Siheyuan: Happy life of veteran drivers

Bangs up in the middle, bangs down in the middle;

Xu Damao also stood up, and Xu Damao also went down;

Then came Cui Dake, Xu Xiangqian, and Zhai Jun…

The traffic is revolving like a busy stream,

……

To put it bluntly, the execution team's job is to offend people, and they can't stay there for long. However, because they have power that doesn't match their level, people who want to do this job keep coming in droves.

On the contrary, Li Huaide, who had a close relationship with Wang Hongtao, saw it clearly and had been lukewarm, hiding far away in the crowd without showing any signs of his presence.

Time is fleeting.

77 was a year of great changes.

Some people were unlucky, but more people were excited and took to the streets, singing and dancing.

During this period, Wang Hongtao was very perfunctory in his job and focused all his attention on fulfilling his ambition to become prime minister, so he was able to settle down smoothly.

However, Li Huaide was still a bit too radical and was dismissed from his public office and benefits, and of course, was kicked out of the She family.

But at least no one was hurt.

In 78, Wang Hongtao officially became the director of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. He was exactly 40 years old that year.

At the turn of spring and summer in 79.

At the bottom of a luxuriously decorated three-story building, Li Huaide instructed a young woman with a voluptuous figure and charming looks beside him: "Remember to behave well and serve me well later!

"Of all the connections your uncle has made over the years, the one with Director Wang today is the most solid. Whether we can have spicy or soupy meals in the future depends on this meal today!"

"Uncle, I..." You Fengxia looked at Li Huaide's evasive expression and seemed a little reluctant. Her uncle is almost sixty years old, how old must his network of contacts be?

Li Huaide noticed You Fengxia's shyness and added, "Don't get carried away. Director Wang is different from other leaders. He is only in his early 40s. He has a good appearance and is more than a good match for you."

"Just enjoy it secretly."

You Fengxia blushed, "Then... I'll listen to my cousin, I'll do whatever you say!"

Li Huaide invited Wang Hongtao to dinner today and asked his cousin You Fengxia to join them.

Having been a leader for so many years, he understands that if a leader retires normally, then there will be favors, but if he is dismissed...

To say that people leave and the tea gets cold is an understatement. I really want to step on you, or at least show off in front of you. That would be considered good enough.

It is rare to find someone like Wang Hongtao who is willing to go out for dinner with him even though he has become a factory director, so he must win him over.

Fortunately, the two have worked together for so many years, and Li Huaide is quite clear about Wang Hongtao's preferences.

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Not long after, a car horn was heard at the entrance of the alley, and an old Toyota Crown slowly drove in and stopped at the gate.

Li Huaide, who is nearly 60 years old, ran over in small steps to open the car door, then held the door frame to welcome Wang Hongtao to get out of the car.

"Thank you, old leader. How can I deserve this?"

"Not to the extent that..."

Wang Hongtao was deeply moved by the scene before him.

This is how I treated Li Huaide eighteen years ago, but now the situation has changed.

Li Huaide waved his hands repeatedly and said flatteringly: "Director Wang, are you teasing me?"

"How can I be called a leader? I was lucky not to be in jail."

"If you still consider me your friend, you can call me Lao Li. I don't dare to call you old leader anymore."

"You haven't changed much over the years. You're still a young and strong man!"

"Where, where? Shall we go in first?"

"Director Wang, please!"

The place where Li Huaide hosted Wang Hongtao for a banquet was a large private room, which was about 40 to 50 square meters. The front half was a karaoke room, and the back half was a round table for dining. There were only three sets of bowls and chopsticks on the large round table, which was big enough for more than ten people to sit at. There should be no one else there.

.....(with pictures)

Seeing the confusion in Wang Hongtao's eyes, Li Huaide laughed at himself and said, "I'm sorry to make you laugh, Director Wang. When something happened to me, other friends either avoided me or said they were busy. Only Director Wang was willing to come to the banquet."

