While plain tea is certainly good.
It couldn't compare to Maotai wine when it came to fostering relationships.
"They should be here soon."
Jiang Hongfei understood Section Chief Guo's hint and replied in a low voice. He was also anxious. After preparing the tea set, he rushed over immediately, fearing he would be late and unable to immediately blend into the atmosphere of the dinner table.
He'd thought delivering a bottle of Maotai wine, such a simple task, would have Jiang Shu and the servers waiting at the door.
He hadn't expected there to be no movement whatsoever until now!
If the Maotai wine arrived after the dishes were served, what would be the point!
Jiang Hongfei couldn't help but open Weixin and send a message to Jiang Shu's account: "Why aren't you here yet? Hurry up, hurry up! Bring it straight in!"
The message disappeared without a trace, no reply.
Amidst the laughter and chatter of the people at the table, Jiang Hongfei grew more anxious as he waited, his scalp starting to itch.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Finally, a knock sounded at the door.
Jiang Hongfei, who had been paying attention to the door, immediately stood up and went to meet it.
The server pushed the door open and walked in, holding a tray with a bottle of Maotai wine clearly displayed on it.
Jiang Hongfei let out a long sigh of relief. With a joyous expression, he took the Maotai wine from the server. Without regard for his cousin still standing at the door, he turned directly and walked towards the dining table, preparing to pour the first cup of wine for Director Zheng.
At the doorway, Jiang Shu's lowered eyes were filled with a calm expression.
His cousin was becoming more and more opportunistic.
If it weren't for Grandpa and Grandma being here tonight, wanting to see their eldest grandson Jiang Hongfei, he wouldn't have followed him all this way.
But, that was enough.
"Go back early. Grandpa and Grandma are waiting."
Towards Jiang Hongfei's retreating back, he issued one last notification. Jiang Shu didn't bother to see who the so-called important leader was and turned to leave.
He couldn't acknowledge such a cousin.
If Grandpa and Grandma really wanted to see him, they should let Jiang Yongren come.
"This cousin of Jiang Hongfei is so ill-mannered!"
Section Chief Guo, who was holding tea and drinking, almost dropped his teacup. A thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
This was no ordinary casual gathering of friends!
No matter how low Jiang Hongfei's status was, he was now accompanying Director Zheng!
How could family be more important than Director Zheng?
It was preposterous!
He quickly stood up, intending to reprimand the young man.
Just then, a voice suddenly sounded from beside him: "Student Jiang Shu?"
The voice was very familiar and, through the not-so-large private room, directly reached Jiang Shu, who had turned around.
Jiang Shu turned back and saw the middle-aged man in the main seat smiling.
Instantly, a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face:
"Uncle Zheng, what a coincidence."
It's over.
The moment Jiang Shu spoke his first word.
Jiang Hongfei had only one thought in his mind.
He shouldn't have let Jiang Shu stay behind in the first place!
Knowing full well that he was here to call him back, he still made him run an errand.
He was so stupid!
Now that the words were out.
Should he leave or stay?
Leaving would be disrespectful to Director Zheng.
Staying, however, might give Director Zheng the impression that he was unfilial!
Jiang Hongfei's scalp tingled, and his footsteps halted. The joy on his face vanished, replaced by a flush.
He had no idea what to do.
However, at that moment.
In his eyes, the ceiling was present. Director Zheng actually called out his cousin's name.
And his cousin had actually replied, "Uncle Zheng."
What's wrong with this world...
My cousin Jiang Shu, isn't he still in high school?
My second uncle, isn't he just a retired worker who drives Didi?
My aunt, doesn't she just run a small clothing store?
A family like theirs.
Jiang Shu, how could he possibly know Director Zheng?!!!
On the wine table, Section Chief Guo, who had just stood up and was about to say a few words, also changed his expression. Could it be that this young man has some background if he can call Director Zheng "Uncle Zheng"?
After a series of thoughts, he looked at Zheng Yanbo with a fawning expression and said, "Director Zheng, you know this young student. Come, come, student, sit over here. Let's chat casually and eat casually."
As he spoke, Section Chief Guo got up from his seat and began to greet Jiang Shu.
His expression changed rapidly, able to bend and stretch. How could he, who had reached this position, be compared to a hothead like Jiang Hongfei?
"Well, if Jiang Shu is not in a hurry, come and sit. I have something here that might require your help."
It was only after hearing Zheng Yanbo speak that Jiang Shu took a few steps forward and entered the private room.
In this real world, there weren't many people who had truly helped him.
Zheng Yanbo was one of them.
Those few conversations in the principal's office were genuine guidance.
Although he had figured out a lot himself, what he had figured out could only be the general trend, not the details.
A single word from a true master is worth a thousand words.
After learning about the existence of Heaven and Earth Precious Medicine and Exotic Beast Meat, his goal truly became clear.
On Xuan Star, with a martial arts realm far exceeding that of ordinary people, he would obtain a great deal of martial arts resources.
Then, with various resources, he would quickly improve his strength in another world where resources were monopolized!
Forming a virtuous cycle!
"Uncle Zheng, just tell me what you need."
Jiang Shu walked up to Zheng Yanbo, keeping a few steps away from Ye Zhenzhen beside him, and said.
"Let me introduce you, this is Miss Ye, Ye Zhenzhen, a very popular star among you young people. You must have heard of her. She's going to film a martial arts promotional video in our Jicheng City recently. Since you are both young people, you can explain some key points of the Horse Stance."
"Although it's just a promotional video, it's good to be a bit rigorous. And, since it's a promotional video, it's naturally perfect to have one male and one female. I was worried before, thinking about which celebrity could come. Now, I think your image is even better than those male celebrities."
Zheng Yanbo put down his teacup and said, "Of course, this is up to you. After all, you have your college entrance examination now, and time is quite tight. If you have time, you can take a few days to film it. This matter is more beneficial than detrimental. Besides a good film fee, you can also accumulate some popularity."
"In this day and age, popularity is money, and martial arts cultivation can't be done without money."
He thought highly of Jiang Shu.
Zheng Yanbo was giving him another favor. If Jiang Shu's future could truly soar with the general trend of the Xia Kingdom.
Then his actions today would benefit him immensely in the coming months.
Of course, besides investing, he also genuinely liked Jiang Shu's personality.
Direct and straightforward, repaying kindness with kindness, and repaying grievances with grievances.
People like this are the most suitable to deal with.
"I should have some time recently."
Without thinking much, Jiang Shu replied immediately.
In Pingling County, he had already become a formal disciple of the Hungry Tiger Martial Arts School. He only needed to perfect the three methods of training, nurturing, and combat to officially learn the Roaring Tiger Mountain Strength and become a warrior in the Skin Grinding Realm.
In reality, his full-body vital energy circulation was already established. If he spent more time perfecting the Horse Stance, he would definitely be admitted to the Academy.
Taking a few days off to film a martial arts promotional video was not a big problem.
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