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Chapter 1033: Chapter 906: Guo Quan’s Shock (Please Subscribe!)
This meal.
The first half turned into a personal speech by Old Master Lin.
Although sometimes the words didn’t convey the full meaning.
And there were serious omissions.
But the logic was sound and all roads lead to Rome.
Halfway through eating.
Suddenly, a loud voice came from outside the door.
"Yo, Director Zheng is here." Without turning back, everyone seated knew who owned the voice.
Village head Guo Quan.
When a police car entered the village, he, as the village head, quickly got the news. He hurried over while they were eating, inquired about the license plate, and instantly understood that it was Zheng Xiu’s car.
The county bureau chief had arrived.
How could he still sit still?
He rode over on his motorcycle.
Through the door, seeing Zheng Xiu and Qin Yugang, his heart skipped a beat. Qin Yugang often visited during Chinese New Year, and as the village head, he somewhat understood the relationships within the village.
He knew Qin Yugang worked in Qingyan City’s Public Security System.
And he wasn’t in a low position either.
Lately, he heard about the promotion but didn’t know the specifics. These past days, the county’s newcomer was also called Qin Yugang. The clever Guo Quan unconsciously put two and two together, and his legs trembled a bit.
Goodness.
Was he on a rocket?
Or was it just a namesake?
"Village head Guo," Zheng Xiu responded.
"Old Guo, if you haven’t eaten yet, join us," Old Master Lin invited without pondering too much about Guo Quan’s intentions. The conspicuous police car at the entrance, and this being an open spot in the village, most of the village could see it. 𝑛𝘰𝘷𝑝𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝘮
"Is it convenient?" Guo Quan asked cautiously.
"What’s inconvenient about it? It’s just a meal. They aren’t drinking wine today, you can do as you please. Director Zheng and the others still have work in the afternoon," Old Master Lin said nonchalantly.
It wasn’t as though there was any important business to discuss, and Guo Quan was also the village head.
"Yes, yes, yes," Guo Quan quickly agreed.
After he sat down.
"Yugang, I didn’t expect to see you here," Guo Quan greeted Qin Yugang with a bit of restraint.
Seeing Guo Quan’s expression.
Qin Yugang knew that Guo Quan must have guessed, and without beating around the bush, he smiled and said, "Village head Guo, long time no see. This time I was transferred by the organization to work in the county, so from now on we’ll be colleagues."
Guo Quan cautiously confirmed, "Transferred to do what?"
"To oversee the county’s work," Qin Yugang stated.
As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Quan’s face lit up with excitement, making Zheng Xiu chuckle, "Haha, Village head Guo, you need to improve your political sensitivity. But it’s understandable, Yugang has only been in the county for three days, so it’s normal for you to be unfamiliar."
"Secretary Qin? Are you really our county’s Secretary Qin?" Guo Quan stammered.
"Hehe, if there isn’t another Qin Yugang at the county committee, then it should be me. Let’s eat, today I just came to see Uncle Lin and have a casual chat," Qin Yugang reassured.
"Yes, yes... I understand," Guo Quan acknowledged.
Guo Quan ate the rest of the meal trembling with apprehension.
Mainly because he had never eaten with the top leader from the county before. This was a first.
After the meal.
Qin Yugang spent a bit more than an hour before leaving with Zheng Xiu.
A new official had assumed office.
There were many matters to attend to.
Especially banquets.
To familiarize himself with various departments, such meals couldn’t be avoided.
His schedule was almost fully booked until next week. These rules, even Qin Yugang couldn’t change, and changing them might not be a good thing. If he didn’t partake, many people would find it hard to sleep and eat.
However, given Qin Yugang’s current status, no one would force him to drink excessively.
Even if he was made to drink.
He had the hangover cure given by Tang Qing.
That thing.
Was really too effective. With just one pill, downing a whole bottle of Baijiu was as easy as drinking water. If you really treated it like water, just take a few more pills. Qin Yugang, heeding Tang Qing’s advice, didn’t tell others about this.
Otherwise.
How could they continue to drink merrily in the future? They might as well all drink water instead.
...
With a flushed face.
Guo Quan returned home.
The saying ’Wine doesn’t intoxicate people; people intoxicate themselves’ described his current state. Qin Yugang and Zheng Xiu didn’t drink, but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t. He and Lin Jiaxue’s grandfather each downed quite a bit.
"How much did you drink, your face is so red," Guo Quan’s wife complained.
Guo Quan grinned, "Not much, just over five ounces, burp~~~~, the meal at the Lin family was too delicious, really, you don’t know, that dish, definitely isn’t something ordinary."
"Dish? I’ve heard people say the Lin family’s vegetables are delicious. Supposedly it’s a new variety sent from abroad, delivered to their door every week, quite pricey," Guo Quan’s wife said.
Back in the living room.
After taking a sip of tea, Guo Quan said mysteriously, "Wife, do you know who I saw today?"
"Who?"
"Tang Family’s eldest nephew’s son-in-law." Guo Quan said with a face full of pride.
"Surname... Qin? Has two adorable little girls at home?" She suddenly remembered Qin Yugang, having met him twice, and the memory was quite vivid; they had two sons but seemed to want a daughter.
"Yes, that’s him, do you know where he is working now?" Guo Quan asked again.
"Wasn’t he the head of some department in the city before? Now, has he been promoted to deputy level?" she guessed after some thought.
