Chapter 152 Cooperation Out of the question (4 words added to this chapter)
Chapter 152 Cooperation Out of the question (4 words added to this chapter)
"Come in quickly, the family has made lots of delicious food for you."
Hu Yuanyuan pulled Tian Zhenzhen along and headed home first.
"This girl is really obsessed with money. I bet no one can compare to Zhenzhen's place in her heart right now." Hu Wenhua was at a loss with his younger sister.
Although his younger sister was a bit vain, her personality wasn't too bad, and sometimes he just couldn't do anything about her.
After saying that, seeing that Tian Yunying looked a little tense, knowing that she was nervous because it was her first time visiting, he put his arm around her slender waist and gently comforted her:
"It's okay. My family members are all very nice. You're so well-behaved, they'll definitely like you."
Hearing Hu Wenhua's words of comfort, Tian Yunying's tense emotions eased considerably. The two smiled at each other and walked inside hand in hand.
Once inside, just as Hu Wenhua had said, the family members treated Tian Yunying very warmly.
Grandpa and Grandma Hu were all smiles, and they talked to Tian Yunying for a long time.
Through conversation, it's clear that Tian Yunying is a gentle and kind girl, and someone who knows how to manage a household.
Before they even ate, they gave Tian Yunying the red envelopes they had prepared in advance, which showed that the two elderly people were extremely satisfied.
Tian Yunying accepted the red envelope and thanked her grandparents sweetly.
The room was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Even Tian Zhenzhen was infected by the emotions and was happy for Sister Yunying when she saw that she had found her place.
"Wow, it's so lively at home!" A male voice came from the warm atmosphere.
Then a man wearing a light purple suit walked in. This man was Liu Jun, Aunt Hu's son.
Liu Jun is quite good-looking, with meticulously styled hair and a pair of captivating eyes that give him a somewhat amorous appearance.
He attracted everyone's attention as soon as he entered, with a somewhat greasy smile on his face.
"Son, you're finally back. Let Mom see you, you seem to have lost weight."
Aunt Hu was very excited to see her son. She quickly walked to his side, pulled him around, and looked him over from left to right. She felt that her precious son had lost weight.
Her son has been working overtime at his company every day lately, and she hasn't seen him for almost several months.
"Mom, it's been a few months since I last saw you, and your taste has improved quite a bit. When did you start liking jade?"
I think this jade is of good quality. I just recently got a girlfriend, so I thought I'd give it to her as a gift.
Liu Jun was a carefree person, and he wasn't annoyed by his mother's scrutiny. He immediately took a liking to the jade necklace his mother was wearing.
He thought his mother would agree, but to his surprise, she slapped his hand away.
"You have a girlfriend? I won't approve."
I told you I'd introduce you to a good partner, but you just won't listen. Be honest with me.
And do you know how much one of my pendants costs? You're going to give it away? You really are my good son!
Aunt Hu was surprised that her son was so unruly as soon as he arrived, so she had no choice but to start disciplining him.
"Mom, if you don't want to give it to me, that's fine. How precious could it be? With your and Dad's meager salaries, I know you're reluctant to buy things."
When your son receives his year-end bonus, he'll definitely buy you something nice.
And please don't interfere with my dating life. I only look for someone I click with.
"You're telling me to marry a rich woman? That's like selling my son!"
After Liu Jun finished speaking, he winked at his mother, then went to greet his aunt and uncle, showing that he was quite sociable.
Before long, he was chatting and laughing with the group, becoming one of them; it was clear he had a rather outgoing personality.
Aunt Hu was angry but helpless when she saw her son like this.
Half an hour passed quickly, but Brother Hu and his family still hadn't arrived.
"Mom, are my uncles coming or not? If not, let's eat early."
Hu Yuanyuan felt a little disappointed that her beloved cousin hadn't come, and she wouldn't be able to see her dazzling jewelry.
However, she didn't want to foolishly wait for their family to arrive, thinking they were some kind of big shot. At this point, they didn't even bother to show up earlier, making so many people wait.
"Let me call your uncle."
After saying that, Hu's mother dialed the number, but the phone rang for a long time without anyone answering.
"Your uncle didn't answer, he probably didn't hear it. Let's wait a little longer. If he doesn't come by 12 o'clock, we'll eat first."
Mother Hu was a straightforward person and knew how to prioritize. Her main task today was to entertain the Tian sisters well.
Brother Hu's trip was not going smoothly. He didn't expect that when he brought gifts, they wouldn't even let him in the door.
