Chapter 178 Stunned!(1/2)
Don't talk nonsense?" Ren Hao smiled and leaned against the bamboo rattan chair, paying attention to the expressions of the three members of the Gu family, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Mr. Zheng, to be honest, I didn't understand what you mean. Did I say something wrong just now? Don't talk nonsense, what aspect do you have to do?" With Gu Yueyan's relationship, Ren Hao would not have any good impression when he met Zheng Xueying for the first time, but due to the face of Gu's father and mother, Ren Hao still greeted him with a kind attitude.
But his words were obviously too ugly. Ren Hao had a word of reason and did not feel polite at all.
Mr. Gu hurriedly smiled kindly: "Xiaohao, drink tea, this is Longjing. If you don't like it, I'll ask the waiter to bring you some drinks?"
Zheng Xueying looked at him and saw Ren Hao's leisurely smile, and his face changed slightly: "I understand what I meant very clearly. If you don't understand, I will just say it briefly. When you eat later, don't talk, so as not to be abrupt." After he said that, he did not look at his father and mother's face, and his eyes fell on the light beige tablecloth.
After taking a sip of the Longjing tea handed by Gu's father, Ren Hao observed from the old man's face that they seemed to be accustomed to it. It seems that Zheng Xueying should not be targeting him deliberately, but his personality is like this. Ren Hao does not hate proud people, like Xie Zhijing. Although she always smiles, everyone can feel the arrogance in her bones, but Ren Hao has no good feelings for someone like Zheng Xueying.
It is true that his reputation as a writer is there and he also has the capital of pride, but it is a bit inexplicable whether you distinguish between time and occasion. Besides, Ren Hao saved Gu Yueyan and Gu's mother's lives, but he was not seeking credit for this, but it was reasonable and should not be considered like this.
Mr. Zheng, what you said..."
Ren Hao felt a little angry and wanted to sarcastically sarcastically. However, when he saw Gu's mother's begging eyes, he felt soft and sighed secretly, swallowing his words into his stomach. Zheng Xueying could be arrogant and speak according to his own mood regardless of his own feelings, but Ren Hao couldn't do it. He didn't want the three members of the Gu family to lose face.
OK, I'll shut up when the guest comes."
Ren Hao said this to Zheng Xueying and Gu Yueyan. Ren Hao felt very unhappy about this self-infant dinner, and of course it also involved complaining about Gu Yueyan. It was one thing to like her, and another thing to do.
Gu Yueyan seemed to feel Ren Hao's emotions. He twisted the white porcelain cup with one hand and pecked the chrysanthemum tea with rock candy. The other hand held Ren Hao's hand under the tablecloth, but held it without any other movements.
Ren Hao's hand trembled, wiped the tablecloth and sucked it back, quickly glanced at the few people. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he couldn't help but laugh and cry. What plan does this Teacher Gu make?
Gu’s mother spoke: “Yueyan, you can change your position with Xiaohao.”
Ren Hao was shocked and wondered if she had seen something. Gu Yueyan nodded and stood up and exchanged seats with Ren Hao. When he sat down, Gu's mother patted the back of his hand apologetically and whispered: "Xueying is not targeting you. He hasn't seen Yueyan for several months. He thought of her in his heart, but Yueyan brought you here with him in a proposition, and even turned off his phone. Oh, this isn't it, Xueying's nest is on fire. In fact, he is easy to talk to. Xiaohao, what's wrong with you? Auntie apologizes you, don't take it to your heart."
Ren Hao also lowered his voice to prevent others from hearing it: "Auntie, don't say that, I'm fine."
The noise just now made the room very quiet. I wonder if Zheng Xueying heard the conversation between Ren Hao and Gu’s mother. He glanced at this side and squeezed out a cold snorkeling in his nasal voice.
There was a reason why he was angry. When he was abroad, Zheng Xueying called Gu Yueyan several times, but without exception, Gu Yueyan always had the younger brother who saved her life on his lips. Even he told Zheng Xueying all the time, once and twice, but seven times and eight times, Zheng Xueying was a little annoyed. As a result, when he called Gu Yueyan in the morning to tell her that this dinner, he specifically told her that she was talking about business today and not bringing that younger brother. Who would have thought...
So, when he saw Ren Hao for the first time, Zheng Xueying was holding his breath. If it weren't for the face of Gu's father and mother, he really wanted to blow Ren Hao out. In his opinion, Gu Yueyan's younger brother was basically an incompetent child, and he had never had a good impression of such people.
Didn’t it just happen that I saved your life? As for how much he valued him?
Of course, Zheng Xueying knew his wife's indifferent and cold temperament. When she mentioned her younger brother repeatedly, she obviously admired him very much. This was a side that Zheng Xueying had never seen in Gu Yueyan.
