Chapter 1452

"Stay for a while longer."

Li Xuewu gave his mother-in-law tea and personally peeled an apple, cut it into pieces, and handed it over.

Ding Fengxia enjoyed her son-in-law's care, but she still insisted on her words.

"I also want to stay for a few more days, but I can't rest assured about your father."

She said helplessly: "You all know that person, he has no time when he is busy."

Saying this, she shook her head with emotion, looked at Li Xuewu, and exhorted: "You work in Steel City, and you and Xiao Ning are separated more than you are together; you must not let the couple become estranged, let the feelings fade; while you are young, the children are still small..."

"Mom—" Hearing her mother say this, Gu Ning blushed and reminded her resentfully: "It's very late, let's rest."

"I didn't say anything else, you child." Ding Fengxia glared at her daughter with dissatisfaction, and felt helpless; the only person she couldn't be hard-hearted toward in this life was her daughter.

"I won't be able to send Mom off when she leaves, you go send Mom off."

Li Xuewu saw the mother and daughter about to glare at each other, so he quickly changed the topic: "Bring the medicinal wine prepared for Dad, I have already sealed it."

"Thanks to you always thinking of him."

Ding Fengxia looked at her daughter's stubbornness and felt that her son-in-law was more thoughtful.

At this moment, she sighed slightly and said: "If it weren't for this medicinal wine watching over him, he wouldn't be able to endure such high-intensity work."

"Didn't you say another vice president came?" Li Xuewu raised his eyebrows and asked: "Last time Dad wrote to me, he said work was much easier."

"Just listen to what he says—"

Ding Fengxia curled her lips and said: "Xiao Ning follows her father's temper, very stubborn."

Saying this, she glared at Gu Ning as if venting her anger, causing Gu Ning to get up and go upstairs.

"Sigh—" Seeing her daughter like this, she felt helpless and looked at her son-in-law: "My own daughter, what can I do."

"Actually, Xiao Ning has changed a lot."

Li Xuewu smiled and defended Gu Ning, but was very careful about the scale.

Truthfully speaking, Gu Ning being able to lose her temper in front of her mother and him was a change and growth in personality.

Ding Fengxia understood her daughter; even if she wasn't satisfied or angry before she got married, she absolutely wouldn't lose her temper.

Gu Ning only became indifferent when angry, more determined and thorough than a couple's cold war.

Now, being "infected" by Li Xuewu, she had become much more lively, at least having richer changes in emotional expression.

It was just that in Ding Fengxia's view, this change couldn't be said to be good or bad; she hadn't seen the good side yet, but she had seen the losing temper.

"You have tolerated her a lot, I can feel it, and I can see it."

Ding Fengxia was very grateful for her son-in-law's responsibility and actions, and even more appreciated his resilient and calm attitude toward work and life.

"Actually, Xiao Ning's personality is extremely sensitive, and she is easily hurt, and then closes herself off."

As a mother, her understanding of her daughter wasn't much less than a doctor's; this was deep maternal love and heartfelt care.

"I know you have a career-minded heart, and your father is also very gratified to see your growth."

She looked at her son-in-law sincerely and said: "But still, care more about the family; this is the only requirement your father and I have for you."

"Don't worry, I know what to do."

Li Xuewu faced his mother-in-law's requirement and said very firmly: "Please also take care of your health, and let us fulfill our filial piety more."

"We are satisfied with this sentence of yours."

Ding Fengxia nodded with satisfaction, and the gaze looking at her son-in-law was full of gratification besides appreciation.

"If time permits, your father and I will go to Yangcheng for recuperation during the National Day, you come too."

"I can't promise you this, because recent work is very busy, and there are two big projects to discuss."

Li Xuewu smiled apologetically, but still said: "I will talk to Xiao Ning and arrange for her to take the children to Yangcheng."

"If she doesn't want to, then forget it."

Ding Fengxia understood her daughter; if she really didn't want to go, she wouldn't be in a good mood even if she arrived in Yangcheng.

Besides, both children were very small, traveling was really inconvenient, and she wasn't very assured either.

"I will ask about the Group's official flight, if it's convenient, I will contact you in advance."

Li Xuewu didn't force it, nor did he make his own decision, but talked about the travel arrangements.

