sbdcsierra Chapter 1188 Tomorrow's Wedding
Chapter 1188 Tomorrow's Wedding
Chapter 1188 Tomorrow's Wedding
"Is it also the office business now?"
Li Xuewu looked at Yang Zongfang who was sitting opposite him and asked gently, "How is it? Are you busy?"
“It’s not easy, especially lately.”
Yang Zongfang nodded, with a little more smile on his face, and said: "Of course, I can't compare with you."
The two people's experiences are somewhat similar, but his starting point is higher.
He was originally the head of the Discipline and Supervision Section 1 and had participated in the investigation of Li Xuewu.
Later, there was an organizational structure earthquake at Gangcheng Steel Plant, and Li Xuewu used him as a bargaining chip in front of Yang Yuansong, the then secretary of the steel rolling mill.
The original plan was to arrange for him to cooperate with Dong Wenxue who came with him, but I didn't expect this kid to have a rebellious mind...
So Li Xuewu didn't tolerate him at all and beat him up.
His words "I can't compare to you" contain too much depression and helplessness.
Both are deputy directors, one is a powerful cadre in charge of two departments in the main factory, and the other is a powerful cadre in charge of two departments in the branch factory.
Just tell me, how can he feel balanced?
Another thing is that he, a powerful cadre, is still a bit watered down.
The security team of the branch factory cannot be compared with that of the main factory, because the disciplinary and supervisory work is in the hands of Dong Wenxue.
It is said that he is now doing office work part-time, but that is because the former office director Liao Jinhui has been transferred and no replacement has been made yet.
Anyone can hold both positions, why did Dong Wenxue choose him?
This is simply a game of cat and mouse!
Dong Wenxue had already got him under control. He didn't care if he jumped at this moment. He even had a chance to beat him up.
Does he dare to jump? Not at all.
Yang Yuansong was defeated and fled to Maicheng without making any preparations for his generals.
So he is just a donkey dung now, he is just shiny on the surface, but he knows what he is really like.
"Why? Are you still envious of my job?"
Li Xuewu glanced at him with a smile and said, "Want to be transferred back to the factory?"
"I will follow the organization's arrangements—"
Yang Zongfang smiled slightly, picked up the teacup and seemed not to care about the temptation in Li Xuewu's words.
Going back to the factory at this time? You must be crazy!
I don't know how many people in the factory want to be transferred out now. Various specialized factories and branches are being established soon, and it is a time when jobs are being wholesaled. Should they go back to the main factory now?
If I go back now, I will still be a deputy director. Not only will I lose an opportunity for advancement, but I will also waste the experience of this external transfer.
The best thing to do is to take root here, work hard, find the right opportunity, and upgrade horizontally.
But who is Li Xuewu? You can’t disbelieve his words, but you can’t believe them completely, or you’ll die without knowing how.
"Haha, it's okay, just chat."
Li Xuewu chuckled and said, "This time, Director Li also told me to listen more to the opinions of my comrades."
"As you know, our operating performance and production targets this year are absolutely outstanding, and we will be able to achieve phased progress at the beginning of next year."
He looked at Yang Zongfang and said, "Since the second half of this year, the factory has been planning and preparing for the construction of specialized factories and branches."
"If you have any good suggestions or opinions, please put them forward. It is also a kind of courage to recommend yourself."
"It is important for a person to know himself," Yang Zongfang looked into Li Xuewu's eyes and smiled, "I am quite familiar with my current position, and I still have many ideas and goals that have not been realized."
“I hope the organization will give me enough consideration and allow me to contribute more to the steel mill.”
Well, if we don’t agree, there’s no point in talking, right?
“The factory management committee fully respects the responsible comrades at all levels of units and is willing to listen to your opinions.”
Li Xuewu nodded, ending the topic, and continued to ask: "Do you have any opinions or suggestions on the work and style of the current team members of the steel mill?"
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"Why, the conversation didn't go well?"
Jing Yunong took a sip of warm tea, looked at Li Xuewu who was deep in thought on the sofa opposite him and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing, just random thoughts."
Li Xuewu opened his narrowed eyes, looked across and smiled, then asked, "Is everything going well over there?"
