A group of people went to eat, and Yu Minglang, deviating from his usual low-profile demeanor, generously booked two tables for his closest friends.
Xiao Qian thought Yu Minglang was just showing gratitude for his friendsâ help in tracking down the person who made the phone call. Throughout the meal, she kept Yu Minglang company, toasting everyone with soft drinks instead of alcohol.
Yu Minglang got up and left, and after a minute, Qiao Zhen felt there was something he should ask Yu Minglang about, specifically regarding Xiao Qianâs pre-marriage phobia.
Qiao Zhen followed him out and headed towards the restroom when suddenly, he saw Yu Minglang standing in the lobby with a middle-aged man across from him.
âMing Lang! Weâve been looking forward to your arrival! Your father told me you might be coming these days, so Iâve been waiting for you every day. I didnât expect to run into you eating a late-night snack!â
The middle-aged man patted Yu Minglangâs shoulder enthusiastically. Compared to his cheerful expression, Yu Minglang just gave a polite smile.
âTomorrow, oh no, itâs already early morning. Can you come by today? I have some projects I want to discuss with you. Our district has provided many preferential policies for you guys.â
Qiao Zhen hid behind a pillar and listened to their conversation clearly.
Qiao Zhen suddenly realized that the middle-aged man was the one in charge of this district and had accompanied the young boss several times before.
No wonder he looked so familiar.
âI can come in the morning. Weâll talk face to face then,â Yu Minglang replied.
The middle-aged man was delighted and said âgoodâ several times in a row.
âGood, good, good! We really need outstanding entrepreneurs like you. I believe that with your participation, our development here will be better and better!â
It was indeed a great thing to have such a big company invest in their area.
âDonât announce this matter yet. I want to give my fiancée a surprise.â Yu Minglang was still thinking about being with Xiao Qian morning and night.
Qiao Zhen understood that Young Boss wanted to give Sister-in-law a surprise.
After sending the middle-aged man away, Yu Minglang didnât turn around but spoke in a deep voice.
âCome out. How long do you want to hide there?â
Qiao Zhen didnât expect to be discovered and had to walk out from behind the pillar.
âHow did you know I was here?â he said, rubbing his nose in regret.
âI taught you all your skills. How could I not find out?â
No matter how skilled Qiao Zhen was, there was still a gap between him and Yu Minglang. Yu Minglang knew someone was behind him but didnât make a scene because he sensed it was Qiao Zhen.
âDid you hear everything?â Yu Minglang asked.
âYesâ¦â
âNow that youâve heard, keep your mouth shut. Donât blabber to my daughter-in-law. The fact that Iâm coming over is a secret to her for now.â
Yu Minglang still hadnât figured out how to untie Xiao Qianâs knot and was having a headache.
âTsk, tsk, looks like you still havenât sorted it out. Itâs just a proposal, why make it so troublesome? Why have you made no progress? Do you want to tell everyone and have us give you some advice? Maybe your brothers will have some good ideas.â Qiao Zhenâs grin was mischievous.
âDo you have a hundred thousand whys? Donât ask so many questions! All you have to do is keep quiet. Pretend you didnât see anything.â Yu Minglang interrupted him, feeling his blood boil from Qiao Zhenâs words and frustrated by his unsuccessful marriage proposals.
Well, putting friendship before women was indeed Yu Minglangâs style.
Qiao Zhen pouted. When it came down to it, they all still needed to help each other.