Even though his words were not flattery, Wu Nan still felt sweet inside. She could not help but look at him and ask, "How was the training today?" Without waiting for him to answer, she continued, "I listened to your lecture for half an hour this morning. I feel that your lecture was very good. There weren't any obscure theories. Everything was simple and easy to understand. You also grasped the main points. You let people know that you are not only training poverty alleviation skills, but also teaching poverty alleviation cadres how to be attentive. Nothing in this world is impossible for those who set their mind to it. Only poverty alleviation cadres who put their mind to it can truly do a good job of poverty alleviation. Xiao Rui, I was right about you. You are really good. You have helped the poverty-stricken counties in the Eastern State get rid of the label of poverty. I would like to thank you on behalf of the poverty-stricken counties. "
Li Rui's blood surged when he heard that. He felt that with her words, it was worth it no matter how hard he worked for this training. However, he said modestly, "Sister Nan, we're all on the same side. You don't have to praise me. Actually, I didn't do much. Besides, I feel that my ability is still too small. Otherwise, I could help more people."
Wu Nan smiled and said, "Alright, it's time to get off work. Let's not talk about work. Let's talk about the after-meal program. I plan to take you to..."
The two of them chatted along the way. The more they talked, the more they got along. By the time they arrived at the restaurant, they were already as close as old friends. No one could tell that this was only the second time the two of them had met.
Before getting out of the car, Wu Nan took out a pair of sunglasses from the case on her head and put them on. She turned to look at Li Rui. When she saw that he was looking at her, she explained with a smile, "This restaurant, Old Eastern Gate, is an old name in the Eastern State. Business is booming. Many leaders in the Eastern State come here to eat. I don't want to be recognized, so... Haha, let's get out of the car."
After she put on the sunglasses, her pair of beautiful and enchanting phoenix eyes were covered. Her snow-white little face only had a jade-like nose, red lips, and a sharp and white chin. As a result, it added a bit of mystery and sexiness. Under the contrast of her fluttering long hair, she was even more attractive than before. When Li Rui saw this, he thought that this Sister Nan was really interesting.
The two of them got out of the car. Li Rui inadvertently glanced at the trunk of the car and suddenly realized something. He walked around the front of the car and walked to Wu Nan. He said guiltily, "Oh no, I forgot to bring a gift for you. I was so focused on waiting for your car that I forgot to bring a gift …" Wu Nan asked curiously, "What gift? You brought me a gift? " Li Rui said, "Song Shuji asked me to give it to you. He said it was a token of appreciation for your old classmate. I didn't bring it for you." Wu Nan said, "Oh." His expression was neither happy nor angry. Li Rui thought that she was angry because he didn't bring a gift for her. He hurriedly explained, "I wanted to bring you a gift, but after considering …" Wu Nan's rosy lips slightly curved into a smile. She said, "The fact that you came over to help me is the best gift you can give me. You don't have to bring it this time, and you don't have to bring it in the future. I just didn't expect Song Chaoyang to do this. "She shook her head with a cold smile and said," Let's go upstairs. "
The two of them walked into the "Old Dong Men" restaurant and climbed the stairs to the second floor. After a few turns, they entered a private room. Wu Nan put away her sunglasses and sat at the head of the table. When she saw that Li Rui was still standing, she patted the seat next to her and said, "Xiao Rui, come sit over here."
There was a large round table in the private room. Although it wasn't very big, there were still seven or eight seats around the table. With so many seats, if a man and a woman were to sit next to each other, it would appear very intimate. However, when Li Rui saw that Wu Nan didn't mind, he didn't need to be pretentious and sat down.
"Let's order. You must be hungry, so order more!"
Wu Nan pushed the menu in front of Li Rui and looked at him with concern.
Li Rui smiled and said, "I ate a lot for lunch, so I'm not hungry at all. I'm not familiar with the specialties of the Eastern State, so I'll leave it to you, Sister Nan. "He pushed the menu back.
Wu Nan didn't stand on ceremony with him. She took the menu and quickly ordered a list of dishes. Finally, she asked, "What would you like to drink?"
Li Rui said, "I'll go with you. I'll drink whatever you want."
Wu Nan didn't think that he was being unmanly. On the contrary, she thought that he was very obedient. She pursed her lips and smiled. She looked up at the waiter and said, "A bottle of French Molaire dry red wine, please!"
