When it was almost time to get off work, Lan Tian received a call from Li Mengnan, asking if Lan Tian had anything to do after work. Lan Tian said that it was nothing. Li Mengnan said," Alright, let's meet at Zhonghua Stew at 6:30.
Li Mengnan and Lan Tian sat opposite each other in the private room where Lan Tian had first come to eat.
The dishes were already laid out before Lan Tian entered the door. The lid of a bottle of rare Wuliang Ye was also opened. The two glasses in front of Li Mengnan and Lan Tian were also filled with wine.
"Come, a toast to Great General Lan. Cheers.”Li Mengnan raised her glass with a serious expression. She didn't seem to be joking at all.
"Don't, President Li. I can't bear to hear you say that.”Lan Tian did not raise his glass. He said humbly to Li Mengnan,""Although Eldorado has been closed down and Golden Intelligence Glory is progressing smoothly, it's all thanks to everyone's cooperation and your support. I, Blue Sky, am only doing my part.”
"Let's drink this first. It would be hypocritical to decline.”
"It's better to obey than to be respectful.”
"Alright, Lan Tian, you've already shown your true qualities as a general. Calling you Great General Lan is definitely not an empty flattery. I, Li Mengnan, haven't learned how to suck up to you yet. Besides, why should I suck up to you? The project is progressing smoothly, and you said that it was due to everyone working together. But do you know how this teamwork came about? How long had it been since they worked together like this at Brilliant Real Estate? You also said that you have my strong support here. Yes, I have indeed done my best on these two projects. However, Lan Tian, do you know that before this, I wanted to do my best, but where could I find something to do it?”Li Mengnan was obviously very emotional. Tears were flowing in her eyes as he spoke.
"President Li, no, Brother Li. Haven't you always wanted to become brothers with Lan Tian? In the past, I felt that my background was too low for me to climb up to. Secondly, I felt that your Brother Li might be seeking a moment of happiness. Thirdly, I also wanted to let us understand each other better through things. What Brother Li said just now came from the bottom of his heart. Lan Tian is not an unreasonable person. Today, I, Lan Tian, would like to use this occasion to make friends with Brother Li.”
"You brat, you made me wait. My good brother, let's have a toast. I won't talk about those ordinary customs. I'll use this cup of wine as a brotherly ceremony.”
"Alright, big brother."
Even though they didn't follow the usual customs, Lan Tian and Li Mengnan still picked up a glass of wine each and kneeled in front of the window.
"The bright moon is my witness. Today, I, Lan Tian, and Li Mengnan are sworn brothers of different surnames. I am willing to share weal and woe with my big brother, Li Mengnan. We will live and die together. We will be responsible for each other's mistakes and righteousness. We will support each other and shoulder the great responsibility together. If we break this oath, the gods and humans will be furious and we will be doomed.”
"Brother, well said. I also swear on these words. I, Li Mengnan, and Lan Tian are sworn brothers of different surnames. I am willing to share weal and woe with Lan Tian, live and die with him, and help each other. If I violate this oath, the gods will be furious and I will be doomed. Cheers, brother."
"Big brother, cheers."
After downing the wine in their glasses, the two of them held each other's hands and helped each other stand up to sit down at the table. Lan Tian took the bottle and poured a full glass of wine for Li Mengnan, then he poured another one for himself.
"Big brother, this little brother will toast you. Cheers.”
"Brother, big brother also cheers to you.”
After finishing the bottle of premium Wuliang Ye, Li Mengnan pressed a button on the table. Soon, a waiter pushed open the door and came in. The waiter walked to Li Mengnan's side and bowed slightly."May I know what instructions you have for me?"
"Give me another bottle of wine. At the same time, invite your boss over and tell him that I have something to do.”
"Please wait a moment."
While waiting for the waiter to bring the wine and the restaurant owner, Li Mengnan asked Lan Tian,""Lan Tian, what do you think after this project is completed? Or a new plan?"
"Not yet, because the main task now is to complete the project from beginning to end without any exposure. Let's talk about the future later."
"This isn't like you. It's your style to think about everything first. Do you have something on your mind that you're too embarrassed to tell me?”
"Not exactly. I vaguely feel that the project is progressing too smoothly.”
"Isn't it good that it went smoothly?"
"Okay, but if it goes too smoothly, there will be a problem. And although the project has your and CEO Li's support, the response from the head office seems to be too dull. I know that Jinzhi Brilliant's launch is not just because the project is creative and can bring greater benefits to the company. At that time, it was precisely because of the internal struggle of Brilliant Real Estate that both sides wanted to use a typical project to prove themselves. I just happened to be at the right time, but this battle gave me an opportunity, so I have to thank both sides. Of course, I should thank my big brother and the brothers and sisters around me.”
