Jiao Long drank a glass of milk but ate nothing else.
"Xiao Yang, shouldn't we treat the guests to lunch today? I haven't heard you make any arrangements."
Liu Mei had assumed Zhang Yang had everything arranged. In fact, he hadn't made any special plans. This time, instead of booking a banquet at a hotel, he had gone straight to Lin Dongqiang about having a meal at Elegant Residence. He hadn't intended anything formal—just a casual lunch with friends who had done him the honor of coming. He had no intention of using the occasion to collect cash gifts from friends and family.
"Mom, don't worry. We'll eat at our own restaurant, Elegant Residence. It'll save some money."
Zhang Yang answered casually. Liu Mei was delighted. He finally knew how to save money. Hosting the meal at their own restaurant would cost much less.
With Zhang Yang's company opening, Yang Gang was bound to show his support and come help out. Not long after Jiao Long arrived, Yang Gang and his wife showed up, bringing Cheng Hai and Yang Su with them.
As for his eldest brother-in-law Xia Shiying and Cheng Dongxue, neither had appeared yet.
"Mr. Zhang, we've been waiting for you!"
Zhang Yang arrived at the company entrance with the group. Lin Cheng and Lin Dongqiang were already there waiting, and they had brought flower baskets.
Nearby, Zhang Xin'ai was keeping Zhang Daoru company. As for Zhang Xin'ai, Zhang Yang hadn't seen her. She probably had something more important to do and hadn't come.
Many of those who had arrived were Zhang Yang's old friends, and they had all come uninvited. Zhang Yang didn't ask how they had found out.
"Thanks, everyone, for coming."
Zhang Yang tossed the keys to Lin Xiaofei, his secretary and assistant. It