"Mr. Pang, I know it's your father's 70th birthday today. That's why I came to pay a special visit and brought a gift for him. I hope the old man will like it."
Brother Hu gave me a longevity peach made of gold. It looks like it's made of solid materials, and you definitely couldn't buy it for less than 100,000 yuan.
Mr. Pang glanced at it, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"Mr. Zhong, I've already made it very clear to you about our previous cooperation. There's no way I'll hand over the agency rights to you. I'll accept your kindness, but let's not discuss the cooperation anymore."
Mr. Pang smiled slyly. He had taken the benefits but hadn't done anything. Besides, he thought he could get a position as a medical agent for their company for such a small amount of money. What a pipe dream!
Seeing him like this, could Brother Hu tolerate it?
Of course you can, but you can only force a smile.
"Mr. Pang, I've come all the way from Beijing. Could I come in for a cup of tea and say a few auspicious words to the old man?"
You've already accepted the gifts, so you should at least give me this much face.
Besides, he's not some nobody; he's the boss of a company, after all.
We can't just kick him out before he even gets inside.
"I'm sorry, it's a private banquet today, so we won't be able to entertain you." President Pang didn't give you any face at all and refused directly.
"Regarding the cooperation, I'll make things clear to you for the sake of Shou Tao."
This year, our company, Chuangshengyuan, has a new owner, and the higher-ups have already spoken about the agency rights, which need to be readjusted and reorganized.
"If you'd like to acquire the distribution rights for our company's drugs, you're welcome to run for the position, Mr. Zhong."
After finishing his sentence, Mr. Pang unceremoniously asked the man to leave.
Brother Hu was clearly not too happy when he heard the news, as running for office would cost a lot of money.
"This person is really rude. We went through all the trouble of bringing gifts to his door, and he accepted them all, but he didn't even offer us a sip of water."
"Coming out with you is so embarrassing."
Sister-in-law Hu's face turned red with anger. She hadn't expected to encounter such a thing. It had been so long since she had been so humiliated, and she had almost been kicked out.
She was usually pampered and treated like royalty, and had never been treated so coldly before, so she couldn't help but complain about Brother Hu.
"What's the use of saying all this now? It seems we need to keep in touch with President Pang. I should have prepared more gifts for him." Brother Hu sighed, his face also looking rather grim.
"It's all because you lost so much money in the stock market before, otherwise you wouldn't have needed to beg for help and make me lose face because of you."
Sister-in-law Hu was quite resentful. She had come all the way from Jing City to Hai City in this freezing weather to deliver gifts, but hadn't received a single smile in return.
"The money I've lost in the stock market isn't even as much as your usual expenses. This amount of money won't affect the company at all."
Don't talk nonsense if you don't know anything about the company.
Brother Hu was worried about things at the company and had just been kicked out again. He was in a bad mood, so it was no wonder he spoke a little loudly.
"Are you blaming me for spending too much money? You, Zhong Deming, if it weren't for the start-up capital our family gave you, would you have the status you have today?"
Now that you're making money, you're starting to look down on me, aren't you? Don't you remember what promises you made to me back then?
"You promised me a good life from now on, but what kind of good life is this?"
Sister-in-law Hu was in a bad mood. Usually, Brother Hu would always give in to her, but today he dared to speak to her so loudly.
No, that's not what I meant.
"Is it meaningful for you to keep bringing up the past?" This was the last thing Brother Hu wanted to hear. He had received financial support from his wife's family back then, but if he hadn't been capable, he wouldn't have earned his current wealth.
How come in Sister-in-law Hu's mouth, it all became the credit of her maternal family?
"If that's not what you mean, then what do you mean? I accompanied you all this way in this freezing weather, and we still got the cold shoulder from other people."
"You not only don't try to coax me properly, but you also yell at me like that. Don't you want to live a peaceful life anymore?" Sister-in-law Hu pressed aggressively, wanting to get a result.
"I..." Brother Hu was somewhat powerless in the face of his wife's unreasonable demands.
"Okay, Mom, calm down. Dad is also worried about things at the company."
You may not know, but this year Chuangshengyuan has developed a new drug. This drug is an upgraded version of the drug that our company distributes, and its efficacy is much stronger.
"If our family can't get this upgraded new drug, it might affect the company's development." Their son, who already worked at the company, was aware of the situation and offered this advice.
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Hu realized the seriousness of the situation; she hadn't expected the company to face such a serious problem.
"Old Zhong, what should we do now?" Sister-in-law Hu's tone softened.
