Chapter 1264 Discordant Family Banquet
When Thomas was still a little at a loss, someone stabbed his patriarch behind him. It was a bit out of character. It would not be strange to have such an expression in front of Li Cong and his daughter, but in a small clerk It is really embarrassing for the whole family to have such a performance in front of him, but Thomas cannot be blamed for this. He thought that this matter would not be possible. Common sense.
Thomas, who returned to the family, was obviously in a very good mood, and looked at Qiu with a little more kindness in his eyes, which was different from before. Although he used to have such smiling eyes in the past, Qiu could tell that Thomas I also have no feelings for myself, I just want to distinguish myself from those who hate me, and let myself feel that this family still has some feelings for me, so I made this appearance, that expression is really disgusting, In the past, Qiu could be manipulated freely in this family, but now with Li Cong's cooperation plan, I dare not say that he can turn around now, but it is not something Thomas and others can bully casually in the future. That’s right, this plan accounts for one-sixth of the entire family’s assets, and Qiu’s rise in the future is certain. Some people who used to follow this kid for a long time are simply happy now, and Master Qiu is indeed not an ordinary person. , I felt very powerful in the past. I didn’t expect to get such a big contract just after making a move. It’s impossible for other people to do it. Their vision is really vicious. Young masters, they will definitely not be treated like this, because other people have too many subordinates, only Master Qiu has only a few here.
Li Cong didn't want to ask any more about the Thomas family. He knew that what he was doing was just a small matter, and it was beyond his control how much influence it would have on Qiu. He had more important things to do at this time, which was The promotion plan of healthy cigarettes was originally in charge of this project by Li Yan. Now that he is going to retire, such a thing is the final plan, so Li Cong flew from Australia to the Jinan headquarters after a phone call, so he was always on the plane Flying around, even though it is my own plane, I don’t feel very comfortable. Li Cong has to ask Tek for a small fast flying machine when entering the door, just like the aliens that appeared in previous movies. , It's a pity that Tektronix said that at this stage, there is no such technology that can be researched in the sea. You should honestly make your luxury plane. That thing is also good. It's the best, and nothing will happen.
The purpose of Li Yan calling Li Cong back is actually to let Li Cong come with her to make this final plan. If possible, this is the end of her. The last cooperation between the siblings is done. There is such a reason Here, even things in Myanmar cannot catch up with here.
"Sister, to be honest, I really hope that you can continue to work in the group for three to five years. I just came back from Australia. After all, Yinluan is still a child. If it is possible, I hope you can think carefully about it.” This is the first time Li Cong proposed to stay after Li Yan proposed, and he knew that his sister’s character was not a good one from the beginning until now. People who change their minds easily, but they are still a little unwilling to give up in their hearts.
It should be mentioned that Li Cong himself would not believe that Li Yan would change his mind, but there was still some expectation in his eyes.
"Hehe, brother, I have been helping you for more than ten years, and I am also tired, so you should take pity on your sister. I am over forty this year, and if my life is still running like before at this time, I will feel that I have some regrets in this life." Although Li Yan said that, but Li Cong saw that his sister was actually about the same age as him on the surface, how old is it? People in many foreign companies are already in their sixties, aren't they still in their jobs? This is probably not a valid reason.
"I knew you wouldn't believe this reason. In fact, when I found out about your plan, I felt a little uneasy in my heart. I didn't know why it happened, but at that time I made a decision. I To leave a way for us to leave home. After I retire, I will go to a place in New Zealand to live in seclusion with my family. Don't go to us, so as not to expose us, and your youngest son Li Yin and the younger daughter want to go there with me. Parents can go there if they want. Our Li family has developed to the current level. It is impossible to say that there is no enemy. Don't think that you can go on so peacefully forever, people Without long-term considerations, there must be near-term worries. That's what I think about this matter, and we must leave a way out for our family." This is the first time Li Cong has heard of Li Yan's decision, and the shock he received was shocking. One can imagine.
