Du Yumeng did not know how to respond.
She had never met the Zhan family’s grandfather. That grandfather had fallen ill and passed away when Zhan Yin was in his twenties, and it had been six or seven years now.
“As long as you all are well and filial to your grandmother, your grandfather in heaven would be very gratified to see it.”
Zhan Yiyang paused for a moment before saying, “That’s right, we will all be well and filial to our grandmother.”
The brothers had deep feelings for their grandmother.
Their feelings for their parents were somewhat thinner.
Arriving at Haicheng Grand Hotel, Du Yumeng parked the car. Zhan Yiyang and she got out at the same time, and he asked her, “Yumeng, aren’t you going to hold the bouquet I gave you?”
“We’re going in to eat, no need to hold the bouquet. It’s a bit cumbersome. Next time you send one, don’t send such a large bunch, it’s tiring to hold.”
Zhan Yiyang smiled and said, “A large bouquet looks better.”
“Fine, then next time I’ll buy a smaller bunch.”
As long as she was willing to accept the bouquet he sent, whether large or small, he could send it, as long as she liked it.
He tentatively tried to hold Du Yumeng’s hand, but as soon as he touched her hand, she avoided it.
Zhan Yiyang was a bit disappointed, but he could understand.
Although he had gone back to Guancheng and come over again, Du Yumeng was a bit nicer to him, but it did not mean she accepted him. She actually wanted to ask about the sister-in-law’s situation.
No problem, there was plenty of time ahead. He had a lifetime to make her fall in love with him again.
Zhan Yiyang followed Du Yumeng into the hotel as if nothing had happened.
Haicheng Grand Hotel was under the Du Group. Du Yumeng eating at her own hotel was as familiar as could be.
Entering her usual private room, she asked Zhan Yiyang what dishes he wanted. Zhan Yiyang let her order casually, he ate anything.
Du Yumeng did not stand on ceremony with him and ordered several signature dishes from her own hotel.
After ordering, Du Yumeng asked him, “How is your family’s investment here going?”
“Quite smoothly. Once our branch is established, I wonder if there will be an opportunity to cooperate with your company?”
Du Yumeng smiled and said, “Probably not for the time being. Who knows if your branch can operate successfully.”
“Yumeng, you’re doubting my ability.”
“Yes, quite doubtful. Your business in Guancheng, more or less, benefited from the Zhan’s influence, and moreover, your Zhan family has excellent private relations with the Lu family, Shang family, and Su family.”
“You several major families are all big shots in Guancheng’s business world.”
“In Haicheng, you major families can’t extend your reach that far. Even if there is occasional business, it’s not much. It can be said that building a branch here requires starting from scratch. If your branch can get on track within two or three years, it shows your ability is still acceptable.”
Zhan Yiyang said, “I will get our branch on track within two years.”
He wanted to say one year, but considering he also needed time to pursue his wife, he gave himself an extra year.
He could not let the woman he loved look down on him. He must get the Haicheng branch on track as soon as possible.