"I knew I couldn't hide anything from you…"
As he spoke, the door of the private room opened. A waiter holding a tray with a bottle of premium Wuliang Ye placed the wine on the table and bowed before leaving. Then, an extremely elegant woman walked into the private room. She was wearing a solemn and dynamic black dress. The tube top design was sexy and attractive, and it complemented her simple and elegant hairstyle.
When Li Mengnan saw the woman come in, she hurriedly stood up and pulled out a chair for the woman to sit down. Then, she said,"This is Lan Tian, my brother. Lan Tian, this is Liu Rulan, my ex-wife and now my good friend."”
After hearing Li Mengnan's introduction, Lan Tian hurriedly stood up and said,"Oh, hello, big sister."
"Hehe, Brother Lan Tian, how are you? Take a seat.”Liu Rulan smiled and said to Lan Tian, then turned to Li Mengnan and said,""Why did you drink so much today? So you've met a good brother. Hehe, you're very happy this time, aren't you?”
Lan Tian looked at Liu Rulan attentively and listened to her words. She was elegant, handsome, and had a noble temperament. Her voice was gentle and pleasant. From the way she talked to Li Mengnan, they didn't sound like divorced enemies. They sounded more like a pair of good friends or a pair of good siblings.
Li Mengnan saw the confusion in Lan Tian's eyes and said,""Lan Tian, do you know that there are two things that made me happiest in my life? One was marrying her, and the other was becoming sworn brothers with you today. There were also two other things that he regretted very much. One was to divorce her, and the other was to struggle bitterly in the battle of the family business.”
Liu Rulan interrupted Li Mengnan,""Today is a happy day. Come, I'll fill your glasses.”Liu Rulan was about to pour some wine for Lan Tian when Lan Tian hurriedly stood up and stopped her,""Big sister, you can't do that. Although you're the owner of this restaurant, you're still my elder sister's elder at the moment. How can I let you pour wine for me?”
"Can I call you Blue Sky too?" Liu Rulan looked at Lan Tian and asked. Lan Tian nodded and continued,"Mengnan's brother is also my brother. This cup of wine is a greeting gift from sister-in-law to my brother.”
Sister-in-law, this word had fiercely stimulated Lan Tian's heart. Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law, how are you now? She must still be as beautiful, gentle, and virtuous as ever. Sister-in-law, brother, and little niece must live well.
At this moment, Liu Rulan had already filled Lan Tian's glass with wine. Then, she filled Li Mengnan's glass with wine. Finally, Liu Rulan also filled her own glass with wine. Liu Rulan turned around elegantly and her sweet voice entered Lan Tian's ears.""Brother Lan Tian, let me toast you. The last time you came, I happened to be out on business. Otherwise, we would have known each other long ago. Come, sister-in-law and your brother will toast you together.”
"Brother, come, cheers." Li Mengnan echoed Liu Rulan.
"Thank you, Big Brother and Sister-in-law. Cheers."
"Lan Tian, although this is our first time meeting, I already know everything about you. Meng Nan has praised you a lot, but I have never seen him praise you like this. Today, she finally realized that Brother Lan Tian was really a dragon and phoenix in the world. I wonder if Brother Lan Tian has a girlfriend?”
"Look at you. When did you learn to be so wishy-washy? Haha. Alright, let me talk about something important. Blue Sky, is the project over? You've already done very well. Judging from the current situation of Brilliant Real Estate, other than Jinzhi Brilliant, the other projects would tie your hands and feet, making it difficult for you to use your talents. However, my father and I both cherish you very much and think highly of you. At the last meeting, you brought up the idea of an operator, which gave me a lot of inspiration. After I went back, I had a detailed discussion with my father. In order to avoid restricting your hands and feet and to maximize your potential, and also to save Brilliant Real Estate for its future decline, I proposed that you establish another company.”
Li Mengnan raised her glass and invited Lan Tian and Liu Rulan to have a drink. Then, she continued,""The new company has five shareholders. Brilliant Real Estate will have 15% of the shares, my father will have 15% of the shares, I will have 15% of the shares, Liu Rulan will have 15% of the shares, and you will have the remaining 40%. Lan Tian, don't be in a hurry to speak and let me finish. Your 40% is 55% whether it's with me or Liu Rulan. You have absolute decision-making power. You will be fully responsible for the new company. The other shareholders are not allowed to interfere. My father, Liu Rulan, and I will contribute 150 million yuan. You will invest in intelligence, and Brilliant Real Estate will invest in land. You can choose two of the five plots of land provided by Brilliant Real Estate, including the city's land.”
