"Eat, eat! Hurry up and eat breakfast, and we'll set off once you're done!" Lü Ruya urged.
But as soon as the words left his mouth, Lü Ruya regretted them. The steamed buns smelled so good. Why had he said he'd already eaten breakfast?
The words were out now, and he felt too embarrassed to go back and ask for a bun.
Su Xiaotian grabbed a plump, white steamed bun, about to take a bite, when she saw Lü Ruya's greedy expression.
"Director Lü, are you sure you don't want to eat a bit more?"
Lü Ruya was caught in an internal struggle. Finally, he spoke, "Perhaps I should eat a bit more? I might not have time to eat lunch today."
Su Xiaotian then grabbed two more buns and placed them in Director Lü's hands.
Lü Ruya, holding the two buns, couldn't help but salivate at the aroma.
He finally decided not to deny himself and took a big bite.
Su Xiaomei happened to overhear Lü Ruya mentioning he might not have time for lunch today. She found a lunchbox and packed a few more buns into Su Xiaotian's hands.
"Xiaotian, eat these on the way. If you miss lunch, you'll have something to tide you over!"
Su Xiaotian didn't really want them, as cold meat buns weren't very tasty.
But if she really couldn't eat lunch, she eventually took the lunchbox from Su Xiaomei.
"Director Lü, let's go. We can eat as we walk! Sister Xiaomei, I'm leaving now!"
By the time the Su brothers came out of the room to give their little sister a few parting words, Su Xiaotian had already run out the front door.
"Why is Xiaotian running so fast?"
"We should have come out earlier!"
"Should we chase after her?"
"By the time we catch up, Xiaotian will be long gone!"
The brothers muttered a few words, then gave up on the futile effort, chatted with Su Xiaomei for a bit, and returned to their studies.
Director Lü hurried out, trying to keep up with the bustling Su Xiaotian.
He was still wondering why this girl seemed more anxious than him.
If Su Xiaotian knew what he was thinking, she would surely say it was because she had started calculating money from the moment they left the house.
Outside the gate, Su Xiaotian specifically checked her watch. It was 8:50 AM.
Yes, she had to remember this time to calculate the accounts later.
It was a pity that two buns were wasted, and they were handmade meat buns from Grandma.
Director Lü, munching on the Su family's meat buns, felt incredibly pleased.
When he came to pick them up this morning, there were unexpected perks.
He had eaten steamed buns for so many years, but he had never tasted such delicious meat buns.
He had to admit, the Su family's cooking skills were truly high.
Even those who claimed to be descendants of imperial chefs couldn't compare!
He couldn't help but wonder, were these people really from a small village in the northwest, or from a big city?
Su Xiaotian was rushing forward, intending to go to the bus stop, when she was called back.
"Xiaotian, where are you going? Hurry up and get in the car!"
Su Xiaotian turned around and saw a small car parked outside her house. Lü Ruya was standing next to the car, calling her.
"Director Lü, isn't it the bus today?"
Director Lü was speechless. To pick up foreign businessmen, they naturally couldn't use a bus.
Otherwise, it would give a bad impression!
A cooperation that could have been successful might not happen.
"The director allocated the factory car specifically, and we borrowed one from the electronics factory," Lü Ruya said proudly.
Su Xiaotian smiled. She hadn't expected Director Shi to be so good at packaging.
Picking up people in a small car gave a completely different impression. Foreign businessmen would probably feel that this factory was quite respectable.
After getting into the car, Su Xiaotian took a bun from the lunchbox and asked the driver, "Driver, have you eaten breakfast? Would you like a bun?"
The car driver was surprised that the young girl was eating upon getting into the car and was so polite as to ask if he wanted one. He didn't know how to respond.
"Xiao Li, let me tell you, the Su family's steamed buns are truly fragrant!" Lü Ruya said with lingering taste.
If he had known the Su family had buns, he wouldn't have eaten breakfast. Now, looking at the plump, white buns, what should he do if he couldn't eat them?
Although Master Xiao Li heard Lü Ruya praise the buns, he didn't know Su Xiaotian well and felt too embarrassed to ask for one.
"Thank you, Comrade Xiao Su. I've already had breakfast!"
Lü Ruya felt so regretful that Xiao Li refused to eat the bun.
This brat really didn't know how to cherish opportunities!
The road to the airport was very smooth, and Master Xiao Li drove steadily.
After eating two buns, Su Xiaotian packed up the lunchbox, then took out a book from her bag and began to read.
When they arrived, there was still an hour before the plane landed.
Director Shi was already waiting at the airport. After the two parties met, Director Shi visibly relaxed.
He had been worried that Su Xiaotian and Lü Ruya would delay, and what would happen if the translator didn't arrive after the plane landed.
"Director Shi, you came so early too?" Deputy Director Lü asked.
Su Xiaotian also politely stepped forward to greet Shi Yuliang.
"It's better to be early than late. Coming early shows our sincerity!"
Shi Yuliang nervously rubbed his hands, feeling even more anxious.
He looked at Su Xiaotian, still somewhat doubting if this girl truly had the ability.
Although Chi Ge, Huo Sinian, and Lü Ruya had all said that Su Xiaotian's ability was not a problem.
But now that the moment had arrived, he started to worry!
Wait, this young girl's demeanor today felt a bit different. Had she grown a little?
It shouldn't be. No one grows up in a single day.
After examining her up and down for a while, Shi Yuliang finally determined that the young girl had put on makeup and was wearing clothes of a different style.
He suddenly felt that her appearance looked very professional.
Su Xiaotian was naturally tall and slender. With a little makeup, she looked a few years older than her actual age, naturally appearing more professional and mature than before.
But in reality, it was only a slight difference. After all, no matter how she dressed up, a young girl in her prime would not look like an adult.
"Xiaotian, why do you feel a bit different today? How did you come up with this?"
Su Xiaotian smiled gently, "Isn't this for work? Director Shi, don't worry, I am a dedicated and responsible employee!"
Director Shi: ...
Who could afford such an expensive employee like you?
He had already done a preliminary calculation. In three days, two thousand yuan would be gone!
He didn't know how much profit he would make if this business deal went through.
What if, in the end, he was just helping Su Xiaotian make money!