Many things in this world are like this. If there is a cause, there will be an effect. For example, if someone you don't usually keep in touch with suddenly becomes enthusiastic about you, there is a high probability that they want to ask you for something! Many times the facts are such reality and coldness, and many people slowly grow up in this reality.
Liu Lei should be considered such a person, but what he has received is just some human sophistication, and other girls just use their own advantages. Generally, Liu Lei and the others think too much. But there are many people who are not as lucky as Liu Lei. Especially in business wars, there may be enemy traps everywhere, and these baits that lure you into the game are usually huge benefits, making it difficult for you to refuse them!
These methods are actually very common in business wars, especially for some relatively large projects with multiple companies bidding. Many companies will secretly use some methods to prevent rival companies from bidding! This kind of thing is very common in life. Whether it is in movies, TV series, or friends around us, we have all heard similar things!
Not only did the Liu family encounter a similar thing, that's why Liu Guojun asked Zhang Xiaodao to go back to live with the Liu family today, but even he didn't expect that his daughter would pick him up in person. In the past, for such things, the most you could do was to send a better car to pick them up, which was already a favor to the other party. This is how the Liu family usually treated guests.
But today, Liu Yating seems to be a bit selfish. Her series of actions not only stirred up the storm in Beijing University, but also almost cut off Zhang Xiaodao's romantic encounters, leaving Xiaodao unspeakably miserable! The most awesome thing is that after Xiaodao found out, she couldn't say anything wrong with her. As for Yu Gong, she did this for the safety of the Liu family. As for Yu privately, it's normal for her to do this, and you can't tell anything!
When Xiaodao and Liu Yating returned to Liu's house, it was not too late, and they happened to catch up with the Liu family who were preparing for dinner, but whether it was a coincidence or not, Xiaodao didn't know. With Liu Guojun's scheming mind, it was quite normal for him to want to arrange an opportunity to have dinner together, so Xiaodao was not sure whether it happened by chance or whether they had been waiting for him!
It wasn't until he saw most of the core members of the Liu family in the restaurant that he realized they were really waiting for him at home! In this case, no matter what time he returns to Liu's house, he will probably have to wait for this meal to be eaten together. Thinking that the trail would no longer be entangled here, I quickly followed Liu Yating and took a seat.
This restaurant is different from the place where Xiaodao often went to eat before. It is very spacious and has only one large round table. Many exquisite dishes have been placed on the table. One look at this place and you can tell that this should be a place where the Liu family specially entertains guests. Service staff of the Liu family are standing in the four corners of the restaurant.
In terms of the feel of the trail, this place is no worse than those outside hotels, and it is even better than outside hotels in terms of service. As expected of a big family, even having a meal is so particular, and the group of people sat down one after another under the guidance of the service staff.
Xiaodao was naturally sitting next to Liu Yating. If Liu Guojun didn't have this kind of vision, he probably wouldn't be able to be the head of the family for such a long time. Mr. Liu also came here today, and he seemed to be interested in the meal.
Xiaodao looked at Liu Yating and found that her expression seemed a little surprised. It seemed that although she knew something, she didn't seem to know much.
"Sister Yating, it seems that when you pick me up today, you won't let me come to the Hongmen Banquet! It seems that your convenience is not really a convenience!"
Xiaodao looked at Liu Yating with amusement. Although his tone did not mean to blame Liu Yating, there was a hint of resentment in his words. After all, he really thought that Liu Yating really wanted to pick him up. At most, she only went to pick him up because of the Beijing University Forum. He didn't expect that he would hide this dinner party. Although Xiaodao didn't mind having dinner with Liu's family, he always felt like he was being cheated, so that's why Xiaodao said that.
"Xiaodao, you misunderstood. Although I knew grandpa and the others had something to ask you, I didn't know it would be so grand. They didn't know that I would pick you up in person before, so they didn't tell me that there would be this meal. , they just asked me to find someone to take you back!"
Who is Liu Yating? She naturally heard the displeasure in Xiaodao's tone, but she was also wronged. Liu Guojun didn't tell her these things! So Liu Yating had to explain it to Xiaodao in a low voice. After all, she really didn't communicate with him in advance about this matter, so it was like she was lying to him!
