Chapter 243 - 241: Thanks to you, your leaders have the fortune of dining with me.

Chapter 243: Chapter 241: Thanks to you, your leaders have the fortune of dining with me.

“I punched him so hard he went flying back into his mother’s womb!”

“What the hell, asking me to accompany him for drinks?”

“And dining on French cuisine at Glazed Manor, my ass! More like a banana hammer!”

“Ungrateful bastard!”

Yang Genshuo was instantly furious.

Did they really think me, Yang ‘Top Martial Artist in the World’ ‘Half-step Innate Grandmaster’ ‘I’m Not High on God’ Genshuo, was made out of mud?

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A measly association president wants me to drink with him?

Kuzu wouldn’t even spare you a glance!

And who is Kuzu?

Oh, it’s a dog raised by Hash.

“ROAR!!!!”

The sudden roar from someone clueless took Yang Genshuo by surprise. He saw Cheng Bo, fists clenched, his face beet red and eyes ablaze with excitement.

“What are you…”

“I’ve been wanting to curse him out for ages! Brother Shuo, you’ve said all the things I’ve been dying to say, and it feels so damn good!!!”

“You can’t handle things, and you can’t even curse people? I’m very disappointed in you!”

“I’m a Ph.D. who has students to teach… It’s not right to curse.”

“Look down on us Bachelors?”

“Cough cough… that’s beside the point. Cursing feels great, but what about tonight’s dinner? If you don’t go… and they put pressure on our lab, what then?”

In the face of power, even a contemporary seed science Ph.D. had to bow his head.

Seeing Yang Genshuo deep in thought and silent, Cheng Bo cautiously asked:

“Brother Shuo, maybe… you could go tonight, just toast a few drinks and leave? You don’t have to worry about the rest. I’ll stay with them, and if need be, I’ll take them to the clubhouse for a round.”

“Toast him, Immortal my ass! It’s always been others who honor me. He expects me to toast him?”

“True, compared to you, they’re nothing but farts! But then again… didn’t you say it’s easy to meet King Yan, but hard to deal with his little ghosts? Those two dickheads will go to great lengths to make life hell for others within their smallest scope of power! If they keep hounding our lab for trouble, our secret project won’t be easy to carry out.”

Cheng Bo knew that what they were researching was even more valuable than the freshly acquired Moon Soil from above.

It was also the reason he wanted his own independent lab so badly… this stuff had to be kept a secret.

If word got out and the massive state machinery got involved, their futures would no longer be their own.

Mere dissection wouldn’t suffice, but intervention and restrictions were inevitable, and everything would be under supervision…

If it wasn’t for the need to secure research funding, most scientists would prefer to be left to their own devices, working with a few like-minded individuals in the pursuit of research, free from constant supervision, restrictions, and progress reports.

The special Earth soil Yang Genshuo provided and that kind of radiation energy never seen on Earth before… it was too enticing.

All of it was irresistible to Cheng Bo, who would work with Yang Genshuo without asking for a penny in return; he enjoyed the process more than enough.

Cheng Bo had started to prove that this miraculous radiation energy would revolutionize the world of seed science.

Therefore, he couldn’t let these people ruin his research or disrupt the lab.

Cheng Bo looked at Yang Genshuo.

“Forget it, let’s have someone else handle this kind of thing, otherwise he’ll think we’re nobodies that can be easily pushed around…”

Yang Genshuo didn’t want to owe anybody favors over such trivial matters. Something that could be solved with money was not a big deal in his eyes, and he had done it often in the past.

But the disdainful way the Lab Association president was acting made Yang Genshuo very annoyed.

He made a phone call.

“Boss Zhao, do you have time to swing by Shimen? I’ve got a new type of alcohol here, it’s a bit stronger than ‘Pills’… I’m inviting you for a drink.”

“Mhm, mhm, okay, tonight, at Glazed Manor.”