Whether to go or not depended on Gu Ning's wishes; although he was Gu Ning's lover, he couldn't make decisions for her on such matters.

Besides, Gu Ning also possessed a personal career, and he couldn't force Gu Ning to sacrifice her career to take care of the family.

Just as Gu Ning didn't demand this of him, the couple was one body and should be considerate of each other.

Ding Fengxia could feel her son-in-law's respect and consideration for her daughter; although there was a little regret in her heart, there was more satisfaction.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh; if she hadn't insisted on setting Li Xuewu as her son-in-law for her daughter, perhaps her daughter would never have found such a good marriage.

What?

Was it decided by Gu Haitao?

Ding Fengxia firmly disagreed with this statement, because without her approval and support, no one could take her daughter away; this good son-in-law was decided by her.

She dared to say this even if Gu Haitao was here.

"Don't argue with Mom."

Li Xuewu lay on the bed and softly exhorted Gu Ning, who walked over with her hair loose.

Gu Ning just glanced at him, sat on the edge of the bed, and turned her back to him without speaking.

She was like this; if she didn't want to say something, she wouldn't say it, and wouldn't even look at you.

Li Shu had a trend of learning from her, being a big devil at home and a proud little swan in kindergarten.

The teachers had heard more or less about the situation of Li Shu's mother and father, and were not surprised by this situation.

With a good family environment and a talented family education atmosphere, how could she be required to be mediocre?

"Actually, Mom likes and misses you the most, even Big Brother and Gu Yan are pushed to the back."

Li Xuewu lay on his side, reached out to smooth her hair, and continued to comfort her: "Li Shu is also slowly growing up, she will also become the you of now."

"I won't nag Li Shu."

Gu Ning still cared about her mother's excessive nagging and made a guarantee to him at this moment.

But this emphasis seemed childishly ridiculous in Li Xuewu's eyes; was this a promise?

"Will she be sensible if you don't nag her?"

Li Xuewu moved his body and circled her, looked at her from the side, and said: "Think about Li Shu's way of talking back."

"Li Shu is not such a child."

Gu Ning emphasized stubbornly: "I also won't require her to live what kind of life."

"But you are her mother, just like you are Mom's daughter."

Li Xuewu said seriously: "Eventually, one day you will face the same problem."

"What role should be played in the daughter's life, her growth is the countdown of our lives."

"I won't be able to sleep if you say this again."

Gu Ning pushed his hand away with dissatisfaction and signaled him to move inside, she wanted to lie down.

Li Xuewu smiled, moved his body, still facing her on his side, and signaled that she could lie down.

Gu Ning looked at his arm resting in front of her pillow, her mouth moved, but she still lay down.

Yes, she lay in his arms.

It was just that she was still vigilant; once Li Xuewu offended her, she would sit up firmly.

"Then let's talk about something happy."

Li Xuewu circled her in his arms and talked about the mother-in-law inviting the whole family to Yangcheng.

Gu Ning didn't refuse immediately after hearing it, but turned her head to look at him and asked: "Will you go too?"

"I'm afraid it's a bit difficult, time is too late."

Li Xuewu explained: "It's mid-September now, I might not be able to finish the cooperation negotiation with Shen Fei in half a month."

"Besides, I have been away from Steel City for too long, work will definitely pile up like a mountain in half a month."

"Then I won't go either." Gu Ning said firmly after hearing his words: "I have surgery arrangements."

"Will Mom and Dad be sad if this happens?"

Li Xuewu still hoped that she would go out for a walk, especially with the father-in-law and mother-in-law taking care of them.

It was just that Gu Ning didn't want to go out, and he couldn't force her, so he could only persuade: "Talk to Mom well."

"If you can't go this year, then go next year."

Gu Ning said lightly: "There will always be time to go."

Her thinking mode was a bit childish when dealing with interpersonal relationships, including relationships between family members, which might be because she perceived being loved.

Before she became an adult, she grew up under the care and love of her family; she might not have learned to perceive love, but she had already felt love and being loved.

If she really had an icy personality, there wouldn't be sincerity and companionship for Li Shu.

Li Xuewu also never thought Gu Ning was an ice cube; she had temperature and feelings, and was a mother and lover who was competent enough for him and this family.

Therefore, sometimes he was willing to accommodate her and liked to see her coquettish and childish expressions.

