Chapter 392 Guests
December 12st is a Wednesday.

This means that Wei Yunzhi is in class.

Li Yan didn't know whether to say yes or no for a moment.

If Wei Yunzhi were here, it would be like meeting the parents... But you can get past it by just saying "we're just good friends" in your heart.

The main concern is that some of the tacit interactions between the two would have a different meaning in the eyes of the little beauty's parents.

It’s very embarrassing and nervous just thinking about it.

But if Wei Yunzhi was not there, Wei Yili would call Li Yan to his home...it would be really confusing.

In the company, in the restaurant, it’s always better than at home, right?
No matter how you think about it, there is no need for President Wei to show off his wealth by owning a house.

It shouldn't be an examination of the future son-in-law...

Li Yan was suddenly stunned. Why the hell did she think of this?
When thinking of this, Li Yan actually felt a little indignant.

Although Wei Yili's wealth is beyond his reach now, if he had the opportunity to meet Mr. Wei in his previous life, it would have been enough to be a topic of conversation for several years, but now, Li Yan can only say, buddy, you still need to practice.

No matter who it is, no one has the right to examine me.

With this inexplicable emotion, Li Yan got out of the car and came to Tianhong Garden, which had some connection with him.

Only this time, he finally came to the "real" Rainbow Garden.

On the hillside behind the villas that Li Yan visited for the first time.

Only when I walked in did I realize that this "hillside" is actually a golf course.

Different from the uniform houses seen from the main entrance of Rainbow Garden, the houses hidden behind the trees on the gentle slope are in various shapes and sizes.

Each house has a very unique design and is located at a friendly but not intimate distance from each other.

For a moment, Li Yan thought she had arrived in Northern Europe.

It seems that if these wealthy people are rich enough, they really don't like to squeeze in the elevator with others.

Wei Yili's house is a typical modernist-style building, which is upright, simple and flat.

The white panels and black-framed floor-to-ceiling windows suddenly brought back some memories of Li Yan's study of architecture in her previous life.

This is really "dead memories attacking me".

When I was in college in my previous life, I designed countless small villas like this, dreaming of having them as my own house in the future.

I have also considered going back to my hometown in the countryside to find a piece of land, investing some money, and designing and building my own dream house.

Now that I have actually seen such a house, I still feel a little excited.

In the city center of a developed provincial capital, there is a three-and-a-half-story modernist-designed villa that covers an area of ​​at least 700 square meters at a rough glance...very good, very suitable for Wei Yili's identity.

The driver dropped us off and left without looking back.

Li Yan didn't even have time to ask him how to pass through the iron gate of the yard.

A big black iron door that is so thick that it seems to hide an ancient treasure, especially the intricate patterns on it. It makes me feel pressured no matter how I look at it.

The problem is that next to this iron gate is a wall made of iron fences - otherwise Li Yan would not be able to see what the villa inside looks like.

The wall didn't look high, and with Li Yan's physical fitness, it was not difficult to climb over it.

Just as I thought of this, the iron gate slowly opened from both sides.

There stood a familiar figure inside, Wei Yili’s driver, whom he had met once when he went to play golf last time. He was known as “Uncle Gao”.

Although he is called uncle, he is actually not young. He looks almost 50 years old. When I walked closer, I found that he is about 1.8 meters tall and his body looks like he exercises regularly.

His face was kind and he greeted Li Yan with a smile.

"Hello, Uncle Gao."

"Mr. Li, you're welcome. I'm Mr. Wei's housekeeper. Please follow me."

There is a reason why one has to say "please follow me" when going from the yard to the front door. The road is really too big and winding - I guess Wei Yili doesn't usually take this road.

Along the way, Li Yan was wondering how to ensure safety in a villa like this?

Look at the transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, the not-so-high balcony on the second floor, and the iron fence at the door that is not difficult to climb over.

Everyone knows that rich people live in Tianhong Garden. We can’t just rely on the security guards at the gate, right?

Just where Wei Yili lives, someone might hide in the golf course one day and break into the house through the window in the middle of the night...

You have to know that many business wars are not as sophisticated as everyone thinks. Various strategic planning methods and competition of various high-level talents, most of the time... it’s just a fight of life.

Many awesome companies really rely on a soul figure to support them. As long as this person is there, poor company systems, redundant personnel, and internal struggles are not a problem.

If we get rid of this guy, the company will soon fall into internal turmoil.

Li Yan was so busy thinking about it that she had no time to appreciate the well-arranged garden. The rocks, koi and potted plants inside should all be extremely expensive.

This kind of place... Li Yan sighed, it's really easy to make people lose their mind.

It would be a lie to say that I don’t yearn for it.

Uncle Gao opened the front door. Li Yan changed into slippers and looked around uncontrollably.

In fact, there is not much to say. The modernist style, the spacious interior space, and the wide range of high-end furniture and luxurious ornaments - at least in this regard, "the emperor's golden hoe" is not wrong.

After all, it's a place where people live, so there's no way to have fun with it.

But this hoe is indeed made of gold.