As Yang Genshuo hung up the phone, Cheng Bo asked with a puzzled face:

“Which Boss Zhao? Is he influential? Otherwise, should I go ask my doctoral advisor? He’s quite prestigious and should have some connections…”

Yang Genshuo chuckled.

“The Boss Zhao in the top ten of Forbes China’s rich list.”

“???”

….

Glazed Manor.

This place not only served authentic French cuisine but was also a comprehensive clubhouse with its own golf course and swimming pool. Those who dined here were either rich or noble.

President Sun and Xiao Liu arrived at the entrance of the Manor, all smiles.

Such a high-end restaurant would cost thousands for a meal, which was as much as President Sun’s monthly salary; Xiao Liu, being junior, didn’t make enough in a month.

On a normal day, when would they have the chance to dine here?

But having finally snagged a big spender, why not enjoy it?

“Xiao Liu… I’ve always heard Director Zhao talk about how authentic the French food here is. Shall we try it today?”

“Hehe~ Thanks to you, I get to taste Western cuisine too, please treat, President!”

Xiao Liu scurried a few steps and respectfully opened the door for President Sun.

“Hmm~”

President Sun swaggered in, accepting the professional smiling greetings from the waitstaff with nods, just like a leader inspecting the place.

Magnificent and incredibly luxurious.

That was the most apt description for Glazed Manor—its standout European flair made it very popular among the upscale crowd.

“Xiao Liu, what time is it?”

“7:50, that President Yang said he’d be here by 8.”

“Heh~ We’re early; let’s take a walk around the back first, then come back later.”

“As expected, President, you think of everything. It’s not our place to wait for them.”

“Learn from it, it’s in the details.”

However, they hadn’t taken two steps when President Sun noticed a familiar figure hurrying into the doorway. He rubbed his eyes.

His protruding belly suddenly deflated.

He quickly hastened his step, and with a bent back opened the door for the person outside, his forehead sweating comically.

“Yo~ Director Zhao, you’re here to dine too…”

Zhao Zhenguo, President Sun’s direct superior, with a full level in between them.

Zhao Zhenguo glanced at the obsequious President Sun, nodded his head.

“Hmm, hmm, old Sun… I’ve got some urgent business here, we can chat another time when I’m free.”

He glanced at his watch and hastened his step even more, as if already late.

“Director Zhao, which room? I’ll come by later to toast you.”

“Some other day.”

Zhao Zhenguo hustled away, disappearing before the two of them.

Officer Liu looked puzzled, “Who is that, to receive such attention from Director Zhao…”

“Must be some higher-up leader, let’s not add to the crowd either.”

“Shall we continue our stroll then?”

“Yeah, no rush, let them wait a bit.”

Chairman Sun straightened his back, strolling through the estate like a boss on an inspection tour, pointing and commenting as he went.

Seeing this, the lobby manager hustled over, bowing slightly, asking politely and respectfully:

“Leader, I’m Manager Hu of the lobby, is it room 308 that you… reserved?”

“Eh? How do you know that?”

The lobby manager’s face showed an I-knew-it expression, bowing 60 degrees straight away.

“Thank you for choosing our Glazed Manor, I extend a sincere welcome on behalf of our estate for your arrival! Going forward… should you need anything, just give me a shout, I’ll be at your service throughout.”

Seeing the smartly uniformed, attractive lobby manager, Chairman Sun’s eyes gleamed with delight.

“Is… our manor’s service always this good?”

“It’s our privilege to serve you!”Officer Liu looked on with envy.

Does Chairman Sun have such clout in society?

He had thought Chairman Sun was just some minor leader warming the bench, but now he realized he might have to reevaluate, perhaps he could really climb higher by following Chairman Sun in the future.

Thinking so, Officer Liu became even more attentive.

Chairman Sun, basking in the double attentions from his subordinate and the beautiful lobby manager, walked with an even lighter step.

Initially planning to return at 8:05, he found himself still walking at 8:15, reluctant to leave.

