Zhong Feng and I met in her restaurant. The place still has its original style, but even in this season, the flowers, plants and trees here are still lush, just like what I saw in Guangzhou.
It was a weekend afternoon when I got there, and she was waiting for me outside the restaurant. The first time she saw me, she gave me a gentle look.
"I haven't seen you for a long time. Are you okay now?" she asked me.
I nodded, my eyes soft, "Okay, everything is fine."
Her warm eyes lingered on my face for a moment, "Let's go in and talk."
Because it was not yet dinner time, the restaurant was very deserted. She took me through the greenery inside the restaurant, across several small bridges and flowing water, and finally arrived at her office at the very back of the restaurant.
It was my first time to come to her office here, but I found that the style of this place was similar to that of a restaurant outside. Next to a set of beautiful boss desks and chairs were several pots of lush green plants, and the sofas in the reception area were also simple and elegant.
pretty.
She went and made me a cup of tea herself.
After I sat down and chatted with her for a few words, I immediately told her my intention to come to her today. She looked surprised after hearing this, and then she looked at me, "Why do you want to transfer money abroad?"
go?"
I immediately realized that she had misunderstood my idea, and immediately said to her: "Zhong Feng, don't get me wrong. I didn't get this money from bribery or corruption. You should know this, so I don't get it here."
It's not about transferring stolen money, I just want to use it to invest overseas."
The surprised look on her face disappeared, but she asked me: "The current domestic investment environment is so good and the returns are also very good. Why do you invest your money abroad? Is it safe?"
I smiled and said: "I invest my money overseas just to consider safety. The domestic investment environment is good, but after all, I am not an entity. I don't have time to do it, and I am not allowed to do it. I am
Officials will be subject to a lot of restrictions, and as an official, it will be a trouble if I have too much money."
She said disapprovingly: "Nowadays, for officials of your level, they don't only have a little money like yours? And most of them have illegitimate sources of money. They are not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"
I shook my head and said, "Nowadays, many officials have transferred their money abroad. They are afraid of the day when the incident comes to light.
Although I am not afraid of such a situation, on the one hand, the domestic economic situation is relatively complicated, and our country's economy is inherently fragile, and is greatly affected by policies, so there may be huge investment risks.
On the other hand, I am an official. It is not a good thing to have so much money in my hands anyway. Even if my money comes from a legitimate source, it is determined by the ideology of our country. Zhong Feng, you
If you are not an official, there are some things you don't understand."
She smiled and said: "Listening to what you said, I understand a little bit. However, do you know about the overseas projects you are planning to invest in next? Are the people there who help you manage funds trustworthy? After all, overseas is different from domestic, you
Once the money is in the other party’s account, it will be difficult to control it.”
I said: "Of course it's trustworthy. Otherwise, why would I transfer the money?"
She hesitated for a moment, and then said to me: "Have you signed a contract with the other party? Let me check it for you. You are relatively unfamiliar with this aspect. Don't get me wrong, I am here for the safety of your funds."
I was stunned for a moment, "Zhong Feng, I really trust the other party. Let's put it this way, when I transfer money to the other party's account, it is just like when I transfer money to you, there is no need for any contract.
Because I trust her as much as I trust you."
She looked at me with a strange expression on her face, "Is that person a woman?"
I felt a little embarrassed immediately, but I still nodded slightly towards her.
But she was still looking at me and asked me softly: "The girlfriend you just met?"
I don't know why she asked me so many questions. After all, she and I once had that kind of relationship. It was very embarrassing for her to ask me such questions in person. I shook my head, "She was my friend many years ago."
She said: "Oh. That's right. But this person will change... Don't mind it. I'm worried about the safety of your funds. After all, you asked me to help you transfer the money, and I must be responsible for you."
no?"
I understood immediately and felt very grateful. I said: "Thank you, I know you are doing it for my own good. First of all, I trust the other person very much, and there are some things that it is not convenient for me to tell you."
She immediately glanced at me and said, "Is it inconvenient for you to tell me? Obviously, she is also your woman. Right?"
I felt embarrassed again, "Zhong Feng, it's not just that, it's not just a matter of feelings. The situation here is more complicated and I can't tell you. Can you please stop asking?"
She laughed all of a sudden, "You seem to be quite embarrassed. That's okay, I won't ask you anymore. But don't worry, I will try my best to find ways to ensure the safety of your funds."
I looked at her in surprise, "What are you..."
She smiled and said to me: "Don't worry, I am a businessman and I know what to do."
I hurriedly said: "Zhong Feng, don't do that. I just need you to transfer the money to the other party's account, because I don't think there is any risk in this matter. To be honest, even if the money appears
question, then I don’t think it matters. Money is something you live with or die with. As long as you think of a way, you can continue to earn it. But if the minimum trust between friends is gone, it will be worse than losing money.
It’s a more painful thing. Don’t you think so?”
She looked at me and said, "Well, since you trust each other so much, what else can I say? But to be honest, us women are more reliable than you men when it comes to money. If a woman has true feelings for you. Yes.
Yes, do you have a new girlfriend now?"
I was startled for a moment, then shook my head, "No. I'm too busy to do such a thing."
She looked at me with tenderness in her eyes, "You are still so young, how can you do this?"
