Hearing that he was going to eat with Gao Bowen, Lu Yiwei quickly waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I won't go. I still have to go home later."
He Jian had heard about the conflict between Gao Bowen and Lu Yiwei. He said, "Why? Are you scared? "
Lu Yiwei sneered and said, "What's there to be scared of?"
"Then let's go together."
"Forget it, I really don't want to go. I'm a little tired after running around for the whole day," Lu Yiwei continued to decline.
"Let's go," He Jian did not wait for Lu Yiwei to finish and dragged Lu Yiwei out of the door.
Helpless, Lu Yiwei could only bite the bullet and follow.
The place for dinner was Orchid Gardens. Ever since Lu Yiwei opened Veterans Fishing Harbor, he rarely came here to eat. At the door, He Jian smiled slyly and whispered, "Watch how I'm going to tease him tonight."
Looking at He Jian's confident look, Lu Yiwei was not sure. If he was not careful, Gao Bowen might think that he was the one who urged him to do it.
"Aiyo! Master He … "Before Gao Bowen could finish, he saw Lu Yiwei behind him. He was stunned and continued," Master Gao, I've been wanting to treat you to a meal for a long time. I know you've been busy. Come, come, come, sit. "Gao Bowen took the initiative to pull out a chair for him, showing his true character as a servant.
After settling He Jian down, Gao Bowen turned around and said, "Yiwei is here too."
Lu Yiwei did not say anything, he only smiled and nodded.
Tonight, other than Gao Bowen and Wei Guoqiang, there was also Du Jiaming, who had nothing to do with him. Du Jiaming looked at Lu Yiwei and kept winking and smiling as a greeting. Wei Guoqiang, on the other hand, had a gloomy face and was drinking tea by himself.
When Lu Yiwei arrived, he had already anticipated the attitude of this group of people. Even so, he did not panic in his heart. When the water comes, the earth will carry it out, the soldiers will carry it out. Let's see what they dare to do to me.
Gao Bowen poured a cup of tea and brought it over. He explained with a smile, "Xu Wannian, the director of the Resident Office in Beijing, was supposed to come over tonight, but the unworthy secretary went to the capital and hurried back. I hope Master He doesn't mind."
"Who the hell is Xu Wannian?" He Jian didn't give him a good look, implying that Xu Wannian was qualified to eat with him.
Gao Bowen's face turned red and white. He avoided the topic and said, "Waiter, please serve the dishes."
The wine cups were filled to the brim, and the meal began. Gao Bowen toasted first. He raised his glass and said, "Come, Master He, let me toast you first. Welcome to our Nanyang County to work!"
He Jian didn't raise his glass, which made Gao Bowen feel awkward. Suddenly, He Jian poured the wine in the cup to the ground, took the wine, and poured it into the bowl. He said, "County Kao, I'm a straightforward person, and I like to be straightforward. It's the same when I drink. Drinking one cup after another doesn't make me happy at all. How about this, you use the wine cup, and I'll use the bowl. I'll drink first! "After saying that, he picked up the bowl and drank it all up.
Seeing He Jian's posture, Gao Bowen didn't know what to do. He used the bowl, and he used the wine cup. It was too disrespectful. Helpless, he clenched his teeth and stomped his feet as he filled his bowl and drank it.
The Xijiang red wine was strong, and drinking it felt like burning a knife in the stomach, not to mention drinking it on an empty stomach. Gao Bowen instantly felt the world was spinning, but He Jian seemed to be fine. His alcohol tolerance was indeed extraordinary. The others saw it and muttered in their hearts.
"Come, Yiwei, let's drink." Gao Bowen picked up the wine cup and wanted to drink with Lu Yiwei.
"Don't!" He Jian stopped him. "You and I are using the bowl. Why is it Yiwei's turn to use the wine cup? That's not giving me any face."
Gao Bowen had boarded a pirate ship, and he couldn't get off even if he wanted to. He didn't expect "this dog" to be a mad dog. He regretted treating him to a meal today. Since it was like this, he could only pick up the bowl.
Lu Yiwei couldn't not appreciate his kindness, and was prepared to use the bowl. He didn't expect He Jian to stop him. "Just use the wine cup. Didn't you hear what the doctor said? You can't drink too much with your stomach problem, and you're still taking medicine."
He didn't expect He Jian to lie so easily. His face didn't turn red, and his heart didn't skip a beat. It was as if it was the truth. Lu Yiwei pushed He Jian away. "It's fine to drink a bowl of wine. It's not easy to get together with the County Kao. If you want to drink, let's drink to our heart's content."
"Enough!" He Jian's face suddenly tensed up. "If you insist, then I'll drink for you." After saying that, he snatched the bowl from his hand.
Regardless of whether it was true or not, how could Gao Bowen let He Jian drink? He quickly stopped him. "Forget it, forget it. Since Yiwei isn't feeling well, then don't drink too much. I'll finish it." After saying that, he gulped down another bowl of wine. If the first bowl of wine was like burning knives, then the second bowl was like burning the internal organs. It was like a raging sea, and it almost gushed out.
"Good, good!" He Jian applauded. "The County Kao can really hold his liquor. I'm impressed!"
After Gao Bowen finished toasting, according to the rank, it was Wei Guoqiang's turn. Although he was dismissed from his position and had been idling at home, he still received the treatment of a Section Chief. If Gao Bowen drank like this, how could he lower his rank? However, he really couldn't hold his liquor. He picked up the wine cup and said embarrassedly, "Master He, I can't hold my liquor well, and my body isn't feeling well. Why don't I use the wine cup?"
