CIATB Chapter 155: He really is a handsome man!
Chapter 155: He really is a handsome man!
Chapter 155: He really is a handsome man!
Manager Yuan stopped in front of a door, turned around and glanced at him, smiling as she said, "Mr. Yu, excessive modesty is arrogance."
Yu Huan smiled brightly and walked up to her, noticing the nameplate on the door that read 'General Manager's Office'.
As Manager Yuan pushed open the door, a magnificent, golden room came into view.
The golden wallpaper shimmered with a captivating glow under the lights, and the magnificent chandelier hung from the ceiling like a work of art, emitting a soft light.
The soft carpet underfoot feels like you can sink into it, making it almost silent when you walk.
Yu Huan's gaze swept across the room, finally settling on a mahogany tea table.
Four people sat around the tea table.
My uncle, flashing his large gold teeth, was chatting happily: "Plot A61, covering approximately 73 acres, is an important part of the Happiness New City area in the east of the city. Its future regional value is limitless. The tentative plan is to build it into the largest one-stop commercial complex in Wuling City and even the entire northwestern Hunan region, and it will also be a new landmark for Wuling..."
He spoke.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Yu Huan slowly walking towards him and immediately turned his head away.
His smile widened, and he greeted her warmly, "Xiao Yu, you're here."
"Uncle," Yu Huan greeted with a smile.
They said they were just meeting up with friends, but it turns out they came to discuss a big project?
The uncle then introduced the other three people at the table: "Everyone, this is my nephew-in-law, named Yu Huan."
Behind the table, facing Yu Huan, sat a fat, middle-aged man. He looked Yu Huan up and down, then smiled and said to his uncle, "Old Wei, your nephew-in-law is quite the handsome man."
Uncle grinned.
"You flatter me," Yu Huan replied respectfully.
Upon closer inspection, the portly man suddenly seemed somewhat familiar.
After careful examination, I was slightly startled.
Luo Ruiyang, the head of Jiangxin Group?
This is a well-known tycoon in Changsha's real estate industry!
Luo Ruiyang was clearly a guest here as well. Yu Huan glanced at the other two faces—
Ok.
do not know.
Manager Yuan brought Yu Huan here and then stood aside. The fact that even the manager was not allowed to sit at the table undoubtedly highlighted the status of the big shots at the tea table.
My uncle smiled and continued, "In short, with everyone's strength, acquiring this plot of land through joint ventures will be a piece of cake. I can guarantee it will be a win-win opportunity."
After saying that, he beckoned to Yu Huan, gesturing for him to sit down: "Little Yu, please sit down first."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan, who was maintaining a formulaic smile, decisively sat down next to her uncle.
The man in the chair was a thin, middle-aged man with frameless glasses and a refined appearance.
He picked up the purple clay teapot and poured the orange-yellow tea into the fairness cup. Then he picked up the tea tongs, took a teacup from the tea rinse bowl, and gently placed it on the table.
Then, lift the fairness cup and pour the tea into the tasting cup.
Then, he picked up the cup, dipped the bottom of the cup on the towel in front of him to remove the water stains, and then placed the cup in front of Yu Huan.
Throughout the entire process, her fingers never touched the teacup; the series of movements was fluid yet slightly cumbersome.
Old Lin and his friends don't have many formalities when it comes to tea. They don't use tea rinse cups, fairness cups, or tea tongs, which makes them quite casual.
As a guest, Yu Huan silently tapped the table three times to express his gratitude.
After all, this is the only set of rules for tea ceremony.
Luo Ruiyang picked up the He Tianxia cigarette from the table in front of him, and while offering it to others, said in a magnetic voice, "Old Wei, you're right. I, Luo Ruiyang, would like to make it clear that I am willing to do my best to make this project a success."
When the conversation reached Yu Huan, although Luo Ruiyang didn't smoke, he was still talking about something, and Yu Huan calmly accepted the gift with both hands.
Seeing her uncle light a cigarette and casually place the lighter beside him, with an ashtray next to him, Yu Huan immediately picked up the lighter without making a sound, took two shallow puffs without swallowing, and lit it.
Then I put it in the ashtray and let it burn out on its own.
If there are only a few people present, it is very impolite to accept a cigarette out of necessity, then leave it aside without lighting it.
It's hard to refuse the first one, but if someone immediately offers a second one, you can put it aside and then use the excuse that you just received one and there's still one left to refuse. These are all common tricks.
“I personally have high hopes for this project—” said a thin man with thick eyebrows and small eyes, puffing out smoke.
Uncle smiled and said, "Old Dai, Lao Luo has already expressed his determination to do his best to make it happen. With your influence as the vice chairman of Nanxu Group, if you're optimistic about this project, then it must be a sure thing, right?"
After observing the surroundings, Yu Huan came to the following conclusion:
Even big shots use one-dollar plastic lighters.
That's all for now.
Uncle suddenly patted Yu Huan on the shoulder and said, "I came to Xingcheng this time not only to meet up with two old friends, but also to do some interior design for my niece and Xiao Yu's wedding room. Oh, their wedding room is in your Delta project."
"Which building?" Old Dai exhaled a long plume of smoke.
Seeing her uncle's questioning gaze, Yu Huan quickly said, "Building 1, Section D1." "This is the king of the building in our project!" Old Dai smiled and turned to the master chair, saying to the refined-looking man, "Li Da, can you arrange for him to contact a decoration company?"
