This dinner was obviously prepared for Chang Yishan.
No one can take away Lin Chaotian's position as chairman, but Dong Bijun is very happy to be his companion, chatting with Chang Yishan about daily life and work.
The reason why Lin Chaotian is taciturn is because he himself doesn't talk much. But Xiao Zheng was eating and drinking as hard as he could, because he didn't have a chance to speak.
Dong Bijun focused on Chang Yishan from beginning to end, while Lin Chaotian remained unmoved while sipping the liquor. Xiao Zheng was left alone and became a veritable person who came to eat for food.
The last time he visited Lin's house, because Lin Huayin accompanied him, he felt as friendly as if his uncle came to visit him. But this time, he came alone and endured unimaginable cold treatment and indifference.
Why? How could it become like this
Very simple.
Last time it was just for show, this time it was the Lin family's true attitude towards Xiao Zheng.
Even in Ye Zanghua's eyes, Xiao Zheng, who was sitting next to Chang Yishan, was so dim. Not to mention sitting at a dinner originally prepared for Chang Yishan right now? At the Lin family's dining table
He was even more ashamed.
But, why did Chang Yishan appear at the Lin family today
It is not difficult to tell from Dong Bijun's attitude that tonight's dinner was instigated by her. He is also the person who mainly accompanies Chang Yishan.
So, why did she set up this trap tonight
Thinking of what Ye Zanghua had said to him, countless thoughts flashed through Xiao Zheng's mind, but in the end, he suppressed them all.
Whether this dinner party is just a simple party, it still has too many factors and purposes involved. For Xiao Zheng, it was his own choice.
Now that we are here.
You should finish this meal in a down-to-earth manner. This is polite and respectful to the person cooking.
"Yishan. You are not young, are you?" Mr. Dong Bi said like a kind elder, asking for warmth.
"Yes. I'm twenty-nine years old." Chang Yishan replied politely.
"Have you found a girlfriend?" Dong Bijun said with a gentle smile. "With your talents and abilities, you should have met many young and outstanding girls during your years on Wall Street, right?"
No matter how prominent a woman is, it is natural and only natural for her to ask such questions. This is their right to gossip given by society and God. Not like a man. Anyone who gossips will be burned to death.
Chang Yishan responded with a smile: "Aunt Dong, you are joking. I work more than twelve hours a day on Wall Street. Not to mention falling in love, I have few opportunities to meet outsiders. How can I meet any young and outstanding girls."
"Really?" Dong Bijun said with a slightly surprised smile. "That's such a shame."
After a pause, she said meaningfully: "Would you like Aunt Dong to help you find some good girls? Since you have decided to return to Beijing for development, you always need a woman by your side to handle the logistics."
Chang Yishan smiled and did not refuse. He actually said with a grateful face: "Then Yishan has thanked Aunt Dong first."
After some joking, the sky outside gradually darkened. The servant turned on the light and refilled the wine. The food was delicious because everyone except Xiao Zheng ate it, so there was no need to waste it on show.
The dinner lasted from half past six to eight o'clock when Xiao Zheng visited. Including the time before he came, maybe this meal lasted two hours, three hours
He is not a player in the game and cannot give an accurate time. But he was still waiting patiently, waiting for the dinner to end, waiting for the Lin family to give him a chance. A chance to speak.
"Are you full?" Lin Chaotian put down his bowl and chopsticks and glanced at Chang Yishan.
After hearing this, Chang Yishan slowly put down his bowls and chopsticks, nodded and said: "Yes. I'm full. Aunt Dong's skills are like those of a star chef."
"I have a project, come to my study and give me some advice." After Lin Chaotian said that, he got up and walked up the stairs. From the beginning to the end, he didn't even look at Xiao Zheng.
On the other hand, Chang Yishan got up without being humble or arrogant, and followed Lin Chaotian upstairs.
Likewise, he didn't even look at Xiao Zheng. In other words, from the moment Xiao Zheng entered the room, sat down, ate, and drank, his energy was focused on the Lins and his wife, not on Xiao Zheng, who had had an unfriendly meeting.
The two of them ignored Xiao Zheng, a marginalized person.
Perhaps due to style, after the two of them went upstairs and disappeared around the corner of the stairs, Dong Bijun said apologetically: "You, Uncle Lin, have always wanted to find a financial expert to discuss with you. Now you finally got the chance. Azheng, don't mind. .”
Xiao Zheng forced out a smile, put down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "How could that be?" After a pause, he continued. "Thank you for your hospitality. It's getting late. Please go back and accuse Uncle Lin on my behalf. I'll go back first."
"So fast?" Dong Bijun followed Xiao Zheng and stood up without hesitation. "Sit down for a while? Can I ask the kitchen to make you a pot of tea?"
"No." Xiao Zheng smiled. "I have an appointment, so I won't disturb you."
Mr. Dong Bi sent Xiao Zheng to the door of the villa without forcing it. He just said with a smile: "Then next time you come over, remember to bring Hua Yin to have a meal with you. Aunt Dong still has some special dishes that she hasn't cooked yet."
Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Definitely."
After that, he nodded politely to Mr. Dong Bi and turned to leave.
As soon as Xiao Zheng turned around, Dong Bijun's originally dignified and gentle face changed instantly. There is no ridicule, only ruthlessness.
tonight. It was her happiest day in the past two years. It even gave her a sense of accomplishment as when she first entered the Lin family. Satisfaction.
But does she care about Xiao Zheng? Known as the first lady of Yanjing by people in the industry, would she care about the vice president of a small company? Would she care about a young man with no foundation or background
All she cares about is Ye Yuhua behind Xiao Zheng, and all she cares about is Lin Huayin beside Xiao Zheng. A woman of the same generation as Lin Xiaozhu and the same father.
Next time, remember to bring Lin Huayin with you.
When a person comes to Lin's house, he's not just asking for food, he's asking for food.
It’s still cold in Yanjing in March. Especially the cold wind at night is like sharp knives cutting through the skin inch by inch, making it difficult to resist. This made Xiao Zheng, who was accustomed to the pleasant climate of Mingzhu, feel uncomfortable.
He tightened his collar and was still laughing at the dinner table for a full hour and a half. It's not that I want to laugh, but my smile is stiff. He smiled so hard that he didn't know what the expression was on his face.
People envied him for finding a good backer and having an unparalleled father-in-law. Along the way, Chang Yishan is not the first opponent to ridicule him for eating soft food.
And just like all those who think he is a softie, they all feel that without Lin Chaotian behind Lin Huayin, it would be impossible for Xiao Zheng to reach where he is today, and there is no possibility.
But for Xiao Zheng, how he wished Lin Huayin did not have such a father. How I hope she is not Lin Chaotian's daughter.
In the eyes of others, Lin Chaotian is his shortcut to heaven. But in reality
Lin Chaotian was never the driving force on his path. Instead, because of his disgust towards himself, countless bayonets appeared in his way.