Even mother-in-law Ding Fengxia was a bit unaccustomed to it, saying he spoiled Gu Ning too much.

That's right, Gu Ning was spoiled at home before marriage, but she thought Gu Ning needed to grow and take on family responsibilities and obligations after marriage.

Even now, she was still spoiled by Li Xuewu; although they looked like a loving couple, after a long time...

Perhaps love would be worn away by the daily routine of firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea, but it didn't exist in Li Xuewu's home.

Because neither he nor Gu Ning was responsible for these, there were rarely times when they were awkward because of trivial matters.

Li Xuewu never overly cared about her work, and she never added trouble to Li Xuewu; this was called mutual respect.

"If you don't sleep, talk about the education problem of Li Shu and Li Ning?"

Gu Ning looked at him from the side and said: "Li Ning will be three years old at the beginning of next year."

"Send him to kindergarten so early?"

Li Xuewu looked at her unexpectedly and said: "He just learned to speak, and many words are not coherent."

"It will be coherent after going to kindergarten."

Gu Ning was harder-hearted toward children than Li Xuewu imagined; she leaned back and tried to lean in his arms.

"His sister is in school, he is also very lonely at home alone, often saying he wants to go to kindergarten to play."

"Did Li Shu say anything about kindergarten when she came home?"

Li Xuewu lay on his side and looked at her profile, asking: "Is that why he wants to go to kindergarten?"

"I think it's because no one plays with him."

Gu Ning thought for a moment and said: "Unless he goes to his grandmother's house, otherwise he can only play at home by himself."

"Hearing his sister has many friends in kindergarten, maybe that's what he thinks."

"There is no freedom after going to school."

Li Xuewu was sincerely thinking for his son, it seemed he was a biological father.

More than ten years later, will Li Ning regret today's choice when he doesn't want to go to school?

At that time, it will really be up to him; he has to go even if he doesn't want to, and can only walk to the end of the road.

On the 13th, Li Xuewu got up early and habitually went out for two laps.

Right by the big lake, there was no silent nagging from that kid Banggeng, nor did he see the lonely figure of Old Man Zhang; these two laps were extremely smooth and boring.

Just as he arrived at the courtyard gate, he saw Erya walking out somewhat nervously; seeing him, she said softly: "There was a call from the courtyard."

The courtyard refers to the Sihe courtyard; Erya had also accompanied Gu Ning to take the children there several times and was used to this way of calling it.

"What's the matter? Who called?"

Li Xuewu glanced at her and said calmly: "Help me fetch a basin of hot water first."

"It was Brother Guodong who called."

Erya walked toward the courtyard and explained a sentence.

Li Xuewu didn't answer her and continued to walk, just standing in the courtyard, waiting for her hot water.

Perhaps influenced by his calm mood, Erya, who brought out the hot water basin, had already calmed down a lot.

Besides the hot water basin, there was also the towel he often used.

Serving him to wash his face and helping him wipe his back with a hot towel, Erya then explained softly: "Brother Guodong said that the neighbor who used to live in the courtyard, the Second Aunt, is gone."

"Hmm, that's the neighbor who lived opposite my house."

Li Xuewu nodded and explained: "Hemiplegia, paralyzed in bed for half a year, there were signs long ago."

Listening to his casual explanation, Erya then calmed down and also remembered Shen Guodong's exhortation.

"Brother Guodong said you don't need to go over, there won't be a funeral today, he will help you pay the share of money."

"I know." Li Xuewu handed the hot towel in his hand to her and said: "Your Brother Guodong does things with rules; if you have anything you don't understand, you can ask him."

"I know, he told me once."

Erya nodded and said: "He told me when he came to deliver firewood last time; you can find him if you have anything."

"You can also find him if you have difficulties in life."

Li Xuewu nodded with a smile, then signaled upstairs and said: "You can also tell your Sister Xiao Ning."

"Sister Xiao Ning takes good care of me."

Erya remembered Gu Ning's kindness to her and nodded with a smile at this moment: "You also treat me very well."

"Go do your work, I'll clean up here."

Li Xuewu didn't care about her small flattery; this flattery had a bit of sincerity, it could be seen that this girl had grown up.

When she first came to the house, she was like a little quail, but if there was any disturbance, she would shrink her neck.

