In Mong Kok, there was a restaurant that had been open for over thirty years, filled with guests and praised by diners.
However, prosperity also hid a crisis: the owner was old with no succes...
Chapter 81 Cocktail Party
Yue Ning stood at the door and greeted the guests with a smile. This was the only task assigned to her at this cocktail party. Sophie had already taken care of the rest.
Several small bosses who have been cooperating with Baohualou came early as it was a rare opportunity.
Boss Qiu has just taken over his father's business. Their company is not big, and he wants to use this opportunity to get to know more people.
What surprised Yue Ning was that Cui Jiachang came very early.
Cui Jiachang was invited by Hongan. The sale of restaurants is a normal business practice. Since the two parties are doing friendly business, it is natural to invite him.
Cui Jiachang greeted Mr. Lu, and then came to greet the grandparents and grandchildren.
Thinking back to the day when Yue Ning and his little daughter went to Huihuang together, he thought his little daughter was a villain who had succeeded and couldn't wait to show off at Huihuang. Yue Ning went to ask in person why she was involved in the borax incident. It was not until he saw the news that Yue Ning would take over Huihuang that he realized that Yue Ning had come to see if Huihuang was worth buying.
It turned out that the daughter said that Huihuang was in their hands and they could entrust Yue Ning to manage it. It was not just a casual remark, but they had already had this plan at that time. The daughter knew the other party's plan, but did not reveal it at all. She watched him sell Huihuang with her own eyes. The biological daughter became more ruthless than an outsider.
Yue Ning looked at Cui Jiachang. Less than two months had passed since they first met in Beijing, but Cui Jiachang's hair had already turned almost snow-white and he looked a lot older.
The person who accompanied him this time was not Yu Wanmei, but a woman in her early thirties.
Yue Ning remembered Cui Huiyi saying that in addition to the second wife, her father also had a third wife, who gave birth to a daughter, and a girlfriend who did not give birth to any children.
Grandpa calls this person "Miss Zhong", that is his girlfriend.
Yue Ning glanced at his girlfriend, then looked at Cui Jiachang: "Uncle Cui, you should have brought Miss Zhong out more often in the past."
Cui Jiachang realized that she had something else in mind and recalled her words: "It's too late."
He sighed slightly: "Ningning, why bother?"
When Yue Ning was chatting with Cui Huiyi, Cui Huiyi once said privately that she was disappointed with her father. She just wanted to get Lide and didn't want to leave her father with no way to survive. Her sister also meant the same thing.
Yue Ning smiled slightly: "Cui Shibo is an old guest of my grandfather. Then I will say one more thing. Please read "Bian Que Meets Duke Huan of Cai" carefully. You are now: 'Your illness is in your stomach and intestines. If you don't treat it, it will get worse.' It's time to let go, and you have to let go."
Cui Jiachang pondered over these words, and Yue Ning said, "Sister Huiyi is here, please go ahead."
Cui Huiyi dressed in men's clothes today, wearing a burgundy tuxedo, short hair and red lips, which made her look neat and dashing.
Yue Ning walked over: "Sister is so handsome!"
Cui Huiyi opened her arms and hugged Yue Ning: "Baby, you are so beautiful!"
Yue Ning was wearing a royal blue satin dress today. The upper body was inspired by the starry sky and covered with rhinestones, while the skirt was a smooth satin fishtail skirt, which was very elegant.
The two girls hugged each other and the reporter raised his camera to take pictures.
Yue Ning helped Cui Huiyi modify the recipe of Yuanzai noodles and launched Ning Xiaochu's first soy sauce chicken noodles, which was a great success. The second one has not yet been launched, but many people are eagerly looking forward to it. Li De's borax crisis was also resolved by Yue Ning with a few words.
The friendship between Yue Ning and Cui Huiyi is well known in the market. Many people even speculate that Cui Huiyi is also giving back to Yue Ning by taking advantage of her.
Cui Huiyi let go of Yue Ning and pinched her face: "I am considerate, right? Dance the opening dance with you?"