To be honest, when it came to family relations in the village, Tang Qing’s uncle held the highest position, but since Qingyan City was so far away, they had never sought help from Qin Yugang for anything.
"Hehe, deputy level? He is now the top official in our county. I just had dinner with him," Guo Quan said with a very happy smile.
"What? Impossible, right? It’s only been a few years?" Guo Quan’s wife covered her mouth, unable to believe it.
Guo Quan sighed and said, "At first, I didn’t believe it either, but this is reality. He took office on Monday. I heard he was the head of the Development Zone in the city. Who would have thought? He’s still so young, at the division level, and one step further... Deputy hall."
"That’s great, now you can also get a promotion, maybe take some position in the town," Guo Quan’s wife immediately got excited.
Guo Quan was speechless and gave a wry smile, "I am almost at retirement age, what are you thinking about? Besides, with my level of education, I can only read and convey instructions from above. What could I possibly do in the town?"
"Eh... that seems true."
Seeing his wife’s eyes spinning, likely thinking about ’cashing in on relations’, he warned, "Blessings be, don’t think about using this to get any advantages. Qin Yugang’s future is illimitable; don’t cause him any trouble.
Moreover, the best steel should be used for the blade’s edge. Don’t bother people with trivial matters. What if there’s a second time? First, maintain a good relationship with the Lin family; otherwise, they might not even pay attention to us if we seek their help."
"That’s true..."
...
In the following few days.
Tang Qing and Lin Jiaxue didn’t leave the house.
They spent all their time keeping the elders company, talking, listening to stories of their youth - stories they had heard countless times since they were children, but listened to attentively nonetheless.
For the elders... this was life.
Although they could only be together for a few days.
The fact that the two younger ones had come to see them made the elders very happy. With communication being so advanced, Lin Jiaxue called home twice a month, and the old couple was satisfied.
Saturday.
Morning.
A thin mist enveloped the small mountain village.
Knowing that Tang Qing was leaving, even the village head Guo Quan got up early to see him off. Tang Qing was helpless but didn’t look down on this kind of flattery. Everyone had their way of surviving; it wasn’t easy for anyone.
"Grandpa and grandma, take care of yourselves."
"Sure, we will. Tangtang, tell the driver to go slow; there’s no rush. Jiaxue, take good care of Tangtang, okay?"
"I will, grandma."
"Grandpa Guo, we’re leaving now. If there’s anything, let us know in time." Tang Qing said to Guo Quan.
"Rest assured, Lin family’s matters are my matters." Guo Quan assured, slapping his chest. With the support of Qin Yugang, within this region, he really couldn’t believe anyone would dare put the Lin family’s elders at a disadvantage...
Qin Yugang’s future was illimitable.
One more promotion and he would be a city leader, a truly big shot. The Lin family was indeed lucky to have such a granddaughter.
...
Leaving the village.
The car headed towards Qingyan City.
Passing through the county town.
Tang Qing didn’t go to say goodbye to Qin Yugang; they were family, no need for formalities, a phone call was enough. Over the past few days, Qin Yugang had been busy with inspections in the countryside, and the local leaders hadn’t even gotten used to him.
"Uncle, if you need any kind of investment, just call me directly, and I will have people arrange it."
Qin Yugang reluctantly said, "I know, drive safely. And, keep an eye on your sister Shiqi. That girl has a mind of her own. Don’t let her do whatever she wants, and don’t buy her everything."
"Understood."
Tang Qing had just hung up his uncle’s call.
Less than a minute later.
Chai Ren called.
"Little Tang, when are you getting here? We’ve been here for several days, not eating or drinking well, can’t even sleep properly. We’re just waiting to eat at your villa." Chai Ren said this drooling.
Although Tang Qing’s villa was renovated,
there were only Tang Qing’s bodyguards there; the chef team hadn’t moved over from Shanghai yet, so even if they wanted to freeload a meal, it wasn’t possible. Ever since they had tasted the fighters’ cooking, Chai Ren felt that every time he went out for a social gathering, it was a torture to his taste buds.
’Such a foodie.’
Tang Qing thought to himself with a complaint.
Aloud he said, "What’s the rush, Chai Da Shao? I will arrive by plane tomorrow noon, and will be there by three-thirty in the afternoon. The chefs will arrive early in the morning. As for tomorrow’s lunch, you guys will just have to make do and cook something up yourselves."
"We have nothing to eat?" Chai Ren said, looking disappointed.
"The villa’s refrigerator is empty; the food supplies will only arrive tomorrow afternoon." Tang Qing explained, normally he would move food supplies from the Training Area, or use the teleportation node he always had with him for emergencies.
But since he always carried the teleportation node and hadn’t gone there, the refrigerator on the other side was naturally empty. Once he got there, he would hand the teleportation node over to his bodyguard.
The rest,
wasn’t his concern anymore.
He had already prepared a cold storage food transportation vehicle.
Knowing this, Chai Ren had no choice but to let it go.
He had thought of making some vegetables himself, but with an empty refrigerator, it was tough, "Alright, then hurry over. Your group of bodyguards absolutely refuse to let us on your yacht, and it’s making Linzi and the others so envious."
"Dream on, I haven’t been on it myself. How could I let you guys have a go first?" Tang Qing snorted.
"...Stingy ghost."
