Chapter 352 The Price of Growth(1/2)
"Lao Xu, I have to accept your words."
Chen Jiangjun, who was looking at the menu with He Jingjing, couldn't help but give a thumbs up after hearing the other person's reasons for opening a store.
Just looking at the decoration of this barbecue restaurant, it costs at least a million.
He was still calculating his salary of 5,000 to 6,000 yuan and his monthly expenses of several thousand yuan, and was worried about when he would be able to afford a house in Hangzhou. The other party spent millions to open a barbecue restaurant just to make his wife happy.
The situation between people is really very different.
I think at the beginning, Xu Renshan was one of the poorer ones in his high school class, but in the blink of an eye, he became a wealthy person that a working class worker like him would envy.
"Mr. Xu, you should not only open this store, right?"
After placing her order, He Jingjing smiled and asked the handsome guy opposite.
As a Hangzhou native with a decent family background, He Jingjing thought she was a good judge of people, just like she knew Chen Jiangjun's family conditions, but he was very motivated and a potential stock, so she did not refuse the other party's invitation.
If Chen Jiangjun can work hard to make progress in a short period of time, get a promotion and a salary increase, and his family can support the purchase of a house in Hangzhou, He Jingjing may not be able to consider taking a further step with him.
Since the handsome guy in front of me opens a barbecue restaurant of this size on the relatively remote Zijin Road, he will definitely not rely on this to support his family.
If the other party has a good family background, Chen Jiangjun can also take advantage of the other party's strength and perhaps reach a new level faster.
"Well, I have opened several other small companies. Classmate He doesn't need to call me Mr. Xu. Just like Ajun, call me Lao Xu or Renshan."
After looking at the other person, Xu Renshan simply replied and poured a cup of freshly ground hot soy milk for the long-legged female classmate next to him.
"Thanks."
Seeing that Xu Mumu was still so considerate, Li Yanfei had a happy smile on her face.
Although Xu Mumu was reluctant before, it was all superficial and he still cared about her in his heart.
"Mr. Xu is being humble. We are both about the same age. Chen Jiangjun and I are both still working part-time. You are already the boss."
He did not follow the other party's suggestion and call him "Lao Xu". He Jingjing, who felt that she was not familiar with the other party, still maintained a polite posture to avoid leaving a bad impression on the other party.
If the other party hadn't already been married, and the female classmates he had brought here were all quite dazzling, He Jingjing might not have had other thoughts in her mind.
Now, naturally, I will be an ordinary female friend of Chen Jiangjun.
"Everyone has just graduated. I'm just a little luckier than ordinary people. Like Ajun, if your salary is raised once a year, your future annual salary will be four to five million yuan very quickly."
In this regard, Xu Renshan did not comfort people casually.
Judging from the trajectory of his past life, Xu Renshan did not know the specific development of Chen Jiangjun, but at a certain high school class reunion, he learned that the other party had bought a five- to six-million apartment in Hangzhou and had a monthly salary of five to sixty thousand.
, belongs to the proper gold-collar class.
However, at that time, Chen Jiangjun, who had been a programmer for more than ten years, had a high annual salary and was bald.
"Old Xu, in honor of your auspicious words, I would like to toast you."
After listening to Xu Renshan's words, Chen Jiangjun, who felt very proud, picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it boldly.
"I'll have to drive later, so I won't drink."
Facing the toast from his old classmate, Xu Renshan stuck to his previous promise to his wife and drank half a cup of warm soy milk without drinking.
What's more, since drunk driving is now a criminal offense, his reason is very valid.
If someone like Chen Jiangjun has not bought a car yet, then there is no reason not to drink, unless he is allergic to alcohol.
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Originally, he wanted to inquire about the specific company of the other party, but He Jingjing, who was interrupted by Chen Jiangjun, did not continue to ask further and would talk about it later when he had the opportunity.
Besides, she could also ask Chen Jiangjun privately after everyone had finished their supper and separated.
As a few people chatted casually, various barbecue ingredients were quickly served. The exquisite blue and white porcelain plates looked very stylish, which was more in line with the prices of the dishes here.
"Classmate He, let Ajun bake whatever you want to eat."
Putting the fresh squid and mutton skewers on the barbecue, Xu Renshan smiled and let the two people opposite him do as they pleased.
Not to mention, this specially designed oven is very convenient to use. The charcoal smell from the smokeless charcoal barbecue is absorbed by the special smoke exhaust holes on the surrounding layer of the oven, and there is no choking at all during normal barbecues.
smell.
When my wife and I came here last time, we just used the barbecue grill to make some soup, and there was no big feeling. Now after Xu Renshan started grilling, he found that it was extremely comfortable.
Chen Jiangjun, who was sitting opposite Xu Renshan, also started to move. Barbecue food is a man's home field.
