Li Rui also stood up to serve a few times, but seeing that Zhang Wei was interested, he gave most of the opportunities to her.
During the meal, Chen Xiaoyang's performance was also very eye-catching. He kept toasting Song Chaoyang and Fang Qingyun. This person had a big stomach and a high alcohol tolerance. He downed the Maotai as if he was drinking water. But other than drinking, there was nothing else about him that made people's eyes light up. His relationship with Song Chaoyang didn't seem to be particularly good. It could only be said that it was passable.
Halfway through the meal, Li Rui had just clinked glasses with Zhang Wei when the phone in his trouser pocket vibrated with a clear message notification. He didn't know who sent it, but since he was free, he took it out and glanced at it.
The message was from Shen Yuanzhu. She wrote, "I'm really going to drink too much. If I can't go home, I'll go to your place. Warm my bed for me first."
Seeing this message, Li Rui suddenly had a reaction without any warning. Fortunately, the bottom half of his body was covered by the tablecloth, so he didn't have to worry about being seen by Zhang Wei. Looking at this joke, his heart was burning. He replied to her, "What if you don't come when I'm warm?"
After sending this message, he put his phone back in his pocket. There was a knock on the door, and a waitress outside shouted, "Sorry to disturb you. Serve the food." Then the door opened. The waitress pushed the door open, and Old Cripple Zheng entered the room with a plate of delicious food in his hands.
In the room, except for Li Rui, no one recognized this person. They saw that he was dressed decently, but why was he limping when he walked? What was going on? Since Song Chaoyang arrived, they all looked at him hesitantly as he walked over step by step. Someone had already thought of something. "The hotel manager is here to deliver the food."
"Deliver the food" here didn't mean to send the food in, but to give a dish as a gift. Usually, when people went out to eat, they would always go to the same restaurant. Once they were familiar with the restaurant owner, he would give them a dish each time as a gesture of goodwill. Of course, the price of the complimentary dishes would not be very high. It was just enough to ensure that the boss would earn money from the general account while doing the customer a favor.
Li Rui stood up and introduced Old Cripple Zheng to Song Chaoyang and the others. "This is the boss of Zuixian Restaurant, Zheng Yecheng, President Zheng!"
Song Chaoyang stood up and greeted Old Cripple Zheng with a smile. Fang Qingyun also stood up to greet them. Chen Xiaoyang, on the other hand, was sitting in his seat, looking at Old Cripple Zheng from the corner of his eye without saying anything.
Old Cripple Zheng smiled and said to Song Chaoyang, "Today, we have a distinguished guest. Your presence brings light to my humble dwelling. This old cripple shamelessly came over to propose a toast to all of you. " As he spoke, he slowly placed the bowl in his hand in the middle of the table and said, "This first-grade bear paw is a gift from me to all of you on behalf of Zuixian Restaurant. Please have a taste."
Li Rui's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. A smile appeared on his face as he looked at the old cripple. No wonder he could own such a big business like the Zuixian Restaurant. He was really smart and generous. A first-grade bear paw was the best dish, worth at least a few thousand yuan, but he gave it away without even blinking. This generosity was difficult for ordinary people to achieve. If he were the boss of Zuixian Restaurant, he would naturally come over to propose a toast when he heard that the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee was coming over for dinner. However, a "hard dish" like abalone, ginseng, or shark's fin would be too much. Sigh, he had no choice but to be impressed. This old cripple was really something!
Song Chaoyang was also secretly surprised when he heard this. He smiled and said, "Director Zheng, you can't do this …" Old Cripple Zheng didn't wait for him to finish and said with a smile, "Come, let me propose a toast to you. I hope you'll give me face." As he spoke, the waiter handed over a bottle of freshly opened Maotai.
Old Cripple Zheng took the wine in his hand, walked around to his side, and filled his wine cup to the brim. He then raised the wine cup and handed it to him, saying, "Please come to my small account more often in the future, and give me your valuable suggestions." Song Chaoyang saw that although this person's face was vulgar and his body was crippled, his etiquette was very proper and he was very generous. He nodded inwardly and didn't argue with him. He took the glass and said, "Okay, then I won't be polite with you, Director Zheng. I'll drink this glass of wine. Thank you for your kindness, Director Zheng. "He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass.
Old Cripple Zheng was very happy to see the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee drink the wine he proposed. He waited for him to put down the glass and refilled it, saying, "I won't delay your meal. Eat and drink well, hehe." He then refilled the glasses for the others and left the bottle of Maotai by Li Rui's side. It was as if he had given them another bottle of Maotai.
