Chapter 4: A conversation in the backyard
Seeing the old man lose his temper, everyone fell silent, not daring to speak, including the man who had earlier scoffed at the idea that Su Can could exchange a few words with him.
But they all turned to stare at Su Can. Where had this kid popped up from? He had casually tossed out some beer theory, making the old man look at the rest of them as though they were useless.
"Go do whatever you're supposed to be doing. You're not even as dependable as a child. I like this kid. I'll have a chat with him! All of you, leave!" Gripping his cane, the old man spoke angrily to the group. He looked rather like a child who had been provoked, but not one of them dared linger. They exchanged glances and decided it would be best to leave for now.
At the construction corporation, the old man stood above everyone else, and his word had always been final. He also had extensive connections in Xiangcheng. His temper was extremely eccentric, and he often started berating people before they had exchanged even three sentences. Over the years, he had cast a shadow over everyone in the company, from five- or six-year-old children to his old subordinates. Everyone felt some trepidation in his presence. Who didn't choose their words carefully to suit his temper?
No one knew whose child this boy was. Not only did he speak recklessly, but he sounded utterly certain of himself. There had never been any shortage of people trying to win the old man over, including deputy managers recruited through open hiring. With their master's degrees and impressive credentials, they thought a few words would be enough to impress him and cater to his tastes. Instead,