Hearing Xia Ruofei's voice, Wu Liqian's resentment instantly turned into surprise, and a smile bloomed on her face. "It's Ruofei! How long has it been since you last called me? "
"I was just worried that you were busy and didn't have time to talk to me." Xia Ruofei teased her, then asked with concern, "Sister Qian, what happened? Why are you so angry? "
Wu Liqian said casually, "Nothing! It's just that I'm a little anxious about work! Let's not talk about this anymore. Why are you looking for me? "
"I have something to consult you about," Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "It's hard to explain over the phone. Let me treat you to a meal! Are you free? "
Wu Liqian smiled bitterly and said, "I'm free anytime. Just tell me the time and place."
With how marginalized she was now, even if she didn't come to work for two days, no one would notice it.
For a member of the Standing Committee and the second-in-command of the government, this was quite abnormal.
Of course, Xia Ruofei couldn't have noticed anything from Wu Liqian's words. Plus, the two of them were on the phone, so they couldn't see each other's expressions.
So, Xia Ruofei didn't think much about it and said directly, "How about Ling's Private Kitchen at six o 'clock tonight?"
"No problem!" Wu Liqian said. "I've heard that the Buddha jumps over the wall here is very authentic. It's a pity that the working class can't afford it! And it's too hard to make an appointment … "
Xia Ruofei laughed and said, "Then, I'll talk to them today. In the future, if Sister Qian wants to eat Buddha jumps over the wall, you don't have to make an appointment!"
"You're quite influential!" Wu Liqian laughed lightly.
"Hehe, that shop is my girlfriend's business …" Xia Ruofei said.
Wu Liqian was stunned. Then, she remembered that Xia Ruofei's girlfriend, Ling Qingxue, was the little princess of Ling's Restaurant. Wasn't Ling's Private Kitchen a business under Ling's Restaurant?
A faint sense of loss arose in her heart, but she quickly smiled and said, "So that's how it is! Then I won't stand on ceremony with you! "
"Of course!" Xia Ruofei said, "Six o 'clock in the evening, be there or be square!"
"Be there or be square!"
After Wu Liqian hung up the phone, Xia Ruofei's sunny and clean face involuntarily appeared in her mind. The corners of her mouth unconsciously curled into a beautiful arc. The haze of the past few days seemed to have been dispelled quite a bit …
Night had just fallen on the three mountains, and the lights were waning.
Business at Ling Ji Private Kitchen was booming as usual, but in the quiet backyard, it was still very quiet.
Xia Ruofei sat at the tea table and personally brewed a pot of Da Hong Pao. Amidst the lingering fragrance of sandalwood, the unique fragrance of tea from Peach Garden's Da Hong Pao lingered in the room, giving off a refreshing feeling.
There was a light knock on the door, and then the waiter pushed the door open.
Xia Ruofei looked up and saw Wu Liqian, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, walking in.
Wu Liqian seemed to have lost some weight. Even though she had put on some light makeup before leaving the house, it still couldn't hide her haggard look.
"Sister Qian, you're here!" Xia Ruofei stood up and greeted her. "Come and have a cup of tea!"
Then, Xia Ruofei said to the waiter, "Inform the kitchen to serve the cold dishes first. Buddha jumps over the wall in ten minutes!"
"Yes, Boss Xia!" The waiter bowed slightly and said. Then, he left the room and closed the door behind him.
Wu Liqian looked at Xia Ruofei and smiled. "You look good! It seems like you've been living a good life! "
Xia Ruofei pulled out a chair for Wu Liqian like a gentleman. When she sat down, he gently pushed her in. Then, he walked around the tea table and sat opposite Wu Liqian. He skillfully poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Wu Liqian.
Xia Ruofei said, "Sister Qian, you don't look too good. Are you too tired from work? You're a leader, so you shouldn't put so much pressure on yourself! Your body won't be able to bear it … "
Wu Liqian's heart warmed. These days, she had been confused, helpless, and even angry. A series of negative emotions had been thrown to the back of her mind. Although she hadn't seen Xia Ruofei for a while, she didn't feel the slightest alienation. Instead, her mood had become much calmer.
"I'm fine. It's just that I haven't been sleeping well recently …" Wu Liqian said lightly.
"Don't be nervous!" Xia Ruofei said, "How about this! I'll take your pulse in a while and give you a prescription to recuperate. Sister Qian, you have to know how to take care of your own body! Your body is the capital of the revolution. You don't need me to teach you this, do you? "
"I know!" Wu Liqian said softly. Then, she smiled and said, "Divine Doctor Xia personally gave me a prescription. I have a lot of face today! Say it! Do you have something you need my help with? "
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "Look at what you're saying, Sister Qian. Am I the kind of person who uses people to face the front and not the back? No matter if there's something I need your help with or not, you're still my most respected and beloved Sister Qian! "
Wu Liqian couldn't help but giggle and said, "I haven't seen you for a few months, but your mouth has become a lot sweeter! It seems that your little girlfriend has taught you well! "
After Wu Liqian finished speaking, she picked up the teacup and drank it in one gulp. Then, she praised, "Good tea!"