It's not that Li Cong didn't think about these problems in the past, but he never had time to take care of these things. Now that he said this problem from his sister's mouth, Li Cong really felt that he was really a little incompetent. When I looked at my sister for a while, I was really full of emotion. What my sister said is very correct. It is impossible for every dynasty to last forever. The longest existence should be the forces hidden in the ground, as if The Chinese will be the same, but the Chinese will be a combination of several families. If there is only one family, it will probably be destroyed by now. People are so greedy. Li Cong has already made the energy group into the world's most Strong strength, but still dissatisfied in my heart. Unification has never been achieved in this world, so Li Cong wants to try, but the price is also huge. If he succeeds, he can definitely become the first person in history, but if If you fail, your entire family may have no bones left. This step of my sister can be said to be very correct. No matter whether you succeed or fail, your family will continue. Based on this alone, Li Cong will definitely Don't persuade your sister anymore.
Li Cong won't worry about his sister's hiding. He can wear a pair of glasses so that people in the whole world can't recognize him. People recognized it, but this is their top secret, and no one can know it except family members, and Li Cong also has a big idea, that is, he will not send anyone to protect them at all. Ordinary people's lives are just beginning, and they won't be given any help. New Zealand has always been a relatively safe place, and they should have a good life there.
In fact, Li Cong also felt that he didn't need to worry about gains and losses. If he wanted them, he could change to another identity and pass by. According to Tektronix's calculations, it would take at least two years for the technology on earth to crack the cover of Li Cong's glasses. A hundred years later, who can say clearly what happened at that time?
"Okay, it's not a matter of a day or two to arrange this matter. This is just my idea. After I retire, I can spend three to five years to arrange these matters. I guess there will still be some problems on the parents' side." Some resistance, the importance of the little grandson to them can be imagined, now let's take a look at our most important plan at the moment." Li Yan knocked on the table and knocked back Li Cong's hún, now Li Cong still thinks about riding horses with his son and daughter on the prairie of New Zealand. Those days are also very happy.
Now Healthy Tobacco has been in trial operation around the world for four months, and a total of 12 million boxes have been sold, with 100 sticks per box, 10 boxes per stick, and 20 sticks per box. You can buy one box, and each region is also sold in limited quantities, so 12000000000 boxes around the world are sold immediately at the beginning of each day, and the price is not low. Li Cong's cheapest one is in The domestic price is 15 yuan a box, while abroad it is 35 yuan. Whether in poor Africa or in the rich United States, the price is the same. Of course, the amount of delivery is different.
"Our health storm is still okay. When I came back just now, I received a complaint from that kid from Qingshan, saying that after our cigarettes started selling in the United States, his drug business volume has decreased a lot. This time Is our sales method the same as Tibetan Immortal Liquor? In this way, we can give him part of it so that he can make up for it.” Li Cong still did not forget his good brother at this time, and now he started smoking healthy cigarettes Although the level of addiction is not as good as drug use, it is much better than the original cigarettes, and it is not so harmful to the body. Of course, many people want it. One third of the people in the United States have touched drugs. Naturally It is the largest drug distribution center in the world, and it is normal to disturb Hongmen's business, and it is reasonable for Li Cong to want to apologize.
"This time I don't plan to be the same as before. Our output can't be increased. Now our annual output is about 500 million boxes, and the global demand is more than 3 billion boxes, and this is only A small estimate, our planning department has already calculated that there are about 3 billion people smoking in the world, and our production volume can’t keep up. Besides, there are not some series that have been launched in advance, so this is okay. It is the same as Hidden Immortals, divided into six levels. This is my last plan. I want to make it bigger and open tens of thousands of directly-operated stores in thousands of cities around the world. Of course, we have our own It can also be sold in supermarkets. As for the highest level of 6, our price is 500,000 pieces, which is only US dollars, and the annual production limit is 10,000 pieces." Li Yan thought for a while and said, if this plan is really followed Based on Li Yan’s idea, more than 16,000 directly-operated stores will be established around the world. The investment alone will be tens of billions of RMB, and it may be even higher, and hundreds of thousands of employees will be recruited. Not such a big move anymore.
"Hehe, since my sister wants to play a big one in the end, I think 16,000 is definitely not enough. This number is not enough in China. Just look at the number of gas stations and you will know it completely. How about it, we will open it all over the world. There are a total of 500 million directly-operated stores, and start preparations now. You must get these things done before you retire. The 10% of the annual income of these directly-operated stores will be considered as my sister’s retirement salary, is that okay? I am not A stingy younger brother." Li Cong thought for a while and said that when his sister retired, he should indeed prepare a big gift, although the current 10% is only billions of RMB per year, but with the development , 10% of this year will definitely be tens of billions, hundreds of billions, or even trillions. The most fearful thing to do is a monopoly. Li Cong's plan is to directly control the world's cigarette market. As Li Yan's last plan, Li Yan must have devoted all of his efforts to the monopoly. This is also the largest investment of the energy group recently.
