Old Master Cheng joined the dinner, Cheng Su ordered two more dishes, asked the old manâs preference, and then ordered a bottle of Shaoxing yellow wine.
"Haha, today this old man is here to bum some wine!" Old Master Cheng laughed heartily upon seeing the wine.
Cheng Su poured a few glasses, raised the glass with a smile and said, "Meeting by chance is destiny, Old Master, hereâs to you!"
Wang Bo and the others hurriedly raised their glasses as well, raising their hands in a toast.
"Alright, alright, Iâll drink this glass!" Old Master Cheng drank it all, exhaling: "I havenât had a drink so heartily in a while!"
Cheng Su smiled and casually said, "Itâs not that your family doesnât allow you to drink, is it?"
"Ah, you girl are right, a few years back I had surgery, and my kids at home donât let me drink. You tell me, whatâs the point of life without drinking?" Old Master Cheng said.
Upon hearing he had surgery, Cheng Su paused while pouring the wine, and said, "Old Master, then you really shouldnât drink anymore, just this little for you. Your health is most important!"
"Ah, ah, you girl, youâre not playing fair, I just got started!" Old Master Cheng called out with his neck held high.
Cheng Su didnât listen, just placed the bottle far away.
"Old Master, our President Cheng is someone who means what she says. For today, just two glasses, but donât worry, weâll keep you company with tea!" Wang Bo laughed.
Old Master Cheng deliberately showed a helpless expression, pointing at Cheng Su, but there was no sign of anger in his eyes.
"President Cheng? So you all are here for business?" Old Master Cheng asked, "You girl, so young, yet carrying a âPresidentâ title, itâs not simple!"
"Our President Cheng is amazing, not only running a restaurant but also has a factory making jam. Our company sells jam!" Zhao Da interjected.
"Oh?"
"Donât listen to his nonsense, theyâre just small businesses. Old Master, why donât you tell us whatâs trendy in Guangcheng right now, and howâs the peopleâs spending power?" Cheng Su asked.
"Whatâs trendy? Everything is trendy. When it comes to business, as long as youâre daring enough to dive in and fight, thereâs nothing you canât accomplish. Now peopleâs spending power is higher than before; theyâre willing to spend. As for eating, itâs the same, everyone likes to chase new things, accept fresh ideas, just like..." Old Master Cheng slightly sipped the wine, careful not to finish it, then began to talk.
From history and culture to historical progress, year by year, the old man seemed to have endless things to say, leaving Cheng Su and the others amazed.
It turned out there were many things they didnât know, and many things exceeded their understanding.
"However, although society has progressed, people are no longer as they used to be. Public security is not as good as before. To do business, in many places, you have to pay protection fees to small gangsters; itâs simply ridiculous!" Old Master Cheng slapped the table, his face stern.
Cheng Suâs eyes flickered, and she said, "Rest assured, Old Master, evil cannot triumph over good. Even though they run rampant now, they wonât remain rampant forever. As society develops better, those scoundrels who threaten the people will definitely be severely cracked down on."
Hooligans and the Underworld have always existed. Now and in the coming years, they may be rampant, but ultimately, the nation will not turn a blind eye.
"I wonder if this old man will be able to see that day!" Old Master Cheng looked desolate.
"Of course, you will, as long you keep healthy and drink less often." Cheng Su smiled playfully.
"Haha, you girl, you really have a way with words!" Old Master Cheng laughed heartily and said, "I donât understand much about business either, but my second son is also in business. A glass of wine, a meal, letâs just become friends despite the age gap. Go find him; he is in sales."