Yue Ning had attended many parties in her previous life. Most of the first-generation rich people in the mainland, regardless of their education level, were from grassroots backgrounds. The fastest way to get started was to do some mysterious things, such as meditation, quietness, tea tasting, or antique calligraphy and painting appreciation. Her place was surrounded by mountains and rivers, so it became the best place. Dance parties were the hobbies of the second generation.
She was forced to learn it when she was a child in her previous life. It was also ballet, and she learned it unwillingly.
Sophie was worried that she wouldn't be able to do it, so she asked her if she wanted to hire a teacher. Yue Ning was always busy and had no time to learn.
When she went to the Lide factory to teach how to make the double-mixed roast meat soup base, she talked to Cui Huiyi, who insisted on dragging her to dance in the office. It was her first time and she was not very skilled. Cui Huiyi took the initiative to say that she would dance the opening dance with her.
Yue Ning nodded: "Sister is the best!"
Cui Huiyi went in and saw a few more guests from Hongan. General Manager Lu took the two of them to meet each other.
Later, Qiao Junshen brought Zhou Mingling over and asked, "Is Sister Sashuang having a party today?"
Qiao Junshen looked inside and was a little surprised: "Junxian hasn't arrived yet?"
"Not yet! He said he would come with Grandpa and Grandma Qiao, as well as my third aunt and uncle." Yue Ning said.
Qiao Junshen smiled: "We'll have to wait."
Yue Ning was puzzled, and Qiao Junshen said, "Wait for the two ladies."
"Oh!" Yue Ning understood. She saw Cai Zhiyuan and said happily, "Brother Zhiyuan is here."
Seeing that Cai Zhiyuan was the only one here today, Qiao Junshen asked, "Where's Lu Mingming? Doesn't she like this kind of occasion the most?"
Cai Zhiyuan didn't look kindly at his cousin: "Can't you come alone?"
Cai Zhiyuan greeted the Yue family's grandparents and Mr. Lu, and saw Qiao Junshen and Zhou Mingling waiting for him, so he asked, "Why don't you go in?"
Qiao Junshen patted his shoulder and smiled: "Who told you that you are my brother? I can't bear to see you alone, so I will go in with you."
Cai Zhiyuan had already looked into the venue and saw Sophie chatting with the guests.
After Sophie submitted her resignation, she immediately handed over her job to a person who was also a veteran of the TV station and even joined Hengtong a few years earlier than Sophie. It's not that he has high standards, it's just that he has to compare things, and he doesn't like anything.
Every time he asked that person, he would ask Sophie again. Sophie would answer him the first few times, but later she got tired of him and told him that she had to deal with the Baohua Building matters and really didn’t have time to report everything to him, so he should adapt to other people.
Adapt to shit! The shit that happened recently made him realize that she had done everything silently like this, allowing him to stand in front of people easily.
Hong'an and Baohua Building held a press conference this afternoon. Cai Zhiyuan was very surprised. Sophie sat on the stage and spoke on behalf of Baohua Building, while Yue Ning sat in the audience and occasionally added a few words.
"Let's go!" said Qiao Junshen.
Cai Zhiyuan entered the venue with his cousin and Zhou Mingling.
Cai Zhiyuan walked straight towards Sophie. When Sophie saw him, she greeted him with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Cai!"
It was too familiar. Cai Zhiyuan could see through the fake smile at a glance. He asked, "Did you adapt quickly?"
Sophie looked at Yue Ning: "The boss gives us a lot of freedom, so it must be easy to adapt."
Cai Zhiyuan: …
Yue Ning waved to Sophie. The people from the import and export company came. Yue Ning had told her that they were long-term partners. Secondly, the people from the agricultural product import and export company were not as popular as those in finance and business. They rarely attended such occasions. Yue Ning did not want to neglect them.
Sophie said to Cai Zhiyuan, "I'm sorry, Mr. Cai, a distinguished guest has arrived. Please excuse me."
Cai Zhiyuan couldn't stop Sophie from doing things. After all, she was the master today. He could only watch her walk towards Yue Ning.
Yue Ning was holding Grandpa Zhou's arm: "Grandpa Zhou is so good. He supports me the most."
