YM778.TV Chapter 1160 - Meeting Rivals Face to Face
Chapter 1160: Meeting Rivals Face to Face
Sometimes, things were so wonderful. Huang Lele once thought that she would not fall for a boy, but at the moment she fell in love, she felt that it was so natural.
It seemed that this should be the case. When she plunged into Yang Ming’s arms, the previous grievances were all gone. What remained was a calm and peaceful mind.
Huang Lele did not know why, but she firmly believed that Yang Ming could handle this matter well and would not let her down. This was probably from the blindness of love. However, it was undeniable that Yang Ming was indeed a strong person and had often done things that she could not anticipate.
For example, the Nancheng Casino was the old rival of the Huawei Casino in her home. The two fought with each other for many years, but Yang Ming got forty billion patacas easily from the opponent. He also had them move a few dozen kilometers away.
“Why didn’t you call me?! I miss you!” Huang Lele said with some grievances. During this time, Huang Lele suffered too many grievances! It was in the family before, and now it was the Li Family… Anyway, it was very uncomfortable.
“What is this expression? It seems like you were bullied?” Yang Ming smiled and lifted Huang Lele’s tender body and slowly returned her to the ground.
Although Yang Ming didn’t mind it, it was still a public location. It was not a good thing for two people to hug each other for a long time, and Wang Xiaoyan’s burning gaze was next to them!
“I was being bullied!” Huang Lele pouted. “I was being bullied terribly!”
“Bullied terribly? Who is bullying you?” Yang Ming’s eyes glinted. Anyway, he was now using other identities. It didn’t matter what Yang Ming did.
“Let us go home first before we talk about it…” Huang Rongjin walked over, a little embarrassed. He didn’t expect his little sister and Yang Ming to linger with each other at the airport gate. He couldn’t stand it anymore, so he coughed twice.
” Hehe , okay.” Yang Ming nodded.
At this time, Huang Lele noticed Wang Xiaoyan next to Yang Ming. She saw Wang Xiaoyan’s gaze assessing her, and she felt a little uncomfortable all of a sudden. She hesitated and said to Yang Ming, “This is… don’t you want to introduce me?”
” Oh , yes, this is Wang Xiaoyan…” Yang Ming was feeling guilty about how to explain Wang Xiaoyan’s relationship with him. After all, if it were private, Yang Ming could fully explain his relationship with Wang Xiaoyan, but Huang Rongjin was also by the side. This was a bit difficult to say.
“I am a partner in Yang Ming’s work. I followed him to play for a few days. You don’t have to worry about me. You can find a hotel for me!” Wang Xiaoyan generously reached out her hand to Huang Lele.
” Ah … hello, that’s fine. You are welcome to come here to play…” Huang Lele was a little surprised as if she did not believe what Wang Xiaoyan said. Such a beautiful girl, how could Yang Ming let her go?
If Yang Ming knew Huang Lele’s thoughts, he would not know if he would laugh or cry in response.
” Hehe , hello, my name is Wang Xiaoyan.” Wang Xiaoyan said politely, “Just call me Yanyan.”
” En … my name is Huang Lele. Just call me Lele.” Huang Lele also copied Wang Xiaoyan’s tone and said, “But our house is quite big. There are a lot of empty rooms. You can live in our house.”
“Thank you for your kindness. I still like to live alone in a hotel.” Wang Xiaoyan said with a smile.
Yang Ming did not expect that Wang Xiaoyan would take the initiative to give him and Huang Lele some private space. This was very unexpected. However, he thought that since he was with Wang Xiaoyan all this while, she should not have any grievances toward him.
“That’s okay, but you still haven’t eaten yet, right? Let’s go eat some things before our chat?” Huang Lele was a flight attendant. Of course, she knew that the food provided on the plane were not enough to be full, so she asked.
“I’m famished just as you said, so let’s eat something first.” Yang Ming nodded and said.
“You don’t have luggage?” Huang Rongjin only had a chance to speak to Yang Ming now. Yang Ming was glued to Huang Lele just now so Huang Rongjin found it inappropriate to bother.
“Why do I need luggage?” Yang Ming smiled. “I don’t have anything. I came here this time to visit you and Lele, and then I will solve your family’s problems.”
