Chapter 67 Rapid Progress—What Kind of Miracles Is This…?
Lu Zhisheng greeted them with a gentle smile, "Young Master Su, Miss Su, you've arrived."
Su Mang smiled and nodded, replying, "Young Master Lu."
She nimbly dismounted from the carriage and stood beside Lu Zhisheng, waiting for the person inside to get off.
Cheng Jincheng consciously moved aside, allowing Fu Jun to lift the curtain and go down before him.
Fu Yun originally wanted him to get off the carriage first, and then follow him down.
Cheng Jincheng reached out and lifted the carriage curtain for him, speaking first without allowing any refusal: "You are the boss, and I am the assistant. As the leader, you have to get off first."
Fu Yun smiled slightly, shook her head with amusement, and ultimately said nothing, bending down to get off the carriage.
As expected of someone in the service industry, Cheng Jincheng has high emotional intelligence and is more tactful than the average person in dealing with people.
Although he didn't like sycophantic or two-faced subordinates, he quite appreciated Cheng Jincheng's straightforward and honest personality—he didn't try to curry favor or flatter him.
After getting off the carriage, the first thing Fu Yun did was ask Lu Zhisheng, "Have you taken care of everything at home? How is your mother?"
Lu Zhisheng felt a surge of warmth upon hearing this and replied with some emotion, "Young Master Su, you've gone to so much trouble. It is thanks to your and Miss Su's help that I was able to hold my father's funeral smoothly."
“All the household matters have been taken care of. More than half a month has passed since my father was brutally murdered. During this time, my mother has had some time to recover and has gradually accepted it. She is now fine. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Su.”
Fu Yun patted Lu Zhisheng on the shoulder: "Don't be so polite. We're not just partners, we're also good friends. It's only natural for us to care about each other."
He turned to look at Cheng Jincheng, who was getting off the carriage, and introduced him to Lu Zhisheng: "This is a friend I met a couple of days ago. He is most skilled in sports such as physical exercise, so I invited him to join our upcoming training camp program."
As he spoke, he looked up at the plaque of Qingming Pavilion, a faint smile of pleasure curving his lips: "Today is the opening of our Qingming Pavilion, and he happened to be free, so I asked him to come and help out, and also to introduce everyone to him."
Cheng Jincheng gave Fu Yun a deep look, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes.
In front of his partner, Fu Yun showed him the utmost respect and dignity.
He stood straight next to Fu Yun and greeted Lu Zhisheng with a smile: "Hello, I'm Cheng Jincheng."
Lu Zhisheng was slightly taken aback, her gaze unconsciously falling on Cheng Jincheng. Her pupils dilated slightly, and her face showed surprise, clearly shocked by his tall and burly physique.
Seeing Lu Zhisheng's expression, Fu Yun guessed what he was thinking and explained, "You don't need to worry. He's not a foreigner. He just has a physical condition that's different from ordinary people because he loves sports."
Lu Zhisheng's cheeks flushed, and his expression instantly became somewhat embarrassed. He bowed slightly and cupped his hands in greeting, replying cautiously, "I am Lu Zhisheng, greetings to Young Master Cheng."
Cheng Jincheng quickly imitated Lu Zhisheng's actions and politely returned the greeting: "Brother Lu, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Lu Zhisheng was taken aback, surprised that the person in front of him was so familiar. In a moment of reverie, he remembered that Cheng Jincheng had just returned the greeting, so he quickly bowed back: "Likewise, please take care of me."
Fu Yun glanced at Cheng Jincheng, and seeing that he seemed to be about to return the greeting, a playful glint flashed in her eyes as she teased, "It's just a greeting when we meet, why are you two going back and forth like this, are you trying to become sworn brothers?"
Lu Zhisheng and Cheng Jincheng both looked embarrassed and immediately straightened up. They looked at each other awkwardly and remained silent for a moment.
They both want to make a good impression on each other in front of your friends! To put it bluntly, they don't want to embarrass you or put you in a difficult position, so they're going to be extra...
"Polite and courteous."
That's right.
Fu Yun naturally noticed this as well, which is why she intentionally created a relaxed atmosphere.