Mr. Zhou had seen a lot of sensual pleasures before liberation, so he really had no interest in this kind of banquet. Yue Ning asked him to come to support the occasion, and he laughed at Yue Ning: "It's been more than 30 years, and I'm not the same person I was back then. Who still remembers me?"
The little girl said, "No one knows him. Grandpa Zhou's aura is there."
Ning Ning wanted him to come, and his daughter also wanted him to come, saying that he could help the import and export company and expand the market. Okay! Let him come!
Yue Ning handed Grandpa Zhou and his daughter and the president of the import and export company to Sophie, then turned around and saw Qiao Junxian arriving with his grandparents, father and mother.
Yue Ning went over to greet them: "Grandpa Qiao, Grandma Qiao, Third Aunt, and Uncle."
Yue Ning had known about this for a long time. It was basically her third aunt and uncle who went out for social events in the Qiao family now. Grandpa and Grandma Qiao rarely attended such business receptions. Today they really gave her a huge face.
Mrs. Qiao said, "It's all my fault. I always forget things and come late."
Yue Ning smiled: "Isn't it still more than ten minutes before it starts? It's still early!"
When Mrs. Qiao heard this, she straightened her back, hugged Yue Ning, and looked at the old man: "Ningning doesn't think I'm late, you're the only one who talks too much."
So Grandpa Qiao complained about the old lady at home? Qiao Qiming said, "You said Ningning is your own child, and you said you would arrive early a few days ago..."
The old couple are still arguing? Yue Ning said: "It's already very early?"
At this time, Qiao Qiming was attracted by a fat man in the venue. He asked Yue Ning: "Is that Zhou Xuanxiong?"
Yue Baohua came over and said, "It's Mr. Zhou San."
Qiao Qiming grabbed his wife and said, "It's Xuanxiong!"
"Really?" Old Mrs. Qiao was surprised, and the old couple walked towards Mr. Zhou San.
Mr. Zhou had not attended such an event for many years. Besides, it was an event in Hong Kong City, and there were not many people he knew. He was just getting bored! Suddenly, he heard a voice: "Xuan Xiong."
He turned around and saw someone he knew.
In fact, in Yuecheng, when Yue Ning took Qiao Junxian to his house for dinner, he knew that Qiao Junxian was Qiao Qiming's grandson.
However, Mr. Zhou San, who was full of vigor and vitality in the past, is now just an old fat man. Qiao Qiming is one of the richest men in Hong Kong, so saying that he knows him may sound like he is trying to curry favor with him.
He was happy for his old friend to see that his child was so well-educated.
Seeing his old friend, Zhou Xuanxiong couldn't help but feel jealous and called out, "Brother Qiming."
Qiao Qiming walked up to him and patted Zhou Xuanxiong's fat shoulder: "It's really you!"
Who is Qiao Qiming? Why is he so warm to a fat old man? The guests couldn't help wondering who he is.
At the door, the old couple of the Qiao family went in, Qiao Jiahe and Ye Yingyi also went in, and Qiao Junxian was still beside Yue Ning.
After Yue Ning exchanged greetings with the vice president of the catering association, she saw Qiao Junxian was still beside her, so she turned around and said, "I'll find you later."
"I just want to tell you one thing." Qiao Junxian whispered in her ear, "I'll dance with you when the opening dance starts."
Yue Ning opened her mouth slightly and said, "I promised Sister Huiyi. She taught me to dance yesterday. She specially wore men's clothes today and said she would take me to dance the opening dance. It's not easy to change."
Qiao Junxian looked inside and saw Cui Huiyi, who was wearing a men's suit, chatting with his mother.
Cui Huiyi is really his good sister.
Seeing that he was unhappy, Yue Ning looked at Cai Zhiyuan and said, "Why don't you go and keep Brother Zhiyuan company? I think he seems very unhappy."
Qiao Junxian turned to look at her. She could see that her cousin was unhappy, but she couldn’t see that he was unhappy?
Yue Ning smiled and said, "I'll dance the second dance with you. Please don't look down on me for not dancing well."
"Okay!" Qiao Junxian smiled.