Chapter 840 Chinese Community (1/2)
Chapter 840: Chinese Community
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Li Du did not know how powerful the Tussenberg family was, and he also did not ask. However, Elson called Bradley, a leader of the national branch of the world's top luxury products company, a ”decent worker.”
Furthermore, Elson used a very casual tone when he said that, just like saying, ”Let's eat steak tonight.” Evidently, Bradley was not an important person in Elson's eyes.
Both Li Du and Steve got along very well and had chit-chatted the entire night.
After the showcase had ended, Cole walked over.
When he saw Li Du and Steve together, he was briefly stunned before very quickly smiling. ”Mr. Tussenberg, Li, seems like you guys are having a great time chit-chatting. Earlier, I was worried that you might feel uncomfortable here.”
Steve nodded and said, ”You are too kind, Mr. Winston. I did not know that Li is also a shareholder of your company. We are old friends. If I had known beforehand that he would be attending the showcase this time, I would have been very happy to come over.”
”Old friend?” Cole smiled before walking in front of Li Du and whispering, ”I did not know that you had such a powerful old friend.”
Li Du also smiled. As he did not know Steve's true identity, he did not respond to Cole and would ask about Steve later.
Li Du initially thought that Cole had walked over to look for him. Now, from the looks of it, Cole seemed to be here for Steve. Seeing this, Li Du was considerate and left.
After having just walked a few steps, someone walked over to Li Du and extended his hand. ”Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, I'm Cao Fan. Nice to meet you, Mr. Li.”
Li Du turned his head to look at the person. The person greeting him was also a Chinese man who looked to be approximately 30-something years old and spoke clear, fluent Mandarin.
Li Du shook his hand and asked, ”Have we met before? Mr. Winston gave me an introduction. So sorry, I'm not very good at socializing and hence, did not go over to talk to you.”
Cao Fan smiled and said in an easygoing manner, ”You are too kind, Mr. Li. I have been wanting to meet you. However, as you and Mr. Tussenberg were chit-chatting, I did not want to bother you.”
Even though it was evident that Cao Fan also knew who Steve was, Li Du could not ask him.
Li Du suspected that Steve had something to do with Cao Fan coming over to him. If he were to take the initiative and ask about Steve's identity, the other party would know that he knew nothing and would not take him seriously.
He could be low key in this type of socializing event, since being low key would gain the respect of others. However, he might also be taken lightly by others.
Changing the topic, Li Du asked, ”From what I remember of Mr. Winston's introduction, you are currently in charge of the American branch?”
Cao Fan nodded. ”Yes, my family migrated to San Francisco during my grandfather's generation. As China was successfully reformed and became more open when I was young, my grandfather sent me back to live in China. As such, my accent and the education that I have received should be very similar to yours.”
After a brief chit-chat, Cao Fan asked, ”Brother Li, do you have any plans for tonight?”
Li Du shook his head. Cao Fan said, ”There are quite a few Chinese at the showcase this time around. It so happens that we are having a small Chinese gathering tonight. Could you do me a favor and join us?”
Hearing his question, Li Du smiled. ”You are too kind, I would very much like to join. However, you don't have to say that it's a 'favor.' I can't accept that.”
Cao Fan smiled, patted Li Du on his shoulders, and said, ”Let's go, my car is at the entrance.”
The gathering was not being held at the Four Seasons Hotel. After informing Sophie, Li Du boarded Cao Fan's car with Brother Wolf.