Just as Cheng Gui finished speaking, Cheng Xiao Dong had already walked over from nearby.
Though he wasn't smoking, he was chewing gum.
His steps seemed somewhat lazy as he walked up to them.
He casually lifted his foot and gave a light kick, sending a small stone by his feet flying.
He looked very displeased, with the corners of his mouth turned down slightly, and his voice carried a hint of impatience as he said, "Dad, why are you wasting your breath on these people?"
His gaze paused noticeably when it swept over Jiang Cheng, and he then sneered, "This is that mysterious shareholder you mentioned? He's dressed like a foreman."
Cheng Gui's face instantly darkened. He glared at his son, clearly infuriated by his rude behavior.
He immediately raised his hand and gave Cheng Hao a hard smack on the back of the head, scolding, "No respect! Are you out of your mind? Address him as President Jiang!"
Cheng Hao was a bit dazed by the sudden slap. He clutched the back of his head, his body involuntarily stumbling half a step.
This strike from Cheng Gui didn't make Cheng Xiao Dong back down.
Instead, his temper flared even more. He stiffened his neck and stubbornly refused to change his tune, continuing, "What 'President Jiang'? I bet he's just here to leech off dividends. Being so young, who knows how he became a boss?"
These words caused the atmosphere to freeze instantly. Everyone looked at him in shock, as if they couldn't believe he would dare to speak so arrogantly.
Cheng Gui's face turned even paler. He trembled with rage, pointing at Cheng Hao's nose as he cursed, "Cheng Xiao Dong! Have you lost your mind? Get home right now! Or I'll beat you to death!"
Cheng Xiao Dong was clearly immune to Cheng Gui's words.
"Was I wrong?" Cheng Xiao Dong sneered. "Becoming a boss at such a young age, he's either relying on his family or a woman, right?"
As he spoke, he gave An Xin a meaningful glance.
At Cheng Xiao Dong's age, he was also in his rebellious phase.
The interaction between Jiang Cheng and An Xin just now had made him a laughingstock among his friends.
At this moment, he had only one thought in mind: to show off in front of An Xin and regain his lost face.
He completely failed to consider the consequences of offending Jiang Cheng.
He believed that since his family ranked second in Chengdu's real estate industry, they were already a very formidable presence.
Therefore, even if he said a few things out of line, everyone would—for the sake of his father—
not take it to heart.
Cheng Xiao Dong was different from the typical Second-generation rich who grew up in wealthy environments.
He wasn't the kind of wealthy heir with actual ability and upbringing, but rather an incompetent Second-generation rich who had suddenly jumped across social classes.
An Xin's expression instantly turned cold. Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Cheng lightly squeezed her hand, signaling her not to be in a hurry.
"President Cheng," Jiang Cheng looked calmly at Cheng Gui, "it seems your son has quite an issue with me. How about this? We'll stop here for today and schedule another time to talk in detail."
Cheng Xiao Dong was an incompetent fool, but Jiang Cheng was no longer the man he once was.
He wasn't provoked by Cheng Xiao Dong's attitude.
He wouldn't do anything unseemly anymore.
In a setting like this, everyone was a person of status.
If a few words couldn't resolve the matter publicly, it could just be handed over to security.
Why stoop to the same unpresentable level as Chen Xiao Dong?
This 'President Chen' compared to Jiang Cheng calling him 'Uncle Chen' just now...
The shift in attitude was self-evident.
Hearing this, Cheng Gui broke into a cold sweat on his forehead.
"President Jiang, please don't lower yourself to a child's level! My son has been spoiled by me; he's just an idiot. I'll make him apologize to you right now!"