Of course, Gu’s father and mother also knew why Zheng Xueying didn’t give Ren Hao a good look. While complaining about his daughter, they quickly adjusted the atmosphere and prevented Ren Hao and Zheng Xueying from the bottom of their hearts. The old couple appreciated and valued Zheng Xueying, a son-in-law who brought millions of benefits to the publishing house every year.
However, Ren Hao didn't know the mind inside, and thought it was Zheng Xueying who was stunned and arrogant.
Xiaohao, how did you do this exam? I heard from Yueyan that you have almost full scores in Chinese and English. Haha, you have a bright future. Which university you are going to take? Have you thought about it?"
Ren Hao exclaimed secretly, subconsciously looked at Gu Yueyan who was silent. Unexpectedly, she often mentioned herself to her parents. For a moment, she was a little flattered, "Oh, it was my sister who exaggerated it. In fact, my grades are just average. It would be good to be able to get into college, and there were no requirements."
Gu's mother smiled and said, "Excessive humility is pride. Yueyan can be said. If you seriously put your mind into your studies, there is absolutely no problem to get into Tsinghua and Peking University. Haha, this is the first time I have heard Yueyan praise people."
Ren Hao is a guest, and Gu’s mother obviously takes care of him more. Of course, there is also a father Gu talking to him on Zheng Xueying’s side. The two are talking about the subject of his next book. Like Gu Yueyan, Zheng Xueying feels that he is as pampering as gold as gold and rarely says the first sentence.
A cup of tea is cold.
The door of the private room was pushed open from outside, and the room also stopped sounding in unison. Zheng Xueying glanced at Ren Hao, and the meaning between her eyebrows seemed to remind him not to speak. Ren Hao shrugged indifferently, and then looked out the door. First, the waiter in red uniform was seen. Then, a mature woman dressed in a simple and elegant manner slowly walked in. A warm smile was raised on the corner of her mouth, refreshing and comfortable.
Ren Hao was stunned!
Gu Yueyan also stayed there for a while!
Aunt Rong!?
The person Gujia Publishing House wants to win over is Aunt Rong!?
Ren Hao didn't think about it for a while. As he remembered, Aunt Rong still posted a book at that publishing house until nine years later, so when Gu Yueyan mentioned this, Ren Hao didn't think about Aunt Rong at all. Now it seems that Aunt Rong would be in Xidan Site. It was definitely not a coincidence that she had contacted Gu's father early to have a dinner party!
Welcome..." Gu's father smiled and shook hands with Fan Qirong: "I have heard that Miss Qirong is extremely beautiful. When I saw her today, it was true. It was very eye-opening, and eyes wide..." Although Gu's father was over fifty years old, he spoke very interestingly.
President Gu is too rewarded." At this time, Fan Qirong also saw Ren Hao and Gu Yueyan and was a little stunned.
Gu's father followed Fan Qirong's eyes and looked at his daughter, but he didn't understand why she was lost. At this time, Gu's mother came up and pulled Fan Qirong to sit in the seat, introducing her one by one. When she pointed to Ren Hao, she saw that he had no familiar expression and smiled and nodded as saying hello. Fan Qirong felt a little funny in her heart, but she didn't point it out, as if she had met for the first time.
Fan Qirong wanted to see what her good nephew sold in the gourd.
As for Gu Yueyan, he observed Ren Hao's expression for a moment, and said nothing more. He shook hands with Fan Qirong politely, as if the person who was chatting ten minutes ago was not Fan Qirong: "Qirong's name has been admired for a long time."
What a name, haha, just make a living." Fan Qirong smiled and turned to Gu's father and said, "President Gu, with your daughter here, I can't afford the word "beauty" of the four beautiful words. Miss Gu is beautiful, like a fairy in the sky, and it's enviable."
Everyone talked about it and sat down one after another.
Ren Hao was still next to Gu’s mother, while Gu Yueyan on the left and Aunt Rong were sitting between Zheng Xueying and Gu Yueyan.
Gu’s father looked at Fan Qirong opposite and said, “Miss Qirong, congratulations first. I heard that your new book sales are very good. It will probably exceed one million by the end of this year. Haha, it’s really amazing.”
Wherever there." Fan Qirong picked up the tea that his father poured for her, tasted it, but did not put it down, and started warming with the heat of the teacup: "President Gu, don't ruin me. In the publishing industry, who doesn't know the name of your son-in-law Mr. Zheng. I'm lucky that books sell better, but Mr. Zheng relies on his strength to write books. Haha, I can't compare to this."
Zheng Xueying smiled on her face: "Miss Qirong is too modest."
When Chinese people talk about things, most of them pay attention to the dinner table. Gu’s father called the waiter to order the food, and then followed Gu’s mother to chat with Fan Qirong. Ren Hao was like Zheng Xueying said. From the moment Fan Qirong came in, he didn’t say a word. In addition to nodding to Aunt Rong, he sipped the fragrant Longjing alone and put himself out of it.
