Chapter 54: Chapter 54: You Must Gauge the Limits in Matters of the Heart Yourself Chapter 54: Chapter 54: You Must Gauge the Limits in Matters of the Heart Yourself Chen Cheng: “Mr.
Jin, you praised like that last ti too, and I was so happy for a whole two hours…”
He laughed and shook his head, “But in the end, you taught a tough lesson!”
Jin Baogen burst into laughter, “You had never done that kind of thing before, so taking the first step was already pretty good.”
“What’s that popular phrase you young people use?
What is it again?”
Chen Cheng thought for a mont, “Encouragent-based teaching?”
“Hahaha, right!” Jin Baogen nodded repeatedly, “If I had just shot down your idea from the start, where would the fun be?”
“So this ti, are you encouraging again?” Chen Cheng asked.
Jin Baogen took a deep drag of his cigarette and exhaled slowly, the lingering smoke seed to carry his life experiences.
“Let’s have a heart-to-heart talk, just between the two of us.
When I was young, I had so many ladies around that I couldn’t count them all with my hands and feet combined.”
Chen Cheng’s eyes widened in surprise, “Mr.
Jin, I’d never have guessed!”
“I was young then!
About the sa age as you are now, with dreams of riding fast and seeing all the beauties in the world.”
Jin Baogen said nonchalantly, “Plus, back then, courting didn’t cost much.”
“Just drive a Santana, say a few sweet words, grab so McDonald’s, then go rowing in Houhai, and it was a sure thing.
If you t soone who pretended to be high-class, spending a little money to stroll around Seter or dine at Lao Mo’s would seal the deal.” He said with a laugh.
“Aweso!” Chen Cheng gave a thumbs up.
Jin Baogen looked content, “But no matter how I played, I never let myself get into trouble because of the relationships between won.”
Chen Cheng rolled his Adam’s apple, “That’s pretty amazing!”
“Whether it was a spouse in marriage, a long-term side piece, or even a brief fling, I was always able to keep the relationships balanced.”
Chen Cheng listened carefully, “Got it.”
Jin Baogen patted Chen Cheng on the shoulder, saying, “In business, I can teach you everything without reservation.
But when it cos to love, you’ve got to navigate that on your own.”
“I’ll learn from Mr.
Jin!” Chen Cheng said with a laugh.
“You little rascal!”
Both n stood up, and Jin Baogen looked back, “How much longer till the opening?”
“Three to five days, I think we’re good to go.”
“When the ti cos, reserve a table for ,” Jin Baogen said.
Chen Cheng nodded, “Definitely the only and best private room.”
Jin Baogen nodded with satisfaction, “Let’s go back and check it out.”
After locking the door, the young and the old walked towards the noodle shop again.
As they walked, Chen Cheng asked, “Mr.
Jin, is Wen Shulin from Hong Kong Island?”
Jin Baogen shook his head with a smile, “She’s a girl from Beijing.”
“Her accent really doesn’t show it.”
“Seventeen or eighteen years ago, she went to be a mistress for an old man over there,” Jin Baogen said slowly, “A few years back, the old man passed away, and she returned.”
Chen Cheng raised his eyebrows, “She really doesn’t beat around the bush?”
“Hahaha!” Jin Baogen stopped walking and laughed, “What?
Are you interested in her?”
“Didn’t you say we might collaborate in the future?
I just thought I’d ask in advance.”
“There is potential for collaboration.”
Chen Cheng pressed on, “In this matter, she is…”
“She’s a director at CGG,” Jin Baogen revealed, “Her company is on the list of institutions we’ll be working with.”
Chen Cheng’s jaw almost hit the floor.
As a survivor of the industry reshuffling in Mainland China, CGG stands as a representative institution for the northern region.
Seeing Chen Cheng’s shocked expression, Jin Baogen couldn’t help laughing, “How about it?
Are you more interested in Wen Shulin now?”
Chen Cheng quickly nodded, “Mr.
Jin, you’ve really broadened my horizons!”
But half a second later, he asked, “To beco a director as a mistress, that ans she must be pretty capable!”
Jin Baogen said with a half-smile, “What?
You want to go toe-to-toe with her?”
“Don’t joke!
