Chapter 26: Chairman Luo's Trick

The staff led them to the table and gave them menu. They took their respective seats.

"What would you like to eat Li Xia?" Zai Hai asked.

"Anything's fine," she replied.

"Okay then, beef steak, Aglio o Olio pasta, larb salad, and red wine please," Zai Hai told the staff who nodded their heads and left to prepare their order. Li Xia leaned forward and rested her elbows on the table.

"Do you come here more often?" Li Xia asked as she raised her chin to look at him.

"Yeah, but mostly I came here with clients or colleagues," Zai Hai answered as he leaned forward placing his both hands on the table.

Li Xia nodded her head as her stare returned to look outside the window. Now the sky was getting darker and the birds have all gone back to their nests.

" Why did you leave your studies?" Zai Hai asked curiously. You wanted to do a Ph.D. in chemistry then what happened?

"It was my mother's choice. I was tired of continuing the same routine every single day. So after graduation, I started blogging and now I am pursuing my own choice, my happiness," Li Xia answered with a sigh. He smiled at her and nodded his head, he then looked outside the window.

"What about you? What were you doing in these past 4 years? Li Xia asked moving her gaze toward

Zai Hai paused for a few seconds before replying, "I went abroad to fulfill my dream of a Ph.D. in chemistry. After getting the degree of Ph.D. in chemistry. I started working in the lab as a researcher. But my dad got ill and I had to return home. And take over my father's business. He continued after some seconds. Now I am working as a researcher in the laboratory and also as a CEO of LovaLOga," he spoke with excitement in his voice.

Li Xia listened quietly. After he completed his journey story she started clapping her both hands happily.

"Wow, I am impressed with your abilities Zai Hai, you're amazing," Li Xia said, smiling widely at him.

"Don't say that it is making me embarrassed," Zai Hai chortled and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

"But I am serious, I envy you. Your passion is admirable. You are lucky to be able to pursue your dreams," Li Xia told him with a soft expression on her face.

"You also did well. You are inspiring numerous people in the world," Zai Hai added as a smile appeared on his lips.

"I am not that good, I still have a long way ahead," Li Xia chuckled softly.

As they were talking about their lives, their food arrived. As soon as the waiter entered their room with a food trolley. The aroma wafted inside the room. The waitress placed their meal on the table one by one. Placing the food plates and wine on the table the waitress left.

Li Xia couldn't help but let her mouth water at the sight of the dishes that were displayed on the table. The dishes that were served were delicious and filling.

She cut the beef steak into small pieces and scooped some meat and lettuce onto her fork. She took a bite and moaned at how soft and tender the meat was. She chewed and swallowed the food with pleasure.

"It is so delicious," Li Xia commented as she picked up her wine glass and took a sip. Zai Hai nodded his head and started eating his plate.

"Thanks for introducing me to this restaurant," Li Xia replied as she took a scoop of pasta in her mouth.

"Not at all, It was my pleasure. I hope we could continue meeting like this," Zai Hai replied.

"Of course, we are friends, Zai Hai. Let's make sure to meet again," Li Xia answered.

"Ah... yes we are friends," Zai Hai replied hesitantly and nodded his head slowly.

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Luo Yuan stopped his car in front of Luo's mansion. It's been 7 years since he came back to his home Or to say his Dad's house. 20 years before this was his house. Where he lived with his dad, mom, and grandpa. But after his parents separated.

He moved out with his mother. Due to their blood relationship with his dad, he often has to visit him. After becoming an adult he distanced himself even further from his dad.

He came out of the car and gave his keys to the old man who was standing outside of the mansion waiting for him.

"Good evening, young master," the butler greeted him as he held his keys.

"I have told you numerous times butler Han not to call me young master," Luo Yuan continued. Just call me Luo Yuan like the way you called me when I was young."

"It's been 7 years since you last visited chairman Luo. Today he will be so delighted," Butler answered with a smile on his face.

"I am afraid his blood pressure will detonate after seeing me," Luo Yuan said with a light chuckle. Prepare the medicine and call an ambulance in case his treatment won't go downhill."

"Your habit of joking never changed, young master," Butler Han replied.

Luo Yuan chuckled and continued his walk inside the mansion. He entered the living room where he was surprised to see not only his father and his wife but Mei Lin her parents, and Cheng Liang with his parents sitting on the couch in the living room chatting and laughing with each other.

The first one who noticed Luo Yuan's presence in the room was Cheng Liang. Luo Yuan glared at Cheng Liang and gave him a look that meant "why didn't you inform me about this? " Cheng Liang clasped his both hands together in front of him, meaning that he was sorry. Luo Yuan sighed heavily and walked further so people could notice his appearance.

"Come, Luo Yuan sit here," His dad motioned him to sit beside Mei Lin. He understood his father's intention.

Luo Yuan, Cheng Liang, and Mei Lin were childhood friends. Due to family friends, they went to the same high school, same university.

His father is trying numerous tricks to get them closer. He knew his father wanted to use him and Mei Lin for money and power.

"No thanks, I am fine here," Luo Yuan asserted and moved towards the couch where Cheng Liang was sitting.

"Go and sit with Mei Lin," Luo Yuan mouthed to Cheng Liang. Cheng Liang's mouth widened into an 'Ok' shape. He nodded his head and stood up letting him sit at his place. Cheng Liang moved a bit further and sat beside Mei Lin.