nycdaug Chapter 207
Chapter 207
Elaine also said that the reason why Rodriguez didn't like Draco was that the two men had a big grudge against each other during their first two meetings, and the male desire to win was at work:
The first time, at an auction for the mining rights of a niobium-tantalum mine, Draco first competed with Rodriguez, and the two of them raised the price frantically 310 times; in the end, Draco made a feint and withdrew in time, forcing the old man to become the winner in the end, and the transaction price was 703 million US dollars higher than the starting price.
The second time, the two met at a jewelry auction, bidding for a 19-carat pink diamond for their loved one, Elaine.
Draco raised his bid by $1 after the second highest bid by Mr. Rodriguez and successfully took away the ownership of the pink diamond; the old man regarded this as a humiliation and was unwilling to continue bidding with him.
The next day, when Draco, the final winner, came to meet the parents with the pink diamond, he found out that Rodriguez was his future father-in-law.
Elaine was caught between the two men. After a long period of coaxing, the eldest lady's temper exploded, and the two men decided to give in.
Just as Elaine moved out of her mother's early death, and old man Rodriguez was ready to accept this young and promising future son-in-law for the sake of his beloved wife and daughter, news came that the niobium-tantalum mine had falsely reported its reserves and ore content:
This means that Draco may have received accurate information during the first auction of the niobium-tantalum mine mining rights, so he gave up the bid at the last minute and tricked the old man.
The relationship between Rodriguez and Draco once again reached a deadlock, and he ordered Elaine not to have any dealings with the former, who was a "liar, rogue, and profiteer."
Bai Shuiru was still watching the changes in Rodriguez's expression, thinking about her next words.
Suddenly, several men in black suits strode in from the door. The manager who was standing by failed to negotiate with them and even respectfully led the other party to Hei Huomian.
Hei Huomian is one of the most powerful people in Shenta City, and even in the whole country of Biluo. He was invited to attend the dinner today, and someone dared to disturb him. It was really bold.
The young man with a purple tie in the lead led his men to bow to Hei Huomian, Bai Shuiru, and Rodriguez and his daughter in turn:
"Mr. Hei, I'm sorry to disturb you, Miss Bai, and everyone else's enjoyment."
Hei Huo Mian recognized the man as his younger brother's confidant, A Cheng, and asked in a pretentious manner:
"He's here?"
"Yes, Mr. Hei. The master and mistress went on a trip, and asked us to invite the young master back to accompany the second young master and the third young lady. They also asked Mr. Hei to help persuade his younger brother to go home, and the master and mistress will help take care of the young master next time."
Bai Shuiru twitched his lips when he heard this:
It turns out that if you are not from the same family, you won’t enter the same door.
The parents just sit back and go out to play, leaving their sons to take on the responsibility of taking care of the children.
Hei Huomian curled his lips in self-mockery and sympathy, "Go ahead."
Bai Shuiru's shoe was kicked by Elaine. She smiled at her and pretended not to know, then lowered her eyes and pretended to concentrate on eating the dessert. In fact, she was still using this interruption of "brotherly quarrel" to buy time and continue to think of ways to kill three birds with one stone.
In less than two minutes, the waiter with a flat head and glasses, who looked to be about 26 or 27 years old, was surrounded by a group of bodyguards in black and came towards Hei Huomian and the others.
Elaine had been gradually preparing herself mentally, confident in her fiancé's ability to escape, but when she suddenly saw this scene, the dessert spoon in her hand immediately fell onto the porcelain plate with a clang, attracting the attention of her father.
Draco Howard first blinked at Elaine, then smiled and greeted Hei Huomian and Bai Shuiru:
"Hello, Brother Huomian and Sister-in-law."
Bai Shuiru blushed and responded:
"Hello, Mr. Howard."
Hei Huomian got the approval of his fiancée, and immediately kissed the back of her hand in a good mood, but received a glare from her.
Draco clicked his tongue, "Brother Huo Mian, are you blaming me for not helping you take care of Wan Wan because I was busy chasing your wife some time ago? Are you trying to get back at me?" He then looked at Rodriguez, bowed respectfully, and called out:
"Hello, uncle. Hello, Miss Elaine." He and Han Shuli nodded to each other as a greeting.
Rodriguez was slightly stunned by the relationship between Draco and Black Fire Mian, and glanced at his daughter who was trying to erase her presence by eating dessert again.
Bai Shuiru glanced at Hei Huomian:
It seems that Gouhuo’s brother complex is only directed at his biological son Wanwan.
Moreover, Gouhuo must have asked the secret guard to reveal the other party's whereabouts just now, and maybe he even helped to catch him. Otherwise, considering that the other party had changed his clothes several times tonight, he should not have been found so quickly.
"You can fall in love at any time. The time you spend with your younger brothers and sisters is precious. Just think of it as preparation for being a father in the future." Hei Huomian raised his glass to Draco in a fatherly tone.
"Brother Huo Mian is right. I should prepare for the preparation." Draco cast a loving gaze at Elaine, "In the future, I will have three, four, five, six, seven, or eight babies with the girl I love~!"
Elaine was choked by the dessert and kept coughing with her hands covering her mouth. Her pretty face turned red but she didn't dare to glare at her lover.
Draco immediately stepped forward to help her calm down, handed her water and napkins, and coaxed her softly:
"Baby, is this rum cake delicious? I just took some time to learn how to make it. I've asked the chef to teach me more. I'll make it for you within three days, okay?"
Before Elaine could nod, applaud and cheer happily, Rodriguez had already put down his wine glass with a bang.