"You're not feeling well too?" He Jian asked.
"Mm, I'm getting old, so all sorts of illnesses appear. Don't mind me."
He thought that He Jian would understand, but he didn't expect He Jian to start shooting at him. "Don't come here to drink if you're not feeling well. Since you're here, make it quick. I hate people who dawdle the most. This won't do, that won't do, it's all up to you to decide. "
Wei Guoqiang finally experienced He Jian's "poisonous tongue." He turned to look for Gao Bowen to excuse himself. Gao Bowen quickly came to his rescue. "Master He, Guoqiang's body isn't good. However, when he heard that you're being treated to a meal, he insisted on showing his gratitude. Take care of your old comrade's body, just show your sincerity and let it go. "
"Since you're speaking up for him, then you can drink." He Jian didn't back down at all.
Wei Guoqiang saw that he couldn't avoid it anymore, so he braced himself and finished the wine in one gulp. He Jian didn't play any tricks either. He picked it up and drank.
Wei Guoqiang sat down, and Du Jiaming came up as well. He was more obedient, so he ate his bowl early.
He Jian said, "What's the rush? Guoqiang hasn't finished toasting yet." He pointed at Lu Yiwei beside him.
"Forget it, forget it." Lu Yiwei saw that the atmosphere was getting more and more out of control, so he quickly dissuaded them.
He Jian drank a little too much, but he could tolerate their arrogance and insist on Wei Guoqiang toasting.
Wei Guoqiang also threw caution to the wind. He didn't even say a word as he picked up his wine and drank.
After a round, everyone's faces were red, especially Wei Guoqiang. He had already closed his eyes in a daze, using his elbows to support his head as he rocked back and forth.
Since Lu Yiwei was present, some things couldn't be said. Gao Bowen had no choice but to find something to say. The atmosphere was very awkward.
Lu Yiwei knew that he couldn't continue the meal if he stayed, so he pretended to go to the washroom and came back. "Something came up at home, so I'll go back first."
He Jian saw that his goal had been achieved, so he didn't ask Lu Yiwei to stay and let him leave.
Lu Yiwei left Orchid Garden as if he was fleeing from something, and drove straight home. He knew that He Jian's actions tonight were not to help him vent his anger, but to add to his hatred. It seemed that there would be a fierce battle between him and Gao Bowen in the near future. He wasn't afraid. As long as he was open and aboveboard, he wasn't afraid of him. Bring it on.
When he got home, he saw that the television was on and his mother had fallen asleep on the sofa. Hearing footsteps, Liu Cuilan immediately opened her eyes and sat up. "Yiwei, you're back."
He watched as his mother gradually aged, especially after Lu Ling's marriage. She became even more haggard. It was said that old age was the time for people to enjoy life, but for farmers who had toiled their entire lives, it was a form of torture to suddenly be idle. It was too hard to live with one's fingers, so they might as well farm in the countryside. Besides, living in a family was a source of vitality. They had many children and grandchildren, so they were happy. But now, their daughter was married, and their son was always away. Their second son was nowhere to be found, and their granddaughter was with their daughter-in-law. It was just the old couple every day. Sometimes, they couldn't even talk for a day. It would be strange if they didn't get sick from being stifled.
Lu Yiwei knew where his mother's knot was. He felt guilty and asked, "Where's my dad?"
"Him?" Liu Cuilan stood up and said, "He's living a carefree life every day. This year, he's addicted to dancing, and he's always away from home. He's getting younger and younger."
Lu Yiwei chuckled and said, "Look at how open-minded my dad is. That's how people are. They always have to find something to do. You should go dancing too. Doesn't Auntie Wang next door ask you to dance every day? "
"I'm not going!" Liu Cuilan said, "If I have the time, I'd rather sit at home and watch TV or do some housework. Auntie Wang takes her grandson for a walk every day, and I … Sigh! Forget it, I won't talk about it anymore. Have you eaten? Mom will make it for you. "After that, she walked into the kitchen with her body hunched.
The reason why Lu Yiwei did not go home was because he was afraid to face this problem. But every time he came home and saw his mother like this, he felt very unhappy. He was also anxious, but he could not find a suitable person. He could not just randomly find someone on the street to marry, right? He sat down on the sofa and lit a cigarette in distress.
After a while, a bowl of noodles was served. Liu Cuilan said, "Right, I forgot to tell you. The doctor said that Jinpeng can be discharged tomorrow. Have you thought about how to arrange it? It's not like we can let him go back to our house, right?"
"What else can we do? His family is already like that. We can't let him go back alone. With his illness, he can't work in the fields in the future. Let's observe him for a while. I'll think of a way in the future. " As for Xia Jinpeng, Lu Yiwei had already thought of a place for him to go. After he recovered, he would also be sent to Dongcheng Coal Mine to work with Haidong.
"I've discussed it with your dad. He can't enter our house." Liu Cuilan said firmly.
Looking at his mother's serious look, Lu Yiwei did not reply. After a while, he said, "How about this? Bring him to my place. You don't have to worry about his three meals a day. I'll think of a way."
"What's the difference between going there and here?"
"What can I do? I can't just kick him out." Lu Yiwei was a little anxious and raised his voice.
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