It’s just that… for some reason, there was an inexplicable sense of disappointment in his heart.

　　But this should actually be more normal!

　　Even he himself felt that, apart from being handsome, the original host had almost nothing going for him. So what right did he have to make the precious daughter of a multimillionaire—who was clearly very smart and independent—fall for him?

　　There are always people who are obsessed with looks, and they’re everywhere, but obviously, the Song sisters are not among them.

　　“Let’s just do as you said. If you find someone you like, please let me know as well.”

　　“Mm, okay, I promise.”

　　Pretty good—calm, peaceful, and pleasant communication.

　　In a daze, David Brooks actually started to understand why old Comrade Song cherished his two precious daughters so much, and was determined to use the looks of a Red Hare among horses to keep them by his side—Charles Carter had already been proven by reality and a multimillion-yuan pitfall to not be cut out for business, but in David Brooks’s eyes, his two daughters were both outstanding in their own right!

　　Although he didn’t much like William Carter’s arrogance, it wasn’t enough to overshadow the obvious, tougher, and seemingly more capable aura she had compared to her brother.

　　The little beauty in front of him even had a touch more calm strength than her older sister.

　　She seemed even more impressive.

　　More composed, more meticulous, more well-rounded.

　　If I were Old Song, I wouldn’t want to let these two daughters drift off either, leaving the family business unattended!

　　“So that’s it? We’re agreed, then!”

　　“Uh… there’s one more thing I’d like to discuss with you in advance!”

　　“Go ahead.”

　　“Although my study schedule is pretty tight, if it’s convenient for you, I hope that in the next six months, during our big weekends each month…”

　　“Oh…”

　　Got it, just need to put on a show for her dad!

　　After thinking for a moment, David Brooks nodded, “Sure! When your big weekend comes, I’ll pick you up at your house on Sunday morning, we’ll find a teahouse to have some tea, have lunch together, and then I’ll take you back. Is that okay?”

　　She looked relieved, but glanced at David Brooks with a slightly surprised look, then smiled and nodded, “That’s fine.”

　　See, if yesterday’s William Carter could have communicated this calmly and directly, you wouldn’t have needed to make this trip today—we could have settled it ourselves.

　　“Well then…”

　　David Brooks decisively stood up and extended his hand, “Nice to meet you, comrade fiancée.” She stood up as well, was momentarily stunned by his words, then smiled shyly, but didn’t lose her composure. She really did reach out her small hand and shook David Brooks’s, “Nice to meet you too.”

　　…………

　　Ten minutes passed.

　　Fifteen minutes passed.

　　Twenty minutes passed.

　　Charles Carter checked his watch almost every few minutes, feeling restless and irritable. Sometimes he got out of the car to walk around the street, sometimes he returned to the car, bored out of his mind.

　　His eyes darted to the teahouse entrance almost every thirty seconds.

　　Every time someone went in or out, he would look.

　　Finally, he saw that familiar figure. He immediately grabbed the handle and opened the car door, but the next moment, he froze, just staring blankly.

　　The two of them actually walked out together.

　　Chatting and laughing.

　　Charles Carter opened his mouth, but in the end only sighed, took out a cigarette to light, but saw that guy David Brooks actually walked straight over to the driver’s side.

　　Charles Carter was stunned for a moment, then immediately tensed his face and got out of the car.

　　“Mr. Song…”

　　But he addressed him with unusual politeness, “There might be a small business deal in the next few days. I’d like to discuss it with you and see if it’s doable. When the time comes, can I come find you at your beverage factory?”

　　Charles Carter frowned and turned to look at his sister.

　　She seemed a bit surprised too, so he asked, “Business? With me?”

　　That David Brooks nodded, always wearing an indescribably confident smile. He pointed at himself, then at Charles Carter, “You, me, just the two of us.”

　　The corners of Charles Carter’s mouth twitched slightly, a bit disdainful, “Fine! I’ll be waiting!”

　　In Xizhou, there have always been three things: farming, studying, and doing business.

　　Actually, since the Ming Dynasty, these three have not really been separate—if a family has good farmland, there will be scholars, and there will also be merchants. If you succeed in your studies, you become an official; if not, you’re still a merchant. Even families without good farmland can still do business.

　　That’s just the custom.

　　Even a young man, if he wants to talk business with a wealthy merchant, there’s no reason to refuse—at the very least, you’d be willing to hear what wild ideas the youngster has.

　　But Charles Carter had no expectations.

　　He’d looked into this little punk in detail—he was a nobody!

　　After watching him hop on his motorcycle and ride off with a putt-putt, the Charles Carter siblings turned and got into the car. But after getting in, Charles Carter didn’t start the car right away. Instead, he took out a cigarette and lit it.

　　“Smoking too much is bad for your health!”

　　“I know.”