Chapter 165
“This is my neighbor, Mr. Li Lao. A man who is especially devoted and faithful,” Mr. Cui hurriedly introduced the two. “This is Mr. Zhou Can, who works at Tuya Hospital, highly virtuous in his medical practice.”
Mr. Cui found it particularly amusing to introduce the two, emphasizing a virtue in each person.
Perhaps at their level, character is the primary attribute they look for when interacting with others.
By highlighting each other’s moral strengths, they could then decide how to proceed in their interactions.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Li!”
Zhou Can did not look down on the other party just because of his poor clothing or appearance.
On the contrary, after hearing that the man was devoted and faithful, he felt a bit of admiration for Mr. Li.
These days, while many men can display devotion, finding one who is both devoted and faithful is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
A woman’s upper body is temptation, her lower body a trap.
A man’s upper body represents cultivation, his lower body instinct.
Faithful men are too rare.
This has nothing to do with character, it’s purely driven by instinct.
“I am somewhat informed about your situation. I heard that you risked losing your eligibility for the standardized training exam, opting decisively to save Brother Cui first. Someone who can make such self-deterring choices in the face of major interests is a true gentleman.”
Mr. Li Lao, looking shabby, spoke straight to the heart with deeply insightful comments.
This made Zhou Can even more curious about him.
Who exactly is this Mr. Li Lao?
“Just now, I was genuinely impressed by your commentary on the renovation of this house. Only someone who truly understands aesthetics could speak so incisively. Brother Cui had asked me before, and though I too pointed out that the flooring and crystal chandelier clashed with the overall style, inflicting disharmony, my insights weren’t as unique as yours.”
In his words, Mr. Li Lao held Zhou Can’s aesthetic abilities in high esteem.
“Dr. Zhou’s comments are really that good?”
Mr. Cui’s question was clearly directed at Mr. Li Lao.
“It’s not just good, it’s excellent. His level of aesthetic judgment is superior to several master teachers I’ve encountered. His critique not only pinpointed the ambiance you want to create but also integrated his unique understanding of classical art. If Brother Cui follows his plan and even invites him to participate in some detail design, your living room will ultimately embody the true charm of antiquity.”
Mr. Li Lao’s praise made Zhou Can a bit embarrassed.
In truth, he was merely offering a relatively prudent suggestion based on his own understanding of beauty and classical art.
“To receive such high praise from Mr. Li Lao, and with such confidence. I think Dr. Zhou’s proposals are worth a try. Dr. Zhou, may I be so bold as to ask a favor of you?”
Mr. Cui looked towards Zhou Can.
“Go ahead!”
Zhou Can did not readily agree.
He wanted first to understand if it was feasible and what effort it would require before considering his response.
“I would like to renovate the living room according to the plan you just mentioned. Could you please provide some more guidance and, if possible, help draw up a blueprint for the construction?”
“That’s no problem, give me a couple of days, and I can come up with the drawings. But let me say this upfront, if it doesn’t align with Brother Cui and his wife’s taste after the renovation, you can’t blame me.”
To Zhou Can, this was a minor matter.
A bit of time carved out from his schedule would suffice.
“Why would we blame you? We are too grateful!”
Mr. Cui’s wife promptly voiced her approval.
After hearing Zhou Can’s assessment, she seemed already convinced, and with Mr. Li Lao’s affirmation, she was even more certain that Zhou Can’s suggestions for renovation were sound.
“So, Dr. Zhou, you agree?”
Mr. Cui didn’t even bother to state his stance again.
To him, the money spent on renovation was negligible.
“No problem! Once I have the drawings ready, I’ll bring them over, which might take about three to four days. The main issue is that I’m incredibly busy with work and can only attend to this after hours.”
Zhou Can needed to improve his medical skills considerably.
Busy at work, busy after hours too.
“Ha ha, three to four days is completely fine, let’s settle on that!”
Mr. Cui was extremely pleased with Zhou Can’s agreement.
“I’m quite curious, Brother Cui, why do you want to renovate the living room into an ancient style?”
Zhou Can genuinely couldn’t understand.
Do wealthy people all like to fuss over such things?
“Our family runs a foreign trade company, often needing to negotiate with foreign merchants. I’ve noticed that negotiating in hotels isn’t very effective. If we could create a living room at home with a classic ambiance, we could directly bring clients here for negotiations. I believe that when foreign businessmen are in an environment filled with classical charm, their willingness to cooperate will be stronger. It would also showcase our company’s strength and heritage, saving a considerable amount on renting business hotel conference rooms.”
“So many benefits, why wouldn’t I?”
A businessman’s mind always revolves around business.
Mr. Cui’s innovative idea does have a viability to it.
“Since Brother Cui intends it for business discussions, I will do my utmost in the design.”
Zhou Can readily agreed.
At this moment, a woman’s voice came from outside.
“Li Lao, did you get the soy sauce you borrowed?”
“My wife is here!”
Mr. Li Lao immediately ran out.
“I was just chatting with a very unique young man, so I spent a bit more time talking.”