Wang Hongtao smiled and waved his hands, "We can't talk about this. If you hadn't brought me to the city, how could I be where I am today?"

"So I don't care what others do, but I must give you face!"

"Okay, I feel relieved with what Director Wang said."

"Come, let me introduce you to Director Wang. This girl is my cousin, You Fengxia. After hearing about Director Wang's deeds, she admired him very much and insisted on coming with me to meet him. I had no choice but to bring her here. Director Wang, please don't blame me."

"Come on, Fengxia, toast to Director Wang."

.....

After three rounds of drinks, Li Huaide got down to business and discussed ideas with Wang Hongtao.

Wang Hongtao thought for a moment and said, "A restaurant is indeed a good choice. Food is the most important thing for people. No matter how the environment changes, eating will never change."

"Old Li, do you have enough money? If not, I can lend you some."

"If you're going to open a restaurant, open a bigger one. Don't open a small, shabby little restaurant that can't sustain itself."

Li Huaide chuckled: "Enough, enough! The building we are staying in now has been bought by me, and I have hired a chef. He is the former head chef of the machine repair factory, named Nan Yi, and he is a legitimate heir of imperial court cuisine!"

"The first floor is a restaurant for ordinary people to eat, the second floor is where we are now, half is for singing and the other half is for eating, and the third floor is a resting place for guests to drink and rest."

"The main thing now is that we are in need of an accountant, otherwise the restaurant won't be able to operate. Director Wang, can you help introduce one to us?"

"Of course, Director Wang, don't worry. I can give you 30% of the shares!"

"oh???"

Wang Hongtao narrowed his eyes. "Old Li, now that you mention it, I actually have a suitable introduction. There was a person named Liu Yanan in our factory before. Do you remember her? She was in charge of finance in the Labor and Personnel Department. A few years ago, because her husband was making a lot of noise, she quit her job and has been idle at home ever since."

"What do you think of her?"

"Since Director Wang has already agreed, there will definitely be no problem!" Li Huaide was ecstatic.

"When will you come?"

"You can start working right away when you arrive!"

"Okay, I'll tell her later." Wang Hongtao nodded, "Old Li, your arrangement is quite good. I think some of the reception services in the steel mill can be arranged here."

"Now that the environment is better and the factory's business volume has increased, our factory should find a hotel of a high enough grade to connect with it."

The conversation seemed very ordinary, but a lot of things were finalized.

After finishing the business, Wang Hongtao talked about the past with Li Huaide and reminisced about the past, which shocked You Fengxia beside him. She opened her mouth and said with admiration:

"Director Wang, you actually got here this way? You are truly amazing!"

Li Huaide praised him, "Director Wang is not only good at work, but also good at singing."

"Fengxia, didn't you say you wanted to sing? I'll go start the karaoke bar right now."

(Karaoke is a term that comes from childhood, and its original meaning is "unaccompanied band". You Fengxia did sing it in the TV series, so I borrow it here.)

After Li Huaide adjusted the equipment, he left under the pretext of going to the bathroom, leaving the room to Wang Hongtao and You Fengxia.

"Director Wang, how about we try singing for a while?"

After Li Huaide left, You Fengxia helped Wang Hongtao to the sofa to rest.

Wang Hongtao smiled and shook his head: "Old Li is just talking nonsense. How can I sing any song?"

"Oh, it's okay, just hum a few lines with me, it's very simple!"

As she spoke, You Fengxia sat close to Wang Hongtao, each holding a microphone.

The song she chose was "Love Liar I Ask You" in Minnan dialect. You Fengxia sang with great emotion and passion:

"What are you talking about? I look like the fairy in the sky. What are you talking about? I look like the ancient Xi Shi..."

"What are you talking about? You've loved me for thousands and thousands of years."

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"I ask you, where is your conscience?"

.....(with pictures)

As she sang, You Fengxia sat in Wang Hongtao's arms, her hands moving restlessly.

Wang Hongtao chuckled and buried his head in her arms, "I don't know where my conscience is, but I want to find yours."

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