Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife

Chapter 1163: Chapter 1164: Closeness

Cheng Su still hasn’t made detailed plans on where to buy the land. Buying land doesn’t mean you can buy it wherever you want; first, you need money, and there also has to be suitable land available.

As the top leader of the province, Secretary Cheng isn’t only responsible for Guangcheng but the entire province. He can intervene in land purchases, but not too obviously, since he is a government official.

So, for now, there’s no definitive conclusion.

"Hey, let’s leave work talks for later. Today is about having a meal with this old man. If we talk, it should be personal matters. Business can wait. Let’s eat!" Old Master Cheng waved his hand.

With the old master having spoken, everyone naturally refrained from discussing personal matters and instead chatted about family affairs.

Old Master Cheng noticed his youngest enthusiastically recommending a large shrimp to Ying Xiaoya, saying how delicious it was and how Qing City couldn’t possibly have such fresh ones, causing him to smile.

Looking at the young girl, with her bright eyes and clear eyebrows, fair complexion, and a smile that curved her eyes, she carried herself with the grace of a well-bred young lady.

"Xiao Ya, how old are you this year? Do you have a boyfriend?" Old Master Cheng suddenly asked.

Everyone’s eyes immediately turned toward Ying Xiaoya.

Ying Xiaoya, in the midst of biting a shrimp, was caught off guard by the question, her face turning red. She quickly swallowed, half-turned to cover her mouth, coughed gently a couple of times, and naturally took the tissue Cheng Yaozu handed her to wipe her mouth before replying, "In response to the old master, I’m twenty-five this year. As for a boyfriend, I just broke up with one."

Cheng Su nearly spit out her tea. Is this kid too honest?

"Oh, it’s okay, if a relationship breaks, it just means it wasn’t meant to be, nothing to regret. It shows that your destined one hasn’t appeared yet. Who’s in your family?" Old Master Cheng continued to ask.

Ying Xiaoya answered obediently.

Cheng Su added, "Her father is the deputy mayor of Qing City, and though she’s a university graduate, she’s working in our company as an accountant. Old master, don’t you think that’s a bit beneath her?"

Cheng Su somewhat understood the old master’s intention, quickly summarizing Xiao Ya’s background.

"As long as she likes the job, anything is fine!" Old Master Cheng said with a smile, looking at Cheng Yaozu, "The young girl rarely visits, Yaozu, you’re idle at home anyway. These few days, show them around."

"Dad, I have a job too, you know? Ask my second brother if you don’t believe me!" protested Cheng Yaozu.

"Indeed, he shows up at work, naps, reads the newspaper, and slips out before mealtime," Cheng Yaozong said.

Cheng Yaozu cried out in grievance, amusing everyone to laughter.

After a while at the table, Cheng Yaoguang said he had to leave for a meeting, and before leaving, he told Cheng Su, "Discuss the land purchase with our second brother, then we can plan what to do."

"Thank you, Secretary Cheng," Cheng Su quickly bowed in thanks. Although the old master had told her to call him elder brother, she didn’t dare be disrespectful; he’s a big deal in the south, after all!

Cheng Yaoguang didn’t find her mode of address odd and was actually quite pleased. He said, "The old master likes you very much; come visit more often when you’re free, and keep him company."

His words were quite close and personal, causing Cheng Su to pause slightly, "Okay," she responded.

Cheng Yaoguang then said goodbye to everyone and left.

Ning Ge heard their conversation, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.