Shi Xiangnan has been in the business world for decades and started doing business when he was a teenager.
In the 1980s, he was one of the first self-employed people to sell pirated tapes in Xiuzhou. At that time, as long as he went south to buy goods once, he could easily sell out all the pirated tapes when he came back. In less than a year, he was
It became a household worth ten thousand yuan.
Later, he also resold electronic watches, clothing and other commodities, and slowly accumulated his first pot of gold.
Later, after joining the WTO, he caught up with the good opportunity and established a trading company, and really started to make a fortune. In more than ten years, he accumulated hundreds of millions of net worth.
These are all things he started from scratch and worked hard on, and he has always been proud of them.
In addition to having a successful career, he also married a very virtuous and good wife. She worked hard with him in his career when he was young. Later, after having children, she returned to the family to be a full-time wife, taking care of the elderly and children, and raising her husband and children.
His family is also very happy.
Therefore, Shi Xiangnan has always been the envy and jealousy of others.
But in fact, Shi Xiangnan is not very satisfied with his life. The main reason is that he feels that the status of a billionaire like himself is not high or low, which is very embarrassing.
Although he is a formal member of the Xiuzhou Chamber of Commerce, that's all. Compared to those small businessmen, he is relatively successful, but compared to those big businessmen, he is really average.
In addition, he does not have an official title, such as so-and-so representing such-and-such committee member, etc. This is mainly determined by his somewhat aloof character.
But in fact, in front of some specific people, he is not arrogant. For example, in front of Xiuzhou local tycoons like Sun Yanhong, he has nothing to be arrogant. He can put down his arrogance and be willing to be his younger brother.
He has been in business for many years, and sometimes he must be very face-conscious, but more often than not, for money and interests, he is completely shameless. This is the basic quality of being a "successful businessman".
It's just that he was used to living his own small life in the past, and the company's business has always been very good, so he didn't have to go out of his way to run the business and please those people.
Now that his company is about to close down, his family can't just sit there and have nothing.
Therefore, he naturally let go of his aloof temper and worked hard to find and manage the connections he needed so that he could find new ways to make money.
Sun Yanhong is the thickest leg he has found so far, and he must hug her tightly.
He went to bed early that night, and then got up early the next day to wash up, put on the clothes he was most satisfied with, carefully combed his long back hair, sprayed mousse on it, and fiddled with it for more than ten minutes before leaving the bathroom.
Come out.
After eating the breakfast that his wife Jiang Duanxiang had just prepared, he read the newspaper for a while and saw that it was almost eight o'clock in the morning. He then cautiously called Sun Yanhong and said that he would leave for the appointment soon.
Ask her if she has already gone.
As a result, Sun Yanhong told him that she had arrived at Guyun Teahouse half an hour ago. She had not arrived at 7:30 and the teahouse had not officially opened yet. She only called the teahouse owner directly and the teahouse opened early.
Now she is in the private room of Jade Pavilion on the second floor of the teahouse.
Sun Yanhong rushed to the teahouse to wait so eagerly, which shows how much she cares about Chen Feng.
Shi Xiangnan couldn't help but feel emotional about this, and even felt a little envious of Chen Feng.
It is true that Sun Yanhong is a romantic, but to be honest, she is indeed a beauty. Even though she is a little older, over forty, she has always taken good care of herself, and with the beauty and make-up, she does not look that old, but makes her look even more...
The charm of a mature woman. Many people like this one.
In fact, Shi Xiangnan also likes this one better. When he planned to follow Sun Yanhong's path, he was prepared to sacrifice his looks from the beginning. After all, he can be considered a middle-aged handsome guy.
He is tall and in good shape, and his appearance is elegant and handsome.
Even though he was a few years older than Sun Yanhong, he felt that he was more than good enough for her, not to mention that Sun Yanhong was well known for her romantic reputation. If something happened between the two of them, he would be the one who would suffer the most.
It's a pity that Sun Yanhong doesn't seem to be interested in this old handsome guy, and she is obsessed with Chen Feng.
This made him feel a little frustrated and lost, and at the same time he was naturally a little jealous of Chen Feng. This was also an important factor in why he became a little angry after being rejected by Chen Feng at Liu Ying's place yesterday.
When Shi Xiangnan learned that Sun Yanhong was already waiting there, of course he couldn't sit at home anymore, so he immediately went out and drove over to keep the appointment.