Li Yan took a quick glance and saw a lot of expensive "toys", such as several vinyl record players piled in the corner of the living room - he didn't even know whether to call it a living room, it actually looked more like a small square - and a bunch of speakers next to them.

This is obviously just one of Wei Yili's many hobbies.

Passing through the entrance corridor, Li Yan saw an elevator.

Third floor, elevator?

Oh my god, Wei Yunzhi lives in a place like this?

No wonder the little beauty has a special liking for the fireworks in Rongxi Old Market.

She is missing it!
"Boss Wei is on the second floor."

After going up to the second floor and walking through a corridor, Li Yan suddenly heard the sound of cooking and smelled a complex aroma.

"This is the banquet room. Please come in. I'm outside. You can come to me if you need anything." Uncle Gao stopped and opened a wooden door for Li Yan.

So that's how it is. The house is big enough to have a separate banquet hall. Wei Yili simply hired a chef to cook at home...

No, as soon as Li Yan walked into the banquet room, she saw Wei Yili, wearing an apron, stir-frying in front of the stove with flames spurting out.

After a while, Wei Yili turned around and put the slightly charred beef cubes with scallions and green pepper on a plate, then said to Li Yan who was observing the delicacies on the table:
"You didn't even tell me you were coming. You scared me."

"Boss Wei is concentrating on cooking, I can't bear to disturb him."

Wei Yili took off his apron, put the last dish on the table, and looked at the eight dishes on the table proudly, "I heard you have a big appetite. If eight dishes are not enough, I will make more."

Did you hear what your daughter said?

"That's enough," Li Yan waved her hand. "I didn't expect that President Wei would cook for me personally. I'm flattered."

"Please don't," Wei Yili took out a bottle of red wine and poured himself a glass, "You are now the darling of Linjiang and even China. I can't do a bad job of entertaining you."

Then he suddenly froze, "I always forget that you are underage and cannot drink. Let me see, how about I make you a glass of fruity sparkling water?"

"Then there is General Lao Wei."

Wei Yili went to the refrigerator and said, "Li Yan, today we are alone here, so there is no need to say some polite words. I invited you to my home, so naturally I hope to chat with you as a friend."

"no problem."

"I just happen to have some jam I made yesterday. It's still fresh and peach flavored. I heard you like it?"

...Or did you listen to what your daughter said?

To Li Yan's surprise, Wei Yili was very skilled in mixing drinks, and some of his movements were just like those of a bartender. He looked at the delicious dishes on the table, and they could be said to be made by chefs from star-rated hotels.

No wonder he was able to catch up with the white moonlight that the directors had been dreaming of when they were young - maybe it was the other way around, as I said, the directors didn't deserve to lose.

But what on earth did Wei Yili want Li Yan to do?

"Come on, come on," President Wei was wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and a brown sweater, looking quite bossy. "This beef cube is just out of the pot. It's my masterpiece. Let's try it while it's hot."

Li Yan nodded, picked up a piece and put it in her mouth. The perfect charring on the surface released the charming flavor of the Maillard reaction. The sauce with moderate saltiness evenly wrapped the surface of the beef cubes, absorbing the aroma of green onions and the stimulation of Sichuan peppercorns. The moment the beef was bitten open, abundant juice burst out and the aroma of fat instantly filled the mouth.

The texture was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and Li Yan's eyes widened after taking a bite.

This is more than just a product from a star hotel chef. Li Yan rarely eats such fine bran outside!
"In order to make this dish well, I bought a high-fire stove and ate all the better marbled beef. It took me many attempts to blend the aroma of onion and pepper. The Chinese way of cooking this kind of meat, which is usually only used for frying steak, is also top-notch."

Li Yan is not a gourmet. Although he can use his good Chinese language skills to support the comedy, his mind is now full of what Wei Yili wants to do, so he can only nod and say it is delicious.

The other dishes are basically also unique and give people an experience of "innovative cuisine".

For example, the blueberry yogurt sauce with blanched baby squid. Li Yan thought this dish was dark, but it turned out to be surprisingly delicious.

Wei Yili then told Li Yan a series of stories about how he selected ingredients, how he seasoned the food, how he asked for advice, etc.

During the meal, I basically just listened to Mr. Wei talk about his cooking experience.

"I've been to all the top restaurants in Linjiang, both Chinese and Western. Sometimes I feel that both have their own strengths, and high-quality ingredients are all the same. Why not try to learn from the best of both worlds? I believe that with reasonable enough processing, the ingredients can present a more wonderful taste."

Having benefited a lot, Li Yan nodded seriously.

But at the same time, he was even more confused. Was Wei Yili really here to seek attention?

"Wan Tang has something to do today, otherwise I would like her to meet you."

Are we...are we going to get down to business?
Wei Yili suddenly sighed, "I haven't cooked for her for a long time. It's rare for me to cook today. Sigh."

...What are you doing?
"Li Yan, what do you think of this house?"

"It's pretty good, just like in the novels." Li Yan smiled, "But... I always feel a little unsafe."