Isn’t she that…?”
Jin Baogen’s eyes smiled, “Before she was that, wasn’t she also a mistress?”
“This…” Chen Cheng chuckled awkwardly, “Am I a little too unskilled for this?”
“So, you should go and train with Xia Yubing and Tong Jialu first, they know Wen Shulin the best, don’t they!”
“Mr.
Jin, you’re not joking, are you?” Chen Cheng took a step back, finding it sowhat unbelievable.
Jin Baogen’s eyes glead with amusent, “Giving up so soon?”
Chen Cheng understood that look, “Hey, I’m just a little sparrow, how can I compare to an old bird like you!”
“Hahaha…” Their laughter echoed in the air.
Returning to the noodle shop, just as he reached the entrance, Chen Cheng heard the sound of a horn behind him.
Looking back, it was Feng Biao and Ding Chaohui who had arrived.
“Dacheng!
Let’s go!” Ding Chaohui got out of the car and enthusiastically called out to Chen Cheng, “Let’s go out for a drink!
Call Sister E too!”
Chen Cheng replied, “Not going, I have guests today!”
Ding Chaohui’s gaze lingered on Jin Baogen for a mont, seeming to recognize him, but couldn’t recall the na.
Seeing this, Feng Biao also got out of the car.
He gazed at Jin Baogen with squinted eyes and muttered under his breath, “Ding Er, who is this grandpa?”
“Let think…” Ding Chaohui pondered for a while, then suddenly his eyes lit up.
“Mr.
Jin!” he exclaid.
Feng Biao frowned, “Mr.
Jin?
Who’s that?”
“Mr.
Jin!
Haven’t you always bragged in front of that you knew him?” Ding Chaohui slamd the car door shut.
He stood respectfully in front of Jin Baogen, “Grandpa, it’s little Ding Er here!
You even held when I was a kid!”
Jin Baogen looked him over, recalling with so difficulty: “You are…”
Chen Cheng tily introduced, “Ding Chaohui, his family’s elder is Ding Mao.”
Upon hearing that na, Jin Baogen rembered, “Little Ding Er!
How’s your elder doing?”
“Still robust!
Drinks his half a pint of liquor every day!”
Jin Baogen nodded, “Good, good!”
At this mont, Feng Biao also ca forward, finally eting the legendary Mr.
Jin.
“Mr.
Jin, I’m Xiao Biao!”
Jin Baogen truly couldn’t rember this ti, Chen Cheng said, “He’s another childhood friend of mine, Feng Biao.”
Jin Baogen looked at the three people before him, “Dacheng?”
“Eh!”
“Li Dinger?”
Ding Chaohui nodded vigorously, “It’s .”
“Shu Biao?”
“Exactly, exactly!” Feng Biao kept bowing.
Jin Baogen laughed, “Don’t you guys have another brother called Xia Pi?”
“Xia Bao!” Chen Cheng also laughed along: “Xia Gaoqiang.”
“Right, right, right!
The Willow Tree Four Tigers!” Jin Baogen fondly ntioned the four people’s nicknas.
Feng Biao chuckled along, “Mr.
Jin, you’re the real deal, we’re just ssing around!”
Jin Baogen glanced around, “Eh?
Isn’t there one more person?”
“On the way!” Ding Chaohui took out his phone, “I’ll ask where he is now.”
Jin Baogen turned to Chen Cheng, “Mr.
Chen, how about we borrow your dishes and drinks and all have a al together today?”
“Mr.
Jin, listen to you,” Chen Cheng chuckled and nodded, “We’ll keep you company.”
“Good, good, good!” Jin Baogen said ‘good’ three tis, “Although I’m getting on in years, I still like to have a drink with the youngsters!”
“You take a seat first, I’ll go buy so more marinated dishes for our drinks,” said Chen Cheng.
Jin Baogen nodded.
Feng Biao was excited, “Dacheng, I’ll go with you!”
Chen Cheng pointed towards the noodle shop, “Help out there, aren’t you?
Sister E is doing it all alone?
Shouldn’t you at least cook a couple dishes?”
Feng Biao slapped his forehead, “Right, I’ll call Yingzi right now!
Her cooking is definitely better than mine!”
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