Chapter 109: Pit Dad

Didn't Dad say it already? This isn't your fault; if you keep this up, Dad will be upset—can you bear to make Dad sad?

"Dad..." Xiao Yuchun, hearing that, got up and flung herself into Xiao Ming's embrace, tears dropping patter: "Dad, sorry, I won't be so willful again."

"All right, Yuchun, don't think so much; only then can you get better soon." Xiao Ming affectionately pinched Xiao Yuchun's little face, saying: "It's fine, it's all in the past, don't say it's not your fault—even if it is, Dad can't blame you, screwing over Dad, screwing over Dad—I'm your dad, being pit by you is only fitting, haha!"

Xiao Ming's words made Xiao Yuchun burst out laughing instantly.

"Dad." Xiao Jingrou said from the side, slightly dissatisfied: "You really can't keep indulging my sister like this; I'll have to keep an eye on her."

"Jingrou, are you really my sister?" Xiao Yuchun muttered, aggrieved: "I never expected something to happen when we went to play there."

She said this aggrievedly, then suddenly recalled the fortune-teller at the amusement park, and angrily said: "Hmph, that fortune-teller at the amusement park is just a big liar."

"What's wrong?" Xiao Ming looked doubtfully at his daughter."

"Hmph, if he really could tell fortunes, why didn't he predict yesterday's disaster for us? A big liar, just a big liar—don't let me run into him again, or I'll settle the score with him." Xiao Yuchun said angrily.

"Hehehe..." Xiao Ming, seeing his daughter angry yet utterly earnest, instantly burst out laughing.

Xiao Yuchun is basically a bundle of joy; although she can be a handful, this cute little girl always brings him lots of happiness.

"Seeing you have the energy to get angry puts Dad more at ease; I have something to attend to shortly, so rest well, and call Dad if anything comes up." Xiao Ming placed his daughter under the covers, tucked her in thoughtfully, and said gently.

"Business?" Xiao Yuchun had just lain down when she suddenly sat up again, and Xiao Jingrou also looked at Xiao Ming with worry.

"Dad, you've just been discharged from the hospital; you need to rest properly—can we postpone things? Health comes first." Xiao Jingrou advised patiently.

"Things are urgent, and I'm really fine—you two don't need to worry." Xiao Ming rose, stretched his arms, and let the two little girls look at him: "See, I told you I'm fine, right?"

Afterwards, he gave Xiao Yuchun a couple more instructions, had the butler arrange a car, and left home.

After getting in the car, he told the driver the destination: "Go to Shiya Ge Restaurant."

After arriving at the destination, Xiao Ming returned the call of the person he had contacted a few days earlier, who said they were from Five Star State Aviation Technology Company, named Yan Bingyue.

"Mr. Xiao."

Yan Bingyue answered Xiao Ming's call and greeted him delightedly.

"I just heard you had an incident, wanted to call and ask how you were, but worried I'd disturb you—didn't expect you to call first." Yan Bingyue said politely.

"Really? Thanks for your concern; I'm fine now." Xiao Ming replied politely.

"Glad to hear it, Mr. Xiao—fortunate people have heavenly signs." Yan Bingyue heard this and let out a slight sigh of relief.

"Thanks for thinking of me; no need for more pleasantries—I've just arrived at the restaurant." Xiao Ming said in a light tone.

"All right, Mr. Xiao, please come to private room 168? I won't come out to greet you; my respect is in my heart, and I hope you'll understand."

"Hmm." General Manager Xiao responded lightly, told his attendants not to follow, and went to the private room himself.

Just as he reached the door, it swung open from inside; waiting for him was a woman in casual attire: "Sorry, Mr. Xiao, since you didn't want to draw attention, you're meeting me like this—please bear with me."

Xiao Ming nodded: "Understood."

Seeing he bore no blame, the woman's tense expression relaxed, she stepped forward and extended her hand openly: "Mr. Xiao, I am Yan Bingyue."

Xiao Ming also extended his hand: "Xiao Ming, I didn't expect Five Star State Aviation Technology Company to send someone as young as you to meet me."

"Hehe, is that so? Mr. Xiao thought you'd at least be in your forties or fifties, seeming more experienced?" In a short time, Yan Bingyue sensed that Xiao Ming was very easygoing, without pretension, so she began joking with him.

"I suspect you're not an insider of the aviation company, right?" Xiao Ming smiled teasingly and asked: "Tell me, what organization are you from?"

Xiao Ming asked with a light smile.

Yan Bingyue glanced at Xiao Ming, slightly surprised, but soon realized: Xiao Ming's achievements aren't just luck; without a sharp eye, even good fortune couldn't have brought him to where he is today.

After all, the marketplace is a battlefield.

"Mr. Xiao has keen insight; I'm indeed not from the aviation company—sorry, I can't reveal my identity, but I'll tell you I'm from Quecheng." Yan Bingyue replied.

Xiao Ming didn't press further on the matter; hearing her say that, he didn't claim certainty, but had already guessed about seventy or eighty percent.

Xiao Ming nodded lightly: "At first sight of Miss Yan, I felt she wasn't ordinary; indeed, Miss Yan is a remarkable woman who combines beauty and talent." Xiao Ming praised.

"Thank you for the praise, Mr. Xiao." Although Yan Bingyue is an ice beauty, she's still a woman; being complimented like this made her cheeks flush slightly, and she politely poured Xiao Ming a cup of tea.

"So, Miss Yan, why did you invite me today?" Xiao Ming got straight to the point.

Yan Bingyue respectfully handed the teacup to Xiao Ming's hand, then said: "Then I'll speak plainly, Mr. Xiao—I came today to see you, wanting to discuss cooperation in aviation technology."

"Oh?" Xiao Ming took the tea, set it down, and glanced at Yan Bingyue with a light gaze.

Xiao Ming's demeanor remained light from start to finish, making it hard to gauge his true thoughts; many would feel nervous in such a situation, but Yan Bingyue's performance has been consistently good, causing Xiao Ming to view her with new respect.

Yan Bingyue spoke directly: "We know Mr. Xiao is the largest shareholder of AT Aviation Technology Company, and also know he's a patriot; we hope that Five Star State's aviation company can cooperate with AT Company."

"If Mr. Xiao agrees to cooperate with us, this will be of tremendous significance for Five Star State's aviation development."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming immediately chuckled and said: "This isn't something I can simply agree or disagree to."

He neither agreed nor refused.

Yan Bingyue earnestly said: "This cooperation is indeed not easy; Five Star State's aviation company has considered this point as well, so I've come to Mr. Xiao bearing the company's sincerity."