Although Chen Qianfan was bankrupt, fortunately he had not left behind his past cooking skills. Even Pu Jian, who was always picky about food, was full of praise and suggested that Chen Qianfan might as well open a restaurant, maybe he could make a comeback soon.
Xu Chunliang believes that Chen Qianfan's bankruptcy has another hidden reason. He is Xue Renzhong's apprentice, and Qianfan Group may not have been his main business. Of course, it is not easy to buy Xu Dongya from Qianfan Group. Xu Dongya comes from a thousand families, and I don't know what means he used.
Robbed Chen Qianfan completely.
Pu Jian continued to ask questions under the influence of alcohol, but Chen Qianfan did not mention a word about the details of his bankruptcy.
Among the three, Pu Jian drank the least, and soon went to take a nap next to the heater.
Xu Chunliang and Chen Qianfan were still eating big chunks of meat and drinking heavily.
Xu Chunliang said deliberately: "Brother Chen, do you know Xue Anning?"
Chen Qianfan was slightly startled and pretended to be thinking hard: "Which Xue Anning? This name sounds familiar."
"You should have met Ye Qingya's old classmate."
"No."
Xu Chunliang picked up a piece of mutton and stuffed it into his mouth. While eating it, he said, "It's so delicious. I even thought about introducing Xue Anning to you."
Chen Qianfan was secretly wary. This kid must have said this on purpose. Xue Anning is my god-sister. Could it be that he already knows about our relationship? He smiled bitterly and said, "Chunliang, please, I'm not worthy of you."
Xu Chunliang said: "It's not worthy now. In the past when you were worth hundreds of millions, it would have been fine. By the way, are you married or not?"
Chen Qianfan said: "I've been married before, but now I'm single. In my current state, no woman would be willing to follow me."
Xu Chunliang continued on this topic: "Do you know Xue Anliang?"
Chen Qianfan basically confirmed that Xu Chunliang must have known something. It would be meaningless to continue to deny: "Xue Anliang? You mean the doctor of history who died a while ago? I knew him. When we were building Qianfan Group, we invited his father to come over.
I helped with the archaeological appraisal, so he came with me."
Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "You know them, but don't you know Xue Anning?"
Chen Qianfan said: "We just have business contacts. I haven't investigated who is in their family. But when you said this, I remembered it. It seems that Mr. Xue has a daughter. He mentioned it. No wonder I think Xue Anning
This name is somewhat familiar."
Xu Chunliang picked up the phone in front of Chen Qianfan and called Xue Anning.
When Chen Qianfan saw Xu Chunliang calling, he realized something was wrong. Is this guy really disrespectful and wants to expose him in person?
Xue Anning quickly answered the phone: "Director Xu, happy New Year."
Xu Chunliang smiled and said: "Happy New Year, Sister Xue."
"Why did you remember to call me?"
Xu Chunliang said: "I haven't heard from my respected father for a while. I wonder if he is in good health?"
Xue Anning said: "Thanks to you, I'm much better now."
Xu Chunliang secretly thought that there may not be many people who can cure the cold poison of the netherworld: "That's good, by the way, let me ask you about someone."
Chen Qianfan looked at Xu Chunliang with an awkward expression.
Xue Anning said: "Say."
"Do you know Chen Qianfan, the chairman of Qianfan Group?"
Xue Anning said: "I'm not familiar with it. I've heard of this name. He seemed to have had business dealings with my dad in the past. Is there something wrong?"
Chen Qianfan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his sister's adaptability was not compromised.
Xu Chunliang said: "It's okay, I just haven't seen him for a long time, so I asked him about it."
Xue Anning said: "I heard from Qingya that you are also in the capital."
Xu Chunliang said: "Yes, we are celebrating the New Year in the capital."
Xue Anning said: "Qingya and I have made an appointment to have tea together tomorrow. You can come over if you have time. I happen to have something I want to ask in person."
After Xu Chunliang agreed, he hung up the phone, looked at Chen Qianfan with a smile and said, "Would you like to go there together?"
Chen Qianfan shook his head: "To tell you the truth, I'm hiding here and there, and it's hard for me to live a peaceful life. The day after tomorrow at most, I'll have to change places. If my gang of creditors find me, I'll be in trouble."
Xu Chunliang said: "Let's do this, I will give you the money as soon as possible."
Chen Qianfan said: "Don't worry, it's not easy for you to find me, and it's not easy for me to find you. After you ask for the money, keep it for me first, and I'll find you when I need it."
Sweet snores could be heard from the side, but Pu Jian had already fallen asleep.
Chen Qianfan got up, found a torn blanket to cover him, and went to the kitchen to fry some hydrangeas. It was actually a mixture of sheep whip, sheep balls, and sheep kidneys.
The two continued to drink.
Xu Chunliang said: "Xu Dongya seems to be from a thousand families. Have you been tricked by him?"
Chen Qianfan let out a long sigh: "Brother, actually you can guess even if I don't tell you, I really can't afford to offend that person, so I admit defeat."
Xu Chunliang said: "You have suffered such a big loss, can you swallow this breath?"
Chen Qianfan said: "What else? You know you can't fight him, but you still fight him to the death, and in the end you don't have to risk your life?"
Xu Chunliang said: "Let's not talk about this, Brother Chen, what are your plans for the future?"
