When Tang Guihua took the cup from Luo Yang's hand, which looked no different from plain water, she stared for quite some time, obviously full of skepticism.
Unsure if Luo Yang was joking, she pouted coquettishly, "Niu Zai, are you handing your momma a cup of tap water?"
Luo Yang chuckled, "Sister Guihua, this is a hangover remedy."
Before testing its efficacy, anyone would harbour some doubt.
At that moment, An Yuying smiled sweetly and said, "Guihua, Niu Zai's hangover remedy is really effective. I've tried it myself."
Hearing this, Tang Guihua just sneered and gazed at Luo Yang with a simmering gaze.
That resentful look seemed to say, Why didn't you give it to your momma first?
Explaining such things was especially troublesome, so Luo Yang scratched his head and smiled, "Sister Guihua, just try it and see how it works. We'll discuss the business aspect of it later."
If he didn't divert Tang Guihua's attention with business matters, she would persist on why the hangover remedy was given to An Yuying first.
Sure enough, as expected, upon hearing the word "business," Tang Guihua smiled lightly. Just as she was about to drink, she paused again.
"If you're tricking your momma, you'll regret it," Tang Guihua pursed her red lips.
"Sister Guihua, if it turns out to be highly effective, how about you agree to wash my clothes every day from now on?" Luo Yang said with a smile.
Tang Guihua chuckled dismissively.
"You should count yourself lucky I'm not having you wash clothes every day, let alone me doing your laundry. We'll see if it's effective, then we can talk," she retorted.
As she spoke, she sipped a few small mouthfuls.
She couldn't detect any flavor and then quickly gulped down most of the cup of Pond Water.
Right after finishing, she exclaimed, "Niu Zai, you're in for it now. Trying to fool your momma with bottled water. I won't let this slide tonight!"
Luo Yang laughed, "Sister Guihua, you've got to wait half a minute for it to take effect."
Tap water doesn't have the same sweetness as bottled water, which is why Tang Guihua claimed it was bottled water.
In the midst of their conversation, the remedy started to show effects.
Tang Guihua instantly sobered up, exclaiming in surprise, "Niu Zai! It really works! We can do business with this! Your momma wants half the shares!"
This...
Luo Yang gave a wry smile. The Qiao Family Sisters wanted half the shares, Tang Guihua wanted half, then he as the boss would end up with no shares at all.
"Why are you laughing?" Tang Guihua asked with a smile.
Thus, Luo Yang repeated how the Qiao Family Sisters also wanted half the shares.
After listening, Tang Guihua cooed in feigned anger, "Niu Zai, extend your hand, punishment three times over."
As Luo Yang extended his hand, he laughed and asked, "Sister Guihua, why hitting me again?"
An Yuying intervened from the side, "Guihua, don't hit Niu Zai; he gave you the hangover remedy. Don't be rough with him."
The more she was persuaded not to, the more Tang Guihua insisted on hitting him.
But she merely tapped Luo Yang's hand lightly three times.
After striking his palm, she immediately pushed Luo Yang out of the private room, admonishing, "Go sort things out with them. You can't give them half the shares. We'll talk about this business deal at length later."
Pushed out of the room, Luo Yang felt helpless and made his way into the private room where the Qiao Family Sisters were.
The Er Qiaos were slightly drunk, but not heavily so.
They sat on the sofa discussing their company's dreadful situation, sighing with worry.
As soon as he reached the doorway, Luo Yang could hear their grievances.
Upon entering, Luo Yang spoke up first, "Big Sister Qiao, Little Sister Qiao, you don't need to worry. I'll figure out a way to help with your company's debts."
At his words, the sisters were overjoyed.
Qiao Zai Shui smiled, "Niu Zai, a gentleman's word is as good as gold. Don't joke around with us."
Qiao Yousi also added, "Niu Zai, you're the only one who can help us."
Their company's situation was a bit complicated.
But having promised to help, Luo Yang wouldn't go back on his word.
He'd do his utmost to assist and nodded, "Rest assured, I won't let you down."