"Okay, I won't refuse. I'll go out immediately to make preparations. At the group high-level meeting in the afternoon, you come to officially announce this plan, including my retirement after completing this plan." Li Yan's eyes were also A little disappointed, I have been used to the director's position for more than ten years, although I said it was very easy, but when I really want to retire, I still feel a little uncomfortable.
As soon as Li Yan went out, Zhong Qingshan came in with Gongbu, the couple. Recently, the two of them lived a good life. Although Gongbu was diagnosed as infertile, Zhong Qingshan gave birth to another woman. Although Li Cong felt that this method was not very suitable for him, neither of them had any objections, and it was difficult for him to be the eldest brother.
"I don't think there is anything good about the two of you coming to the door. One must come to ask me for the right to sell. As for the other, I don't know what's going on." Li Cong said with a smile. Appearing in pairs, it seems that the relationship is quite good, which makes Li Cong also wonder if the wives in his family also like this appearance, and he seems to see them less often recently.
"Of course I have to ask you for the right to sell. Just now I looked at the recent sales of our association. Because of you, our sales in the drug market this year have directly decreased by one-tenth. This is hundreds of billions of yuan. , you can figure it out, or I won’t leave today.” Zhong Qingshan looked like a rogue, although this guy said something powerful, but Li Cong knew that this kid was just joking, and now Hongmen The main business of the company is to sell electricity at some gas stations in Asia. Although those old-fashioned businesses are also done, they have been relegated to the second line a few years ago. Now Hongmen has also established a large company. It is called Hongwu Group, and Zhong Qingshan became the chairman of the group. It became a private group second only to energy groups in China when it was established. The Hongwu Group was a little too reckless, and didn't even look at the fact that domestic business has already established its own rules, so there is no good end to such a mess.
"Boss, I am different from this guy. I came here purely to chat and see if you can drop something here. Now you are a precious person. Speaking of meeting, I just see you It’s not wrong for me to come and see my boss.” Gongbu said with a smile, usually she didn’t have this expression, but she just saw her husband joking with the boss, and she was also infected, usually When Kampot was in the group, he was very dignified, but he never had such a playful smile.
"You, Kampot is about to be brought down by you. You can't participate in this healthy cigarette plan. I discussed it with my sister just now. Our group will directly operate this time, and directly open 50,000 direct stores. The shopkeepers." Li Congzhen's words were not amazing, and he kept on talking. There are 50,000 directly-operated stores. Even Zhong Qingshan and Gongbu, who have seen the world, are a little bit unacceptable. Good guy, this is not a small one. Although the energy group has recently occupied the front pages of major newspapers, none of the news seems to be as violent as the one in front of us. If Kampot sells this news to the media, at least he can get dozens of dollars. The news fee of tens of thousands of dollars, this point Gongbu has actually been studying for a long time, she will do that when she gets Li Cong's consent, hundreds of thousands of dollars may not be a big deal in Li Cong's eyes, But in Kampot's eyes, this can build a hope primary school or a nursing home. These things have always been Kampot's favorite things.
In fact, China’s current education and pension reforms have contributed a lot to the Charity Department of the Energy Group represented by Kampot. Up to now, more than one-third of the free education schools in the country are provided by the Energy Group. Now Kampot is the largest One wish is to establish an energy university. There is a huge difference between this university and a primary school. Li Cong dare not promise this wish easily, so let's wait for a while.
Zhong Qingshan looked very disappointed, but soon this guy's eyes lit up, we can't do this, and our Hongwu Group's business is not limited to this, there are many, such as the one in front of us He has a preliminary idea for the plan of 50,000 directly-operated stores. There is also a construction company under the Hongwu Group. If this plan can be taken down, it will be billions of profits. The group is rich and powerful, but there is no shortage of this money. This is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that after taking over this transaction, the construction company under the Hongwu Group can also achieve a long-term development. This is the most important thing. Start your own brand first.