Several exquisite side dishes were placed on the rotating glass by the waiter plates. Seeing that the dishes were almost served, Gu's father began to organize his words, thinking about how to persuade the overnight famous writer. Fan Qirong gave him a good impression. Gu's father, who has been dealing with writers for many years, naturally knew that there were many people with extreme personality like his son-in-law, but Fan Qirong was too ordinary and too kind, and she did not have the arrogance of a famous writer at all. Even the erotic aura of a literary scholar was not even attracted. Well, what to say, it was like a sitting opposite him was not a master writer who was quainted with words, but a kind and gentle young wife at home.
Don’t be surprised by favors and disgraces!
Gu's father also strengthened his determination to win her over, but he also knew that this was not a simple matter. Before him, at least three large publishing houses had already given olive branches to Fan Qirong, but these people seemed to have been politely rejected by her.
Come, eat vegetables..." Gu's mother stood up with her chopsticks and arranged to pick up the food.
Gu’s father winked at Zheng Xueying, who looked at Fan Qirong, nodded knowingly, and placed the chopsticks flat on the beige tablecloth. “Qirong, I heard that you had a little unhappy with the publishing house. What’s going on?”
Fan Qirong looked at him and smiled casually: "It's just a small matter."
I heard this incident spread so much. How could it be a small matter? Qirong, if you treat me as a friend, just talk about it. What if we can help you?"
Ren Hao looked at Zheng Xueying suspiciously, wondering that he could speak human language, but he didn't see anything he was not good at dealing with humans.
Fan Qirong smiled bitterly at the countless meats in the bowl, and did not move her chopsticks. She looked up at Zheng Xueying: "It's just a matter of statistics. My contract with the publishing house is to share the money. Naturally, the better the sales volume, the more money it will be. But I think they did it when counting sales volume, which made me take a lot of money. Haha, I'm also making a living. I don't want my money. I don't want a penny. I naturally can't lose it..." To everyone's expectations, Fan Qirong told the matter without any hesitation.
Gu's father was calm and thought that there was a chance to do this. If he hadn't been extremely disappointed with her publishing house, he wouldn't have told himself so clearly.
As soon as he changed his voice, Fan Qirong smiled faintly: "However, this situation is normal and it is inevitable to be bumpy, so it is a small matter. Haha, I didn't expect it to be so powerful, which surprised me."
Ren Hao understood the various things inside. In his opinion, it would be incredible if the publisher did not do anything statistically. On the contrary, it would be natural to do something.
Seeing that the time had come, Gu's father looked up: "Miss Qirong, what you said is wrong. How can this be a small matter? And how can it be a normal situation? If it were in our Haifeng Literature and Art Publishing House, similar incidents would never happen. Just as you said, how much money should be, it is how much money. We will never use those tricks similar to cheating. I can assure you this." Gu's father's words undoubtedly expressed his position.
Fan Qirong pretended not to understand, blinked her eyes and said enviously: "It's a pity that I don't have this blessing. I had already given the bookmark to others earlier. Now, it's too late to regret it even if I want to go back on my word."
Gu’s father looked at him, took out a contract from his briefcase, put it on the glass, and gently transferred it to her. When Fan Qirong picked up the contract in confusion, Gu’s father simply said: “This is the contract of our Haifeng Literature and Art Publishing House. You can take a look at it casually. In addition to the above share terms, we also promise you that we will never use those tricks. Miss Qirong, our publishing house is powerless to do anything about the losses of your book, but I personally will do my best to help you. I know several lawyers and have great experience in this area. I believe that it can help you win the lawsuit. Look..."
Fan Qirong smiled at Gu's father gratefully and put away the contract: "Thank you, President Gu. Actually, for this little thing, I'm not ready to settle the lawsuit, but, well, I'll accept the contract first, and after I go back, I will seriously consider it."
OK, okay..." Gu's father and mother both smiled. Although they couldn't tell whether she agreed or not, at least they did not refuse directly, which meant that there was hope. So Gu's mother was busy picking up dishes for Fan Qirong and advised her to eat more. During the meal, Gu's father and Zheng Xueying would occasionally mention the goodness of Haifeng Literature and Art Publishing House, and try to get Fan Qirong to pat the table on the spot.
As he was eating, Zheng Xueying suddenly exclaimed and looked at the bowls and chopsticks on Fan Qirong's table: "I haven't seen you move your chopsticks for a long time. Isn't the food suitable for you? Or have you eaten before?"
In Fan Qirong's bowl, there was a large bowl of meat, boiled fish, braised pork, wood-bearded meat, etc.
At this time, Ren Hao, who had not spoken, finally moved. He looked at the big bowl of delicious food, as if water could be drained at any time. Several people also discovered Ren Hao's strangeness. Just when they were not sure about it, something that stunned several people!
