Judging from how casual Bai Yuxin and Zhang Zhiyuan were, one could tell that the two of them had a close relationship. When Zhang Zhiyuan got off the vehicle, he hammered Bai Yuxin. "I don't care. If there's no food, you can make it for me. Hurry up, I'm starving."
Bai Yuxin chuckled, "How can I mistreat my County Magistrate? I've already prepared the food, let's go now."
The vehicle arrived at a restaurant. It wasn't big, and it looked a little shabby. After getting off the vehicle, Bai Yuxin immediately explained, "County Magistrate, I initially wanted to invite you to a restaurant, but I think it's better to forget about it since you've been feasting every day. This restaurant might look small, but you can eat authentic three-eyed fish and buckwheat fish. "
Hearing that, Zhang Zhiyuan nearly drooled and immediately said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go in!"
After entering the restaurant, Lu Yiwei finally saw Bai Yuxin's face clearly with the help of the light. He had a medium build with tanned skin and regular facial features, but there was a two-inch scar on the corner of his right eye. His expression was melancholy with white hair on his temples. If it wasn't for Zhang Zhiyuan mentioning his age, Su Tao would have thought that he was in his fifties.
After they sat down, the chauffeur, Xiao Guo, went to pour tea while Zhang Zhiyuan introduced Lu Yiwei. But the moment Zhang Zhiyuan mentioned Lu Yiwei's name, Bai Yuxin's eyes lit up and she excitedly said, "You're Lu Yiwei? I've heard a lot about you!"
"You guys know each other?" Bai Yuxin's reaction baffled Zhang Zhiyuan, so he asked, "You guys know each other?"
Bai Yuxin laughed, "I've long heard of his name, but I've never met him in person. Now that I've met him, I finally know who he is. I'm working at the Association for Science and Technology, and I've heard that there's someone in Nanyang County who's doing orchard farming and is very successful. I've always wanted to visit, but I just can't find the time. Now that's great, I'll definitely go another day. "
When Lu Yiwei heard this, he replied humbly, "You flatter me, Brother Bai. I'm just leading the villagers to become rich. Actually, it's not that big of a scale. It's just been put into production, and the results are average." Lu Yiwei didn't know the other party's position, so he could only follow the Jianghu custom and call him Brother Bai. That would make them seem closer.
Bai Yuxin was very happy to address him as such. She smiled and said, "Brother Lu, you're really modest. We're also planning to grow fruit trees in the suburbs. You'll have to give us some pointers when the time comes."
Hearing Bai Yuxin's words, Zhang Zhiyuan couldn't help feeling sour in his nose. After adjusting his emotions, he said, "Let's not talk about work!"
"Oh, haha. Right. Let's not talk about work," Bai Yuxin said cheerfully. She didn't seem to have any complaints about her current job.
Since there weren't many people, the dishes were quickly served. Although the appearance of the dishes couldn't be compared to those in big hotels, they smelled delicious. Zhang Zhiyuan was starving, so he couldn't be bothered about those things. He started eating without caring about his image. Shortly after, he finished a bowl of Buckwheat Noodles and Fish. When he was full, he praised the food.
When they came out of the restaurant, Bai Yuxin suggested to visit his house. Looking at his watch, Zhang Zhiyuan said, "It's late, so I won't disturb Sister-in-law. I'm just passing by and came to see you."
"You're leaving so soon?" Bai Yuxin said with a regretful tone.
"Why? Do you still want me to stay? "Zhang Zhiyuan smiled.
"Of course. It's not easy for me to come here, so we can chat. It's too suffocating for me to be alone." As Bai Yuxin spoke, tears welled up in his eyes. It was obvious that his life wasn't going well.
Letting out a long sigh, Zhang Zhiyuan looked at Bai Yuxin. "Yuxin, you must have suffered all these years, but your days will come to an end soon."
"What?" Bai Yuxin was shocked. "Speak clearly!"
Zhang Zhiyuan shook his head. "That's all I can say. Try not to go out these few days. I'll bring you good news."
Bai Yuxin knew the rules of officialdom, so she didn't ask further.
In the car, the driver, Xiao Guo, asked Zhang Zhiyuan, "County Zhang, are we going home or back to Nanyang County?"
Zhang Zhiyuan thought about it. "Let's go back to Nanyang."
Back in Nanyang County, Zhang Zhiyuan went back to his dormitory to rest. The driver, Xiao Guo, dragged Lu Yiwei to his dormitory, saying that he wasn't full and wanted a drink. Lu Yiwei had no choice but to follow him to the hostel.
In the dormitory, Xiao Guo took out two roasted chickens from the cabinet and smiled at Lu Yiwei. "Wait here. I'll get the waiter to heat them up."
After Xiao Guo left, Lu Yiwei called Li Haidong worriedly. Li Haidong didn't pick up. Lu Yiwei guessed that he had too much to drink, so he didn't ask further.
Not long after, Xiao Guo came up with a plate of roasted chicken and two bottles of good wine. She said cheerfully, "Brother Lu, you don't have to go back tonight. Stay here. We haven't had a drink alone, so don't say no to me."
Since Xiao Guo was so hospitable, Lu Yiwei didn't have any reason to reject. He took the wine and said, "Whoever doesn't finish it is a dog!"
"Haha … I like how refreshing you are. Come on, you think I'm afraid of you?" Xiao Guo said with the spirit of brotherhood.
