Chapter 54: 053 Liu Dong Really Found a Treasure

Fang Qingye rode his small scooter alone to the internet cafe, played World of Warcraft for a while, and didn't return home until ten o'clock at night—no one would come to disturb him at this hour.

After getting off work at five o'clock the next afternoon, Fang Qingye went home, took off his uniform, changed into a T-shirt and long pants, stayed for a while until the time was about right, then went downstairs.

Riding the small scooter in this hot weather would definitely be uncomfortable, and since he was going to drink alcohol tonight, Fang Qingye didn't move the vehicle and prepared to take a taxi.

Just as he stepped out of the residential compound, he saw a Miss standing under the shade of a tree across the street, pushing a bicycle.

Bai Ou.

As Fang Qingye walked over, he noticed that today Bai Ou seemed to have put on light makeup; wearing a tight black T-shirt and denim shorts, her skin appeared even snow-white.

"Are you waiting for me?" Fang Qingye said.

"Mm, let's go together."

"Then why don't you come up and sit for a while? It's so hot." Fang Qingye said.

"I just arrived a few minutes ago too; let's go."

"Alright, I'll give you a ride."

"Great." The Miss's eyes curved into crescent moons again as she smiled.

Fang Qingye took the bicycle and rode south along Wenhua Road with Bai Ou.

Bai Ou sat on the back seat in high spirits, humming a song softly.

Writing poems for you, freezing for you,

Doing the impossible for you,

Learning to play the piano and write lyrics for you.

Upon arriving at Dingcheng Hotel, Fang Qingye parked the bicycle, and the two went up to the second floor, entering the reserved private room. Liu Dong had already arrived, and sitting beside him was a girl in a floral dress.

Fang Qingye saw her and smiled immediately.

It was indeed her—Bi Qiaoqiao, who had once played basketball with Liu Dong.

When Bi Qiaoqiao saw Fang Qingye, she initially felt a bit embarrassed, but soon calmed herself down, stood up, and greeted him with a smile.

"Qiaoqiao, let me introduce you." At this moment, Liu Dong said: "I don't need to introduce Fang Qingye; you've known him for a long time. This is Bai Ou, Fang Qingye's childhood sweetheart, currently a graduate student at East China University of Political Science and Law."

"She is my girlfriend, Bi Qiaoqiao, working at the Government Office."

"Hello, Bi Qiaoqiao."

"Hello, Bai Ou."

The two girls greeted each other, then each sat beside a boy.

Not everyone had arrived yet, so everyone chatted idly. Bai Ou noticed that Bi Qiaoqiao's gaze kept moving up and down over her, which made Bai Ou feel strange in her heart.

Could it be that there's something wrong with what I'm wearing today?

That doesn't make sense; I spent a long time choosing this, and even asked my best friend for advice on QQ.

How could she know that Bi Qiaoqiao was murmuring to herself in her heart.

So white.

No wonder my cousin feels inferior...

A few minutes later, the private room door was pushed open again; this time Song Dahai entered with a beaming smile.

"Alone?" Fang Qingye asked.

"Meimei..." Song Dahai called out.

A petite girl in a suspender dress walked in, seeming a bit shy.

Impressive...

Finally managed to get her to come out.

"Chen Meimei, come in and sit." Fang Qingye also greeted her.

Seeing Fang Qingye, someone familiar, Chen Meimei's previously nervous emotions seemed soothed.

Introductions were made again, and then the six of them sat beside the wine table.

The dishes were abundant; the boys drank Mengzhi Lan, the girls drank Great Wall Dry Red, everyone ate and chatted while pouring drinks for each other, and naturally, Liu Dong drank the most.

Although only three men were drinking, one bottle was finished quickly, and more than half of the second bottle was also consumed; everyone was somewhat drunk, and Fang Qingye even felt dizzy.

"Hey, Liu Dong, how were you able to transfer to the Propaganda Department so quickly?" Song Dahai asked at this moment.

"I was just lucky." Liu Dong's face was flushed red from drinking, but his speech was still sharp as he said:

"After I was seconded to the Propaganda Department, someone retired shortly after, creating an opening. Our Director Wang went to Director Li of the Organization Department to request personnel, asking to transfer my personnel relations over. Director Li agreed immediately, and I completed the transfer procedures the day before yesterday."