It is estimated that even Liu Guojun did not expect that Liu Yating would pick up Zhang Xiaodao in person. Based on his understanding of his daughter, how could she be so arrogant and pick up a man! It was only when he saw them coming back together that he discovered the problem, but by then it was too late.
Liu Guojun saw Liu Yating and Zhang Xiaodao chatting quietly. As a person who had been there, he naturally knew that there was something wrong with this matter. So he waited until everyone was seated, waved the service staff to leave, and had the restaurant door closed before he started speaking.
"Today! We, the Liu family, wanted to have a meal with Mr. Zhang. We originally wanted Yating to send a car to pick up Mr. Zhang early. Unexpectedly, Yating went to pick you up herself, but her That driving skill is really worrying! Let’s raise a glass to Mr. Zhang and thank him for protecting us this time!”
Liu Guojun's words were full of confidence, and his voice could be heard very clearly in the entire restaurant. He took the lead in raising the glass, and after finishing his words, he drank it down in one gulp! Otherwise, Liu Guojun is an old fox. After his words came out, Xiaodao understood the whole thing clearly, making him unable to be angry with Liu Yating. It also made Zhang Xiaodao feel that this was a thank you banquet, making him unable to refuse Liu Guojun's kindness!
These few words solved his daughter's problem and let Zhang Xiaodao know the goodwill of the Liu family. What they said was really very reasonable. Xiaodao couldn't refuse it. Although he knew that this meal was definitely not that simple, he couldn't refuse it now.
If it was just a simple thank you banquet, Liu Guojun would not have invited so many core members. Although there were many of them, such a scene would still be too small. It's better to call all the Liu family members here, so that it will feel lively!
"Thank you very much to the Liu family for their hospitality. I am naturally very happy, especially today, Sister Yating personally picked me up." Zhang Xiaodao did not think about anything more, but stood up and said a polite word, and then took a bite. The wine in the glass was drained, and then he turned to look at Liu Yating, indicating that he didn't care about the dinner! In fact, Xiaodao knew very well that the person who was in charge was Liu Guojun, so how could he be angry with Liu Yating!
"But, I'm happy. I know that Uncle Liu must have something to say today. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a game, so in order not to spoil everyone's happiness, let's talk clearly before eating! Otherwise, it won't happen in a while I just focus on eating, I’m afraid it will affect the Liu family’s major events!”
Xiaodao put the empty wine glass on the table, and then calmly said what he said, without saving any face for Liu Guojun. After all, he was the one who plotted against himself today. If he really wanted to treat himself to a meal, he wouldn't have informed him in advance. As for having such a temporary dinner party?
Xiaodao's words were said lightly. If it weren't for Liu Yating's relationship, he would have left here directly. Xiaodao especially doesn't like eating such impure meals. He is a person who likes to follow his heart. It's normal to dislike such a hypocritical meal, not to mention that it's done by someone else!
"Actually, it's nothing serious. It's true that I want to treat you to a casual meal, so Mr. Zhang, don't think too much about it. Let's chat while eating so many delicious foods!"
Mr. Liu is indeed the spiritual pillar of the Liu family. Although he is also worried about offending Zhang Xiaodao, the momentum of the family leader has not weakened at all. He spoke in an extremely calm manner, as if he was chatting with his junior, very gentle and close. After finishing speaking, Mr. Liu picked up a piece of green vegetables with chopsticks, put it in his mouth and chewed it slowly, nodding his head from time to time, looking like it was delicious.
Those who didn't know thought that Mr. Liu was chatting with the younger generation. Seeing Mr. Liu like this, Xiaodao's dissatisfaction gradually subsided. He was the oldest elder of the Liu family, and he was talking to him like this. Xiaodao was really embarrassed. What more to pursue!
"Okay, old man, is it so delicious? I want to try it too!"
Xiaodao also understood the principle of giving up when something was good, and it was expected that the Liu family would ask him for something, so he followed Mr. Liu's words and went down the stairs. This also meant that Xiaodao no longer cared about this matter, so the atmosphere in the entire restaurant slowly recovered and was no longer so embarrassing.
