Reborn in the Great Northern Wilderness in 1982, I farmed and hunted to support my whole family.

Chapter 175 Slap in the face

Chen Hao deliberately raised his voice and said to Zhao Dakai, "Mr. Zhao, look over there. That's one of my classmates from my old class. I heard he's farming at home now, running a vegetable supply business. Tsk tsk, I really didn't expect that someone who had such good grades back then would end up like this."

Chen Hao was waiting for Zhao Dakai to mock Li Mu so he could regain his lost face. He thought that someone of Zhao Dakai's status would definitely look down on someone like Li Mu who stayed home to farm and supply vegetables.

Zhao Dakai looked towards the corner, and upon seeing it, he immediately stood up.

"Muzi?! You're here too? I was just about to come looking for you!"

Zhao Dakai walked towards Li Mu with a big smile on his face, showing none of the mockery and contempt that Chen Hao had imagined.

This stunned Chen Hao. He had thought that Zhao Dakai would look down on Li Mu's current lifestyle, just like him, but he never expected Zhao Dakai to be so enthusiastic.

Everyone was stunned. What was going on?

Do General Manager Zhao and Li Mu know each other? And they seem to have a pretty good relationship.

Chen Hao felt a pang of annoyance. He hadn't expected that Li Mu knew Zhao Dakai, and it seemed that Zhao Dakai valued Li Mu highly.

He put on a smile and went up to him: "Mr. Zhao, you know Li Mu? What a coincidence, Li Mu was my classmate before."

Zhao Dakai ignored him and walked straight up to Li Mu: "Muzi, how long has it been since we last met? It's been about two months! I've gone to the bureau to look for you several times, but I didn't see you. I didn't expect to run into you here today!"

Li Mu stood up with a smile and shook hands with Zhao Dakai: "Yes, Brother Zhao, it's been a long time. I've been busy with the restaurant lately and haven't had a chance to visit you at the bureau."

Li Jianjun immediately gave up his seat: "President Zhao, please sit here! Brother Mu, you and President Zhao have a good chat."

Chen Hao pushed past Tian Xiaohu and sat on the other side of Zhao Dakai, trying to join the conversation, but Zhao Dakai left him hanging.

Zhao Dakai took Li Mu's hand and said affectionately, "Muzi, how's your business going? I heard your vegetable supply is doing very well; several big hotels in the city use your vegetables."

"It's alright, just a bit tough. But it's worth it to achieve something."

Chen Hao, listening from the side, felt increasingly uneasy. Could farming really lead to such great success? This was hard for him to believe.

He originally thought that someone like Li Mu, who stayed at home to farm, could not possibly have any future.

Unexpectedly, they expanded their vegetable supply business to the city and even gained the appreciation of a big boss like Zhao Dakai.

He had just mocked Li Mu for being a vegetable vendor, and Li Jianjun whispered sarcastically in his ear, "Heh, some people just love to look down on others. They don't even look at themselves now, yet they're still laughing at others. They don't even remember what kind of person they were back then."

Chen Hao was indignant. His father had a good relationship with President Zhao, and Zhao Dakai would definitely give him some face. How could he let this country bumpkin steal his thunder?

He was about to speak when Zhao Dakai interrupted him: "Mu Zi, I heard you've recently expanded your planting scale, is that true?"

Li Mu smiled and nodded: "Yes, Brother Zhao, I want to work harder and expand the business even further."

Zhao Dakai patted Li Mu on the shoulder: "Good! You have ambition! Mu Zi, don't worry, I will definitely support your business. I will help you secure the vegetable supply for those big restaurants in the city. Also, I have a friend who is about to open a five-star hotel, and I plan to introduce your vegetable supply to him as well."

Upon hearing this, Li Mu felt a surge of gratitude: "Then thank you very much, Brother Zhao!"

"No need to thank me, I should be thanking you! My restaurant's business depends entirely on your vegetable supply. Your vegetables are fresh and cheap, and the customers love them. I still need you to make the restaurant thrive!"

It's no wonder Zhao Dakai is close to Li Mu. His parents have always been pessimistic about his business, thinking that the risks of opening real estate and restaurants are too great. They worry that if the cash flow dries up one day, everything will be over.

But Li Mu has always supported him, not only providing him with fresh vegetable samples, but also lending him money when he was short of funds.

After his uncle learned that Li Mu was his friend, he stopped interfering and even praised Li Mu for his vision and courage.

His restaurant is doing better and better now. Many of the dishes are supplied by him, and even some big hotels specifically request his dishes. His parents are also starting to look at him with new respect.

This made him very grateful to Li Mu, and he regarded him as his friend and brother.

"Muzi, you're capable. If you ever need any help in the future, just come to me. My uncle said he's looking for partners for a few construction projects, and I think you're a good fit. Let's work together, we're sure to make a fortune!"

Upon hearing this, Li Mu's heart stirred. He had indeed been looking for opportunities to expand his business, and cooperating with Zhao Dakai would undoubtedly be an excellent choice.

He smiled and nodded, "Okay, Brother Zhao, then I'll have to trouble you then."

Zhao Dakai laughed heartily: "Mu Zi, do we need to say these things between us? Don't worry, I definitely won't let you suffer any losses."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Chen Hao watched from the sidelines, his eyes filled with envy and his heart burning with jealousy.

This made him feel extremely embarrassed, and it made him hate Li Mu even more.

He thought to himself, "Li Mu, don't get cocky! So what if you've gained Zhao Dakai's favor now? My dad has a good relationship with President Zhao, and Zhao Dakai will definitely give me some face. I will absolutely not let you succeed so easily!"

As he was thinking this, he heard Zhao Dakai say, "Mu Zi, you have to have a few drinks with me today! It's been so long since we brothers got together!"

Li Mu smiled and nodded: "Alright, Brother Zhao, let's drink until we drop tonight!"

As they talked, they raised their glasses and drank heartily.

Chen Hao, watching from the side, was even more furious, gritting his teeth.

He deliberately tried to pick a fight and disrupt the atmosphere, but Zhao Dakai glared at him several times, so he had no choice but to swallow his anger.

The atmosphere at the class reunion became very lively because of Zhao Dakai's arrival.

Everyone rushed forward to toast Zhao Dakai, trying to get closer to him.

Li Mu and Zhao Dakai became the focus of the entire event. The classmates who had looked down on Li Mu earlier now came up to him to get close to him, hoping to take this opportunity to build a relationship with Zhao Dakai.

Li Mu, however, did not become arrogant because of this. He remained humble and low-key, greeting everyone one by one.

Chen Hao was even more furious.

He's the one who should be currying favor! What is Li Mu anyway? Just a farmer! What's so great about him?

Even after the event ended and everyone left, Chen Hao didn't say another word to Zhao Dakai.

He watched with a gloomy face as Li Mu and Zhao Dakai addressed each other as brothers, drinking and sitting in the corner.

Chen Hao secretly vowed to find a chance to regain his face and let Li Mu know how powerful he was!