"What do you say?"
Jing Yunong glanced at him and said to Li Xue, "There is a red book on the desk in my room. Please bring it to me."
"Good leadership—"
Li Xue, who was sitting on the side, stood up and responded softly.
As she left, she glanced in the direction of her second brother, thinking that the two men must have something shameful to say that forced her to leave.
Li Xuewu noticed that there was something wrong with his sister's eyes, but he was too lazy to pay attention to her.
I am a decent person, what can I do in broad daylight?
Just take it if I tell you to!
"what are you thinking?"
After Li Xue left, Jing Yunong asked bluntly, "About Steel City Industry."
"Now we are building bridges and paving roads. Do you really believe that Li Huaide will let you come to Steel City in the future?"
"He had no choice—"
When Li Xuewu heard her question, a hint of determination suddenly flashed in his eyes.
This is exactly the attitude Jing Yunong wants to see. Otherwise, like an old cat, he is always too stale and profound at a young age.
"Can you tell me about it?"
Jing Yunong folded his right leg, but sat up straight, with his chest and head held high, revealing his swan-like neck.
"Only if you are willing to share it with me."
“This isn’t some conspiracy.”
Li Xuewu could hear the caution in her inverted sentences, which just showed that she cared a lot about her attitude.
"I have been planning this since the collapse of the steel mill's organizational structure. There is nothing to hide."
He picked up the teapot on the table and refilled her cup and his own.
"Director Dong came to Gangcheng for three years. After three years, he returned to Beijing to serve as a full-time deputy director, and I will take over his position for three years."
Li Xuewu also folded his right leg, hugged his knee with both hands, looked into Jing Yunong's eyes and said calmly: "Three years and three years."
"You two, master and disciple, are good at scheming," Jing Yunong glanced at him, turned his head to look out the window, and said, "Continue."
"hehe--"
Li Xuewu imitated her, put one arm on the back of the sofa, leaned against the sofa and said, "This is not what you want to hear."
"Why do you care what I want to hear?" Jing Yunong said with a hint of mischief in his voice, but pretended to be serious: "Hurry up and tell me."
You have to speak quickly, this little girl Li Xue is becoming increasingly difficult to fool.
"This year is Director Dong's second year in Gangcheng," Li Xuewu continued, "I have to come to pick him up at the end of next year, or at the beginning of the year after, at the latest, otherwise I will miss it..."
"The process of groupization, right?"
Jing Yunong answered with understanding: "When will he give you the position of head of the security team?"
"The end of this year is the most suitable, and there is no need for him to hold on to this position."
"The key is not him, but..."
Li Xuewu stopped talking halfway, moved his ears, and continued nonchalantly: "I need to cool down."
“I’m not afraid of you cooling down; I’m afraid of you getting cold.”
Jing Yunong turned around, stared into Li Xuewu's eyes and said, "You are playing with fire and getting burned, do you know that?"
"Bet your career on trusting him, aren't you afraid that it will all be in vain?"
"Do you think he's stupid, or do you think I'm stupid as hell?"
Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows, looked into her eyes and said, "This is not a transaction, nor a one-time deal."
"You should understand politics better than me. Some things cannot be measured by equivalence."
He picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said, "I can come directly to Steel City from the Security Team, and even control the Security Team for another two years like Director Dong."
"During this period, there is enough time and energy to plan the factory. Is this what you want to say?"
Without waiting for Jing Yunong to answer, he raised his hand to stop the other party and continued: "I know you are worried about the year-end adjustment."
“But I want to remind you that human resources are always insignificant in the process of an organization. Don’t ask for trouble.”
Li Xuewu retracted his arm, leaned back on the sofa, looked ahead and said, "Old Li needs stability and balance, so I will give him these, otherwise I will be an unstable factor in the management committee."
“No matter what, I will never stand against the majority of people, let alone become a problem for the organization.”
"You are so smart—"
Jing Yunong didn't even look at Li Xuewu, he just looked out the window and murmured, "You have calculated everyone's thoughts."
"You even have to account for the upcoming organizational restructuring of the management committee and the new team members."
"Isn't this what you taught me?"
