Chapter Forty-Two: The Boss Is Incredible (Please Bookmark and Recommend)

Deng Cheng showed no trace of the spoiled rich kid at all. Smiling at Wei Lian and the others, he said, “Hello. I’m Deng Cheng.”

“This is Deng Cheng, General Deng,” Zhou Xuan said, pointing at him. “My good brother. Don’t underestimate him. He’s the real deal, a proper second-generation rich kid.”

“Of course not. Just look at this car—it’s incredible. So imposing, so magnificent!” Zhou Changxing, the third uncle, did not know Deng Cheng, but he knew cars. One look at the Land Rover parked there was enough to leave him stunned. After all, even though he worked away from home, he did not often see luxury cars like this.

“You... you’re Deng Cheng of Blue Sky Group?” Wei Lian had studied in Rongcheng for several years, so of course he knew Blue Sky Group, and he had also seen what Deng Ting’an of Blue Sky Group looked like. Seeing the resemblance between Deng Cheng and Deng Ting’an, he was instantly startled and asked uncertainly.

“Haha. Wei Lian, you guessed right. He’s Deng Ting’an’s son, Young Master Deng,” Zhou Xuan said with a laugh.

At that, Wei Lian looked at Zhou Xuan with deep admiration, thinking to himself, “The boss is amazing. He even knows Deng Ting’an’s son from Blue Sky Group. This is great—there’ll definitely be no problem with registering the company at the bureau, and from now on we’ll have someone looking out for us in the provincial capital too.”

The more Wei Lian thought about it, the more he realized just how immense Zhou Xuan’s reach was. It was already astonishing enough that Zhou Xuan had dealt with the matter of Luo Pangzi before; now he even knew the son of Deng Ting’an from Blue Sky Group. With connections this formidable, how could Yuanyu Company fail to grow?

“Ah! Blue Sky Group...” Zhou Changxing finally came to his senses, his eyes full of disbelief. He knew Blue Sky Group. It was the largest real estate developer in the southwest, and he had heard its market value was at least several billion.

Zhou Xuan actually knew the son of the chairman of Blue Sky Group. It was truly shocking. The third uncle’s entire attitude toward Zhou Xuan changed in an instant. After not seeing him for just a year, Zhou Xuan had already become acquainted with such formidable people. It was enough to overturn Zhou Changxing’s entire understanding of the world.

“All right, get in the car. We’ve been on the road for several hours, and I still haven’t had lunch,” Zhou Xuan said with a smile, urging everyone to get in.

Seeing the utterly stunned expressions on Wei Lian and his third uncle, Zhou Xuan found it amusing. If they knew he also knew the young heirs of the great clans in the imperial capital, they would surely be shocked out of their wits.

Deng Cheng drove, Zhou Xuan sat in the front passenger seat, and Wei Lian and the third uncle naturally took the back. Wei Lian was fine, but ever since Zhou Changxing got into the car, he kept touching this and that, while his mouth never stopped clicking in amazement. It was obvious he was thoroughly shocked by the splendor inside the luxury vehicle.

The Rongcheng bus station was on the north side, while the restaurant they were heading to was in the high-tech district. After half an hour, Deng Cheng drove to the entrance of a restaurant, and everyone got out.

Once outside, Zhou Xuan saw the sign for Autumn Water Grand Hotel blazing brilliantly under the lights. There was a constant stream of people at the entrance, and many luxury cars were parked there.

“Tsk, this place can’t be cheap, Brother Deng. Looks like I’ll be relying on your hospitality today. I’ve never eaten at a five-star hotel before,” Zhou Xuan said, clicking his tongue in admiration at the grand scale of this unmistakably five-star establishment.

Deng Cheng slapped his chest and laughed. “Xuanzi, if you’re coming, then as your brother I’ve got to bring out the best to entertain you. This hotel was built by our group. Later, the hotel owner gave me a premium VIP card, so meals and rooms are all thirty percent off. Better to use it than let it go to waste. And let me tell you, Zhou Xuan, the chefs here are absolutely top-notch. There are several dishes I especially like.”

Hearing this, Zhou Xuan could not help but look at Deng Cheng in a new light. Deng Cheng was a bit rough around the edges at times, but he was definitely not stupid. More than that, he was warm and open with his brothers and friends, speaking plainly about whatever he thought, never beating around the bush. Take the present situation, for example: if it were anyone else, they probably would not mention a discount on the meal at all. They would keep quiet about it to show off their generosity and wealth.