Now if Zhou Ziqiang came to see his sister, he would definitely be surprised and widen his eyes.

How big is the impact of urban life on a young person? Just look at those who entered the city in later generations.

Who is Second Aunt? Zhou Erya might not have even seen her, but she could distinguish the importance and urgency of things.

The call was from Shen Guodong; she believed that this person who "is gone" must be very important.

At least reporting the funeral in the morning showed that this neighbor was not ordinary.

She thought wrong; Shen Guodong called so early to remind Li Xuewu not to be distracted by this matter.

He knew that Li Xuewu had a meeting this morning and was flying to Fengcheng by special plane in the afternoon, and his work was very busy.

According to the human relationship of this era, the old neighbors and old neighbors were gone, so he should go over to see them.

He was a factory leader; once he knew this news, or Liu Haizhong sent a letter in the factory, should he respond or not?

Now Shen Guodong contacted him, so even if he encountered someone reporting the news, he could say "I know, I have arrangements."

Not wanting Li Xuewu to be distracted by trivial matters, besides knowing that Li Xuewu's work was busy, he also determined that Brother Wu wouldn't let it go this time going to Fengcheng.

The third child has been missing for the third day, and the result is still unclear; he is neither seen alive nor dead.

At this time, almost everyone in the recycling station system knew this news; they didn't say it on their lips, but in their hearts, they had already concluded that the hope of Xi Yongzhong's survival was slim.

If the person who kidnapped him had any requirements, they should have arranged for someone to dock long ago.

If Xi Yongzhong left by himself, there should have been splashes in the net.

Zhao Lao Si and Zhou Changli were obviously panicked; they didn't expect that the two of them would cause such a big trouble.

Zhou Changli's going to Fengcheng to take charge was chosen and supported by Zhou Wang Yamei; Zhao Lao Si's going to Fengcheng was Li Xuewu's opinion.

With the support of Zhou Wang Yamei and Li Xuewu, the two should have shown their talents and done a big job in Fengcheng.

Of course, the premise was safety.

Regardless of themselves, or the business, or even everything, safety was the most important.

Therefore, there was also the thirteenth Taibao, Xi Yongzhong, who was jokingly called the thirteenth Taibao, who went to Fengcheng with them to work.

They didn't find it strange, nor did they need to guess randomly; all recycling station systems had the shadow of the thirteenth Taibao.

Except for the Frontier Office.

But the one who performed the duties of the thirteenth Taibao in the Frontier Office was Zhao Lao Si's younger brother, Zhao Lao Wu.

From Zhao Lao Wu's performance, the existence of the thirteenth Taibao, besides having arrangements for learning and training, also had the duty of supervision and reporting.

Their actions were likely reflected in the letters that the thirteenth Taibao mailed to "home" every month.

This was a nearly explicit hidden rule; the leaders of the recycling station didn't mean to hide it from them, but there was no specific explanation.

Now the person who supervised and recorded their work was missing; changing positions to think, how should they think?

Zhao Lao Si and Zhou Changli thought about what Li Xuewu would think, whether they had done any guilty things and were afraid that Xi Yongzhong would report them, and thus chose to kill him.

If Li Xuewu really thought so, then how scared would they be.

Therefore, no one was more eager to find Xi Yongzhong than the two, and no one hoped more than them that Xi Yongzhong was still alive.

Even if some small fry caught Xi Yongzhong without knowing the situation, they hoped to ensure the third child's life safety.

A letter came from the capital, clearly instructing to spare no cost and coordinate all resources to find Xi Yongzhong.

No need to think about who issued this news; except for Li Xuewu, no one dared to issue such a big order.

And whether Xi Yongzhong could be found, or whether Xi Yongzhong was still alive, was a test for them.

If the person was alive, everything was easy to say; if the person died, they shouldn't think about being good, everyone would play together.

This was the first crisis in the recycling station system; if there were no serious means, then the thirteenth Taibao who did supervision work in the future, or others, would have no life guarantee.

Therefore, Zhao Lao Si and Zhou Changli were scared pale after calculating, very afraid of being treated as a typical case.

They wanted to solve this matter perfectly before Li Xuewu arrived in Fengcheng.

It was just that as time approached, the dark clouds covering Zhao Lao Si and Zhou Changli's heads still showed no signs of dispersing.

