Chapter 372 The Truth
Zhang Nianzu has never been accustomed to people calling him Mr. Zhang. Although the profits and losses generated by the fluctuations in the stocks, funds, and real estate he owns now are figures that an ordinary person or even an ordinary CEO would never be able to achieve in his lifetime, in the words of Jia Zizai, he has no real industry.
Of course, Zhao Meier was the only one who called him Mr. Zhang. Zhang Nianzu had tried to get her to stop calling him that, but he found that there was no particularly suitable way. It was not appropriate for subordinates to call their boss by his full name in front of others, and calling him Nianzu was too intimate, so he just accepted it. He was surprised to see Zhao Meier at Shixiang's place, but thinking about it, it shouldn't be surprising. Both wives were here, and it was only natural for the children to gather together...
Zhang Nianzu and Zhao Meir greeted each other, and their brief exchange was limited to the door. Shi Xiang started to ask people to sit down, and Zhang Nianzu could only take his seat with a sad face.
Zhao Chengcai, wearing the paper crown that came with the cake, sat in the middle. His two wives sat on his left and right. Zhao Weiming sat next to Shi Xiang. Huang Fei wanted her daughter to sit next to her, but Zhao Meir gave way to Zhang Nianzu, and then she sat next to him. Asan and Lao Guo, two bystanders, blocked the way for the food to be served.
Zhao Weiming lit the candle for his 60th birthday and a group of people began to sing the birthday song. However, the atmosphere was very strange, hovering between seemingly lively and awkward.
Zhao Chengcai made a wish, blew out the candles, and then divided the cake.
Huang Fei casually asked her daughter at this moment: "How is your new job? Are you tired?"
Zhao Meier answered impeccably: "It's always very busy when you first start, but fortunately the boss doesn't rush you."
Zhang Nianzu glanced at her and found that there was a smile on Zhao Meir's lips. Listening to the conversation between the mother and daughter, Huang Fei probably didn't know what Zhao Meir was doing or who she was doing it for.
Huang Fei's proud eyes intentionally or unintentionally swept over the mother and son opposite, and her intention to show off was obvious: Our daughter can find a high-profile job at any time. She is the eldest wife, but unfortunately Zhao Mei'er is neither the eldest daughter nor the son. For many years, she has always had a sense of crisis, but she always holds on to her momentum.
Shi Xiang patted Zhao Weiming on the back and said, "You are not like a girl. You can be tired if you are tired. Your father also relied on driving a taxi to get ahead." Shi Xiang was a concubine and was good at taking advantage of every opportunity. She used the saying "Inherit your father's business" and "Don't bully the poor young man" to confront Zhao Weiming.
Even a dull person like Ah San could sense the sword energy on the table. Fortunately, he was really hungry, and was busy wrapping bean sprouts in ham sausage and stuffing them into his mouth...
Zhao Chengcai took out a bottle of wine and said, "Let's drink a little today. Xiao Ming, don't drive in the afternoon."
Zhang Nianzu didn't drink much usually, but he held up the glass and said, "Drink something quickly--" He wished he could just hold the bottle and pound himself to get drunk.
Zhao Chengcai poured wine into everyone's glasses, even the two wives had full glasses. Only when it was Zhao Mei'er's turn, she took the drink and said, "I'll drink this. Although the boss doesn't urge me, the work can't be delayed." Huang Fei smiled more meaningfully. Look, this is a girl with a career.
Zhao Chengcai said unhappily: "It's not like I haven't been a CEO before. Everyone has their own private affairs. Give me his phone number and I'll talk to him!"
Zhao Meier said in embarrassment: "This..."
Zhang Nianzu said: "Just drink some."
"Okay." This time Zhao Meir agreed readily. Everyone thought she was just going to take advantage of the situation and didn't think much about it. Only Zhao Weiming shrugged his shoulders.
Zhang Nianzu raised his glass and said, "Happy birthday, Uncle Zhao!"
Zhao Chengcai nodded and said, "A friend in need is a friend indeed. All of Xiao Ming's former friends are gone, and you are the only one who still cares about him. You should help each other more in the future."
Zhao Weiming came up to Zhang Nianzu and clinked his glasses with his, winking and saying, "Did you hear that? Please help me out more!"
Zhang Nianzu glared at him.
Several men took a big sip. Huang Fei said with a smile, "He repairs the car while you drive. You can help each other in the future. If your driver friends' cars break down, you can ask Nian Zu to fix them."
Huang Fei thought she had said something warm and down-to-earth, but Zhao Meir felt uncomfortable and said, "Mom, eat more vegetables." Her parents would not understand what she was talking about at work, so Zhao Meir never talked to them about it, especially Zhang Nianzu's situation, which was hard to describe in a few words. So Huang Fei only knew that her daughter had found a decent job and became a white-collar worker. As for who her boss was, she never asked.
Zhao Chengcai continued Huang Fei's topic: "Life is nothing more than living with family and friends. In the past, we two were bastards together. Fortunately, Xiao Ming has finally become a man now."
Zhao Weiming said, "Dad, it's your birthday today, let's talk about something happy. I asked you to calculate how much money you owe the bank. Have you figured it out?"
Zhao Chengcai said, "About 100 million or 200 million."
Zhao Weiming immediately became anxious: "What are you talking about? One hundred million or two hundred million? How can you ask others to invest in me?"
Zhao Chengcai smiled and said, "You can tease me but I can't tease you? You said a friend wanted to invest in you and you asked him to come meet me. It's probably just a lie. You took it seriously, right?"
Huang Fei also laughed and said, "When our family was rich, all your friends came for your money. I really can't think ."
Zhao Meier picked up a large portion of food for Huang Fei...
Zhao Weiming waved his arms and pointed at Zhang Nianzu, saying solemnly: "The friend I'm talking about is him!"
Zhao Chengcai laughed loudly and went to pick up some peanuts. Huang Fei also laughed, and even Shi Xiang slapped her son in a reproachful manner.
Zhao Weiming froze there, and suddenly discovered a fatal problem - every word he said was true, but he could not prove his innocence because Zhang Nianzu's "poor kid" was deeply rooted. If he brought someone here today and said he was investor Zhao Chengcai, they might have hesitated, but they were too familiar with Zhang Nianzu!
Zhao Weiming looked at Zhang Nianzu for help and said, "Nianzu, please say something."
Zhang Nianzu just smiled and said nothing.
Zhao Weiming was speechless and asked the heavens. He suddenly said to Ah San and Lao Guo: "Then you two tell me!"
Ah San said, “Mmm--” After the hot dishes came up, he was concentrating on fighting with a chicken leg.
Lao Guo had eaten after all, so he said politely, "Our grandfather is very rich, and I am going to ask him to invest in building a mental hospital for me."
Zhao Chengcai and his family of three laughed even harder.
At this time, Zhao Meier finally couldn't bear it anymore and said calmly: "What Zhao Weiming said is true. I just work for Mr. Zhang."