"Brother, I think we need to discuss the matter of cigarettes. I think I have to get involved in the matter of directly-operated stores. I am also the leader of Hongmen. You have to give me some if you come to Jinan once." To save face, I don’t want to think about selling cigarettes. Since it’s what our elder sister wants, we have to abide by it, right? Now I’m thinking about another thing. We still have to bring over the matter of this building. You know we Hongwu The construction company of the group is originally built by Yijian in Beijing. I feel that it is no problem to build hundreds of them for you at the same time. 50,000 is actually a bit big, but it will be no problem for me to mobilize after I go back.” Zhong Qingshan said without shame, Li Cong has seen the ability of Beijing No. 1 Construction. He participated in the national renovation plan before, but he wants to contract 50,000 directly-operated stores, and many of them are abroad. Is there a problem? They may not be able to eat it.
Seeing Li Cong frowned, Zhong Qingshan knew what was going on. He doubted his own strength. In order to reassure his elder brother, Zhong Qingshan gritted his teeth and said his plan, to buy Some domestic construction companies that have no way to survive now are actually directly related to the energy group. The energy group's grain base in the northwest has changed the strategy of the entire country, and they no longer stick to the 1.8 billion mu of arable land. There is a problem, so there began to be a lot of rich land, and the government began to invest in these lands one after another. The whole people began an era of large-scale construction, but this era did not exist for a long time, and there were still so many people. What's the point of having so many postings that can't be sold, so after the era of big construction, many construction companies will no longer survive, that is, they will be silent for a long time, and will eventually go bankrupt. At this time, the upstream companies began not to see where their future lies, but although these companies have no way out, they all have one characteristic, that is, there are many high-tech workers. If Zhong Qingshan can make these If everything is acquired, it will also be a great opportunity for the development of the construction group under the Hongwu Group.
In fact, some knowledgeable people in the Hongwu Group wanted to buy this construction group before, but now there are not so many jobs to buy. It is not a simple matter to bear the salary of hundreds of thousands of construction workers. It is different now. Even if Li Cong's directly-operated stores are only in the domestic part, Zhong Qingshan can make up his mind. Li Cong's money is used to brand himself. Even if he doesn't make money in this project, he can still have a good reputation in the end. In the future, the boss of the domestic construction industry will be determined. If such a good thing You'd be a fool if you didn't.
"Hehe, you kid will look for opportunities. No matter, this matter is left to anyone to do. Let me make a statement first. Everything must pass the inspection and acceptance. Otherwise, you will have to rework it for me." Friendship, this is my sister's last project before retirement, and Li Cong doesn't want to make any mistakes, so I have the following sentence. I believe Zhong Qingshan also understands the importance of this matter.
"Just don't worry about it. When did we disappoint you when we did business? It's rare for you to go back to Jinan. I'll be the host tonight? Let's have a drink?" Zhong Qingshan also hasn't seen Li Cong for a long time. The last time we met in Hong Kong, we met in a hurry. When Li Cong came back, he had already reported it at home. The old man chatted with him for a long time. He originally wanted to go home to eat with him at night. Here comes such a treasure. Just two strokes and one stroke is all it takes. When I go home to eat, I need to add two pairs of chopsticks.
"Okay, I think you don't want to be a hostess tonight, and you are still an hostess. Didn't you slap me in the face when you invited me to dinner in Jinan? You can see that you are not sincere. I will go home to have dinner with the old man tonight. You can go with me, too. I found a Sichuan cuisine chef in Hong Kong. I asked the housekeeper to spend 800,000 to throw a tuna over there. Let’s try it together when we go home? The old man has gotten a lot of good things recently. , I heard that there is a bottle of 30-year-old Moutai, which is true, and it is not the kind that can be taken out on the street." Li Cong said with a smile, although he is now drinking it at high-end banquets outside Hidden fairy, but this thing may be a rare thing for others, but for Li Cong and Zhong Qingshan, it is no problem for two people to drink Tibetan fairy as water every day, so the two usually When drinking, drink some other good wine.
"Then what are you waiting for? What time is it? Hurry up and pack up your things and get off work. This boss is also asking people to stay alive. It's already half past three and you still don't get off work. Evil capitalist???? "This kid really made Li Cong laugh for a long time. Anyway, no matter how important the rest of the things are, they are not as important as drinking. Let's go home and accompany the old man. Li Cong smiled and packed his things and went out with the two of them. I told my secretary that I would hold a family dinner at home in the evening and inform everyone in the Li family to go home for dinner. The secretary Li Cong can be said to be very leisurely. Recently, he changed a new one. The name of this person is Li Cong. I don't understand, but I know very well that this person is getting more and more beautiful, and he is still able to handle things. Li Cong nodded with a smile after ordering, there should be no mistakes.