He said loudly, "From now on, we will all be partners fighting side by side. There's no need to be so reserved when we're together. Just be as comfortable as you are."
Lu Zhisheng smiled shyly: "I understand. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Master Cheng."
Upon hearing Fu Yun's words, Cheng Jincheng immediately abandoned his pretense of civility, straightened up, laughed heartily, and replied casually, "What's there to laugh about? Since our Boss Fu has said so, let's relax and stop with the formalities. If you need any help in the store in the future, just give me a call."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhisheng's eyes widened suddenly, his expression stunned: "Boss Fu?"
He was surprised by the man's casualness, as he could directly address him by his name, "Young Master Su." Such an intimate way of addressing him must be something only a very close relationship could do.
Cheng Jincheng patted Fu Yun on the shoulder with a hearty laugh, his tone full of admiration and respect: "President Fu is leading us into a new stage of life, what else could he be but the boss?"
Lu Zhisheng suddenly realized and nodded in deep agreement: "Young Master Cheng is right. If it weren't for Young Master Su, I wouldn't be where I am today. He is my greatest benefactor..."
"Stop!" Fu Yun got goosebumps all over and immediately raised her hand to interrupt the two of them: "You two can stop here. If you keep talking, you'll miss the auspicious time! Hurry up and open the door to do business."
Lu Zhisheng's expression changed slightly, and he immediately swallowed back what he was about to say, then changed his words with considerable shame: "I'm sorry, I was too noisy and made us late. Let's go in now!"
Fu Yun rubbed her temples and said helplessly, "I was just joking with you, I didn't mean to blame you."
Lu Zhisheng nodded obediently: "Yes, I know."
Fu Yun: "..."
Never mind, never mind. Lu Zhisheng is always serious and doesn't understand the fun of teasing.
Fu Jun strode into the shop, with Su Mang following behind him.
Lu Zhisheng glanced at Cheng Jincheng, extended his right arm, and said humbly, "Young Master Cheng, please."
Cheng Jincheng extended his hand and responded politely, "Please go ahead."
Lu Zhisheng insisted, "You go first!"
Cheng Jincheng sighed and rubbed his forehead. Too lazy to argue with Lu Zhisheng, he simply raised his right arm and put it directly on Lu Zhisheng's shoulder, gracefully leading him forward.
As they walked, he made it clear: "Neither of us should be modest; let's just go in together."
When Cheng Jincheng put his arm around Lu Zhisheng's shoulder, she trembled and was startled. Her body stiffened instantly, and she was led forward by Cheng Jincheng with her stiff body, her steps appearing somewhat disordered.
In all his life, no one except his father and mother had ever been so close to him, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should pull his arm away.
After all, Young Master Cheng is Young Master Su's friend. If his dodging action makes him mistakenly think that he is annoyed by his touch, wouldn't that be impolite and inappropriate?
Seeing Lu Zhisheng's tense body, Cheng Jincheng looked puzzled: "What are you doing? Why is your body so stiff like a piece of wood?"
Lu Zhisheng's thoughts were racing, and he didn't notice Cheng Jincheng's words while he was thinking. His blank expression seemed to indicate that he had been quite frightened.
Seeing this, Cheng Jincheng immediately asked curiously, "Why are you so nervous? I'm not going to hit you."
Lu Zhisheng's lips parted slightly, his handsome features showing a hint of struggle, as if he wanted to explain, but in the end he just shook his head and said nothing.
He hadn't expected that Su Gongzi's friend would be so free-spirited and open-minded. He dared to put his arm around someone's shoulder on their first meeting, which must mean he was a carefree and unrestrained person.
No wonder he was able to gain Young Master Su's trust and become his friend in just a few days.
With her mind racing, Lu Zhisheng ultimately did not pull her arm away. With her limbs stiff, she was led towards the shop entrance by Cheng Jincheng, who had his arm around her shoulder.
After entering the shop, Fu Yun and Su Mang immediately got to work.
Su Mang moved the milk tea and drinks prepared by Lu Zhisheng to the front of the counter, making it open and transparent to the public.
