"How are they so rich?" Zhang Jingyi asked.
"They're in the jade business. A bracelet can cost tens of millions, even hundreds of millions. Their money comes easily. The gifts for children are small change to them. I remember when Dabao was born, they gave about a hundred thousand. It should be around the same amount this time."
"That's too much!" Wang Xukun felt even more reluctant to accept it.
"It's not much. The bracelet on sister's hand is similar to mine, worth over a hundred million. Talking about such a small amount is meaningless."
"Little Guo gave this last time he visited," Wang Xukun said, looking at their bracelets.
"If we can afford bracelets like these, why worry about a little money? Go over there with Old Guo later, just a toast is fine," Wu Shangqing said.
"Dad, Mom already said it. You don't need to worry about it. Yangzi can handle the obligations when we get back," Wang Lihong said, holding Xiao Bao.
"Alright then, I'll go over with my in-laws later. Did Little Guo mention Big Brother was at another table?" Wang Xukun asked Guo Yixiang.
"They didn't want to come over. They're with their nieces-in-law," Guo Yixiang replied.
"Shall we go sit with them? Get to know Big Brother," Wang Xukun suggested.
"Okay, let's go meet them," Guo Yixiang said, standing up.
"Why are you so late, you kid?" Pi Xiaoqian shouted when he saw Xu Dahai.
"Got held up a bit. We're not going home until we're drunk today."
"Who's afraid of whom? We haven't started yet, we were waiting for you."
"Really? I don't believe you." Xu Dahai glanced at the people at the table, men and women alike.
"If you don't believe us, there's nothing we can do. Just look at the wine bottles on the table, and you'll know."
"You guys were really waiting for me?" Xu Dahai was confused by Pi Xiaoqian's words.
"Lili, come sit here," Xiao Yun called out.
"Did you come together? Didn't Xiao Qi come with you?"
"If it wasn't for Xiao Qi, we wouldn't be late. We were supposed to come together, but when we were about to get in the car, Xiao Qi was puking her guts out. We had no choice but to leave her and come ourselves."
"Can she manage on her own?" Xiao Yun asked.
"She asked the room manager to go up and accompany her. We called her when we got off the highway, and she's much better now."
"You two must have had a tough time over there."
"It wasn't tough, the work was quite easy. It's just hard on Dahai, always running back and forth."
"Have you thought about him retiring?"
"It's not really my place to say, is it?"
"This isn't a solution, though. You two aren't married yet. What happens after you get married? Look at Lu Liang, they're doing well, aren't they?"
"What if Yangzi could help find Mr. Jiang and see if he can transfer Dahai to Shanghai?"
"You'll have to ask Yangzi. I don't know."
While the two were whispering, the others had already started their drinking battle.
"Fatty, let's see who passes out first today!" Guo Xuyang said.
"You're like a cockroach, unkillable. I'm not drinking with you. Brother Liang, let's have a drink." Pi Xiaoqian dodged the challenge.
"If you're not drinking with Yangzi, why are you looking for me?" Lu Liang was displeased.
"That guy is a pervert. Drinking is like drinking water for him. I can't outdrink him, so I won't get myself humiliated."
"So you're saying I'm easy to bully?"
"Why don't we all drink with him?" Pi Xiaoqian suggested.
"Even if we all drink with him, we won't outdrink him. Whatever, as long as we have fun. Just don't wreck my place like last time during my wedding."
"Didn't you make them pay? They cleaned for a whole day."
"Let's all take it easy today. Drink more if you can, have a few extra if you want. There's no need to fight to the death."
"Then let's all drink together, brothers?" Pi Xiaoqian proposed.
"I think that's a good idea. Yangzi already has three, you need to hurry up too."
"I wish I could hurry, but time doesn't move fast enough. If we have one, it'll be next year."
"You're something, kid. How many months pregnant?" Lu Liang chuckled.
"Not even three months yet."
"I'll be behind you then. President Wu, are you close?"
"It should be around the end of October, two more months," Wu Youzhi said.
"Why didn't Sister-in-law come today?" Lu Liang asked.
"She's recuperating at home. The doctor said it's triplets, so she's not supposed to move around much now."
"That's convenient. Have you seen? Boys or girls?"
"We've seen, but the doctor wouldn't say. We're planning to ask Yangzi to take a look when he has time."
"He can tell if it's a boy or a girl?"
"He's better than the doctors," Wu Youzhi said. Wu Youzhi wasn't wrong about that.
"Look at me, I forgot about this." Lu Liang slapped his forehead.
"I was just thinking of finding a doctor. With someone readily available, why would I look for others? It's like farting after taking off your pants, completely unnecessary. Yangzi, you two, don't just drink. Come, help me take a look."
"Look at what?" Guo Xuyang didn't know why Lu Liang was calling him. He was busy forcing Fatty to finish the baijiu in front of him and hadn't paid attention to their conversation.
"Help me see if it's a boy or a girl?" Lu Liang whispered into his ear.
"Why do you need to know if it's a boy or a girl? You're not going to abandon it later, are you?" Guo Xuyang glanced at Xiao Yu.
"It's my first child. It'll be reassuring to know."
"As long as the mother and child are healthy, that's all that matters. You're not a male chauvinist, are you?"
"No. Help me take a look and tell me later." Lu Liang also glanced at Xiao Yu, noticing she was chatting with Xu Lili and Xiao Yun, and hadn't noticed them.
"Later. I'll take a look when she stands up. Just call me when you get back." Guo Xuyang said.
"Don't do anything foolish," Lu Liang said.
"What are you thinking? I won't," Lu Liang replied.
"President Cheng, are you familiar with Director Jiang?" Xu Dahai had started chatting with Cheng Xiuping by this time.
"Yes, he's also a shareholder."
"He never turns down a request. But his vision is really high, and he's very accurate when assessing things. He rarely misses." Xu Dahai said.
"If he hadn't been suppressed by others before, he would have risen much earlier."
"He's doing well now too, a solid department head, much better than a commoner like me."
"You're doing very well too. In this province, who doesn't give you face?"
"It's still far behind Director Jiang. I introduced Yangzi to him back then because I valued his business acumen. Who would have thought he would switch to a political career? I heard from President Pi that your family is very influential in Shanghai."
"Don't listen to his nonsense. I'm not interested in business. I prefer an adventurous life."
"Is that your wife?"
"Yes. We're getting married on October first."
"Let me know when it's time. I'll come to toast you."
"No problem, I'll have Yangzi call you then."
"Where is she now?"
"In Shanghai. Helping out at Yangzi's shop."
"It's close to your home, that's good."
"My family isn't too pleased."
"Isn't it enough that you're pleased?"
"I want to find Director Jiang and have him speak to my family."
"That's easy. Find Yangzi. He's familiar with Director Jiang. He just helped Director Jiang with something significant a while ago. If Yangzi steps in, Director Jiang will definitely agree."
"That would be great. Let's have a drink, brother." Xu Dahai raised his glass.