“Young Master Deng!”

The moment they reached the entrance, four burly security guards called out in unison. It seemed Deng Cheng was a regular here. Zhou Xuan could not help but feel a little sympathy for the restaurant’s owner. With a glutton like Deng Cheng around, it was a wonder they did not lose hundreds of thousands a year.

The four of them entered the magnificent lobby and saw several service staff at the front desk, all attractive in figure, demeanor, and appearance, busily attending to their tasks. At the side, a tall female server in uniform quickly came over to greet Zhou Xuan and the others.

“Young Master Deng, you’re here. We’ve arranged the Cloud Horizon Pavilion for you. Please, this way,” she said warmly, leading the way in front.

Walking behind her, Zhou Xuan and the others watched the graceful sway of her slender waist, and a heat seemed to rise in their lower bellies. Especially the woman’s ultra-short skirt, which reached only halfway down her thighs, and the smooth silk stockings on her long legs, gleaming faintly under the light, made one’s heart itch unbearably.

Zhou Xuan also felt a surge of heat in his chest. He thought to himself that the waitresses here were all so beautiful; the owner had clearly spent a fortune. And here he was, an old monster who had lived for decades, yet he still could not fully withstand this kind of temptation. How was he supposed to resist the temptations of the business world in the future?

Just then, Liu Yixue’s image suddenly appeared in Zhou Xuan’s mind, and his heart instantly calmed. He turned his head and saw that Wei Lian and the third uncle beside him were both wearing expressions of utter foolish fascination.

“Cough... cough...” Zhou Xuan coughed twice, and the two of them immediately woke up and returned to normal.

After entering the private room, they saw that it was actually thirty or forty square meters in size, with a sofa, a tea table, a mahjong table, and a television, all decorated amid potted greenery. It was a very pleasing sight.

Deng Cheng asked everyone to sit down, then said, “Let’s have some tea first. Brother Ximing won’t be able to come until after work. Oh, and ask the server to bring some imperial pastries and fruit so Xuanzi can fill his stomach first.”

Zhou Xuan knew that Wang Ximing was still on duty and would only be able to come after work, so he was not in a hurry. But after what had happened earlier, he suddenly felt that his relationship with Liu Yixue was progressing too slowly. At this rate, when would he ever get what he wanted? In this life, Zhou Xuan did not want to end up like in the last one, still a virgin at thirty. Since he had been reborn, he intended to enjoy what should be enjoyed.

A wicked smile unconsciously appeared on Zhou Xuan’s face. Seeing it, the third uncle at his side laughed and said, “Zhou Xuan, you’re smiling so obscenely. Are you still thinking about that beauty from just now?”

Hearing that, Zhou Xuan immediately composed himself and changed his expression. “What are you talking about? I’m just excited because I’m about to see Brother Wang.”

“Brother Wang? What kind of impressive figure is he?” The third uncle leaned closer to Zhou Xuan and asked in a low voice.

Zhou Xuan gave a sly smile and did not answer. “You’ll find out in a bit.”

So they waited more than half an hour. By the time Zhou Xuan had eaten several pastries, Wang Ximing finally arrived.

“Brother Wang, it’s so good to see you again,” Zhou Xuan said with a smile.

Wang Ximing was also very happy. “Haha, Zhou Xuan, sorry I couldn’t meet you at the station.”

“How could I let you come pick me up? That would be too much for me to bear. Come, let me introduce you. This is Wei Lian, and this is Zhou Changxing, my third uncle. They’ll both be working in my company in the future.” Zhou Xuan introduced Wei Lian to Wang Ximing, then continued, “Wei Lian, Third Uncle, this is Brother Wang, Wang Ximing. He works in government now, and his future is limitless.”

Hearing Zhou Xuan say he had a limitless future, and that he was on brotherly terms with Deng Cheng, Wei Lian immediately understood that Wang Ximing’s family background was surely no ordinary one. Most likely, he was also a notable figure at the provincial level. At that moment, he was shocked once again. Zhou Xuan’s connections had already left him numb. All that remained in his mind was a giant, capitalized “amazing.”