He had never enjoyed this kind of high-level management service!

He used to think those technicians at Swan Lake Club were the best, but now… he considered them just soulless painted dolls.

A woman like Miss Hu, with knowledge, taste, and conversational skills, was a truly charming woman.

“Miss Hu, are you… married?”

At that moment, Chairman Sun admitted, he was a bit smitten.

“Ah?” Miss Hu was visibly flustered, but her good education and ample experience allowed her to smile graciously.

“You really have a sense of humor, leader. I’m almost 30… not like an unmarried girl at all.”

“Not old at all! Not one bit, you’re… just right, it’s when a woman is most charming. Little girls don’t have much insight, you are much better than them.”

“Thank you for your professional recognition, leader. By the way… it’s about time for your appointment, shall I take you to 308?”

“Hmm… alright then.”

Chairman Sun, though still reluctant to leave, knew it was time. A little dawdling was fine, but he couldn’t really keep others waiting too long, especially since there would be future meals together…

As they walked, Chairman Sun casually said:

“Officer Liu, take good care of President Yang later, you young folks should drink more. Don’t just sit around all day, what big deal could be going on in the lab? Could he really be meeting some big leader?”

“Understood! Mission will be accomplished!”

Officer Liu, having witnessed Chairman Sun’s ‘strength,’ admired him even more.

However, when they arrived outside room 308…

…laughter and joyous chatter could be heard from inside, peppered with contentment, and among them was President Yang’s voice.

Manager Hu caught that and looked slightly shocked.

The leaders haven’t arrived yet, and you dare to start eating?

What level of emotional intelligence was this?

Upon seeing Chairman Sun again, she noticed his frowning face growing darker.

At this moment, she, as the lobby manager, began to feel embarrassed.

Because those who came to dine at Glazed Manor… she had never seen such a thing.

Even the nouveau riche acted with more decorum.

At that moment, a gorgeous head waitress passed by her and whispered in her ear:

“Sister Hu, where have you been? The general manager has been looking for you, he’s almost ready to scold someone!”

“Oh! I was showing the leader around our manor.”

“What leader? The leader went in early!”

“Ah?”

Hearing what the head waitress said, Manager Hu looked back at Chairman Sun, whom she had escorted around.

By that time, he was marching inside with Officer Liu in tow, a look of indignation on his face. He pushed the door open forcefully, pointing at Yang Genshuo, seated prominently inside, and said emphatically:

“Yang, what’s going on here! Couldn’t wait to eat?”

Right then, Chairman Sun felt a pair of hands clamp down on his arm, pinching him hard.

“What are you doing, Officer Liu?”

“Zhao… Director Zhao.”

Upon a closer look, Chairman Sun saw Zhao Zhenguo sitting by the door, a flattering smile on his face as he gazed at Yang Genshuo.

Chairman Sun’s legs trembled sharply.

“Zhao… Director Zhao, you’re here too?”

As Zhao Zhenguo turned his head to look at him, his eyes grew cold.

“Old Sun, you sure carry a big air… making Secretary Cui and President Zhao, as well as President Yang, all wait for you, huh? I thought you arrived early? Where did you go off to!”

Secretary Cui?

That sounded familiar… wait! Isn’t that the leader whose speeches he studied every day?

When Chairman Sun finally matched the name with the face of the man sitting next to Yang Genshuo…

Thump!

Chairman Sun’s legs went weak, and he collapsed to the floor.

“I… I… my stomach… I have a stomachache.”

Officer Liu strained but couldn’t pull him up.

Secretary Cui watched Chairman Sun’s disgraceful fall and chuckled:

“It’s you, small Sun… thanks to you, this is the first time our Director Zhao had the opportunity to dine with me.”

“I’ve heard… you have quite the research on our province’s science and technology?”

“With President Zhao, our province’s second-highest taxpayer, and young entrepreneur President Yang here, why don’t you share a bit about the private lab approval procedures?”