Chapter: 6263

Just then, an unfamiliar number called in.

He answered the call and heard a voice that was somewhat familiar but couldn't remember who it was: "Are you Xiao Changkun, sir?"

"Ah, yes, it's me. What can I do for you?" Xiaochangkun nodded.

Hongwu on the other end was respectful and said, "Hello, Mr. Xiao! I'm Hongwu, the owner of Tianxiang Courtyard. Don't you remember me?"

Xiaochangkun heard the other party introduce himself as Hongwu and immediately opened his mouth to shout, "Ah, Hongwu! Good day! Of course, I remember you!"

Pei Long heard Xiaochangkun address the other party as Hongwu and his eyes suddenly lit up. He quickly whispered, "Is it Mr. Hongwu?"

Xiaochangkun nodded repeatedly, his heart swelling with pride.

Pei Long was also excited and hurriedly came over to wait for Hongwu's response.

However, Hongwu at this time was extremely humble and said, "Mr. Xiao, please don't call me anything like 'Hongwu.' That's what the outside kids playfully call me. You are the father-in-law of Leaf Master, so I'm just Hongwu."

Pei Long was completely stunned, thinking to himself that Xiaochangkun is indeed a formidable one, and Hongwu had even referred to himself as his senior in front of him, which left him with no face.

Xiaochangkun was even more pleased, asking quickly, "Uh... Mr. Hong... has your nephew told you about the private room matter?"

However, Xiaochangkun did not know Leaf Master's true identity and did not know the master-servant relationship between Hongwu and his son-in-law, so he dared not truly address Hongwu by name.

This time, Hongwu was extremely enthusiastic and said, "Leaf Master has already told me about tonight's private room, I've left a seat for you, and the highest-grade banquet will be prepared. I'll personally receive you and your friends at Tianxiang Manor and take care of all expenses tonight!"

Xiaochangkun was stunned, thinking that Hongwu would give him such a high-end banquet without charging him? This is getting too generous!

Moreover, today's dinner isn't even hosted by myself, but rather following Mr. Pei Long to eat at someone else's place. If Hongwu were to waive the charge for tonight's dinner, it would be as if I owe him some gratitude.

Mr. Pei Long whispered to Xiaochangkun on the side, "Xiaochangkun, tonight's dinner is actually hosted by my friend for someone important upstairs. We're just supporting roles. Let Hongwu give you a discount, and those invited guests won't have to reciprocate my friend's favor. It would be a waste of his dinner invitation."

Mr. Pei Long continued, "If Hongwu can see your face and offer a discount, not only will those invited guests return the favor to you, but even my friend might ask for your help in booking a private room with a discount. This way, no one's face will be hurt, and everyone will gain something. You won't have to owe anyone dinner invitations, and it's a win-win!"

Xiaochangkun immediately understood the implications and quickly said, "Mr. Hong, tonight's dinner is actually hosted by my friend, so I don't dare to take over as host. Could you please give me a discount?"

Hongwu, although not well-read in books, was an expert in social relationships and immediately grasped the situation.

He then replied without hesitation, "Mr. Xia, don't worry! Since it's your friend hosting, I'll definitely offer a big discount! Here's the deal: tonight, all expenses for your guests will be discounted by 50%! After everyone has taken their seats, I'll personally send over two bottles of good wine as a small token!"

Giving face to others is an art in Chinese social relationships.

Sometimes, one can't give too little face, but other times, one can't give too much either.

Giving face to others has lost its flavor.

It's like a man taking his girlfriend to a friend's restaurant. If this friend is better off than him and directly takes out the bill in front of the other party, it usually isn't a good thing. It will definitely cause a commotion and may even attract the other party's girlfriend.

Shao Changkun tonight is accompanying, so Hong Wu is definitely going to give Shao Changkun face at the dinner gathering, but at the same time cannot offend the host's face, or else after finishing the meal, the host will surely bear a grudge against Shao Changkun even if he didn't spend a penny. JrNovels.com