"Come in and sit down. Is there something you need from your uncle?"
"Yes! Let's talk inside! Yiru, take this for Uncle and Aunt! There's some platinum caviar in there that I think tastes really good!"
"Sure! Thanks!" Xu Yiru didn't hesitate and took the gift. Xu Daqiang was about to say something when he was pulled aside by Shang Yunyuan.
"Listen, kid, next time, really don't bring gifts. That Da Hong Pao you gave me last time was ridiculously expensive. I've already made you spend too much. And doesn't your father drink?"
"Don't worry, Uncle. I've got enough for my dad; he can enjoy it for a long time! I'm here for a favor, though."
"Go ahead, let's see what I can do!"
"Actually, it's nothing major. I just need the phone number of Jiang Shiliang, the head of the Jiang family!"
"Oh! That's easy. I have his number. I'll send it to you!"
"Great!"
Xu Daqiang didn't pry into why Shang Yunyuan wanted Jiang Shiliang's number; there are boundaries in business, and it's best not to ask too much. Still, he could guess the likely reason.
After receiving the number, Shang Yunyuan expressed his gratitude. Before leaving, Xu Daqiang pulled him aside and said, "Kid, I must advise you! The Jiang family is definitely doomed. Be careful not to get too close to them; you don't want trouble!"
"Got it! Uncle, I'll remember!" Shang Yunyuan nodded politely. Xu Daqiang noticed the confidence radiating from him and found it strange. Did Shang Yunyuan really not care about Ai Hongcheng's background and power? Who exactly was this kid?
Having gotten the contact info, Shang Yunyuan saw no reason to linger, nodded to Yiru, and left.
Xu Yiru stood there, staring blankly at Shang Yunyuan's retreating figure.
"Little sis, are you interested in that guy?" Xu Yaowei and Xu Yaoyang asked in unison.
"Mind your own business, you big men!" Xu Yiru didn't want to explain further. She turned and walked into the family villa, handing the items Shang Yunyuan had brought to the housekeeper.
During dinner, Xu Yaowei brought up Xu Yiru's feelings for Shang Yunyuan again.
"Daughter, I've had someone look into that surnamed Shang kid. He really comes from a farming background and isn't well-off. I don't know how he suddenly got money in the last six months! Look at the tea he brought us, worth millions, and that platinum caviar costs nearly a hundred thousand! This kid doesn't know how to be frugal and has no foundation. At this rate, he'll blow through all his wealth before long! You two aren't suited!"
"Dad, I find it quite amusing! You're eating the guy's food and drinking his tea while complaining about him! You've always taught me not to gossip behind people's backs. Why can't you follow your own advice?"
"You just don't listen! I'm thinking of you! Our Xu family needs to match in status! How can I be at ease if you marry a farmer?"
"A farmer? The farmer you talk about lives in a better house than you, drives a better car, and is even richer! And without farmers to grow food, what would you eat? I really don't get you! The older you get, the more foolish you become!" Xu Yiru shot a fierce glare at her father and brother, put down her utensils, and left the table.
"This stubborn girl! And she says she doesn't listen!"
"Dad! Just eat your dinner! Don't argue with little sis!"
"Big brother! You're an idiot!" Xu Yaotian casually remarked while eating.
Xu Yaoyang glanced at his younger brother but chose to ignore him, continuing his meal.
After dinner, the Xu family discussed the current situation of the Xu Group and strategies to cope with it. Meanwhile, Xu Yiru was in her room watching a drama, but she barely paid attention to it. Her mind was filled with her father's words and Shang Yunyuan's smile that she couldn't shake off.
When Shang Yunyuan got home, his parents were still happily playing cards, even having dinner down in the basement!
After Cheng Jian and the others returned, they reported their work to Shang Yunyuan, but he stopped them.
"Wantong, Jingchen, there's no need to report your work to me every day. I trust you completely. Once the company is built, just leave me an office! By the way, Jingchen, we already have over ten thousand super logistics transport aircraft. At the current rate, I plan to launch Yunyuan Tianxing before the headquarters is completed! Let's get our patents and high-tech products out there! What do you think?"
"We were thinking the same thing. We just didn't know about your plans and the number of your super transport aircraft."
"Okay, I'll allocate eight thousand transport aircraft to you as the first batch, and in about a week, I can give you another ten thousand. Our transport aircraft cannot be disassembled; if they are, they'll explode. So you must clarify this to outsiders. They can only be rented out, not sold, and find ways for other logistics, express delivery, and even food delivery companies to use our transport aircraft!"