After a while, the dishes were served. The main theme of the day began.
Xu Qingshan spoke first, "Fuyong, I guess Mayor Lu has already told you. What are your plans?" Then, he chewed on the pig trotters.
Since Lu Yiwei had laid the groundwork, Niu Fuyong immediately replied, "Whether or not I can succeed this time depends on Mayor Xu. Don't worry, as long as you help me succeed, I know what to do."
"You're treating me like an outsider. Between brothers, there's no need to talk about other things. If there's someone I like, I'll be willing to throw myself at him. For example, your Brother Niu. I'll risk my life to accompany you and play with you to the end." Xu Qingshan said words that went against his heart, but his face was actually not red at all.
Lu Yiwei added fuel to the fire, "Don't you know Mayor Xu? Tell me, how many things has Mayor Xu done for you all these years? Has he even opened his mouth to talk to you? At most, he'll smoke two cartons of cigarettes and drink two bottles of wine from you. This kind of friendship is indestructible. "Lu Yiwei felt disgusted after saying that.
Niu Fuyong reacted quickly and said, "Yes, Mayor Xu has done a lot for me all these years. I'm very grateful. Brother Xu, if you have any requests, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I, Niu Fuyong, will do it without hesitation."
Xu Qingshan was flattered layer by layer, and his face bloomed with joy. He threw away the pig trotter, clapped his hands, and said, "Since Brother Niu trusts me so much, I will go all out and do my best to help Brother succeed. But … "
The word "but" made Niu Fuyong a little excited. He knew that Xu Qingshan would never make a losing deal. As long as he had conditions, he was not afraid that Xu Qingshan would not do his best. He said casually, "But what? Mayor Xu, you don't have to be so polite with me. We're all on the same side."
Lu Yiwei also heard the hidden meaning in Xu Qingshan's words. He was about to go to the toilet when Xu Qingshan pulled him back, "Brother Lu is not an outsider. I'll be straightforward. Sigh, every family has its own problems. "
Xu Qingshan took a sip of wine and said, "My son brought his girlfriend home some time ago and proposed to get married."
Lu Yiwei remained silent, quietly waiting for Xu Qingshan to play the trick of injuring himself.
Niu Fuyong added, "It's a good thing that your son is getting married. You should be happy."
Xu Qingshan sighed and said, "What's the reason? But I can't be happy. My son asked me for a house the moment he opened his mouth. Think about it, I'm just earning a dead wage. How can I have so much money to buy a house for him? It's really worrying me and my wife.
Niu Fuyong immediately understood his intention and said directly, "Brother Xu, don't beat around the bush with me. Tell me, how much do you need?"
Xu Qingshan saw that Niu Fuyong was as forthright as ever, so he stuck out his thumb and index finger and said, "80,000 more."
Niu Fuyong thought that Xu Qingshan would ask for an exorbitant price. When he heard it was only 80,000, he did not frown and said, "Hey! I thought it would be a lot more. How about this, I'll give you 100,000, and the 20,000 will be my wedding gift to my nephew. You can't just buy a house and not renovate it, right? "
Xu Qingshan originally thought that Niu Fuyong would prepare a set of excuses. He did not expect him to be so forthright and even give him an additional 20,000. This made him feel a little touched, so he hurriedly said, "80,000 is enough. I don't want a single cent more."
"Why are you being so courteous with me? It's a deal. I'll go get the money after the meal." Niu Fuyong raised his glass and clinked it with Xu Qingshan before downing it.
Xu Qingshan let Lu Yiwei be present as he had his own plans. He put down his glass and said, "Fuyong, let's put the ugly words first. I'm the one who lent you this money. When I have it, I'll definitely return it to you. Look, Mayor Lu is also here to be our witness."
Lu Yiwei could not help but admire Xu Qingshan's cleverness. He took someone else's money and still pretended to be obedient. He kept saying that he was borrowing it and even said that he would return it. When would he return it? That was another matter. Xu Qingshan had asked him to be present and "borrow" money openly to prevent Niu Fuyong from digging up the past and saying that he had taken his money in the future. Xu Qingshan had probably practiced this watertight method countless times.
Niu Fuyong waved his hand and said, "What borrow? That's not nice to hear. It's a great thing for a child to get married. Even if I have to give him a house, I'm willing."
Xu Qingshan suddenly said in a serious tone, "Two different things. Favors are favors, but I still have to make it clear. I'm the one who borrowed the money. If you don't lend it to me, just pretend that I didn't say anything."
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