I hesitated for a moment, then pressed the answer button: "Little brother, why didn't I see you yesterday? My godfather said you were out on business. Do you have time today? I've prepared some light wine in the city. You and godfather must be there. Oh, right, I picked up Nana, and she'll be here soon. She specifically asked me to call you. It seems you and this little girl really are destined. You haven't seen each other for just one day, and she's already missing you so much."
I responded with vague affirmations, trying to figure out how to decline. The senior gave me a look, shaking his head, signaling me not to refuse. With no other option, I agreed.
After hanging up, the senior said, "Now we need to interact with him more. This will help us gain his trust and also encourage his appearance sooner. Although this transport period will take half a month, we can't wait that long. The earlier we understand their background, the more proactive we'll be. So, him inviting us is a good thing. Absolutely do not refuse."
I gave a slightly awkward smile. It wasn't that I was declining Xie Jiabao's invitation for a meal, but rather that Xie Nana's presence made me feel uneasy. I didn't know how to face both of them simultaneously.
The senior, of course, didn't know the reason behind my apprehension and assumed I didn't like Xie Jiabao.
I said, "I originally had plans to have dinner with the Wu brothers today, but it looks like I can only do that in the evening. How about this: Wen Siqiang will drive us to the restaurant first, and then he'll come back to assist the Wu brothers in settling the men who have arrived."
After saying goodbye to Wu Laosan, the senior and I left first.
As the car pulled up to the restaurant, Xie Jiabao and Xie Nana were waiting for us at the main entrance.
I let the senior walk ahead, and I hid behind him.
I didn't know if Xie Nana had told her father about me staying overnight yesterday. If she had, the meeting would be so awkward.
Seeing us approach, Xie Jiabao quickly clasped his hands in greeting. Xie Nana, on the other hand, skipped over to me and took my hand, pulling me inside.
Xie Jiabao acted as if he didn't see us, focusing only on exchanging pleasantries with the senior.
These two, father and daughter, I was truly impressed.
Xie Nana acted as if we hadn't seen each other for months, holding my hand tightly. If it weren't for the crowd, she might have even kissed me.
I tried to pull my hand away several times without success; she was gripping it so firmly, and I couldn't just forcefully break free. I had no choice but to walk with her into the private room.
Inside the private room, Xie Jiabao was chatting and laughing heartily with the senior. He seemed very satisfied with this plan to transport goods via the online platform, appearing determined to succeed.
Seeing us enter, Xie Jiabao beamed and said, "That's the spirit! You young people should interact and communicate more. We work so hard, all for you. As long as you are well, we'll bear any hardship."
With those words, I felt like his son-in-law, his tone of voice had changed so much.
I wanted to argue, but Xie Nana pinched my arm hard, telling me to shut up.
I was completely speechless. It seemed Xie Jiabao was the mastermind.
At that moment, the waiter began serving the dishes. Their establishment seemed to be a seafood restaurant, and today, they were serving seafood again.
I quietly asked Xie Nana, "Why seafood again?"
Xie Nana replied, "Seafood replenishes the kidneys, understand?"
I asked, "Do I need replenishing?"
Xie Nana said, "If you've depleted yourself, you need to replenish it so you can recover faster."
I stopped talking. If I continued chatting with her, I wouldn't gain any advantage.
The senior said, "Since Xiao Sheng and Miss Xie are so compatible, why don't you take advantage of today's occasion? You two should also post..."