But whatever the case, the mysterious man didn’t object to Hong Dali calling him Grandpa.
Everything that Hong Dali did, if it was carefully analyzed, seemed to hold some kind of special meaning. Although it was unclear what meaning it had now, it might have some meaning in the future. Therefore, the mysterious man didn’t object to Hong Dali’s words.
At this time, since everyone was already here, what was left was to start the meal. It was a custom of Heavenly State to discuss matters on the table while eating. It would be best if they could drink some alcohol…
“Wu Di, ask the boss the come in. Let’s eat while we talk.” The mysterious man smilingly instructed the Bureau Chief. “I didn’t eat a lot today, so I am quite hungry now.”
Hong Dali raised both his hands in agreement. “I’m hungry, too. I didn’t eat since yesterday night for this meal!”
This little rascal. The mysterious man couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “Alright, you can eat as much as you want today!”
“This little rascal really has no courtesy.” An Yangxu mumbled, “He actually speaks to you in this manner, boss. If it was me, I would already have slapped him to death.”
“Dali’s character is just like this, carefree and happy. I like how he is now—not scheming. I don’t have to consider too much when I am with him.” The mysterious man sighed. “I have to pit wits and intelligence with people outside every day. if I have to do that even now when I am eating, that would be too tiring.”
“Exactly. You need to be like me, then you will feel happy every day!” Hong Dali grinned, not self-conscious about facing the leader of the Nation at all. “Grandpa Mysterious really understands me, hehe.”
By this time, the restaurant boss had come in. Once he saw the mysterious man, he was immediately shocked to the point of peeing his pants. “You… You… Sir…”
He had thought of who was coming for the whole day. He knew it was definitely some important personal when Hong Dali came and thought it was Hong Dali. After a while, An Yangxu this important military personal came too, then he thought that person was An Yangxu. But just a short while later, the leader of the Nation actually came. God, was his ancestors’ grave giving off green smoke 1!?
Although shouting “Dali Creates Miracles” had always been very useful, the effect was too ferocious today, wasn’t it? Even the leader of the Nation actually came?
Therefore, the restaurant boss thought he was still dreaming. This was so frightening!
“Little rascal, what do you want to eat?” The mysterious man looked at Hong Dali and smilingly asked. The more he looked at this super lucky little prodigal, the more he liked him. Although this fellow didn’t care about a lot of other stuff and lived very carefreely normally, his luck was quite good. And the most important thing was that his moral quality was very good. Although he looked silly and carefree on the outside, he was actually very quick-witted and cared about others.
“Me? I’m really quite hungry now…” Hong Dali turned around and looked at his lackeys. “Bring 15 KG’s worth of pie here first for everyone to eat, then bring 30 to 40 small dishes—put some on every table.” Hong Dali wasn’t courteous at all, ordering 15 KG of pie immediately.
The Bureau Chief’s had already buried his head in the table from embarrassment. “Little rascal, are you a pig? Ordering 15 KG of pie from the start? Be careful that you will be stuffed to death!”
The mysterious man stared in bewilderment, and everyone else was astonished too. The restaurant boss felt like dying now—he didn’t prepare so much pie fillings, who would expect Hong Dali to order so much? Had anyone seen someone ordering 15 KG of pie when eating with a high-ranking personal?
Hong Dali was instead quite calm. “Even this much is not really enough for me. Uncle Chief, look, I have ten plus people here, Grandpa An has ten plus people too, Grandpa Mysterious also has ten plus bodyguards. There’s… 10, 20, 30, 40… There are 40 plus people here. It isn’t a problem eating 15 KG worth of pies, I can eat half a KG myself!”
Hearing his words, even the soldiers that An Yangxu brought couldn’t help but laugh.
The Bureau Chief directly buried his head on the table and ignored this little rascal!
This little fellow was indeed like what the rumors said, he knew how to show consideration to others. As long as someone didn’t go against him fully, this fellow wouldn’t keep holding on to a grudge. Of course, if they really had a grudge with each other, this fellow normally retaliated on the spot…
But whatever the case, the mysterious man was the leader of the Nation, after all. His psychological quality was different from the rest. He smiled and said, “Follow what he said, how much will it cost?”
“Ah? No need, no need. You came here personally, how would I dare to take your money?” The restaurant boss’ head was full of sweat. He could take anyone’s money but not the mysterious man’s—other things aside, other people probably wouldn’t be able to invite him over even if they paid money! This was the leader of the Nation, his signatures were for those projects that were worth billions. Because of Hong Dali’s fortune, the mysterious man came to his shop today, this was practically having something good dropping on him from the Heavens, how would he still be able to ask for money?
“What’s there to be afraid here, we are eating off the rich today. This Grandpa Mysterious has lots of money, anyway.” Hong Dali instilled courage in the restaurant boss. “Grandpa Mysterious is treating us today. If you don’t take his money, that will mean you are treating us instead!”
This little rascal … The mysterious man smiled and glanced at Hong Dali. Who said that Hong Dali was a fool? He was obviously smarter than a monkey!
