I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 163 Oh, it turns out to be a little scoundrel

In Jingzhou's CBD, where every inch of land is valuable, it is basically impossible for a store to have only one store on the first floor.

The urban areas of small county towns or ordinary prefecture-level cities are basically just the second floor.

But this is Jingzhou.

The second, third, fourth, and even fifth and sixth floors are all rented out, but the shops on the first floor are more expensive.

Su Cheng had noticed it during his previous inspection. If he remembered correctly, the second floor of Tang Li’s house should be a flower shop.

Tang Li’s idea is to connect the first and second floors from the inside to expand the area of ​​his cafe. He is currently negotiating with the landlord and property management.

After listening to it, Su Cheng found that it seemed okay?

It is in line with the future tone that Su Cheng has set for Tangli Coffee Shop.

The landlord split the second floor into parts and rented it out, so the area of ​​the flower shop on the second floor is only half of the first floor, and the rent is not expensive.

There are two businesses upstairs from Tang Li.

One is a flower shop and the other is a cat cafe.

Su Cheng had wanted to tell Tang Li before that if any company quit, he could take over.

But the coffee shop was suffering from heavy losses at the time, and Tang Li’s core demand was to turn profits around, so Su Cheng kept it to himself.

In fact, there is another reason besides this, that is, Tang Li is a person who tends to have wild thoughts.

If Su Cheng said that, Tang Li would definitely be thinking about how to take over the upstairs all the time and would not be able to concentrate on dealing with the current problem.

After Tang Li finished speaking, he also introduced: "This is actually my cousin's idea."

Tang Ke remained calm and just raised his eyebrows slightly.

Su Cheng felt curious about Tang Ke.

Who is this person?

He started showing off right from the start.

"Mr. Tang Ke looks handsome, talented, and has a good temperament."

Su Cheng did not forget to praise Tang Ke against his will before asking his questions.

"Is Mr. Tang Ke also in the consulting industry? Are we in the same industry? Which company are you currently working for?"

Of course Tang Ke could tell that Su Cheng was giving him a false compliment. He was not stupid enough to believe that someone was sincere when they complimented him on his handsome appearance.

Even though he did think so.

Before Tang Ke could speak, Tang Li answered Su Cheng's question for him: "My cousin doesn't work in a consulting company. He's unemployed right now."

Tang Li actually had no ill intentions, but Tang Ke looked a little unhappy.

Unemployed.

Doesn't that mean he is a vagrant?
Tang Ke originally didn't want to reveal his information to Su Cheng, so he just exchanged pleasantries with Su Cheng casually.

But his silly cousin revealed all his secrets at once.

Can't even speak.

No wonder coffee shops lose money.

Tang Ke had to add to Tang Li's introduction: "I just graduated with a PhD this year, and now is my gap year."

"I have nothing to do anyway, so I came here to help my uncle and cousin for a couple of days."

Tang Ke speaks in an artistic way, and he even came up with a stupid word like "Gap year".

The so-called "gap year" is a gap year. This term is introduced from the West. It mainly refers to the one year after completing studies and before joining the work, during which one can complete a long-term travel and experience a lifestyle different from the social environment in which one lives.

It is also usually appropriate to do some work related to your major or some volunteer work.

Su Cheng continued to ask, "A doctorate? So impressive! Which school is Mr. Tang Ke from?"

"My cousin is from Jiangcheng University."

"Jiangcheng University?"

"Yes, I'm going to Jiangcheng University for my bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees."

“So you are from Ezhou?”

"Yes, both of us."

This time, Tang Ke was not unhappy with Tang Li's interruption. Instead, he hoped that his cousin would tell him more about his glorious experience.

Jiangcheng University is a 985 university, which is not as good as Stanford and Ivy League, but it is also considered a top-level university in the country.

Tang Ke was indeed somewhat proud of himself, as in China, where the undergraduate enrollment rate was less than 5%, it was extremely rare for anyone to be admitted to a 985 key university.

Even if some of them have entered key universities or famous overseas schools, it was because their families put in all their efforts and provided them with a lot of resources to cultivate them.

Tang Ke is not.

He has never attended any cram school or tutoring classes since he was a child, and his studies have never caused his parents any worry. He has been the "other people's child" since he was a child.

Tang Ke achieved everything by himself.

After listening to Tang Li's introduction of Tang Ke, Su Cheng couldn't help but smile secretly.

He thought Tang Ke was some big shot.

It turned out to be the little Yakuza.

Su Cheng deliberately observed Tang Ke's facial expression. He seemed a little proud when Tang Li talked about the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.

Why not be complacent?
Because there is a "big brother" who is focusing on overseas affairs around me.

Tang Ke's pride was directed at Su Cheng and Ye Li.

No matter how proud Tang Ke was, he thought he was so great.

This person doesn't even rank in Su Cheng's mind.

He knows too many people who are not as educated as Tang Ke, but are more humble and capable than Tang Ke.

It took Su Cheng more than ten minutes just to name all these people.

It was absolutely wrong for Tang Ke to look for the scene here with Su Cheng.

"Do you smoke?" Tang Ke suddenly pulled out a pack of cigarettes and a matte titanium lighter from his pocket. "Do you smoke?"

"Cousin, it's not a good idea to be in the store, right?"

"I didn't say to smoke here. Go to the back and have one."

"it is good."

Tang Ke raised his chin slightly and asked who wanted to go with him.

Tang Li doesn't smoke, but he has already gone to get the key to open the lounge door for them.

Su Cheng stood up without hesitation.

Qin Fen glanced at Su Cheng and decided to go with him.

Zhang Yangwen was a little confused. Should he go?
Zhang Yangwen looked at Ye Li, and Ye Li gave him an affirmative look, indicating that he should go with Su Cheng.

Ye Li’s meaning was very clear. It didn’t matter whether Zhang Yangwen smoked or not. The main purpose was to “boost Su Cheng’s momentum”.

Five grown men came to the lounge and used it as a temporary smoking room, leaving Ye Li alone at the table.

Tang Ke distributed cigarettes to a few people, then skillfully lit them with a lighter. His technique was not much less skilled than Su Cheng's, and he was also a heavy smoker.

"No, I have fire."

Su Cheng also took out the lighter in his hand.

Su Cheng, Qin Fen and Zhang Yangwen lit their cigarettes at the same time, and then quickly closed the lighter, making a crisp sound.

Tang Ke suggested: "Let me see your lighter."

Su Cheng handed it over.

"Taihong? ZK2?"

"Ah."

"Look at mine." Tang Ke showed his lighter.

Qin Fen, who was sharp-eyed, immediately pointed out: "Eh? It seems to be the same style."

Tang Ke smiled. "It's not the same model. Mine is a ZK1. I bought one not long after they started making lighters. They're a pretty good brand among domestic brands. Yours should be a ZK2, right?"

"Yes, ZK2."

"How much did it cost?"

"No money spent."

"No money?"

"Before Zhong Taihong asked us to work on a case, we had everything he gave to our team."

(End of this chapter)