There were only two people in the room, besides Chu Heng, the other one was Kang Dewang.
Qiao Liang didn't expect that Chu Heng would ask Kang Dewang when he invited him to dinner.
Kang Dewang is a character who appears very early in the story. As a high school classmate of Xu Honggang, Kang Dewang used to do business in Huangyuan. The cultural tourism industrial park project in Songbei was first undertaken by Kang Dewang. At that time, Ren Quan was still the top leader in Songbei.
, and that project, because of Kang Dewang, also caused Tang Shusen’s old subordinates to stop working on their own.
After Ma Ziying was dismissed, Ren Quan canceled the cooperation with Kang Dewang. Kang Dewang approached Xu Honggang, hoping that Xu Honggang could use his position to exert influence on Songbei to regain the project. However, Xu Honggang did not get what he wanted and politely refused.
, which made Kang Dewang very dissatisfied with Xu Honggang.
Qiao Liang knew about this matter, and he even highly suspected that Xu Honggang was responsible for Ma Ziying's downfall, in order to attack Tang Shusen's power.
After Kang Dewang was dissatisfied with Xu Honggang, he turned to the camp of Tang Shusen and his son, and fought fiercely with Tang Chao. He used Tang Shusen's relationship and Tang Chao to regain the Songbei Cultural Tourism Industrial Park project, but he did not expect that
Things went wrong again in the hands of Xu Honggang. In order to further attack Tang Shusen, Xu Honggang cleverly used Jing Haoran, which not only caused Tang Chao to lose the project, but also caused Ren Quan to be punished and transferred away from Songbei. This made Kang Dewang even more resentful towards Xu Honggang.
, the boat of friendship between old classmates completely capsized, and Kang Dewang followed Tang Shusen and his son more thoroughly.
However, after Tang Shusen committed suicide and Tang Chao was arrested, the issues involving the Tang family and his son did not involve Kang Dewang. He continued to hang out in Jiangzhou, doing some unknown business of his own.
Qiao Liang had long been aware of the relationship between Kang Dewang and Chu Heng, but he didn't know how close they were.
The appearance of Kang Dewang on this occasion today made Qiao Liang unable to help but think more. While thinking more, he also felt a little wary.
However, at this moment, Qiao Liang couldn't figure out Chu Heng's intention of letting Kang Dewang attend the dinner.
Looking at the two people in front of him, Qiao Liang's mind was spinning rapidly.
Seeing Qiao Liang appear, Chu Heng sat there without moving and just nodded. Kang Dewang immediately stood up and walked towards Qiao Liang with a smile on his face. He stretched out his hands and said in an exaggerated tone: "Oh, Qiao Liang."
Director, long time no see..."
Qiao Liang composed himself, then shook hands with Kang Dewang, and said without saltiness, "Hello, Boss Kang."
"Come on, Director Qiao, take a seat. Please take a seat!" Kang Dewang greeted Qiao Liang warmly and diligently pulled out the chair.
"Thank you, Boss Kang." Qiao Liang thanked him politely and sat down. Kang Dewang then ordered the waiter to serve wine and food, and then he also sat down.
Because there were only three people, Chu Heng was in the middle, Qiao Liang and Kang Dewang sat facing each other on the left and right.
Then Kang Dewang handed Qiao Liang a cigarette. Qiao Liang took it, lit it and took two puffs, then looked at Chu Heng.
Qiao Liang allowed himself to look at Chu Heng with doubts in his eyes. This was in line with common sense.
Seeing the doubt in Qiao Liang's eyes, Chu Heng laughed: "Xiao Qiao, are you a little surprised to see Boss Kang here?"
Qiao Liang smiled and then nodded.
"You and Boss Kang should be familiar with each other, right?" Chu Heng said.
"Yes, we have known each other for a long time, but we haven't seen each other for a long time," Qiao Liang said.
"Yes, Director Qiao and I have been acquaintances for a long time, but due to various reasons, we have never found a chance to get close." Kang Dewang said with a smile.
Chu Heng smiled slightly: "Since we are all acquaintances, there is no need to be overly polite when we meet today."
Qiao Liang and Kang Dewang both nodded.
At this time, the food and drinks were served, and the waiter poured wine for everyone. Chu Heng raised his glass and looked at Qiao Liang: "Xiao Qiao, tonight's dinner has three meanings. The three meanings are that I will bring three glasses of wine. This first glass of wine,
I’m trying to calm your nerves. Boss Kang and I will calm your nerves together..."
"Yes, Director Qiao was frightened by this storm in Jiangzhou. Although there was no danger, we must suppress the shock." Kang Dewang also raised his glass.
Qiao Liang raised his glass to thank him.
Then everyone worked together, and the waiter poured wine for everyone.
Chu Heng then said: "Actually, the term "surprised" is somewhat inappropriate, because you are innocent and open-minded, so there was no shock to begin with. But I also thought that this storm really tormented you quite a bit.
It still disturbed you a little, so you still have to drink this glass of wine."
Qiao Liang laughed.