On the morning of September 13th, Li Xuewu attended the 41st regular office meeting of the Group's Management Committee.

The meeting listened to and discussed the second cooperation negotiation plan with Shen Fei, which Li Xuewu presided over and formulated in Steel City.

Gao Yaqin represented the negotiation team and made a work report to the Management Committee, submitting an opinion explanation.

In the opinion explanation she submitted, she mentioned the term "quick battle, quick decision," which meant talking about what could be talked about and signing what could be signed, so as not to have long nights and dreams under the complex situation of the day.

Li Xuewu expressed support and recognition for her opinion and made additions to the negotiation conditions.

The key point was to sign a framework cooperation agreement to lay a solid foundation for the cooperation of other projects next.

Li Huai had long listened to the report made by the two on this opinion, but still listened seriously at the scene.

After the two finished speaking, he also called Cheng Kaiyuan's name; after all, Cheng Kaiyuan was a member of the negotiation team.

Cheng Kaiyuan naturally had communication of opinions with the two and had made preparations in advance; at this moment, he also expressed his support and attitude.

Old Li didn't hold a show-of-hands vote on this topic at the meeting; after understanding that most people had no opinion, he exhorted the three members of the negotiation team that since they wanted a quick battle and quick decision, they shouldn't be vague, and they must gain something and achieve something this time going to Fengcheng.

To put it bluntly, they couldn't go for nothing.

Not to mention the manpower and material resources consumed by organizing the negotiations; how much money did it cost to fly a special plane to Fengcheng once?

You say, isn't it okay to take a train?

It's okay, taking a train is both money-saving and convenient, and you don't even have to go to the airport to transfer planes.

However, the cooperation with Shen Fei itself carried the purpose and scheming of the Red Star factory; how could it weaken the momentum and fall into a disadvantage at such a critical moment of negotiation.

Therefore, a special plane was a must, a luxury business jet was necessary, and the negotiation team was luxurious.

If it weren't for concerns, Li Huai would have wanted to arrange that big Red Flag of his to go over and suppress the scene.

Even if the big Red Flag couldn't go, the Foreign Affairs Office still contacted the Machinery Manufacturing Factory to prepare high-end sedans.

The negotiation team was uniformly dressed, the momentum was directly pulled full, and even if it was a negotiation on the other party's home field, it had to be negotiated as if it were their own home field.

Therefore, as soon as the Management Committee meeting ended, the three of Li Xuewu went downstairs and got into the car under the expectation of Li Huai and other Group leaders, and went directly to the airport.

Three or four hours on the road, of course, lunch was too late, so they could only eat on the road.

Official planes, the environment and conditions were naturally superior; the members of the negotiation team who participated for the first time had long wanted to eat an airplane meal.

Now the wish was realized; what was the difference between eating the same food in the sky?

The answer was that the mood was different.

"The construction of the International Hotel might start much later; don't wait for the Reception Hotel and the Riverside Garden residential area."

Li Xuewu got off the car and continued the topic he had just discussed with Cheng Kaiyuan.

"It's already September, the main structure can't be built in three months."

He pointed his finger at the void and said: "Do one if you can, at least set up the frame of the Reception Hotel this year, so it's good for winter construction."

"It might be a bit difficult, the trouble with the procedures."

Cheng Kaiyuan was wearing a white shirt, the second button of the collar was open, obviously the two were talking quite enthusiastically.

Downstairs in the factory office area, Cheng Kaiyuan deliberately took the same car as him when Li Xuewu got in the car.

Along the way, Cheng Kaiyuan talked about the Group's development status and also talked about the next work measures.

Li Xuewu didn't comment, only stated his own point of view, so the two talked very speculatively.

"If the International Hotel doesn't start construction, the special funds in the savings bank account can't be moved, and the projects of the Reception Hotel and the Riverside Garden residential area can't be moved."

Cheng Kaiyuan threw the cigarette butt in his hand, followed Li Xuewu toward the plane, and emphasized in his mouth: "Haste makes waste; this is not work that can be done just by being in a hurry."

"Hello President Cheng, Hello President Gao, Hello Secretary-General!"

Just as they approached the plane, the cabin crew members were already waiting under the airstairs.

They were all big girls who were flowery and youthful, standing there as a beautiful scenery.