Li Xuewu's eyes turned slightly, he looked at her and said: "Those who do not plan for the overall situation are not qualified to plan for a region, and those who do not plan for eternity are not qualified to plan for the moment."
"I taught you to stop when enough is enough!"
Jing Yunong gave him a contemptuous look and said, "Did you listen to me?"
"Sometimes I listen and sometimes I don't listen—"
Li Xuewu smiled and said, "The security team has already established its momentum. In fact, my absence will be more beneficial to the development of our comrades."
"Is it more beneficial to your development?"
Jing Yunong curled his lips and said, "You don't want to confine yourself to a circle, but don't you think you're too anxious?"
"Even as compensation, Li Huaide will support your progress and take full responsibility for the work of the security team at the end of this year, but what about next year?"
She looked into Li Xuewu's eyes and asked, "Half a year, or even less? Does this team leader have to be replaced?"
“In fact, you need more experience in leading work in a business position, even if you already have this ability.”
“Qualifications, right?”
Li Xuewu nodded and said, "But we are running out of time. Director Dong can't wait for me for too long, and Old Li has even less patience."
"After the promotion of Red Star Factory is completed next year, I may have to take over Lao Ding's work and be responsible for the work of the Commission Office."
"What did Li Huaide bet on you?"
Jing Yunong looked at him seriously and asked, "Or maybe you have caught him with some fatal handle, so you trust him so much?"
"Aren't you afraid of giving up the security team and staying in the commission office for the rest of your life?"
She frowned slightly and said, "Even a fool knows your ability in organization and coordination. He is even more reluctant to let you go."
"Especially with the variables at the end of this year, the management committee will have at least nine people after it is completed, or even eleven. Do you dare to bet?"
"Why don't you dare?"
Li Xuewu stretched out his palm and pressed a finger every time he said a name: "You, Director Dong, Deputy Director Gu, Lao Li, Deputy Director Xue, I have five votes in my hand!"
"This doesn't even include Old Cheng's vote. Do you believe that I can make him support me willingly?"
"You've got something on him, haven't you?"
Jing Yunong is such a smart woman. This is not what Li Xuewu meant, but she grasped the point immediately.
"Besides, you are so sure that Deputy Director Xue will support you, so it must be related to him."
"Don't you see that I have strong working ability, a good mass base, and good organizational work?"
Li Xuewu asked dissatisfiedly: "I must have used some means to achieve this goal. I am a serious person!"
"Okay, okay, I got it—"
Jing Yunong's answer was as perfunctory as it could be, and it was obvious that he did not trust his character.
If the person in charge of the security team says that he doesn’t have some things in his hands, no one will believe him.
You see, Old Li tried every means to move Li Xuewu away, but in fact he was afraid of him.
Of course, in order to go further, Li Xuewu doesn’t want the label of the security team to be too obvious, so as to make others too fearful.
"I will go to the commission office for half a year or a year, and then at the beginning of next year at the latest, I will come to Steel City."
Li Xuewu said firmly, "Director Dong will run the first half of the race, and I will run the second half."
"Are you talking about the steel mills or Steel City Industries?"
Jing Yunong looked at him calmly and asked, "I guess you mean all the industries outside the Great Wall, including Fengcheng and Yingcheng, right?"
"It's not a big deal that Xiao Zihong used to be your partner, but what would Xu Sinian think if he knew that you were going to lead him in his work?"
"What do I care what he thinks?"
Li Xuewu did not answer her question, but his attitude was already very clear.
"Director Dong will be responsible for the construction of the Liangmahe Ecological Industrial Zone after returning to Beijing. You can think more about this aspect."
He didn't say it very clearly, but Jing Yunong hated it most when others interfered with her work.
Except for posture, of course.
She really doesn't know much, and she doesn't even know... about traditions.
Li Xuewu taught her many postures and hundreds of millions of practical combat experiences.
"So, you have Li Huaide and Cheng Kaiyuan at their weak points, and you have teamed up with Deputy Director Xue."
Jing Yunong squinted his eyes slightly and looked at the man in front of him, and said, "Director Dong and Deputy Director Gu are natural allies."