As she spoke, Li Mengnan filled Lan Tian and Liu Rulan's glasses with wine, as well as her own. After Lan Tian heard Li Mengnan's words, it was as if he had fallen into a fog. He didn't understand what was going on for a moment and looked at Li Mengnan in a daze.
" Don't be in a daze, Lan Tian," Li Mengnan continued,""It was you who lured out my passion, haha, so I have to push you onto the pirate ship too.”
"Big brother, this, this is too sudden, right? I wasn't prepared at all." Blue Sky was still a little confused.
"The reason why the general is able to be ready to fight on the battlefield at any time is because he has a military strategy and a well-thought-out plan. Didn't you say that you wanted to become a general? Why, is General Lan scared?”Li Mengnan deliberately provoked Lan Tian.
"Ha, at least nothing has happened that has scared me so far, but you should tell me your conditions first.”
" Haha, I knew you would ask," Li Mengnan glanced at Liu Rulan knowingly and said,""The condition is to double the total value of the assets within one to three years. Second, in addition to the current project, at least two projects must be successfully developed and operated, and the total development amount must not be less than 200,000 square meters; Third, if Brilliant Real Estate is in danger, you must do your best to save it.”
"Hehe, the conditions aren't too harsh, but it's still a very difficult high standard. What if I squander all 150 million in three years?”
"That means that even you didn't see the right person. If that's the case, you'll be working as a waiter at this Chinese Stew for the rest of your life. No one else would participate in the establishment of the new company, and no one else would participate in the management of the new company's operations. The main business of the new company is real estate investment and operation. You can cooperate with Liu Gang or do it independently. The other businesses and market expansion of the new company will be up to you. However, he had to file a business expansion plan. You have the right to sign and approve the amount below 10 million yuan. If it exceeds 10 million yuan, Liu Rulan and I have to jointly review and sign before we can approve the payment. How is it?"
"Sister-in-law, you trust me so much the first time we meet?”Lan Tian asked Liu Rulan. Liu Rulan didn't say anything. She just nodded heavily. Lan Tian looked at Li Mengnan. Li Mengnan didn't say anything, but just nodded her head like Liu Rulan.
"Thank you for your trust and support, and thank you very much for your trust in me. "I, Lan Tian, sincerely propose a toast to Brother and Sister-in-law. Brother, Sister-in-law, cheers." After hearing Li Mengnan's words, Lan Tian immediately understood Li Mengnan's intentions. Even if you were talented, even if you were a responsible person, 150 million was not 15,000, nor was it 15,000. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and this trust was extremely important.
After drinking the wine in his glass, Lan Tian said,""In principle, I accept this, but I have three conditions. I wonder if Big Brother and Big Sister-in-law can agree?”
" Go ahead." Li Mengnan and Liu Rulan were almost at the same time.
"First, I need three days to complete a new company formation plan. Only the plan can be approved by Director Li, Big Brother, and Sister-in-law at the same time. Second, the new company must unconditionally release the selected personnel of Brilliant Real Estate. The new company's articles of association, management model, salary, and other people must not interfere, including the eldest brother and sister-in-law. Third, Big Brother and Sister-in-law have to hold a remarriage ceremony on the day the new company is established. I won't accept this job without one of the three points.”
"Hahaha, I knew you weren't easy to deal with. However, your sister-in-law and I can only register our marriage for now. We can't hold a ceremony to inform the world yet.”
"You lack Brother Lan Tian's passion. You still can't let go?”
"Ha, okay. Since Madam has said so, I won't be a man if I don't act more heroic. Alright, just as Lan Tian said, the company's establishment will be held at the same time as our wedding.”
" Who's your wife?" Liu Rulan glanced at Li Mengnan and said coquettishly.
"That's right, Sister-in-law. No, you're my eldest sister now, so I'm considered a member of our family. Brother-in-law, no, I should call you Big Brother Li now. You haven't proposed to my sister yet. Sister, if he doesn't propose, we won't marry him. Let him be a bachelor for the rest of his life.”
"How can there be a brother like you? You don't help your own big brother but help others.”
"Did I help anyone? This is my sister. Hurry up and propose. With me as a witness, my sister can't go back on her word.”
Family, friendship, and the relationship between husband and wife were all revealed at this moment. Li Mengnan was also moved by her words. He pulled out a chair and knelt on one leg. He held Liu Rulan's hand and said sincerely,""Rulan, I've made you suffer all these years. Today, in front of our brothers, I propose to you for the second time. Please marry me.”
"Mengnan…" Liu Rulan hugged Li Mengnan's head and sobbed softly."I love you. I'm willing to marry you.”
At this moment, Lan Tian had already quietly slipped out of the private room. Before he left, he told the waiter that no one was allowed to go in unless someone inside called them, no matter what.
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