Song Chaoyang knew that Old Cripple Zheng must have come to propose a toast and deliver food. Li Rui must have revealed his identity to him. He said to Li Rui, "Why is Director Zheng so polite?" Li Rui smiled and said, "I got to know him because of something and we became friends. I just went over to tell him to instruct the kitchen to make the dishes more delicate. He heard that you came to eat here and was very excited. He said that he wanted to propose a toast to you. I didn't expect him to give you such a good dish. Hehe, he's really polite. "
Song Chaoyang did not ask any more questions and invited everyone to enjoy the first-grade bear paw.
Li Rui also picked up his chopsticks and tasted a mouthful. It really tasted like bear paw. Of course, he did not know what bear paw tasted like. He just thought that it tasted like game. Overall, the taste was not bad. It lived up to its name of "first-grade".
After he finished the bear paw, he remembered that his trouser pocket vibrated. He guessed that Shen Yuanzhu had replied to a text. He took out his phone and saw that it was indeed her.
She replied, "I'll go when you're done warming up!"
Li Rui's mouth was dry and he replied, "Forget it. I'm afraid your husband will come looking for you."
Shen Yuanzhu replied after a while, "Why are you so timid? It's not like we haven't slept in the same room before. What's there to be afraid of? "
Li Rui replied, "You really drank too much. You should drink less."
Zhang Wei noticed that he kept sending text messages on his phone. She smiled and raised her glass, "Xiao Rui, since you're off work, don't be so busy. Come, have a drink with me." Li Rui put his phone away and clinked his glass with hers. "Are you done?" Zhang Wei said straightforwardly, "If you drink, I'll drink." Li Rui smiled and said, "I still have to drive, so I'll drink less. Can I drink half of it?" Zhang Wei said, "Sure, you drink half of it and I'll drink. Am I being a good sister?" Li Rui praised repeatedly, "Yes, you're a good sister." He finished half of his glass in one big gulp. Zhang Wei, on the other hand, finished all the wine in her glass in one go.
Song Chaoyang saw this and praised, "Xiao Wei's alcohol tolerance is really good. She's really a female cadre tested by alcohol." Zhang Wei laughed and said, "Brother Zhaoyang, since you're praising me, you should drink with me. Do you dare? "Song Chaoyang raised his eyebrows and laughed," Why wouldn't I dare? Let's drink. "
Li Rui quickly filled Zhang Wei's glass.
Zhang Wei handed over her glass and clinked it heavily with Song Chaoyang's. She smiled and said, "There's no meaning in just one glass. How about this, Brother Zhaoyang, you drink three glasses with me. After that, I'll give you a reward." Song Chaoyang was very curious and said with a smile, "Oh, what reward?" Zhang Wei smiled and said, "If you drink three glasses with me, I'll drink cross-cupped wine with you."
Everyone laughed and Chen Xiaoyang started to jeer, "Then let's drink quickly. After three glasses, we'll drink cross-cupped wine. After that, we'll go straight to the bridal chamber and continue drinking."
Song Chaoyang heard this and laughed bitterly. He pointed at Chen Xiaoyang and said, "You brat, you just showed your true colors with one sentence." Chen Xiaoyang laughed and said, "Men are naturally attracted to women. They're not afraid of showing their true colors, hehe."
Zhang Wei coquettishly said, "Brother Zhaoyang, do you dare or not?" Song Chaoyang said, "Fine, I'll risk my life to accompany you today. I'll drink three glasses with you. This is the first time I've met a female comrade who can drink as much as you. You have to be merciful. "
Just as Li Rui heard this, his phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Yao Xuefei calling. He didn't dare to answer in the private room, so he got up and walked out of the room. In the corridor outside, he said in a low voice, "Hello, honey …" Yao Xuefei snorted, "Are you free yet? I'm waiting for you to drink. I'm so angry today. Come and comfort me. "Li Rui said," Not yet. I'm with the boss. Wait a while. Don't rush. "Yao Xuefei snorted," You're so annoying. You don't love me anymore. " Li Rui smiled and said, "How can I not love you? I'll be there in a while. You can watch TV first."
After persuading this big darling of his, Li Rui smiled bitterly. Just as he was about to put away his phone, he saw that Shen Yuanzhu had replied to a message. He opened it and saw that she had replied, "I vomited. I'm in the washroom on the third floor. Come and take a look."
After reading this message, Li Rui raised his hand and touched his nose. He didn't know what she meant. What was there to see if she vomited? Other than being disgusted, there was nothing else. Besides, if she was in the washroom, he wouldn't dare to go in and take a look. But when he thought about his friendship with her, he felt that it was better to go and take a look. If she really vomited, as a friend, he had to help her. He walked towards the third floor.
The washrooms on the second floor and the third floor were opposite each other, so when Li Rui reached the third floor, it was easy for him to find the washroom. Just as he walked to the door, he saw Shen Yuanzhu washing her hands at the sink.
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