"No wonder you are so confident and dare to keep a low profile—"
She sat up straight, looked at Li Xuewu and asked, "What are you going to use to bribe me? I won't support you easily."
"Are you going to pinch my weak spot?"
"That's so harsh—"
Li Xuewu suddenly smiled and said, "I have already given you my own sister, what else do you want?"
"Don't be so ambiguous, we are serious colleagues."
Jing Yunong's eyelids twitched and he looked towards the door.
And when he heard the knock on the door, he said, "Only if I let her become my daughter-in-law."
You are really something, Jing Yunong. You dare to say that I am playing with fire and getting burned. Are you doing this knowingly?
It's clearly been pointed out to you, why are you still talking about ambiguity and seriousness?
If you didn't emphasize it like this, our relationship would be quite serious. But now that you emphasize it like this, it becomes really not serious.
Did Li Xue just arrive at the door?
Also, you want my sister to be your daughter-in-law, how do we define our relationship?
"Leader, this is the notebook you requested."
Li Xue blushed and handed over the notebook while avoiding Deputy Director Jing's gaze, while secretly glaring at her second brother.
What did you say? Why did you abandon me?
"Okay, thank you for your hard work—"
Jing Yunong looked at Li Xue with a smile and said, "Go ahead, arrange your itinerary, and leave for Beijing tomorrow morning."
"Good leadership—"
Li Xue overheard what the two were talking about and was sure that it was not what she thought, so she felt relieved.
But after I leave, will you still talk about such serious topics?
Of course not. Li Xuewu drank the warm tea in the cup and told Jing Yunong what he was going to do. Jing Yunong was so surprised that he couldn't close his legs... and his mouth.
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Friday, August 29th.
After returning from Gangcheng, Li Xuewu's work became noticeably more low-key.
This is mainly reflected in the reduction of field inspections and research work, and most people are sitting in the office processing documents.
These tasks were assigned to the heads of several departments to carry out, and he only listened to reports and made decisions.
He may not be familiar with all the projects he is responsible for organizing and coordinating, but he can ensure that the orders he issues are targeted.
He attended fewer meetings and showed up less frequently, and discussions about security controls and him in the factory gradually died down.
Of course, after returning from Gangcheng, Deputy Director Jing looked refreshed and radiant, as if he was a few years younger.
Shen Guodong came to visit the factory and gave each factory leader a complete set of clothes for promotion.
Jing Yunong accepted it naturally and even wore it to work the next day.
Unlike Cheng Kaiyuan, who declined several times but then accepted it reluctantly, wishing he could do him no wrong.
Others in the factory might not know who Shen Guodong is related to, but how could the factory leaders not know?
I know it very well——
This pretentious behavior was obviously intended for Li Huaide to see. He was afraid that Director Li would suspect that there was some connection between him and Li Xuewu.
Shen Guodong came back angry and cursed.
You said you gave it all to him, wouldn't it be bad not to give it to him? Give it to him, and he still pretends to be your grandson.
Li Xuewu did not criticize him, and was too lazy to say anything about Cheng Kaiyuan.
The higher-ups have reached a conclusion on foreign affairs work, Mr. Zhou's situation has improved a lot, and they are currently working on the follow-up work.
He also reported and communicated with Li Huaide after he came back, and heard some key information from him.
Sometimes good things are not necessarily good, and bad things are not necessarily bad. We should look at the problem dialectically.
Li Huaide also talked about good times after bad times.
The most urgent task at present is to stabilize foreign trade and eliminate adverse effects as much as possible.
This is the opinion from above and also the opinion of Lao Li.
Anyone can take over the work that Li Xuewu is currently responsible for, except for the external work, where no one has the confidence.
Just because Li Xuewu could sit there and curse at the other party in several languages, they didn't dare to step forward.
Even Lao Li agrees that Li Xuewu is better at cheating foreigners.
Therefore, Andrew needs to be stable, and Chantal needs to have more than enough.
In the past few days since the accident, the mentality of the engineering and technical team members supported by the Santaya Group has been somewhat unstable.
It was Li Xuewu who decisively issued the order and the security department sent someone to follow them and protect their safety at all times, which eliminated their concerns.
