Therefore, when Yan Shao saw Zhu Zhizhou in the teahouse and a look of disdain flashed across his face, Su Lang was very glad that he hadn't brought Zhu Zhizhou with him when he ate.
"Young Master Yan, what a coincidence! So you're the one Alang invited? I was just having tea next door, feeling rather bored. I called Alang thinking I'd ask him to come out and keep me company, but I didn't expect him to be here drinking tea too. If Young Master Yan doesn't mind, would you like to join us?"
Zhu Zhizhou stood at the door and rattled off a whole bunch of things, but Yan Shao picked up his tea and sipped it slowly, not even glancing at him.
Su Lang's palms were sweating with nervousness, and he was filled with regret. How could he not know that Young Master Yan and Zhu Zhizhou didn't get along? He didn't seem to have heard of any conflict between the two before!
Su Lang wasn't the only one nervous; Qin Xiu, sitting next to Yan Shao, was also extremely nervous.
Based on his understanding of Young Master Yan, Young Master Yan would definitely say "mind" after finishing this sip of tea.
Takeshi stood awkwardly at the door, a forced smile plastered on his face, unsure whether to go in or back.
Yan Shao usually drinks tea in a rather impatient manner, but he would never drink it with such seriousness and care as he did today, since he doesn't particularly enjoy tea.
But today, this small cup of tea, which should have been finished in just one sip, took him what felt like an eternity. Even Qin Xiu, looking at Zhu Zhizhou, felt that his face was about to twitch from laughing so hard, and secretly felt sorry for Zhu Zhizhou.
What exactly did Young Master Yan's future father-in-law do to offend my master?
Just as Qin Xiu was pondering the interactions between Yan Shao and Zhu Zhizhou these past few days, he heard a crisp "snap" sound—the sound of Yan Shao putting down his cup.
"I don't mind..."
Yan Shao's response was delayed for far too long, so long that at least three people present were nearly scared to death.
Qin Xiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief!
Fortunately, my father-in-law still has some humanity and knows how to save face for his future father-in-law!
No wonder Zhu Qianying thought that Yan Shao's bad temper was due to being spoiled.
Look, during the day, Young Master Yan directly refused his future father-in-law's personal invitation, even though he just wanted to have a cup of tea together. He left the old man standing nervously at the door for several minutes, unable to move forward or backward.
Such behavior would have been condemned as arrogant and disrespectful to elders by anyone else. Yet Qin Xiu actually thought that his grandfather was doing this to save face for his future father-in-law.
Su Lang's heart finally settled down, and he quickly got up to greet him. "President Zhu, come in and sit down. We really are on the same wavelength. Young Master Yan and I came over for a drink after dinner, and you just happened to be here enjoying tea. Perfect timing, the owner recommended a very good tea earlier, President Zhu, please come in and try it."
Most of the advertising and decoration for Mingxuan Hotel were done by Su Lang's company, so Su Lang was unwilling to lose either Yan Shao or anyone from Zhuzhizhou.
Of course, if he had to choose, he could only give up Bamboo Island.
After entering, Zhu Zhizhou did not stand on ceremony and sat down directly next to Yan Shao, in a seat that was originally occupied by Su Lang.
Seeing that his seat was taken, Su Lang was about to speak up to remind him when he heard Yan Shao say, "Mr. Zhu, this is President Su's seat."
To Qin Xiu and Zhu Zhizhou, Yan Shao's words meant, "Sit away, don't lean against me!"
Qin Xiu was able to understand Yan Shao's implied meaning because he knew his master's temperament all too well.
Takeshino was able to understand because he felt guilty.
Since Yan Shao had said that, Su Lang felt embarrassed to say anything. Zhu Zhizhou really had something he wanted to ask Yan Shao, and now that he finally had the chance, he had no choice but to shamelessly turn to Su Lang and ask, "Lang, is it alright for me to sit here?"
How could Su Lang possibly admit to having a relationship?
"It's alright, Mr. Zhu, please sit down. I'll move to another seat."
Yan Shao had anticipated this outcome, but he was simply trying to embarrass Zhu Zhizhou.
The tea master sitting opposite stood up to pour tea for Zhu Zhizhou and everyone else, but Zhu Zhizhou took the teacup, poured tea for Yan Shao first, and then poured a cup for himself.
The obsequious, sycophantic manner was so blatant that Qin Xiu couldn't bear to look at it.
If he hadn't personally called the Zhu family and asked Zhu Qianying from Zhu Zhizhou in the name of Young Master Yan, he would have definitely thought that Zhu Zhizhou didn't know that the man in front of him was his future son-in-law.
And equally oblivious was Yan Shao, who was someone else's future son-in-law.
His future father-in-law poured him tea, which he readily accepted without even a thank you. He finished the tea in a flash, licked his lips, and glanced at Su Lang sitting next to Zhu Zhizhou.
"President Su, it's rare to see you in such a refined mood today. Is there something elegant you'd like to share?"
The words that were about to come out of Takeshi's mouth were forced back down by his words.
What romantic escapades could Su Lang possibly have? He's thirty-eight this year, and the company he works for was founded by his father-in-law. His father-in-law only has one daughter, his wife, and after they got married, Su Lang naturally took over the advertising company.
This man is usually very cautious and self-disciplined in public. Firstly, he is probably a devoted person, and secondly, it is said that his wife is indeed quite jealous.
"Young Master Yan is joking. Shouldn't you be asking Boss Zhu about romantic affairs?"
Su Lang is actually a very reliable person. When he's out socializing and drinking with a group of people, he rarely speaks ill of his wife at home.
His words were not malicious.
After all, Takeshino usually doesn't mind talking about his romantic affairs as a topic of conversation after drinking, because he has always believed that this is basically how men are.
Given the opportunity, who wouldn't want to be like him, surrounded by women on both sides and enjoying the bliss of having two wives?
But today is clearly not the day to talk about such romantic affairs; the timing is wrong, and the people are not right either.
Zhu Zhizhou was quite self-aware, although he was unaware that Yan Shao's impression of him was already terrible.
"President Su, you flatter me. These are things for you young people. I'm an old man in my fifties or sixties. What business do I have of talking about romantic matters?"
Even though Zhu Zhizhou tried to tactfully avoid the topic, he couldn't quell the anger that Yan Shao had been reignited by Su Lang's words.
The scene, which had been somewhat forgotten, was brought back to mind.
"President Su is right. When it comes to being a womanizer, there aren't many people in the entire L City who can match President Zhu's charm. Besides, even if someone can rival President Zhu's charm, no one is as happy as President Zhu. Not only can his several wives get along harmoniously, but they can also live under the same roof and enjoy each other's company. That's what you call amazing, right?"
Yan Shao had always been a champion of justice since he was young, but ever since his visit to the Zhu family, he had subconsciously felt indignant on behalf of Zhu Qianying.
Of course, Zhu Qianying's mother also bears some responsibility, but Zhu Qianying is the most innocent and direct victim among these two irresponsible parents.
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