Chapter 1651: Life Encounters

"We have distinguished guests," the woman said. "Director Wang from the Municipal Government Office is accompanying them, so I need to keep an eye on things here."

The young man asked curiously, "Who is here?"

"Zhou Andong," the woman pointed overhead. "They are upstairs; Namu took them up. I'll ask her in a moment which private room they are in."

The young man's eyes widened: "Zhou Andong, the boss of the Yugong Group?"

"Correct!" the woman said with a smile. "Unbelievable, right? They had already eaten, were out for a walk, passed by our door, saw business was good, and Zhou Andong said he wanted to come in and try it."

"I'll serve the dishes in a moment."

The young man gave instructions, turned and left the kitchen, went to the bar, and took a bottle of Yugong liquor from the cabinet below.

He was the restaurant owner, Qiao Lifeng, from Sichuan Province. He had brought this liquor back when he returned to Sichuan for the New Year, because it wasn't sold in Golmud.

At this time, the woman came out; she was Qiao Lifeng's wife, also from Sichuan, named Jing Huiyun.

"What are you taking this liquor for?"

Qiao Lifeng shook the liquor in his hand: "When I serve the dishes in a moment, I'll toast Director Wang."

How could Jing Huiyun not understand what her husband was thinking: "Toasting is fine, but come out right after toasting; don't disturb their conversation."

"I know." Qiao Lifeng agreed and placed the liquor on the bar.

"Hmm?"

A middle-aged man who had just come out of the restroom looked up inadvertently and saw the Yugong liquor.

"Boss, you actually have Yugong liquor here; is it real or fake?"

Qiao Lifeng said with dissatisfaction: "Of course it's real; I brought it back when I went home for the New Year."

"Is it the special supply version?" The middle-aged man walked over to look, then shook his head in disappointment: "No, if it were the special supply version, I would buy a bottle."

Qiao Lifeng smiled and said: "If it were the special supply version, I wouldn't be willing to take it out either."

"Indeed!" The middle-aged man nodded: "I was fortunate enough to drink the special supply version of Yugong liquor once; the taste is much better than the regular version."

"That goes without saying." Qiao Lifeng picked up the liquor, put it back in the cabinet inside, and said: "The special supply version has been hyped up to over 800 yuan. Even so, there is a price but no market; you can't buy it even if you want to."

"Actually, Yugong Liquor has another type of liquor; you might not know about it." The middle-aged man took out a cigarette and handed one to Qiao Lifeng: "It tastes very good, almost the same as the special supply version, and it can still be bought on the market."

Qiao Lifeng really didn't know: "What liquor?"

"Blue and White Porcelain!" The middle-aged man had a cigarette in his mouth and lowered his head to light it: "There is also a song called 'Blue and White Porcelain', which is very nice to listen to; it's the advertising song for this liquor."

"I've heard the song." Qiao Lifeng said: "As for the Blue and White Porcelain liquor, I really don't know."

The middle-aged man shook his head slightly: "It's not in Golmud, but it's sold in Xining. It's just expensive, over 200, nearly 300 yuan. I bought a bottle before and drank it for a full half month."

"You drank a bottle of liquor for half a month?" Qiao Lifeng's eyes widened: "How did you drink it?"

"I couldn't bear to drink it." The middle-aged man laughed: "When I was craving it, I would just take a sip from a small liquor cup."

Qiao Lifeng laughed out loud: "When I have time, I'll go to Xining to buy a bottle, and then I'll treat you."

"That's what you said." The middle-aged man joked: "Don't think I won't remember if I drink too much."

"I said it." Qiao Lifeng said: "When I buy it, I will definitely notify you."

"Dishes are served." Jing Huiyun placed a plate of twice-cooked pork on the bar.

"Why is the portion so large!" Qiao Lifeng looked at the full plate of twice-cooked pork: "How much meat did you put in?"

"I put in an extra half-jin of meat." Jing Huiyun found a napkin to wipe the oil stains on the edge of the plate: "Distinguished guests have arrived; we can't be stingy."

"That's true." Qiao Lifeng took out the liquor again, opened the box, unscrewed the cap, and picked up a liquor cup.

Jing Huiyun saw him taking both the liquor and the cup, so she picked up the plate: "I'll send it up."

Qiao Lifeng didn't object, followed his wife upstairs, and arrived at Private Room No. 3.

"Pat, pat, pat..." Jing Huiyun raised her hand and gently knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Director Wang's voice came from inside.

Jing Huiyun pushed the door open with a full face of smiles: "Director Wang, distinguished guests, because we are quite busy, the dishes are a bit slow; please bear with us."

"Director Wang!" Qiao Lifeng said, holding the liquor: "It's been a long time since you've been here. Hearing from my wife, Manager Jing, that you were here, I immediately took out a bottle of my treasured Yugong liquor to come and toast you."

Director Wang looked at Qiao Lifeng with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. Bringing Yugong liquor to toast him—how could he not see this little trick? But he didn't expose it.

"Yugong liquor, Boss Qiao, you chose the right liquor." Director Wang pointed at Zhou Andong: "This is the boss of the Yugong Group, Comrade Zhou Andong."

Qiao Lifeng and Jing Huiyun, this couple, knew how to conduct themselves, otherwise the restaurant business wouldn't be so good. Director Wang also had a good relationship with them, so he didn't mind building a bridge for them.

"Ah?" Qiao Lifeng was stunned, and his expression looking at Zhou Andong was very pleasantly surprised: "It really is Chairman Zhou. Distinguished guests have come to my little shop; I didn't notice when I came in just now. My fault, my fault; I will punish myself with a cup."

Saying this, Qiao Lifeng poured a cup of liquor and tilted his head to pour it into his stomach in one gulp.

The cup wasn't big; filled up, it was probably only half a liang of liquor, but this straightforwardness was very likable.

And Zhou Andong couldn't help but sigh inwardly: worthy of being the future richest man in Qinghai; this acting skill could definitely win an award.

When he came, he met the landlady on the stairs; Zhou Andong didn't hear what she was talking to Director Wang about.

But the two were obviously acquaintances, and he wasn't some political dignitary who needed to keep secrets; he really didn't believe Director Wang hadn't revealed his identity.

Director Wang introduced: "Chairman Zhou, he is the owner of the restaurant, Qiao Lifeng."

"Boss Qiao is too polite." Zhou Andong invited very enthusiastically: "Come, come, come, sit down and have a drink."

Qiao Lifeng thought about the news reports from the past two days; it wasn't just Zhou Andong, but also the bosses of 365 Home Furnishings, Red Star, and Qin Chi.

"Can we have some face?"

"I have emptied my family fortune." Gu Bing glared at Zhou Andong, then handed the money to Su Su: "Su Su, when you grow up, you can't be like your dad, stingy to death, and always dislike others for being stingy."

Facing these famous business bosses, he really felt a bit guilty.

"Since Chairman Zhou asked you to sit down and have a drink, then sit down and chat."

Director Wang spoke; he was still very willing to help Qiao Lifeng.

Being able to sit with Zhou Andong and the others to drink and chat, regardless of whether there would be any intersection between the two sides in the future, was a rare life encounter for Qiao Lifeng, with only benefits and no harm.

Moreover, Qiao Lifeng could manage a restaurant that wasn't very big so well; the future was still promising.

At this time, just saying a few words could sell a favor and build a good relationship for the future; why not do it? ===== CHAPTER 1652 =====