In fact, as long as they are in the Red Star Factory, their safety is guaranteed.
On the contrary, if there are guards following behind, it will make everyone feel abnormal.
Who do you not trust?
Is it that you don't trust the firm belief of the worker big brother, or that you don't trust that our iron fist can't protect you?
Li Xuewu went to see Lao Li not only to report the results of his research work, but also to tell him that the bus factory had produced the second Hongtu No. 1 Gold Label bus.
This car was a gift that several factory leaders agreed to give to Mr. Zhou when the Management Committee conducted research in the Ecological Industrial Zone last time.
Now, in accordance with the requirements, the project that Xia Zhongquan personally supervised quickly completed the assembly of the entire vehicle.
The procurement of relevant parts is already underway, and the Gangcheng Bus Factory will also use this vehicle as the basic vehicle for production.
Compared with the minibuses on the market, Hongtu No. 1 has better power performance and a more comfortable riding experience.
It’s just that there is no way to achieve assembly line production, otherwise the price would definitely be brought down.
Because of the convenience of the supply chain, its production costs are not enough to support the market share of ordinary buses.
But its superior performance will surely impress the units and departments that need it.
Li Huaide did not give an immediate answer on the day of the last investigation, but he formally proposed the proposal at the management committee meeting after returning.
At the meeting, all factory leaders gave their opinions and suggestions, mainly in terms of safety and functionality.
Perfection is achieved, striving to showcase the industrial development and ideological depth of the Red Star Factory.
The selection of leather materials for the interior, the design functions of the seats, the multi-functional electrical appliances and so on, based on seriousness and solemnity, specially define the unique management and culture of the Red Star Factory.
After being reviewed and verified by the factory's expert group and finally signed by Li Huaide, all the preparatory work was completed.
Lao Li has already contacted the leaders of the Ministry of Industry, and Director Du has also promised to coordinate the delivery of the gift.
So after the car was built, it was taken over by the security team and sealed, maintaining the same appearance after the inspection for 24 hours.
In front of Li Xuewu, Old Li called the Ministry of Industry and agreed to have someone from above come and pick him up in a day or two.
Why did they ask the Ministry of Industry to transfer it instead of driving it directly into the sea?
Come on, Lao Li still wants to work in the industrial system. No matter how powerful the Red Star Factory is, it is still part of the industrial system.
After discussing the car, Lao Li called Li Haiyang and handed him an invitation.
Chantal, president of Santaya Group, hosted a banquet for the leaders of Red Star Factory at the International Hotel on Saturday to thank them for their help.
Needless to say, Li Huaide doesn't plan to go because he is too damn sensitive.
At this time, in the International Hotel, it was obvious that the French had no good intentions.
Even Old Li didn’t dare to go, let alone other factory leaders.
So this invitation was like a hot potato and was eventually pushed into Li Xuewu's hands.
Li Xuewu looked at the invitation in his hand and really wanted to curse.
So you guys are greedy for life, but I'm not afraid of death!
But what Lao Li said was right. He was the deputy director of the Management Committee Office. He could represent the Red Star Factory, but he was not qualified to represent the Red Star Factory.
It is very suitable to attend this thank-you dinner, eat and drink well, and discuss cooperation.
Lao Li made a request, which was to stabilize Chantal and allow the Santaya Group to continue cooperation.
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What else do leaders do besides stating requirements and drawing conclusions?
The answer is that they will still make a few mistakes.
On Saturday evening, Li Xuewu took a Volga M24 sedan to the International Hotel for Chantal's private dinner.
Don't get me wrong, this is not the club's car, it's Lao Li's car.
In order to make up for his incompetent behavior, this car was specially arranged to take him there.
At that time, the matter of Shi Ruoweng wanting to buy a new car for Li Xuewu was mentioned.
Li Huaide explained in a slightly relaxed tone that Shi Ruoweng had just returned and had not yet fully understood the work.
He was well aware of Li Xuewu's hard-working and simple work style, and insisted on using the command vehicle because it was more suitable, not more comfortable.
So he said that he had criticized Shi Ruoweng, saying that one should not pretend to know something when one does not.