Gonpo looked helplessly at his husband. You really don’t treat yourself as an outsider when there is a family banquet at his house. You are so eager to follow him, and you don’t even look at your identity. Are you uncomfortable? Zhong Qingshan doesn't care about Gongbu's white-eyed Zhong Qingshan. Moutai in the past 30 years is like Bordeaux red wine in the last century. How can I fall asleep at night if I let go of my things? And this stuff is not the same as others, it’s not common, those 30-year-old Flying Moutais on the street can’t be said to be fake, but there may not be many of them, Most of them are five or ten years old and they are very good. This bottle of Mr. Li’s is sure to be genuine without asking. Now that Mr. Li is the identity, who would dare to come to the door with a fake one?
"Haha, isn't this Qingshan? You haven't been here for a while, you kid. You feel comfortable talking about me. Look at my son, who talks and laughs with others outside, but when he sees me at home, he can't speak. , sit down, sit down, don’t leave tonight, let’s have a good drink???” Seeing his father’s enthusiastic expression, Li Cong felt whether he was his own son or Zhong Qingshan was the boy. , Why does it feel like this is his home, he doesn't bring anything and he comes here to eat and drink for nothing.
"Grandpa, haven't I been too busy recently? In fact, to be honest, I've wanted to come here a long time ago. Didn't I just go to my elder brother's place to do business, and said that your old man got Maotai for 30 years? I'm so greedy. Now I am an uninvited guest, old man, I don’t want my face anymore, let me drink to my heart’s content at night..." Speaking of which, the old man also liked some educated and reasonable people in the past, but the people he met later He was very polite, so he didn't have that thought in his mind. Occasionally it was rare to see Zhong Qingshan playing tricks like this. Now he was very happy to see him, and he was closer than his own son.
"It's okay. If you don't drink well, it's my fault. Tonight, I'll take out all the things at the bottom of my box, old woman, take out the big rooster I raised, and call the cook Don’t do anything, today I’m going to do it myself, and I’ll stew the chicken with wood myself. Put away all the seafood and everything else. They usually eat enough of these things outside. Let’s not have this meal today. There are so many delicacies from mountains and seas, they are purely home-cooked meals." The old man is very happy, Li Cong is happy to follow him, he has already consulted the doctor when he came back in the morning, and the health of the parents has been conditioned by the health doctor There is nothing to say about it, let alone a bottle of Moutai, even two bottles will be fine.
"Okay, Dad, you are so interested, why don't we ask the cook to help us today, we can do it ourselves, how about we all go to the kitchen to cook when they come back? Dad, since you all kill chickens Alright, then I'll make it, I'll make a sweet and sour carp, although it may not be delicious, but it will definitely be cooked." Li Cong saw that his father was already holding his sleeves, so he still had to do such a fun thing Yes, hurry up and get ready to show off for a while, his ability to cook fish is not bad, it can only be good, as he said, it may not be delicious, but it can definitely be cooked.
"No, you two can't do this thing today. I also have my own unique skills. My wife and I will go to the kitchen to have a look. If we don't compare you two tonight, I drank three cups..." This kid must be everywhere.
"Who speaks so loudly? I don't think anyone here dares to say that except you. I haven't cooked for a long time. I think you can't drag your daughter-in-law. You have to go down by yourself. Now your daughter-in-law fù has been requisitioned by me, let's go, Gonpo, let's clean it up..." Qingshan didn't finish her words, Zhou Yu came out, she has been a name in the group recently, and has been taking care of her at home For the elderly and children, when they came out and saw Li Cong's eyes were as soft as water.
"Sister-in-law, aren't you tearing things down? Forget it, I'll follow my elder brother to get fish. I said, elder brother, you can count as my contribution, and how big is your cup? Take it out and let me see it." Let's see first, if not, prepare some vinegar for me first, it will be troublesome if I get drunk." The kid just said that the whole family is happy, and he officially kicked off the prelude to the whole family's dinner preparation. Zhong Qingshan was notified at the door, and they all had to prepare a dish in the kitchen, which made the cooks in the kitchen very uneasy. They all felt that taking so much salary from the boss every month, But now all of them have been sent to the garden one by one. Is this where they come from? The boss said that you cook 365 days a year. Now you can rest. Let the bosses cook today. Rice.