After taking a sip, Lu Yiwei tore off a drumstick and ate it. He asked about Bai Yuxin curiously.
Xiao Guo knew what the driver should and shouldn't say, but seeing that Zhang Zhiyuan valued Lu Yiwei so much, he treated him as one of his own. He told him everything about Bai Yuxin.
After listening, Lu Yiwei sighed at Bai Yuxin's legendary career. At the same time, he understood why Zhang Zhiyuan pleaded for Bai Yuxin.
Actually, Zhang Zhiyuan didn't really want to use Bai Yuxin. As the saying goes, a leopard never changes its spots. Zhang Zhiyuan wasn't sure if Bai Yuxin would make the same mistake again. But in order to please Tan Liangnian, he knew that Bai Yuxin had been a thorn in his side for many years. Since Bai Yuxin didn't want to talk about it, he might as well solve the old leader's problem himself. This would give him a way out and achieve his goal.
Bai Yuxin wasn't useless. She was bold, ruthless, and wasn't afraid of offending people. Restructuring a company would definitely violate the interests of some people. If there wasn't someone who could control the situation, the restructuring wouldn't go smoothly. Zhang Zhiyuan saw this point in Bai Yuxin and decided to transfer her to his side.
Besides, transferring Bai Yuxin to the district wouldn't attract too much attention. It would protect the old leader's face and give Bai Yuxin a way out.
After drinking half a bottle of wine, Xiao Guo talked about the situation in the district. He said, "Brother Lu, you also know that County Zhang's position in Nanyang is very awkward. Although he's the County Head, he can't do anything because of Liu's power. I'm anxious. Zhang Zhiyuan thinks highly of you, so you have to worry about County Zhang. "
Xiao Guo was speaking from the bottom of his heart. Putting aside the fact that he was thinking about Zhang Zhiyuan's career, he and Zhang Zhiyuan were in the same boat. If his master had a good future, he would naturally continue to live well. If something went wrong, it would be fine if he lost his job, but he was afraid that it would be hard for him to find a job in the future.
Lu Yiwei said, "Kaizi, even if you don't say it, I know what to do. But I don't have the ability to do it. At least my position is awkward. Let's say County Zhang's secretary, but County Zhang never said that he doesn't know what his position is when he does things. You're from the Creative Defense Command, who would look up to you if you go to another company to discuss work? "
Xiao Guo said, "Actually, County Zhang has the intention to let you be the director of the government office. You know what happened before the New Year, but it was put aside because of Liu. Don't think too much about it. Since you're going out to do things, it must be County Zhang's tacit approval. Whoever dares to disobey will be punished! "
It was easy to say, but difficult to do. Xiao Guo's thoughts were relatively simple. Lu Yiwei smiled and didn't say anything.
Xiao Guo's alcohol tolerance was really low. He fell asleep before finishing a bottle of wine. Lu Yiwei was helpless. He helped him make the bed, took off his clothes, and covered him with a blanket. Lu Yiwei wasn't in the mood to drink anymore. He simply tidied up the room and laid on the bed with a troubled mind. He didn't feel sleepy at all.
He was worried about Li Haidong. He didn't know how it was going, but the other party didn't pick up the phone. He hoped that everything would go well. Lu Yiwei thought about what Zhang Zhiyuan said about Su Meng's marriage. Although he was already prepared, it was about to happen, and he still felt uncomfortable. He felt that something was stuck in his chest, and he couldn't breathe. No matter what, his relationship with Su Meng for more than four years was written off just like that. He was considering whether he should go to Su Meng's marriage. To be honest, he didn't want to go!
If he went, what identity would he attend? Friend? Or ex-boyfriend? What would he say when he saw Su Meng's husband, Ren Dongfang? Would he feel awkward when he saw Su Meng's father, Su Qiming? And how would he face the leader who knew about their relationship … No matter from which angle, it wasn't appropriate.
If he didn't go, would Su Meng be sad? Would it seem that he wasn't magnanimous enough? This was really a difficult decision.
Little Guo's snoring was getting louder and louder, and it was rhythmically rising and falling, which made Lu Yiwei even more confused. In the end, he couldn't bear it anymore, so he went out of the room to the corridor for a smoke.
The traffic in Nanyang County was blocked, so the guest house was mainly used for unit consumption and temporary guests. Basically, there weren't any transient people living there. Plus, it was just after the New Year, so the guest house was surprisingly quiet. Only Little Guo's thunderous snoring could be heard.
Looking at the dark night sky, Lu Yiwei thought of his daughter, Lu Feiyu. He had been gone for a few days, and he didn't know how they were doing. He didn't know if Xiao Yu had enrolled in school. He planned to take some time to visit when he was done with his work. It was really not easy for a woman to live in another city.
"Ring ring …" The phone in Lu Yiwei's pocket rang. He took it out and saw that it was Li Haidong's call. His heart couldn't help but tighten, and he hoped that it was good news. He looked around and walked to the end of the corridor as he answered the call.
"Where are you? Why didn't you answer the phone? "Lu Yiwei asked straightforwardly.
Li Haidong said, "Brother Lu, we're in Nanzhou City. That Manager Lu is really a big pervert. He asked for two girls, and now he's making love in his room. Cao Xiaolei isn't easy to deal with either. After that, he went to gamble. "
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