"Yes, Chairman Dai." The refined-looking man nodded respectfully.
Yu Huan had already figured out what was going on when she heard this.
Nanxu Group has a nationwide presence, and the highest-ranking position in its Hunan-Hubei branch should be that of the general manager, Li Da, who sits in the master chair.
But it seems that in front of these three, he is still just a tea-serving servant.
Just as Yu Huan was about to politely decline Luo Ruiyang's offer, her uncle spoke up first, saying, "No need, I've already promised my niece that I'd design this house myself."
Luo Ruiyang interrupted curiously, asking, "Old Dai, which niece are you talking about?"
"Which one are you talking about? I only have one niece!"
Hearing this, Luo Ruiyang leaned forward and said earnestly, "Old Dai, you provide the blueprints, and I'll have people come and do the construction. I guarantee it will be ready for immediate occupancy."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan's heart tightened.
His original plan was for his uncle to provide the blueprints, then he would personally purchase the materials and hire people to carry out the construction, which he felt more comfortable handling himself.
This way, you can ensure the quality of the renovation while saving a lot of money.
For example, when it comes to bricklaying, plastering, and tiling, he can find his second uncle, a professional bricklayer.
For such a large house, even with discounts from the two big shots, the cost of hiring a renovation company would still be considerable.
"Xiao Yu, what do you think?" Luo Ruiyang turned around and figured out which nephew-in-law Yu Huan was. Even his gaze towards him became more amiable and friendly.
Yu Huan hadn't had a chance to answer yet.
Old Dai suddenly slammed his hand on the table and said with dissatisfaction, "Old Luo, isn't this inappropriate? You're meddling in my territory and deliberately trying to make me look bad."
Luo Ruiyang shook his head, his round face beaming as he said, "You're from the capital, you don't know anyone here, what do you know? And you even offered to help contact a renovation company? Our Jiangxin Group has renovation services; we'll renovate Xiao Yu's wedding room for free!"
Listening to Luo Ruiyang's authentic Beijing accent.
Yu Huan vaguely sensed that something was wrong...
Even with Zhao Yuan driving a self-destructing truck and making a formal complaint, he couldn't bring Lao Lin down. Hopefully, he won't end up getting caught up in his son-in-law's scheme.
Yu Huan's mind raced, but he maintained a polite smile. He politely declined, saying, "I am very grateful for your kindness, but I have already reached an agreement with the renovation team. We can start construction as soon as the design drawings are finalized. I cannot break my promise, and I hope you can understand that."
Upon hearing this, Uncle smiled and nodded at Yu Huan, his eyes revealing clear approval.
Eat people with short mouths, and take people softly.
At this moment, Lao Dai figured it out. He looked at Li Da with a questioning expression: "Are there a few fully furnished apartments in Building 1 of Zone D1 that failed the inspection?"
Li Da immediately understood and nodded in response: "Yes, Chairman Dai, there are indeed a few houses with some minor issues regarding the interior decoration."
Old Dai paused slightly, then turned his gaze to Yu Huan and asked in a kind tone, "Little Yu, would you mind telling me the house number of your apartment?"
The two real estate tycoons exchanged witty remarks with measured manners. Luo Ruiyang, who was smiling, said "free" but spoke with a Beijing accent as if he were joking with Lao Dai.
Which cadre can withstand such a test?
Uncle, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth and a relaxed smile, chimed in, "Old Dai, you're really something else in Beijing's social circles. You're so considerate, always worried about any flaws in Xiao Yu's house. But Xiao Yu and her family have already finalized their renovation plans, so we won't disrupt their schedule."
After his uncle finished speaking, Yu Huan calmly said, "This wedding house is of great significance to my wife and me. As my uncle said, we have already made detailed plans, and we are very grateful for your concern and kindness."
Uncle patted Yu Huan on the shoulder: "Alright, let's not delay, take me up now and have a quick look around."
"Okay." Yu Huan nodded in agreement, picked up the teacup, and drank it all in one gulp.
He smacked his lips slightly, figuring out that it was Wuyi rock tea.
He immediately got up with his uncle.
Seeing this, Luo Ruiyang, who was also heavily pregnant, stood up and said with a friendly smile, "Xiao Yu, although you rejected my suggestion, I would really like to go and visit with you. You don't mind, do you?"
"Of course not." Yu Huan smiled and nodded.
“As the host here, I can’t possibly leave without saying goodbye!” Old Dai stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, stood up, took a step, and waved to Li Da and Manager Yuan: “You two don’t need to come along.”
The two men immediately nodded vigorously, saying in unison, "Yes, Chairman Dai."
And so, the four of them left the sales office and ventured deep into the delta, heading straight for the D1 area near the river.
Old Dai, leading the crowd, pointed to the three museums and one hall under construction and enthusiastically introduced: "Look, once the Binjiang Cultural Park is officially completed, this place will definitely become a new landmark of Changsha, attracting countless tourists to visit."
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan nodded in agreement.
My uncle said, "Xingcheng has indeed changed a lot in the past few years."
Before long, the four of them strolled to section D1.
After entering the elevator of Building 1, Yu Huan pressed the button for the nineteenth floor.
(End of this chapter)