strictlysupreme Chapter 242 Municipal Hotel
Chapter 242 Municipal Hotel
The next day, Li Youcai returned to the factory and had a private talk with Ms. Zhou from the finance department.
Ms. Zhou's husband used to work in a lumber mill. During one of his work sessions, he accidentally broke his leg by a falling wooden stake. After recovering from the injury, he had no problem walking, but he could no longer exert force in his right leg.
So he applied for sick leave and stayed at home, while his eldest son took over his job.
Li Youcai agreed to reimburse Sister Zhou for the cost of renting a house in Hongwei County, and also arranged a job for Sister Zhou's husband so that the two of them could go to work in Hongwei County together. After Sister Zhou arrived at the branch factory, her position was promoted to accounting supervisor, and her salary also increased accordingly.
It was such a good idea that Sister Zhou agreed without hesitation.
There was a vacancy in the finance office, and Wang Rong successfully entered the finance office. She was with Chu Xinyan all day, and the two of them had company.
A few peaceful days passed.
Li Youcai received another call from Zhong Yuanbing.
The other party did not come to the factory, but asked him to meet at Zhenwei Restaurant, saying that he had something important to tell him.
During this period, Zhong Yuanbing was in high spirits.
Everyone doing business in Teng County knew that Zhong Yuanbing had the Midas Touch. He not only helped the Taihe Brewery dispose of the second-hand production line, but also made a huge profit of 12 yuan from it.
I don’t know how many people were tempted by it.
This year's storm has just died down, and Zhong Yuanbing is looking for me again, and most of what he wants to talk about is business.
However, Li Youcai had a very bad impression of Zhong Yuanbing. He always felt that there were too many things hidden in this person's eyes.
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon, Li Youcai asked Chu Xinyan to take Duoduo home first, and he came to the restaurant alone to keep an appointment with Zhong Yuanbing.
As soon as Li Youcai entered the door, Wang Wanru, who had been waiting for him, came to greet him.
"Mr. Zhong has arrived and is in the private room on the second floor. He also invited a few people. They all look unfamiliar and should be from Taihe City." Wang Wanru briefly explained the situation to Li Youcai.
Coming from Taihe City?
"I'll go see what he's up to." Li Youcai didn't think much about it and went straight up the stairs to the second floor.
In the Peony Box, Zhong Yuanbing was drinking tea with a few people, and from time to time, hearty laughter could be heard in the corridor.
Wang Wanru pushed the door open and Li Youcai walked in.
"Mr. Li, you are here. Please come in." Zhong Yuanbing saw Li Youcai coming in and immediately stood up to greet him.
"Mr. Zhong has become famous for turning stones into gold. Congratulations." Li Youcai bowed and congratulated.
"Speaking of this, last time I invited you to do it with me, but you refused. Tell me honestly, do you regret it?" Zhong Yuanbing asked with a laugh, acting like he and Li Youcai were old friends.
In the so-called business world, Zhong Yuanbing and Li Youcai are just playing along with the situation, which is exactly what they are doing now.
"I regret it so much." Since the other party wanted to hear it, Li Youcai was happy to praise him.
"Mr. Li, let me introduce you. This is Director Gong from the Office Affairs Section of the Taihe Municipal Party Committee, this is Director Chen from the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse, and this is Mr. Zhou from the Second Construction Company...." Zhong Yuanbing introduced several people to Li Youcai in a row, and none of these people were newbies.
Li Youcai looked at the few people.
Director Gong was a fat, middle-aged man with big ears. The most noticeable feature of his face was his big, fat cheeks. Coupled with his oversized pot belly, he looked like a fat man.
Director Chen had a flat head, wore glasses, and looked gentle.
After some pleasantries with a few people, Li Youcai also joined in the tea tasting.
From his seat, Li Youcai could see that Director Gong was the center among these people, followed by Zhong Yuanbing, and then Director Chen and General Manager Zhou.
Not knowing what the situation was today, Li Youcai rarely spoke. Even if someone took the initiative to talk to him, Li Youcai would just respond in kind.
Wang Wanru walked in again, walked straight to Zhong Yuanbing, and said softly, "Boss Zhong, the kitchen is ready. Can we serve the dishes?"
Although Li Youcai in the private room was the owner of the restaurant, the host of today's dinner was Zhong Yuanbing, so Wang Wanru did not consult Li Youcai.
"let's go."
"Oh, by the way, give me five more bottles of the Lao Guojiao from last time. That wine is really good."
"It's really unfortunate that the old wine we bought last time is sold out, but we still have five-year-old Moutai of the same quality."
"That's a shame. Let's go with Moutai."
After saying that, Zhong Yuanbing looked at the people at the tea table and said with a smile, "Director Gong, everyone, please take our seats."
Everyone took their seats.
Director Gong sat in the main seat.
Li Youcai randomly chose a seat and sat down.
The waiters began to serve the dishes, and soon plates of delicious dishes were brought to the table.
When Director Gong saw the dishes on the table, his eyes lit up.
As a government official, Director Gong had naturally been to many restaurants, but this was the first time he had encountered one that could make dishes so exquisite, attractive and high-end.
Zhong Yuanbing was sitting next to Director Gong. Noticing his strange expression, he immediately said with a smile, "Director Gong, look at these dishes. Every one of them is made by a descendant of the imperial chef. They are all court dishes. You won't find such authentic dishes anywhere else."
Upon hearing this, Director Gong said with his fat cheeks trembling, "Really? Then I'm in for a treat today."
After the waiters filled everyone's glasses, Zhong Yuanbing suggested, "Director Gong, please raise a glass."
"No, no, no. Today you are the host and I am the guest. How can I overstep my authority? You should do it." Director Gong waved his hand and declined.
Hearing this, Zhong Yuanbing's smile widened. "If you want to talk about the owner, I'm not the boss. This Zhenweiju is the property of our General Manager Li. He is the real owner here."
"Really? This is Mr. Li's property. Mr. Li is so young, but he's a real hero. Let Mr. Li pick up the wine." Upon hearing this, Director Gong looked at Li Youcai and praised him proactively.
Li Youcai had been sitting quietly, but Zhong Yuanbing exposed his true identity on the spot. He could only smile and say, "My humble fortune is not worth mentioning. Mr. Zhong is hosting a banquet for several distinguished guests today, which is already a great honor for my humble shop. Director Gong should bring the wine."
Li Youcai remained calm and kicked the ball back.
"Mr. Li has said so, Director Gong, please don't refuse."
"In that case, I will be bold."
After Director Gong offered the wine, everyone started to eat. After three rounds of drinks, Zhong Yuanbing spoke again, "Director Gong, I heard that the Municipal Party Committee wants to build a new high-end hotel. Is this possible?"
Director Gong smiled upon hearing this, then put down his chopsticks and said, "Your information is quite accurate. It is true."
"The Taihe City Guesthouse's facilities are old and outdated, and are no longer able to meet future hospitality needs. The city has long since decided to build a new, higher-end hotel. The recent arrival of the new municipal Party Secretary has finally put this plan into place."