"What? He heard that?"
Zhou Yuanyuan's face instantly turned ashen.
These past two days, she's felt that Lin Chao has been deliberately distancing himself from her.
In retrospect, it seems that they overheard her conversation with Wang Qian.
"Did he say anything?"
After a moment, Zhou Yuanyuan asked with a complicated expression.
"You two should sort out your own issues; there's nothing I can say."
Wang Qian said meaningfully, "Although Xiao Chao is a bit naive, he also doesn't want you to hide anything from him."
"But I did it for his own good."
Zhou Yuanyuan said aggrievedly, "I didn't mean to hide it from him, and I didn't do anything to wrong him, I just..."
"I know!"
Before he could finish speaking, Wang Qian interrupted, "I believe Lin Chao knows that you are sincere towards him, but knowing is one thing, and whether you can not mind is another."
Zhou Yuanyuan frowned.
But before she could say anything more, several figures had already entered the store.
Welcome!
Zhou Yuanyuan didn't have time to say much. She forced a bright smile and politely stepped forward to ask, "Hello, are you here to buy our roasted green pepper sauce?"
She paused slightly as soon as she finished speaking.
She discovered that she actually knew one of the slender, charming young women.
It was Liu Yanran!
The other was a burly, imposing middle-aged man.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad!"
After glancing around the store, the middle-aged man nodded approvingly. "Although the store is not big, the environment is well-maintained, the customer service is attentive, the decoration is very avant-garde yet elegant, and the products are made with an exclusive secret recipe."
After praising him repeatedly, he turned to look at Wang Qian and said, "It seems that your success is not accidental. You not only have foresight, but also a very unique vision."
"Uncle, you flatter me!"
Wang Qian smiled and said, "Your presence is truly an honor to my humble shop."
Then, he politely asked, "Uncle, would you like to buy a couple of bottles to try?"
I've come to find you!
Liu Jingxian asked with a smile, "Now that I've come in person, can we find a place to talk?"
"I'd rather obey than be overly deferential!"
Wang Qian agreed without hesitation.
Yesterday, he declined the other party's invitation, merely to subtly express his stance.
I do seek cooperation, but I will never be subservient or be manipulated by others.
The premise of cooperation is equality, mutual benefit, and mutual respect.
Since Liu Jingxian has gone to such lengths to come to my door today, it proves that he has already understood what I mean.
"Yuanyuan, you watch the shop for now."
"Okay, boss!"
Zhou Yuanyuan nodded.
She didn't know who the middle-aged man who came with Liu Yanran was just now, but judging from Wang Qian's attitude and Liu Yanran's respectful demeanor, she finally guessed it.
The richest man in Nanming County, Liu Jingxian, is the current head of the Liu family!
"Uncle, shall we go to a restaurant or a coffee shop?" Wang Qian asked.
"I've already had breakfast, and I don't like coffee."
Liu Jingxian looked around and pointed to the backyard of the shop, "If you don't mind, we can talk here."
"I'm just worried that Uncle will find this place too shabby. If Uncle doesn't mind, it is indeed quieter and more convenient here."
As he spoke, Wang Qian made a "please" gesture.
Liu Jingxian didn't stand on ceremony and went straight into the backyard.
The backyard isn't spacious, only about twenty square meters, but it has a willow tree planted in it, making it a nice place to enjoy tea, cool off, rest, and take a nap.
"Uncle, please have a seat!"
Wang Qian brought out several chairs, placed one in front of Liu Jingxian, and handed another to Liu Yanran.
Liu Yanran did not take it; instead, she took a step back as if she were disgusted.
To be honest, having grown accustomed to fine food and luxurious living, she had long since developed a germaphobia.
She would usually avoid such a rough, shabby room, which seemed to be stained everywhere, unless her father insisted on coming in.
The stool that Wang Qian handed over was especially bad; its legs were covered in mud, and there were patches of grime on the edges of the seat.
Let alone sitting on her, just looking at her makes me feel disgusted.
"Yanran, you mustn't be rude!"
Seeing her reaction, Liu Jingxian gave her a stern reminder.
At the same time, he casually sat down on one of the stools and nodded to Wang Qian.
Liu Yanran looked utterly aggrieved.
But since her father had already spoken, no matter how disgusted she was, she forced herself to sit on the stool, but she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, and was indescribably uncomfortable.
"Uncle, I have some coarse tea here, if you don't mind..."
"I don't mind!"
Before Wang Qian could finish speaking, Liu Jingxian waved his hand and said, "I've just had some tea. If you have any, brew a pot and we can talk while we drink."
"Okay, Uncle, please wait a moment!"
Wang Qian was patient enough to personally boil water and make tea.
"Yanran, it seems you've been spoiled rotten since you were little. You don't even know the most basic manners, do you?"
While Wang Qian went to boil water, Liu Jingxian said coldly.
Liu Yanran's expression changed slightly, and she hurriedly whispered, "Dad, I'll be careful!"
Soon, Wang Qian came out carrying a tea set.
The tea set was very ordinary, and the tea being brewed was not any famous tea, just ordinary tea leaves from the market.
But at least, Wang Qian did a good job of showing courtesy to his guests.
Liu Jingxian didn't put on any airs of being a rich man or a senior. After taking the teacup from Wang Qian, he took a sip and then got to the point, "Tell me, why do you want to join that project in the park?"
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