The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

Li Tian fell silent.

I'm a little undecided.

I'm not sure if I should take this job.

Mr. Cheng pushed a check over.

"This is a deposit. Whether the deal goes through or not, it's your reward for your hard work."

Li Tian glanced at Ji Ying, and Ji Ying looked back at Li Tian.

Logically speaking, a successful start to the business should not be turned away under any circumstances.

But this whole thing is so good it feels like a trap.

It's so unreal.

Old Master Cheng noticed Li Tian's hesitation.

"With General Ji still alive, how could I dare to deceive you?"

Li Tian smiled and waved her hand.

"My maternal grandfather is a retired old man who is enjoying his retirement at home and no longer cares about worldly affairs."

Reverence should be kept in one's heart, not just casually uttered.

They bring up my grandfather every time we meet, and now they're bringing him up again. Is this an attempt to leverage his influence? Or is it an attempt to tie him to this matter?

Perhaps this matter is not as simple as they say.

Thinking of this, Li Tian stood up.

"Mr. Cheng, Mr. Qin, I'm sorry, our company only registered with the Administration for Industry and Commerce yesterday. We cannot operate until the license is issued."

"I'm just a student, and I can't get involved in criminal cases."

"It's such a big deal, let's call the police. With your abilities, the police will definitely handle it properly. We won't waste time trying to save him."

"Thank you for your hospitality. Goodbye."

Li Tian had made his point clear, and Ji Ying followed suit, saying goodbye.

He also gestured for them not to follow.

Old Cheng and Old Qin exchanged a glance, but neither revealed anything.

Old Lin stood there in an awkward position, unsure whether to leave or stay.

As soon as Li Tian and his companion stepped out of the restaurant, a waiter chased after them.

"Please wait a moment, esteemed guests. My boss would like to invite you two for a cup of tea. Would you do me the honor?"

Ji Ying raised an eyebrow.

"Who is your boss?"

The waiter, with a professional smile, handed over a business card with both hands.

Ji Ying glanced at it and then handed it to Li Tian.

The business cards were very well made, much better than Li Tian's own.

They've come all this way but haven't even had a chance to eat at this restaurant yet. The owner wants to see them, so they should at least show some sincerity.

Li Tian, ​​however, did not suspect any foul play.

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

The waiter smiled and gestured for us to enter.

Li Tian and the other person were taken back to the restaurant.

But this time, the direction they went was completely different from before, and they didn't encounter a single person on the way.

Li Tian has a good sense of direction; just from these two routes, she knows that this place is quite large.

Moreover, the layout is particularly ingenious.

She could easily build one in her estate.

The waiter led them to a larger and more elegant private room.

It's decorated less like a dining room and more like a private study.

A man whose age was not discernible was waiting for them at the entrance.

The reason why it's said that you can't tell his age is because his skin is in great condition and he looks young, but his eyes are peaceful and deep.

He seems like someone with a story to tell.

"Hello, Ms. Li."

Li Tian reached out and shook hands.

"Mr. Xie, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Xie Qi smiled and shook hands with Ji Ying again.

"Your presence is an honor to my humble abode. Please come in."

Xie Qi invited the two to the tea table, and the guests and hosts took their seats.

The waiter brewed the tea and then quietly left.

"Gentlemen, please. It's a pleasure to meet you all. Let's make friends over tea."

Li Tian generously picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"The activity is good, and the soup has a very consistent texture."

Xie Qi smiled.

Being able to describe "activity" and "mouthfeel" means that even if you're not a true tea lover or connoisseur, you're at least a beginner.

Even if the children of wealthy families are inexperienced, they have seen good things and experienced the world.

"Mr. Xie, please forgive my ignorance, I have never met you before, my apologies."

Xie Qi smiled and poured Ji Ying another cup.

"Mr. Ji is new to the business world and has a promising future. We'll likely meet again in the future."

"This is our shop's membership card. Cardholders can reserve a table by making a reservation in advance by phone. We hope Mr. Ji will continue to patronize our shop in the future."

An even more exquisite card was presented to Ji Ying.

Ji Ying didn't dare to take it, feeling that the card was too hot to handle.

As the old saying goes, one should not accept rewards without merit.

Even if you have money, you might not be able to get a membership card for this kind of store.

People are more hesitant to take things that are offered to them for free.

Xie Qi smiled and placed the card in front of Ji Ying.

"The lowest annual fee for a membership card in our store starts at 200,000 yuan, and you can only get one if you're a friend who brings you here."

In other words, having money doesn't guarantee success.

Li Tian calmly sipped her tea without offering any opinion.

As the art of war says, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

The marketplace is like a battlefield.

Entering the business world for the first time, they thought they could make a name for themselves with sheer courage and powerful connections, which was a bit of a pipe dream.

Open the bow without turning back the arrow.

Once you've embarked on this path, there's no turning back.

They lack business experience, but their background is an advantage.

Based solely on their own background, even if they couldn't see through the hidden demons and monsters, probably no one would dare to attack them rashly.

This gives them the opportunity to grow.

However, preparations for establishing necessary defenses must also begin.

Fortunately, they had people with them.

She doesn't regret starting the security company at all now, she just feels it came too late.

Those special forces soldiers can scout out enemy positions on the battlefield, so they can also be put to good use in the business world.

If there are a few outstanding individuals, this matter will be easy to handle.

While Xie Qi and Ji Ying were chatting, Li Tian had already been thinking a lot.

Although it's not yet clear what Xie Qi's purpose is in approaching them, it seems to be largely an attempt to curry favor.

"Mr. Xie, your accent doesn't sound like that of a local."

Xie Qi smiled.

"Our ancestors were native Shanghainese, but they moved to Malaysia a long time ago. After the opening up, we came back to trace our roots."

"Miss Li may not know me, but she must remember Xiao Hong, we are relatives."

Li Tian nodded with a smile.

"Xiao Hong and I were high school classmates. We met at the land auction last time, but we've both been busy and haven't seen each other in a long time."

Xie Qi smiled politely.

"I was also at the last auction; it was Xiao Hong who introduced you to me."

"It's a pity we didn't have a chance to chat for long."

"Now that you're on my turf, I should naturally extend the hospitality of a host and take this opportunity to get to know you."

Li Tian understood why Xie Qi knew her.

Although it's a bit of a stretch.

"I'm just a student who hasn't graduated yet, doing odd jobs and doing an internship at my uncle's company. Mr. Xie, what kind of cuisine does your restaurant serve? I've only heard of it, but I haven't had a chance to try it yet."

Xie Qi handed Li Tian a beautifully designed cookbook.

"It mainly consists of Huaiyang cuisine and Cantonese cuisine. The reputation is given by my friends. If you like it, Ms. Li, please come and support me."

Li Tian said "oh" and opened the recipe.

The menu includes not only the names of the dishes but also high-quality photos of the finished products.

There's absolutely no need to guess what the dish is based on its fancy name.

"I'm a native of the North, and I'm used to the rich, oily, and flavorful Northern cuisine. It's nice to change things up occasionally."

Xie Qi showed no dissatisfaction.

"How many people who come out to eat are really just after the food? Our environment here is quite elegant; it's suitable for discussing business or meeting friends."