“Have you thought of a solution to the problem?” Huang Rongjin suddenly widened his eyes after listening to Yang Ming’s words! Indeed, Yang Ming was a very strong person. Huang Rongjin noticed this when he was in Song Jiang, but Huang Rongjin did not think that Yang Ming had any connections with Africa, let alone the war-torn Country X in North Africa. He was particularly surprised when he heard that Yang Ming would want to solve the problem of his own family.
” Hehe , do I really need to think to solve it? Let us talk about it when we head back. Let’s not talk about this first.” Yang Ming said very easily, “Let’s go and eat!”
Although Huang Rongjin was confused after hearing it, he was still relieved deep down in his heart out of trust for Yang Ming. If Yang Ming could help the Huang Family solve the African gold mine matter, it would be the same as pulling the Huang Family from the edge of bankruptcy! Then, he was a benefactor to the Huang Family!
As for the matter where the Li Family scammed forty billion patacas, Huang Rongjin found it really difficult to speak up. The money belonged to Yang Ming, yet it was actually taken by his father to the Li Family. Huang Rongjin found it difficult to say. It was better to have Huang Lele talk about it.
Only when she said it, Yang Ming would not be angry. It seemed Yang Ming was very fond of his younger sister.
Huang Rongjin was driving a commercial car today. After the four people got in the car, there was still ample space. Huang Lele sat next to Yang Ming, while Wang Xiaoyan sat alone in the back seat. However, she glared at Yang Ming once secretively, and Yang Ming had a faint bitter smile. It turned out that it was not that Wang Xiaoyan didn’t care at all. Perhaps she just wanted to leave some respect for him.
On the way, Huang Rongjin called his father and brother at home.
“Hey, is it elder brother? This is Rongjin. Lele and I have already picked up Yang Ming.” Huang Rongjin said, “But they just got off the plane and are somewhat hungry. We are going to find a place to eat something first.”
” Oh , it’s like this… that’s okay…” Huang Rongtian thought about it. It was not time to eat now, so it was not appropriate to entertain Yang Ming at home. Therefore, he nodded and agreed. “Sure, how about this? You both could eat less, and we’ll hold a banquet at home in the evening to entertain Lele’s boyfriend…”
“I got it, Elder Brother. Then please tell Father about this.” Huang Rongjin agreed.
“Sure, I will pass the message to him,” said Huang Rongtian.
“What did Elder Brother say?” After he hung up the phone, Huang Lele asked quickly.
“Elder Brother asked us to eat on our own, then we will hold a banquet at home during the evening when we go back!” said Huang Rongjin.
” En , this is fine for me too.” Huang Lele was in favor of it after hearing it.
“What do you want to eat?” Huang Rongjin asked as he drove.
“We also are here for the first time. You should decide. We’ll eat any suggestion that you think is delicious,” said Yang Ming.
“Then, let us have Hainan Chicken Rice [1]. It is very famous. My father is also very fond of eating that!” Huang Rongjin suggested as he made a U-turn just at the intersection.
“Hainan Chicken Rice?” Yang Ming was surprised. Isn’t Hainan the name of a place in China? I wonder if there is any connection with this Hainan.
“Indeed, have you thought of anything when you first heard the name? Is it Hainan on your side?” Huang Rongjin smiled and said, “It is true that this Hainan Chicken Rice was invented by the Hainanese Mo Lurui according to the legend.
“In the 1920s and 1930s, after he went to Singapore, he improved his cooking. He sold chickens while selling chicken rice. The result was much welcomed by the locals. Everyone followed suit, and it could be eaten everywhere. It gradually became a major food specialty in Singapore.
“Even the daughter of the former Philippine president dedicated a plane ride over to eat it, so don’t underestimate this small bowl of rice, which can be called the ‘presidential chicken rice.’”
Yang Ming didn’t expect a small bowl of chicken rice had so much story to it. He couldn’t help but lick his lips. “I didn’t expect there is such a story behind it! Which one is authentic?”
“This is hard to say. Everyone claims that theirs are authentic, but the taste is similar. I think there is one which is not bad in this area. I often come here to eat,” said Huang Rongjin.
“It seems that China’s things are very popular here!” Yang Ming nodded and said.
“That is natural. Singapore is a country with many Chinese people. My grandfather was sold from Hong Kong to this place as a ‘pig boy [2]’ for labor.” Huang Rongjin said sentimentally, “Here, many ancestors of Chinese entrepreneurs started off as a ‘pig boy.’ After paying off the debt on them, they started small businesses and developed slowly. Everyone is a legend!”
