When Hu Changqing drove to the place that Gu Ming had agreed on over the phone, it was about 45 minutes later than the agreed time. It wasn't that he was deliberately putting on airs, but it was the rush hour in Jiang City. It was difficult to drive, so he could only move slowly with the traffic flow. Moreover, the location was very remote. It was in a densely populated industrial area, near Longkou District. Hu Changqing had never been to this place before.
The place was not to be mentioned, and the food was also very low-class. There was a vague sign that said Sincere Fast Food. The people sitting by the road couldn't help but look at Hu Changqing's luxury car. Hu Changqing parked his car and walked into this small restaurant that looked a little cramped outside. There were six tables inside and eight tables outside the road. Every table was full, except for the table at the back door. Gu Ming was currently occupying the entire table and drinking tea leisurely. She looked at the newspaper and did not seem to be dissatisfied with the fact that the person she was waiting for was late.
Hu Changqing frowned slightly and looked around. He followed his line of sight and suddenly appeared in front of Gu Ming. When he stood in front of Gu Ming, he had already returned to normal, but he was a little curious. Gu Ming must have an ulterior motive for choosing this place. Gu Ming quickly put down the newspaper in his hand and poured tea for Hu Changqing. Hu Changqing nodded and looked around. This place was really far away for him. He said,"This place is very unique."
"The environment is very ordinary, but the dishes are very special." Gu Ming smiled.”After he finished speaking, he gestured to the waitress in her forties.
Hu Changqing couldn't help but smile. It seemed that the news of his delicious food had already spread throughout the office of the Municipal Party Committee. Gu Ming must have known his gluttonous style, so he specially chose this unknown place with a unique flavor. He smiled and said,"Oh, then I'll have to try it. Is there anything going on in the office this afternoon?”
"It's fine," Gu Ming said."Deputy Director Wang is very diligent, and Xiao Lin is also good."”
Although the question and answer seemed simple, it was not difficult for people who were familiar with the politics to understand." Is everything okay in the office?”What's the matter at the office?”，" Deputy Director Wang is very diligent " meant that the deputy director had performed his duties well and looked after the office when the leader was not around. However, the meaning here was that Deputy Director Wang was very active and stretched out his hands when the director was not around. However, in this context, it was somewhat intriguing to mention Hu Changqing's secretary, Xiao Lin.
"That's good." Hu Changqing raised his eyebrows and smiled. Xiao Lin is not bad. He is very smart."
Gu Ming took a sip of tea and said,"Director, try this tea. I brought it here."?" Hmm, this young man is very eye-catching. His upbringing is also very good. As expected of a child from a half-body system. He's not like our Gu Bing, who's so stupid.”He was afraid that Hu Changqing would dislike the tea here, so he took the initiative to explain.
Hu Changqing took a sip and said,"Not bad, Xinyang Maojian." He thought about Gu Ming's riddle. It seemed that he had to start with Lin Hong Wen's father, but he didn't know much about Lin Hong Wen's father, so he looked at Gu Ming inquisitively.
One couldn't be too straightforward in official circles, and Gu Ming was well aware of the three meanings behind it, so he didn't say much to avoid making the leader feel that he was giving the wrong opinion. He had to let the leader think about it himself, or else he would have violated the taboo of officialdom. However, now that the leader really didn't understand, he could only tell him everything he knew. He said,"Lin Hong Wen's father is currently working in the housing administration bureau. He used to work in the city's commercial bureau. I happen to have a friend in the housing administration bureau.”
Hu Changqing glanced at Gu Ming and didn't comment on his words. He thought that this guy must have done a lot of work. The Commerce Bureau was the traditional territory of the Wang Family. When Wang Cheng was the secretary of the municipal party committee, Wang Ming and Wang Liang had started to make money from the Commerce Bureau. Since Lin Hong Wen's father had been in the Commerce Bureau before, Lin Hong Wen more or less had the mark of the Wang Family. Even if the Wang Family didn't think of this hidden chess piece at first, ever since Lin Hong Wen became his secretary, He would definitely think of it. But then again, as long as someone checked on Lin Hong Wen's father, they would understand that Wang Liang wouldn't be so straightforward. But no matter what, Lin Hong Wen was no longer useful. The officialdom had always been like this, it was better to believe it than not.
