Since it wasn't a confrontation, they were friends. Zhang Ke had no complaints when it came to friends.
Moreover, this person was actively seeking to become his godson.
This was a great joy that Zhang Ke was unlikely to encounter again in his lifetime.
Zhang Ke, at his age, had experienced everything he wanted to eat and played everything he wanted to play.
His life had been lived without regret.
Now, in his twilight years, the only thing he cared about was his son, Zhang Dong.
As a renowned figure in the business world of Southeast City.
From the bottom of his heart, he naturally wished for his son to inherit the reputation he had built after his passing.
However, based on his understanding of his son,
Zhang Ke knew his son currently lacked sufficient influence.
Therefore, after his death, how would his son continue to manage the overall situation in Southeast City?
Without influence, it was possible that those who had always been at odds with him might target his son.
In such a scenario, he would not be able to rest in peace even in the afterlife.
He was worried about how to handle this!
Now, upon hearing Dong Hua's words, he saw a perfect opportunity.
If this person truly became his godson, then he would be connected to the Dong family.
Leveraging the Dong family's momentum and his current strength.
Would Zhang Dong still worry about not being able to establish himself in Southeast City?
Even if, in the worst-case scenario, his son was as useless as mud, he wouldn't be bullied.
This was like pie falling from the sky; how could Zhang Ke ignore it?
As a result, Zhang Ke's expression became even more gentle than before.
His face was as if illuminated by the warm spring sunlight. He settled the person down while personally serving tea and pouring drinks.
The person's mouth did not stop chattering, "Since that's the case, it's better to strike while the iron is hot."
As Zhang Ke spoke, his lips trembled uncontrollably from excessive excitement.
Dong Hua understood the intentions of the person opposite him as clearly as a mirror.
However, he did not expose it and maintained a calm demeanor.
At the same time, he even followed Zhang Ke's lead, pushing the matter forward.
"Since Senior Zhang has such a kind intention, then this junior will respectfully obey."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ke almost jumped up with excitement.
It seemed he had truly found a powerful patron.
It seemed heaven had eyes and intended to protect the Zhang family.
Zhang Ke was overjoyed, but this person did not know.
At this moment, in this small tea room, he was not the only one who was exceptionally excited.
Dong Hua's purpose for coming here was clear.
And his first stage was to make himself the godson of the person in front of him.
Only then could he propose further requests to this person, proceeding step by step to achieve his ultimate goal.
At this moment, he checked the time.
He had only been here for less than half an hour.
And he had already completed the first step, which indicated that this person named Zhang Ke was not that difficult to deal with.
Thinking this, Dong Hua couldn't help but curl his lips into a slight smile.
Immediately after, he quickly returned from his thoughts to reality.
He looked at Zhang Ke in front of him, slowly stood up, then took a step back, and with a thud, knelt directly on his knees before the old man.
"Godfather, please accept your godson's bow!"
The person in front of him was so sincere that it made the already ecstatic Zhang Ke momentarily bewildered.
Zhang Ke quickly got up from his seat and politely helped the young man in front of him back to his seat.
Then, from the bottom of his heart, he sincerely uttered.
"Mr. Dong."
Realizing that this address was somewhat inappropriate at the moment, he immediately corrected himself, "Godson, you're too kind, too kind."
Dong Hua's acting was also very moving, and now, cooperating with Zhang Ke, they were quite in sync.
Zhang Dong was walking by the tea room and happened to overhear the voices from within. Zhang Dong's expression immediately turned grim.
Realizing that the voice in the tea room was unfamiliar, Zhang Dong couldn't help but slow his steps, eventually stopping in the corridor outside the tea room.
Zhang Dong intended to listen.
However, before he could stay there for three seconds.
A voice immediately arose.
"Young master, what are you doing?"
One person guarding outside saw Zhang Dong stop and listen, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
This person had been ordered by Zhang Ke not to let anyone else eavesdrop, but at this moment, before this person could finish speaking, he was immediately stopped by a hand raised by Zhang Dong.
"Quietly," Zhang Dong's voice was low, like a whisper, and his eyes pointed coldly at this person.
Although he didn't speak, the person clearly understood Zhang Dong's meaning. Zhang Dong was the future successor of the Zhang family, and this person dared not say more.
He could only step aside, walk a few steps outside, and pretend he hadn't seen Zhang Dong.
And now, Zhang Dong approached the side of the tea room, his ear almost pressed against the door.
Inside the tea room, although Zhang Ke and Dong Hua's conversation was not very clear, he still heard quite a bit. With these fragmented words, he roughly understood what was happening inside.
He was somewhat confused and even apprehensive about his father's reaction, as the Dong family was not a benevolent deity, and this person's actions must have had a purpose.
As expected, inside the tea room, as soon as this thought arose in Zhang Dong's mind.
Beside the table, the person named Dong Hua immediately began to reveal his original intentions.
He deliberately glanced at Zhang Ke, and his previously enthusiastic face now showed a hint of worry.
Now that Zhang Ke had taken this person as his godson, his attention would naturally be more focused on him than before.
Seeing the worried expression on the person's face, Zhang Ke couldn't help but ask, "Godson, what's wrong?"
The sudden appearance of this worried expression made Zhang Ke have to ask.
Although Dong Hua's expression remained unchanged after hearing this, his heart inwardly chuckled coldly again.
Wasn't this the second step, pushing the matter forward smoothly?
Dong Hua was waiting for this moment. Since the other party asked, wasn't it just right for him to elaborate?
As a result, Dong Hua immediately raised his voice.
"Godfather!"
"Since I'm calling you Godfather, then as your son, I might as well tell you the truth. Currently, your godson has encountered a troublesome matter, and I hope Godfather can offer some guidance."
Hearing this, Zhang Ke was instantly stunned.
Was this a joke?
Were there still matters that the wealthy and powerful Dong family in Southeast City couldn't resolve?
If the Dong family couldn't solve it, how could he possibly have the ability to solve it?
At this moment, Zhang Ke vaguely realized that this matter might not be as smooth as he had imagined.
However, before he could express this thought from the depths of his throat, the person named Dong Hua's words had already deepened by another layer.
Dong Hua's worry turned into earnestness.
"This matter requires your personal intervention, otherwise, it's likely to be unresolvable. Your godson has been anxious and worried about this matter for several days. If it weren't for this matter, your godson wouldn't have specifically come to visit you, Godfather."
Hearing this, Zhang Ke's vague feeling instantly became crystal clear.
At the same time, he also realized that there was indeed no pie falling from the sky. This person had gone through all this trouble, and in the end, he was here to ask for his help.
Realizing he had been used, although he felt a little displeased, he thought about having climbed onto the Dong family's high branch. At this moment, Zhang Ke weighed the pros and cons in his mind. His originally stiff and unpleasant expression regained some softness.
At the same time, he didn't realize.
"Godson, your godfather is getting old now, and his abilities are limited. However, your godfather guarantees that as long as it's something within your godfather's capability, he will spare no effort."
This statement was very clear. In Zhang Ke's opinion, if even the Dong family couldn't solve this matter, how could he have the ability?
This was a tactful excuse.
Dong Hua was not afraid of this. After understanding the other party's meaning, he became even more at ease.