Not to mention the chorus of greetings and warm smiles.

Cheng Kaiyuan stopped the topic in his mouth and nodded with a smile; he had suffered losses and was particularly cautious about matters between men and women.

Li Xuewu and Gao Yaqin were much more generous; compared to Cheng Kaiyuan's rigidity and reserve, he took the initiative to shake hands with Zhou Xiaoling and others.

Gao Yaqin followed him and shook hands with everyone.

It was because the two were like this that Cheng Kaiyuan stood in the third position and shook hands with everyone to signal.

This made it look like Li Xuewu was the big leader, and the two of them were accompanying.

In fact, whether Cheng Kaiyuan wanted to shake hands with them or not, Zhou Xiaoling didn't care at all; she only cared about Li Xuewu's attitude toward them and toward her.

Now it seemed that the Secretary-General was still elegant, with a leisurely temperament, and had no amazing gaze or strange fantasies about their welcome.

Clearly everyone wore new uniforms and new skirts, President Cheng could pretend to be a gentleman, but why didn't the Secretary-General have any reaction at all.

Gao Yaqin saw through the girls' thoughts and eyes, and when she went up the airstairs and entered the cabin, she even teased Li Xuewu: I didn't expect you to be a sweet cake.

"They say a man at forty is a flower; am I a flower bud now?"

Li Xuewu sat in his seat with a smile; his luggage wasn't much, just a simple bag.

Just when getting on the plane, Zhou Xiaoling had already thoughtfully placed his luggage on the luggage rack.

"Count, of course count, flower bud."

Gao Yaqin found it funny and couldn't help but tease: "I will call you flower bud from now on."

"Then I will call President Cheng a flower?"

Li Xuewu turned his head to look at Cheng Kaiyuan, who had just sat down, and asked: "What do we call President Gao?"

"Call her a country bumpkin, making a fuss over every little thing." This was Cheng Kaiyuan's original words, which were unpleasant to hear, so Gao Yaqin threw the cushion behind her waist at him.

"Hahaha—" The members of the negotiation team who were putting away their luggage in the cabin laughed one after another.

Judging from the atmosphere of going to Fengcheng this time, everyone's confidence was very sufficient, and their eyes were also very powerful.

If they followed the plan set at the Management Committee meeting, there would definitely be a good result tomorrow.

Li Xuewu was still thinking about the task Li Huai privately gave him, which was to probe Shen Fei's attitude.

If Shen Fei had contact with Santaya Group through other channels, then they had to resolutely and plannedly implement a counterattack.

Just as Old Li said, no one could challenge the bottom line of the Red Star Steel Group, not even Santaya Group.

"That Vice Factory Director Wang is also a smart person."

Cheng Kaiyuan tasted the light meal served by the flight attendant and said to Li Xuewu on the other side of the conference table: "Choosing to send the invitation letter to you at the beginning was because they valued your point of being responsible for foreign work in the Group."

"What does this explain?"

He raised the bread in his hand and said: "This explains that Shen Fei and that Vice Factory Director Wang know us very well."

"It's impossible that only we are familiar with the principle of knowing yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles without danger; others also don't fight battles without preparation."

Gao Yaqin ate very carefully and wouldn't drop a single breadcrumb on the conference table.

She said while eating: "Being able to actively respond to our negotiations after the first contact shows that they have long had schemes and preparations."

"That's why we didn't talk about it the first time."

Cheng Kaiyuan said with a smile: "They have schemes, we have ulterior motives, each other."

"Negotiation is a process of compromise."

Li Xuewu beckoned to Zhou Xiaoling and said in his mouth: "It depends on who can't resist the temptation and surrenders first."

"Secretary-General, is there anything I can help you with?"

Zhou Xiaoling walked to Li Xuewu's side, bowed slightly, and asked softly if she needed help.

Li Xuewu turned his head to look at her and said: "Please continue to pour me a cup of tea, the bread you prepared is delicious."

"Thank you, this is what we should do."

Zhou Xiaoling nodded happily at Li Xuewu's praise and said: "I will go get you hot tea now."

"If everyone is as polite as the Secretary-General, then should we be so polite when we take the plane next time?"

Gao Yaqin looked at him with a smile and said: "I found that you are very polite to service personnel wherever you go."

