I Have Long Lamented That Human Hearts Are Less Steady Than Water, Stirring Up Waves on Level Ground at the Slightest Provocation
"They burned down the newspaper office over something so trivial?" Song Tianyao finished reading the newspaper and said to Chu Xiaoxin, "It's unlikely that Chen Judy would have the guts to hire someone to write a story like this, is it?"
Chu Xiaoxin, still fuming, gritted his teeth as he said, "Since meeting Peiying, I've broken off all ties with Chen Judy and haven't mistreated her. Giving her money shouldn't have been her doing."
"Since it has nothing to do with Chen Judy, why are you so angry, Big Brother? Can't you see I'm not angry?" Song Tianyao smiled at Chu Xiaoxin.
Chu Xiaoxin stared at Song Tianyao: "The newspapers didn't even mention you, why are you angry?"
"They didn't even mention my talent. Chen Judy is already a female strategist, and I've at least run errands for you, Big Brother, without even appearing in the newspaper once." Song Tianyao said, "Calm down. If you burn down the newspaper office, wouldn't that be telling everyone in Hong Kong that you're that heartless, fickle rich young master?"
Chu Xiaoxin persisted, saying, "Are you just going to let this newspaper slander me? How can I save face if I don't find out who's making fun of me? It's almost Spring Festival, and they're jumping out to rub it in at this time. Do they want me to be embarrassed for the whole year?" Peiying said that some of her friends had also read the story and were using it as a joke to tease Peiying.
"Someone's writing a story, so why don't you get someone to write one too? Miss Lu gave you the newspaper, not because she expects you to burn down the newspaper office to vent her anger. You could have someone write about how you met and fell in love with Miss Lu, and how you built a blood transfusion service center named after her to express your feelings. Then, subtly hint that you offended someone by building the blood transfusion service center, which is why someone is smearing you." Song Tianyao shrugged at Chu Xiaoxin: "If they publish it in one newspaper, you publish it in five. Then have a radio storyteller broadcast it. Everyone will know you're a devoted lover, which will both promote yourself and allow you to publicly express your love for Miss Lu. I guarantee Miss Lu will throw herself at you, making her friends jealous. If they really want to burn down the newspaper office, they can wait a month or two before having someone do it. By then, everyone will have forgotten the story, and the fire won't be related to you, Big Brother. You can investigate slowly then. Since they only dare to do such underhanded things, they're just small fry, not worth getting so worked up about."
"I just can't swallow this." Chu Xiaoxin slumped back into his chair, seething with resentment. Although he couldn't swallow his anger, by the time Song Tianyao finished speaking, his face was still somewhat gloomy, but the agitation from before was gone. "I believe you. I'll find a few newspapers to write about the stock market for me later!"
"Big Brother, speaking of which, why did you call me here?" Song Tianyao sat down opposite Chu Xiaoxin, changed the subject, and asked Chu Xiaoxin.
"Tang Jingyuan's Dad, Tang Wenbao, wants to invite you to lunch. He asked me to make the invitation. He's an elder in Chiu Chow, and I have a good relationship with Tang Jingyuan, so it's hard to refuse. That's why I asked you to come over. I want to talk to you about their intentions first, so I don't say anything that would put you in a difficult position." Chu Xiaoxin flicked the ash from his cigar and looked at Song Tianyao: "Is the Tang family also planning to get involved in your business? Is that why they asked you to come?"
"No problem, he can talk about whatever he wants. It's a sham business, and no one says only I can do it. If he wants to do it, no one will stop him. If he needs my help, I'll do my best to help him out of respect for you and Chairman Chu," Song Tianyao said to Chu Xiaoxin. "However, how things turn out in the end is his own business."
Chapter 259 Human hearts are more turbulent than water; even calm waters can stir up waves.
Tang Wenbao invited Chu Xiaoxin and Song Tianyao to the Kowloon Fengshun Restaurant in Kowloon. Like Chiu Chow Restaurant and Shantou Restaurant, Fengshun Restaurant holds a unique place in the hearts of Chiu Chow people. It is also one of the three top choices for Chiu Chow people to entertain their fellow townsmen in Hong Kong. Most Chiu Chow people choose these three restaurants when entertaining their fellow townsmen in Hong Kong. Tang Wenbao's choice of this restaurant for Chu Xiaoxin and Song Tianyao also shows that everyone is from Chiu Chow people.
"It's not appropriate to Ah Sin anymore; you should address him Mr. Chu." Tang Wenbao, who had been waiting outside the restaurant, greeted Chu Xiaoxin and Song Tianyao with a smile as they stepped out of the car. Chu Xiaoxin was dressed in a black Tang suit with a round neck and Chinese knot Tang suit, and black cloth shoes with white trim.
Standing beside him, Tang Jingyuan greeted him warmly, "Brother Sin."
"Uncle Bao, don't make fun of me, we're family. Are you standing here to scare me into turning around and leaving?" Chu Xiaoxin said to Tang Wenbao. "I'm not like before, where you told me to bring A-Yao to have dinner with you, and I immediately came obediently?"
As he spoke, Chu Xiaoxin introduced Tang Wenbao and Tang Jingyuan to Song Tianyao: "This is A-Yao."
"Mr. Tang, Young Master Yuan." Song Tianyao stood smiling beside Chu Xiaoxin and greeted Tang Wenbao and Tang Jingyuan.
When Song Tianyao was working as Chu Xiaoxin's secretary, he had met Tang Jingyuan from the Young Masters' Club, so he was not unfamiliar with this rich young master.
Tang Wenbao took the initiative to shake hands with Song Tianyao: "Don't call me Mr. Tang, Young Master Yuan. Just call me Uncle Bao, and him Ah Yuan. We're all family, no need to be so polite."
"Please come in, please come in." Tang Wenbao ushered the two into the restaurant's private room. Song Tianyao hadn't seen Tang Boqi outside, and now that they were inside, he still hadn't seen Tang Boqi. While the waiter was pouring tea for everyone, Song Tianyao casually asked Tang Wenbao, "Uncle Bao, where's that Young Master Qi from United States?"
"Billy Zai? He's gone back to United States for Spring Festival. Although his family has lived in United States for many years, they still can't get used to United States New Year. Ah Yuan just took him to the airport this morning. He won't be back until after Spring Festival," Tang Wenbao said with a smile when Song Tianyao asked about Tang Boqi.
Song Tianyao nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face, and looked at Tang Jingyuan beside him.
Tang Wenbao and Tang Jingyuan had been observing Chu Xiaoxin and Song Tianyao's expressions. Noticing Song Tianyao's expression, Tang Jingyuan immediately raised his glass and said to Chu Xiaoxin and Song Tianyao, "No matter what, Brother Sin is now Justice of the Peace, a role model for us young people in Chiu Chow. As for A-Yao, needless to say, he is praised by Chairman Chu at such a young age. Even after becoming a Justice of the Peace, Brother Sin is still willing to associate with someone as insignificant as me and still considers me a friend. I am very touched. It seems that no matter what, only we Chiu Chow people are truly loyal. I'll toast Brother Sin and A-Yao first."