All the dishes we ordered were on the table now, and at a glance, they were all delicacies from the mountains and the sea. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Just this table of dishes alone, to speak modestly, would probably cost into the four figures.

This showed the strength of their family here.

"Mr. Gu, I don’t know if the food here will be to your taste."

At this time, He Jingmei spoke to Gu Chen.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen quickly replied, "You’re too kind, there’s really no need to go to such expense."

In fact, Gu Chen hadn’t taken the matter too seriously, but seeing how much importance they were placing on it, he became somewhat nervous.

"There really aren’t many kind-hearted people like Mr. Gu these days," he said to Gu Chen.

"I believe there are still more good people in society, and in those times, many people actually wanted to lend a hand but were prevented by their physical condition."

Perhaps it was because he’d spent too much time with Tangtang.

So when Gu Chen began to speak, his words were filled with a lecturing tone.

"Mr. Gu, I just heard from Old Master Wei that the business you do in Chuan City is doing well."

He suddenly asked Gu Chen with curiosity.

Gu Chen paused upon hearing this, then said, "Actually, it’s just so-so. It’s mainly that those gods are willing to give face."

"Gods?" She was taken aback upon hearing Gu Chen’s words.

"Yeah, haven’t you heard that saying? The customer is God."

After Gu Chen said that, it instantly made He Jingmei laugh a little.

"You’re right, Mr. Gu, the customer is God." He Jingmei quickly nodded her head in agreement with Gu Chen’s words.

"Mr. Gu, let’s eat," she said to Gu Chen at that moment.

Looking at the full table of food, Gu Chen didn’t have much of an appetite, but still, he picked up his chopsticks and tried a little bite.

After eating, he saw that He Jingmei was looking at him with an expectant face.

"Mr. Gu, how do you find the taste?" she asked Gu Chen.

In such a situation, of course, Gu Chen couldn’t say no.

"The taste is good," he uttered the day’s first insincere remark.

Upon hearing that, He Jingmei immediately became proud.

"This is the best local food we have,"

She clearly hoped that Gu Chen would be satisfied.

Gu Chen nodded upon hearing this but didn’t say anything superfluous.

The food here could be described as both tasty and not tasty.

Tasty, because for guests who had never been to Qiwei Vegetarian, the food here would probably be not bad.

Not tasty, because anyone who had been to Qiwei Vegetarian would generally not be too interested in these dishes.

Just like Old Master Wei today, if he hadn’t been too hungry, he probably wouldn’t have any appetite at all.

"Mr. Gu, I hear you also own a restaurant in Chuan City?" He had heard Old Master Wei mention it earlier, so he asked Gu Chen now.

Gu Chen nodded in response.

"I do have a restaurant called Qiwei Vegetarian. If you have time in the future, you’re welcome to try it." That’s how I put it to her.

The name sounded very simple, and He Jingmei didn’t seem very interested upon hearing it.

"Then when I have time, I’ll make sure to visit Chuan City," He Jingmei said.

Gu Chen didn’t continue talking, as going or not both had their benefits.

If he went there, he estimated that He Jingmei would never again be able to endure the food from this restaurant.

There’s a saying that people who haven’t seen the light can endure darkness.

As long as she never visited Qiwei Vegetarian, the dishes made by this hotel would always be her favorite.

The two of them hadn’t been here very long, and had barely managed to get through another half hour.

It was at this time that He Jin came in from outside.

Cautiously still wearing that white shirt, looking prim and proper, he walked in and sat down directly next to He Jingmei.

When he saw him, Gu Chen no longer seemed natural.

He could tell that this He Jin was definitely an influential person locally.

Regardless of whether it was due to his family, one could tell from his demeanor that He Jin was out of the ordinary.

"Mr. Gu, I am really sorry to keep you waiting," He Jin said very politely to Gu Chen.

"Not at all, not at all, it’s me who has troubled you," Gu Chen waved his hand.

"You mustn’t say that, without you, the two seniors would not have reunited today."

He Jin did not show any disdain for Gu Chen because of his own social status.

On the contrary, he showed great respect to Gu Chen.

"Mr. Gu, I’ve heard of your Ping’an Real Estate; you’re taking on a major urban development project for the whole city. It’s truly a blessing for the people of Chuan City to have someone like you in charge."

These words weighed heavy, and upon hearing them Gu Chen didn’t know how to respond.

"You’re being too polite, you really shouldn’t say that," he said.

"All I do is because of everyone’s trust in me; I’m really just an ordinary person."

"Doing well on this project is to not let down that trust."

Gu Chen knew how to talk in social situations, so at that moment, he said what should be said and kept silent on what shouldn’t.

"Mr. Gu, you really mustn’t underestimate yourself."

From the moment He Jin entered the door to the current, ongoing ten minutes, a rather strange mode of mutual business flattery had commenced.

Gu Chen himself couldn’t quite understand why this was happening.

It could be due to He Jin’s social status or perhaps his usual way of handling affairs.

However, Gu Chen had seen his fair share of spectacular scenes, so he knew exactly how to speak at this time.

He Jingmei, listening by the side, seemed to be doing so with great reluctance.

Then she quickly intervened, "Alright, brother, let’s not bring your work attitude to this dinner."

It was as if he had already heard enough of He Jin’s platitudes.

He Jin just gave an embarrassed smile upon hearing this and didn’t continue with anything else.

"I apologize, Mr. Gu, it’s a habit," he said.

After saying this, He Jin quickly added, "I just heard from Old Master Wei that you are interested in Dai Mountain?"

Upon hearing about this project, Gu Chen promptly replied, "It’s not so much interest as it is a desire to invest and develop. There’s a lot of open land on the mountain now.

If these open spaces could be turned into stalls,

it would not only change the situation on Dai Mountain but also make the journey very comfortable for all tourists.

And if this project is well developed, it will also boost the entire local economy."

After Gu Chen finished saying this, he saw He Jin nod.

"Mr. Gu, I am actually willing to support this project of yours," he said to Gu Chen.