Chen Qianfan said: "Get through this crisis first. Although Qianfan Group is no longer in my hands, my ancestral brewing recipe is still there. Wherever I fell, I will get up again. With this craft, I believe
There will always be a day of change."
Xu Chunliang said that your craft is probably not wine making, but he didn't point it out. After all, he had given many reminders today, and Chen Qianfan should have noticed it.
Chen Qianfan must have a secret, and his secrets are most likely related to the business Xue Renzhong is engaged in. However, he has been with Xu Chunliang for so long and has never done anything to harm Xu Chunliang. He once had some influence on Weishan Island Winery.
There was an attempt, but Xu Chunliang crushed it as soon as it showed its signs.
Chen Qianfan estimated that Xu Chunliang also guessed his secret, but the window paper hadn't been pierced for a whole day, so everyone still pretended to be confused and stayed in peace.
Xu Chunliang said: "If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just come to me. As long as I can help, I will spare no effort."
Chen Qianfan said with emotion: "Brother Chunliang, it's worth knowing you."
It was already dusk when Xu Chunliang woke Pu Jian up, and Chen Qianfan did not let them stay here overnight. The current conditions are different from those in the past. According to his words, they are always on guard, worried that creditors will come to their door.
Xu Chunliang called for a driver, but Chen Qianfan didn't come out to see them off.
Pu Jian looked at the closed door behind him and said to Xu Chunliang: "Old Chen is really in trouble, Chunliang, let's help him if possible."
Xu Chunliang said: "I don't think he needs our help."
Pu Jiandao: "What do you mean?"
Xu Chunliang said: "He has an ancestral brewing recipe in his hand, and he can get hundreds of millions from it if he sells it."
"What? That thing is so valuable? Stop fooling me."
Although Ye Qingya and Xue Anning are old classmates, they don't have much contact, mainly because their fields are different. Ye Qingya's contacts are mainly in the world of calligraphy and painting, while Xue Anning is a young archaeologist.
The place Xue Anning invited them to was at the Guyi Tea House near the Archaeological Research Institute.
The proprietress surnamed Liu who runs the teahouse is also an employee of the Archaeological Museum. She has a good relationship with Xue Anning, and they usually treat each other as sisters.
When Ye Qingya walked into Guyi Tea House, she was attracted by the furnishings here. Whether it was decoration or garden landscaping, everything reflected the taste of the owner.
Xue Anning still looked as unkempt as before, wearing the work clothes of the Archaeological Research Institute, and greeted him with a smile: "Welcome to our two distinguished guests."
Ye Qingya said: "An Ning, you are really good at choosing places. The antique style here is really lovable."
Xue Anning said: "I am an old lady who runs it. I wouldn't dare invite you to an ordinary place."
Ye Qingya smiled and said, "I'm not as insular as you think. I'm never picky about beautiful scenery and delicious food."
Xue Anning's eyes turned to Xu Chunliang, and Xu Chunliang said cheerfully: "Miss Xue, happy New Year."
Xue Anning said: "I didn't say New Year greetings yesterday, so don't be so polite."
Xu Chunliang said: "It's not strange to be polite to many people." While chatting and laughing, he handed Xue Anning a bottle of medicine.
This bottle of medicine was for Xue Renzhong. Xue Anning understood it and did not refuse. He smiled gently after taking it.
The two of them were led to the private room and sat down. Old white tea was being boiled on the red clay stove on the tea table. The room was filled with the fragrance of dates, and various tea snacks were placed around them.
Xue Anning greeted: "Sit down, let's drink tea first. I specially invited a chef today. Let's try his specialty dishes at noon."
Ye Qingya said: "Isn't this a teahouse?"
Xue Anning nodded and said: "Yes, there is a kitchen to meet the different needs of the guests, but I brought the chef myself today."
Xu Chunliang heard her emphasize this chef twice, so he probably has a high standard.
Taking the white tea from Xue Anning, Xu Chunliang said thank you. Even he couldn't help laughing. He was indeed too polite today.
Xue Anning said: "Yesterday you asked me about Chen Qianfan. I went back and specifically asked my father about it. They did have business dealings in the past."
Xu Chunliang secretly thought that Chen Qianfan must have asked her to confess secretly, so he nodded and said: "The main reason is that I can't contact him recently. I heard that he has some problems in his business, so I asked around and didn't give any information."
Are you causing trouble?"
Xue Anning smiled calmly and said: "How could it be? I'm not familiar with him at first, but I heard from my dad that this man is a wine maker. His business is good and he is generous. My dad once helped him appraise some wines.
Antiques, we rarely contacted him after that, are Director Xu friends with him?"
Xu Chunliang nodded and said: "There is also a relationship between classmates. We are both studying at Europa Business School. When we came to the capital for intensive training in the past, we would get together every time."
Ye Qingya also knew Chen Qianfan, and only then heard about his disappearance. She was a little surprised and asked: "Chen Qianfan's business failed?"
Xu Chunliang said: "He transferred the Qianfan Group and I heard that he owed a lot of debt."
Xue Anning said: "It's hard to say what happens in the business world. It has its ups and downs. One day you are in the limelight, tomorrow you may be hiding in Tibet, but the day after tomorrow you may be in trouble and make a comeback."
Xu Chunliang smiled and said: "Miss Xue's true knowledge and insights are admirable."
Xue Anning said calmly: "Just say it casually, what is the real insight? Director Xu, please stop making fun of me."
