Seeing this young man, Qiao Liang immediately guessed that he should be the one He Qingqing asked to drink with him.
This young man looks to be about the same age as He Qingqing. He has good facial features, is about 1.8 meters tall, has a strong build, has a dark complexion, and has a crew cut. He looks very energetic.
The young man greeted Qiao Liang enthusiastically: "Hello, Magistrate Qiao."
Since he was a friend invited by He Qingqing, he naturally had to be friendly. Qiao Liang took the initiative to shake hands with him: "Hello."
He Qingqing introduced to Qiao Liang at this time: "County Magistrate Qiao, this is Shi Lei. We are classmates in elementary school, junior high school, and high school. We grew up in the same family home."
"Oh..." Qiao Liang nodded, "So, you can be considered... the opposite sex has grown smaller."
In fact, Qiao Liang wanted to say that they were childhood sweethearts, but she thought it would be inappropriate to say that when they first met, so the childhood sweethearts became opposite-sex friends.
Hearing what Qiao Liang said, He Qingqing and Shi Lei both laughed. Shi Lei couldn't help but feel that County Magistrate Qiao's words were very interesting. He was very cute when he was young, and he also had a child of the opposite sex.
Then Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei: "Where is Comrade Xiaoshi employed now?"
Just as Shi Lei was about to speak, He Qingqing said: "County Magistrate Qiao, Comrade Xiaoshi graduated from the police academy and is now working at a police station in a town in northern Liang..." Then He Qingqing said the name of the town.
When Qiao Liang heard about that town, his heart moved. The iron ore that could still be imported was within that town.
Thinking of her previous speculation about what He Qingqing might do if he invited her to dinner tonight, Qiao Liang couldn't help but look at Shi Lei a few more times.
Then He Qingqing said to Shi Lei: "Have you found a single room?"
Shi Lei nodded: "We've found it, County Magistrate Qiao, please come in."
Qiao Liang nodded, and everyone entered the restaurant together. The restaurant was not big inside, but it was very clean.
Everyone entered the single room. He Qingqing asked Qiao Liang to sit down at the top. She and Shi Lei sat on both sides of Qiao Liang. Then He Qingqing looked at Shi Lei: "Have you ordered the food yet?"
"Waiting for County Magistrate Qiao to order some. Magistrate Qiao is from Jiangdong, so he naturally knows which dishes suit his appetite." Shi Lei said and handed the menu to Qiao Liang.
Qiao Liang took the menu and looked at it, ordered four authentic Jiangdong dishes, and ordered a soup, and then said: "There are a lot of these dishes for the three of us."
He Qingqing pursed her lips and smiled: "Don't be polite, County Magistrate Qiao. Although I told you it was my treat, it was Comrade Xiaoshi who paid the bill."
"Oh, how do you say this?" Qiao Liang said.
He Qingqing said: "When we eat together, he always pays the bill, and this time is no exception."
Shi Lei smiled and nodded. It was his first time meeting Qiao Liang. At this time, he seemed a little nervous.
Qiao Liang laughed. He felt that He Qingqing and Shi Lei should have a good relationship at this time.
Qiao Liang continued: "Although Comrade Xiaoshi pays the bill, the three of us can't eat that much. We must prevent waste."
Shi Lei nodded and said: "County Magistrate Qiao, what do you want to drink?"
He Qingqing said: "Of course you two want to drink white wine, and I will drink red wine."
Qiao Liang looked at the wine list on the menu, and then ordered the 52-degree Jiangzhou Laojiao, which was an authentic hometown wine.
"How many bottles?" Shi Lei looked at Qiao Liang tentatively.
Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei and said seriously: "Let's get a box first."
"Ah -" Shi Lei couldn't help but lost his voice. Although he had heard He Qingqing say that Qiao Liang drank a lot, he didn't expect that he would need a box of such high-alcohol wine at once, and one box contained 6 bottles. County Magistrate Qiao's alcohol capacity Too perverted.
