Lu Yiwei opened it with interest, pinched a pinch of it in his hand and examined it for a while. He then put it to his nose and sniffed it. He then put it to his mouth and chewed it. After carefully tasting it, he praised: "Not bad, the tea leaves are fine, the color is black, the golden hairs are exposed, the taste is mellow and mellow, the fragrance is especially long lasting, like flowers, fruits, honey, worthy of being a top quality tea. Brother, you are very thoughtful. "
Nanyang County is located in the Loess Plateau. Because of the high alkalinity of the soil, there is a custom of drinking tea after tea. Over the years, he had developed the habit of drinking black tea in the winter and green tea in the summer. Black tea was fermented and dried. Tea polyphenols underwent enzymatic oxidation under the action of oxidase. The content was reduced, and the stimulation to the stomach was reduced. In addition, the oxidation products of tea polyphenols can also promote human digestion, so black tea can nourish the stomach.
Winter is coming, the northwest wind is blowing outside, and it is snowing heavily. The farmers of Nanyang County are sitting on the warm kang, drinking steaming hot black tea, watching TV, playing cards and mahjong, or chatting. In short, life is enjoyable.
"You are welcome." Zhou Sanmao did not speak much, but every word he said was full of sincerity, without the slightest pretense.
Lu Yiwei put away the tea and asked: "How is the natural will?"
Zhou Sanmao sighed and said: "So-so. You also know that due to the international financial crisis, the coal market is not doing well. These days, I mainly sell loose coal for the winter coal supply. I can guarantee that I will not make a loss, but I can't earn much. I can barely make ends meet."
Lu Yiwei laughed: "I told you a while ago that the financial crisis has nothing to do with me. I didn't expect you to say it now. It's not easy, it means you have learned."
"Two days ago, when I was delivering coal to the power plant, I heard something from a manager. Hehe, I can't be compared to a great intellectual like you without studying." Zhou Sanmao was a few years older than Lu Yiwei, and he was very respectful to intellectuals.
When the dishes were served, they were all ordinary home-cooked dishes. There was Lu Yiwei's favorite mutton pot, stir-fried pork kidney, and broccoli, which was a very rare seasonal vegetable at that time. In the era when there were no greenhouses, these dishes had to be flown in from the south. Each dish was extraordinarily expensive, and only a "tycoon" like Lu Yiwei could afford it.
Zhou Sanmao called Zhao Xiaomei over and said: "Give me a stir-fried pig intestine and a boiled potato."
Lu Yiwei laughed and said, "Aren't you sick of eating potatoes every day? When we get to the restaurant, change it up and eat some fresh vegetables."
Zhou Sanmao said, "I'm just a country bumpkin. I can't live without potatoes no matter where I go. No matter how much I eat, I still find this dish the most practical and reliable."
As Zhou Sanmao still had something on in the afternoon, Lu Yiwei did not let him open the bottle of wine. So, he ordered two bottles of Jianlibao.
Lu Yiwei went straight to the point: "I am here to ask for your opinion. Are you interested in becoming the Village Chief?"
Zhou Sanmao was stunned for a while and quickly waved his hand: "Brother Lu, don't joke with me. Becoming the Village Chief? Did I hear wrongly?"
Lu Yiwei said seriously: "Sanmao, I am not joking with you. I have taken over Xikou Village for this election, and I want you to participate in the election."
Zhou Sanmao shook his head repeatedly and said, "Xikou Village belongs to the Ma family and the Tian family. I'm just an outsider. Even if I want to, those people will eat me alive. No, no!"
Lu Yiwei was not discouraged and continued: "Do you know how to play chess?"
Zhou Sanmao replied: "Of course."
"Look, if there is only a horse and a xiang left on the chessboard, who do you think is better?" Lu Yiwei gestured on the table.
Zhou Sanmao replied without hesitation: "Of course, the horse is better."
"Wrong!" Lu Yiwei replied firmly. "The horse moves in the sun, and the xiang moves in the field. Every chess piece has a fixed pattern. The horse can be used to attack on the battlefield, and the xiang can only move in his own territory. But to stop the horse, you need external help. If not, you will not be able to win against your opponent. If there is a pawn, the tables will turn. You are the pawn, and with your existence, you will be able to show your power. "
Zhou Sanmao still does not understand what Lu Yiwei is saying, but he still rejected: "No, no. I will not be involved in this. It is good enough that I can protect myself. If one day, the mine does not provide me with coal, where can I go?"
Lu Yiwei saw this trick is not working, and he changed his strategy: "Then tell me something from the bottom of your heart. Do you want to be the Village Chief?"
Zhou Sanmao had never thought about this question, but Lu Yiwei suddenly brought it up. He really wanted to be the Village Chief. After all, it is to bring honor to the ancestors. This point is not much different from Niu Fuyong. But the conditions of Xikou Village do not allow it. The Ma and Tian families are powerful. How can they let the power fall into the hands of others. Zhou Sanmao first nodded, then shook his head.
Lu Yiwei caught the message from Zhou Sanmao's eyes, so he said: "If you want to be the Village Chief, I can help you. As for the rest, we will think about it later. Tonight, Uncle Xu wants you to go to his place. He will tell you what to do. "
"Half Immortal Xu?" Zhou Sanmao was surprised. In his heart, Half Immortal Xu is a god. His words are more useful than his parents.
Lu Yiwei nodded.
After hesitating for a long time, Zhou Sanmao reluctantly nodded and said: "Okay, I will go. As for the Village Chief you mentioned, I am not interested."
In fact, Lu Yiwei is very clear that the Xikou Village Chief has been trapped in a vicious circle for many years. Because of the conflict between the two families, he did not hesitate to support his own family to elect the Village Chief. He often neglected to bring in outsiders to balance the situation. At the end of the day, the conflict between the families is superficial, but the conflict of interests is the root. Because the village's coal mine was contracted to outsiders, the contract fee became the focus of the villagers' debate. And no matter who becomes the Village Chief, they all want to make a fuss about this, neglecting to bring benefits to the villagers. If someone suddenly jumped out and said to use the money to do something practical for everyone, whether it is horses or fields, they will all support the person who does practical things for the people. Obviously, the honest Zhou Sanmao is the best candidate.
After eating, Zhou Sanmao drove to the provincial capital. Lu Yiwei packed dumplings for Shi Xiaoman and was about to leave when he was suddenly stopped by Zhao Xiaomei.
Seeing that her mother is not in front of her, Zhao Xiaomei called Lu Yiwei into the inner room and timidly said: "Brother Lu, I want to discuss something with you."
Lu Yiwei curiously said: "Speak."
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