Chapter 1161 - 1161: Special Beverage

"Bajia, does this outfit look good on me?"

Standing outside the Tang Family's gate, Pei Dengke asked somewhat nervously.

Xiao Feng looked him up and down and said, "I think it looks fine. Just be confident, and you're already halfway to success."

"That's easy to say, but what if it doesn't work out later..."

"If it doesn't work, isn't there still Qi Guanghe?"

Mentioning Qi Guanghe, Pei Dengke frowned and said, "Honestly, I think it might be better not to involve him. It was clearly a mutual decision.

Once he gets involved, it feels like we're forcefully abducting a lady and pressure her into marriage."

"You can't have both fish and bear paw; nothing in the world is perfect anyway," Xiao Feng patted Pei Dengke's shoulder and comforted him: "Besides, the Tang Family hasn't said anything yet.

Maybe Tang Mingbo would be overjoyed after hearing it and happily marry Wang Tingwei to you."

"I hope so," Pei Dengke sighed deeply.

At that moment, Tang Mingbo appeared at the entrance. Seeing Pei Dengke and Xiao Feng with bags in hand, he briskly stepped out to greet them, "Sorry to keep you waiting, Young Master Pei, please come in."

"You're too kind, Uncle Tang," Pei Dengke said with a smile, exchanged a glance with Xiao Feng, and followed Tang Mingbo through the Tang Family's gate.

After entering, two people came forward to take the gifts from Xiao Feng and Pei Dengke.

Tang Mingbo chatted as he walked, "It's been years, I remember the last time we met was probably at Elder Pei's birthday banquet over a decade ago?"

"Exactly, I was too young then and clumsily broke my grandfather's pipe, my dad almost beat me to death," Pei Dengke candidly shared his embarrassing past.

While the two were conversing, Xiao Feng was discreetly observing Tang Mingbo.

The initial impression he got was one of calmness, restraint, and no sharp edges, the type of person that is hard for anyone to feel hostile towards.

Before long, the trio walked into a tastefully decorated hall.

On the eastern wall hung a landscape painting covering the entire wall, the windowsill had numerous vases, and the centrally placed chairs and table were made of huanghuali wood, giving off a very high-end vibe.

Once seated, Tang Mingbo ordered the servant to serve tea, glanced at Xiao Feng, and asked Pei Dengke, "Young Master Pei, who is this gentleman?"

"This is my good friend, surname Xiao," Pei Dengke introduced with a smile, deliberately not mentioning the full name.

"Surname Xiao," Tang Mingbo nodded slowly, then asked, "What is Mr. Xiao's full name?"

"Xiao Bajia," Xiao Feng said calmly.

However, Tang Mingbo's reaction was unlike anyone else's upon hearing this name. Instead of showing a strange expression, he genuinely praised, "That name is really nice!"

"Oh?" Xiao Feng said with a grin, "To be honest, many people feel my name suggests I'm taking advantage of others.

You, Mr. Tang, are the first to praise it."

Tang Mingbo laughed and said, "I truly think Mr. Xiao's name is wonderful. From a literal standpoint, the character 'Ba' means a construction that stops water.

While 'Bajia' signifies something more extraordinary.

Mencius said, 'Bajia is the chief; referring to the leader among feudal lords.'

I dare to guess, if Mr. Xiao's name wasn't changed, it indicates that your father and the family must have high expectations for you!"

This explanation even left Xiao Feng stunned.

A name he randomly concocted to take advantage now had such a grand interpretation?

Pei Dengke secretly breathed a sigh of relief, initially fearing that the name "Bajia" might upset Tang Mingbo, but now it seemed that worry was unnecessary.

During the conversation, tea was served on the table.

Yet, the servant only placed teacups in front of Xiao Feng and Pei Dengke.

In front of Tang Mingbo was a semi-transparent amber cup, containing a dark liquid that appeared quite thick.

This scene made Xiao Feng and Pei Dengke exchange a glance, both feeling puzzled.

"Uncle Tang, what's in it?" Pei Dengke pointed to the amber cup.

Tang Mingbo hesitated briefly and explained, "I can't get used to drinking tea, so I concocted my own beverage."

"And what's in the cup?"

"Mouse tail juice."

"Mouse tail juice?" Pei Dengke looked bewildered, glancing at Xiao Feng beside him as if seeking an answer.

Xiao Feng shook his head, indicating he's never heard of such a drink.

Tang Mingbo picked up the amber cup, sipped a small amount, placed the cup back on the table, and explained, "It's a drink made from mouse tails, I named it Mouse Tail Juice."

"Brilliant! Simply brilliant!" Pei Dengke exclaimed, slapping his thigh and repeating the word brilliant twice.

Xiao Feng looked at him quietly as if awaiting an explanation, and so did Tang Mingbo opposite them.

After all, you can't just say it's brilliant; there needs to be a reason given, explaining why it's brilliant.

As the conversation was about to stall, Pei Dengke quickly responded, "The name Mouse Tail Juice both reveals the raw materials and is homophonic with 'good taste.'

Brilliant!

Simply brilliant!"

Several black lines appeared on Xiao Feng's forehead, this guy really had quick thinking, managing to spin it this way!

Tang Mingbo forced a couple of laughs and suddenly said, as if he just remembered something, "By the way, Young Master Pei and Mr. Xiao must have come here for a reason, right?"

"Indeed, there's something very important," Pei Dengke took a deep breath and said, "Is Weiwei at home?"

"Weiwei?" Tang Mingbo frowned tightly, "Which Weiwei are you looking for, Young Master Pei?"

"The one who represented your family last year to congratulate my grandfather, Wang Tingwei," Pei Dengke replied.

Paused for a second, already having started, he decided to clarify further and continued saying, "Uncle Tang, ever since I met Weiwei at my grandfather's birthday banquet, I fell in love at first sight.

Later, we came into contact and have become close until now, I feel the time is ripe, Weiwei is the person with whom I can spend the rest of my life.

Therefore, I'm formally proposing today, hoping Uncle Tang will support us."

While Pei Dengke spoke, Xiao Feng keenly observed Tang Mingbo's eyes and facial expressions, but unfortunately, the fluctuations were not significant, making it hard to discern anything from them.

"Wang Tingwei... Wang Tingwei..." Tang Mingbo murmured, then suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "Oh, I remember, there is such a person.

She worked as my secretary for a few days, but she resigned before the end of last year."

"What?!" Pei Dengke stood up abruptly, exclaiming in disbelief, "That's impossible!"

Tang Mingbo calmly said, "There's no need to get worked up, Young Master Pei, I'm only stating facts. If you don't believe me, I can phone my company and let them check the resignation records for you."

"No need, where did Weiwei go after she resigned?"

"That I don't know either. After all, once she resigned, she no longer has any labor relationship with my company, where she goes is her own freedom, I have no right to interfere."