Then he laughed at himself, saying that it was because he wasn't careful when he came and went. He didn't know the people he wanted to use and didn't check their background. Fortunately, Lin Hong Wen didn't let him participate too deeply in his own affairs. However, when he thought about how he only started preparing to enter the officialdom yesterday, he felt relieved.
She looked around the restaurant again and found that it had been cleaned recently. Thinking that Gu Ming was sitting alone, she asked,""You know the owner of this shop?”
Gu Ming smiled and said," I was discovered by the director. We've known each other for more than twenty years. It's an ancestral skill and I'm good at making freshwater seafood. Because of the limited funds, I've been living in this small place and relying on home-cooked dishes to make a living. My life is not bad, but I'm a little tired. I can't use my talents and feel a little aggrieved."”
Hu Changqing glanced at Gu Ming, who was smiling. This guy was so cunning that he even set up an ambush at the place where they were eating. He said,"Oh, I can't wait. You know that this is my favorite. If it's delicious, anything can be discussed. By the way, has Gu Bing's work been confirmed?”Hu Changqing didn't hesitate much. As long as he had real talent, he didn't mind helping this boss.
After a while, the aunt-level waitress brought a plate of white and tender meat. Hu Changqing took a look and saw that it was actually a pufferfish. He had eaten pufferfish before, but it was in Jiangsu. There were special rules when eating pufferfish. After a while, a middle-aged man wearing a chef's hat walked over. This man's face was ruddy and his body was very fat. He had a simple and honest smile on his face. He nodded to Gu Ming and Hu Changqing awkwardly and took the chopsticks that the aunt-level waitress handed over. He picked up the pufferfish meat and put it into his mouth. After tasting it for a while, he said,"It's not bad. I haven't cooked for too long, so my skills haven't fallen behind. I should be at 80%. There are still a few dishes that will be served soon.”With that, she turned around and returned to the kitchen.
Gu Ming smiled bitterly at his old friend's personality. He didn't explain anything to Hu Changqing and took the lead to pick up the pufferfish meat and eat it. Hu Changqing, on the other hand, had a good influence on the boss. He was a very honest person, so he dispelled his anxiety and took a bite. He felt that the taste was extremely delicious and melted in his mouth, but it didn't melt. The meat was smooth and chewy, but it didn't bounce. It actually gave people two completely different tastes at the same time. His taste buds were sublimated in the extreme delicacy. Hu Changqing felt as if he was swimming in a clear river with a gentle breeze blowing against his face. It was completely different from the ordinary taste of pufferfish in his memories. Hu Changqing's eyes could not help but light up.
As soon as the feeling was over, Gu Mingzheng could not help but be furious. He quickly put the pufferfish into his mouth and ate a quarter of it in the blink of an eye. However, he immediately came to his senses and joined in the act of snatching food. With delicious food in front of him, there was no distinction between noble and humble. At the same time, he looked forward to the dishes in this place. The pufferfish alone made today's trip worthwhile.
The two of them ate heartily and finished the pufferfish in a short while. They could not help but look at each other and smile. Their relationship instantly became closer. Hu Changqing drank a mouthful of tea and cleared the aftertaste of the pufferfish in his mouth, looking forward to the next surprise.
Gu Ming also took two sips of tea and said with a smile,"I ate it once many years ago, and the aftertaste was endless. Today, I got what I wanted again. I still benefited from the director's light. Thank you, director.”
Hu Changqing did not hide his satisfaction at all and said,"Just this pufferfish is worth supporting. Later, you and the boss will write a letter of intent to cooperate and see how much the budget is.”
Gu Ming's eyes lit up. He was happy for his old friend, but he felt proud for no reason. This was the change he had brought to the people around him. It was only one night. He couldn't help but feel happy for his choice. He looked at Hu Changqing with more respect and said,"Director, what are the rules of the office?”
