Chapter 633

Usually no one asks to change liquor, but Zhuang Shi said so.

The waiter hurriedly brought Zhuang Shi a glass of white liquor.

"Jianqiang, I'm switching to white liquor. Although this is our first meeting, we hit it off right away. You're a very capable person, and I like capable people. Come, let's drink up." After saying that, Zhuang Shi drank the liquor in his cup.

It seems Zhuang Shi is a man of temperament.

He drank it all, what could I say? I drank mine too.

"Thank you, Zhuang Shi, for valuing me so highly. Being able to meet you is also an honor for me, Zhao Jianqiang. Here we should toast the elders with two glasses of liquor, to show that you're good, I'm good,"

"Everyone's good. Then I'll toast Zhuang Shi with another glass to express my feelings. This second glass, Zhuang Shi, you can do as you like—I'll drink mine." I said.

"This second glass is excellent—you're good, I'm good, everyone's good. This is win-win cooperation. How about letting Li Jia join in drinking this second glass?" Zhuang Shi proposed.

Li Jia hurriedly rose from her seat,

"Zhuang Shi, may I also switch to white liquor?"

"Great, Li Jia has a very bold and straightforward personality—I really like it."

"She is a capable person; I believe under her leadership, Xue County's tourism will surely thrive." Zhuang Shi said happily, looking at Li Jia.

"I need to thank Tian Shi and Zhuang Shi for giving me a platform; without it, no matter how capable I am, I couldn't put it to use."

"Today I want to thank the two elder brothers; you are my benefactors." Li Jia said calmly.

"Well, look at how well Li Jia can speak. I just told Tian Shi that if you don't make good use of Li Jia, we'll transfer her to Huaihai, give her a stage there—Huaihai also has an Ancient City under development." Zhuang Shi laughed.

At this point the waiter had already refilled our glasses.

Tian Shi also stood up and walked over to us,

and said to Zhuang Shi with a smile: "Zhuang Shi, this isn't right,"

"publicly poaching talent."

"Who said we're not giving a stage?"

The waiter came to pour white liquor.

"May I join you for a glass?"

"Haha, Tian Shi, you're just afraid."

"Actually, finding talent is hard, but you have many talented people around you, like Jianqiang, Li Jia, and others."

"That makes me envious."

"If Huaihai had such talent, our development would be even stronger."

"Zhuang Shi, you're already a big city—how else do you plan to develop? We Zaocheng are a small town; we need development. Zaocheng's future depends entirely on Huaihai's strong support. Here, I'll first express my feelings."

"We'll all drink up." After saying that, Tian Shi drank the white liquor in his glass.

We also drank up the white liquor in our glasses.

Li Jia drinks liquor very heartily.

This is what pleases men the most,

namely, women drinking heartily at the table.

How could Yang Tao be missing at such a time?

Yang Tao also came over holding her glass,

"Zhuang Shi, Tian Shi, I represent myself in expressing my respect to you."

"Yang Tao, switch to white liquor—we're all drinking white liquor." I watched Yang Tao hold her glass and drink red wine.

"Yes, Miss Yang Tao, if you want to drink with us, you have to be like us—see, Li Jia is drinking white liquor." Zhuang Shi said, pointing at Li Jia's glass.

Yang Tao then had to say: "Since Zhuang Shi said so, I'll switch to white liquor too. Waiter, pour me a glass of white liquor."

The waiter poured Yang Tao a glass of white liquor.

Our five glasses clinked together,

and then we all drank up.

After drinking, Tian Shi laughed: "Zhuang Shi, the future looks promising—look, the investors, the doers, and future consumers are all together here. What can't we accomplish? Waiter, pour more liquor."

"Today we want to get drunk and enjoy ourselves."

The waiter hurriedly poured us more liquor.

I've had several glasses in a row now—I can't drink any more, or I'll overdo it.

Zhuang Shi also didn't want to drink anymore.

I quickly said: "Tian Shi, we've already conveyed our feelings; we don't have to use liquor to show it. Zhuang Shi, you've been tired all day—just hiking took over an hour,"

"He still has to return to Huaihai tomorrow."

"We should let Zhuang Shi rest early."

"Yes, look at my mind—Zhuang Shi, if we don't drink, everything is in the liquor."

"Thank you for coming."

"From now on, we must definitely keep in touch." Tian Shi said politely.

We didn't drink any more.

The banquet soon drew to a close, and everyone said their goodbyes.

The Reception Center had already arranged the rooms.

Everyone went upstairs to rest.

I had just returned to my room when Secretary Qin called,

"Mr. Zhao, Tian Shi wants you to come to the 303 meeting room on the third floor for something."

"Okay, Secretary Qin, I'll go right away." After hanging up the phone,

I quickly put on my clothes and rushed to the 303 meeting room on the third floor.

In the conference room, Tian Shi and Ji Zong were already waiting for me.

Tian Shi directly said to me, "Jianqiang, have a seat; we have important matters to discuss."

I hurriedly sat down.

Tian Shi took out a cigarette; I hurriedly took Tian Shi's cigarette and gave it to Ji Zong, then lit it for them.

Tian Shi said, "Since Zhuang Shi is returning to Huaihai tomorrow, he's too tired today to chat with you. Zhuang Zong is in a good mood today."

"Yes, Tian Shi, mainly because Li Jia did a good job accompanying; I feel this Li Jia is talent." I praised Li Jia in front of Tian Shi.

Tian Shi nodded,

"Jianqiang, you're right; we will definitely make good use of Li Jia. Moreover, we need to strike while the iron is hot to achieve our goals."

I thought about it just now,

If we are to build a tourist area, we need some experts to conduct research and then write a feasibility report for me to submit for approval.

Otherwise, it would be an illegal construction.

For this matter, we must follow procedure, making each step solid so that no one can find fault.

I hurriedly said, "All right, Tian Shi, I will follow your opinion; next step is to find experts for research and write a feasibility report."

Tian Shi waved his hand and said to me, "Jianqiang, this is easy; as long as we feed, entertain, and give those experts some expenses when they leave, they'll willingly write whatever report we need. We still have something harder to handle."

I was a bit confused; what else is harder? Is it a funding issue?

This is indeed the matter, but I still cannot tell Tian Shi the specifics of it now.

My plan still needs to be kept secret for the time being.

I looked at Tian Shi and asked, puzzled,

"Tian Shi, is it that building a dock in Shanghu is difficult to resolve?"

Tian Shi shook his head again,

"Jianqiang, the main person now is Zhuang Shi."

"Yes, it's Zhuang Shi; he's too important. If he doesn't respond, we'll be busy for nothing." Ji Zong also chimed in from the side.

"Zhuang Shi is having a great time here and also approves of this project. I think there's no need to worry about Zhuang Shi." After saying that, I took a puff of cigarette.

"Jianqiang, you don't understand officialdom; on the surface everyone gets along, but in practice whether things can be done and whether action can be taken is a matter of knowing. Know that Zhuang Shi's side is not in the same province as us, and furthermore, Huaihai City is also developing the Ancient City project."

"Alas, some problems; we cannot be optimistic." Tian Shi said worriedly.

After Tian Shi finished speaking, the phone rang,

Tian Shi glanced at the phone,

then stood up,

"Ji Zong, you and Jianqiang explain in detail; I have to go out for a bit."