Chapter 18
Butler Li took another closer look and felt that the young man possessed a sense of relaxation and laziness that the eldest master did not have.
The relaxed and lazy Mr. Gu is a good match for the decisive and ruthless young master.
A low-key black Bentley was parked in the parking lot of the old house. Old Deng, who was driving, got out of the car and opened the door for Gu Chen. Gu Chen stepped out of the car and raised his wrist to adjust his cufflinks.
Butler Li was a little confused when he saw this. The imposing height, the perfect head-to-body ratio, the suit of the same style... It really looked like the young master in person!
At this time, the courtyard of the old house was filled with people in elegant clothes and toasting each other. The guests outside cast curious glances at Gu Chen, but Gu Chen did not pay attention to them and walked straight inside.
When Butler Li saw the familiar feeling in Gu Chen's gestures, his DNA was activated and he automatically entered the state. He followed respectfully one step behind him and guided him briefly: "You need to dine with the old man at the main table inside."
Old Deng also fell behind, and he and Butler Li followed behind, one on the left and one on the right.
A lady holding a goblet looked back from afar, looking at the scene with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Is that... Mr. Li?"
Gu Chen was walking straight into the main restaurant when suddenly a boy came running up from behind him and asked excitedly, "Brother, why are you back?"
Gu Chen just glanced back, and the boy immediately realized that he had made a mistake and said awkwardly: "Ahem... Sorry, sir, I recognized the wrong person. I saw Butler Li and Uncle Deng following behind you, so I thought..."
But who was this big boss? Butler Li and Uncle Deng were following behind him, respectfully, just like they were following his brother? He was so confused that he recognized him by just looking at his back.
"Third Young Master, I haven't seen you for a long time." Butler Li stepped forward to explain and introduce, "You were not in the country before, so I don't know. This is the second young master of the Gu family, Mr. Gu Chen, who just became the partner of the eldest young master."
The third young master of the Li family was immediately surprised and said, "It turned out to be my sister-in-law! I was busy with graduation matters abroad and didn't have time to attend your wedding with my eldest brother, but I have seen your photos. But sister-in-law, you really don't match your appearance. You are ten times more handsome in person than in the photos!"
Gu Chen nodded slightly: "Hello." This dinner party of the Li family was to welcome the young master of the Li family, Li Jiashu, who had graduated with a master's degree and returned to China.
When Li Jiashu was abroad, he also heard a lot of rumors about his sister-in-law Gu Chen who came here through marriage, but he was not the kind of person who would express his opinion just by hearing rumors. Now that he saw her, he still took Gu Chen's shoulder in a familiar manner and said, "Come on, sister-in-law, let's go in together."
In fact, Li Jiashu was in a very subtle mood. He didn't dare to put his arm around his elder brother's shoulders like this. Gu Chen's temperament was very similar to his elder brother's, but Gu Chen's status in both the Gu family and the Li family was not very good, so he dared to put his arm around him so confidently and boldly.
Of course, Gu Chen was almost as tall as his elder brother, so it seemed a bit difficult to hug him. You know, his elder brother was 1.9 meters tall, and his sister-in-law was at least 185 or 186 cm tall. Was it suitable?
Gu Chen glanced at Li Jiashu's hand on his shoulder, but didn't say anything.
"Third Master, when are we going out to have a date?"
"Shu Ye is awesome. He graduated so early."
"Third Master, you can do something big when you return home."
Li Jiashu was very popular among these second-generation rich people. People greeted him along the way, but no one greeted Gu Chen, who was on his shoulder. After all, Li Tingqin and Gu Chen had a low-key marriage, and few of these young people knew him.
Li Jiashu took a glass of wine from the waiter and chatted with everyone, clinking glasses. It was very lively.
As we walked further in, the place started to quiet down, and the atmosphere gradually became solemn. The waiter pushed open a door and walked into the main restaurant. Unlike the Western buffet outside, this restaurant still had a traditional Chinese round table. The old man of the Li family sat at the main seat, and the main branch of the Li family in the city had gradually taken their seats.
Li Jiashu, who was very active and talkative outside just now, became as quiet as a chicken as soon as he came in. He sat down obediently with his skin tensed up.
Because Li Tingqin's parents and himself were not at home, Gu Chen, following Li Tingqin's status as the eldest grandson of the Li family, was arranged to sit to the lower left of the old man. Gu Chen did not feel uncomfortable at all and sat down very calmly and freely.
Although Mr. Li is over eighty years old, he looks vigorous and intimidating, and he is still the one who has the final say in the family.
Seeing that everyone was present, he spoke up, "What are Jiashu's plans for returning to China? Are you going to start your own company, or are you going to try out your two small companies at home?"
Li Jiashu said without hesitation: "Grandpa, I had already thought about it when I was abroad. I came back to China to start my own business. In fact, the preliminary plan was also made abroad, but I just returned to China, so I still need to understand the actual situation in the country and make some adjustments. Everything is in preparation..." It can be seen that he has plans for his future.
The old man nodded with reluctant satisfaction: "It's good that you have the will to venture out on your own. Remember to give the plan to your uncles for review."
Li Jiashu also felt that the answer he had prepared in advance was good and he breathed a sigh of relief.
At the dinner table, everyone quickly complimented Li Jiashu, saying that he was so outstanding as he had obtained a master's degree at the age of 22 and graduated early, and that the old man didn't need to be so strict.
The old man looked at the young lady sitting above Li Jiashu and said in a deep voice, "Jingwei, I heard that you are planning to film a movie yourself recently?"
