Chapter 2825 - 1990: The Time It Takes to Eat a Meal

Chapter 2825: Chapter 1990: The Time It Takes to Eat a Meal

The middle-aged man sitting back to back with Bai Xiaosheng in the restaurant is still on the phone, but his voice is noticeably quieter, using his other hand to cover his mouth, seemingly aware that his earlier excitement made him speak too loudly.

He also noticed Bai Xiaosheng behind him. Just now, there was no one in the seat behind or around him, so he didn’t have any concerns.

Now, it’s different. With someone else around, he has to be cautious.

Bai Xiaosheng quietly cuts the steak on his plate.

Actually, at this distance, even if the other party speaks in a lower voice, he can hear clearly, with Red Lotus’s help, everything is easy.

Unfortunately, the other party didn’t say anything useful afterward and quickly hung up and focused on his own meal.

Bai Xiaosheng uses a fork to put a piece of beef into his mouth, chewing and thinking.

In such a public setting, it’s impossible to hear anything too important.

The earlier overheard message was purely accidental.

To know more, he would have to chat with the other party properly.

However, if he initiates the conversation and talks about what the other person discussed over the phone, it will likely make the other person wary.

In the end, he might not be able to get anything out.

Instead, it might be better to have the other party take the initiative to speak, so all control is in his hands...

Bai Xiaosheng continues eating, wipING his mouth corner with a napkin when almost done, taking out his phone, and directly video calling Lin Weiwei.

During the waiting time, the ding-dong sound makes the middle-aged man behind him also look up.

However, the man merely frowns, probably thinking the sound is a bit annoying, but he doesn’t say much.

Soon, Lin Weiwei connects.

Bai Xiaosheng holds the phone at a distance, video chatting with Lin Weiwei, saying, "Weiwei, are you still with Mr. Yado Hart?"

The name Yado Hart immediately makes the expression of the middle-aged man behind Bai Xiaosheng freeze.

The man turns around, surprised to look at Bai Xiaosheng, also seeing his phone over Bai Xiaosheng’s shoulder.

Bai Xiaosheng, through the reflective surface of the phone, sees this but remains unfazed.

On the other end of the video, Lin Weiwei shows Yado and responds, "Yes, I am with Mr. Yado, visiting his company."

The middle-aged man behind Bai Xiaosheng catches a glimpse of Yado, his eyes suddenly filled with disbelief.

The man seems to know Golun International’s youngest vice president ever—Yado Hart. He just didn’t expect this seemingly ordinary young man beside him to be in contact with the notable figure.

Suddenly, the middle-aged man’s interest in Bai Xiaosheng increases greatly.

"Don’t be too late coming back, be careful on the road," Bai Xiaosheng instructs, then shifts his position, just enough so the person behind him can’t see his phone.

"Okay," Lin Weiwei answers with a smile.

Bai Xiaosheng raises a hand to wave goodbye to Lin Weiwei, ending the video call, but continues speaking normally, "Business matters shouldn’t be forced; ten billion is just a number. It’s nothing if Mr. Yado isn’t willing. Alright, I’m eating here, I’ll hang up now."

With that, Bai Xiaosheng puts away his phone.

On the other end, Lin Weiwei also puts away her phone.

Afterward, she smiles apologetically to Yado beside her, saying, "I’m really sorry, Mr. Yado, my friend was concerned about my safety and called me. I hope it didn’t displease you."

In front of Lin Weiwei, Yado laughs heartily, saying generously, "That’s nothing, but your friend is really quite good, worth associating with."

Lin Weiwei smiles, nods.

...

Back in the restaurant here, after Bai Xiaosheng makes the video call, the middle-aged man behind half-turns his body and starts to look Bai Xiaosheng up and down.

To the other party, Bai Xiaosheng could discuss business of several billion so casually; he must have quite a style and great courage!

At first glance, Bai Xiaosheng’s clothing appears ordinary and unremarkable, but someone knowledgeable would naturally recognize that it’s all crafted with precision, not off-the-rack, but custom-made, tailored. Not only is it expensive, but not everyone can appreciate it.

Those low-key enough to enjoy such attire are all people of taste and class, and definitely not lacking money!

The middle-aged man’s interest in Bai Xiaosheng grows.

Bai Xiaosheng seems completely unaware, raising a hand to call over a server and ordering a cup of coffee.

The middle-aged man thinks for a moment, picks up his cup, stands upright, leaves his seat, walks over in front of Bai Xiaosheng, and sits down with a smile.

Bai Xiaosheng looks at the other person in surprise, with vigilance in his eyes but still polite, "Sir, someone is here."

Clearly treating the other party as an "unexpected guest."

The middle-aged man immediately laughs, "Young friend, I was just sitting behind you."

Bai Xiaosheng turns to look back, then back at the other, with a hint of doubt, "Really. So, is there anything I can assist you with?"

Bai Xiaosheng’s tone remains distant.

The other party seems understanding, after all, a stranger suddenly sitting opposite would make anyone wary.

"Sir, I just want to get to know you," the middle-aged man smiles, takes out a business card from his bag, and hands it to Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng takes it, glances over, murmuring lightly, "Zack, Domido Real Estate Investment Company, Chairman?"

"That would be me," the other laughs, "How should I address you?"

Bai Xiaosheng responds coolly, "I’m from Huaxia, you can call me ’Bai’."