"Isn't this what should be done."

Li Xuewu certainly wouldn't explain any big principles in front of the flight attendant, just smiled and let it pass.

When Zhou Xiaoling helped him continue the hot tea, the three discussed the actions after getting off the plane and the specific details of tomorrow's negotiation again.

The official plane only had a small conference table; other members of the negotiation team could only sit in their seats and listen carefully to the leaders' discussions.

From time to time, there would be flashes of inspiration, and someone would raise their hand to speak, adding bricks and tiles to the leaders' discussions.

"I dare to bet that that Vice Factory Director Wang of Shen Fei must be waiting for us at the airport."

Just as the plane was about to land, Gao Yaqin looked out from the window; although she couldn't see the figures on the ground, she could already clearly see the airport below.

A little bit, gradually getting bigger, and then bigger.

The riding experience of an official plane is actually not perfect and comfortable compared to a big plane; just look at the size of the head-of-state special plane in later generations.

The biggest advantage of an official plane is actually lightness and convenience to reach another city from this city.

When the Red Star No. 1 plane landed steadily on the Fengcheng airport runway, the sunlight also shone in from the west slope.

The meeting ended around ten o'clock in the morning, and it was almost twelve o'clock when they arrived at the airport.

Flying for three and a half hours, the time to land and open the cabin door was four o'clock in the afternoon, when the sun was about to set behind the western mountains.

"Welcome, welcome, warmly welcome—"

Don't misunderstand, in this era, the primary school student welcome ceremony hadn't flooded into a disaster, and ordinary people didn't dare to enjoy and use it.

The young men and women standing at the airport to welcome and cheer were clearly wearing Shen Fei's work clothes.

"I said so, this Vice Factory Director Wang, who is as clear as crystal, will definitely give us a slap in the face."

Gao Yaqin stood at the cabin door, looked at the welcome red carpet and team below, and said to the two behind her.

Just now, Li Xuewu and Cheng Kaiyuan yielded to each other and asked Gao Yaqin to stand in the first position.

In fact, it didn't matter; the three didn't divide the negotiation responsibilities. The trick they played last time was seen through by others; in reality, it was just cooperating with each other to act.

It was just that Li Xuewu and the others didn't play according to the routine, acting and acting and then wanting to flip the table.

When the cabin door opened and Gao Yaqin's figure appeared at the cabin door for the first time, the welcome sound below became even louder.

Wang Xin, who was standing in front of the welcome team, clapped his hands lightly, his surprise not easily known to others.

What he was surprised about was that although he received news that the Red Star Steel Group was still the same three leaders as last time, he had already determined that Li Xuewu was the main person in charge during the first round of negotiations.

Looking at the cabin door now, shouldn't the first one to appear be Li Xuewu?

No, it was Gao Yaqin.

In the first round of negotiations, this President Gao didn't have a very amazing performance, just knew more about trade and economic work, and was the person in charge of economic and trade for the Red Star Steel Group.

Logically speaking, such a negotiation combination should be headed by her, but with a negotiation master like Li Xuewu, he didn't believe that this time it was Gao Yaqin who was in charge.

"Welcome, welcome—"

Gao Yaqin walked down the airstairs first, Cheng Kaiyuan second, and only then Li Xuewu.

Therefore, the order of Wang Xin's handshake and greeting was Gao Yaqin and Cheng Kaiyuan first, and only Li Xuewu last.

"Hearing that you were coming, Director Hu specially pushed back today's itinerary, saying he wanted to have two drinks with you."

When shaking hands with Li Xuewu, Wang Xin was obviously much more enthusiastic and even made a joke.

Li Xuewu responded very naturally: "This last sentence was absolutely not said by Director Hu, two drinks are not enough."

"Hahaha—" Wang Xin smiled and raised his hand to signal, inviting them to walk along the red carpet to the car.

Xiao Zihong had prepared, but Wang Xin was even more fully prepared, with a row of high-end sedans.

The only thing the Machinery Factory could find was the Shanghai sedan, while Shen Fei brought three Mercedes-Benz sedans.

These weren't captured old models, but newer styles; no need to ask how they came about, absolutely normal procedures, just without service guarantees.

There were no 4S shops in this era, and car repair and maintenance all relied on drivers and maintenance classes.