In the Southeast Province, there was almost no one who didn't drink tea. As a leader, Wu Liqian naturally didn't lack good tea. But today, when she drank it, she still felt pleasantly surprised.
She didn't know if it was because of her mentality or because of the tea itself. Maybe it was both!
Xia Ruofei said with a smile, "If Sister Qian likes it, you can take some with you when you leave. This is the tea produced by our farm. It sells well on the Internet."
"Your farm also grows tea?" Wu Liqian was a little surprised, "There shouldn't be enough space! Besides, didn't you open up an orchard at the back of the mountain? "
Xia Ruofei smiled and poured tea for Wu Liqian. Then, he said, "It's obvious that Sister Qian doesn't care enough about me! My farm is under your management! As our official, you can't be bureaucratic! "
Wu Liqian said coquettishly, "Stop talking nonsense! Why don't you tell me what's going on with this tea? "
Xia Ruofei lazily leaned back in his chair and said, "It's very simple! We cooperate with someone else. The other party provides the tea, and we process it and are responsible for the sales. We have high requirements for the quality of the tea. In addition, we also use traditional techniques to make the tea. Every process completely ignores modern equipment, so the output is not too high. "
"But the price is not low!" Wu Liqian said with a smile, "It seems that I really have to understand it when I go back …"
Xia Ruofei smiled and said, "The rarer something is, the more valuable it is! Besides, the philosophy of our Taoyuan Company has always been to win with quality, not to pursue sales. "
After chatting for a while, the waiter started to serve the dishes.
When Xia Ruofei saw that the cold dishes were placed on the table, he smiled and said, "Sister Qian, let's talk while we eat! The Buddha Jumps Over The Wall Soup will be served soon. "
Wu Liqian smiled and said, "It's all thanks to you. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to afford it with my own salary!"
"Sister Qian, if you want to eat the Buddha Jumps Over The Wall Soup, you don't know how many people are lining up to treat you! Isn't it just a matter of saying a word? "Xia Ruofei said with a smile." It's my honor to be able to invite you! "
Xia Ruofei didn't notice the trace of sadness in Wu Liqian's eyes as he warmly invited Wu Liqian to move to the dining table.
Because there were only two people eating today, Xia Ruofei ordered Ling Ji Private Kitchen to remove the original round table and replace it with a Chinese square table.
The two of them sat facing each other. Today, all the dishes were served separately. Each person had a portion, so there was no need for a turntable. This square table was just right. Otherwise, a large round table with two people sitting at it would give off a sense of distance.
"Do you want to drink some wine?" Xia Ruofei asked.
"Sure! Oh right, I've already asked the driver to go back, "Wu Liqian said." After dinner, you can send me home! "
When Wu Liqian was working as a secretary for Tian Huilan, she had already bought a small apartment in Sanshan City. At that time, her family had given her some money to pay the down payment.
After working in Changping County, as long as she wasn't too busy, she would go back to the city to rest on weekends.
Although tomorrow wasn't a weekend, Wu Liqian had been very bored in Changping County for the past few days. Therefore, when she came out today, she didn't plan to go back to Changping County at night. After arriving at Ling Ji Private Kitchen, she directly asked the driver to go back.
"No problem!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "I brought the driver. Then I'll drink with you!"
The wine that Xia Ruofei prepared was still freshly made Noble Rotten Wine.
This kind of wine had a high sweetness and was easy to drink. It was the most suitable wine for women to drink.
He personally poured the wine for Wu Liqian. Wu Liqian's gaze was also attracted by the thick golden wine. She couldn't help but say, "This wine looks so good! I've never seen it before! "
"This wine was produced by my winery in Australia. It hasn't been sold yet!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "Give me an evaluation after you try it! If you like it, I'll get you two bottles. This wine is more suitable for women to drink. "
Wu Liqian sighed. "Ruofei, your business is getting bigger and bigger. The scene of you renting land to build a farm is still vivid in my mind! How long has it been? You already have such a big business in Australia … "
"Everyone is improving!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile. "Sister Qian, have you also become a leader from a secretary?"
Hearing that, Wu Liqian couldn't help but sigh softly.
In reality, perhaps in terms of position, she had been promoted by one level. However, in terms of influence, the Changping County's Executive Deputy County Head was not as valuable as the secretary of the Three Mountains Head.
Of course, people in politics couldn't always work beside the leader. When appropriate, they would be demoted to enrich their work experience. This was the path that every leader had to go through to grow.
Wu Liqian didn't regret seeking demotion, nor did she regret choosing Changping County. If it weren't for the recent troubles, her work in Changping County would still be impressive. Plus, she had a gender advantage, so her political future would still be very bright.
Xia Ruofei could clearly feel the change in Wu Liqian's mood.
Actually, Xia Ruofei had already felt that something was wrong with Wu Liqian when they called in the morning. After meeting, Wu Liqian's unconcealable haggardness further confirmed this point.
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