Evening.
Dong Xuebing walked out of Xidan Juntai Department Store with a big bag of cosmetics. He took another bus and entered an ordinary residential area near Xisi District. Dong Xuebing knew that it would not be nice for him to visit Liu Hua so abruptly. That's why he must bring some gifts. This was etiquette. Since Liu Hua does not accept cigarettes or alcohol, Dong Xuebing can only bring some cosmetics for Liu Hua's wife. Hopefully, she will not reject his gifts.
The residential area was not big. There were only about 7 to 8 buildings.
This was not the State Security quarters, and there was no need to register. There was only a security guard collecting parking fees at the entrance.
Dong Xuebing ran his fingers through his hair and was about to enter the residential area. But when he was halfway through, he saw a figure from the corner of his eyes. It was Guo Shunjie. Guo Shunjie was walking out from the parterre in the residential area. He was holding a plastic bag filled with apples, and his face was not looking good. Dong Xuebing knew that this guy must be here to ask Liu Hua for favors.
Dong Xuebing quickly walked away from the entrance and leaned against a willow tree.
Guo Shunjie was in a bad mood. As a veteran in the General Affairs Office for many years, he knew that Liu Hua does not accept gifts and does not do favors for others. But Guo Shunjie did not expect Liu Hua to be so stubborn. He did not even accept an ordinary apple and waved him away. Huh? Could it be that Liu Hua saw the envelope containing 10,000 RMB under the apple? Could it be?
After being angry for a while, Guo Shunjie got over it. Since Liu Hua does not want to help him, he will not side with Guo Panwei. That's all. As long as Liu Hua continues to "always abstain" during the Party Committee meetings, then Guo Panwei will not be able to overpower him. He will be the Deputy Chief of the General Affairs Office!
Dong Xuebing looked at Guo Shunjie walking further away and walked out from the shade. He hesitated for a while and still entered the residential area.
Unit 1, 5th floor.
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath and pressed the doorbell of unit 501.
Ding Dong, Ding Dong. The door opened, revealing Liu Hua's gentle and quiet face. "… Who are you looking for?"
Dong Xuebing was nervous and quickly said: "Chief Liu, you might not know me. I am Dong Xuebing from the General Affairs Office. I had wanted to visit you during the National Day holidays. But Director Li's office caught fire, and I was injured and hospitalized. That's why I could not make it in time." Dong Xuebing clicked on his credit for saving the documents.
Liu Hua looked at him with an expressionless face and said, "Oh."
Dong Xuebing saw Feng Yu did not reply and smiled. He passed the bag in his hand to him. "I had brought some cosmetics for you. It is not anything valuable. You must accept it." Dong Xuebing was afraid Feng Yu would not believe him and opened the bag for him to see. Although Liu Hua's wife was only about ten years older than him, she was a leader, so calling her auntie wasn't out of place.
Liu Hua's scholarly brows furrowed slightly. "… I appreciate your kindness. Take the things back."
Dong Xuebing replied unwillingly. "Chief Liu, I …"
"Take it away." Liu Hua impatiently pushed his fingers.
Can't I? Dong Xuebing sighed in his heart. Seems like it's too difficult to convince this low-profile Bureau Chief. Sigh, I thought that things were too simple. I thought that I could get close to Liu Hua's wife with some cosmetics and take the roundabout route to save the country. But how could it be so easy? Did you see that? He did not even let me in!
Sigh … … What should I do?
Dong Xuebing believed that Liu Hua would not be someone without any desires. Everyone has something they want or need. Once Dong Xuebing found a way to get close to him, it would be easy.
For example, Yang Yizhong. He needed authority and was embarrassed to tell Yang Yizhong that he was illiterate. That's why he used BACK to help Dong Xuebing write a good script. Dong Xuebing won Deputy Bureau Chief Yang's favor. For example, Zhou Changchun. He likes to speculate in the stock market and needs respect. Dong Xuebing helped him speculate in the stock market and even gave him respect after he retired. Dong Xuebing got Zhou Changchun's recommendation to be the Deputy Chief. For example, Li Qing. He needs to avoid the responsibility of the fire incident. Dong Xuebing, who helped him to save the documents, won Li Qing's favor and was nominated to be the Deputy Chief. For example, Xu Yan. She wants to vent her anger on her love rival. Dong Xuebing, who helped her to win the competition, won her trust.
But … … what does Liu Hua need?
How do I know?
Ring, ring, ring. Liu Hua's phone rang in his pajamas pocket.
Liu Hua looked at the number and answered: "Brother-in-law? Oh … … I am at home … … Is it? Dad or Mom … Got it. Which day … Okay … Okay … Hmm … "He held the phone in one hand and reached into his pocket with the other. He took out a small black notebook and scribbled something on it." Okay, I've noted it down. I still have something to do here. That's all for now? Ok. I will hang up now. "
Dong Xuebing looked at the notebook and was in a daze.
