Return to the Day When My Pregnant Wife Jumped Off the Building-Chapter 258 Old Man with a Young Heart_1

The manager had finished speaking, and the waiter stepped forward with a thirty-year-old Moutai on the tray.

The liquor certainly wasn’t bad, retailing for over ten thousand a bottle, but for the bosses in the private room, it really wasn’t much.

However, their reactions were as if they had witnessed a rare treasure, looking at Dong Jingyi with eyes full of unabashed flattery.

"I’ve lived half my life and never thought I’d see such a day at this age. Dong Chairman truly deserves his reputation!"

"What you’re saying is so true! Dong Chairman has always been my idol, I thought in another decade or so I might reach the heights the chairman has achieved today. Now, I see I’ve overestimated myself!"

"Exactly! Dong Chairman is the model for our generation, the goal I follow for life. Come, let’s all raise a glass, to the chairman soaring ever higher, continuously leading us forward!"

For a moment, the room was filled with sycophantic words, making Xiao Ming’s skin crawl and feel utterly sickened.

Initially, Dong Jingyi was also a bit bewildered, not understanding why these bosses were offering him drinks on their own, but after listening to the praises, he couldn’t help but feel elated.

He chuckled, raised his hand to quiet everyone, and said to the manager, "Please convey my thanks to your boss for the gift, when I have time another day, I will thank him in person!"

As soon as he finished, Dong Chenghua stood up, ready to go over to receive the liquor, but then Xiao Ming let out a snort of laughter.

"Are you guys sick or something? A group of billionaires excited over a bottle of booze that costs tens of thousands, if not known better, one might think it’s a beggar’s convention!

"Presumptuous!"

Dong Jingyi rebuked in a stern voice, "Do you know who the owner of Jingcheng Restaurant is?"

Xiao Ming shrugged, "Who cares who it is, if he sends over drinks voluntarily, it shows he knows how to do business, must be a decent person. You all should just thank them, is it necessary to act as if you’ve received some tremendous favor? I’m ashamed to be sitting with you."

"You... ignorant! Arrogant! Utterly insolent!"

Dong Jingyi shouted angrily, but inside, his heart was blooming with joy.

Xiao Ming, ah Xiao Ming, I was just planning to solidify the accusation that you look down on the Lingnan Business Association tonight, but I didn’t expect to hardly exert myself before you go looking for your own demise.

"Xiao Ming! Considering you are young and full of vigor, and have just made a name for yourself here in Lingnan, I’m giving you one last chance. Apologize to the manager right now!"

Xiao Ming crossed his legs casually, "And what if I don’t?"

"Hmph! Then you’re bringing this upon yourself, no one else to blame," Dong Jingyi said with a sneer, "Do you know who owns Jingcheng Restaurant? Let me warn you, if you can’t get the forgiveness of that owner tonight, if you can still make even a penny in Lingnan, I will kneel down and apologize on the spot!"

"It’s a deal! Let everyone be the witness."

Xiao Ming laughed heartily, then turned to the manager and said, "Come on then, who’s your big-shot boss?"

A manager’s job is to discern expressions and attitudes; naturally, he could see clearly what was happening. He had been wanting to speak up for some time, searching for an opportunity, anxious with cold sweat on his back.

Now, hearing Xiao Ming ask, he hurriedly bent forward in a flustered bow, "I’m truly sorry, Mr. Xiao! I failed to explain things clearly at the beginning, causing a misunderstanding.

In fact, this bottle of liquor was specifically instructed by our boss to be delivered to you."

No sooner had he said these words than the room fell silent enough to hear a pin drop, with Dong Jingyi and the others as if petrified, their expressions frozen, motionless.

Yet their emotions were turbulent as the raging sea.

What’s going on?

The liquor was for Xiao Ming?

How could that be possible?

Even though he has some fame, he’s ultimately just a newcomer from out of province. By what right does he deserve such treatment?

Or could it be that Mr. Dong has tricked us, deliberately hiding something we don’t know?

The bosses’ gazes began to shift, yet little did they know, Dong Jingyi was feeling even more shocked and frightened within.

At this moment, he finally understood why a young talent with a net worth of billions was so irreverent, not giving him, the vice-chairman, any face.

Because they come from such a powerful and deep-rooted background, they don’t need to take someone like him seriously.

On the other hand, him, the so-called Vice President of the Lingnan Business Association, doesn’t even have the qualifications to be glanced at by these people, yet he still thought about teaching and isolating them.

In the end, is it I who am seeking my own death?

Ridiculous!

"For me?"

After a moment of stunned silence, Xiao Ming still asked blankly, "What’s your boss’s name?"

"Our boss’s surname is Lu. Her name is Lichun," the manager said respectfully.

"So it’s her!" Xiao Ming suddenly laughed, "Then it must not just be about sending wine, there must be something else, right?"

"Yes. Our boss said that last time, due to Mr. Xiao’s busy schedule, there wasn’t an opportunity to get close to you, and she deeply regrets that. She is so thrilled and honored that you could dine at our humble restaurant today!"

As he spoke, the manager handed over a business card with both hands.

"The boss is very eager to listen to your guidance in person. If you have any spare time, no matter when or where, she will make herself available."

To listen to guidance—such words are spoken by juniors to their seniors, or the younger generation to their elders, yet Lu Lichun was considerably older than Xiao Ming.

That’s why, although the manager spoke normally on the surface, he felt extremely awkward inside, not understanding what kind of person stood before him that could make his own boss so humble.

However, he just didn’t understand, while those seated around the round table, like Dong Jingyi and others, felt as though they had just heard dozens of thunderclaps.

Especially the Dong Father and Son and the fat man who had insulted Xiao Ming first, their faces were practically devoid of color.

To understand, Lu Lichun was not only the eldest daughter of the main branch of the Lu Family, but her husband was also a powerful authority. Looking across the whole Lingnan region, there was hardly a handful of people who could make her stoop so low.

What kind of background does this man surnamed Xiao have?

Could he be the second generation from a northern powerbroker or a young master from a top-notch family?

The probability was high.

The more they thought about it, the more they felt it was possible, and so the fear within them grew even more.

Xiao Ming looked at the business card and noticed that the paper was actually light pink and carried a faint scent, clearly a version used for private socializing.

"The old girl still has a young heart; she’s quite the coy one, isn’t she!"

His muttering was not loud, but the manager heard it clearly. His face twitched fiercely, yet he dared not show any response.

Looking back at the reactions of Dong Jingyi and the others, Xiao Ming felt there was no need to stay any longer. He stood up and said, "That will be all then! Enjoy your meals, everyone.

Mr. Vice President Dong, I will personally visit the Lingnan Business Association headquarters after I have opened an account to learn from your act of kneeling and apologizing!

Goodbye!"

With that, he turned around and walked out the door.

Naturally, the manager didn’t stay behind, leading the wine service staff as they followed out promptly.

The private room went silent for a moment, then the middle-aged man who had spoken about an eye-opening experience coughed and said, "Uh... Mr. President, I apologize, but I just remembered there’s something I haven’t dealt with at home. I’ll take my leave first, let’s meet up another day."

"I, I have something too, let’s go together."

"Ah! My stomach feels uneasy, I might need to go to the hospital. Sorry everyone, I’m leaving first."

"It happens that..."

"I also..."

In just a few breaths, only the Dong Father and Son were left at the table.

The private room, once bustling with noise, was now as quiet as it could be.