Ren Hao grabbed Aunt Rong's small bowl like a three-year-old child and plundered her to her side. Then, he actually pushed her small bowl full of vegetables to her.
Gu Yueyan couldn't help but burst out laughing. She covered her mouth and looked at Ren Hao, her eyes full of smiles: "You can just pick up whatever you want, why rob someone else's?"
Gu’s father and mother coughed and said nothing. But Zheng Xueying’s face became very ugly: “Ren Hao! What are you doing?” He became more and more angry, Gu Yueyan brought such a guy who was not good enough to make trouble. Isn’t this obviously a mess?
Other people's bowls are full of meat, but your bowls are full of vegetables. What does this change mean?
It's clear that it's undermining!
Ren Hao pointed to his lips innocently, meaning that he could not speak, and he ran away, ignoring their eyes and ate in big mouthfuls. Of course, Ren Hao knew Aunt Rong's temper. She was vegetarian and would not waste anything. If Gu's father and mother said anything, Aunt Rong might really eat these pieces of meat with a sting.
The child is greedy, haha, don't worry." Gu's mother smiled and picked up another braised pork for her. However, this time, Fan Qirong stopped her. She smiled and looked at Ren Hao, "Don't be polite. Actually, I and my family are both vegetarian."
How can I just eat vegetarian food? Even if I lose weight, I have to eat meat, otherwise I will not be able to keep up with the nutrition. Hey, Qirong, I think you have the right figure?" Gu's mother thought she was being polite.
Fan Qirong squeezed out a smile, picked up the chopsticks and sat up: "I'm going to hide it from you, I'm really vegetarian. I have been a habit for more than ten years, but now I can't change it even if I want to."
Only then did Gu’s father and mother hear that they were not polite, but they really didn’t eat meat. Thinking of this, Zheng Xueying muttered a mistake, but Gu’s father and mother looked at the child who lowered their heads to eat with great meaning. In their impression, Xiaohao was not an ignorant person, nor would he do such a shameless thing at the dinner table. Thinking that he must have known that Qirong is vegetarian, so he calmly relieved her.
Qirong rarely appears in the media, and even the people in her publishing house don’t know her living habits, but how did Xiaohao know?
Gu's father wanted to ask, but remembered what Zheng Xueying didn't let him speak just now. He sighed secretly and said nothing.
Waiter, get the recipe.”
I don’t have a big appetite, so I don’t need to order any more.”
How can that work..." Knowing Fan Qirong's habits, Gu's mother called the waiter to order a few famous vegetarian dishes. The waiter left the box before her feet, and Fan Qirong's cell phone rang. She took it out and blinked, glanced at Ren Hao, and then answered the phone: "Hey, sister... um... Juanjuan is here? Didn't she make an appointment with her at 8 o'clock... Oh, I know... Is there anything wrong... Xiaohao didn't go home, didn't he call you... Oh, it's turned off, it's okay, don't worry, Xiaohao is having dinner with me... Well, yes... it's right next to me..."
Fan Qirong hesitated and looked at Ren Hao, "Okay, I'll let him answer..." Her chin was nude to the phone and signaled Ren Hao to pick it up, "Sister is anxious, let you answer the phone."
Seeing this scene, except for Gu Yueyan, Gu’s father, mother and Zheng Xueying were both stunned for a moment.
What's going on?
It seems that the two know each other?
Ren Hao just put his phone on his ear and said "feed" it, and then he heard Zhuo Yuqin's stimulating voice on the other end of the phone: "Where have you gone? I won't call you if I don't go home! I want to make us both anxious!"
Ren Hao smirked and wiped his sweat: "Ahem, sorry, sorry, I felt relieved after the exam, and I really forgot... my phone? Oh, I turned off the phone during the exam, and I didn't remember to turn on it later... Well, I won't know, I will do it next time, haha, I won't... OK, I won't cause trouble for Aunt Rong, don't worry... Well, I know, I'm hanging... Well, you eat yours, don't wait for me... Well, goodbye mom..."
Retrieving the phone from Ren Hao's hand, Fan Qirong gave him a angrily glance: "If there is something next time, remember to say to my elder sister first, Humph, when I say you are with me, my elder sister almost taught me a lesson, and even asked me why I didn't help her, you are busy talking, don't forget it next time, remember?" Fan Qirong's identity and tone instantly changed into Ren Hao's parents.
Ren Hao touched his nose and nodded: "Remember." In fact, Ren Hao just forgot to turn on his phone, but did not forget about the affairs at home. Because he was not good at snatching Gu Yueyan's face, he could only follow him. Ren Hao thought to observe the situation first. When the mother called him to urge him, Ren Hao would have an excuse, whether it was to slip away or stay, he would act according to the opportunity.
To be continued...