Then Chu Heng raised his glass again and sighed deeply: "With this second glass of wine, Xiao Qiao, I want to apologize to you."
Qiao Liang looked stunned and asked what he said. Chu Heng said with a heavy face: "Actually, it's very simple. If I hadn't been deceived by Qin Chuan and published that article in Jiangdong Daily, maybe this storm would not have appeared. Even if it did, it would not have happened.
I won’t make such a big fuss, nor will I torment you so hard. During this period, when I think about this, I feel guilty and blame myself, and I feel sorry for you. As you grow up,
Based on our relationship, as a big brother, I should be more supportive and helpful to you, but, I did not help you in a confused way..."
After saying this, Chu Heng sighed again, looking ashamed.
Qiao Liang's mind was spinning rapidly. In front of Kang Dewang, what did Chu Heng mean by saying this? Is he pretending to be benevolent and deceiving himself? Or does he want Kang Dewang to see that his relationship is unusual?
Qiao Liang then shook his head and waved his hands, making a sign of uneasiness, and told Chu Heng that he was not to blame for this, that he was just being used by Qin Chuan, and that she had no complaints against him.
Kang Dewang echoed the two of them, saying that Chu Heng's feelings for Qiao Liang were really good, and that Qiao Liang was sensible and really trusted Chu Heng.
Qiao Liang then took the initiative to raise a glass to Chu Heng, saying that he would never accept the apology wine and that Chu Heng was really worrying too much.
Qiao Liang drank first as a token of respect, and Chu Heng then drank it all in one gulp with satisfaction.
Kang Dewang drank the glass of wine with him.
After drinking two glasses of wine, Chu Heng then said to Qiao Liang: "Xiao Qiao, I asked Boss Kang to attend our dinner tonight. You should be somewhat surprised, right?"
"Yes." Qiao Liang nodded.
Chu Hengdao: "Actually, I have known Boss Kang for some time. Of course, I met Boss Kang through Tang Chao. When I first met Boss Kang, I was not close to him or warm to him, because he was then
Being involved with Tang Chao makes me have a bad impression on everyone who is involved with Tang Chao, and Boss Kang is no exception..."
Kang Dewang had an embarrassed smile on his face.
Qiao Liang listened calmly.
Chu Heng continued: "With Tang Shusen's suicide and Tang Chao's demise, I initially thought that Boss Kang would be involved, but to my surprise, Boss Kang was safe and sound. This made me feel strange. I later found out
Although Boss Kang worked with Tang Chao, he had a very clear bottom line. He was not involved in any of the illegal things Tang Chao did. They just worked together to do business.
This shows that Boss Kang is very discerning and ethical in doing things. This made my impression of Boss Kang change. As my contact with Boss Kang increased, I found that he is very sincere and open-minded.
His emphasis on friendship and loyalty made me appreciate him..."
Chu Heng knew Qiao Liang's character traits, so he specifically mentioned that Kang Dewang valued friendship and loyalty.
After hearing what Chu Heng said, Qiao Liang looked at Kang Dewang with admiration while thinking about it. Kang Dewang looked at Qiao Liang with a complimentary expression.
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Chu Heng continued: "As the contact with Boss Kang increased, and as the impression of Boss Kang changed, we gradually became friends. I thought about our relationship again. Since Boss Kang is my friend, then naturally you also want to
It would be better to get closer based on the past."
"Yes, you are so close." Kang Dewang nodded.
Qiao Liang laughed: "It is really an honor for me to be friends with Boss Kang."
"Why, Director Qiao can think highly of me and be my friend. I should be lucky." Kang Dewang said hurriedly.
Chu Heng smiled slightly, then raised his glass: "This is the third glass of wine I want to bring, come and drink together."
Everyone toasted together.
Then Chu Heng said: "The basic principle of being friends is to help each other. Boss Kang, Xiao Qiao is a brother I care about very much. If he needs your help with anything in the future, you can't shirk the blame."
"This is natural." Kang Dewang nodded vigorously at Chu Heng, then looked at Qiao Liang, "Director Qiao, no matter what, as long as you ask, as long as I can do it, there will be absolutely no objection."
Chu Heng laughed: "Boss Kang, I remember what you said. Even though it was at the wine table, there was no joke."
"It's necessary, it's certain. I promise to do what I say, so you can rest assured." Kang Dewang vowed.
Watching Chu Heng and Kang Dewang singing harmony, Qiao Liang wondered about Chu Heng's intention for tonight's dinner.
It seems that Chu Heng organized this dinner tonight to take advantage of the end of the Jiangzhou storm to express sympathy and comfort to himself, to allow himself to accept his favor and deepen his feelings for him; and to apologize to him to distance himself from him.
The relationship with this storm made me have no doubts about him and trust him more. Thirdly, he seemed to have some motive for asking Kang Dewang to be friends with him. On the surface, this motive was the so-called mutual help of friends.
, but it should imply something deeper.
Thinking of the last point and how cunning Chu Heng was, Qiao Liang couldn't help but shudder...
