Chapter 173 Clear Attitude!
At that moment,
Xu Muge approached with a dish and said, "The reason my company has been running so smoothly is largely due to Qin Jiang's help, from securing bank loans to handling the business qualifications."
Xu Muge deliberately emphasized the words "helping hand" and gave Xu Jinhong a meaningful look as a reminder that the reason they had invited Qin Jiang to dinner was to thank him.
When Du Hao made an unexpected visit, Xu Muge, remembering how he had looked out for her during their college days, agreed to let him stay for dinner. However, she couldn't let his presence overshadow Qin Jiang's contribution.
Xu Jinhong nodded awkwardly and cleared his throat twice, "Yes, this time, indeed..."
Suddenly, Du Hao interrupted with a sigh, "Xu, it's actually all my fault for arriving too late. If I had come to you earlier, perhaps your company would already be up and running."
As he said this, Du Hao looked at Qin Jiang and personally poured him a cup of tea to express thanks while showing concern, "It must have been quite a challenge for you to pull strings for Xu. Did you face many rejections?
"On behalf of Xu, Uncle Xu, and Mrs. Liu, I thank you. Later, I'll leave you my business card. You can call me anytime you need anything!"
"Whether it's with the banks, business registration, or anything else, just say the word, and I'll get it done for you quickly!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Du Hao downed his drink in one go.
Qin Jiang slightly furrowed his brows, visibly displeased. He had helped Xu Muge out of duty; why should Du Hao thank him?
This was something Qin Jiang couldn't tolerate; was he being treated like an outsider?
What was Du Hao thinking?
Noticing Qin Jiang's expression, Xu Muge hurriedly refused, "How could I bother Du with this? Qin Jiang's help is enough for me, his capabilities are ample."
"Muge! How can you say that? That's so impolite!" Xu Jinhong was dissatisfied, inwardly cursing her single-mindedness. How could they not make use of someone well-connected like Du Hao?
Even though Xu Jinhong knew Xu Muge fancied Qin Jiang, she couldn't be so overt about it. At the very least, they should give Du Hao a chance; it was the only way to benefit everywhere!
Isn't that what doing business is all about?
"Why are we arguing? Dinner is ready; come and help out."
Suddenly, Liu Ya came over with a dish and looked directly at Qin Jiang, "Be polite in front of Du, he's a big boss now."
"Dad, mom, go ahead and serve the dishes."
Xu Muge quickly intervened, fearing that if they continued, Qin Jiang would genuinely lose his temper, and it wouldn't be her parents who would suffer but Du Hao!
She had seen firsthand Qin Jiang's methods!
"I didn't mean anything by it, Du," said Qin Jiang, with a hint of coquettishness in her voice, truly not wanting to see her once-caring senior humiliated.
"It's nothing." Qin Jiang managed to suppress his displeasure, after all, Du Hao was just a nobody, and engaging with him would be beneath him.
Hearing this, Du Hao felt an immense sense of disdain. Wasn't Qin Jiang just a moocher, yet he dared to put on airs?
"It's good that you think this way, Qin Jiang," Du Hao said, waving his hands dismissively with a look of magnanimous satisfaction.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
After three rounds of wine and a multitude of dishes,
Xu Jinhong pulled an invitation out of his pocket, "Muge, your grandfather is hosting a birthday celebration in five days. Although our relationship with him is not good, he is still your grandfather after all."
"At that time, would it be convenient for Du to come along as our guest?"
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Xu Muge's expression changed dramatically.
Qin Jiang squinted his eyes.
However, Liu Ya's face was brimming with a cheerful smile, "If Du has the time, that would be wonderful."
"Actually, I really don't have much time, considering I have many projects here in Jiangcheng..." Du Hao pretended to be troubled, as if making a great sacrifice, "But for a matter concerning Uncle Xu's family, I will not shirk my responsibility! I'll put aside all other matters to accompany you!"