This can be regarded as a recall of Shi Ruoweng, giving Li Xuewu a positive explanation and guarantee.
Does Li Xuewu need his guarantee?
Stop joking. He doesn't care about Shi Ruoweng at all. No matter how much training and growth he undergoes, he is still a hopeless case.
Mr. Li didn't ask him when to change the car, but just said that he would change it at the beginning of next year.
Yes, this Volga M24 was bought less than a year ago, and it is almost no longer suitable for Lao Li's status.
He secretly told Li Xuewu that the new car had been ordered and would be assigned to Li Xuewu when the time came.
When is that time?
When the Red Star Factory was promoted, Lao Li became qualified to ride in the Red Flag, and Li Xuewu became qualified to ride in the Volga.
Do you really think what Li Xuewu and Jing Yunong said in Gangcheng is the truth? Is it all his plan?
Come on, would you tell everyone about your core career plan to someone who works in the same company as you?
Even if the other person is a beautiful woman, even if the two of them have a legal relationship, there are no friends in the workplace.
As for Li Xuewu's identity and qualifications to ride this Volga M24, that is not worth mentioning.
All we can say is that what Lao Li gave was more than Jing Yunong imagined, and what Li Xuewu asked for was less than Jing Yunong imagined.
Even the follow-up plans that were told to her, and the shocking news that she had no clothes on, were just appetizers.
We gave up the joint industry, the tertiary industry, the trade management center and the security team.
You said Li Xuewu gave up so much, what does he want?
Gathering is a mass of fire, scattered is a sky full of stars.
His development in the security team has reached its peak, and the final step is to become the leader of the security team.
But this great perfection is like a piece of chicken ribs to him. He cannot do without it, but it is not good with it.
The relevant personnel arrangements and training have already borne fruit. Even if he leaves the security team, does Li Huaide have the ability and determination to replace everyone?
Compared with the professional positions in the workshop, the work within the security team is actually very professional.
So even if you promote or replace people again, it is likely that the people promoted will still be Li Xuewu's people.
Unless Dong Wenxue and Li Xuewu are completely eliminated, the grass will grow again when the spring breeze blows.
Lao Li just wants to maintain balance, not die together.
So Li Xuewu seems very easy-going now, and he seems like a good guy to everyone who sees him.
After Shi Ruoweng came back, he repeatedly made requests in the Management Committee Office, but Li Xuewu ignored him.
She didn't confront him head-on, and she didn't even look him in the eye.
This gave Lao Li enough face, otherwise there would be no explanation or goodwill from Lao Li.
Even though this car was replaced by Lao Li, the meaning it represents is different.
With the beginning of the changes, the personnel in the agency are becoming more and more restless, especially as September is approaching.
The call for adjustments and reinforcements to the Red Star Factory management team was growing stronger and stronger, and it seemed that it was about to come to an end.
Now everyone is calculating, and abacus beads are flying all over the factory, making a crackling sound.
Li Xuewu kept a low profile at this time, which caused some people to speculate and even spread bad rumors.
Lao Li also understands that the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish, right?
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"Why did she invite you to dinner?"
Yu Shui walked beside Li Xuewu and muttered, "It's still the middle of the night—"
"I wanted to invite you here, but I don't know who you are."
Li Xuewu was really mean and had no intention of caring about her at all.
"Also, it's already late at night, isn't it time for you to get off work?"
He pointed to the time of 5:30 on his hand and reminded her, "Don't disturb your sleep. I'm sorry."
"What? You guys still want to sleep?"
Yu Shui didn't listen to what he said at all. She only filtered out sensitive words through her ears and her eyes were almost popping out of her head.
Li Xuewu twitched his lips and asked, "Why, you've never slept before? Who doesn't sleep?"
"Then who will score the points——"
Yu Shui pouted and said, "You didn't ask clearly, how can I answer you?"
"Then don't ask, I'm not curious."
Li Xuewu hit the nail on the head: "As long as you don't sleep with me, it's fine."
"Who do you want to sleep with?"
The rain was like a child. Once it finally caught hold of him, it started to argue with him.
"Sleeping with that sweet girl?"
"Don't curse—"
Before entering the restaurant, Li Xuewu reminded her, "Xiang Xiang is the name of a pig in my place!"
