"Forget it. Chasing people is too tiring. I still like the feeling of being chased. Besides, I call your father Brother Zhao, and your father calls me Brother Qin. I am your uncle, so how could I attack you?"
Qin Yi pretended to be deep, and then he continued: "My dear niece, call me uncle first and let me hear it."
"Dream on!" Zhao Zhixu said angrily, and the car speed inadvertently increased a bit.
The reason why she said that didn't mean she liked Qin Yi, but she was willing to give Qin Yi a chance.
She was already twenty-five years old, and Zhao Tiannan often mentioned her marriage. Although she admired Master Wuming, Master Wuming was an old man after all. Even if she was willing to marry, he might not be willing to marry her, and Zhao Tiannan would not agree.
The last time she met Qin Yi, he gave her a good impression. In addition, Qin Yi was someone Zhao Tiannan had high hopes for, so she was willing to give both parties a chance to get to know each other.
But unexpectedly, she was willing to develop Qin Yi into her boyfriend, but Qin Yi wanted to develop her into his niece. It was simply too much!
Although she was angry, Zhao Zhixu felt something else in her heart. No one had ever played such an excessive joke on her before.
About half an hour later, the two arrived at the Zhao family villa. When Zhao Tiannan saw Qin Yi coming, he greeted him with a smile.
"Brother Qin, you are finally here. It is not easy to invite you here."
"Brother Zhao, what do you mean?" Qin Yi looked puzzled.
"I had originally arranged for a driver to pick you up, but Zhixu spoke to you on the phone and then went to pick you up personally. You're the first person to receive such treatment!"
Zhao Tiannan glanced at Zhao Zhixu and said with a smile.
"Dad! You're going to make Qin Yi misunderstand me by doing this! I was clearly outside just now, picking up Qin Yi on the way!"
Zhao Zhixu's face turned red instantly, and he walked towards his room after saying that. It was unclear whether he was angry or embarrassed.
Qin Yi looked at Zhao Zhixu's leaving back, with a slight smile on his lips. From the waiting time, he could tell who was lying between Zhao Zhixu and Zhao Tiannan.
He waited for half an hour when Zhao Zhixu came to pick him up. It also took him about half an hour to get from the bank to Zhao's house. The result was obvious.
"Just kidding, but this is indeed Zhixu's first time picking someone up." Zhao Tiannan said meaningfully, then changed the subject and continued:
"My company did have an urgent matter last time, so I didn't entertain you well. Please don't blame me, Brother Qin. This meal today is just an apology!"
Qin Yi waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, you are being polite. Business is more important. Actually, I came here this time for something, and I hope Brother Zhao can lend a hand."
Zhao Tiannan laughed heartily and said immediately, "Brother Qin, why are you being so polite? As long as I can help, just tell me what you want."
Qin Yi is an unknown master whom he admires, and he is also a young man whom he is optimistic about. His future is limitless, so Zhao Tiannan is afraid that Qin Yi will have nothing to ask for.
As long as Qin Yi opens his mouth, even if the Zhao family establishes a relationship with Qin Yi, once the relationship is established, it will be difficult to reconcile.
Even if Qin Yi had no intention of entering the business world, the Zhao family would have to ask Qin Yi for help someday. After all, who can guarantee that they will never get sick in their lifetime?
Zhao Tiannan comes from a merchant family and is used to doing anything. He will measure it with benefits first, and if he thinks it is feasible, he will invest without hesitation.
Qin Yi was delighted and said immediately: "The Bai Group has recently terminated all cooperation with your Zhao family, and we can't find a transportation company to cooperate with in Linhai City..."
Before Qin Yi finished speaking, he saw Zhao Tiannan's brows furrowed deeply, and the expression on his face became very solemn.
"What's the matter? Are you having any difficulties?" Qin Yi stopped talking and asked.
"I know about this matter. It was done by the shareholders of the Bai Group. It has nothing to do with the Bai family, but it happens to be related to the Bai family's vital interests!"
"To be honest, the fact that I left you to go to the company a few days ago was more or less related to this matter."
Zhao Tiannan spoke slowly, recounting his cooperation with the Zhao family that day:
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"So I've always known about the Bai family's affairs, but the Zhao Group is really not doing what it wants. The Gao Group has signed over all our transport vehicles and ships. If we breach the contract, we will have to pay a huge penalty."
"Actually, the penalty for breach of contract is secondary. As an established family in Linhai, the Zhao family can easily afford this amount of money. The most important issue is their reputation in the business world."
"We can break the contract with Gao Group and help the Bai family this time, but other companies can't guarantee that we won't break the contract next time. If we do, the market will be taken over by other transportation companies!"
Every word Zhao Tiannan said made sense. For a moment, Qin Yi fell into deep thought. First of all, the huge penalty for breach of contract from the Zhao Group was not something he could afford.
Then, he and Zhao Tiannan had just met and did not have much friendship, so it was impossible for him to ask Zhao Tiannan to make a decision that would damage his reputation.
It seems that he can't help Bai Qiong with the problem she encountered.
The two were silent for a long time, each with their own considerations. Soon Zhao Tiannan was the first to break the silence:
"The Zhao family has been operating in the Linhai transportation industry for nearly a hundred years and has a strong foundation. One or two individual breaches of contract will not shake the Zhao family's foundation. At most, it will take some time and cost to restore their reputation."
Qin Yi saw Zhao Tiannan give in, but his expression did not relax. He asked calmly, "Brother Zhao, do you need me or the Bai family to pay any price or make any promises?"
Zhao Tiannan glanced in the direction of Zhao Zhixu's room, then pulled Qin Yi aside and said softly:
"Your sister-in-law died of complications during childbirth when she gave birth to Zhixu. Since she was the youngest in the family, both I and her brothers doted on her."
"I'm getting old now, and I've nurtured Zhixu's brothers into successful people. They've all started families and careers. My biggest wish now is for Zhixu to find a good family. Brother Qin, you're young and promising, and you're a good candidate."
When Qin Yi heard what Zhao Tiannan said, his eyes lit up immediately. Even TV dramas wouldn't dare to show a scene like this where a rich man gives his wife away!
Zhao Zhixu is a polite person with the temperament of a lady from a noble family. If you offer him a wife, he will definitely not refuse!
Then, Zhao Tiannan continued:
"I see Zhixu has a good impression of you, so I hope you can try to date her, provided you conceal your identity as Master Wuming. If you agree, I'm willing to discuss cooperation with the Bai family!"
"There happens to be a dance party in Dujiang tomorrow night. You can go with Zhixu as her dance partner. Whether you and Zhixu succeed or not, the contract I signed with the Bai family will not change."
Qin Yi pretended to be embarrassed and said slowly: "I treat you as a brother, but you want to be my father-in-law! However, I like it! It's just..."
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