Grandpa

"Of course, it would still be good. It's our special blend, I'll add jellies to your drink. How about it?"

"Young man, you know how to bargain. I'm not diabetic, but since you mentioned adding jellies then I'll be having them at that level."

Talking with grandpa is like closing a business deal. Secretary Choi prepared the car and went inside to where the old man was sitting.

Xie Mingze felt relief when he managed to get the old man to cut off the sugar. Even if he doesn't have diabetes, it doesn't mean a lot of sugar is good for him. 

The milktea shop have some tables inside, more like a coffee shop with food. Instead of pastries they served food like fries or nachos to go with your drinks.

"Sir, would you like any snacks to go along with your drink."

"Only the taro for now. I'll be sitting there, you can deliever it to me."

After ordering from the counter, you should pick up the order from the pick up counter staytion of the counter. Xie Mingze didn't say anything and just smiled agreeing to the old man's order. It's not like giving him a drink would make him lose any limbs.

"Secretary Choi, hurry up and find me a table."

There is a big glassed window, so you can see the passing people. You can pass time doing so, it would be the ideal place for people wanting to be idle for a day.

After a few minutes, Miss Zhu finished the drink and passed it on Mingze to serve.

"Hello, here is your drink."

"Do you young people like this things?"

"Yes, as you can see alot of our customers are students."

The old man frowned eyeing him from head to toe, nodding his head as if assessing him. 

"You are about the same age as my grandson. How about you, do you like these things?"

"Oh if you're talking about me, I prefer something less sweet like the lemon yakult of the shop. Though some people my age likes this stuff."

Xie Mingze added remembering a certain someone who always likes to pull him to cafes to eat and hang out. 

While he was talking with him, he noticed his white cardigan. 

"Your cardigan is so pretty grandpa, you should be careful not to put some taro there."

The man then laughed out loud. His cardigan was a bit tattered from multiple wears and wash, but it still looked white, and soft. 

Nobody had praised him for this cardigan. 

"This cardigan is indeed nice, it's my treasure. It's a bit sad you're the only one who noticed its beauty."

"I'm sure your grandkids would take notice if you wore them. It makes you pop up in the crowd."

"Such honeyed tongue you have, I wish my grandson was a bit like you."

Based on his story, it looked like he doesn't have a close relationship with his grandson. He went out and only went with his secretary as he called him secretary Choi. He doesn't have any accessories, except for a gold ring on his ring finger, indicating that he is married. 

"This cardigan is made by wife, of course it's beautiful. She even made it by hand, knitting everyday until its finished."

Aww such a sweet story behind a piece of cloth. His smile was genuine, with a bit of longing. Secretary Choi was in the same table, but he did not bother talking about anything. Looking at his age, he would probably be the same age as Xie Mingze's dad.

It might be to awkward to relax in the presence of your boss, still Mingze hoped they both would find peace in the place. Although currently it's a bit jam packed with customers wanting to try new things. 

"If only you were a girl I would like to introduce you to my stubborn grandson. Until now he even doesn't have a girlfriend its making me worry. His face isn't that bad either, I wonder what's stopping him."

"Then maybe he is busy studying for exams. If we are of the same age then things would be hectic, his surroundings would settle down probably after we graduate. You should tell him you miss him. Oh it's time for me to go back to work, enjoy your drinks."

The old man mixed the cold drink, he had never drank milktea before. Usually, he would drink tea or wine. The people of the modern era just really like to conduct a lot of business ideas. With a casual sip he nodded his head, the flavor was just right despite it being less sweet than the original drink. 

The server was right on his suggestions. It made him view him on a better light. People who worked hard when working are the kind of people he likes to talk with. His type is usually honest, loyal and bright. He even complimented the cardigan.

It wasn't the best since this is the first and last thing his wife knitted. Nobody took notice of it, they are just wondering why he was wearing something substandard. Usually they would praise his watch, his shoes, anything else except the cardigan his wife made. That is why he was surprised when an ordinary server took notice of it.

Secretary Choi brought along his laptop, busily working on the files he needed to submit on a meeting, "Sir, are you also handing this project to your grandson?"

"He should be able to handle it. Anyways, my useless son can't be bother taking over the company, just give it all to him. If he proved his worth then the people in the board can feel at ease following him, even though he is younger than them."

"I understand, then I'll transfer the project under his name. How about Anxiu, do you also want to let him in the project?"

"That little boy? Just let the project lead to decide, Anxiu is not yet good at making business decisions and is easily swayed by his other relatives."