Chapter 10: A Good Conversation

Zheng Yonghe chuckled twice and said, "Communication has always been my strength; this is not a difficult task. I just need to have a good conversation with the girl serving the dishes."

"I may be in a bit of a dire situation, but how serene it is here." Zheng Zheng rolled his eyes and retorted without courtesy, "Yet you, the old soy milk who sneaked in, still have the audacity to criticize me?"

Zheng Zheng looked at his phone and shook his head in silence

Greetings, Head of the Zheng Family

It is of no significance at the moment; however, there will be a main event to watch later

Zheng Zheng had just hung up the phone when several tables of guests near the entrance of the banquet hall stood up with a flurry, each wearing a broad smile as they greeted a group of people entering through the main door

As soon as he answered the phone, Zheng Yonghe chuckled and said

Zheng Zheng nodded in admiration, then looked down towards the first floor where the head of the Zheng family, Zheng Yuan, was giving a speech of thanks to the guests. His voice was not loud, and it was difficult to hear clearly from the second floor. Zheng Bei, on the other hand, sat quietly to the side, displaying a rare demeanor of refinement. Those who did not know his temperament might genuinely think he was a gentle and modest person.

Zheng Zheng did not take the implicitly threatening phrase "let's have a good talk" to heart at all. He understood that the conflicts between the two had never been few. If Zheng Bei truly had the courage to do something, he would not have waited until now. That statement was merely a way for him to save face, and it was not worth worrying about.

Look at how uncomfortable and bored you are sitting there, with no one to sit with you. Isn't your situation a bit too miserable?

I heard from others that there will be an auction after the birthday banquet of Old Master Zheng, and many attendees will bring items to auction. This is the brilliance of this auction: apart from the Zheng family members, only those invited by the Zheng family, such as their business partners or friends, are allowed to attend the celebration. Only these individuals are qualified to participate in the auction after the meal, while those who could not enter naturally do not have this qualification.

"How come the girl listens to your commands?" Zheng Zheng was somewhat convinced, but he still couldn't help but ask.

Zheng Zheng was intrigued by this statement and curiously asked, "How so?"

"No need to worry," Zheng Yonghe tossed over a cigarette and waved his hand dismissively, saying, "I have already spoken to the girl serving downstairs, and she will bring it up later. Anyway, the Zheng family has prepared several tables of dishes today, so adding one more table is no big deal."

According to Zheng Zheng's previous thoughts, there will be nothing more for him to do next; he only needs to finish this meal and then leave, and today's birthday celebration can be considered a complete success

"I would like to see it, but it's so far away..." Zheng Zheng's words trailed off as he looked at the item that Zheng Yonghe pulled out from his clothing, and he couldn't help but exclaim a curse: "... I can't believe it."

Seeing that Zheng Zheng did not show much interest, Zheng Yonghe leaned closer to Zheng Zheng with a mysterious expression and said in a lowered voice: "In fact, this is not the main event; the real main event will take place after dinner"

Zheng Yonghe, seeing that Zheng Zheng was somewhat bored, said: "I heard that the eldest grandson of the head of the Zheng family is called Zheng Bei... He is supposed to perform the Zheng family's unique skill on the spot, restoring an ancient piece of Yuan blue and white porcelain to present to the old master. I have only heard of this unique skill of the Zheng family before, but I have never seen it with my own eyes. As long as I can witness this unique skill this time, I will consider my visit worthwhile"

Zheng Zheng, with a cigarette in his mouth, observed that many people around him stood up to greet the three individuals. He thought to himself: "Since I came here today, the Zheng family must be aware of it. In that case, it doesn't really matter whether I acknowledge them or not; after all, I am here to celebrate a birthday, and as long as they know, that is sufficient."

In the blink of an eye, it was already past twelve o'clock, and the banquet hall was filled with guests, awaiting the arrival of the head of the Zheng family for the formal commencement of the banquet. Zheng Zheng looked around but could not find Zheng Yonghe. He called him, but Zheng Yonghe stammered on the phone, only saying that he was busy with something, without specifying what it was. Zheng Zheng did not press further and ended the call.

Zheng Yuanzhang, the head of the Zheng family, Zheng Yongming, the eldest son of the Zheng family, the eldest grandson of the Zheng family, and Zheng Bei, the great-grandson of the Zheng family... three generations of ancestors and descendants, truly a magnificent sight

Zheng Yuan and the others were not far from Zheng Zheng, yet Zheng Zheng showed no intention of walking over to greet them

Hello, Mr. Zheng

The old gentleman has arrived

The current head of the Zheng family, Zheng Yuan, has never met him. Two years ago, he visited once but only met Zheng Yongming and his son Zheng Bei. It was precisely because of that encounter three years ago that Zheng Bei came to regard Zheng Zheng as an enemy over the following two years, feeling a sense of satisfaction only after thoroughly striking him down each time.

The phone call was made by Zheng Yonghe. Zheng Zheng stood up and walked aside to answer the call

You are truly impressive

At that moment, Zheng Zheng's phone began to vibrate

Zheng Yonghe was also drawn to the commotion downstairs. After peeking out to take a look, he said to Zheng Zheng: "The birthday celebrations and gift-giving have begun; we should pay close attention."

Zheng Zheng raised his head to look at the second floor, and after scanning around, he finally saw Zheng Yonghe, who was standing on the second floor, waving at him with a mischievous expression. Watching Zheng Yonghe waving vigorously from a distance, Zheng Zheng felt a wave of helplessness, and he asked, "How... how did you find that place?"

Zheng Zheng shook his head, about to speak, when he heard the commotion starting downstairs

Upon arriving on the second floor, Zheng Yonghe was found sitting against the railing. Zheng Zheng shook his head and said, "I ask you, aren't you afraid of not having any food to eat later while sitting here?"

At the forefront of this group of people walks an elderly man, dressed in a pristine white Tang suit. He has a gaunt face and bright eyes; although he appears somewhat aged, there is not a trace of weariness about him. Following closely behind is a middle-aged man, clad in a black Tang suit, who walks beside the elderly man with a smile. Behind this middle-aged man is Zheng Bei, who has always had a contentious relationship with Zheng Zheng, inevitably exchanging insults and sarcasm whenever they meet.

"Stop talking so much, come over quickly, we can chat together, how nice that would be," Zheng Yonghe said before quickly hanging up the phone

Uh... Zheng Yonghe was momentarily speechless. He chuckled twice and said, "Don't talk about that, hurry up and come to the second floor. I found a seat here, right by the railing; the view is good and it's quite secluded. Look up to your right, do you see it?"

At this point, Zheng Yonghe smiled proudly and said, "Ordinary people can't even get in, but I managed to enter relying on my innate advantages. Isn't that impressive?"

Those who can be invited by the Zheng family, will the things they bring out be inferior? This is what is called intrinsic value