Chapter 153: That Big Bro Is Cheng Yuan
Amidst the compliments from his classmates, Tang Mingcheng finally felt vindicated. He shot Cheng Yuan a slightly arrogant glance, his expression seeming to say, ’No matter how impressive you are, you still can’t keep me down!’
Tang Mingcheng said with a touch of arrogance, "Yuanxi Auction House is just an auction house, after all. No matter how high its turnover is, it can’t offer many jobs. But our Dawn System Doors and Windows is in manufacturing. With this huge order, the number of available positions will at least double! Any of you are welcome to come for an internship anytime."
The classmates cheered in unison!
Cheng Yuan hadn’t given them a definite answer just now, but Tang Mingcheng had!
’What were they waiting for? Time to start kissing ass.’
"Young Master Tang is so generous!"
"Young Master Tang is so forthright!"
"We’ll be counting on you from now on, Young Master Tang!"
Cheng Yuan wore a peculiar expression. His classmates were so quick to switch allegiances; it seemed they had just been saying the very same things to him.
Amidst the chorus of flattery, Tang Mingcheng felt invigorated, as if he had reached the pinnacle of his life. He shot a cool glance at Pan Gang.
"Old Pan, I originally had a pretty good impression of you. I was even planning to double your orders. But you’ve disappointed me greatly. Our collaboration ends here."
Pan Gang collapsed into his chair, his face a mask of despair. ’I thought Cheng Yuan had completely crushed Tang Mingcheng. Who knew things would turn around so quickly!’
This feeling of holding everyone’s fate in his hands was incredible; Tang Mingcheng was on cloud nine. He turned his head to look at Xu Ke.
"Xu Ke, Young Master Mei said I’m also in charge of arranging the decoration company. Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance. As long as you wise up, switch sides, and start following me from now on, I’ll give you the entire renovation contract for this project!"
The private room instantly fell silent!
The classmates looked at one another, no one daring to speak.
’This is too intense!’
Tang Mingcheng had just officially declared war on Cheng Yuan!
In response, Cheng Yuan remained perfectly calm. He picked up his tea, took a small sip, and quietly waited for Xu Ke’s reply.
Xu Ke knew very well that with just a nod, he could make Tengya Decoration Company take off. But he refused to be the kind of scoundrel who abandons his principles for profit!
"I’m truly sorry, Young Master Tang, but those with different principles cannot walk the same path! As Brother Yuan just said, being on top for a moment means nothing. He who laughs last is the real winner! I believe that one day, I will stand before you with my head held high and look down on you!"
Tang Mingcheng laughed in amusement. "HAHAHA! Xu Ke, are you daydreaming? I gave you your chance. I’ll contact Longfa Decoration Company right now. I’m sure they’ll be happy to seize this opportunity."
As he spoke, Tang Mingcheng took out his phone and made a show of placing a call.
Cheng Yuan, who had been silent all this time, slowly put down his teacup and finally deigned to speak. "Young Master Tang, I suggest you don’t make that call. You’ll only embarrass yourself. The renovation for this project will belong to Tengya Decoration. No one can take it away! As for your Dawn System Doors and Windows? Sorry, you’re out of the running."
Cheng Yuan’s words once again made Tang Mingcheng laugh.
"HAHAHA! Cheng Yuan, you’re hilarious! I admit, you’re an impressive guy. You found yourself a good wife, and your Yuanxi Auction House is a huge hit. But every industry is a world of its own. You don’t actually think you can influence Young Master Mei’s decision, do you? Young Master Mei is the top young master in all of Luocheng! Once he’s decided something, no one can change his mind!"
Cheng Yuan smiled too. "Sorry to disappoint you, but on this particular matter, I can indeed change Mei Bin’s mind."
"Cheng, who the hell do you think you are? The nerve! You better believe I’m going to tell Young Master Mei every single word you just said!"
Cheng Yuan shrugged. "Be my guest."
As the two argued, there was a knock on the private room door. Mei Bin pushed it open and entered, a wine glass in his left hand and a bottle of red wine in his right.
Seeing Mei Bin, Tang Mingcheng was ecstatic!
He couldn’t believe it. He had only mentioned in passing that he was eating at the Hilton, and Young Master Mei had personally come over. What an incredible honor!
Forgetting his argument with Cheng Yuan, Tang Mingcheng scurried forward even more sycophantically than Pan Gang. He bowed and scraped as he greeted him, "Young Master Mei, you’re eating at the Hilton too? Why did you come over personally? It should be me, your little brother, going to toast you!"
’So this is the famed Young Master Mei?’
The classmates stared intently at Mei Bin, memorizing his face. He was someone they absolutely could not afford to offend in the future!
Their gazes toward Tang Mingcheng grew even more fervent. ’Young Master Tang is so well-respected! He can actually get Young Master Mei to come over and toast him personally!’
Bai Xuening was so excited she trembled. ’I never thought Young Master Mei and Mingcheng were this close! In that case, why the hell should we be afraid of Cheng Yuan?’
’With Young Master Mei backing us, one day, we’ll crush Yuanxi Auction House!’
’And when that day comes, I’ll stand before Cheng Yuan as the victor!’
Bai Xuening also hurried forward. "Young Master Mei, you honor us too much. It should have been Mingcheng and I going over to toast you!"
Mei Bin glanced at Bai Xuening, his gaze a little strange. "Mingcheng, this must be your girl, right? Not bad, not bad at all..."
Tang Mingcheng didn’t notice that there was something off about Mei Bin’s gaze. He smiled and said, "Xue Ning, let’s toast Young Master Mei together."
Mei Bin smiled and waved his hand dismissively. "There’s no need for such formalities between us brothers. I came to toast Brother Yuan."
With that, Mei Bin left Tang Mingcheng and Bai Xuening standing there and hurried over to Cheng Yuan’s side. He then carefully poured wine for him.
"Brother Yuan, allow me to raise a toast to you! This is a Lafite my dad has had in his collection for over a decade. Please, have a taste. I’ll down mine, but you can drink as you please!"
After speaking, Mei Bin raised his glass and drained it in one gulp.
Cheng Yuan gently swirled the red wine. The liquid was a deep crimson, and it had excellent legs.
"To be honest, I don’t know much about wine. Xiaobin, it’s a bit of a waste for you to give me such a fine bottle."
"It’s not a waste! It’s an honor for this wine to be tasted by Brother Yuan! You must keep it and try it!"
With that, Mei Bin placed the bottle of red wine on the table.
The scene was so bizarre that everyone was dumbfounded. The classmates couldn’t even begin to describe the feeling.
’What kind of magic trick was this?’
Young Master Mei was the top young master in Luocheng! Why would he make a special trip just to toast Cheng Yuan? Why would he give him such a fine bottle of wine?
Tang Mingcheng and Bai Xuening were practically petrified.
’We thought we wouldn’t have to fear Cheng Yuan with Young Master Mei’s backing, but judging by his attitude, things are looking bad!’
At that moment, Tang Mingcheng felt a pang of regret. ’Maybe I shouldn’t have offended Cheng Yuan for Bai Xuening’s sake!’
Tang Mingcheng bit the bullet and edged forward, stammering, "Young Master Mei, you... you know Cheng Yuan?"
Mei Bin laughed. "HAHAHA, I didn’t realize you knew Brother Yuan too. What a coincidence! Didn’t I just say I was going to introduce you to a big brother? Well, that big brother is Brother Yuan! That plot of land belongs to him, and he asked me to help find a construction team and suppliers! In a bit, you little rascal, you’d better toast Brother Yuan a few more times!"