To be honest, it was very normal for the restaurant boss to not collect money when the mysterious man came here to eat. Not only here, wherever the mysterious man went to eat, who would dare to collect money from him?
But Hong Dali’s words were very clear—the mysterious man was treating today, that meant he definitely had to spend the money, and he would have to spend generously at that!
Being able to become the leader of the Nation, he wasn’t an ordinary person. The mysterious man laughed and said, “As government officials, we mustn’t take advantage of the commoners. Naturally, I, even more, mustn’t take advantage of you, restaurant boss.” Saying so, he took out 500 yuan and stuffed it directly into the restaurant boss’ hand. “Take this first, I will pay more if this is not enough. Oh right, bring some alcohol, too. Just the normal ones will do, just bring some triple-steamed sorghum wine here!”
“You… This…” As expected, seeing the mysterious man’s action, the restaurant boss was so touched that he almost cried. What a good leader this was, he really didn’t take anything from the commoners at all, didn’t take any advantage of them!
“O… OK.” The restaurant boss took the money with trembling hands, filled with gratitude, and went down to make arrangements.
An Yangxu was amused by Hong Dali, and his words now weren’t as hot as before. “Little rascal, you do have some eye power. If you didn’t speak up, this restaurant boss might really not dare to keep the money.” Since there was a turn of events now, this little rascal didn’t seem to be as annoying as before…
“Huh? Really?” Hong Dali stared his eyes wide. “It was agreed that whoever was the one treating would be the one paying, this is the common rule!”
“Little rascal.” The mysterious man was amused. “Pretend, continue to pretend!”
“Oh my, Grandpa Mysterious, I have caused you to spend quite a bit, please don’t take revenge on me!” Hong Dali laughed thoughtlessly and said, “But don’t worry, I promise I will earn them back for you in the future!”
His words didn’t seem very logical, but the mysterious man understood what he meant.
This little rascal seemed to do things quite thoughtlessly, but his mind was very bright. Hong Dali knew what the mysterious man wanted to see him for. The mysterious man instantly smiled and said, “With these words of yours, this treat isn’t in vain, hehe.”
“Hehe, I’m only doing average. I will just maintain progress in all aspects.” Hong Dali grinned and said, “Grandpa Mysterious, what matter are you finding me for? There’s probably something else other than the Mechanical Holy Garment, right? Why not be more specific?”
This Grandpa Mysterious wasn’t someone who had a lot of free time. He would have to plan his schedule in advance for anything. It was impossible for such an important person to invite Hong Dali for a meal to just talk about the Mechanical Holy Garment.
“Actually, it isn’t something major. But it isn’t something minor, either.” The mysterious man looked left and right to ensure there weren’t any outsiders around before softly saying, “I want to give you a holiday and take you out with me somewhere.”
“Huh? Go out with you? Where?” Hong Dali could guess what kind of identity this person had even without watching the news. However, he didn’t felt anything special about it because he was just a prodigal, after all. There wasn’t any law that said squandering was illegal, right?
“Merika.” The mysterious man smiled. “15th of September, I’m going to Merika for a visit. How is it, do you want to go with me?”
Hong Dali stared his eyes wide and asked, “This is a big matter. A prodigal like me going with you, isn’t this… unsuitable? What am I supposed to do there? You know me, I’m not someone who can just stay in one place and do nothing…”
As expected, once Hong Dali finished with his words, An Yangxu also asked, “Boss, this Little rascal lives thoughtlessly every day. Although he probably wouldn’t be in danger going there, I am afraid that he would be scammed! What if those fellows from Merika make a bet with him to purposely win the Mechanical Holy Garment or something…” This old fellow was still thinking about this matter. But honestly speaking, what he said was quite probable!
Merika was really red-eyed towards the Mechanical Holy Garment’s prowess and even went to the extent of faking one. If Hong Dali really went over, who knew what would happen? Wouldn’t there be numerous traps be laying in wait for him!?”
“He can do anything he wants there.” The mysterious man was instead quite confident towards Hong Dali and didn’t mind at all. “As long as you aren’t in physical danger, anything else is just a small matter.”
“In that so, this is a lot of pressure.” Hong Dali sniffled. “Just one meal and you want me to go to Merika with you. This price… It’s about enough, but are you really sure I can go with you? You are not afraid that I will throw the Nation’s face?”
“What do you think?” The mysterious man smiled and looked at Hong Dali. “I don’t think you are an idiot who wouldn’t look at the circumstances and do stupid things.”
“This…” Hong Dali touched his chin. To be honest, this Grandpa Mysterious wanted him to go with him to Merika for probably two reasons. The first was for his Mechanical Holy Garment, to bring over to Merika to show those idiots who faked it what the real one was capable of. The other was to borrow his luck. The first reason was probably not very important, but the second reason was likely the real motive.
“When we are there, you can go around visiting and buy some souvenirs and such.” The mysterious man said, “Just don’t do something that will throw the Nation’s face.”
Therefore, Hong Dali very naturally asked a question that was very aligned with his character: “Then… can I squander? Is this considered to be throwing the face of the Nation?”
Footnotes:
Means to give the descendants luck and fortune.