Li Tingqin has a younger sister and a younger brother. Li Jingwei is the second oldest sister. When the old man called her name, she felt like a primary school student who was picked to answer a question in class: "Uh... Grandpa, no... Where did Grandpa hear that?"
She quickly changed the subject: "In fact... the movie I directed was recently sent to the G Country Film Festival for competition. It should win a small award."
The old man's expression softened a bit, and he said, "It's fine if you can achieve some success as a director, but Grandpa doesn't want you to show up in public like those actors."
Everyone started to compliment her again: "Second Miss is actually being modest. Second Miss is very talented. Hasn't she won enough awards?"
This scene is like the New Year's Day when relatives keep asking each child about their academic performance.
Mr. Li was indeed a junior who ordered one room after another, and after ordering the first room, he ordered the second room...
Gu Chen rested his elbows on the table with his fingers crossed, listening to their "display of achievements" with great interest. The younger generations of the Li family were indeed young talents. Most of them were in their twenties, and they had already accomplished these things. One was more ambitious than the other.
Mr. Li is strict in managing the family. The younger generations of the Li family have all received elite education. In his opinion, young people should have a career, so he has always been strict with his younger generations. Now the younger generation has lived up to expectations, either graduating from prestigious universities or having achieved some results in their professional fields.
Until he saw Gu Chen sitting below him, he frowned. Last time, he scolded Gu Chen for doing nothing at home, but this time, considering his eldest grandson's face, he restrained his severity and said earnestly: "Little Gu, I heard that you recently moved to a separate residence in Tingqin. What are you doing?"
"Although you married Tingqin, you are still young and should have your own career." He knew that Gu Chen participated in a program that was not presentable, but he did not mention it here. He felt that since he was back, the matter of the program could be forgotten. It was obvious that the old man did not regard this as a career, but just a joke of young people.
The original owner did want to have his own business, but before the marriage, he spent most of his time in school. He was not close to his father or mother, so he naturally had no way to use their resources to enter the company and take up important positions. And even if he was given an important position, he would not be able to do it because he had never received elite education with his father and mother like his brothers and sisters.
So even if he guessed that Du Ruiqing had bad intentions, being able to take on this marriage and love variety show was already a very difficult "career" for him.
Everyone's eyes were on Gu Chen. Gu Chen and Jia Shu seemed to be the same age, right? Jia Shu had already graduated from the University of London and returned to China to start a business. Gu Chen had been doing nothing since graduating from a second-rate university in China, and had been living a lazy life after marrying Tingqin. His brothers and sisters from his father's Gu family and his mother's Qin family were all excellent, but he was the only one who had a good face.
Unexpectedly, under everyone's focused attention, Gu Chen calmly put down the teacup in his hand and said calmly: "I'm taking a break."
Li Jiajun, the second youngest of the second house, couldn't help but interrupt, "Grandpa, didn't you say that my eldest sister-in-law is filming a love and marriage variety show recently?" His tone was filled with a bit of gloating, as if he was ready to watch a good show, "My eldest brother is not here, who do you think he will film with..."
The old man first glanced at Li Jiajun, and Li Jiajun immediately fell silent.
It was the old man who sent someone to bring Gu Chen back. He knew all about these things, and it was not the turn of a younger generation to stir up trouble. However, he had just scolded Li Jingwei for being in the limelight. Since it was mentioned, he said, "Little Gu, you know that grandpa hates these things that are in the limelight the most."
Gu Chen smiled and said calmly: "Grandpa misunderstood. I was just invited by my classmates to go over and have fun. I won't show my face." How could a passerby show up in public?
Li Jiajun: "..." He saw the guy surnamed Zhong talking a lot online, and he even went to learn more about the show. Gu Chen really...didn't show his face. And looking at Gu Chen's nonchalant attitude, which was completely different from his timid appearance in the past, he actually had some of Li Tingqin's flavor.
"Play is fun, but we still have to do business." The old man was not very satisfied and continued to explain the purpose of calling Gu Chen today, "Grandpa has two small companies here. You can take them over to practice and try to run them first. How about Hua'an? It is also related to your Gu family's industry and is easy to get started."
The youngsters from other families were so angry when they heard this. Although it was just a subsidiary, Huaan's market value was still over 100 million. How could they just give Gu Chen a chance to practice? Was it really the eldest grandson's wife who was different?
Gu Chen said politely, "Thank you, Grandpa, but no thanks. The pocket money Tingqin gave me is enough for me." It was impossible for him to go to work, not in this lifetime. He declined any offer of re-employment after retirement.
The younger generation was stunned when they heard this. How could this Gu Chen be so short-sighted? How could a few hundred thousand pocket money a month be compared to Hua An? ! He was simply picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons!
Even Li Jiashu lowered his voice and said to him: "Sister-in-law, this company is good. The pocket money my brother gave me is probably only a fraction of what this company earns."
Gu Chen smiled and replied to Li Jiashu: "Jiashu, you misunderstood your brother. Your brother is actually very generous." I'm sorry, your brother gave him too much. He gave him 6 million in just one week. The pocket money he gave him might be more than the profit of a subsidiary company.
Li Jiashu: "..." Sister-in-law! You don't understand! The pocket money my brother gives me every month can't possibly exceed five million, right?
Seeing Gu Chen's sincere face, Li Jiashu couldn't say anything bad about his brother, so he could only force himself to hold his words back.
My sister-in-law is so naive, how could she be fooled by hundreds of thousands of pocket money a month?
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