Why are you all trying to win over me, the male supporting character?

At first, Lu Chengzhou lost more often than he lost, and lost ridiculously.

Gradually, the system's skills took effect, which meant he won more often.

At first, the old men were all smiles and would occasionally let him win. But later they dared not let him win anymore. Several old men had to be on high alert to play against him, otherwise they would lose if they weren't careful.

in this way……

We played all afternoon and most of the evening.

Lu Chengzhou was so tired of winning that he could only secretly take away two of his pieces at the start of each game, so that he would lose to these competitive old men.

That's how they managed to escape.

"These old men are quite something, aren't they?"

Even after escaping their encirclement, Lu Chengzhou was still shaken.

Sister Meng smiled and said, "Those are all retired group directors."

Lu Chengzhou was surprised: "No wonder! I could tell from their conversation that they were no ordinary people."

One old man in particular left the deepest impression on him; he was wearing a watch worth tens of millions of yuan and a jade thumb ring in a bright green color.

Could this be an ordinary elderly person left behind in a rural area?

He must be worth at least several billion.

"The one wearing the green thumb ring is the former chairman of Qingyang Group."

Sister Meng seemed to be able to guess Lu Chengzhou's thoughts, and before he could ask, she told him everything.

"It's that Qingyang Group, the real estate company. They've been making a lot of noise lately."

Lu Chengzhou nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

The two walked one after the other and soon arrived at the restaurant.

After taking his seat, Lu Chengzhou sensed a conspiracy.

because……

He saw the old man wearing the green thumb ring again.

In just a short while, the old man changed out of his casual clothes and into a suit, and even did a simple haircut, looking very imposing.

"Let me formally introduce you two."

"This is Yicheng Winery, and the acting owner is Lu Chengzhou."

"This is Qingyang Group, and its former chairman is Wu Qingyang."

The old man smiled and gestured for the two of them to sit down.

"Don't mention the group or the chairman, I've already retired!"

As he laughed, his gaze turned to Lu Chengzhou.

A shrewd glint flashed in his eyes.

The person may be retired, but the mind may not be.

He can discuss minor matters with his sons, but he must make the decisions on major matters.

"Mr. Lu, I've heard so much about you."

Lu Chengzhou didn't think he was someone who deserved to be told "I have long admired your name".

After all, looking back on what she had done, most of it was orchestrated from behind Lin Chen's back.

I should just be an unknown nobody.

Wu Qingyang smiled meaningfully: "I've heard that Mr. Lu has even managed to win over that old geezer Ruan Zhong. That old man actually passed on his secret recipe to Mr. Lu, which is truly astonishing to us wine lovers."

Lu Chengzhou coughed heavily twice, looking somewhat embarrassed.

That method of solving the problem wasn't exactly ethical.

Moreover, he could vaguely tell that Mr. Wu was mocking him.

That old man has ulterior motives.

"We're currently investing in a winery. I wonder if Mr. Lu would be interested in collaborating? As for profits and compensation, I won't treat you unfairly."

Wu Qingyang is blatantly poaching talent from the Meng family right in front of them.

Of course, he didn't think his move would succeed in no time.

It was just a test.

Lu Chengzhou did not refuse outright.

However, Sister Meng's gaze towards this old man turned less kind.

"Mr. Wu, do you think you can get our Meng family's prospective son-in-law to work for you?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qingyang laughed.

His gaze finally shifted from Lu Chengzhou to Sister Meng.

He tapped the chair next to him.

He sat up straight.

He spoke slowly and deliberately:

“A prospective son-in-law is not quite a real son-in-law yet. My daughter is quite beautiful, and if Mr. Lu is willing, this old man is happy to play matchmaker for you two.”

Sister Meng was already gritting her teeth.

If it weren't for her father's instructions to come and discuss winery cooperation with Qingyang Group, she would have left with Lu Chengzhou by now.

Will Lu Chengzhou refuse this time?

Probably not...

Thinking of Lu Chengzhou's consistently ambiguous attitude, Sister Meng sighed inwardly.

If things go well with the young lady from Qingyang Group, this deal could earn at least hundreds of millions.

If she were Lu Chengzhou, she probably wouldn't refuse either.

"It's a pity that Mr. Wu's good intentions have been wasted."

Lu Chengzhou suddenly spoke up and said something like this.

After exchanging a glance with Sister Meng, he took her hand, pressed their palms together, and then intertwined their fingers, showing great intimacy.

This move was extremely bold.

Sister Meng's cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head somewhat awkwardly.

Is he trying to protect her?

"I think Mr. Wu probably wouldn't want his precious granddaughter to become an obstacle between us, would he?"

"Haha, of course not!"

Wu Qingyang was simply testing the waters.

Since the result of his probing was that the other party wasn't interested, he wouldn't persist.

Let's get down to business and ease the tension.

"Come on, let's drink! Let's drink!"

……

The meal wasn't very good.

But the result was still good.

The cooperation was quickly agreed upon, but Old Master Wu had one request: Lu Chengzhou had to come over and continue playing chess with him whenever he had time.

Lu Chengzhou could agree to such a request.

At the dinner table, Sister Meng only drank a small cup, but as she stepped outside, she began to feel dizzy.

She grasped Lu Chengzhou's hand and leaned most of her body against him.

With the cold wind blowing, she felt the effects of the alcohol gradually dissipating.

Are you drunk?

"No," Sister Meng would never admit that she couldn't hold her liquor. "I'm just a little hot."

"Don't take off your clothes, you'll catch a cold."

Lu Chengzhou buttoned up her shirt for her.

Cold fingers accidentally brushed against her burning skin.

She suddenly grasped his fingers.

"Feel sorry."

Lu Chengzhou quickly apologized.

Seeing his nervous expression, Sister Meng couldn't help but laugh.

I don't know whether this version of him is more real, or the one who ruthlessly cheats people.

What did you do wrong?

She wrapped her arms around his neck, blocking him at the elevator entrance.

Lu Chengzhou struggled to shift his gaze.

"There are surveillance cameras here..."

"Oh."

Sister Meng gave him a lukewarm response, but didn't let go.

Just as the elevator doors closed, she still tiptoed and kissed him.

ding dong~

When the elevator doors opened again, Sister Meng naturally let go of her hand once more.