His home is also in Hongshu Bay, which is only about ten minutes' drive from the ancient teahouse. He went there almost an hour early, not because he respected Chen Feng more, but because he wanted to serve Sun Yanhong well.
This meeting between him and Chen Feng was originally arranged by Sun Yanhong behind his back.
When he arrived at the place, he parked the car and immediately went into the teahouse, found the private room of Cuiyu Pavilion, and knocked on the door.
"come in."
After Sun Yanhong's voice came from inside, Shi Xiangnan pushed the door open and entered.
In addition to Sun Yanhong, there was also a beautiful middle-aged woman in the private room. She was in her forties, intellectual, dignified, and very attractive.
Shi Xiangnan smiled and nodded to the two women. Just as he was about to say something, Sun Yanhong asked directly: "Have you contacted him? When will he come over?"
Of course the person Sun Yanhong was talking about was Chen Feng. Shi Xiangnan quickly responded and said, "It's only around eight o'clock now. I'll contact you later."
When Sun Yanhong heard this, she frowned with dissatisfaction and said, "Go and contact him now. You don't have to stay here. You can notify me when he arrives."
Shi Xiangnan didn't dare to disobey, so he could only smile and nod repeatedly: "Okay, I'll go out and contact him right away, and I'll let you know when I get there."
Sun Yanhong nodded calmly and said yes.
Shi Xiangnan originally wanted to take the opportunity to get to know the intellectual middle-aged woman, but after being tricked by Sun Yanhong, of course he had no choice but to go out first.
After he walked out of the private room and closed the door again, Zhou Qianru, who was sitting opposite Sun Yanhong, couldn't help but smile and said: "This man doesn't look young anymore. Is it necessary for you to take him in as your little brother?"
Sun Yanhong said in a casual tone: "This person is not a good person, but he is temporarily useful to me, so I will use him first."
Zhou Qianru shook her head and stopped continuing the topic. Instead, she said with a hint of ridicule: "We have known each other for so many years, and this is the first time I have seen you get up so early. You got up at around six o'clock, and then drove there in person for more than half an hour.
Here, I said you are not serious this time, right?"
Sun Yanhong smiled bitterly and said: "I really want to play it real, but others won't play with you. Oh, tell me, what should I do to impress him?"
Zhou Qianru rolled her eyes angrily when she heard this, and said rudely: "You have much more experience in this area than me, so what's the use of asking me?"
Sun Yanhong was not angry, but said with a smile: "Aren't you a professor? You are very knowledgeable."
Zhou Qianru became even more upset when she heard this: "I am not a professor, but an associate professor. My knowledge is only in art."
Sun Yanhong laughed and said: "You are so serious about it. I have always felt that with your temperament, you are more suitable to be a lawyer, not a professor, or an art professor."
Zhou Qianru corrected again: "Associate Professor of Fine Arts."
"Okay, my associate professor of art, I have just told you about his general situation. What do you think I can do to impress a man like him?"
"To be honest, you can't impress him." Zhou Qianru said bluntly, "First of all, he should have learned something about you from Liu Meijun. To be honest, your external reputation is not good; secondly, he is not short of money, and he is also
Being so much younger than you, according to common sense, it is basically impossible for him to like you; thirdly, according to what you said yourself, the first impression you gave him was very bad."
"You are so unforgiving, can't you say something nice?" Sun Yanhong said with some dissatisfaction and frustration.
Zhou Qianru said with a hint of arrogance: "I'm just telling the truth. If you want to hear lies and flattery, find someone else."
"Well, it's really strange that you said this." Sun Yanhong shook her head and said, "I suddenly fell in love with him, and then I suddenly lost interest in other men. In fact, besides being handsome, he is also
Apart from the money, I really don’t know what I like about him? I’m very surprised and confused.”
Zhou Qianru did not ridicule her this time, but comforted her: "Maybe this is fate. When I first saw you and got to know you, I suddenly felt in my heart that we could be friends for life. Then,
We have been friends for more than ten years now."
Sun Yanhong smiled and said: "Your metaphor is not bad. Sometimes it is really magical between people. I am now thinking about how to make Chen Feng my friend. This is the first step. I can achieve this first step for the time being.
, I am satisfied."
Zhou Qianru smiled and said, "That's right if you think so. Let's take it step by step. Let's start by being friends."
The two women were chatting and laughing, and time flew by very quickly. Another half hour passed before they knew it.
