Chapter 1936: Chapter 2022: Qi Ye
Qi Ye’s politeness is truly impressive, capable of selling someone off while they’re counting money for him. This skill is quite remarkable. If not for Su Xuan’s help earlier, letting me know that all this was Qi Ye’s doing, I likely would’ve felt grateful now!
Qi Ye, the hypocrite, really used to excel in surface-level politeness, executing it perfectly, yet Deng Xiaolu viewed him as a great benefactor, and Xiaoyu considered him a bosom friend.
But now that they know his true nature, they find it increasingly ironic and disgusting—why bother, what’s the point of all this? With such manipulative sincerity, it would be better to act a bit more despicably!
"Qi Ye, no need for the courtesy, I can manage myself!"
Deng Xiaolu pulled over a chair and greeted everyone around him!
"Mom and Dad, this is my boyfriend I’ve mentioned to you, his name is Deng Xiaolu, and he’s currently a lobby manager at the Tenglong five-star hotel!"
Xiaoyu introduced Deng Xiaolu thoroughly, and after she finished, Xiaoyu’s mother was quite understanding, speaking softly!
"Lu, take a seat!"
However, Xiaoyu’s father wore a deep scowl, filled with disdain; in his worldview, comparing Deng Xiaolu to Qi Ye was like comparing a laborer to a successful person—a vast difference!
"Lu, my friend, weren’t you running a logistics company? Did it close down?"
Qi Ye feigned concern, but although his question seemed fine at first, it was laden with condescension. Essentially, it mocked Deng Xiaolu’s incompetence, knowing he was about the same age as Su Xuan and nearing thirty, yet without a stable job—a very sensitive matter.
"Hmph...almost thirty years old and still without a stable job, I honestly don’t know what you so-called 90s generation are thinking—not aiming high, nor low!"
Sure enough, Xiaoyu’s father Hou Liangping said angrily, his words sharp and piercing. Deng Xiaolu did not retort, knowing his current lack of success merely offered excuses!
For some time afterward, Deng Xiaolu was quite awkward, as the discussions revolved around business matters with Qi Ye and Hou Liangping engaging enthusiastically, occasionally exchanging sentences in English that Deng Xiaolu couldn’t grasp, feeling like an outsider.
A man and a woman sat beside Qi Ye—his parents—watching the scene at the dining table before speaking softly.
"Qi Ye, how could you forget courtesy? Weren’t you supposed to propose a toast?"
"Oh, Uncle, pardon my forgetfulness; I was just caught up in conversation with you. Uncle, let us raise a glass!"
Qi Ye said, lifting his glass, and Hou Liangping also happily picked up his glass, saying!
"Brother Wu, you have such an outstanding son; I truly envy you—he’s bold and perceptive, effortlessly finalizing deals worth millions. Alas, why don’t I have such a son?"
Hou Liangping spoke quite profoundly, just as Qi Ye had, impressing him with tales of investing in a unique dining establishment, closing the deal in minutes!
"Haha, Uncle, you’re too kind; I’m just fortunate to know some friends, nowadays that’s vital!"
"Indeed, establishing connections is what lacks most in the twenty-first century; with connections, wealth follows—without them, you end up working at third-rate hotels, where managerial thresholds are surprisingly low. Back in my day, no one would dare claim the title of manager—at least a bachelor’s degree was necessary. But now, even insurance agents can be managers!"
Hou Liangping remarked pointedly, essentially insulting Deng Xiaolu!
"Dad, what are you talking about? Tenglong Hotel isn’t a three-star hotel; he’s in the Imperial Capital..."
"Shut up!"
Hou Liangping exclaimed furiously, clearly an overbearing parent!
In fact, Tenglong Hotel, being newly opened, wasn’t well-known yet, especially to someone of Hou Liangping’s standing, as it was frequented by Imperial Capital’s elites.
Su Xuan had never invited anyone, but after Wang Chuanjiang publicized it, Lan Cunxu’s father promoted it within circles of influential figures.
"Dad, why are you always like this? Lu, let’s leave!"
Xiaoyu couldn’t bear to see Deng Xiaolu being humiliated any longer and wanted to leave in haste with him!
"Stop right there! You think you’re all grown up!? Don’t forget your role in this family—are you rebelling?"
Hou Liangping shouted angrily, while Qi Ye played the nice guy, hastily speaking!
"Uncle, please calm down—why this anger? Lu is a fine man; I had some interaction with him earlier, though his education might not be high, he’s diligent. Even though I deeply love Xiaoyu, as long as she’s happy, I’m willing to bless them!"
Qi Ye continued his false sincerity.
"Diligent? Nephew, you’re too kind-hearted—such a person is simply a schemer, eyeing our family wealth, hence clinging to Xiaoyu. Can I allow my daughter to be given to such a ingrate? Tell me, how much do you need to leave my daughter?"
Hou Liangping spoke bluntly, his tone filled with arrogance!
Feeling helpless, Deng Xiaolu sighed deeply, remembering Su Xuan’s words—if they find you agreeable, you won’t need to do anything; they already favor you. If they find you disagreeable, nothing you do will change their opinion!
"I genuinely love Xiaoyu; our love isn’t something money can disrupt. Uncle, I currently lack wealth, but I have my hands and feet—I firmly believe that given a year or two, I won’t lag behind others!"
Deng Xiaolu replied confidently, fully aware beforehand that today’s road wouldn’t be easy, yet not angry, acknowledging he hadn’t achieved anything notable!
"Young man, do you think this is TV drama? Without qualifications, connections, or background, do you assume you’re starring in an inspirational series? What grounds do you have to ensure Xiaoyu’s happiness? I heard Xiaoyu mention you’ll turn thirty after the new year—thirty is when a man establishes himself, have you? I’m not demanding much; if you’ve a million in savings belonging to you alone, I’ll agree to your relationship—can you produce it?"
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