"The road we are taking is the benchmark road of Daiding County. It was the original masterpiece of the county magistrate who was burned to death. It was used for inspection by superiors." The driver pointed to the road ahead while driving.

"Did you see that this road is wide and flat, with colored lights installed on the trees on both sides, which is particularly beautiful at night. On the contrary, in the old city, the road is narrow, broken, and full of potholes. It has not been repaired for many years. Anyway, the leader

We don’t live in the old town, so we can’t see it and no one cares about it at all.”

Indeed, when we arrived in the morning, the guide vehicles chose wide, straight and good roads, which went around the old city. Of course, Li Yuanlang could not see or understand them.

After hearing this, Li Yuanlang discussed with the driver and asked him to walk around the old town a few more times and he would pay more.

Of course the driver was not happy, and it was easy to take a detour, so he followed Li Yuanlang's request and deliberately walked through many streets in the old city so that Li Yuanlang could see them all.

Sure enough, even though it was already past the rush hour, there were still many pedestrians and vehicles on the road.

Not only are the streets in the old city narrow, but the road conditions are very poor, with potholes everywhere and frequent traffic jams.

Pedestrians and electric vehicles often run red lights on the road. Due to the cold weather and slippery roads, vehicles are cautious not to drive too fast for fear of causing traffic accidents.

This aspect is comparable to Yunshui City.

"It's too chaotic. Pedestrians don't follow the traffic lights. It's unsafe to rush in and out. Problems will happen sooner or later." Li Yuanlang couldn't help complaining.

"What's this? It's like this even during the day." The driver said in a familiar tone.

"During the day?" Li Yuanlang was stunned, "Does the traffic police not care?"

"Who has the time to care about this?" the driver complained: "The traffic police go to the road at eight o'clock in the morning, because their leaders have to pass by for work at this time, so they are pretending. After nine o'clock, you see, all the traffic police at their posts

All gone. Look at how good they are. They work for one hour a day and earn a lot of salary every month. Otherwise, there are so many people vying to apply for this position. It’s easy and not tiring, the pay is good, and you get free money.

Same."

When Li Yuanlang heard this, he couldn't help frowning and stopped talking.

Ten minutes later, the taxi finally stopped at the entrance of the commercial street.

Li Yuanlang got out of the car to pay, and looking from a distance, Wang Zhongqiu was wandering around waiting for him.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Wang, for keeping you waiting for so long." Li Yuanlang took the initiative to reach out his hand, shook Wang Zhongqiu's hand, and apologized.

"It doesn't matter. I just came here not long ago and I was delayed due to a small matter." He asked Li Yuanlang what he wanted to eat.

Li Yuanlang said: "I just came to Daiding County today because of my work transfer. I am not familiar with the place. I'd better recommend some special snacks."

Wang Zhongqiu thought for a while and then suggested that there is a "Lao Xiangji" beef noodle shop in the commercial street that is very unique, tastes good, has enough ingredients, and is affordable.

Li Yuanlang pointed his hand inside, "That's him, Lao Xiangji."

The commercial street is a pedestrian street, and vehicles are not allowed to enter. Only pedestrians and electric bicycles shuttle on the street.

Laoxiangji has a large area, with a lobby on the first floor and private rooms on the second floor.

It was the dinner stall, and the hall was bustling with people, almost full.

"Comrade Li, how about we go to the private room on the second floor?" Wang Zhongqiu discussed as he looked at the crowded hall on the first floor.

"No, just the two of us can find a seat and sit down." Li Yuanlang looked around and saw that there happened to be a seat for two people in the corner, so he pointed there.

Wang Zhongqiu understood that Comrade Li did not want him to waste money, so he nodded in agreement gratefully.

Li Yuanlang has just taken office and has not shown his face much. It is estimated that many people do not know him. This kind of close contact can be a good opportunity to experience the life of ordinary people in person.

Wang Zhongqiu took the seat first and sat down with Li Yuanlang one after another.

At this moment, the waiter came over and asked them what to order. Li Yuanlang had no say since he had not eaten, so the task of ordering was naturally given to Wang Zhongqiu.

He has no taboos and will eat whatever Wang Zhongqiu orders.

Wang Zhongqiu didn't even look at the menu, so he ordered two bowls of beef noodle soup, one meat and one vegetarian, and two bottles of ice cream drinks.

Li Yuanlang was puzzled: "Drinking carbonated drinks is not good for the body and can easily lead to diabetes and calcium loss. It is better to switch to mineral water or tea. Besides, drinking drinks in the winter is too inappropriate."

"Comrade Li," Wang Zhongqiu said: "Binghualu is a drink produced in Daidingben. It is not a carbonated type, and it has low sugar content but it tastes super good. You will know after you taste it."