Just when Sun Yanhong was wondering why there was no news from Shi Xiangnan, she thought about taking the initiative to ask, but the news from Shi Xiangnan was finally sent.
Jin Yongnian has already arrived, and Chen Feng has also set off. He will be there in about ten minutes at the fastest.
Sun Yanhong breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the news. Before that, she was a little worried that Chen Feng would suddenly not come.
After about ten minutes passed, Chen Feng arrived as expected.
Shi Xiangnan immediately sent the news to Sun Yanhong, which made her a little nervous. She immediately asked Zhou Qianru in front of her: "Qianru, you think I will go out later, how should I talk to him?"
When Zhou Qianru heard this, she couldn't help but feel angry and funny. She put her hand on her forehead and said, "It's not like you to be so nervous. People who don't know, would think he is your first love."
Sun Yanhong couldn't help but glared at her and said seriously: "I asked you to come here to help me make suggestions, not to laugh at me with cold words."
"I don't mean to laugh at you, but the way you worry about gains and losses now really doesn't look like you at all. You are Sun Yanhong, the woman who plays with men and claps, and the woman who changes her boyfriend from time to time.
This man named Chen Feng has been divorced and was dumped by his wife. What do you have to worry about? He doesn't like you. It's his loss. You don't need to care about him so much."
These words seemed to be encouraging, but they were also sarcastic, making Sun Yanhong feel dumbfounded.
"Well, after listening to what you said, I suddenly decided to break the rules and just be myself, as I should be."
Zhou Qianru smiled and said: "That's right. Be yourself and let others talk."
When Sun Yanhong heard this, she felt very awkward.
At the same time, in a tea seat by the window on the second floor, Chen Feng and Jin Yongnian were sitting in a row, and Shi Xiangnan was sitting in a row opposite each other.
"Lao Shi, since Chen Feng is here, let's just get down to business." Jin Yongnian said simply, "I will be the middleman. You can pour Chen Feng a cup of tea now, and then apologize to him.
The misunderstanding between you and him is now over."
Of course Shi Xiangnan was reluctant to pour tea and apologize to Chen Feng, but he couldn't refuse. Sun Yanhong had asked him to apologize to Chen Feng from the beginning.
But it was still hard for him to accept that he had to do this. Besides, it would be better if it could be avoided.
"Lao Jin, this is a matter between Chen Feng and I. You should stop interfering. Chen Feng, what do you think?"
After saying this, Shi Xiangnan looked at Chen Feng with a smile, hoping that Chen Feng would take the initiative to speak with a wink and skip the part of pouring tea and apologizing.
Unfortunately, Chen Feng had no such intention. His expression remained unchanged and he asked in a nonchalant tone: "Didn't you invite Uncle Jin to come forward and ask him to make peace? Why don't you admit it now?"
Shi Xiangnan's face stiffened, and he explained with a dry smile: "I just asked him to invite you out, let me have a good talk with you, and resolve the misunderstanding. I didn't mean to ask him to do anything to make peace."
When Jin Yongnian heard what he said about burning bridges, of course he was very angry. Just when he was about to speak, he saw Chen Feng saying rudely to Shi Xiangnan: "So, you didn't invite me out this time to apologize to me? Then what do you want to do?
?”
Shi Xiangnan looked very unhappy when he questioned him face to face. He was his elder after all. Did he talk to his elders like this?
Just when he was about to reprimand Chen Feng, Sun Yanhong's voice sounded from behind: "Lao Shi invited you out this time just to apologize to you, including me. I also want to apologize to you."
As Sun Yanhong spoke, she walked over naturally, sat down next to Shi Xiangnan, and looked at each other across the tea seat from Chen Feng.
Sun Yanhong's sudden appearance was somewhat surprising to Chen Feng. He really didn't expect her to come at first.
However, considering that she had been ruthlessly rejected by him several times before when she asked him out, and now that there was a ready opportunity to meet him, it was strange that she would let it go.
Chen Feng just stared at her for a few seconds and then looked away, then looked at Zhou Qianru who was following Sun Yanhong just now.
At first, he didn't pay much attention to this intellectual middle-aged woman, and neither did the other party.
But soon both of them looked startled. They were two or three meters away, some were staring at each other, and they were speechless for a moment.
A memory that felt a little distant suddenly came to Chen Feng's mind.
Zhou Qianru's sudden appearance was completely unexpected for Chen Feng at this moment.