Don't underestimate this transfer matter; it is actually very difficult.

Fang Qingye heard from his second uncle that transfers of deputy section-level cadres and above in the county must be discussed and approved by the County Standing Committee before the Organization Department issues a red-headed document.

Ordinary cadres, although not as troublesome, have their personnel transfers managed by the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, but in reality, the Director of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau does not have the power to transfer a specific cadre; it requires the agreement of several key county-level leaders.

The Director of the Organization Department, who serves on the County Standing Committee, is one of them.

Although the Director of the Propaganda Department has no personnel transfer power, he is also a member of the Standing Committee—equal in rank—and since the Propaganda Department currently has an open position, this matter was easily settled.

So when Liu Dong said he was lucky, everyone deeply agreed.

Song Dahai then spoke again with a smile: "Liu Dong, you play badminton so well; not only did you secure the job, but you also found a girlfriend... Tell me, shouldn't we toast him with another glass of wine?!"

"Of course we should!"

Liu Dong's face was already flushed red; he just chuckled silently without speaking.

At this moment, Bi Qiaoqiao suddenly said with a smile: "Dahai, I think the main reason Liu Dong could transfer to the Propaganda Department is his own ability and his willingness to endure hardship; going to the countryside under the scorching sun during the day, working overtime writing materials at night, and sometimes not even resting on weekends."

"I took the materials he wrote home to show my father, and my father also praised them as quite good... I think, if Liu Dong didn't have this capability, even if he played badminton even better, Director Wang wouldn't have transferred him over, right?"

"Oh my... Bi Qiaoqiao, defending your Liu Dong so fiercely. But you're right! I was wrong just now; I'll punish myself with a glass!" Saying this, Song Dahai lifted his wine glass.

"No, no... don't say punish yourself; you are all good friends and good brothers, how can there be punishment? Dahai, Liu Dong can't drink anymore; I'll have a glass with you instead?"

After speaking, Bi Qiaoqiao took out an empty wine glass, poured a glass of white liquor, clinked it with Song Dahai's, and drank it in one gulp.

Liu Dong truly found a treasure.

Seeing Bi Qiaoqiao's performance, Fang Qingye sighed in his heart.

After Bi Qiaoqiao and Song Dahai drank a cup, she looked at Fang Qingye again.

"Speaking of badminton, I must toast Ye Zi another cup. You taught Liu Dong to play badminton; both Liu Dong and I are very grateful to you."

"This cup must be toasted. If Ye Zi hadn't taught Liu Dong to play, we probably wouldn't have met you so quickly," Song Dahai said again.

This time Bi Qiaoqiao did not refute; instead, a shy expression appeared on her face.

Still need to drink...

But this cup seemed unavoidable. Fang Qingye could only stand up holding his wine glass. Bai Ou beside him asked in a low voice, "Can you drink? If you can't, I'll drink it for you."

"You? Can you drink baijiu?"

In Fang Qingye's memory, he had never seen Bai Ou drink baijiu.

Bai Ou said nothing more either. She took an empty cup, poured some for herself, and said to Bi Qiaoqiao, "You see, Ye Zi has also drunk quite a bit. I'll drink this cup for him, shall I?"

"Sure."

So the two girls drank a cup with each other.

Song Dahai, standing nearby, saw this situation and immediately turned his head to look at Chen Meimei, who had spoken very little all along.

"Don't look at me; I can't drink baijiu."

Chen Meimei answered in a small voice. This made Song Dahai feel a bit disappointed in his heart, though of course he could not show it; he was even preparing to comfort the girl with a few words.

But then he heard Chen Meimei say, "How about I pour a round of red wine for you instead?"

"Great..." Song Dahai immediately became happy and said loudly, "Now Meimei will pour wine for everyone. She can't drink baijiu and can only drink red, but you all must drink white..."

After finishing the meal, everyone went to sing karaoke and played until nearly 11 o'clock before finally dispersing.

Fang Qingye escorted Bai Ou home.

"Bai Ou, are you all right?" Fang Qingye asked as he pushed the bicycle, walking and talking.

He was somewhat worried.

Today Bai Ou had drunk quite a bit of baijiu at the back, then beer while singing at the KTV; now her face was flushed like a blooming peach blossom.

"I'm fine, don't worry... You forgot, my father can drink alcohol; I inherited a little bit from him," the girl said with a smile.