"Yangzi, congratulations, congratulations," Lu Liang said with a smile.
"Same to you. I see you’re beaming, Brother Liang. Something good must be coming your way," Guo Xuyang said, glancing at Xiao Yu.
"Oh? Really? That's great. I wonder what good news it is?" Lu Liang knew Guo Xuyang wouldn't speak without reason.
"You’ll have to ask Captain Xiao about that," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"You're so observant," Xiao Yu said with a playful scolding. "I haven't had a chance to tell Lu Liang yet."
"Tell me what?" Lu Liang was bewildered by their cryptic conversation.
"You'll be eating red eggs next year," Guo Xuyang said.
"Really?" Lu Liang would be completely dense if he didn't understand by now.
"When have I ever lied to you?"
"That's wonderful. Why aren't there any arrangements for collecting gifts today? Where should I give mine?"
"No arrangements. You can give it directly during the meal. We weren't planning a big affair."
"But you should still prepare a gift. I heard you have a brother-in-law who just turned a month old. He should be bringing you some honor at this time."
"Xiao Hong's brother is also having his full moon celebration today. So, we're combining their celebrations. However, you don't need to give gifts on their behalf; Xiao Hong's parents won't accept them."
"How can that be? We can't show favoritism. Fatty told me last night that a shareholders' meeting is being held today to prepare for dividends. This little bit of money is nothing compared to the dividends. Why not give it if it brings you honor?"
"Fine, give it however you wish. Xiao Yu already gave a gift when he visited the hospital that day."
"That was a meeting gift; today's is a celebratory gift. They're different."
"Alright then, I'm a bit of a money-grubber and easily swayed. I'll accept whatever you want to give, the more the merrier."
"I heard the dividends this time will be in the hundreds of billions. You'll take half of that yourself. Do you even care about this small amount of money?" Lu Liang chuckled.
"That's right, why wouldn't I take something for free?"
"Oh, come on. This money is for Xiao Bao; what does it have to do with you? You're being overly sentimental."
"Then I'll thank you all on behalf of Xiao Bao. Hurry upstairs, Fatty and President Cheng are already upstairs."
"Why didn't Fatty come down to help?" Lu Liang asked.
"He just went up with Xiao Hong and the others."
"Then we'll head up."
"Go ahead, find President Cheng. Talk about the dividends during the meal."
As soon as Lu Liang and his wife went upstairs, a group of women started chattering as they approached. It was people from the 4S dealership.
"Director Guo, congratulations," they all said.
"Same to you. I apologize for the expense you're incurring," Guo Xuyang said, cupping his hands.
"Director Guo, thank you for giving us this opportunity to gather. Normally, we wouldn't be able to afford to eat at this restaurant," a young, pretty girl said.
"Today, we'll provide plenty. If you need anything else, just ask Xiao Yun directly," Guo Xuyang said loudly.
"Can we pack some to go?" another tall woman asked with a smile.
"Only for dining in. Packing to go will be at your own expense," Guo Xuyang replied with a laugh.
"Alright, alright, sisters, I'm standing here. Have you not seen me? If anyone flirts with Yangzi again, I won't hesitate to make things difficult for them. Let's go upstairs, I'll lead everyone." Xiao Yun said with a chuckle.
"Manager Xiao, Director Guo is too stingy. He's not letting us pack anything to go," the tall woman continued teasingly.
"He's not stingy at all. The sea cucumbers and abalone are for everyone to eat freely, and the beef and lamb are for you to enjoy as much as you want. He just said he'll ensure everyone is full." Xiao Yun said.
"Then we must eat our fill." the tall woman said.
"Are you foolish? With Manager Xiao here, why eat so much? We can pack the leftovers," another woman said.
"Didn't you hear Director Guo say that packing to go is at your own expense?"
"It would be a waste not to pack our leftovers, right? What Director Guo meant by packing to go at your own expense was for newly ordered items."
They chatted and laughed as they walked upstairs.
"Today, I've prepared four tables, one for each dealership. Don't worry, there will be a surprise when you leave," Xiao Yun said after everyone was seated.
"Manager Xiao, can you tell us in advance? What surprise is it?" the young, pretty girl asked.
"Xiao Sha, I've noticed you seem a bit excited today?"
"Isn't this the first time I've eaten in a place like this? I've heard you often come here for gatherings." Xiao Sha, the pretty girl, said.
"The beef and lamb here are even more famous than the seafood."
"This is the surprise I've prepared for everyone. When you leave, each person will receive five jin of raw lamb and five jin of cooked beef."
"Really?" Xiao Sha was stunned.
"Of course. Otherwise, why would it be called a surprise?"
"Manager Xiao, Manager Xiao, I love you like a mouse loves rice." Everyone erupted in cheers.
"Keep it down, there are other guests. This is our welfare. I haven't prepared anything for the other guests. I'll have the waiters bring the items over before we leave."
"Manager Xiao, is it too little that we're each giving 300 yuan as a gift?" Xiao Sha said with some embarrassment.
"Your presence is what matters, not the amount of the gift. Besides, is Director Guo someone who lacks money?"
"That's right. I heard that this restaurant also belongs to Director Guo," the tall woman said.
"It's true that the store belongs to Director Guo, and I heard that lamb sells for several hundred yuan per jin," Xiao Sha said.
"Manager Xiao has prepared so much for us, it makes us feel truly obligated."
"Consider it a perk for everyone. Earlier, before you all arrived, Brother Hui was talking about team-building. It's been a while since we organized team-building, so I took the liberty of preparing a little something for everyone. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication." Xiao Yun said.
"Manager Xiao, although our dealership hasn't had team-building for a long time, the benefits have always been good. The benefits Director Guo set previously have been well-implemented at our dealership. I aim to be the sales champion this quarter and take a paid vacation." Xiao Sha said.
"Good, I believe in you. Everyone, let's work hard. We can't let a newcomer pull us too far ahead," Xiao Yun said to everyone present.
"Xiao Sha is like a dark horse. She's only been here for a little over two months and has already sold over fifty million yuan worth of vehicles," everyone murmured.
"It's also due to good luck; otherwise, I wouldn't have achieved such good results. I hope for everyone's continued support in the future." Xiao Sha quickly stood up and said.
"Xiao Sha, please sit down. Our dealership has always upheld fair competition. Don't worry, as long as it's your deal, no one will snatch it from you. Not only will we not snatch your deals, but we'll also help you complete the task. Otherwise, our dealership wouldn't be so united."
"I'm truly fortunate to have joined this team. I never even dared to dream of this before."
"Alright, let's not dwell on this. Everyone, please enjoy the food and drinks. If you need anything, just ask me." Xiao Yun said and then went out. She had impulsively decided to give everyone benefits. She needed to go and arrange it with Liu He. Just in case there wasn't enough beef. After all, it was a celebratory banquet, and they might not have prepared that much.