"Pfft--" He Qingqing couldn't help laughing. During the time she had been with Qiao Liang, she was somewhat familiar with Qiao Liang's character and knew that he was teasing Shi Lei at this time.
Seeing them like this, Qiao Liang laughed: "Okay, no kidding, I often drank this wine when I was in my hometown. Although the alcohol is not very high, it has great stamina. Let's have two bottles."
Shi Lei breathed a sigh of relief and started laughing too. He couldn't help but feel that County Magistrate Qiao was very humorous, and his sense of restraint disappeared. Then he called the waiter in to serve wine and food.
Before the food and drinks were served, everyone drank tea and chatted.
"Comrade Xiaoshi, what exactly do you do at the police station?" Qiao Liang asked Shi Lei.
"I'm telling County Magistrate Qiao that I serve as the police chief of an area and am specifically in charge of the security of several villages and mining areas," Shi Lei said.
"Mining area? Which mining area?" Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei.
"It's the iron ore that County Magistrate Shang personally introduced," Shi Lei said.
After hearing what Shi Lei said, Qiao Liang nodded secretly, well, the wine bar arranged by He Qingqing seems to be really reasonable.
Qiao Liang couldn't help but glance at He Qingqing with admiration. It seemed that since the frank conversation she had with He Qingqing during her last hospitalization, He Qingqing was going to use actions to prove that she was worthy of his trust.
Yes, that's good.
Seeing Qiao Liang looking at herself like this, He Qingqing pursed her lips and smiled.
Qiao Liang then said to Shi Lei: "Then I should call you Sheriff Shi."
"No, no, no," Shi Lei said with a smile, "County Magistrate Qiao is the leader, so just call me Xiao Shi."
He Qingqing smiled and said: "County Magistrate Qiao, I always call him Shitou in private."
Shi Lei became anxious and glared at He Qingqing: "Qingqing, how could you call me by my nickname in front of County Magistrate Qiao?"
"What's wrong with my name?" He Qingqing also glared, "Stone, stone, little stone..."
Shi Lei grinned helplessly.
Qiao Liang couldn't help laughing and said to He Qingqing: "Director He, nicknames are usually given by parents and elders. As a commoner, it is indeed inappropriate for you to call Sheriff Shi by your nickname."
Although Shi Lei asked Qiao Liang to call him Xiao Shi, because they had just met, Qiao Liang still called him Sheriff Shi, which seemed more respectful.
"Yes, County Magistrate Qiao is right." Shi Lei stared at He Qingqing again, "I'm one month older than you, at least you have to call me Brother Shitou."
He Qingqing pouted: "You're only one month old and you want me to call you brother. Go ahead and dream, stone, stone, little stone..."
"Alas..." Shi Lei sighed and grinned helplessly.
He Qingqing smiled proudly.
Qiao Liang laughed again. He clearly felt that He Qingqing was more willful in front of Shi Lei, and Shi Lei was very tolerant of He Qingqing.
This shows that their relationship is indeed very good.
After a while, the food and wine arrived, four dishes, one soup, two bottles of Jiangzhou Laojiao, and a bottle of red wine.
He Qingqing poured the red wine by herself, while Shi Lei poured the wine for Qiao Liang and himself.
Then He Qingqing looked at Qiao Liang: "County Magistrate Qiao, please speak."
Qiao Liang frowned: "Director He, you and Sheriff Shi are having a treat, why should I speak first?"
"Because you are the leader." He Qingqing said.
Shi Lei also nodded: "County Magistrate Qiao, we don't distinguish between host and guest tonight, you can pick up the bar."
Qiao Liang realized that they were showing respect for him by saying this. He nodded and raised his glass: "I would like to thank Director He and Sheriff Shi for this dinner tonight. At the same time, I am also very happy to get to know Shi through this dinner." Sheriff, since we are drinking in my hometown restaurant tonight, I have the right to be the host. Come on, you two, have a drink. This glass of wine wishes our work and life success and happiness, and wishes our parents health and longevity. I wish my hometown and the northwest will prosper together..."
"What County Magistrate Qiao said is really good," He Qingqing said sincerely.
