Chapter 705: Drinking and Chatting

In the stuffy room, the electric fan slowly shook its head, slightly dispelling the humid heat. Cao Cao Weiguo ate one dumpling after another, which made Zhong Ling happy and Factory Director Li quite envious of such a good appetite.

"Cao Weiguo, I'll toast you. The prescription you gave me really works. I used to get up at least five or six times a night, but after drinking the decoction you prescribed, I only go to the bathroom twice a night. My sleep quality has improved significantly, I feel more energetic, and my back doesn't ache anymore." Factory Director Li filled a glass for Cao Cao Weiguo and said spiritedly.

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "I can see that your complexion has improved quite a bit. Drink two more doses of the medicine, and then I'll prepare a nourishing medicinal diet for you, striving to let you sleep soundly until dawn."

Factory Director Li beamed: "Hahaha, good, good. Cao Weiguo, thank you for your trouble. Come, I'll toast you."

Zhong Ling, while rubbing Cao Cao Weiguo's leg with her foot, smiled and said: "Cao Weiguo, your sister-in-law has also been suffering from insomnia lately. Can you help me adjust my health too?"

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "Why wouldn't I? Leave it to me. It just so happens that I recently obtained a recipe for calming the spirit and nourishing the heart; I guarantee it will let you sleep soundly, sister-in-law."

"Good brother, whether I can sleep soundly in the future depends on you. Come, have another dumpling."

Zhong Ling giggled and placed a dumpling into Cao Cao Weiguo's bowl, her jade-like feet becoming even naughtier under the table.

Factory Director Li hesitated: "Cao Weiguo, an old leader of mine called me. He said that ever since he drank that liquor you brought back from the Northeast, his complexion has improved, his old cold legs don't ache anymore, and he has more strength when walking. Well, he's finished both bottles and wants me to help him get two more. Sigh, I know this liquor is precious, but I can't refuse the old leader's request. Brother Cao Weiguo, can you get a few more bottles?"

Cao Cao Weiguo feigned difficulty: "Leader, that liquor was something I accidentally bought from an old physician when I went to the Northeast last time. I don't know if he still has any. How about I find some time to make a trip to the Northeast?"

Zhong Ling said unhappily: "Why go to the Northeast? It's so far away, just for two bottles of liquor? It's not worth it. Old Li, just tell your so-called old leader that there isn't any left. Can he force you to find liquor with a knife?"

Factory Director Li glared: "What nonsense are you talking about? That old leader is an important leader in a superior unit. I wouldn't have been able to become the committee chairman without the old leader's help."

Seeing this, Cao Cao Weiguo quickly said: "Leader, how about this: I'll make a trip to the Northeast in a while. If that old physician still has liquor, I'll try my best to bring back a few more bottles."

Factory Director Li said gently: "Cao Weiguo, I'm really sorry. I have no other choice, and I have to trouble you."

Cao Cao Weiguo said sincerely: "Leader, any success I have today is all thanks to your cultivation. I'm only too happy to be able to contribute to you."

Factory Director Li was immediately moved and excitedly raised his glass: "Good, good, good! I really didn't misjudge you! Cao Weiguo, don't worry, as long as I, Li Li Huaide, am at the rolling mill for one day, I will fully support your work. Let's work together for the country and make progress hand in hand. Come! Drink!"

Cao Cao Weiguo raised his glass: "I toast you!"

At the table, Cao Cao Weiguo and Factory Director Li toasted each other.

Under the table, Zhong Ling's feet were almost wearing a hole in Cao Cao Weiguo's trousers.

This made Cao Cao Weiguo's anger flare up, and he couldn't wait to get up and deal with this bold woman.

"Cao Weiguo, I've been thinking. The factory is planning to import a batch of steel from the Northeast. I'll arrange for you to go along then. You won't have to worry about travel or meal expenses..."

"Cao Weiguo! I, Li Li Huaide, have worked at the rolling mill for many years, conscientiously and diligently, and have made great contributions. As for you, you're the youngest section-level cadre in the rolling mill, a leader of the younger generation. If we two brothers unite, we will definitely achieve great things..."

Cao Cao Weiguo raised his glass: "Leader! A train runs fast because of the engine. I am young, have little seniority, and lack experience, but I know that as long as I follow you, under your wise leadership, my future will be bright."

Li Li Huaide laughed heartily: "Hahaha! Cao Weiguo! You're good! Very good! You have a future! Come, drink!"

Zhong Ling complained: "Old Li, that's enough. You can't just drink without eating. Cao Weiguo, you need to take care of your health. Come, let's stop drinking and eat some dumplings."

Cao Cao Weiguo smiled: "Thank you, sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, I have to say, the dumplings you make are simply amazing. I've never eaten such delicious dumplings before. They're fragrant; even if you let me eat them for a hundred years, I wouldn't get tired of them."

Zhong Ling laughed until she was swaying, her peach-blossom eyes brimming with moisture: "Good, good, good! If you like them, come often. As long as you come, sister-in-law will make dumplings for you, plenty of them, and I'll make sure you're full."

After the meal, Cao Cao Weiguo chatted with Factory Director Li for a while, talking about family matters, and then mentioned his brother-in-law's job. It just so happened that the deputy section chief of the second section of the procurement department had been removed due to conduct issues, leaving the position vacant.

Following the principle of keeping the benefits within the family, Cao Cao Weiguo had the intention of pushing his brother-in-law.

Besides, with his brother-in-law in charge of the procurement department, it would be more convenient for him when doing the accounts.

Factory Director Li was counting on Cao Cao Weiguo to get the liquor for the old leader, so he promised on the spot that as long as Song Xiong could achieve results, the deputy section chief position would be his.

Cao Cao Weiguo expressed his thanks repeatedly, and before leaving, he didn't forget to leave the prescription for calming the spirit and nourishing the heart for his good sister-in-law.

Personally seeing Cao Cao Weiguo downstairs, Factory Director Li sighed sincerely: "Cao Weiguo is a decent person! He has feelings and righteousness!"

Zhong Ling smiled meaningfully: "Isn't he? You've promoted so many people, but I think Cao Cao Weiguo is the most outstanding. He's young, vigorous, and has drive. He can be considered a kindred spirit to you. You should rely on him and take care of him more; don't let him feel discouraged."

Factory Director Li hiccuped: "This, this, I have it in mind. You don't need to tell me. When there's an opportunity, I'll recommend him as deputy factory director. Then, when our brothers join forces, we'll definitely be able to manage the rolling mill in perfect order."

Zhong Ling smiled: "At least you have a conscience. Go back inside; it's too hot out here."

Factory Director Li looked at his glowing wife, and his heart couldn't help but heat up: "Wife, you're so beautiful today."

Zhong Ling snorted disdainfully: "What's the use of me being beautiful? Are you capable? You only light the fire but never put it out. You'd better go cool off somewhere else; don't make me unhappy."

"Tigress! You! You! You're unreasonable!"

Looking at Zhong Ling's arrogant back, Factory Director Li trembled with shame and anger. He turned and walked toward the bike shed, pushed his bicycle, and left the residential area, taking advantage of the alcohol to go find his lover.

Tigress!

Looking at you makes me lose my appetite!

If it weren't for the fact that your father is a high-ranking official, I would have kicked you out long ago!

Putting on airs with me, bah!

If you won't let me touch you, there are others begging for me to touch them.

You can just stay in your empty room, you tigress!