Alaska Gold Rush Diary

Chapter 132 The Showdown at the Dinner Table

Chapter 133 The Showdown at the Dinner Table

Seeing Jia Liang's seemingly polite but actually wary demeanor, Zhou Xin simply smiled slightly.

"I am Chinese and currently work in the United States. I am Ningning's friend."

Hearing Zhou Xin address Zhang Jianing so intimately, Jia Liang was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his composure.

I understand now, he must be her older or younger brother!

However, Zhang Jianing's next words completely stunned him.

"He is my boyfriend. I'm so sorry, it's all my dad's fault for making arrangements without understanding the situation."

Zhang Jianing decided to get straight to the point and not waste each other's time.

Jia Liang stood there awkwardly, momentarily at a loss for words.

He was a man who could get along with anyone, but the situation before him was far beyond his comprehension.

The blind date arranged by her family actually brought her boyfriend to meet her?

A surge of anger welled up inside him, but it was extinguished the moment he looked at Zhang Jianing.

She's so beautiful, I have to have her!

So what if I have a boyfriend? Haven't I stolen enough women from other men over the years?

Thinking of this, he immediately regained his composure.

"That's such a pity, but since I'm already here, I think I'll go see Uncle Zhang before I leave."

He decided to wait until Zhang Qixian arrived before making any decisions.

It seems her father doesn't know she has a boyfriend, and he might not agree to them being together. But I'm his chosen blind date, so I have the advantage!

Zhang Jianing frowned slightly, never expecting that this man would be so shameless.

Jia Liang sat down with a smile and asked Zhou Xin, "Are you doing business in the United States?"

This guy looks like a poor bastard, he's wearing cheap clothes from head to toe, what does he have to compare with me?

Zhou Xin paid no attention to his probing and said with a faint smile, "It's not really business, just some odd jobs to earn a little money."

It turns out he was just a migrant worker, maybe he works at a massage parlor giving foot massages.

He felt increasingly resentful. How could someone like that have such a beautiful girlfriend? Could he even afford to support her?

At the same time, he became more confident in himself. "You loser, just wait to become a minotaur!"

"Salaries in the US are indeed much higher than in China. I've heard that some people make a couple hundred thousand dollars a year selling pancakes on Wall Street. Maybe you could give it a try!"

Zhang Jianing frowned slightly, about to say something, when Zhou Xin laughed and said, "You know what, this might really be a business opportunity. The people here haven't eaten anything good. Opening a chain of Jianbing (Chinese crepes) might not be any worse than Domino's."

Seeing that he couldn't suppress Zhou Xin, Jia Liang changed the subject: "Although the wages here are high, the cost of living is also very high. Let alone an annual salary of one or two hundred thousand, even a high-level white-collar worker with an annual salary of four or five hundred thousand could immediately become a beggar on the streets if he suddenly lost his job and was hit by a series of blows from capital."

Zhou Xin nodded: "This place really is a cannibalistic place."

Jia Liang said smugly, "So in my opinion, if you can't make big money, there's really no need to stay here. You might as well go back to China. My dad gives me a million or so a year, and I still feel like it's not enough!"

Zhang Jianing couldn't stand his sarcastic tone any longer and said coldly, "Looks like you have a good father!"

Jia Liang didn't catch Zhang Jianing's sarcasm; instead, he seemed quite matter-of-fact: "There's nothing I can do. I'm my father's only son. After I return to China, I'll have to slowly inherit his business and assets. Sigh, a business worth over a billion yuan, I don't know if I can handle it."

Zhou Xin almost burst out laughing at his pretentious manner.

"I can see you're under a lot of pressure. Maybe you could try starting from a small stall, like a pancake stand."

Zhang Jianing chuckled, her mood improved somewhat after Jia Liang had ruined it.

Jia Liang immediately caught the sarcasm in his words, his expression changed slightly, and he retorted sarcastically, "I think you're more suited to run the pancake stall. I can't exactly drive my Lamborghini to set up a stall every day, can I?"

Zhou Xin wasn't annoyed and laughed, "Maybe when I get old, I'll really consider setting up a pancake stall on Wall Street. My wife will knead the dough, and I'll make the pancakes. That doesn't seem like a bad idea."

He looked at Zhang Jianing as he spoke, and Zhang Jianing looked back at him with affection. They smiled at each other, their hearts in sync.

Seeing the two of them so affectionate, Jia Liang felt a pang of bitterness and intense hatred towards Zhou Xin.

"You're being so pathetic. I would never bear to let my loved one suffer with me, especially someone as beautiful as her. She should be pampered at home and never have to do any work or suffer any hardship."

He tried to win back some ground by using his "warm man" persona.

But Zhang Jianing was clearly not a fairy influenced by a certain book. She smiled slightly and said, "If you do nothing, you'll become a useless person. I still prefer the feeling of working hard with the people I love and making life better day by day."

Jia Liang was met with a cold shoulder and didn't know how to continue the conversation for the first time.

They are really bullying us.

However, looking at Zhang Jianing's charming and alluring appearance, he was unwilling to give up just like that.

Just then, reinforcements finally arrived.

Zhang Qixian was probably in his forties, with a robust build, graying temples, and a calm yet dignified face.

He walked to the table, glanced at the three people around him, and finally fixed his gaze on Zhou Xin.

"Hello, Uncle Zhou!"

"dad!"

The three of them stood up together. Zhang Jianing walked to her father's side, took his arm, and put on a coquettish expression.

Zhang Qixian's face softened with a loving expression, but he quickly hardened his expression again, looking at Zhou Xin and asking, "What's going on? Why is there an extra person?"

Zhou Xin extended his hand and smiled, "Hello Uncle Zhang, my name is Zhou Xin, and I'm Ningning's boyfriend."

Zhang Qixian didn't reach out, his eyes cold as he said, "Boyfriend? Who gave you permission?"

"Dad! I allowed it, and I was the one who pursued him. If you continue like this, I'm leaving right now!"

Zhang Jianing panicked immediately when she saw her lover's setback.

"Hmph! It seems agreeing to let you come to America was a mistake. You're coming back to China with me this time!"

Zhang Qixian looked at Zhou Xin with icy eyes, as if a knife was pressed against the latter's neck.

But Zhou Xin was not afraid at all; his eyes were firm, and he met his gaze with neither arrogance nor servility.

"Why should I go back to China? I'm an adult now, I can make my own decisions about my life, and I won't go back with you!"

Zhang Jianing bit her lip lightly and said with a resolute expression.

"Looks like I've been too lenient with you; now you dare to go against me like this!"

Anger had already risen on Zhang Qixian's face, but his eyes were still fixed on Zhou Xin, as if he wanted to tear this toad who only wanted to eat swan meat to pieces with his eyes.

"Uncle Zhang, my feelings for Ningning are sincere. Please give me a chance."

Zhou Xin spoke politely, without the slightest fear or hesitation on his face.

"I've always been very direct, so let me put it this way: I will not approve of the two of you being together, so please don't waste everyone's time."

After Zhang Qixian finished speaking, he made a gesture of invitation, effectively telling the guests to leave.

Jia Liang was overjoyed at the sight before him.