Ma Dahai said it was at the Sihai Hotel.
I laughed and said, "The Li family is very serious about going to such a high-end restaurant."
Ma Dahai flattered me: "That's for sure. It doesn't depend on who is invited. Your backstage is so tough. They hope to have a good relationship with you. Later, if Xiao Li gets promoted or something, you can do it too." Please help me."
When he said this, Ma Dahai lowered his voice and said, "By the way, there are a few more words I don't know whether I should say."
I said that since you have said this, you must be planning to tell me, so just say it.
Ma Dahai said with a smile: "Xiao Li's parents called me yesterday and kept asking me about you, such as what your parents do, how you work, how much income you have, etc. I don't think what they mean. , seems to have some thoughts of wanting you to be my son-in-law."
"Son-in-law? Me and Li Yiran?"
"yes."
I chuckled: "Then they probably just asked me casually. I'm almost an orphan. I don't have a house, a car, and a job. Why are they willing to marry their daughter to me?"
"It's hard to say. What they want is actually the relationship behind you. House and income are secondary. Anyway, I feel that their family has this intention, so I will tell you. And I think their family is quite good. Yes, although his father is not a very big official in the industry and commerce, he can still talk to you. From now on, when you do business..."
Realizing that Ma Dahai seemed to be interested in bringing Li Yiran and me together, I immediately interrupted Ma Dahai: "Okay, relationships depend on fate. Li Yiran and I may not have this fate."
Ma Dahai accepted the offer and said, "Okay, then we'll be waiting for you all over the world."
After hanging up the phone, I took a taxi to Sihai and met Ma Dahai and Li Yiran's parents in a luxury box. However, what surprised me was that Li Yiran was not there at the time.
I can understand it.
Li Yiran has always disliked me, knowing that he might not want to come if he wanted to have dinner with me.
After saying hello to the three of them, I was invited to take a seat.
Qin Meifang handed me a menu and said politely: "My daughter knows she wants to have dinner with you and has been putting on makeup at home. She is a bit of a procrastinator and takes a long time to heal, so she can't come over until later. I'm sorry. Ah, but we don’t have to wait for her, you can just order.”
Qin Meifang's words almost made me laugh.
Isn't this nonsense?
Will Li Yiran put on makeup at home for so long just to see me?
How is that possible? He obviously didn't want to see me and was delaying the meeting on purpose, or he would make a phone call later and find an excuse not to come at all.
But I don't care. This meal is just a favor to Ma Dahai. After all, I have caused trouble to others after I was released from prison, and I will continue to have trouble in the future.
I handed the menu to Ma Dahai and asked him to take the order. Ma Dahai politely gave it back to me.
I smiled and said, "I've been here so often that I don't know what's delicious. It's better for you to come. I'm sure the dishes you pick will be delicious."
"Then if you don't like to eat the ones I picked, it's not a sin on my part."
"It's okay. I'm not picky about food. Just order it. I believe you."
"Okay, okay, then I'll have some."
After ordering the food, we started chatting casually. The topic of conversation at the beginning was naturally about Hu Tianxiang, and then we talked about official affairs.
Maybe they think that since I am a young man in my early twenties and have not been involved in official circles, they think that I don’t know much about the things there.
But I had a good chat with them, and the couple's eyes lit up later.
After talking about this, Li Yiran's father also talked to me about other topics. Whether it was business, military or philosophical topics about how to live in the world, he talked to me a lot.
I could feel that the couple seemed to be intentionally "testing" me, as if they wanted to explore the depth of my person.
And my performance obviously satisfied them. The more we talked, the smaller their eyes narrowed, the bigger the smiles on their faces, and the better their attitude towards me.
Li Yiran's father later said that he was in a very good mood and had to drink some wine with me today.
In fact, at the beginning of the dinner, her dad apologized to me, saying that he had a health problem and couldn't drink more. He hoped that I could bear with it, but now he obviously doesn't care so much anymore.
Of course, when they pay attention to me, I pay attention to them.
In fact, from the enthusiastic attitude his parents had toward me after they found out about my background, I could tell that they were also snobbish.
However, compared with Lin Chuyao's mother, they are so snobbish that it makes people feel comfortable. It can be felt that their cultural accomplishment is relatively high, and overall they are more in line with my impression of "in-system" workers.
Maybe because she felt that Li Yiran never came, and the couple was quite embarrassed, Qin Meifang went out several times to call Li Yiran in the corridor to urge her.
After I had finished eating and drinking, the door of the box was pushed open, and then a woman walked in.
It was Li Yiran.
When I saw Li Yiran, I couldn't help laughing.
Qin Meifang said that Li Yiran put on makeup at home to see me. At this time, Li Yiran didn't put on any makeup at all and was completely bare-faced.
Even her hair was simply tied into a ponytail with a rubber band, and her clothes were very ordinary sweatpants and plain short-sleeves. It felt like she had just gotten up at home and then casually got up and put on a pair of close-fitting clothes.
But she is indeed beautiful. Even if she is bare-faced and wearing ordinary clothes, she is still pleasing to the eye. And because she is dressed in "everyday" clothes, she looks like a sister next door.
The expression on her face looked rather cold, but when she looked at me, her eyes still showed disgust.
Qin Meifang was naturally a little angry when she saw Li Yiran looking like this.
After looking at me, Qin Meifang showed an embarrassed expression, then walked over and patted Li Yiran on the arm: "You kid, didn't you say you were wearing makeup?"
Li Yiran said emotionlessly: "I'm too lazy to do it. It's not an important thing anyway, and I'm not meeting anyone important. It doesn't matter to me."
"Oh, you are so mad at me. Why is it not important anymore? Zhang Yang or horse racing, which one is not important? What did mom tell you at home? You are like this..."
I interrupted Qin Meifang and said, "Auntie, it's okay. I think Sister Yiran looks pretty good. This is not a formal occasion. We are just having a casual meal. Don't talk about her."
As I said that, I pointed to a chair next to me: "Sister Yiran hasn't eaten yet. Sit down and have something to eat. Do you want to order some more dishes for you?"
Li Yiran rolled his eyes at me, as if he was about to say something like "I'm not your sister", but after Qin Meifang pinched her, she didn't say it in the end.
She turned around and found a seat to sit down. She also specially picked a seat farthest away from me. When she was done, she said hello to Ma Dahai. After all, she was the leader.
"Zhang Yang, don't be angry. Her father and I have really spoiled her since she was a child." Qin Meifang said with a wry smile at this time.
I looked at Li Yiran, and Li Yiran looked at me. Her eyes were still very contemptuous and unconvinced.
The more I see her like this, the more I want to tease her.
I stared at her intently and smiled in a teasing tone: "I won't be angry. Sister Yiran is like this, but I think it's a bit cute. I just like people with such a bad temper."
