After half a lifetime of navigating the world, the system tells me to be a good big brother!

Although Li Qing's voice wasn't loud, Li Jiantang was so engrossed in watching the video that he was startled and shuddered.

Startled, Li Jiantang looked at his unreliable son, who had frightened him, and his face was far from pleasant.

"Damn it, you little rascal, it's only because my heart is okay that I'm not scared, otherwise you would be as scared as Aunt Qian upstairs."

After cursing Li Qing, Li Jiantang finally felt relieved and his expression softened.

"What did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly. Say it again."

Li Qing didn't care at all about being scolded by his own father; after all, it was his father.

"I told them to spare me two bottles of wine, because I'm treating everyone tonight."

Li Jiantang, who had just calmed down, immediately changed his expression again upon hearing what Li Qing said.

"Want me two bottles of wine? No, I'm storing those wines, not drinking them. Is there anything else?"

"Go on your way if you're not busy. I'm going out in a bit too. I'll take your mom out for dinner tonight."

As Li Jiantang spoke, he put his phone aside and got up to walk towards the bedroom.

But Li Qing wasn't about to let the old man go so easily, and immediately stopped him.

"Dad, I really have something important to discuss, that's why I'm treating you to a meal. The restaurant is booked, all I need are two bottles of good wine."

"What serious business could you possibly have? It's nothing more than eating and drinking with your bunch of cronies."

Seeing that Li Jiantang was still unwilling to budge, Li Qing immediately began to explain. If he couldn't explain it clearly, the old man really wouldn't give him any wine.

He originally planned to tell his family about the spa project, since in his parents' minds, stability was paramount.

Li Qing's actions are now clearly being categorized as pointless meddling.

However, given the current situation, he didn't continue to hide it, since he knew he would find out sooner or later anyway.

However, Li Qing didn't plan to mention his idea of ​​opening a lottery station for the elderly couple this time. He was thinking of giving them a surprise after everything was completed.

"Dad, tonight I'm inviting Kang Wu from the First Construction Company, who is the second son of the former head of the First Construction Company, Lao Dong."

This wine is so bad, I can't even serve it to them. After all, I asked them to do me a favor.

Upon hearing what he said, Li Jiantang's expression softened somewhat, but he still didn't quite believe it.

"Old Kang's second son? What do you need him for? Hasn't he stopped doing earthmoving work in a long time?"

Faced with Li Jiantang's question, Li Qing could only patiently begin to explain.

"This time it's not about earthwork; it's a long story."

A few years ago, I did some construction work for someone, and I even paid for it upfront, but the other party never settled the account.

The other party finally settled the matter with me recently, but what they gave me was a shop instead.

The shop is in Baihua New City. Now that I have a shop, I can't just let it sit idle.

I came up with a business idea: to open a spa there.

Since this wasn't an engineering matter, I first contacted Sha Chao, who then acted as a go-between, and got in touch with the First Construction Company.

This dinner tonight is for Kang Wu and Sha Chao.

So, to get him to take this job seriously, I treated him to a meal and got him a couple of bottles of good wine to make a good impression. That's all.

Upon hearing this, Li Jiantang's expression immediately relaxed completely. It wasn't that he didn't support his son, but he was worried that Li Qing would continue to go out and fool around.

Hearing that it was indeed for a serious matter, he began to feel relieved.

As for the business Li Qing mentioned, he was not unaware of it.

Spa sounds nice, but it's really just a more upscale public bathhouse.

Although the name "bathhouse" sounds unpleasant, it's still a legitimate business.

Moreover, the location is in the new urban area. He also knows a bit about Baihua New City, which is the future engine of the city. No matter what business you do there, you shouldn't lose money.

Thinking of all this, Li Jiantang then spoke to Li Qing.

"Baihua New City is a great place. You're not getting any younger, so you can't be as irresponsible as before."

I know Kang Wu and Sha Chao, but I still have to warn you: it's okay to do business with them, but everything must be within the bounds of the law.

And what about Sha Chao... never mind, let's not talk about him."

Li Qing listened attentively and nodded in agreement.

As for what the old man didn't say, he understood what it meant; it was simply that he wasn't entirely at ease with Sha Chao.

While giving Li Qing a warning, Li Jiantang had already walked towards the second bedroom.

As he walked, he muttered to himself, "Come on, come with me to move the wine. You take the case of 01 Feitian."

Li Qing immediately smiled, knowing that the old man had truly bled this time.

The 01 Moutai has been aged for twenty years, making it a truly aged liquor.

"Dad, you are such a dear and wonderful father!"

As Li Qing was speaking, he went over to hug Li Jiantang, but the old man clearly found his actions disgusting and pushed him aside.

Following the old man's instructions, Li Qing took a case of wine out of the wooden shelf.

The case of wine in front of me is well preserved, but it is not unopened.

The outer packaging box of the wine had already been opened, and Li Qing also looked at the wine boxes inside, which also showed signs of being opened.

Li Qing knew nothing about wine; he just knew how to drink it.

"Don't look anymore, I've taken all these bottles out and sealed each one with beeswax."

The wine is good, but let's talk business tonight, and get down to business. Don't be irresponsible all the time.

Li Qing nodded earnestly, a warm feeling welling up inside her.

He knew that although the old man was sharp-tongued, he cared about him deep down, even though their relationship had been strained for a while a few years ago because of his foolish behavior.

"I understand, Dad. I promise I won't do anything stupid again."

The father and son chatted for a few more minutes, and Li Qing explained the spa center to the old man in detail.

After they finished talking about these things, Li Qing realized that he hadn't seen his old lady even though he had been back for so long.

"Hey? Where's my mom? I can't see her."

"Your mom went to Yangkang Pharmacy with the loudspeaker from the building next door. They were giving away eggs there."

Li Qing was speechless at his mother's behavior. Was this craving for eggs really a common problem among the elderly?

"My mom went to collect eggs again? That's amazing! I'm a little surprised, do you guys even have the chance to eat eggs you buy yourself all year round?"

The elderly couple had been together their whole lives, and Li Jiantang would never complain about his wife to his son.

"You'd better get out of here if you have something to do. You came back and took a whole case of my liquor. I hate seeing you."

Seeing that his father had already started to chase people away, Li Qing, who also had things to do that evening, told the old man, grabbed the wine, and left.

Li Qing left his house, put the wine in his car, and drove back to the billiard hall.

It's still early, not time to go to a restaurant yet. He doesn't plan to go to the motorcycle shop; he'll just stay at the billiards hall for a while.

When it's almost time, have Lin Xia drive him to the Canal Club.

After all, whether or not they can get home tonight depends on Lin Xia.