Meng Ziqing was five years older than Chen Ziming.
They lived close by when they were young, and Meng Ziqing had practically raised Chen Ziming, so he was very fond of his cousin.
When Mr. Meng had them split the Lan Shan Group back then, Chen Ziming had voluntarily withdrawn. Although it was for his own ideals, Meng Ziqing still felt grateful.
Coupled with Chen Kang'an's status, his concern for Chen Ziming had grown even greater.
The past belonged to the previous generation, and the future belonged to their brothers.
This was what his father had always taught him.
Therefore, when it came to matters concerning Chen Ziming, he always paid extra attention and was more accommodating.
Upon learning that the big boss was coming, the general manager of the Lan Yu Commercial Building on Huanshan Road had been waiting at the main entrance since early morning.
He respectfully opened the car door for him and led him to the top floor.
"Wait a moment." Meng Ziqing stopped as they were heading towards the elevators.
The person beside him quickly inquired about the reason.
"Is there anywhere selling desserts, something suitable for young girls to eat?" he asked after a moment's hesitation.
The manager immediately mentioned a high-end dessert shop on the third floor, which offered sugar-free, low-calorie dessert sets.
"Let's go there first."
Meng Ziqing selected a few particularly beautiful cakes before heading to the top floor.
The restaurant on the top floor was also a brand under the Lan Shan Group, and the store manager was already waiting at the entrance.
"First, go call my brother out," Meng Ziqing said to the store manager as he sat down by the entrance.
Meng Hualan had called him last night, mentioning that he had picked up some things from the Lan Yu Commercial Building and also mentioned meeting his cousin's girlfriend.
He sounded quite pleased with this future daughter-in-law.
Meng Ziqing was indeed curious, but he wanted to get Chen Ziming's opinion first, as he was more eager to see his cousin.
Inside the private room.
As Su Yue and Liang Mu were discussing the wedding, the door opened.
Chen Ziming glanced at the person who had entered and his brow immediately furrowed.
He had a rough idea of what was going on.
"Officer Chen, someone is looking for you." Indeed, the store manager smiled and addressed him.
The other three looked puzzled.
"I'm going out for a moment." Chen Ziming wiped his hands with a wet wipe, then lowered his head to instruct Su Yue before standing up and leaving.
"Long time no see, little brother."
Upon seeing Chen Ziming, Meng Ziqing smiled, stood up, and opened his arms, intending to give him a hug.
Unexpectedly, his cousin stopped a meter away.
"What do you want with me?" He put his hands in his pockets, appearing to know everything, yet he still asked deliberately.
"What could I possibly want? We haven't seen each other in so long, and you never agree to meet. It seems my charm is too small," Meng Ziqing said with a slightly helpless smile. He then took a cake from his secretary and handed it to him.
"For me?" His cousin continued to feign ignorance.
"That depends on whether sister Yueyue allows you to eat it."
With one sentence, the master of witty retorts was cornered.
"Did my mother tell you?" Chen Ziming said speechlessly, looking at him coldly.
"Do I need Auntie to tell me? I already knew you used my secretary to run errands for her."
Chen Ziming didn't want to chat with him any longer and got straight to the point: "Are you just here to deliver a cake?"
Meng Ziqing didn't beat around the bush either: "I want to have dinner with my brother and have a good chat."
There were so many things to talk about. Having finally caught him, Meng Ziqing had no intention of leaving easily.
"My mother just gave her her business card yesterday, and you show up today. Are you guys trying to tell me my relationship is going too smoothly?"
Chen Ziming didn't fall for his act. He stepped in front of him and said firmly.
However, a girl's voice suddenly came from behind him:
"Officer Chen, your work phone is ringing."
When Su Yue came out, she saw a man standing in front of Chen Ziming. He was slightly shorter than Chen Ziming but still tall and handsome, dressed in business attire.
She guessed he was someone close to Chen Ziming, so she maintained her politeness and didn't call him by name.
She felt his posture pause as she spoke.
Then he turned around, his expression softened, he took his phone, and at the same time, he spoke in a low voice:
"You go back to the room first. I'll be there in a moment."
Su Yue saw the man with him and noticed that he bore some resemblance to Chen Ziming.
Before she could regain her senses, the man smiled at her and greeted her in a gentle, gentlemanly voice:
"Hello Yueyue, I'm Chen Ziming's cousin, Meng Ziqing."
As he spoke, he walked around Chen Ziming and extended his hand to her.