Chapter 977 - What Is Going On Exactly (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

The meeting lasted over 40 minutes and only ended when Yuan Zhou had to start preparing the dinner ingredients.

Zhou Jia and Hu Ti left after bidding their farewells. Yuan Zhou gazed at their departing backs and said, “This kid is alright. He is steady, earnest, mature, and handsome. Of course, he’s not as good as me but still, he’s a hardworking lad.”

“Zhou Jia, that lass, will probably not have to bear any hardships being with him,” Yuan Zhou finished his conclusion, looking every bit the part of a father. He then went to the second floor and changed into a narrow-sleeved robe that was easier for him to move around in.

For some reason, there were people booking the All-Fish Banquet every day recently. There was one particular banquet where the attendants were suddenly absent, and Yuan Zhou had to finish the banquet himself.

While Yuan Zhou was busy cooking, Mr. Wei and his rival started their friendly exchange.

Mr. Wei’s rival was called Xie Hao, and was of similar age with Mr. Wei. He was 42 years old, still in his robust years. And with his recent promotion, he looked like a person flushed with success.

The news had spread from human resource two days ago. Although he had yet to be formally appointed to the new position, there were still people from various departments coming to congratulate him each day.

Xie Hao greeted everyone with a friendly smile on his face. But when a certain person came, his face fell.

“Xie Hao, congratulations. I have never expected you to be promoted with your capabilities and efficiency. Director Liu is truly a kind person,” said Mr. Wei, sarcasm filling his words.

“Thank you, thank you. I heard from the HR that you were also one of the candidates for this general manager position,” said Xie Hao.

Xie Hao was not a person that was easy to deal with. He immediately countered. He continued, “Unfortunately, an incapable person like me has defeated a capable person like you.”

“The incapable person has merely gotten lucky. Luck won’t bring him far, that’s for sure. Remember to check the date each day before leaving home in the future. After all, you have exhausted all the remaining luck in your life today,” said Mr. Wei.

“You don’t have to worry about that. In the future, the company secretary will be handling my travel plans,” said Xie Hao.

The people in the company were already used to the two bickering against each other. At times like this, they couldn’t be bothered with worrying about how to calm the two. Rather, they were more concerned with leaving a healthy distance between themselves and the two so as to not get pulled into the fight.

While the two were busy bickering, Mr. Wei suddenly laughed heartily and said, “Xie Hao, you are still as eloquent as ever. Since it’s your promotion, it won’t do for me to not show any appreciation. Therefore, I have already booked an All-Fish Banquet for you at Yuan Zhou’s restaurant. Consider that a celebration I’m throwing you.”

Xie Hao was indeed very eloquent. In any case, he had never suffered defeat when bickering with Mr. Wei. But the moment Mr. Wei made that announcement, he hesitated.

“You are throwing me a banquet for my promotion?” Xie Hao looked at Mr. Wei suspiciously.

“Yes. And it’s also your favorite All-Fish Banquet,” Mr. Wei said with a nod.

“I believe you must have never tried the All-Fish Banquet at Yuan Zhou’s restaurant before. Tonight, take the chance to give it a try,” said Mr. Wei with a smile.

Everyone were already used to them bickering. But now when one was treating another to a meal, everyone’s gazes were attracted by them.

Everyone looked over uniformly.

In truth, Xie Hao’s favorite wasn’t the All-Fish Banquet. In any case, very few restaurants could make an authentic All-Fish Banquet nowadays. What he loved eating was actually fish, especially freshwater fishes. This was common knowledge in the company.

Xie Hao’s first reaction was the meal Mr. Wei was treating him was definitely a terrible meal. But when he thought about it, that seemed unlikely.

Xie Hao was aware of the reputation Yuan Zhou’s restaurant enjoyed. That was a restaurant popular throughout Sichuan, and was flooded with positive reviews. He had not gotten the chance to try the food there for some reason, but he believed the food there was definitely good.