Chapter 896

Lu Xiaoya had naturally heard of the term "alcohol-immune." Although she was still worried, seeing Su Xinghui drink so much alcohol with clear eyes, she couldn't help but believe it.

Seeing that only Ge Honglin, Xing Xiuhe, and Cheng Han were left at the table, Su Xinghui said, "Three leaders, why don't you have a few glasses too?"

Come to think of it, Ge, Xing, and Cheng all had good drinking capacity, but they had already been shocked by Su Xinghui's way of drinking just now, and their courage was already dampened. Who dared to come out and drink with him?

Ge Honglin pretended to be amiable and said, "Little Su, you've already drunk quite a lot, drinking too much is bad for your health, forget it."

Xing Xiuhe and Cheng Han also echoed, saying don't drink, don't drink.

Su Xinghui laughed loudly. "I thought the cadres in the provincial capital who do investment promotion were very powerful, but it turns out they are no stronger than those in our county!"

His words made Ge, Xing, and Cheng all look angry, but the performance of their subordinates just now really made them unable to speak tough words.

Just then, the few people who had just covered their mouths and ran out returned with pale faces. Ge Honglin happened to vent his anger on them. He hummed and said, "Usually they brag about being powerful, but when it comes to the critical moment, none of them can be relied on."

Xing Xiuhe had no face, after all, these people were his subordinates. He hurriedly changed the subject and said to Hou Guangbi, "Elder Hou, where are you planning to visit tomorrow? How about Zhexian Lake? I remember you lived by the lake for two years."

Hou Guangbi smiled slightly. "Director Xing, we have troubled you for a day today, so we won't trouble you tomorrow. We plan to return to Shangjun County tomorrow."

Ge Honglin's face changed drastically. "Elder Hou, how can this be? You just arrived today, why are you leaving tomorrow? There are still many good sceneries in Jiangcheng, and it's considered your second hometown, so you should play for a few more days! I will accompany you personally tomorrow!"

Hou Guangbi sighed. "This old man has left the country for forty-five years, and there hasn't been a day I haven't missed my native land. I originally planned to return to Shangjun County today, but I couldn't refuse the kindness of Director Xing and Director Cheng, so I stayed in Jiangcheng for a day. We must return to Shangjun County tomorrow. This old man is already longing for his hometown! Please fulfill my wish, Mayor Ge!"

Ge Honglin had nothing more to say. If he insisted on keeping the Hou family, he was afraid it would be counterproductive and arouse Hou Guangbi's disgust. He could only say noncommittally, "Let's drink today, don't talk about this matter, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Xing Xiuhe nodded. "Yes, drink, drink, don't talk about anything else."

Su Xinghui smiled. "Do you want to drink? Come, come, come, I'll toast you!"

Ge Honglin hated Su Xinghui to the bone at this time. In his opinion, the Hou family's investment was already a sure thing, and it was entirely Su Xinghui who bewitched Hou Guangbi, causing him to change his mind.

However, he really didn't dare to flare up in front of Hou Guangbi. Even if Hou Guangbi went to Shangjun, it could only be said that he was homesick, and it didn't necessarily mean he was prepared to invest in Shangjun County. Jiangcheng still had a great opportunity, but if he offended Hou Guangbi, it would be equivalent to completely pushing the Hou family to Shangjun County.

Ge Honglin could only force a smile. He didn't know how aggrieved he felt. When had he, a dignified Vice Mayor of Jiangcheng, ever been so aggrieved?

A grand banquet ended in a somewhat awkward atmosphere. Su Xinghui stood up and said, "Grandpa Hou, I'll send Xiaoya back first, and then come back."

Hou Guangbi looked at Su Xinghui and asked worriedly, "You didn't drink too much, did you?"

Today Su Xinghui only drank nearly two jin of white wine, which was shocking in the eyes of others. It was normal for Hou Guangbi to worry.

Su Xinghui shook his head with a smile. "I'm fine."

Hou Guangbi looked at Su Xinghui, and saw that his eyes were clear, his steps were steady, and most importantly, there was no smell of alcohol on him, which made him secretly amazed. He nodded. "Good, then I'll wait for you in the room."

Lu Xiaoya also greeted the Hou family and went out with Su Xinghui.

Lu Xiaoya asked Su Xinghui strangely, "Are you really alcohol-immune?"

Su Xinghui nodded. "Of course it's true. Do you smell any alcohol on me?"

Lu Xiaoya breathed hard, and sure enough, she didn't smell any alcohol on Su Xinghui. What she smelled was just a masculine aura that made her somewhat confused and fascinated. She couldn't help but blush and her heart beat fast. Fortunately, it was already completely dark, so she wasn't afraid of others seeing.

Su Xinghui asked, "No smell of alcohol, right?"

Lu Xiaoya nodded and said "Mhm."

Although Su Xinghui didn't feel anything after drinking, he wouldn't drive himself. This was a serious violation of traffic rules. He called a taxi, drove directly to the Provincial Party Committee compound, and sent Lu Xiaoya home.

Lu Zhenghong was at home. Seeing Su Xinghui come, he entered the study with Su Xinghui and asked, "How is the situation?"

Su Xinghui reported the situation of meeting Hou Guangbi today to Lu Zhenghong. Hearing that the Hou family would return to Shangjun County with Su Xinghui tomorrow, Lu Zhenghong nodded. As long as the Hou family was willing to return to Shangjun County themselves, this matter would be much easier to handle.

Lu Zhenghong felt much more relaxed. He smiled. "Did you really speak to Ge Honglin like that?"

Su Xinghui said, "He hurt people with his words as soon as we met, how could I speak to him?"

Lu Zhenghong nodded. "Ge Honglin, he still lacks too much tolerance. He did the wrong thing himself, and instead of thinking about how to remedy it, he first used his official position to suppress others, but he thought the matter too simply. It's only right that he suffered this loss. However, your edge shouldn't be too exposed."

Su Xinghui nodded. "I understand, I will pay attention in the future."

Lu Zhenghong smiled. "This time it doesn't matter. You are still young and your rank is low, so it doesn't matter if you say such things. When your rank is higher, you should be more steady. This is called 'don't be arrogant when young, be steady when old'."

Lu Zhenghong's words expressed his earnest expectations for Su Xinghui. Clearly, he was very satisfied with Su Xinghui's performance this time.

Su Xinghui said, "I understand."

Lu Zhenghong said, "I don't think this matter will be settled so easily. Ge Honglin is a narrow-minded person who will take revenge for the smallest grievance. He will definitely not give up. Maybe this lawsuit will have to be brought to the province, so you should also be prepared."

Su Xinghui smiled. "As long as he isn't afraid of losing face, let him complain to the province."

Lu Zhenghong laughed loudly. "Your move today really put Ge Honglin in a dilemma, caught between a rock and a hard place."

Indeed, Ge Honglin, with the dignity of a Vice Mayor, not only failed to suppress Su Xinghui but also let the situation develop in a direction he couldn't control. In the confrontation with Su Xinghui, it could be said to be a complete defeat. With the gap in status between the two, this was already shameful enough. If he complained to the province again, he would really lose all his face.

Su Xinghui said, "Uncle Lu, then I'll go to the White Rose Hotel."

Lu Zhenghong nodded. "Go ahead, contact me if there's any situation. Don't worry about the province, I'm here."