This meal was one of the most satisfying Li Chonglou had eaten in a while, as all the main dishes he ordered were his favorites.
The last time he went out with Feng Zheng and the others, they had to consider their appetites and ordered mostly fried food that young people liked.
He realized it had been a long time since he had ordered a table full of his favorite dishes.
It was a Chinese custom to discuss business over meals, and although the three of them weren't discussing business, the enjoyable meal had significantly helped them bond.
"Brother Li, I'll help you find the blue plush toy when I get back. If all goes smoothly, you might see it tomorrow!"
As they were about to part ways, Fan Jian patted Li Chonglou's shoulder with his chubby hand, looking very earnest.
After Fan Jian left, Li Chonglou turned to Chen Pao and asked, "What are your plans now? Are you coming back to the company with me to wait for news, or...?"
Chen Pao thought for a moment. "I'll come to your company tomorrow to find you. I have some things to take care of."
Li Chonglou teased, "You're not going to sneak back to find that woman, are you?"
"Get lost!"
"Haha, see you tomorrow then."
Chen Pao glared at Li Chonglou before turning to leave.
Watching his receding figure, Li Chonglou became lost in thought. This guy's abilities were actually no less than Hawk Eye's or Meat Mountain's. Even without considering his arrangements and methods at the airport, this guy was definitely not simple.
If it were someone else handling the situation with the woman named Xiao Hong, she would probably still be dealing with the police!
People at their level generally disdained to act against ordinary people. The outcome of this matter was actually a bit beyond Li Chonglou's expectations.
Who would proactively step in to resolve a situation involving such a troublesome person? Moreover, Chen Pao's demeanor suggested a sharp mind, making him less likely to do such a thing than an average person!
Yet, he did.
"He probably realized that was the fastest way to resolve it, he just didn't expect such a fierce reaction from the other party..."
Li Chonglou had already guessed most of it, which was why he became more interested in this person.
If he could recruit him, many matters might no longer require his personal attention. For instance, with the Feng Zhen incident, if Chen Pao were involved, Li Chonglou probably wouldn't have even gone to Feng Zhen himself; he would have fully entrusted it to them!
Before Chen Pao, Li Chonglou had initially intended to groom Yue Hai for such a role. Yue Hai, though seemingly naive and ignorant of many things, was showing remarkable growth, which Li Chonglou had observed.
In less than half a month, he could think independently about details, which was quite fast.
However, having someone ready-made was naturally better. Li Chonglou's only concern now was Chen Pao's background and character. Honestly, he still couldn't quite figure out Chen Pao's intentions.
Crucially, he currently had no good opportunities to retain this person. This guy was different from Hawk Eye and Meat Mountain; even one of his robotic surveillance devices could fetch a large sum of money!
This guy wasn't lacking in money.
Furthermore, he had no interest in martial arts.
After watching his figure disappear, Li Chonglou finally withdrew his gaze and shook his head slightly.
"Let's observe a bit longer. No need to rush."
It was already nearing the afternoon. Li Chonglou decided to return to the company first and find Zhou Tong.
"Has Hu Han contacted you?"
Zhou Tong shook his head.
Li Chonglou murmured, "I wonder how his progress is. I'll be leaving Shangjing for a few days, and if he contacts me during that time..."
Zhou Tong, sensing Li Chonglou's concern, said directly, "Don't worry, I'll handle it. Today, I asked Brother Meat Mountain about the unspoken rules in your circles. It seems you have them."
Li Chonglou looked at Zhou Tong with some surprise. Zhou Tong continued, "There are martial arts circles and business circles. Generally, you cannot interfere in the affairs of ordinary people. If anyone violates this, they will be attacked by the entire circle."
Li Chonglou nodded. This rule did exist. He had also learned about it at the airport when Long Fei's companion mentioned it to Xiao Li.
In other places, the situation might be different, but in Shangjing, people in their circle, unless directly hired, could not casually interfere in business matters.
Free agents like Meat Mountain were even more strictly regulated. If anyone violated the rules, the General Bureau would likely eliminate all free agents.
Moreover, Li Chonglou realized this was why the Senlang brothers honestly ran a lending company, and why the little knife gang in Feng Zhen had to go to such lengths to target Sun's company.
Considering Chen Peiyue's skills, if she were assigned to assassination missions, the two brothers would likely have died without anyone knowing!
Why would they go to such great lengths to tarnish his reputation and use such despicable methods to force Sun's company out of Feng Zhen?
Zhou Tong continued, "So, no matter what Hu Han is up to, in terms of force, our side has more than enough manpower. And in business, I have experience as well."
Li Chonglou understood Zhou Tong's meaning without him having to explain it explicitly, and said with relief, "It's great to have you."
Zhou Tong shivered abruptly and said speechlessly, "Can you not say things so disgustingly?"
Li Chonglou laughed heartily, and to express his apology, he invited Zhou Tong for an ear cleaning.
Well, he had actually wanted to go for a long time. This thing was truly addictive. The sensation of lying there, with a warm, cool feeling in your ears, could truly dispel fatigue.
Of course, foot soaks were also essential. These two services had to be done together to achieve the effect of pleasing both body and mind.
By the time they returned, it was past ten o'clock at night. Li Chonglou intended to go back to his dorm to sleep, but he encountered an unexpected person.
"Yu Ke? You haven't gone back yet?"
The normal closing time for their company was past six in the evening, and even with overtime, it was before nine. This policy was actually designed with Yu Ke and Hai Yan in mind, so at this hour, they should have been in their dormitories.
Although Yu Ke was wearing her work uniform today, she still exuded the aura of a girl next door. However, at this moment, her face showed a hint of displeasure.
"You've been back for two days, and you haven't come to see me once."
Li Chonglou's heart skipped a beat, and his brow furrowed slightly. He thought Yu Ke was rekindling her old feelings for him, but he didn't expect her to see through his thoughts.
"What are you thinking? I mean, aren't you going to ask if my matter has been resolved?"
Matter? What matter... Li Chonglou suddenly remembered, and it dawned on him that it was about Yang Dongtian!