"Oh." Li Yuanlang nodded: "Of course I support local products. Okay, let's have a bottle to try."

The noodles came out very quickly, and it was a big bowl of steaming hot food with a lot of beef pieces on top, exuding an alluring aroma.

The bottle of ice flower dew is not big, 300 ml, pure white liquid. Wang Zhongqiu opened it for Li Yuanlang and poured it into the cup.

Li Yuanlang tasted it, and it smelled like a drink from his childhood. Well, it was good, quite nostalgic.

He picked up the chopsticks and picked up the noodles and ate them into his mouth. The noodles were chewy and the beef was soft and melted in the mouth. The flavor of the braised noodles was just right. Such a big bowl of noodles only cost fifteen yuan. It was inexpensive and delicious, and it was worth trying.

He nodded to Wang Zhongqiu with satisfaction and said: "The place you chose is quite good, the noodles are delicious and the drinks are delicious. I give you thumbs up."

"Comrade Li, you are too polite. If you want to eat, we can come here more often. I can still afford a bowl of beef noodles."

As soon as Wang Zhongqiu finished speaking happily, he heard someone beside him saying: "Oh, what a coincidence, isn't this Wang Zhongqiu, the people's good teacher!"

Wang Zhongqiu looked up and saw a man and a woman standing in front of him, and his face changed color.

A man and a woman were both in their thirties. The man had oily hair and a pink face, while the woman wore gold and silver and looked very tacky. It was this woman who spoke provocatively.

Wang Zhongqiu looked at her, didn't make any sign, and still lowered his head to eat the noodles.

"Wang Zhongqiu, pretend you don't know me anymore, forget that you are pursuing me for nothing, it's time for a toad to eat swan meat."

Then he said to the man holding hands next to him: "Husband, this is the annoying Wang Zhongqiu I told you, the teacher of No. 2 Middle School. But it seems that he is no longer in No. 2 Middle School. I heard that you are about to be sent to the countryside.

Teaching.”

The man snorted coldly and his eyes reached to the ceiling without even looking at Wang Zhongqiu.

Wang Zhongqiu was so angry that he couldn't hold back his anger. He stood up and said angrily to the woman: "Qiao Na, we broke up a long time ago. It doesn't matter anymore. Please don't disturb my meal."

"Who wants to talk to you?" Qiao Na raised the corner of her mouth, "I just want to tell you that some people need to be self-aware. Do you see, this is my husband, who works at the County Finance Bureau, and is about to mention the deputy director of the budget department.

You have grown up. It’s not like you. You are still a poor teacher with no future at all, hum!"

"You can marry whoever you want. Even if you marry a pig, it has nothing to do with me."

"Hey, who are you calling a pig?" Upon hearing this, the man immediately shot his arrogant eyes at Wang Zhongqiu, clenched his fists and was about to use violence.

Li Yuanlang had already frowned and raised his hand to stop him in a cold voice: "This is a place to eat. If you want to eat, just eat calmly and don't make trouble."

"Who are you? I want you, an outsider, to intervene in the matter between us and Wang Zhongqiu." From the first look, Qiao Na is not a light-hearted person. She is probably going to let off steam. She is definitely a first-class person.

"It doesn't matter who I am. It's only right that you don't disturb other people's eating mood." Li Yuanlang responded coldly.

"You..." Qiaona still wanted to retaliate, but her husband pulled her arm and reminded her: "Forget it, it's not worth competing with such an unqualified person. Deputy Director Wan is about to arrive. Let's go to the gate to greet him.

Welcome him as soon as possible to show the friendship of the landlord."

"Yes, if it weren't for Deputy Director Wan's sake, I would have to have a good talk with him." So, Qiao Na and his wife turned around and ran towards the gate.

Unexpectedly, after walking a few steps, a fat man with a thick chest and belly appeared at the gate, looking around as if he was looking for someone.

"Director Wan, we are here." Qiao Na's husband quickly waved his hand in greeting, and his originally arrogant face suddenly became bright with peach blossoms. He stretched out his hands from afar and went straight to Deputy Director Wan.

Deputy Director Wan heard this and glanced this way. He was stunned at first, then suddenly his facial features were squeezed together, and the corners of his mouth were so happy that his ears almost burst. He stretched out his hands and strode over this way.

Qiao Na's husband was so flattered that he invited Deputy Director Wan to dinner tonight to solidify his appointment as Deputy Chief of the Budget Unit.

Unexpectedly, Deputy Director Wan was so optimistic about him. Not only did he agree to have a meal, but he even enthusiastically wanted to shake hands with him from afar. It was really a great honor to him.

His confidence was so high that even Qiao Na was so happy that her face blossomed, she twisted her waist, slurred and tried to act coquettishly at Deputy Director Fang.

result……
Chapter completed!