Luckily, that old geezer Cui Chengming hadn't poured Hua Jian any tea.
Otherwise, Hua Jian would have sprayed it all over his face by now.
Bo Lin's expression remained unchanged. "Hua Jian and I are friends, and he's also my family's private tutor."
Cui Chengming raised an eyebrow. It was hard to tell whether he believed him.
"So that's how it is. Although we've met a few times, Mr. Bo, we've never had a chance to talk properly. Today is the perfect opportunity. Please."
Cui Chengming had shown Bo Lin every courtesy, so Bo Lin couldn't keep giving him the cold shoulder.
He raised the cup and let the tea touch his lips, acknowledging Cui Chengming's hospitality.
The Bo Family had extensive connections. Although its patriarch had stepped down, his influence still lingered.
Even with all his accomplishments, Cui Chengming couldn't go too far with a member of the Bo Family.
"What happened today was a misunderstanding. Hua Jian and I hit it off immediately, so I specifically sent someone to invite him over to catch up. I didn't expect it to cause a misunderstanding, Mr. Bo."
"Your success as a self-made man is admirable, Chairman Cui, but you should be more careful about whom you employ. We live in a society governed by law. Cui Zhao's way of handling things is bound to make enemies."
Catch up, my ass. He just wants to become my dad without lifting a finger.
After each of them had said his piece, the conversation stalled again.
Noticing that both men were looking at him, Hua Jian asked, "Why don't you two keep talking? I have something to do. Can I leave first?"
"Give my proposal some more thought," Cui Chengming said. "I'll wait for your good news."
Then he and Bo Lin