Just as she said that, her phone rang. She took it out and signaled to the waiter that she had ordered. The waiter nodded, put away the menu, and walked out.
"Oh, I'm very busy these two days. I don't have time to see him. Arrange for me to see him next week. That's all!"
Wu Nan said quickly and hung up the phone. She turned to Li Rui and smiled helplessly. She sighed and said, "It's always like this. Even after work, I'm still chased by all kinds of things …"
Another five or six similar calls came in. Wu Nan could still tolerate the first few calls. After all, the dishes hadn't been served yet. However, after she started eating, she couldn't stand it anymore. She immediately rejected the calls. In the end, she even set her phone to airplane mode. After that, no more calls came in. It was finally peaceful.
"Xiao Rui, come, let me toast to you. Thank you for taking care of me in Qingyang. Thank you for coming to the Eastern State to help me with my training. Also, thank you for helping me out this afternoon. I won't say any more polite words. My gratitude is all in the wine. Bottoms up! "
After all the dishes were served, Wu Nan first invited Li Rui to have a taste. Then, she raised her glass and toasted him.
Li Rui quickly raised his glass and clinked it with hers. He said, "Sister Nan, I've already called you sister. Why are you still being so courteous with me? You don't have to drink too fast. Drink as much as you can. I'll bottoms up. "
Wu Nan smiled proudly. Her pretty face looked even more lively and beautiful. She said, "Are you looking down on your sister's alcohol tolerance? Don't think that I don't know how to drink just because I don't usually drink. In fact, as the mayor, how can I not know how to drink? I just don't let go easily. Come, bottoms up. " After she finished speaking, she smiled sweetly at him. She raised her glass to her lips, tilted her head slightly, and drank all the wine in the glass.
Although she was toasting, she drank in a calm and steady manner. She was not like some people who were reckless and impatient. They gulped down the wine in a few gulps. Their throats moved continuously, making them look extremely unsightly. She drank gently and elegantly. She did not show any signs of indecency. She fully displayed the unique gentleness of a woman.
Li Rui saw this and was secretly impressed. Seeing that she had already placed her glass on the table, he quickly finished the wine in his glass and grabbed the wine bottle to refill her glass.
Of course, red wine was not meant to be drunk like this. However, any imported wine would have local characteristics once it was imported. This was something that could not be helped. Besides, wine was only used to set the mood and open one's heart. The most important thing was one's mood when drinking. As long as one was in a good mood, they could drink however they wanted. There was no need to criticize them for drinking the wrong way or that it was an insult to their taste.
The two of them ate and drank. They talked and laughed. The atmosphere was intimate and warm. Coupled with Wu Nan's occasional teasing, there was an additional element of ambiguity.
When they were almost done eating, Wu Nan suddenly reached out to take her handbag from the seat beside her. She opened it on her lap and took out a small orange handbag. Holding it with one hand, she turned sideways and put it in front of Li Rui. She said eagerly, "Xiao Rui, I chose a tie for you. I don't know if you like it or not, but it's still a token of my sincerity. I hope you don't mind. Take it."
Li Rui was slightly surprised. He did not expect her to suddenly give him a gift in the middle of a meal. Not only was it very sudden, but it also did not make sense. He smiled bitterly and said, "Why are you giving me a gift out of the blue?"
Wu Nan saw that he had no intention of accepting it. She smiled and placed it on his lap. She said, "This is not a gift. It's just a token of my sincerity. Besides, even if I gave you a gift, so what? In any case, I let you call me sister. As a sister, what's the big deal about giving a gift to a brother? You don't have to be so polite. Just take it. "
Li Rui felt a little uneasy. He looked down at the handbag on his lap. He did not know if he should accept it or reject it. Of course, he could not reject it. Since Wu Nan wanted to give it to him, he would not take it back no matter what. However, it was a little awkward to accept it just like that.
Wu Nan saw him like this and was slightly unhappy. She said, "What? You don't want it? Oh, you can buy things for others, but others can't buy things for you? "Li Rui was stunned. He turned to look at her and laughed." When did I buy things for you? I told you when I went upstairs. I wanted to buy you a gift, but I didn't … "Wu Nan interrupted him." It's not this. When I was in Qingyang City, think about it. What did you buy for me? "
Li Rui frowned and tried to recall. However, after thinking for a long time, he could not remember what he bought for her when he was in Qingyang City.
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