"You don't need to worry about this. I'll give President Pang another big gift tomorrow."
Let's go to my sister's house first.
This time, Sister-in-law Hu did not refuse again, as she did not want to upset Brother Hu any further.
The family headed towards Hu's mother's house.
As for the Hu family, Hu's mother stopped contacting them after failing to reach them by phone, probably because her eldest brother had changed his mind again.
This kind of thing has happened often before, maybe it's because her sister-in-law didn't want to come.
Although I was somewhat disappointed, I couldn't let this family affect my mood.
"Alright, the food is ready, let's eat."
At Mrs. Hu's call, everyone quickly took their seats, and Liu Jun exaggeratedly remarked:
"Auntie, if you don't give me some food soon, I'm going to go hungry."
"Wow, today's meal looks like it was prepared with care. Sister-in-law, I don't even need to ask to know that you must be from Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan, or Jiangxi." Liu Jun started to make a witty remark.
“You guessed right, your sister-in-law is from Yueyang City, Hunan Province,” Hu Wenhua explained.
"No wonder, I was wondering why there were so many chili peppers."
I must say, Hunan cuisine is really appetizing. I ate it a few times with my colleagues when I was in Beijing, and once you get used to the taste, it's really good.
"I'm really lucky to have my future cousin-in-law with me today; I'm going to eat a lot more rice!" Liu Jun said, somewhat exaggeratedly.
However, it was because of his few words that the distance between the relatives was quickly shortened.
Tian Zhenzhen also glanced at him a few more times. This man was quite eloquent when it came to business socializing, and he was quite a talented person.
"Just don't ask for it to be spicy. To cater to everyone's tastes, I've also prepared some local specialties from Haishi. Yunying, Zhenzhen, you should all eat more." Mother Hu invited everyone to eat, and the family officially started eating.
Tian Yunying was well taken care of by Hu Wenhua, who was very considerate.
Not to be outdone, Hu Yuanyuan also took extra care of Tian Zhenzhen. Seeing her enthusiasm, Tian Zhenzhen began to wonder if Hu Yuanyuan had feelings for her.
"Yuanyuan, I'll eat by myself, you don't need to go to all this trouble." Tian Zhenzhen said, looking at the pile of food in the bowl.
"No trouble at all, no trouble at all. You are our honored guest, please have more." It was Aunt Hu who spoke, and as she spoke, she put a lot of food on Tian Zhenzhen's plate.
Fortunately, they used serving chopsticks, and Tian Zhenzhen had a good appetite. The dishes tasted good, and she was very satisfied with her meal.
Everyone was chatting and laughing when Aunt Hu, seeing that her son and Tian Zhenzhen weren't interacting, got a little anxious and kicked her mother.
Mother Hu quickly understood her meaning and said with a smile:
"Zhenzhen, this is my younger sister's son, Liu Jun. He just came back from Beijing today."
He's doing alright; he works at Zhengfeng Technology Company, the company that's been making headlines online about the Zhengfeng chip.
Tian Zhenzhen buried herself in her food and ate without understanding why Hu's mother had made a point of saying something now.
She only paid slight attention to Liu Jun, but he was quite eloquent and dressed rather flamboyantly, showing some potential to be a peacock.
However, you won't feel offended talking to him; he's a person who knows how to behave appropriately.
“Zhenzhen, my son is very outstanding. His company has a good future, and his annual salary is now close to one million. You young people can exchange ideas more.”
Aunt Hu was much more direct than Hu's mother, and Tian Zhenzhen understood what she meant as soon as she heard her words.
Tian Zhenzhen is not averse to blind dates.
She doesn't plan to grow old alone. If she meets someone and their personality matches hers, she'll start a relationship.
If things continue to develop, it's not impossible for them to get married.
Of course, this is conditional, which is that you must be able to make her fall in love with you.
Clearly, although Liu Jun was good-looking, he wasn't her type.
"Mom, I'm busy with my company every day, and it's in Beijing. I don't have time to contact Zhenzhen every day. She's still a young girl, and studying is the most important thing for her right now."
"But Zhenzhen, since you're my cousin's sister-in-law's younger sister, then you're my younger sister too. If you ever come to Beijing, I'll definitely show you around."
From the moment Liu Jun saw Tian Zhenzhen, he knew that she was not a woman he could handle.
He doesn't want to get married right now; isn't it better to date and enjoy life?
After understanding his mother's intentions, he only treated Tian Zhenzhen as a younger sister.
Aunt Hu was furious when she heard her son's words. She seriously doubted whether her son was blind.
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