"Thank you County Magistrate Qiao for your blessing. After all, Magistrate Qiao is a leader, and his speeches are of a high standard." Shi Lei praised.
Qiao Liang laughed, clinked glasses with them, and everyone did it together.
Then everyone chatted while eating and drinking. Shi Lei followed the custom of Liangbei and toasted Qiao Liang with 6 glasses of wine in one go, calling him Liuliu Dashun.
After 6 glasses of wine, one bottle of Laojiao was finished, and then a second bottle was opened.
Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei: "Chief Inspector Shi, it seems that your drinking capacity is indeed quite large."
Shi Lei chuckled: "No, no, compared to County Magistrate Qiao, I heard from Qingqing that you are a very good drinker, but although my drinking capacity is not as good as yours, I will definitely have a good drink with you tonight."
"Did you often drink when you were in the institute?" Qiao Liang looked at Shi Lei.
Shi Lei shook his head: "No, there is a ban on alcohol now. I don't drink during working hours."
"What about after get off work?"
"I don't drink after get off work either."
"Why is this?"
"Due to the nature of our work, the police may be dispatched at any time, so as long as I am in the station, I do not drink alcohol 24 hours a day. Today is my turn to take a vacation, so of course I can drink here."
Qiao Liang nodded: "Sergeant Shi is a good comrade."
Shi Lei was very happy to receive praise from Qiao Liang.
Then Qiao Liang said: "Chief Shi, you just said that there is an iron mine in the area you are in charge of. So, do you often deal with people from the iron mine?"
Shi Lei nodded: "Yes, I often deal with their security team."
"Then do you know the inside conditions of the iron mine?"
"Some understanding, but not very familiar."
"What is the relationship between the iron mine and the people around it?"
“Very ordinary, even a little nervous.”
"Why?" Qiao Liang said calmly.
Shi Lei said: "Because of their respective interests, the iron ore mining circle has occupied the pastures of many surrounding people, and the compensation is not adequate, which has caused dissatisfaction among the surrounding people. However, because the iron ore is a large project personally introduced by County Magistrate Shang, they have With the support of the main leaders in the county and townships, the people whose interests have been violated can only dare to be angry but dare not speak out."
Qiao Liang chuckled: "Although the people dare not speak out when they are angry, I am afraid it will leave hidden dangers."
Shi Lei nodded: "Yes, there will be hidden dangers. As for me, the main task is to follow the leadership's instructions to appease the masses and ensure that nothing happens."
Qiao Liang was silent for a moment and looked at Shi Lei: "Can you ensure that nothing happens?"
Shi Lei smiled helplessly: "Just do your best."
Qiao Liang nodded. He decided to stop talking about the topic of iron ore. He would talk about it with Shi Lei tonight. It was the first time they met. Before he got to know Shi Lei well, the topic should not be too in-depth.
Qiao Liang then took out a cigarette and handed it to Shi Lei, then waved his hand: "Thank you, County Magistrate Qiao, I don't smoke."
"Then I..." Qiao Liang turned to look at He Qingqing.
He Qingqing pursed her lips and smiled, then touched the lighter on the table, lit it with a "pop", and came to Qiao Liang: "County Chief Qiao, smoke it, it's okay, I will light it for you."
Qiao Liang lit the cigarette, then gently patted He Qingqing's hand holding the lighter to express his gratitude.
Shi Lei looked on with some envy. Although he and He Qingqing were of the opposite sex, although he had always secretly liked He Qingqing since childhood, and although He Qingqing always called her by her nickname in private, He Qingqing had never been so close to him. However, even as an adult, I had never touched He Qingqing's hand.
Shi Lei couldn't help but wonder to himself, should he also learn to smoke?
Then Shi Lei was discouraged again. Even if he learned to smoke, He Qingqing might not light a cigarette for him like he did for Qiao Liang. Although he had always had a crush on her, He Qingqing seemed to just treat her as a member of the opposite sex, at most.
Male bestie.
Emma, what kind of thing is this big and thick guy like me becoming my best friend?
