Chapter 1186 Live for Yourself

Zhang Xiaobai picked up Tang Jing and went to Chen Nanping's house.

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Sister Jing, do you think Brother Chen is stingy? It's not easy to invite guests back and they still eat at his house!"

Tang Jing smiled and said, "It's not easy for Brother Chen to invite guests back, why would he need a bicycle?"

As a person of the older generation, Chen Nanping maintained the glorious tradition of thrift and diligence.

Another way of saying it is stingy. Zhang Xiaobai thinks he is stingy enough, but he can't compare with Chen Nanping at all.

There is a little joke widely circulated in the steel plant, saying that the reason why Mr. Chen likes fishing is not because he likes the feeling, but because he doesn't spend money to eat fish. The fish he catches are placed in the refrigerator and he can eat them every meal.

Zhang Xiaobai asked, "Do you know what's going on?"

Tang Jing said, "You're back. I think we're talking about the specifics of withdrawing shares."

Zhang Xiaobai nodded, thinking the same thing as Tang Jing, and asked, "Have you asked an institution to estimate the value of the steel plant?"

Tang Jing said, "Brother Chen said he would officially retire at the end of December, and I haven't had time to ask an institution to evaluate it."

Zhang Xiaobai asked, "Sister Jing, how much do you think our steel plant is worth now?"

Tang Jing thought for a while and said, "Hardware such as office buildings and factory equipment, plus cash flow and profit, plus the brand effect of our Dengfeng, referring to the current steel market, it's at least 2 billion."

Evaluating the value of a company requires a special institution. Tang Jing just gave a rough account of the situation. Zhang Xiaobai was not surprised by this number. In fact, he had estimated it himself and it would only be more than this number.

If it is calculated based on 2 billion, Chen Nanping needs to give him 400 million to withdraw his shares. Although the steel plant is worth that much money, it is impossible to take out so much cash at once.

Zhang Xiaobai was silent for a moment and said, "The same thing. If we can't make up enough, we can write an IOU to Brother Chen. We must not let the old man suffer a loss."

Tang Jing nodded approvingly and said, "Okay. When we were partners, it was Brother Chen who managed everything. Without Brother Chen, there would be no Dengfeng today!"

The two chatted along the way and drove into Chen Nanping's community unknowingly.

Even though he was so rich, Chen Nanping still lived in an old community, and it was a house built after the earthquake.

Chen Nanping's wife passed away last year. His two children were away from home, and he lived alone.

The two went up to the third floor and knocked on the door gently.

After a while, Chen Nanping, wearing an apron, appeared in front of them and smiled, "Hey, come on, what else do you want to bring?"

Tang Jing was thoughtful and bought some fruit at the fruit shop at the door.

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Brother Chen, I just remembered your purpose. The reason you eat at home is to let us bring something!"

Chen Nanping pretended to fight and reached out to take the fruit.

Zhang Xiaobai had just entered the house and had not had time to change his shoes when he saw an old acquaintance sitting on the sofa.

"Ah! Brother Yang, you are here too!"

Yang Beidou looked at Zhang Xiaobai with a smile, "Yes, old man Chen finally invited the guests back, how could he miss me?"

Zhang Xiaobai changed into slippers, raised his thumb and said, "Great minds think alike!"

Chen Nanping frowned and said, "Old Yang, how dare you say that to me? Every time I go to your house, you make me pimple soup, and there are not even peanuts!"

Zhang Xiaobai immediately became a fence-sitter, nodded vigorously, and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I can prove it!"

Zhang Xiaobai actually ate pimple soup at Yang Beidou's house. Although it tasted good, there was indeed no vegetable.

Yang Beidou laughed.

A pair of old friends, living to such an old age, bickering is also a kind of fun.

Zhang Xiaobai looked at the dining table. Wow, not a single dish was served.

Zhang Xiaobai sighed and said, "Okay! It seems that I came at the right time. Leave it to me!"

Chen Nanping knew Zhang Xiaobai's cooking skills and untied his apron to help him put it on. Zhang Xiaobai looked unwilling.

Tang Jing smiled and said, "To be honest, Xiaobai looks really handsome in an apron!"

Chen Nanping cooperated and said, "Not only handsome, but the dishes he cooks are also delicious!"

Yang Beidou was not idle either. He clapped his hands and laughed, "Really? Then I have to taste Mr. Zhang's cooking skills today!"

Zhang Xiaobai pointed at the three people and counterattacked, "Okay, you guys just do this, and see if I don't spit in the dishes?"

Tang Jing smiled and said, "If you dare to eat, we dare!"

The two old men laughed heartily.

Zhang Xiaobai walked into the kitchen happily.

In fact, the rice was already cooked, and the vegetables had been cut and piled, and they were just about to be fried.

Zhang Xiaobai seriously suspected that this was intentional by Chen Nanping, and he was just waiting for him to cook.

Twenty minutes later, the meal was served, and Chen Nanping also added two cold dishes, mixed raw peanuts and ham sausage.

Chen Nanping smiled and said, "Xiaobai, your brother Chen is very nice, right? He knows that you like this kind of wine."

Zhang Xiaobai ignored Chen Nanping at all, his eyes fell on the bottle of Moutai, and he couldn't help licking his lips.

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Brother Chen, you are very particular! Who said that my brother Chen is stingy?"

Without waiting for Chen Nanping to make a move, Zhang Xiaobai opened the Moutai and poured three cups.

Chen Nanping looked at Tang Jing and smiled, "Mr. Tang can't drink now, eat more food, and take Xiaobai back later."

Tang Jing smiled and said, "You drink, I eat."

Chen Nanping picked up the wine glass and said, "It seems that the four of us are eating for the first time. Come on, let's have a sip!"

Tang Jing had water in her glass and took a sip.

Zhang Xiaobai clicked his tongue, "Moutai is still delicious!"

Chen Nanping said unhappily: "Okay, as the chairman of Su's Electric Appliances, let alone Moutai, you can even afford nectar!"

Zhang Xiaobai pretended not to hear, picked up a peanut and put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly.

This time, Yang Beidou raised the cup, "Xiaobai, long time no see, I toast you!"

Zhang Xiaobai took a sip of wine and said, "Brother Yang, where have you been in the past few years? There is no news from you."

After buying Xinhai Steel, Yang Beidou left Tangcheng. This was the first time they met in a few years.

Yang Beidou smiled and said, "As for me, I have been to many good places in the past few years. Let me tell you this, I have been to all the famous rivers and mountains in my country."

Zhang Xiaobai did not speak, but gave Yang Beidou a thumbs up.

In Zhang Xiaobai's heart, Yang Beidou is a tragic figure. His wife and children died in the earthquake, and he never remarried. He endured the pain alone and supported Xinhai Steel.

The lax management was not because Yang Beidou did not know how to manage, but because he wanted to get some tangible benefits for his relatives, and he did not hesitate to break up with his good friend Chen Nanping for this.

After selling Xinhai, he finally solved a big problem, and he was able to have time to see the outside world.

As for whether he was so happy, Zhang Xiaobai didn't know, but he just hoped that this senior could really let go of those unhappiness and live the remaining life well.

He had lived for others for too long, and he should live well for himself once.

Chen Nanping suddenly said: "Okay, let's talk about business!"