Then, the corresponding lotus leaf cups and outer packaging bags were placed next to the drinks. In this way, customers can clearly see the hygiene of the tea drinks and enjoy them with peace of mind.
The first thing Fu Yun did after entering the store was to bend down and carefully examine the countertop, her eyes scrutinizing every detail and leaving no corner unchecked.
He was completely relieved only after confirming that the surface where the tea and lotus leaf cups were placed was spotless and free of cockroaches, flies, or other small insects.
The pre-opening inspections are complete, and it's time for the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Fu Yun straightened up, looked up at the door, and saw Lu Zhisheng and Cheng Jincheng walking into the store with their arms around each other like buddies.
He raised an eyebrow, quite surprised: "Oh, you two are making such a quick move, did you hit it off right away?"
Lu Zhisheng was immediately embarrassed and hurriedly pulled away from Cheng Jincheng's arms, quickly creating distance between them.
He stammered as he explained, "It's not...that's it...it's just that Young Master Cheng is rather...warm-hearted."
Cheng Jincheng shrugged, not caring about Lu Zhisheng's shy and distant behavior. Instead, he looked helpless and complained, "He's too polite. He has to be courteous for ages just to get into a store."
Fu Yun instantly pictured it in her mind: Lu Zhisheng must have insisted that Cheng Jincheng enter first, but Cheng Jincheng felt that since it was his first time at the shop, he shouldn't take the initiative and refused.
Neither of them would budge, and Cheng Jincheng lost his patience, so he simply pulled Lu Zhisheng in with him, so that neither of them would be impolite.
Fu Yun was not surprised by this situation. Lu Zhisheng was always humble and polite, and always gave way to everyone, let alone knowing that Cheng Jincheng was about to become a partner.
Lu Zhisheng and Cheng Jincheng have completely opposite personalities. One is bold, unrestrained, straightforward, and frank; the other is reserved, quiet, and gentle.
If these two were to become partners, they would be complementary, but there would be quite a bit of adjustment needed in the early stages.
Seeing that Lu Zhisheng was so embarrassed that he almost lowered his head to his chest, Fu Yun couldn't bear to tease him anymore. She gently helped him out of the predicament: "Lu Zhisheng's ancestors have been doctors for generations. He comes from a proper scholarly family. Humility and politeness are his family tradition. You'll get used to it."
Cheng Jincheng couldn't help but be surprised: "Is that so! No wonder."
He joked with a smile, "I'm a rough man and don't have many formalities. Brother Lu, please don't be so polite to me in the future, otherwise I won't know how to deal with you. If my blunt way of speaking makes you uncomfortable, then I will be a sinner."
Lu Zhisheng hurriedly waved his hands, explaining helplessly, "Young Master Lu, you're exaggerating. You're a friend that Young Master Su has chosen. No matter what you say, I won't mind, and I certainly won't blame you."
Cheng Jincheng: "..." What kind of divine friendship is this? To love someone so much that you extend that love to everything associated with them? Is this how ancient people interpreted a die-hard fan?
Fu Yun straightened up and reminded them, "Alright, let's stop chatting and get to the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
Upon hearing this, Su Mang's eyes lit up. She immediately squatted down, took out the embroidery ball to be used for the ribbon-cutting ceremony from the cabinet under the counter, and took out scissors from the drawer, placing them on the wooden tray.
"Young master, everything is ready, we can begin at any time."
Fu Yun glanced at the wooden tray, nodded with satisfaction, and called everyone to the store entrance: "Let's go, let's cut the ribbon at the entrance."
Fu Yun originally planned to invite a lion dance troupe to liven things up when he opened his business, but he gave up on that idea because of the cost. He decided to just cut the ribbon and set off some firecrackers for good luck.
Fu Yun and the others inside walked towards the shop entrance, but they could vaguely hear a lively and festive sound of music coming from afar, as if it were coming towards the shop.
Lu Zhisheng and Cheng Jincheng, who were near the shop entrance, showed slight changes in their expressions and took a few steps forward at the same time, looking in the direction from which the sound came.
Lu Zhisheng gazed into the distance for a moment, then suddenly beamed with joy: "Young Master Su, it's General Qian and Commander Ye. They're leading people this way."
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