Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

Chapter 1433: Mr. Huo’s banquet

Mr. Huo's ability to make his business so big depends not only on his family's ability, but also on his own unique aesthetics.

The calligraphy and painting behind him are also the works of contemporary famous artists.

However, Lin Ran felt that the calligraphy and painting must have been swapped, because the calligraphy and painting looked too new and were incompatible with the surrounding carvings and decorations. Mr. Huo should not make such a low-level mistake.

After all, after knowing that Lin Ran was from the Ministry of Chinese Language and Literature, some genuine calligraphy and paintings were not suitable to be shown off.

But I have to say that Mr. Huo is very good at decorating.

As expected of a new generation of real estate developers, the decoration plans they provide will not look outdated 20 years from now.

Hocha took Lin Ran and Guan Yun to the second floor. Master Huo had already entered the room.

Looking up, the name of the room is "Yashixuan". From the outside, there is a mahogany desk with tea sets on it. There are bookshelves nearby, filled with various books.

Hoxha pushed the door open a little and made an inviting gesture from the side.

When I walked into the study room, I realized that the study room was very large. It should be composed of two or three rooms connected together. However, there was a Manchu-style screen between the bookshelf and desk to separate the inside and outside.

All the pens, inks, papers and inkstones on the desk have been put away, and tea sets have been placed.

The teapot on the table is steaming, and underneath is a small purple sand stove, which is slowly emitting green smoke.

Mr. Huo is obviously making tea by the stove.

It looks like a study room, but obviously its main function is to discuss business.

I'm afraid such a huge book is not meant for reading, but to put invisible pressure on the person to whom the business is being discussed.

After Lin Ran stepped into the study, Mr. Huo smiled and said, "Zha'er, how are the business matters going?"

As soon as he said this, Hoxha understood what he meant.

"There are still some reports that I have not finished reading. I will deal with them now." After saying that, he was ready to leave.

Guan Yun looked ungrateful and wanted to stay in the study.

Lin Ran said: "Guan Yun, go and help."

"How can I help?" Guan Yun didn't respond. Although he knew how to read, he was a complete layman when it came to reports and business. Let him help unless Hoxha was not afraid of losing money.

"Ahem..." Hoxha said, "Gangzi said he wanted to practice with you. I wonder if Mr. Guan is interested."

"That kid wants to practice with me?" Guan Yun rolled up his sleeves, "Okay, I also have some itchy hands. Where are they?"

"Please follow me." Hoxha led the way. After Guan Yun left, he closed the study door.

Only Lin Ran and Mr. Huo were left inside.

"Want to drink oolong tea?" Mr. Huo asked with a smile.

"Anything is fine." Lin Ran wanted to refuse at first, but when he smelled the fragrance of the tea, he knew that this was definitely top-quality tea and worth tasting.

Then, he pulled out the stool in front of the desk and sat down.

Lin Ran took the tea handed over by Mr. Huo and took a sip.

The aroma of tea fills your mouth, with a faint sweet aroma. It is indeed commercial tea.

Mr. Huo's eyes were confused and he said: "How is it? Is this tea good?"

Lin Ran nodded and said, "This is my first time to drink tea with such a flavor."

What he said was not a compliment, but a compliment from the bottom of his heart.

"Please come here often to drink when you have time in the future!" Mr. Huo said with a smile.

That’s pretty much it for the scene.

Lin Ran put down the teacup and asked, "Mr. Huo, do you have any thoughts on our suggestions?"

Hearing this, Mr. Huo smiled and said, "Patriotism is Huo's duty. Of course I cannot support the Ministry of Culture and Culture's suggestions."

"That's great." Lin Ran was very happy. Mr. Huo was able to understand current affairs so well, which saved him a lot of trouble.

But at this time, Mr. Huo did not change the topic: "However, there is one more thing that I need Mr. Lin to help with."

Lin Ran frowned slightly. He had been delayed in Nanling for too long, and things were becoming more and more bizarre. He really didn't want to perform any more tasks. He just wanted to finish the matter quickly and return to the capital.

But he couldn't refuse directly, so he motioned to Mr. Huo to continue.

"I have an old friend who is a collector. Most of the antique transactions in Nanling City are completed in his shop."

"Nanling Antiques Trading?" Lin Ran was a little surprised. At the banquet that day, he seemed to have never heard of such an awesome person.

"Haha, he doesn't run an antique shop." As if he guessed what Lin Ran would say, Mr. Huo quickly explained, "The antique market in Nanling City is not as big as the capital city. I only saw Sister Ying from Tianlexing. After two or three times, if I want to invite her to my home as a guest, I'm afraid my sons will have objections."

Mr. Huo smiled and filled himself with tea.

Sure enough, even in Nanling City, the largest business is still the Tianlexing branch in the capital.

So what did he mean?

"Mr. Lin, guess where people usually discuss big business?" Mr. Huo seemed to be interested in going around in circles with Lin Ran.

Lin Ran thought for a moment.

In addition to antique shops, there are also auction houses.

However, there should be no large-scale auction houses in Nanling City currently, and I have never heard of any big treasures being produced.

Hoxha even bought fakes there.

After thinking for a long time, he couldn't get the answer, so he smiled and said: "Mr. Huo, I have little talent and knowledge, so I really can't guess."

"It's normal for a cultured person not to guess." Mr. Huo laughed and said, "Actually, it was my friend who wanted to treat you to a meal today, so I made the arrangement."

After hearing these words, Lin Ran suddenly understood.

Indeed, in Chinese culture, the dining table is the most suitable place to discuss business. Just like when they talk about cooperation now, they have to drink tea first.

He said he wanted to cooperate, but suddenly this happened again.

There must be something wrong with him!

Lin Ran thought to himself that Mr. Huo was supportive on the surface, but he probably knew that giving him a lot of money might not get him the title and position he wanted. There was no point in just getting some false fame.

Compared to Hoxha, Mr. Huo still knows more things.

Otherwise, why would there be an old saying that the salt you have eaten is more than the rice you have eaten?

But to find Lin Ran so blatantly?

Although Lin Ran felt a little unhappy, he was still relieved.

It seems that Mr. Huo still wants to leave a test for him. If he fails, he may not get the reward.

It is very dangerous to do this, in case Lin Ran does not agree, and Lin Ran has helped his family so much.

If something happens to the Huo family in the future, the Ministry of Chinese Language and Literature will not help.

Of course the Huo family didn't want to offend the Ministry of Culture and Culture, so they put the problem back on Lin Ran.

Lin Ran didn't care, he just nodded and said, "I see, but I'm not hungry yet."

"It doesn't matter, let's go to the private seats and wait." Mr. Huo nodded.

"Are you going to the hotel now?" Lin Ran saw that Mr. Huo was still in a wheelchair, was he going out?