There are also many Li family children who are used to eating western food, but seeing the elders are so happy, they also quietly put away their knives and forks. The old man has not been so happy for a long time. After a while, they all brought up the various dishes they made, but the old man was so happy that even his little grandson went to the kitchen to cut a plate of fruit.
"I said boy, are you fooling your old man? Do you think it's your cooking if you make a plate of apples?" Li Cong hugged Li Yin and put him on his tuǐ, the youngest son followed I can count the number of times I have met, but apart from some discomfort at the beginning, there is no problem now.
"Dad, how can it be counted? Just now you didn't say that fruit doesn't count, and you drink liquor, don't you eat fruit after drinking for a while?" The child wiped Li Cong's beard with his face and said , although they don't meet many times, this kind of father-son nature always exists.
"Yes, our baby is right. I think this plate of fruit is very good. Don't be dissatisfied with each of you. This is the first time my little ancestor has been near the kitchen. Each of you has to eat today's fruit." Remember the matter, otherwise my wife will not follow you." Li Cong's mother was not happy to see her son making things difficult for her grandson, and quickly carried her grandson from Li Cong's arms. It seemed that she was always the mother Looking at the child, this kid found a good posture very naturally when he was in his mother's arms. If he was not so skilled at ordinary times, he would definitely not be like this.
After playing around for a while, Li Cong looked up, and the people around seemed to lack his sister, Li Hui, and her family. Now the sister also has a son and a daughter, but they are a pair of twins. Usually, the old man is also rare. It's true, it's just because the in-laws are very rare, so I don't live here anymore. After all, the children in the daughter's family are different from the son's. They have to follow the grandparents.
"Mingzi, why isn't your sister here? You're waiting for them. Call and ask." Just as Li Cong wanted to ask, the uncle over there asked. In the past, the uncle was not used to being with his father. , said that the control is stricter. Now that they are older, the two brothers also feel a little closer, and they moved back no matter how uncomfortable they are. Usually, the two brothers go fishing and research together, and make small troubles when they are free. It's not bad to have a fight.
"Well, I called just now, and said I was on the road. I'll be there soon, and there's a traffic jam." Li Ming looked at his mobile phone. He made a call ten minutes ago. It seemed a little unclear. His sister answered the phone. The voice was a bit wrong when I was talking. I also know about the affairs of my sister's family these years. Although my family is very powerful, the in-laws did not say much about Li Hui's affairs. Anyway, the family relationship is not very good. That brother-in-law is a Li Cong knows what kind of person he is like. He looked for him once in the past. Who knows what he looks like now. He should remember it very clearly. I only gave him one chance. If something like that happens again In other words, the daughter of the Li family is not so easy to bully, thinking of this, Li Cong's face felt a little chilly.
Just when Li Cong wanted to call and ask, Li Hui brought her two children and her husband.
"Uncle, Dad, we're back. The road is too congested, and there are more and more vehicles in Jinan, Mao Mao. Doudou, hurry up and call someone. How did I teach you on the road?" Li Hui entered the door He just smiled and said, but the brother-in-law at the side didn't say anything about this matter, he took his seat unhurriedly, smiled at Li Cong and Li Ming's two brothers-in-law, and it was over.
In the past, my brother-in-law was considered well-educated and reasonable. What happened today? Several old people are here, and I don’t know how to go to say hello. Fist, it seems that if this kid wants to be beaten, he will go directly to beat him. Fortunately, Li Cong found out early. If the brother-in-law beat his brother-in-law directly, no one will come in in the future.
"Okay, okay, everyone is here, let's have dinner quickly, I'm so hungry, I don't care what you do, old man, what about your Moutai, you can't just send out an empty message and fool me Look, I personally cooked a big carp for you, come on, I'll give you some quick fat, you can try it quickly..." Zhong Qingshan also noticed that the atmosphere on the table was not very good Satisfied, quickly started interrupting, the old man really liked this, seeing everyone was so excited, he just took a bite with a smile, "En, not bad, we lost." This is a good evaluation of the old man. ! .