"It's safe. There are infrared rays on the wall. If it's damaged or someone climbs over the wall, an alarm will sound. Don't be fooled by the fragile French windows. They are locked and can't be blown up even with a gun. If someone really tries to damage them, the emergency iron curtain in the window will fall down. My house has become a steel fortress. The garden has its own guard team, and I also have two privately hired bodyguard teams."

"...Wow." Li Yan expressed exclamation.

"This security system alone costs three million."

Brother, do you really need to show off your wealth to me in this way?
"Look," Wei Yili suddenly stood up and took Li Yan to the French window on the second floor, "I heard that you like to play badminton and basketball. I have courts here."

...Or did you listen to what your daughter said?

Only then did Li Yan realize that the building on the east side of the yard was not someone else's house or warehouse, but Wei Yili's own "gymnasium".

"Do you like it?" Wei Yili asked suddenly.

Li Yan was even a little dazed for a moment. What did she like?

"This kind of life." Wei Yili added.

Oh, so that’s it.

"Of course I like it." Li Yan was very frank. "This question is only worth discussing if you ask it in the form of 'Is it your lifelong goal?' As for whether you like it or not, everyone likes it, even saints like it."

"I just happen to have a few questions. Come, let's sit down and talk." Wei Yili took Li Yan to the "tea room".

There are even incense burning and melodious music playing here.

The overall layout is much more upscale than the VIP room of the formal tea house where Li Yan had meditated before.

"This tea is from your Lincheng." Wei Yili took out a can of gold-stamped red tea, and the aroma filled the air as soon as it was opened.

"Although I'm from Lincheng, I'm actually not very good at tasting tea." Li Yan smiled awkwardly.

"Have you ever tasted the tea from the top of your Tianchi?"

"No."

"For you." Wei Yili took out two cans from the cabinet and put them in a cloth bag.

"Thank you, Mr. Wei."

"You're welcome. Do you think the food you just ate was good?"

"Very tasty."

"I often go to several restaurants, including Juxianju, Shanfang Private Kitchen, Huacailou, and the master of the head chef of Linjiang Restaurant, He Guohua, the leading master of Linjiang cuisine. Occasionally, I will invite him to cook a few dishes for friends."

"Ah..." How the hell should Li Yan respond?
"Have you eaten it?" Wei Yili asked directly.

"I haven't eaten it." Li Yan replied simply.

"Here, these are their VIP cards. Bring them with you to eat. It doesn't cost much. Tell them a day in advance and they will arrange a private room for you. The boss will eat with you. Master He has only issued this card to ten people. It's still a bit precious."

"I can't accept this." Li Yan was increasingly confused about what Wei Yili was trying to do.

"I asked for this specifically for you. If you don't appreciate it, I'll be embarrassed."

So Li Yan had no choice but to accept it.

"Like watches?"

Li Yan was completely confused by the questions. Even though his psychology score had exceeded 60%, he couldn't guess what Wei Yili was trying to do.

After President Wei gave Li Yan a lot of gifts, he also showed a puzzled expression:

"Li Yan, I really don't understand you."

Brother, Mr. Li doesn’t understand you even more.

"You really don't have any mental obsession with cleanliness, and you can accept these material enjoyments..."

"Not just accepting it, saying 'accepting it' is too pretentious, I still pursue material enjoyment."

Nonsense, now that I’m reborn, shouldn’t I try everything I haven’t tried before?
Become a wealthy man in this life, and live the same life as in the previous life, and then keep saying that "spiritual wealth is the real wealth". Are you crazy?

"Then why didn't you go and get these for yourself?"

Li Yan could see from Wei Yili's eyes that he was genuinely confused.

Indeed, Li Yan had never tried any of the things Wei Yili had just mentioned.

"Where are your parents, are they still in Rin City?"

"Uh...yes. Actually, they already have a house in New Taipei, but they are not planning to come over for the time being."

"You don't intend to force them to come over?"

"not prepare."

Wei Yili showed a playful expression, "You see, this is what I want to ask, why? The things I gave you, with your current status and wealth, you can fully enjoy them. You barely spent the 30 million start-up funds I gave you, and other investments have flocked in. When the system is developed, I don't know how many people will rush to give you money."

Li Yan finally understood Wei Yili's intention for this meeting.

"Li Yan, you still have so much money you've earned." Wei Yili narrowed his eyes, "You're still living an ordinary life, but you're obviously not someone without material needs. Why?"

Is this how the big guys define ordinary people?

At least Li Yan doesn’t have to pay for meals. She can eat as much abalone and lobster as she wants. This is not the case for ordinary people.

However, compared with Li Yan's current status and wealth, he does live a very ordinary life.

"Because now is not the time to show off your wealth." Li Yan replied.

Wei Yili's eyes widened, revealing a surprised expression, "Not here yet?"

"I am still in the investment stage. Until I can get my money back from selling the phones, it is not the time to enjoy life."

President Wei suddenly clapped his hands, his smile full of appreciation for Li Yan:
"Good boy, Yili Group invested 100 million in Future Technology."

(End of this chapter)