Chapter 66: In the eye of the storm
"An uncle of mine runs a magazine business. The magazine paid for this car. It was just meant as transportation at the time. Even you heard about it." Su Can smiled. He did not need to explain things to Li Lan the way he had to Tang Wu.
Li Lan studied Su Can before saying, "Heard about it? I was stunned. That was a beautiful move, kid, driving a nice new car to meet your mother-in-law's family. Honestly, I didn't think you had that kind of money, but you really surprised me this time." Li Lan took a deep drag, pinched the filter, and nodded. "Satisfying."
"What magazine does your uncle publish? I'll take a look. I read regularly."
"Fashion Culture. It's only just come onto the market. If you're going to read it, Brother Li, you'll have to take out a long-term subscription." Su Can smiled, not forgetting to drum up business for his magazine.
"You'll certainly have my support. I'll check the bookstore today. They should have it, right?" Li Lan smiled. "I was just passing through here today. I have a lunch meeting with the head of a software company this afternoon. He wants us to use their management system, but we're still considering it. I happened to have time, so I came to chat. How have you and Tang Wu been doing with your studies and campus life lately? Really, I'm checking on Tang Wu through you. You know what she's like. She certainly wouldn't say this much to me, and meeting her on campus wouldn't be very convenient..."
Su Can felt that Li Lan really did have a knack for saying just what suited the listener, words that felt good from the bottom of one's heart. Even