After saying that, he ignored the silly girl who couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth, and walked into the restaurant with a smile.
"I'm really sorry, the leaders are busy and can't leave... Are you... are you kidding?"
He shook hands with Chantal politely and was stunned by the small dining table and the fact that she was alone.
It's said to be a banquet, but this scale can only be considered a date at best, right?
"What a coincidence! My colleagues here are also very busy."
Chantal nodded without surprise and took the initiative to invite Li Xuewu to take a seat.
Li Xuewu tilted his head slightly and helped the other party pull out the stool in a gentlemanly manner.
Was this prepared or premeditated?
I am a serious person. How dare you, the chairman of a large international group, personally come out to hook me?
"Let's just have French food, is that okay?"
"Of course, the guest follows the host's wishes—"
Li Xuewu smiled slightly, pointed to the square dining table and asked, "I'm still surprised."
"Nothing surprising, the person I want to thank is you," Chantal said calmly, "Now that you are here, my goal has been achieved."
"That's really a coincidence?"
Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows, and when he saw the other person laughing, he also started laughing.
There is no such thing as coincidence. It's just that some people are overthinking it.
You understand my evil intentions, and I understand your pretense of reserve.
French cuisine has many varieties, small portions, and takes a long time to prepare, revealing the hypocrisy and extravagance of old money aristocrats everywhere.
Of course, after entering the socialist territory, in order to satisfy the vanity of these people and based on the mentality of "if you have the chance to make money you're a bastard", the International Hotel has retained the entire set of procedures very well.
There were only two of them, so they didn't order a lot of dishes.
During the meal, the two did not start talking about work. Even before the final dessert was served, the only topics they talked about were customs, food and life.
Li Xuewu had never carefully observed the other party before. After all, he was a foreign businessman and a wealthy Westerner.
The only place where the two can have any intersection is at the negotiating table.
The theme of today's dinner has already been decided, which is to thank you for your help and protection last time.
Li Xuewu had no evil intentions and ate the meal in a relaxed manner.
Even during dinner, he didn't ask about the other party's current plans or the "misunderstanding".
The pit was dug to bury the person because the other party was in a confused mood and had no normal thinking ability.
It is different now. If he says something that would destroy the relationship between a couple, wouldn’t that be hooliganism?
Just like that, the more gentlemanly, proper and relaxed he behaved, the more sincere the smile on Chantal's face became.
Only after putting down his knife and fork did Li Xuewu take the opportunity of pouring wine to tactfully inform the other party of the results of the handling of the matter.
"In fact, I knew there would be a result that day," Chantal smiled and raised her eyebrows, saying, "Because you told me."
"You said this matter will definitely have a result, I believe you-"
"Thank you. I am very grateful for your trust."
Li Xuewu shook his head slightly and said, "This is a challenge and burden for both of us."
"Before I left, the factory leader told me to bring our sincerity and regards to you."
"Thank you, I already feel it—"
Chantal suddenly stretched out her hand on the table, patted the back of Li Xuewu's hand and said, "Please accept my gratitude. This is a sincere friendship."
"You are a real man—"
"Oh, really—"
The opponent's sudden fever almost sprained Li Xuewu's waist.
He raised his eyebrows, tapped the ring on the other's finger and reminded: "You also have a real man, don't you?"
"Of course, of course, if he does that, it counts as—"
Chantal raised her hand and generously showed Li Xuewu the sparkling green diamond ring on her ring finger.
Her red lips moved slightly as she asked, "Will this make you more excited?"
"Oh—you are a bad woman!"
Li Xuewu seriously commented on her audacity and rudeness, pointed his finger at the table and said seriously: "I must punish you on behalf of the classless class—"
The two of them naturally communicated in French, and when this sentence was uttered, the atmosphere at the table instantly became ambiguous.
But to others, it seemed as if Chantal accidentally touched Li Xuewu's hand, and Li Xuewu was seriously criticizing her.
At least that's what He Yushui thought. She had already cursed the other person several times in her heart.
However, everyone in the restaurant did not care about this. It was just a collision of Eastern and Western cultures and habits.