Many leaders seemed to have the habit of recording things in their notebooks. It seemed that Liu Hua was no exception. Normally, these notebooks were very important. It was like a diary and would not be shown to others.
Then, the thing that Dong Xuebing wanted to know … … Would it be recorded in the notebook?
Possible. It was very possible. For example, if Liu Hua likes to invest in stocks, the cost of the shares and the ticker symbol should be recorded in the notebook. If Liu Hua had anything troubling him, he might not write it down clearly in the notebook. If Dong Xuebing knew what Liu Hua needed, he would be able to find a better solution.
After hanging up, Liu Hua looked at Dong Xuebing: "Is there anything else?"
To others, it was impossible to check the leader's privacy without anyone knowing.
But to Dong Xuebing, this was not a problem.
Dong Xuebing snatched the notebook from Liu Hua's hands as if it was his own.
Liu Hua was a little dumbfounded, but he immediately flew into a rage and said, "What are you doing!?"
Dong Xuebing did not say anything and quickly flipped through the pages of the notebook.
"Since when did the General Affairs Office have someone like you? Fine! I will remember you! " Liu Hua did not snatch the notebook from Dong Xuebing. He picked up his phone and dialed a number. "Hello, is this Chief Xu? Is there someone called Dong Xuebing working for you? I really want you to come over and see what he is doing now! Without my permission, he … … "
Dong Xuebing closed the notebook and shouted: "BACK!"
… …
The scene in front of Dong Xuebing changed.
"Ok. I will remember it. I still have something on. That's all for now. Ok. I will hang up now. "
Liu Hua kept his phone: "Is there anything else?"
Dong Xuebing replied: "Then have a rest. Sorry to disturb you."
After leaving the estate, Dong Xuebing was still thinking about the contents of the notebook.
The last page did not say anything important. It only said that Dong Xuebing will be having dinner at Wang Fu Restaurant on the 15th. Bring back 250 grams of bean sprouts and spinach. There will be a meeting at 1 pm in the small meeting room, etc. Dong Xuebing's attention was on the second last page. Lion's head!
Page 15: Tian Tian had suffered after following me for so many years. Treat her better in the future.
Page 10: Tian Tian had searched all over Beijing, but no one is willing to sell her. She said she wants a lion's head with 4 sixes.
Page 8: Buy a lion's head for Tian Tian.
Page 7: Buy a lion's head before your wedding anniversary next month. 46.
Page 5: 10 more days. 46 lion's head. You must get it.
Page 3: Second line: Go again today! I don't believe I can't find it!
Page 2: Time is running out. Get off work. Lion's head!
Tian Tian should be Liu Hua's wife. It should be Liu Hua wants to give her a present for their wedding anniversary in a few days. But the more Dong Xuebing thought about it, the more confused he got. Lion's head? What is this? Isn't this just a home-cooked dish? Aunt Xuan had made this dish for herself a few days ago. She made meat balls with some pepper and salt. After that, she steamed the meat balls together with cabbage. This dish is called Steamed Lion's Head. What's so difficult about this dish? Dong Xuebing knows how to cook it himself. 46？ Forty-six? Damn! Even if you have a table full of people, you can't finish all 46 of them. Also, who gives a free dish on their wedding anniversary?
Not this lion's head. It must not be this!
Dong Xuebing scratched his head and thought as he walked.
Suddenly, Dong Xuebing braked and stopped by the roadside. He gave himself a tight slap on his head!
Dong Xuebing! You had worked in the antique market for so many years! Are you stupid? You don't even know what a lion's head is?
Dong Xuebing finally found what Liu Hua wants!
Beijing people love to play with walnuts. Lion's head is one of the most expensive walnuts. The four sixes in the notebook didn't mean 46 or 6666. The word "six" was a jargon in the industry. Simply put, it meant a decimal point. Therefore, the four sixes referred to the length of the side of the walnut, which was measured in centimeters.
In conclusion, Liu Hua wants to find a pair of 4.6 cm lion's head for his wife before their wedding anniversary!
Dong Xuebing should be happy when he thought of this. But he had a bitter expression on his face.
Lion's head is at the top of the walnut pyramid. Tiger's head and hat of the same grade cannot be compared to it. A pair of 40mm lion's head is worth a lot, and 44mm and 45mm lion's head are the best. If it is a good pair, you will need at least 10,000 RMB to buy it!
What does Liu Hua want? That's 46mm!!
4 sixes and 4 fives are two different concepts. There might not even be one in two walnut trees, let alone a pair. It's too difficult!
Even if someone has it, that person will treat it as a treasure and will not sell it!
Damn! What should I do? Where can I find a 46mm one for him?
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