Chapter 2580: Premier Nan Visits

Premier Nan said, "Yes, this is indeed something we need to consider. We cannot ignore the protection of cultural relics and ancient buildings while developing the economy. Otherwise, in the future, all cities will be identical, lacking their own characteristics; what would be the point of that?"

Su Xinghui said, "It is great that you think this way. These Sihe Academy and hutongs are the characteristics of Jingcheng. If they are not protected, Jingcheng will lose its character."

Premier Nan nodded slowly. He suddenly smiled and said, "By the way, Xinghui, the day after tomorrow is Saturday. I have half a day free, and I would like to visit your home. Do you have time?"

Su Xinghui was overjoyed. How could he not have time for such a thing? He nodded quickly, "I have time, I have time! You are welcome to visit my home!"

Premier Nan said, "Good, then I will visit your home on Saturday morning."

Su Xinghui said, "Then should I come to pick you up on Saturday morning?"

Premier Nan pondered for a moment and said, "Fine. Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Come by yourself, and keep it low-key."

Su Xinghui nodded in understanding.

That evening, Su Xinghui returned home and told his family that Premier Nan would be visiting on Saturday morning. The whole family was both surprised and delighted; for the Premier to visit their home was such a great honor for them.

At the dinner table, the family began discussing how to receive the Premier. Guo Suhua said, "What dishes should we buy? Since the Premier is coming, shouldn't we make it a bit grand?"

Su Wenjun said, "And how should we make it grand? Buy more chicken, duck, fish, and meat?"

Guo Suhua said, "Chicken, duck, fish, and meat alone won't do. Even ordinary families can afford those things now. We should buy some seafood or something; I think we should buy some big lobsters or the like to properly treat Premier Nan to a meal."

Su Wenjun said, "What can the Premier not eat every day? Why make it so deliberate?"

Guo Suhua said, "How is this deliberate? The Premier is coming, and we are receiving him grandly; this represents our respect for the Premier."

Lu Xiaoya smiled, "Fine, Mom. I'll go buy it tomorrow and prepare everything in advance."

Su Xinghui said, "Mom, actually, Premier Nan is just an ordinary person when it comes to eating. I know he doesn't love seafood much; he likes home-cooked meals and prefers spicy food. I think our Hudong specialty dishes would be very suitable for his taste. Let's make a table of Hudong dishes."

Guo Suhua hesitated, "Does he really like home-cooked meals? He doesn't like seafood?"

Su Xinghui said, "Really. You might not know this, but the first time I met Premier Nan, it was at night. He had just returned from a banquet, and I saw him holding a bowl of noodles, eating them with great relish. He said he couldn't get full at the banquet and that noodles were better."

Su Wenjun nodded, "That's true. At those kinds of banquets, you really can't get full. The banquets are full of big dishes, but you just can't eat them. When I was a hospital director, I could only eat until I was half-full at reception banquets and would have to cook a bowl of noodles when I got home."

Guo Suhua said, "Can your banquets compare to the Premier's banquets?"

Su Wenjun said, "The Premier's banquets are certainly better than mine, but the principle is the same. If the Premier has to go home and eat noodles after such good banquets, it shows that what Xinghui said is correct."

Guo Suhua said, "Xinghui, you must be sure about this. It wouldn't be good if the Premier becomes unhappy."

Su Xinghui nodded with confidence, "I am sure. We'll just make Hudong home-cooked dishes."

Guo Suhua made up her mind, "Fine, then we'll listen to Xinghui. Xiaoya, on Saturday, you and I will properly prepare a table of Hudong home-cooked dishes."

Lu Xiaoya said happily, "Fine."

With the plan decided, everyone was very excited. Although their in-law Lu Zhenghong was also a high-ranking official, this was the first time a Premier would visit their home. How could they not be excited?

On Saturday morning, Su Xinghui drove to Premier Nan's office, parked at the agreed-upon location, and called the Premier.

After the call, Su Xinghui waited in the car. A while later, Premier Nan came out, followed by his staff member Xiao Liu and a guard.

The guard sat in the front passenger seat, and Premier Nan, accompanied by Xiao Liu, sat in the back. Su Xinghui asked, "Premier, are we ready to go?"

Premier Nan said, "Yes."

Su Xinghui started the car. Premier Nan sighed, "Sigh, I can only sneak out like this. Otherwise, a large group of people would follow behind. Xiao Liu, turn off your phone."

Xiao Liu hesitated, "Premier, wouldn't it be bad to turn off the phone? What if there's an emergency?"

Premier Nan said, "This morning has already been arranged for Su Xinghui's home; even if there were an emergency, we couldn't cancel the arrangement. In fact, it's only two or three hours; what big deal could there be? I'm just afraid of having a large group of people following behind, surrounded by crowds. It's troublesome. It's hard enough to get half a day of leisure; if I have to be with so many people, isn't that just asking for trouble?"

Su Xinghui understood. It turned out Premier Nan had snuck out today. No matter what, a Premier suddenly disappearing was no small matter; someone would certainly call Xiao Liu's phone to inquire about the Premier's whereabouts.

Su Xinghui felt a bit uneasy and said, "Premier, shouldn't we keep the phone on? What if someone calls looking for you?"

Premier Nan smiled, "It's fine. I had Xiao Liu leave a note; they won't worry."

Su Xinghui nodded then. It turned out Premier Nan had already made arrangements, so he continued driving.

Xiao Liu hesitated for a moment before turning off his phone.

Xiao Liu was usually a rigorous person, but today he was accompanying the Premier in a bit of "craziness." For others, two or three hours meant nothing, but for a Premier, being unable to be found for two or three hours was indeed very crazy.

Soon, Su Xinghui drove to his home. He drove the car directly into the courtyard through the side gate. His whole family was already waiting in the courtyard. When Premier Nan got out of the car, Su Wenjun, his wife, and Lu Xiaoya excitedly came forward to greet him.

Premier Nan smiled and shook hands with Su Wenjun, "You must be Comrade Xinghui's father, Su Wenjun, right?"

Su Wenjun nodded excitedly, "Yes, I am Su Wenjun. Hello, Premier!" ===== CHAPTER 2582 =====