Beside them, Wang Wenwen was utterly bewildered.
What was going on?
Why could she understand every word Mr. Ye and Uncle Wu were saying individually?
But when they put them together, she couldn't comprehend it?
What was AI, what was healthcare, what was Jinling's development.
And now they were saying Mr. Ye was going to ask him for a favor.
When did Mr. Ye start speaking?
Facing Wang Wenwen's question, Wu Xinmin chuckled.
"Silly girl, this kid said Jinling's development is inseparable from AI and healthcare. As for AI technology, that's self-explanatory. But for healthcare, the key is in those three words: licorice. Understand now?"
"Ah?"
Wang Wenwen gasped in surprise, her face immediately flushing a deep red.
She understood.
She truly understood now.
She realized why Ye Yun had said so much.
Since Jinling's development hinged on healthcare, and licorice was vital, would Wu Xinmin not help Ye Yun?
Ignoring Wang Wenwen, Wu Xinmin couldn't help but steal more glances at Ye Yun.
He was beyond words.
Ye Yun's performance today had completely won him over.
As the conversation continued, the three of them chatted more and more freely.
As Wu Xinmin was extremely busy, the conversation was bound to be short.
Towards the end, Wu Xinmin stood up, paused, then sat back down, looking at Ye Yun with a smile.
"By the way, I heard Young Friend Ye is quite skilled at fortune-telling?"
"Hmm?" Ye Yun was taken aback.
"Why not take a look at my palm?" Wu Xinmin's smile widened, and he extended a hand.
Ye Yun: "..."
Wang Wenwen: "..."
Even Wang Weiguo couldn't help but smile.
"Mr. Wu believes in this?" Ye Yun asked.
"I didn't before, but after meeting you, I've become a little curious." Wu Xinmin replied frankly.
"It's just that I'm afraid if I say it, Mr. Wu might think I'm flattering you." Ye Yun chuckled.
"Does that mean I have a smooth sailing career?" Wu Xinmin burst into laughter.
"Indeed!" Ye Yun nodded.
"Then tell me, how smooth sailing is it?" Wu Xinmin pressed on.
"Within three years, a small step up; within ten years, a big step up!" Ye Yun gestured upwards.
"Hahaha!" Wu Xinmin laughed heartily. "Young Friend, I'll take your auspicious words! But what I want to know isn't about my career, it's about my daughter's marital prospects!"
Silence.
Utter silence.
The entire tea room instantly fell into a hushed quiet.
Wang Wenwen's teacup overturned. Elder Wang stared at his student in disbelief.
What?
Marital prospects?
Had he gone mad!
Everyone knew their marriage was one of mutual respect and affection.
Wu Xinmin also realized his slip of the tongue, forced an awkward smile, and then said with a wry smile.
"Alas, Young Friend misunderstood. I was talking about my own crazy girl. She's so old, and still hasn't found a partner, acting like a workaholic, always hanging around with a bunch of men. She's been giving me so much grief."
"My wife and I have nagged her incessantly, but she just won't listen. Now I can only watch 'Calabash Brothers' on TV. When the Calabash Brothers call out 'Grandpa,' I have to respond. Only then can my dream of being a grandfather be fulfilled."
"Young Friend Ye, can you divine for me when I'll be able to hold my grandchild?"
Hearing Wu Xinmin's explanation, Ye Yun wiped away non-existent cold sweat.
Brother, what you just said was very easily misunderstood!
If others didn't know better, they'd think you, Wu Xinmin, were looking for a mistress!
However, imagining the dignified Wu Xinmin watching "Calabash Brothers" and responding to the TV screen, Ye Yun found it amusing.
Did someone of such status also have such a cute side?
But Ye Yun also felt a pang of sympathy.
What was the use of high status?
Having children and grandchildren was the most important thing.
In his past life, he had neglected this, leading to lifelong regret.
What was the point of immense wealth?
Despite his sympathy, Ye Yun felt a headache coming on.
Marital prospects?
What marital prospects!
He wasn't a real fortune teller, just clumsily applying memories from his past life.
Although he had encountered Wu Xinmin in his previous life, they were merely acquaintances, not close.
How would he possibly know about the marital status of others' children!
He had intended to make something up, but seeing the eagerness in Wu Xinmin's pupils, Ye Yun felt he couldn't bear to.
The parental heart is truly a universal sentiment.
Ye Yun sighed and said,
"Mr. Wu, it's not that I won't tell you. But there are four things that cannot be divined in feng shui: first, marital prospects; second, the sex of a fetus; third, malevolent individuals; and fourth, financial fortune."
"There's such a rule?" Wu Xinmin raised an eyebrow.
"It's an industry rule. I've sworn an oath. People like me place great importance on karma. I beg for your understanding, Mr. Wu." Ye Yun bowed, exuding an air of mystique.
"That's not right. Mr. Ye, you've accumulated so much wealth in a short period, haven't you already broken your oath?" Wu Xinmin was remarkably sharp.
"Did I say any of this was divined?" Ye Yun retorted, leaving no room for error.
Wu Xinmin gave a wry smile, his expression one of dejection.
Ye Yun, unable to bear it, thought for a moment and said,
"Mr. Wu, children and grandchildren will have their own destinies. In fact, when it comes to destiny, there's no need to calculate it. If it truly arrives, you won't be able to stop it. Perhaps your daughter is fixated on her work because of some unresolved issue, or perhaps she hasn't met the right person."
"Perhaps one day she'll come around, or truly meet her destined true love."
"Letting nature take its course is the best state. Even if I said you'd have a grandchild within five years, wouldn't you still worry and obsess for the next two?"
"Young Friend Ye, you truly are a great talent. To be honest, these past two years, my wife and I have consulted quite a few so-called masters. They all said it would be soon, soon. Only you... alas, you're right, emotions can't be forced." Wu Xinmin sighed.
He then stood up and left.
Watching Wu Xinmin's car drive away, Ye Yun didn't continue chatting with Elder Wang.
He still had to send his Urus to the repair shop.
Seeing Ye Yun about to leave, Wang Wenwen hesitated, then couldn't help but speak.
"Mr. Ye..."
"Hmm? What is it?"
Seeing Ye Yun turn back, Wang Wenwen blushed, annoyed at herself for speaking.
"It's nothing, I'm leaving." Ye Yun said after a moment's wait.
"No, it's not that. I just wanted to ask, Mr. Ye, do you really think Hengda Group will buy the land in Gaohai Village for 750 million?"
Wang Wenwen asked.
"Just wait and see. They'll contact me again." Ye Yun smiled confidently, then got into his car and left.
Behind him, Wang Wenwen stared at the Urus in the wind for a long, long time.
...
After Ye Yun dropped off the car at the 4S shop, although only two doors needed replacement, all the parts for a Lamborghini were imported from abroad.
Therefore, it would take at least half a month to pick up the car.
Lin Shiyou had initially offered to lend Ye Yun a good car, but he declined.
Conveniently, the shop had a spare Accord. Without hesitation, Ye Yun drove the Accord back.
He made a call and learned that Li Mengyao had already picked up Keke and brought her home.
Ye Yun went straight home.
Upon returning to Ying Tian Mansion, both the matter of Hengda Group and the day's conversation were put out of his mind.
These things were not as important as spending time with his wife and daughter.
Old Tang's dried tofu, steamed pomfret, braised prawns, boiled cabbage in clear soup, braised pork ribs, abalone with phoenix claws, and three-delicacy soup.
It had to be said, the top-tier housekeeper hired for sixty thousand yuan took very good care of them.
As soon as he arrived home, the steaming hot dishes were all ready.