"Yangzi, your secrecy is impressive! Even I didn't know about this." Jiang Qixin said from the side.
"Mr. Jiang, not only do you not know, but currently, no one besides myself knows. You can ask Fatty here. He's been in the provincial capital all this time."
"Anyone who hears about it deserves a share. Give me some too." Jiang Qixin stated.
"No problem. But you'll need a big container, that thing is quite substantial."
"How substantial?" Guo Xuyang looked around the room and pointed at the round table, "About as wide as that."
"Are you telling the truth or not?"
"Of course, it's true. Giving you a piece is already quite generous."
"Then will you give the boss a hind leg?"
"Yes. I'm willing to." Guo Xuyang retorted, leaving Jiang Qixin speechless.
"Son, I understand your intentions. Little Jiang told me about your family matters. This can't be rushed; it needs time." The old man said as he stood up.
"Alright, I've eaten enough. It's time for me to head back."
"Won't you stay a bit longer?" Jiang Qixin quickly stood up.
"If I'm here, you won't be able to enjoy yourselves. You continue eating." The old man said and turned to leave.
"Mr. Jiang, who was that? He looked so familiar." Guo Xuyang quietly asked.
"Don't you watch the news, kid?" Jiang Qixin playfully chided him and hurried after the old man. While the two of them might not need to see him out, he had to. Besides, he had questions to ask.
"Boss, did that person see Yangzi?"
"Yes."
"What did they say?"
"What do you mean, what did they say?"
"Didn't they give him any benefits?"
"Wasn't something already given? What else do you want?"
"That was what Yangzi wanted. After such a big stir, didn't they give Yangzi any benefits?"
"You..." The old man pointed at him. "Knowing that person wanted to see him, didn't you tell that kid a few words of advice?"
"No. What's wrong? Did he cause any trouble? I didn't expect him to meet him this morning. I originally planned to talk to him about it during lunch." Jiang Qixin said.
"No trouble, but he did say too much." The old man commented.
"What happened?"
"Yes." The old man glanced at him.
"It's my fault for being talkative." Jiang Qixin feigned hitting his own face.
"Something that was supposed to be a happy occasion today has made me a bit down. What more benefits do you want? And you, kid, don't you know the occasion? Could you say these things in front of so many people earlier?"
"Yes, yes, it's all my fault." Jiang Qixin quickly apologized.
"Don't tell that kid about this. Let him figure it out slowly." The old man paused and then said, "Make the beef and mutton buns exquisite, but not overly so. Also, the venison and tiger bone. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Understood, I'll thank the boss for Yangzi."
"Don't mention benefits again. If nothing goes wrong, that will be fortunate enough." The old man finished speaking and got into the car.
Jiang Qixin stood there watching the car drive away before slowly turning back. From the old man's words, it seemed Guo Xuyang hadn't just said inappropriate things in front of that person but had even displeased him. What exactly did Guo Xuyang say that made the boss so cautious? He scratched his already sparse hair, his head covered in bumps, and walked back into the room.
"Mr. Jiang, why did you take so long? We had a couple more drinks." Guo Xuyang said, pouring him a glass of wine.
"This glass is for you. I never expected to meet that person today. I was so excited, I almost couldn't speak."
"Then what did you say?"
"I didn't say much. He said the reward he applied for me has been approved."
"Just that?"
"Yes. There was other stuff, but I won't mention it. Who was that person just now? Why didn't you tell me?"
"I think you're heartless. Don't you usually watch the news or something?" Jiang Qixin reprimanded.
"You know me, I'm not interested in that."
"Then how do you know that person?"
"If I didn't know him, would I still be a citizen of this country?"
"Where's the meat you brought?" Jiang Qixin stopped arguing with him.
"Just find a place to store it. I wouldn't shortchange you." Guo Xuyang said.
"Did you say something to the boss? Why did he sound strange? It's like he thinks I'd hide this meat."
"No, he asked for it today. I said it was still on the way and hadn't been delivered yet. Then he followed me."
"He's not that stingy. You must have said something?"
"Really, no. Otherwise, you can call and ask him."
"If not, then forget it. In the future, you must be careful when speaking in front of these people. You never know which word will be taken to heart. If it's good, it's fine. But if it's bad, there could be big trouble." Jiang Qixin pointed out to him intentionally or unintentionally.
Guo Xuyang wasn't stupid. He knew the old man had told Jiang Qixin what happened. So what if he told him? There was nothing to hide. He was indeed a bit excited at the time, and his words were a bit excessive. As for how those matters should be handled, when was it his turn as an ordinary citizen to make decisions?
"Mr. Jiang, the boss just criticized me in his room. It's all because I was thoughtless and spoke without restraint." Guo Xuyang was someone who could accept and move on.
"It's good that you know. Otherwise, why is there the old saying 'accompanying a ruler is like accompanying a tiger'? Consider this a lesson learned."
"I understand. In the future, I'll keep my distance from you all. Lest I do or say something wrong again."
"You kid, you have no seriousness. Let's drink." Jiang Qixin raised his glass.
"These words stay within these walls, alright?"
"Understood." Guo Xuyang and Pi Xiaoqian quickly replied.
By the time this meal ended, it was almost three o'clock. The three of them finished three bottles of Erguotou. Only Guo Xuyang was unaffected; Jiang Qixin and Pi Xiaoqian were both drunk and unsteady. Not to mention finding a place to store the meat, Guo Xuyang even refused Cheng Xiuping's invitation for drinks that evening. The other two were still fast asleep, looking like they wouldn't need dinner.