Chapter 1323: Zhou Andong's Guilty Conscience

"Oh!" Yan Guohai complained: "This past half year, I've been worried to death; hurry up and tell me what good news it is, so I can be happy too."

"Want to know?" Feng Minglu said: "I've already faxed the notice; take a look yourself."

Yan Guohai was just about to speak when he heard excited shouting from outside: "Factory Director, Factory Director."

Immediately after, a woman in her thirties burst in without even knocking.

"The notice faxed from headquarters; staff housing will be built next spring."

"Really or fake?" The burly staff member reached out and snatched the notice from the woman's hand.

Feng Minglu said with a smile: "Factory Director Yan, does this count as good news?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Yan Guohai hurriedly said: "Minister Feng, let's leave it at that today; when I have time, I'll go to headquarters and invite you to dinner."

"Fine!" Feng Minglu said: "Then let's leave it at that."

Yan Guohai put down the phone and looked at the dozen or so people in the room, surrounding the burly man, looking down at the notice in his hand.

"Haven't you seen enough?"

Hearing Yan Guohai's words, the dozen or so people looked up, and the burly man hurriedly handed the notice to the factory director.

Yan Guohai took it, looked at it again and again, smiled until wrinkles appeared on his face, and then handed the notice to the woman.

"Go, post the notice on the bulletin board."

"Good!" The woman took the notice and turned to leave happily.

A staff member rubbed his face and then pinched it; it felt a bit painful, so he was sure this wasn't a dream.

"Too sudden; it doesn't feel real at all."

The others nodded, and the burly man chuckled.

"The notice says they're going to build a 12-story elevator building, and by the end of next year, we'll also be able to spend the Spring Festival in the new building and watch the Spring Festival Gala."

"What are you thinking?" Yan Guohai said unhappily: "It says it will start construction at the end of April 1995; it won't be ready for move-in until '96."

"Whatever." The burly man said with a smile: "Whether it's next year or the year after, it's better than having no hope."

"Alright!" Yan Guohai scolded: "All of you get lost; don't be an eyesore here; I get angry when I see you."

"We're leaving, we're leaving." The burly man nodded and bowed, a perfect image of a lackey: "Factory Director, you're busy."

The dozen or so people left, and Yan Guohai sat in his chair, his mood also quite good.

The same scene played out in other branch factories, and the staff even ran to tell each other; it could be said to be a joyous occasion.

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Zhou Andong and Jian Qiu went to find Cheng Zhanjun, but didn't see him.

Because he was about to be transferred and it was almost New Year, he had gone down to visit poor households.

Then they went to the city government, but didn't expect Deng Changli to be gone either, so they missed him again.

There was no way; the two could only return to the winery, thinking about trying again tomorrow.

Returning to the winery, Zhou Andong had just gotten out of the car when he saw an acquaintance.

He turned to get back in the car, but the other party also saw him and shouted.

"Chairman Zhou, finally seeing you again."

The one who came was none other than Wang Wanli, General Manager of the Hu Yang City Guesthouse.

Back then, Zhou Andong, along with Jiang Yuyue and Yao Jun, in order to promote Yugong wine,

had acted out a play at the Hu Yang City Guesthouse, fooling Wang Wanli completely.

Not only did they get Wang Wanli drunk until he couldn't find north, but they also gave him a truckload of game meat.

A year had passed, and suddenly running into him like this, Zhou Andong still felt a bit guilty.

"Ah!" Zhou Andong feigned a look of surprise and went to greet him: "Manager Wang, long time no see; your style remains the same."

Wang Wanli gave a bitter smile and shook hands with Zhou Andong: "Chairman Zhou, you fooled me quite miserably back then."

At this time, Zhou Andong couldn't play dumb; if he played dumb again, he would be treating Wang Wanli as a fool.

"Manager Wang." Zhou Andong said sincerely: "I'm truly sorry; at that time, the winery was in that kind of situation, and there was no other way. To promote the wine, I had to resort to such measures."

"Understand, understand."

Wang Wanli wasn't here to hold him accountable, and he didn't think that incident back then was anything shameful.

Instead, he considered it a good story, often bringing it up to others, feeling quite honored.

"Chairman Zhou, have you eaten? Shall we find a place to have a drink?"

"Just finished." Zhou Andong waved his hand with a smile: "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future; let's forget it today."

"Fine!" Wang Wanli nodded: "Chairman Zhou, I came this time with a request."

"We're not outsiders." Zhou Andong said quite broadly: "If you have a matter, just say it; as long as I can handle it, I won't refuse."

Wang Wanli's face lit up: "I'm here to ask for wine, mainly the special Yugong wine, but the Sales Department said they can only give me fifty cases.

There's still a month until the New Year, but the reception tasks are already lined up until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month; where are these fifty cases of wine going to go? If a leader wants to drink and the guesthouse doesn't have any, I'll definitely be criticized and my work ability questioned."

Zhou Andong looked troubled: "Manager Wang, you also know that the production of the special type is limited, and Beijing takes away more than half; there really isn't much left."

"I understand, I understand." Wang Wanli sighed: "I have no other way, that's why I came to find you."

Zhou Andong pondered for a moment, and finally said helplessly: "Fine, since I owe you a favor."

Wang Wanli's heart had been hanging; upon hearing Zhou Andong loosen up, his heart fell into his stomach with a thud, and a smile appeared on his face, his hands clasped together as he bowed to Zhou Andong repeatedly.

"Thank you, Chairman Zhou, truly grateful."

"Don't give me that." Zhou Andong said with a smile: "When you have time, invite me to a big meal."

"No problem, whatever you want to eat, as long as you open your mouth, I'll find a way to get it for you."

Wang Wanli laughed heartily, and only then did he look at Jian Qiu standing behind Zhou Andong.

"Chairman Zhou, is this the sister-in-law? Why don't you introduce her to me?"

"Wife, this is Wang Wanli, General Manager of the Hu Yang City Guesthouse." Then, Zhou Andong introduced to Wang Wanli: "My wife, Jian Qiu."

"Sister-in-law, hello, hello." Wang Wanli hurriedly reached out and shook hands with Jian Qiu.

"Manager Wang, hello." Jian Qiu greeted Wang Wanli with a smile.

"Let's go!" Zhou Andong helped Jian Qiu: "Go to my office; I'll write you a note."

Jian Qiu was already showing; although she was dressed warmly, it could still be vaguely seen.

At first, Wang Wanli didn't notice, but now seeing Zhou Andong helping Jian Qiu so carefully,

his heart moved, his eyes glanced at Jian Qiu's belly, and he kept this matter in mind.

The three entered the factory building, and Wang Wanli sighed with emotion: "In our Chinese nation, wherever there is food, there must be wine. Wine is the spiritual food of our Chinese people.

It is the witness of festivals and celebrations, the creator of a warm atmosphere, and the deliverer of beautiful blessings. No matter what the occasion, a banquet without wine certainly won't do..."

"No wine, no banquet." Zhou Andong said with a smile: "Since ancient times, we Chinese have had the custom of drinking wedding wine."

As they spoke, the three arrived at the fourth floor. As soon as they stepped out of the stairwell, Zhou Andong saw a group of people standing at the office door.

A little girl from the Chairman's office was trying to persuade them earnestly.

"Everyone, our Chairman really isn't here; it's already past four o'clock, and we'll be off work soon; he can't possibly come back." ===== CHAPTER 1324 =====