I smiled bitterly and said, "It won't matter if you get used to it."
She shook her head and said: "You must not do this. You are a living man. You are still so young. How can you do without a woman? Do you think this is okay? There are so many beautiful girls in my restaurant, including college graduates.
There are also people who learn to dance. I'll help you choose the most beautiful one, what do you think? Don't worry, I'll do the other person's work for you."
I hurriedly refused: "Don't...wouldn't that hurt others?"
She smiled and said: "How do you call this hurting others? If you like her, marry her. If you don't like her, then let's talk. You are the mayor. Although you are married and have children, you are a very charming man.
And rich. Girls nowadays like men like you. If she marries you, she will be very happy. By the way, I have their photos here. You can choose one. After you choose, I will do hers.
Work."
I didn't expect that she was actually telling me this matter very seriously, and said hurriedly: "No need really. Zhong Feng, think about it, if I really needed it, wouldn't I be able to find it? I don't need you at all.
Introduced.”
She smiled and said: "That's true. But I know that as the mayor, you will have a lot of scruples about such things. Even if you like one of your subordinates, you will not pursue them casually. And I also feel that
Don't pursue your subordinate. If you and her are suitable, it will be fine if you get married in the future. What if you can't get along? What if the woman cries and makes trouble?
Wouldn't that have a very bad impact on you? Therefore, the girls here are the most suitable for you. Most of them are well-educated and all of them are very beautiful. When I recruited them
It has gone through strict screening. If you really fall in love with a girl in the future, wouldn't it be a very simple thing for you, as the mayor, to arrange a job for her?"
Although what she said made sense, I still couldn't accept it. I hurriedly said: "It's really not necessary. Zhong Feng, thank you."
She looked at me, "Why? You already have a new girlfriend, right? I can only think so."
I couldn't laugh or cry, "No, really not. Zhong Feng, don't ask me about this. Well, I know you are also very busy, so I will go back first. I will transfer the money to your account tomorrow, and then
I’ll send you the account number over there. I’ll leave this matter to you.”
She looked at the time and said to me immediately: "It's almost time for dinner. Don't leave. I'll treat you to a meal tonight. I haven't seen you for a long time. I'll drink with you today."
Two glasses.”
I was very hesitant. Although I had only met her husband twice and didn’t know him well, after all, Zhong Feng and I once had that kind of relationship, and I always felt that her husband was the more sensitive type.
Man, just imagine, if he was not a sensitive man, how could he come up with the idea of this restaurant?
Now that Zhong Feng finally has her own happiness, I shouldn't destroy it, even if it causes her husband to misunderstand.
So I immediately refused and said, "Let's do it another day. I have other things to do today."
She looked at me and said, "Where did you come from? At most, it was just eating with your friends. Am I not your friend? No, you must not have anything else to do today."
Now I was surprised, "Why did you say that?"
She smiled and said: "You usually pay great attention to your image. If you have any social activities in the evening, you will definitely not go out wearing a sweater, and your beard has not been shaved. This is not your style.
It means that you came to my place specifically today, and after telling me everything, you are ready to go back. You don’t need to pay so much attention in front of me. Is that right?”
I had to admire her attentiveness. No, she came to that conclusion not only because of her attentiveness, but also because she knew me very well. At this time, I felt touched again. I felt so moved about her.
Said: "Actually, we have just communicated, there is no need to eat or anything."
She looked at me and said, "Why isn't it necessary? I run a restaurant. When you come to my place, of course I have to treat you to dinner. By the way, I have something to trouble you with. Our restaurant has launched several new dishes recently.
, you taste, taste. You are a person who frequents big restaurants, and your opinions are very important for us to improve the taste of the dishes. Let me ask you to do a favor. Okay?"
I knew her main purpose was to keep me here for dinner, but her reasons were very good, which made it difficult for me to refuse. But I still asked her: "Just the two of us?"
She asked me with a smile: "If you still have friends, you can also call them all."
I shook my head and said, "No. As you know, I don't like to eat and drink with others on weekdays, unless it's a last resort social event."
She looked at me with a strange expression, "Now I understand what you just said. You mean, if it's just the two of us having dinner together in the evening, you wouldn't want to, right?"
I hurriedly said: "I didn't say that. Zhong Feng, I didn't want to..."
Before I finished speaking, she immediately laughed, "I know. It's okay. My man has been to the coast in recent days. He went to inspect the catering market along the coast and wanted to open one in Hainan or Guangzhou or Xiamen.
Branch."
I looked at her in surprise, "I remember you told me before that you wouldn't open a branch elsewhere?"
She shook her head and said: "We have had some changes in our thinking recently. Not long ago, several bosses from Guangzhou came to our restaurant for dinner. They greatly appreciated the characteristics of our restaurant and said that if we open a branch along the coast, we will definitely
Business is good. Because the consumption level along the coast is higher, and the taste of our dishes is closer to Cantonese cuisine."
I smiled and said, "That's true. Zhong Feng, what I just said didn't mean anything else. The main reason is that I don't want your man to misunderstand."
Her face suddenly turned red, "How could he misunderstand? It's common for me to accompany leaders who come here to eat, drink or something. Brother Feng, I know why you think so, after all we...but, then
It's all in the past. You think so?" (To be continued)