Cheng Su still hasnât made detailed plans on where to buy the land. Buying land doesnât mean you can buy it wherever you want; first, you need money, and there also has to be suitable land available.
As the top leader of the province, Secretary Cheng isnât only responsible for Guangcheng but the entire province. He can intervene in land purchases, but not too obviously, since he is a government official.
So, for now, thereâs no definitive conclusion.
"Hey, letâs leave work talks for later. Today is about having a meal with this old man. If we talk, it should be personal matters. Business can wait. Letâs eat!" Old Master Cheng waved his hand.
With the old master having spoken, everyone naturally refrained from discussing personal matters and instead chatted about family affairs.
Old Master Cheng noticed his youngest enthusiastically recommending a large shrimp to Ying Xiaoya, saying how delicious it was and how Qing City couldnât possibly have such fresh ones, causing him to smile.
Looking at the young girl, with her bright eyes and clear eyebrows, fair complexion, and a smile that curved her eyes, she carried herself with the grace of a well-bred young lady.
"Xiao Ya, how old are you this year? Do you have a boyfriend?" Old Master Cheng suddenly asked.
Everyoneâs eyes immediately turned toward Ying Xiaoya.
Ying Xiaoya, in the midst of biting a shrimp, was caught off guard by the question, her face turning red. She quickly swallowed, half-turned to cover her mouth, coughed gently a couple of times, and naturally took the tissue Cheng Yaozu handed her to wipe her mouth before replying, "In response to the old master, Iâm twenty-five this year. As for a boyfriend, I just broke up with one."
Cheng Su nearly spit out her tea. Is this kid too honest?
"Oh, itâs okay, if a relationship breaks, it just means it wasnât meant to be, nothing to regret. It shows that your destined one hasnât appeared yet. Whoâs in your family?" Old Master Cheng continued to ask.
Ying Xiaoya answered obediently.
Cheng Su added, "Her father is the deputy mayor of Qing City, and though sheâs a university graduate, sheâs working in our company as an accountant. Old master, donât you think thatâs a bit beneath her?"
Cheng Su somewhat understood the old masterâs intention, quickly summarizing Xiao Yaâs background.
"As long as she likes the job, anything is fine!" Old Master Cheng said with a smile, looking at Cheng Yaozu, "The young girl rarely visits, Yaozu, youâre idle at home anyway. These few days, show them around."
"Dad, I have a job too, you know? Ask my second brother if you donât believe me!" protested Cheng Yaozu.
"Indeed, he shows up at work, naps, reads the newspaper, and slips out before mealtime," Cheng Yaozong said.
Cheng Yaozu cried out in grievance, amusing everyone to laughter.
After a while at the table, Cheng Yaoguang said he had to leave for a meeting, and before leaving, he told Cheng Su, "Discuss the land purchase with our second brother, then we can plan what to do."
"Thank you, Secretary Cheng," Cheng Su quickly bowed in thanks. Although the old master had told her to call him elder brother, she didnât dare be disrespectful; heâs a big deal in the south, after all!
Cheng Yaoguang didnât find her mode of address odd and was actually quite pleased. He said, "The old master likes you very much; come visit more often when youâre free, and keep him company."
His words were quite close and personal, causing Cheng Su to pause slightly, "Okay," she responded.
Cheng Yaoguang then said goodbye to everyone and left.
Ning Ge heard their conversation, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.