What Cao Xiaolei meant was that when Lu Yiwei was Mayor Chu's secretary, his subordinates were indeed selective in treating him to a meal.
Lu Yiwei and Cao Xiaolei didn't have a common topic, so they chatted casually. From time to time, their eyes would glance at Shi Xiaoman, who was busy in the kitchen. Shi Xiaoman had a ponytail, and a strand of hair covered the right side of her face. While cooking, she would occasionally raise her orchid fingers and gently scratch the back of her ear. Her full and sexy red lips and pearly teeth were gently pursed and opened from time to time, which was very attractive. Shi Xiaoman seemed to have noticed something. She suddenly turned her head and met Lu Yiwei's eyes. She quickly turned her face away and continued cooking. Her cheeks instantly turned red, so she couldn't focus on anything.
Shi Xiaoman was born in an ordinary worker's family. She didn't have much ambition. After graduating from technical secondary school, she followed her family's wishes and went to work step by step. She got married and had children. Her life was ordinary without any ups and downs. As a traditional woman, she felt that supporting her husband and children was everything in her life. It was impossible for her to have any extravagant hopes. But since she met Lu Yiwei, Shi Xiaoman suddenly had a feeling of excitement. This was a feeling she had never had with her husband. Shi Xiaoman, who had never been in love, had a raging fire in her heart. She tried to break through morals and ethics and have a vigorous love. But every time she saw her obedient husband and obedient and pitiful daughter, her desire was extinguished. She kept telling herself that she must not do anything immoral.
Since the end of the election in Beihe Town, she hadn't seen Lu Yiwei again. But the more she couldn't see Lu Yiwei, the more she felt empty in her heart. It was as if something was missing, and she was even a little distracted. When a thought popped up, it shocked her. She had fallen in love with Lu Yiwei.
Struggling on the edge of morality, Shi Xiaoman was tormented. Her mind was filled with Lu Yiwei's figure. She could even recall Lu Yiwei's subtle movements. Every night, when her husband rode on top of her, she would pretend to be Lu Yiwei, to a point where she couldn't extricate herself. But when he returned to reality, it was just a dream.
This afternoon, after work, her husband suddenly invited Lu Yiwei to lunch. Shi Xiaoman immediately showed a strong enthusiasm, which made Cao Xiaolei suspicious. However, he couldn't care less about that now. He wanted to change his fate, and the things he had in his hands were enough to trade with Lu Yiwei.
After three cups of wine, Cao Xiaolei was already in a drunken state. His face was as red as a monkey's butt as he poured wine for Lu Yiwei and said, "Mayor Lu, I, Cao Xiaolei, have never admired anyone in my life, except for you."
Lu Yiwei habitually lit up his cigarette and sneered, "Brother Cao, you're too serious. What glorious deeds do I, Lu Yiwei, have to be worthy of your admiration?"
"Hi!" Cao Xiaolei took advantage of the alcohol and said, "Let's not talk about other things. How many people can be like you? You fall down in one place, and then you endure hardships and bravely move forward, and then stand up strongly in another place? No one can do that."
Lu Yiwei didn't want to talk about the past, so he drank the wine and said, "Let's not talk about the past. Sometimes, people are forced. If you were in my shoes, you can also do it."
"No, no, no!" Cao Xiaolei quickly waved his hand and said, "I don't have your courage. I can't! If I could save myself, I would have quit my job a long time ago. But I'm still earning ¥400 a month to support my family. "
Lu Yiwei felt that the house was a little warm, so he stood up and took off his coat. Shi Xiaoman saw it and quickly came over to take the coat and carefully hung it on the hanger.
Lu Yiwei was already in a terrible mood, so he planned to drink to his heart's content tonight. He poured a glass of wine for Cao Xiaolei and said, "Brother Cao, I'll say a few more words. In your current situation, I think you should take a leave of absence and go out to do something. It will definitely be better than what you're doing now."
Seeing that Lu Yiwei had fallen into the trap, Cao Xiaolei continued, "Mayor Lu, what you said is exactly what I'm thinking. But I don't have the ability, and I don't have the ability. Tell me, what can I do?"
Lu Yiwei said, "I don't dare to come to a conclusion. But no matter what you do, as long as you can persevere, you will definitely be able to make money."
Cao Xiaolei downed another glass and sighed. "Brother Lu, to tell you the truth, I don't have any skills. When I go out, I'll be a useless person. I really can't do anything. If you're willing, I might as well work for you."
Lu Yiwei immediately became alert. It seemed that this was the reason why Cao Xiaolei had invited him to dinner. He smiled and said, "Work for me? Don't joke around, haha … "
Unexpectedly, Cao Xiaolei said with a serious face, "Brother Lu, I'm really not joking with you. I mean it."
Seeing this, Lu Yiwei lowered his head and picked up some food. "Then what do you plan to do?"
Cao Xiaolei did not beat around the bush and said directly, "I've told you, I'm a useless person. If you want me to leave my profession and do something else, I really can't do it. I want to work with you."
Cao Xiaolei's words piqued Lu Yiwei's interest. He said, "Then how do you propose we work together?"
Cao Xiaolei leaned forward and said, "Don't we have a canning factory under our non-staple food processing factory? I plan to buy it."
Lu Yiwei's brain worked fast. He immediately understood Cao Xiaolei's intention. But he pretended not to understand and said, "Well, go on."
At this time, Shi Xiaoman walked out of the kitchen and sat in front of Cao Xiaolei. She poured some wine while listening to her husband's grand plan.
Cao Xiaolei continued, "Some time ago, when I accompanied the leader of my unit for a meal, I accidentally heard him say that he plans to sell the canning factory to increase the benefits of the employees. When I heard this, I thought of you. Aren't you planting an orchard in Beihe Town? If the products are further processed, not only can you increase the production value, but you can also change your development model of a single business. What I mean is, if I buy the factory, you provide the raw materials, I'll be responsible for the processing, and we'll share the sales. What do you think? "
Cao Xiaolei's words tempted Lu Yiwei. He really did not think of this. Cao Xiaolei might not look handsome, but he's got something in his mind. Although Lu Yiwei was tempted, he still did not give in. He said, "The orchard has just started, and it's not mature yet. Besides, I've only planted 30 mu of land, and there's only one apple variety. If it's according to what you're thinking, it's far from the level you're talking about."
Cao Xiaolei pulled his chair forward and said, "This is the reason why I invited you to dinner tonight. I heard from Xiaoman that you will be expanding the scale of your plantation next year, and the new Village Head, Niu Fuyong, also intends to replicate your model. Also, that coal mine also has the same idea. If that's the case, don't you have sufficient raw materials? In addition, after spring next year, you need to change your business strategy. Set up a company to manage it, and then increase the variety of fruits to ensure variety. "
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