She didn't understand what either of them said until Li Xuewu and the other party walked out of the restaurant together and went upstairs.
Maybe there's a whip without a rank or something? -
"What took you so long to come down?"
The rain was like a ghost. When Li Xuewu walked down the stairs and was about to go out, she suddenly appeared.
Li Xuewu glanced at her, then continued to walk out without paying any attention, asking, "Why haven't you left yet?"
"You didn't leave either!"
He Yushui walked beside him relentlessly and said, "I didn't leave because I was waiting for you."
"What a coincidence. I didn't leave because I was waiting for you - go first!"
Li Xuewu had already figured out what she was thinking, so he was very harsh in his words and didn't give her any chance at all.
"Don't change the subject—"
Yu Shui had been waiting downstairs for a long time. He frowned and asked, "Where have you been?"
"Let's talk about business. A business worth hundreds of millions."
Li Xuewu reminded her as he passed by the hall: "Don't mind my business. This is all busy work."
"I don't believe you—"
Yu Shui glanced at the front desk, frowned and reminded: "Be careful, foreign women are all sick."
"Thank you," Li Xuewu curled his lips in amusement and said, "If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about it until today."
"Hey! I'm talking about the kind of..."
Seeing that Li Xuewu had already walked out, Yu Shui chased him out and wanted to remind him a few more times, but saw the car coming.
"It's getting late," Li Xuewu stood beside the car and turned back to remind Yu Shui.
Huh? What do you mean? It's getting late. Are you going to take me home?
I knew you have a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
"OK--"
"What's good?"
Li Xuewu opened the car door and sat in the back seat. He said to the stunned rain outside the car window: "It's too dangerous to walk at night. You should stay here tonight. Goodbye."
With that, the driver started the car and drove away from the International Hotel compound under the gnashing eyes of the rain.
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Although today is Saturday, Li Xuewu and his family did not return to the courtyard.
His house in the backyard was rented out again, but this time it was a big happy event.
Pazile, his good comrade and brother who followed him all the way from the border to the capital, and his step-sister-in-law Wang Yamei have finally tied the knot and are getting married tomorrow.
It took less than three months from the time Li Xuewu introduced them to the time they decided on and chose a date for their wedding.
In fact, at this time, this speed is very normal.
Can the orders of parents, the words of matchmakers, or the wishes of organizations be true and reliable?
The organization will review both parties of the marriage, and the marriage application will not be approved if there is even the slightest problem.
Especially Pazile's identity.
Therefore, the issues that young men and women in later generations worry about, such as marriage examination, property, family, background, etc., do not need to be concerned about at this time.
If you can get that certificate, it means there is no problem on both sides. If there is a problem, it will be a big deal.
Why do you want to borrow Li Xuewu’s house to get married?
First of all, the house in the backyard was newly renovated and is bright and spacious.
Secondly, Paziler has no housing in Beijing. His unit is able to allocate one, but it is in the mountains and is not suitable.
So after consulting Li Xuewu, Pazile and Wang Yamei chose to rely on their parents.
The kind that is aboveboard and approved by Wang Yamei's parents.
When Pazile was discussing marriage, he was very bachelor and gave the money he had saved to Wang Yamei in front of her parents.
He was on duty at the unit and had little time to go home, so the most appropriate way was to live in Wang Yamei's parents' home.
This means that he decided to support both of them in their old age.
Borrowing Li Xuewu's house to get married outside was to emphasize that it was not a marriage-in-law, and also to let the neighbors understand this meaning.
Finally, Pazile agreed that Li Xuewu was his elder brother, and that an elder brother is like a father. His sister also lived in this courtyard, and he wanted to get married here.
If he really wanted to borrow a house, Li Xuewu had many houses that could be lent to him. It was he who asked Li Xuewu for the house.
So the big happy event will be on Sunday, and Li Xuewu's whole family will return to the Siheyuan tomorrow to attend the banquet and watch the fun.
Who would have thought that the little girl who had been keeping an eye out for herself and her sister was now married.
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PS: Why did French businessman Chantal take the risk, and why did Li Xuewu dare to get involved?
(Seriously, this is not for H, guess what.)