Hu Changqing frowned. He was not used to talking about work at this time. He said,"I just find Wang Qing an eyesore. I want to see if there is any way to kick him away. However, it would be even better if I can slap him to death.”After saying that, a dark look flashed across his eyes.
Seeing the gloominess in Hu Changqing's eyes, Gu Ming couldn't help but sigh that these aristocratic families were really vicious. However, when he thought of the fact that the officialdom was a dead end, he couldn't help but feel relieved. He said,"It's easy to kick him away, but it's hard to slap him to death. Old Secretary Wang was old and determined. He would not ignore it.”
Hu Changqing was not disappointed. He said,"Then do as you say."
Gu Ming said," Two days ago, the supervision office sent a proposal for the Hongcheng Paper Factory to rectify the illegal discharge. The office has been holding it back. Why don't we let Deputy Director Wang follow up on this matter?"”
Hu Changqing also knew about this, and he couldn't help but praise Gu Ming's plan. Seeing that Gu Ming's teacup was empty, he took the initiative to fill it up for him and himself. He said,"Not bad, we can't let him refuse. Didn't he want to be a pawn? This time, we'll give him a chance. Not bad, Old Gu, this is considered an open scheme.”
Hongcheng Paper Factory was a major tax collector in Longkou District. However, several environmental assessments had been unsatisfactory, so the supervision office had this document. This kind of thing was usually delayed as long as possible. Moreover, it was usually not led by the municipal office. However, the problem was that the boss of Hongcheng Paper Factory was a VIP of Chief Shi Qin Hao. Once Hongcheng was ordered to rectify, the financial data of Longkou District, which had always been worse than other districts, would be even worse. Another problem was that Longkou District Mayor was Chief Shi Qin Hao's man.
As Zhu Dachang's lackey, Wang Liang knew that he would fall into Qin Hao's anger when this opportunity was placed in front of him. He had no choice but to jump in. As for the final outcome, Hu Changqing did not know. However, as the initiator, Wang Liang would definitely be hated by Qin Hao. In the end, when it came to compromise and balance, he would definitely be a sacrifice. Moreover, the director of the National People's Congress in the palace would arrive next year.
"I'll do as you say. I'll arrange something else then." Alright, that's it. Why hasn't the food arrived yet?”
Gu Ming understood. The so-called other things were things that could be killed by Wang Liang. Apparently, this Young Master wanted to plot and kill Wang Liang together. But as he said in the morning, the real battlefield was the people above. Why did he want to kill Wang Liang? How much hatred did he have? He was a little puzzled why there was such a big change in the morning and afternoon. If he had known that he would do this, he would have prepared something more ruthless.
Although he was thinking about it, his expression did not change. Instead, he stood up with a smile and said,"I'll go in and see what's going on."
After a while, Gu Ming brought out a dish, followed by the middle-aged waitress. She also brought a dish and placed it on the table. Hu Changqing realized that it was braised bass and fried carp. Bass was usually steamed, but rarely braised. Fried carp was also very unique. It was indeed not bad. It was almost at the Tan family's standard, but it was slightly inferior to the pufferfish just now.
Then, the boss personally sent over a Fish Head Tofu Soup. An ordinary home-cooked soup was surprisingly delicious, making Hu Changqing admire the boss's cooking skills. He also felt that it was a pity that such a talent was buried.
In the end, the boss sent another dish of braised turtle. He wiped his hands with his apron and said awkwardly,"The ingredients are limited. I haven't cooked it for many years, and I'm not very proficient in it. The customers just make do with it. Old Gu said that he has to receive the leader.”
At this moment, the middle-aged woman handed him a glass of water. He stood at the side and drank it in one gulp. Hu Changqing was drinking soup just now. After drinking it, he quickly stood up and called the boss to take a seat. He said,"Boss, you've worked hard. The dishes are all very good. They're even better than the Tan family's.”
When the boss heard Hu Changqing's high praise, the awkwardness on his face became even more prominent, but he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes. Gu Ming also smiled at him, making him feel even more glorious.
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