After a hearty meal, everyone returned to the hotel where they were staying, holding their stomachs in their hands.
Vice President Yu said happily: "I didn't expect this business trip and this kind of treatment. It's really a huge profit."
"Yes, the commander-in-chief of the Southern Dynasty even toasted me. Who would believe it?"
Director Lu agreed.
Only Mr. Cai still maintains a little vigilance: "I still haven't figured out what happened in the past two days. If we sign the contract in a daze and eat a big meal in a daze, nothing will happen, right?"
"What could happen?" Vice President Yu waved his hand, "We will return to China tomorrow morning. If anything happens, it has nothing to do with us. The worst we can do is resign. With this lunch, everything will be worth it."
"Hey, Lao Yu, you cooked four fish steaks by yourself. I'm really afraid that your stomach will burst."
Director Lu took the opportunity to tease.
"Even if I die, I will still be a ghost."
Mr. Cai burped: "Don't talk about death, the water here is too deep, we'd better be careful."
"What are you afraid of? If I can eat like this every time, I will be willing to do it even if it means beheading..."
Vice President Yu rubbed his belly with a satisfied expression.
If he had known there was such a good thing, he would have brought his wife and children with him. What a pity.
Have a good night's sleep!
In the blink of an eye, the next day, Minister Jin appeared again early in the morning, and he personally sent everyone to Renchuan Port.
On the occasion of parting, Minister Jin specifically inquired:
"Mr. Cai, after you go back this time, when will you come back next time?"
Park Mi-sun is responsible for the translation dutifully.
"It's hard to say. We have to go back and make a decoration plan first, and also purchase a complete set of home furnishings, furniture and electrical appliances. This is no small project, and some of us are very busy."
Mr. Cai answered truthfully.
"Can you tell me an approximate time? You also know that our commander-in-chief is very concerned about this matter. You have to let me go back and give an explanation, right?"
As the saying goes, people are soft-spoken. Mr. Cai thought about it:
"I heard our boss accidentally mention that renovations will start in June or July at the latest. As for the opening time, I really don't know."
"Is it June or July this year?"
Minister Jin was overjoyed and quickly asked.
"Of course, if it were next year, we wouldn't be able to come so early for inspection."
"Thank you. The commander-in-chief said that he will treat you to dinner next time he comes over."
"That's very welcome."
Everyone swallowed unconsciously.
Finally, Minister Jin solemnly took out a letter from his briefcase and carefully handed it to Mr. Cai.
"Minister Jin, what are you doing?"
Mr. Cai held the envelope and said doubtfully.
Is it a kickback?
But the kickbacks are not so public!
Minister Jin smiled and explained: "This is a letter written by our commander-in-chief himself. Please help me pass it on to you, Director Xu. Please."
"Don't worry, I will definitely bring you."
Mr. Cai put away the envelope solemnly.
…
Half an hour later, accompanied by the sound of the whistle, the group officially embarked on the road back home.
This business trip was full of rewards.
On the passenger ship, Liu Zhian called everyone together again.
"Chief Liu, what's the matter?"
"It's like this. There are still four and a half boxes of bread delivered by Boss Xu. I would like to ask everyone, what should I do with the remaining bread?"
The team leader who evaluated the company blurted out:
"Of course it will be divided equally. These breads are originally subsidies for our business trip."
Mr. Cai hesitated and said, "Isn't this good? We have a number of days on business trips. I think we should return the remaining bread."
"Your boss Xu owns a bread factory. He has no shortage of this bread. Don't worry," the team leader said anxiously.
Director Lu shook his head: "Food is too precious right now, these breads cannot be tampered with."
"I agree to return it." Vice President Yu agreed.
The three of them still have to work under others, and of course they have to leave a good impression.
"Mr. Cai, how about you call here and ask what Boss Xu means?"
Liu Zhian saw that everyone had different opinions, so he suggested.
He didn't want to mess up the really big deal just because of this trivial matter. After all, the other party hadn't completed the final transfer yet, and accidents could happen at any time.
"Okay, wait for me for ten minutes."
Mr. Cai nodded and walked directly out the door.
Less than five minutes after leaving, he came back.
The team leader couldn't wait to ask: "Mr. Cai, what did Boss Xu say?"
"Let's split it up," Mr. Cai said with a smile.
In this transaction, Xu Dong felt that he had taken a huge advantage. It was just a few boxes of bread. He had no intention of taking it back, so he just gave it to everyone as a reward.
"Great, let me tell you, Boss Xu is the big boss, how can he care about this little bit of bread?"
Director Lu said angrily: "This is not just a small amount. It is obviously four and a half boxes, but there are hundreds of them?"
"Hey, I made a mistake, I'll take the blame myself." For the sake of bread, the team leader simply gave up his face.
Next, under the auspices of Liu Zhian, everyone divided up the remaining bread. Adding in what they had saved from their mouths these days, everyone had almost saved sixteen loaves.
Director Lu is a female and has a small appetite. She even saved twenty-two loaves of bread. This is not a small amount, it is equivalent to half a month's rations for her.
After dividing the bread, everyone was happy.
At the same time, in the palace of the interim commander-in-chief of the Southern Dynasty, Minister Jin was reporting the good news to Commander-in-Chief Li with excitement.
"Oh, did he really say it was June or July?"
"Yes, I heard it with my own ears. Mr. Cai said June or July at the latest, maybe even earlier."
Commander Li nodded: "That's right. I am now 80% sure that the Asian League will be established this year."
"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, congratulations, this day has finally come."
"Haha, this is not only a happy event for me, but also a blessing for all of us in the Southern Dynasties, including the rebels and our old neighbors."
"Commander, I don't even know what words to use to describe your magnanimity."
Minister Kim pretended to wipe his eyes.
"There's nothing to cry about, there's no future."
Commander Li laughed and cursed.
"Yes, yes, you taught me well."
Minister Jin quickly put away his tears.
"Okay, if you have nothing to do, you can go out quickly. I have to deal with official business. Since the Asian League is about to be established, we must seize the time to start preparations."
Minister Jin did not leave and seemed to hesitate to speak.
"What? Tell me what you have to say, and don't leave me alone." Commander Li frowned.
"Hey, Commander-in-Chief, I'll just tell you."
Minister Jin paused and expressed his doubts directly:
"While eating yesterday, I specifically observed the behavior of Mr. Cai and others. They looked like they were starving to death. They didn't seem to be important people. Could we have made a misjudgement?"
Commander Li laughed.
"Do you think they... look like country bumpkins who have never seen the world?"
"Commander, your description is too accurate."
Minister Jin couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
Commander Li waved his hand: "Actually, this is understandable. I guess these people should be low-level staff. They are not important people in the first place."
"Even a low-level clerk wouldn't be in such a miserable state, right? After all, this deal is worth hundreds of millions of Xia Yuan, so the status is certainly not much different."
Minister Jin tried to analyze.
"Alas!" Commander Li suddenly sighed:
"It's no wonder you have doubts. In fact, Daxia's national conditions are different from ours. They are really implementing the rationing system, otherwise they would be able to feed so many people. This cannot be faked."
"But……"
"I know what you mean! Of course, there are exceptions to everything. Although Daxia's rationing system is strict, there are loopholes that can be exploited, but the quantity is extremely limited.
With the status of people named Cai, let alone eating meat, it is considered good to have enough to eat, so you don't have to doubt them and their financial backers.
According to the information we have collected, several regulars who used to be on the Daxia Rich List are not living a well-off life now, and it is difficult for them to eat meat. They are far worse than the rest of us."