Chapter 293: Long Time No See

"Haha, Chen Yu, I recognized you the moment you walked in." Li Hao laughed heartily and stepped forward to give Chen Yu a bear hug.

"Haha, it really has been a long time." Chen Yu laughed, embracing Li Hao.

"Come, sit." Li Hao pulled Chen Yu to sit down, then looked at Yan Roujin and said, "Is this your girlfriend? She's truly beautiful."

"No, no, she's a business partner, don't misunderstand." Chen Yu was caught between laughter and tears.

"Oh, oh, sorry about that." Li Hao laughed out loud.

"Not now, but that might not be the case in the future," Yan Roujin said leisurely.

Chen Yu was caught between laughter and tears; Yan Roujin really didn't hide her feelings at all.

"This is Li Hao, a brother from my dorm back in school. Li Hao, is this the lady of the house?" Chen Yu introduced her to Yan Roujin, then asked Li Hao when he saw the proprietress bringing over dishes.

"Right, let me introduce you, this is Liu Ying," Li Hao smiled. "And this is my brother, Chen Yu."

"Little Chen, go ahead and eat, I'm going to get back to work," Liu Ying smiled at Chen Yu, then went off to stay busy.

"Li Hao, did you inherit the family business? I remember back in school, your family ran a restaurant," Chen Yu smiled.

"You could say that. After graduation, something happened at home, and the chain stores were all lost. My dad's health collapsed too. Back then, I said I wanted to chase my dreams, heh, but I had to fill my stomach first," Li Hao smiled and said.

"Reality and ideals are always a bit off," Chen Yu shook his head with a bitter smile, then smiled and said, "Is your business doing okay?"

"Just opened, it's passable, enough to cover costs. After all, this is a new district, it'll be lively later on. In our line of work, we just earn some hard-earned money," Li Hao smiled. "What are you doing now, Chen Yu?"

"Well, I just started a company with President Yan, and we're opening soon," Chen Yu said.

"Not bad, not bad. Out of all our classmates, you're the one doing the best," Li Hao smiled.

"Li Hao." Just at this moment, a muffled voice came over, and a burly man walked over.

The man had tattoos on his arms and a necklace as thick as a little finger around his neck, giving off the impression of a very fierce tough guy.

"Zhou Hu, this is Chen Yu, come over and have a few drinks," Li Hao laughed heartily. "Remember Chen Yu? He's the big brother I recognized back then, and he's still the same now."

"I remember, he was very fierce when it came to fighting," Chen Yu smiled. "Hu Ge."

"It's actually you, Chen Yu? Haha, long time no see." Zhou Hu punched Chen Yu heavily in the chest.

"It's really fate. It's been a long time since we brothers met. Sit down and have a few drinks. Yingying, bring out a few more dishes," Li Hao turned his head to say.

"Chen Yu, since you old friends are gathering, I won't intrude. See you another day," Yan Roujin stood up and said.

"Don't do that, little sister. We're all very close, we're all our own people, don't be a stranger," Zhou Hu said hurriedly.

"Really, no need. I have things to do," Yan Roujin smiled. "Goodbye."

With Yan Roujin here, the group couldn't really let loose. Once she left, the men drank from large bowls and boasted loudly.

"Chen Yu, your big brother here has finally made something of himself," Zhou Hu put his wine glass on the table and said loudly, "From now on, if you have any trouble in this area, come directly to me. As long as it's not a matter of Life, I can settle it for you."

"Haha, good, I'll look for Hu Ge if I have any trouble in the future," Chen Yu said with a smile.

Zhou Hu still couldn't break his habit of boasting, but he was truly a good-hearted person.

"I'm serious, brother, don't think I'm just blowing hot air. I'm working under Hu Ge now. You know Wang Hu, right? He's a big shot in Fengling. He's my big brother now. If you don't believe me, ask Haozi," Zhou Hu was drunk.

"That's right, Huzi. From now on, your brother's little shop will depend entirely on you," Li Hao said with a smile.

"No problem, we're all brothers. If you have any trouble, just say the word. There's nothing your Hu Ge can't settle," Zhou Hu laughed heartily.

"Who's the boss? Come out here." Just at this moment, a group of people walked over. These people all had fierce faces, and one look told you they were no good.

"I am. Is there something I can help you with?" Li Hao hurriedly stepped forward and offered a cigarette.

"From now on, all your restaurant's ingredients and seasonings must be purchased from the Siqiang Chamber of Commerce. If you dare to buy from anywhere else, see if I don't smash your shop," the fat man in the lead handed over a business card.

"Siqiang Chamber of Commerce? Outside the West Fourth Ring?" Li Hao looked at the address on the card and couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Big brother, that's outside the West Fourth Ring. I'd have to drive dozens of kilometers every day to make purchases."

"Cut the crap. You want to try buying from somewhere else?" The fat man looked fierce.

"Big brother, I've heard of the Siqiang Chamber of Commerce. Their prices are double those of other places. We're a small business, we can't afford that," Li Hao said with a look of distress.

"Kid, your skin is itching, isn't it? Let me tell you, you must purchase at least 100,000 worth of goods every month. If you're even a cent short, I'll peel your skin off," the fat man sneered.

"100,000? We really can't handle that. Big brother, please make an exception. We don't have that many customers here," Li Hao said with a bitter smile.

"Make an exception? Sure. If you pay 30,000 in tea money every month, you don't have to buy from there."

"30,000? Our little shop doesn't even make that much profit," Li Hao was truly pushed to his wit's end.

"Damn it, I've been to so many places, and you're the one with the most to say. Do you believe that if you say one more word, I'll break your legs?" The fat man pointed at Li Hao and said fiercely, "That's how it is. Either 100,000 in goods, or 30,000 in tea money. If you're a cent short, I'll kill you."

"Who is it? Who the hell is talking to my brother like that?" Zhou Hu was already somewhat drunk. He rushed forward and said, "You didn't even bother to ask who is protecting this shop."

"Zhou Hu, how much booze have you had? You don't recognize me?" The fat man recognized Zhou Hu and slapped him across the head.

"Yo, it's Qiang Ge, sorry Qiang Ge." As soon as Zhou Hu saw the fat man, his drunkenness vanished instantly. He hurriedly apologized with a smile, "Qiang Ge, this shop is run by my brother. We both work under Hu Ge, please give us some face."

"What kind of thing are you that I should give you face?" The fat man slapped him again. "Get lost to the side. Don't think that just because you went out with Hu Ge twice, you're one of Hu Ge's people. You're not qualified enough."

"Yes, yes, sorry Qiang Ge. Let's go inside and have a few drinks, let's talk it over properly. This is really my brother," Zhou Hu said with a fawning smile and a low voice. "He's a small business, it's really not easy."

"Zhou Hu, are you incapable of understanding human speech?" The fat man was furious. "I told you to get lost to the side, can't you understand?"

"Qiang Ge, my old classmate is watching, please give me some face," Zhou Hu said in a low voice with a fawning smile. "I'll treat you to a meal later."

"Zhou Hu, do you think you're a person?" The fat man laughed. "Why should I give you face? What qualifications do you have to make me give you face? Hu Ge has strength and backing; there are plenty of people who want to work under Hu Ge. What kind of thing are you? Get lost."