Yang Ming couldn’t help but be awe-inspired. The hardships of struggle were only known to the parties involved.
The car stopped at the restaurant door that looked very good. Yang Ming, Wang Xiaoyan, Huang Lele, and Huang Rongjin got off and walked into the restaurant.
Obviously, Huang Rongjin was a frequent visitor here. The reception lady here knew Huang Rongjin. The reception lady faintly lowered her head, and she led them to a four-person table in the store.
This place was a fast-food restaurant. There was no private room, so no matter the identities of the people who came here, they must choose to dine in the general hall or else, they would need to grab a take away.
“Take a look. What do you want to eat?” Huang Rongjin asked as he pushed the menu in front of Yang Ming.
“We are here for the first time. You should make the decision!” Yang Ming waved his hand and returned the menu to Huang Rongjin.
Huang Rongjin and Yang Ming were also relatively close, so he did not refuse. He picked up the menu directly and ordered four Hainan Chicken Rice and several side dishes. Then, he ordered the waiter to prepare it.
“The business here looks great!” Yang Ming looked at the people passing by.
“Indeed, not only the Chinese here but the native Singaporeans also like this taste. After the improvement of the chicken rice, the local spices such as Pandan [3], lemongrass leaves [4] and lemon leaves are first fried. Then, the rice is cooked alongside with chicken soup. Nowadays, to meet the needs of modern people paying attention to food and health, the chef adjusts the chicken rice to moderate oiliness. The rice is gold in color. Once it enters your mouth, the fragrance would explode without any greasy feeling.” Huang Rongjin said, “Take a look. Various people come here. Students, white-collar workers, government employees, and even some movie stars will appear here!”
Yang Ming glanced around. Indeed, there were people with different outfits. It seemed that this Huang Rongjin was not wrong. This Hainan Chicken Rice was really popular within the local community.
“I wonder if I can meet a star today?” Huang Rongjin said and began to search in the restaurant hall. But, when his eyes swept across the door, the expression on his face immediately stagnated!
“Second Brother, what’s wrong with you?” Huang Lele was baffled and asked as she looked at Huang Rongjin with who had a strange expression.
“Li Tianjia!” Huang Rongjin said the name with hatred.
“Li Tianjia? Are they here too?” Huang Lele looked at Huang Rongjin’s gaze. Sure enough, Li Tianjia and a man about his age walked into the restaurant.
At the same time that Huang Lele looked up, Li Tianjia apparently saw Huang Lele. His mouth slightly raised a curve. No one knew what his ill intention was.
After seeing Li Tianjia and another man around him say a few words, the two men swaggered over to Huang Lele.
“Someone from the Li Family?” Yang Ming heard the conversation between Huang Rongjin and Huang Lele and frowned.
” En , that’s them.” Huang Lele nodded.
” Hehe , I still want to find them. I didn’t expect them to take the initiative to approach us!” Yang Ming smiled as if he had discovered the New World [5].
“Isn’t this Huang Rongjin and Huang Lele?” Li Tianjia and the man walked to the table next to Huang Lele. Li Tianjia said sarcastically, “The Huang Family is going bankrupt, and yet you have the leisure to eat here?”
“You don’t need to bother. You are not welcome here!” Huang Rongjin said coldly and looked at Li Tianjia.
” Tsk , it is already such a moment, and yet you are acting bad*ss…” Li Tianjia looked at the dishes on the table, “Chicken rice, ha , this chicken rice… you are going to eat… * tongue click *…”
As Li Tianjia’s spoke, he shook his hand and pushed the bowl of chicken rice from Huang Rongjin to the floor. The crisp sound of the shattering tableware suddenly caught the attention of nearby diners.
“You-” Huang Rongjin didn’t expect Li Tianjia to be arrogant to this point. He glared at Li Tianjia in hatred instantly.
” Ai , I am really sorry. My hand shook a little, and I accidentally knocked down your bowl!” Li Tianjia shrugged in a very innocent expression, then waved to the waiter, saying, “How about this? Give this table another bowl of chicken rice, then put the bill on me when you pay!”
Yang Ming looked at Li Tianjia’s expression that deserved a beating. He felt agitated instantly. However, it was in the restaurant after all, and Yang Ming didn’t want to ruin the mood. Hence, he suppressed his anger temporarily to see what this guy wanted!
“Pa !” It was a muffled sound. A bowl of chicken rice was smashed on the head of Li Tianjia, making him dizzy!