Even if it was as expensive as a Mercedes-Benz, it wasn't a presence without any problems for tens of thousands of kilometers in this era.

If it should break, it would break; if it should be repaired, it had to be repaired.

From the invention to the use of cars, it was a process of repair and summary, so one could often see drivers and workers squatting or lying on the ground repairing cars on the side of the road.

"Hard to refuse the kindness—"

The Mercedes-Benz drove all the way to Shen Fei, and Li Xuewu saw Hu Ke before he even got off the car.

"Why trouble Director Hu to make a big trip!"

There was an office secretary who opened the car door; Li Xuewu held Hu Ke's hand as soon as he got off the car.

Hu Ke smiled and pointed at him and said: "Don't play tricks with me, I know you better than anyone!"

He turned his head to Wang Xin and said: "You all have to keep your eyes open; don't say I didn't remind you, this is a smart person, be careful of being circled by him and unable to come out."

"Thank you for Director Hu's reminder, we will definitely be careful." Wang Xin also followed Hu Ke's joke and said: "Last time we almost fell into Secretary-General Li's trap, this time I insisted on inviting you to check for us."

"Hey—this is right!"

Hu Ke shook Li Xuewu's hand hard, smiled and said: "With me pulling strings for you, what else is there that can't be talked about, can't be settled."

"I certainly believe you; with you here, we also have a few more points of confidence."

Li Xuewu also shook his hand and used a little force to express his attitude.

"Like this, tonight we only talk about feelings, not work; if feelings are talked about well tonight, work will be set early tomorrow."

"Look, it's all set."

Hu Ke smiled and let go of his hand, and then shook hands and greeted Gao Yaqin and Cheng Kaiyuan, expressing welcome.

"Today I will arrange it; with Secretary-General Li here, I dare not say that we won't return until we are drunk."

Wang Xin looked at Hu Ke with a smile and asked: "Director Hu, do you have any special arrangements? If not, I will make my own decision."

"If you don't say it, of course I won't say it either."

Hu Ke smiled and said: "Whoever comes to Liaodong from Red Star Steel Group, I dare to say that I will treat guests warmly and won't return until we are drunk."

"Only with him, I dare not say this."

He grabbed Li Xuewu's arm and said: "Last time I almost got drunk with Deputy Director Lu; fortunately, the retreat was sounded early, otherwise we would have lost big face."

"Am I that heartless?"

Li Xuewu looked at him suspiciously and asked: "Which time I came to Fengcheng wasn't you dragging me to drink?"

"We have to be reasonable; the one who organized the drinking was you, and the first one to shout not to drink anymore was also you."

He pointed his finger at Hu Ke and said: "This time it won't be up to you, we have to properly enhance our feelings."

Listen to the sound, don't think they are just standing at the door chatting; the sword-light and sword-shadow-like confrontation had long begun.

Are they talking about drinking?

Yes, and no; if it's not about drinking, what are they talking about? Those who understand, understand.

It is drinking, and it is also a kind of contest, from psychology to momentum, testing and comparing each other.

Li Xuewu fought with the Confucians, stood at the front alone, and blocked the two who were singing in harmony until they couldn't parry.

Hu Ke wanted to come and escort them, nothing more than feeling that this time Liaodong capital participated in the Red Star Steel Group's first high-rise building project, and had the qualification to continue playing financing.

Secondly, Liaodong industry also saw the essence of win-win cooperation; cross-cooperation between local enterprises had come to an end; if one wanted to talk about business, it still had to be the people inside the pass.

Finally, maybe it was Shen Fei, maybe it was other leaders who explained it, so Hu Ke participated.

It was just that Li Xuewu didn't quite agree with this kind of participation, and two sentences pushed his purpose back.

The cooperation between Red Star Steel Group and Shen Fei didn't allow third-party intervention; Santaya Group couldn't, and Liaodong industry couldn't either.

At the current stage, Red Star Steel Group didn't have the preparation for full financing, at least it had to wait until the group formation was completed.

Liaodong capital rushed over in a hurry, only to scare them, and then jump and scold.

Don't doubt, Hu Ke could come because he had his own wishes, and there must also be Wang Xin's meaning.

He was afraid that Red Star Steel Group had other preparations, so he had Hu Ke probe one or two.

This is a smart person.