And He Jingjing, who had ulterior motives, temporarily put aside her inner calculations and began to choose her favorite food.
The environment and price of this barbecue restaurant are very suitable for her taste, and she plans to eat there with her friends in the future.
"Help me bake this."
While eating the freshly roasted Chinese cabbage, Li Yanfei picked up two bunches of shiitake mushrooms and handed them over without any politeness.
"Um."
Putting the mushrooms on the grill casually, Xu Renshan continued chatting with Chen Jiangjun across from him.
He Jingjing, who was sitting opposite, looked at the handsome guy and his female college classmate for a moment, with a playful smile on his lips.
"Arjun, where do you live? Do you want me to drop you off?"
After finishing the supper, Xu Renshan looked at Chen Jiangjun and Chen Jiangjun who were in no condition, and asked with a smile.
If the relationship between Chen Jiangjun and He Jingjing was good enough, Xu Renshan might not ask so abruptly, so as not to disturb the good opportunity of his old classmate.
After all, during the long night, when a man and a woman alone walk on the road, they may end up in a hotel.
However, while having a late-night snack, Xu Renshan discovered that Chen Jiangjun's progress was obviously in the embryonic stage. The two of them didn't even touch each other, so they didn't want to assist.
In particular, He Jingjing took a taxi home when she was about to go out at the banquet. Chen Jiangjun, who did not have a car, had no drama at all.
"Okay, I live not far away. Please help me send Jingjing back later."
After hearing what his high school classmate said, Chen Jiangjun didn't think much and nodded in agreement.
He felt comfortable and honored to have this enthusiastic high school classmate, and felt that he was very proud in front of his beautiful classmate He Jingjing.
"Can."
Nodding, Xu Renshan did not refuse.
"Thank you, Brother Xu."
After getting along with each other while having supper tonight, He Jingjing, who became a little more familiar, changed his name.
Naturally, she sat in the passenger seat, because she was out of curiosity and took a few sips of beer while having supper tonight. For safety reasons, Li Yanfei did not drive and took Xu Mumo's car back.
He Jingjing, with a flash of thought in her eyes, sat in the back seat with Chen Jiangjun, but she didn't feel any dissatisfaction.
When she got into the car, He Jingjing subconsciously looked at the dashboard in front of the driver's seat and realized that the BMW had only driven more than 2,000 kilometers, so she knew that the other party did not drive this car often.
How could a young rich man who casually used millions to open a barbecue restaurant and owned several companies only drive a BMW 5 Series? He must have valued his friendship with Chen Jiangjun as a classmate and not driven any luxury cars.
Perhaps Chen Jiangjun can really get on the other side's line.
Gu Lai
In contrast, Chen Jiangjun, who was sitting in the back seat of the same car with He Jingjing for the first time, smelled the faint scent of perfume on the other person's body, and his heart rate accelerated a lot.
However, Chen Jiangjun thought it was probably because he drank a lot of wine.
Not to mention, He Jingjing smells very good, and she is indeed the girl he likes.
"Arjun, where do you live?"
After starting the car, Xu Renshan asked Lao Chen who was blushing behind him.
"Oh, I live in front"
After hearing Xu Renshan's question, Chen Jiangjun came to his senses and pointed out the location of the rental house to him.
Because the company is nearby, Chen Jiangjun, who had just been transferred from Shanghai, rented a house in a mid-range community next to the company, with one bedroom, one living room and one bathroom. The rent was not expensive, and there was a rental subsidy from the company.
When he got off the bus at the entrance of his residential complex, Chen Jiangjun lowered his head and said a few words to Xu Renshan and He Jingjing respectively. He watched the taillights of the BMW disappear around the corner of the street before turning around and entering the stairs.
"Brother Xu, thank you so much for today."
The BMW parked at the door of her house. He Jingjing smiled and thanked the handsome driver in front of her.
"You're welcome."
He responded with a nod and a smile, and when the other person got out of the car, Xu Renshan started the car without stopping.
Seeing that the other person's house was an ordinary local house, Xu Renshan knew that the other person's family background was probably pretty good, and he became worried about Chen Jiangjun.
Not to mention the local people's prejudice against immigrants in Hangzhou, the value of this house is such that Chen Jiangjun will not be able to afford it even if he works hard for ten years in the future.
What's more, if a man and a woman start to develop a relationship, they will reach the age of marriage in less than two years. What capital does Chen Jiangjun have at that time?
Like him, a beautiful wife does not need any betrothal gifts, but also promises to give hundreds of thousands of living expenses every month, and finally gives billions of entrepreneurial funds. It is impossible to find another one in the world.
Survivor bias, he is the only one.
"Looking at it like this, it will be difficult for your high school classmate to catch up with He Jingjing."
The BMW was driving smoothly, and Li Yanfei, who felt that the atmosphere in the car was too quiet, took the initiative to start the conversation.
To be continued...