When Li Lao was not at home, only Sister-in-Law was on her own, and she herself was physically disabled, it was indeed inconvenient for Zhou Can to visit her alone late at night.
"I’m already at home now, having bought groceries and getting ready to cook. It just depends on when you, the busy man, can come over, so I can calculate the cooking time for the dishes. It’s best to cook and eat many fresh ingredients immediately."
Li Lao’s culinary skills were actually quite good.
He was a man of many talents, extremely capable in his career, and his cooking could rival that of a top hotel chef.
Additionally, Li Lao played the guzheng and flute very well.
His chess skills matched Zhou Can’s neck and neck.
You see, Zhou Can had once participated in international Go and chess competitions.
This shows how extraordinary Li Lao was.
Zhou Can was also talented in multiple areas like painting, piano, martial arts... he dabbled in many fields.
Perhaps this was also why they hit it off at first sight, and became closer than brothers, good friends.
"I just got off work and will set off right now, I should arrive at Jiangxin Island in about forty minutes."
Despite being very wealthy, Zhou Can still hadn’t purchased a car to date.
Simply because there was no need.
The daily commute from the hospital to the apartment was just a few minutes. Driving to work and having to park would waste a lot of his time.
He hailed a taxi and headed straight to the villa on Jiangxin Island.
Almost an hour later, he successfully arrived at Li Lao’s house.
Since he came to the island often, the security guards already knew him. Entry and exit were relatively convenient.
Li Lao knew he was coming, and the villa’s front gate was opened.
Zhou Can walked straight in.
Since he came today to discuss matters with Li Lao, he did not go to greet Mr. Cui and his wife.
Just as Zhou Can entered through the main gate of Li Lao’s house, he smelled the aroma of delicious food wafting out.
Carrying some gifts he had bought, Zhou Can entered the villa’s threshold.
"Sister-in-law, hello!"
Upon seeing Qiu Jie sitting in the living room, Zhou Can quickly greeted her with a smile.
She looked quite well.
"Dr. Zhou has come! It’s been some time since I last saw you, doctors really have it tough, so busy with work!"
Qiu Jie supported herself from the chair to greet Zhou Can.
Seeing her preparing to walk over using a crutch, Zhou Can quickly stepped forward.
"Sister-in-law, please sit, I often come to your and Brother Cui’s house to mooch meals, I’m hardly a guest, please don’t be too polite. Otherwise, I’ll be afraid to come next time."
Zhou Can said with a smile.
"This is a little nutritious gift I brought for Sister-in-law, it’s purely nourishing, you can eat it with confidence."
It is a big taboo to visit someone empty-handed.
Anyone who knows a bit about social etiquette knows to bring some gifts.
"You’ve gone to the trouble! You, bringing me gifts every time, really too polite!"
Qiu Jie thanked him gratefully.
"But don’t mention it, the nutritional products chosen by you doctors are really different. At first, I didn’t feel much, but after a while, I noticed my spirit significantly improved, my body felt lighter, and breathing became much smoother."
She praised with a smile.
Praising Zhou Can for his professionalism in the medical field, and also his useful gifts.
"Brother Zhou, sit for a moment, the dishes will be ready soon. There are just the three of us, I’ve simply prepared six dishes, don’t find it meager."
Li Lao poked his head out from the kitchen to greet.
Sporting an apron and rolling up his sleeves, he indeed looked the part.
"Six dishes isn’t a lot? In the hospital canteen, I eat just two dishes per meal, and those canteen dishes taste awful. Brother Lao’s cooking beats even hotel chefs’ dishes."
Zhou Can and Li Lao exchanged glances, with Li Lao’s gaze unchanged from the past.
This made Zhou Can feel somewhat puzzled.
Today’s discussion was supposed to be about kicking Zhou Can out of the Golden Entertainment Interactive Company and then collaborating with the capital magnate Hu Haikun to rapidly elevate Golden Entertainment Interactive to a giant entertainment company on par with Tianyu Interactive.
In principle, what Li Lao was doing seemed somewhat underhanded.
It was betraying Zhou Can’s trust.
Then he should feel somewhat guilty. Why is there no change in his expression?
"I’ll help out! Otherwise I’m just freeloading!"
Zhou Can self-deprecatingly teased, making them laugh, then he went over to help.
Soon, delicious dishes were served, and the three sat down to eat. As usual, Li Lao toasted Zhou Can and chatted about everyday things.
As the meal was nearly finished, Li Lao still hadn’t broached serious matters.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Qiu Jie stood up, "My favorite Korean drama is starting, you two chat, I’m going to watch TV." She was a very smart woman.
She definitely knew Li Lao had matters to discuss with Zhou Can, and staying would be inconvenient.
So, she found a reasonable excuse to excuse herself, leaving space for the two men.
After Qiu Jie left, Li Lao raised his glass to toast with Zhou Can.
"Brother Zhou, since we started Golden Entertainment Interactive together, you’ve never meddled with the company affairs. You take whatever share of profits I give you, never doubting me. The company’s development and management, you also support me unconditionally. Whenever I propose additional investment, you trust and support me without condition. Having a devoted friend like you in this life is my fortune."
Li Lao, with a slight influence from the alcohol, spoke of their pleasant cooperation.
"Even before we partnered, I had said, I don’t understand the management of entertainment companies and I don’t like dealing with those matters. I just like to delve into medical studies and save lives. As for trust, that’s a given. If I didn’t trust you, why would I collaborate?"