Seeing that Zhang Xiaodao was already eating, the Liu family slowly began to use their chopsticks, and the table began to have a dining atmosphere. For a time, the entire restaurant felt like a family and everything was going well. After all, such things were actually quite rare in the Liu family. Although there are many people in the Liu family, it is still very rare for them to sit together and eat together in such a calm manner.
Xiaodao didn't care so much and just started eating without worrying about the Liu family at all. Except for occasionally picking up some dishes for Liu Yating, he spent the rest of the time working hard to cook. After everyone ate in silence for a few minutes, Mr. Liu’s voice came over again.
"Mr. Zhang, actually I invited you here this time because our Liu family has been tricked by others. Although if we can't solve it, we will only lose some money. But we, the Liu family, must get back this face. Otherwise, it will be difficult for our Liu family to gain a foothold in the capital in the future."
Mr. Liu slowly put down his chopsticks and spoke calmly, as if this matter was not important at all. But if it's really not important, then why would he appear here!
Xiaodao understood this truth, and he was not in a hurry. Just like the ordinary Liu family, he slowly ate the food in his mouth and then started to look at Mr. Liu, with an expression like a junior looking at an elder.
"Then we have to get this face back. I think Uncle Liu had the same thought when he asked me to come over. You should tell me what the specific matter is first!"
"Okay, let me say it! This happened some time ago. Yating had not taken over the Liu family's business at that time. There is a piece of land in the capital with a very good location for auction. This land is due to its geographical location. It's so good that it has attracted many companies to bid. Mr. Zhang, you may not understand how important a piece of land with a good location is!"
At this time, Liu Yating's third uncle took the initiative to speak. Mr. Liu didn't need to talk about such a trivial matter in person. Besides, he also knew about this matter very well! It’s just that he stopped in the middle of speaking. After all, the opportunity to talk to Mr. Zhang should be equally divided among the others. At least this way, Mr. Zhang could get to know the people here!
"Mr. Zhang is like this. The land resources in Beijing are very tight now. It can be said that the better locations have been bought up long ago. A piece of better land is very important to a company, so This time, after our Liu family got the news, we started taking action as soon as possible!"
At this time, Liu Yating's second uncle also spoke up, explaining Xiaodao in a tacit understanding!
"So on the day of the bidding, the atmosphere was very hot, and there were a lot of bidding companies. In fact, every company was determined to win. It's just that they underestimated us too much, and in the end we were the only ones left in the competition. The Liu family and the Zhao family fought, and in the end it was our Liu family who won this land at a price that was nearly double the market price. Although the cost this time was a bit high, it is still very suitable from a long-term perspective!"
Another core member of the Liu family continued to explain. It was like a symposium, and everyone had to say a few words.
Xiaodao was very confused at this time. He glanced at Liu Yating before speaking out what was in his heart.
"Didn't you already take over this land? Isn't this a good thing? Why are you looking so sad?"
Liu Guojun blushed, looked at Mr. Liu a little embarrassed, then looked at Liu Yating before he spoke about the reason.
"Originally, we were all very happy. After all, we had won this land! But because I didn't investigate carefully at the time, I didn't find out until I went through the formalities that this land used to belong to a subsidiary of the Zhao family. It’s obvious that the Zhao family is trying to trick our Liu family!”
No wonder Liu Guojun looked ashamed. It turned out that he had been tricked by others. Xiaodao snickered in his heart. It turns out that Liu Guojun, who has always been scheming, sometimes makes miscalculations. It seems that there is a real master in this Zhao family! At least their scheming is extraordinary, and they can make the old fox in front of them suffer such a dumb loss.
Although Xiaodao managed his expression very well, anyone who was careful could guess what Xiaodao was thinking. Liu Yating beside him also touched Xiaodao gently, reminding him that he still had to pay attention. Xiaodao, who was still snickering secretly, quickly adjusted his mood after being reminded by Liu Yating!
"Even if it's a business investment failure, it's not a big deal. You can't solve anything if you come to me!"
Xiaodao looked at the Liu family present with a little confusion and surprise. He was a little doubtful that this matter would really be that simple?
