Comrade Xu didn't want to accept Mr. Zhang's invitation. He originally decided to help Mr. Zhang for no reason. It was because he admired Mr. Zhang's filial piety towards his old mother that he, Comrade Xu, was willing to help him.
Moreover, he didn't do much to help. He just got up early and made a fresh mutton steamed dumpling for the other party, that's all.
But Mr. Zhang came over today to have a dinner with him at noon tomorrow, and he was very sincere.
Keep insisting.
Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Comrade Xu had no choice but to agree.
Seeing that Comrade Xu finally agreed, Mr. Zhang was very happy.
After Mr. Zhang drove away and Comrade Xu went back to continue eating his work meal, Ge Lianghua and others talked about it.
Huang Mei: "Alas, I didn't expect that old lady to leave after all. Alas! It seems that this person, no matter whether the family has money or not, will still have to die when the time comes. It's a pity..."
Cao Min: "Yes! That old lady seems to be a nice person, and her two sons are also filial. It's really a pity."
Ge Lianghua: "Hey, Xiaodao, this Mr. Zhang...will he treat you to dinner alone tomorrow?"
Xu Tonglin echoed: "Can you take me with you? I want to go too, hehe."
Comrade Xu gave them both a look with a calm expression, letting them understand for themselves.
At around one o'clock in the morning that day, when the store was closing, Comrade Xu wanted to go to Wu Yali's place.
He thought - since she asked not to see each other again before spring, it meant that if he went to her place again during this period, the secret she wanted to hide would probably be exposed.
Therefore, if he goes to her house tonight, he may find the answer.
However, Tongdao Xu gave up this idea for the time being.
It's not that he's afraid of discovering some secret that he can't accept, he just wants to wait a week or two for her to relax her vigilance, and then take a look.
By then, if she really hid any secret that he couldn't let him know, it would be exposed to him.
…
It was nearly noon the next day.
At about 11 o'clock, Mr. Zhang's Mercedes-Benz arrived outside Xu Tongdao's store as scheduled. Xu Tongdao had been waiting in the store for some time.
When I saw his car coming, I walked out immediately and closed the store without any pretense.
The person driving today is not Mr. Zhang himself, but a driver in his thirties who is very skilled in driving.
Tongdao Xu and Mr. Zhang were sitting side by side in the back seat. After getting in the car, Tongdao Xu said a few polite words, which were nothing more than: Mr. Zhang, you are too polite. You really don’t need to invite me to dinner... something like that.
Mr. Zhang's response was also what Xu Tongdao expected, saying: It's just a meal, just a little bit of my thoughts, little master, don't worry too much.
etc.
The two exchanged pleasantries for a few words. Mr. Zhang suddenly seemed to remember something. He raised his hand and pressed his temple. He chuckled twice and took out a business card box from his arms. After opening it, he took out a business card and smiled.
He handed his hands to Comrade Xu.
"Little master, speaking of which, we have known each other for some time, but until now, we still don't know each other's name! Come on! Let's get acquainted formally now. This is my business card. Don't show it to me in the future.
"Mr. Zhang shouted, if you don't mind, just call me Brother Sheng."
Brother Sheng?
Tongdao Xu took the business card he handed him with both hands and glanced down.
——Zhang Fafa, general manager of Zhiweixuan Catering Chain Company.
Below are two strings of phone numbers, one is a landline number and the other is a mobile phone number.
Zhang happened...
Comrade Xu was a little surprised by this name. His first impression was that the name was quite ordinary. But after looking at it carefully, he found it quite interesting.
It actually uses the word "happen" as its name.
"I still don't know what to call you, little master!"
Zhang Chang's voice came from beside him.
Tongdao Xu raised his eyes and smiled at him, "Tongdao Xu, double Xu, fellow sympathizer, road master, but I don't have a business card or phone number, I'm sorry."
"Tongdao Xu? Well, what a good name! Not bad! Really good!"
Zhang Fafa smiled and boasted, and after boasting, he said: "There is no business card or phone number, so there is no need to apologize! What is there to apologize for? By the way, I don't know from whom did you learn the art of making whole sheep feast? It is also passed down from ancestors.
Yes? Oh, by the way, can I call you Tongdao?"
While talking, the car drove smoothly on the streets of the county town.
Tongdao Xu didn't know where they were taking him to eat, so he didn't ask in line with the principle of letting guests do as they please.
Regarding the questions asked by Zhang Fafa, Xu Tongdao thought that Zhang Fafa was just deliberately looking for topics to chat with him in order to prevent the atmosphere in the car from becoming too dull.
So, he answered very relaxedly, "Well, yes! Otherwise, at my age, how could I cook a whole-sheep feast? Right?"
He lied again.
But he didn't feel sorry, he just felt that there was a high probability that he and Zhang Fang would never have anything to do with each other again. Today's meal was Zhang Fang's thank you banquet for him, and it should also be a break-up meal.
Just finish eating.
Therefore, he was too lazy to make up other excuses. Since Zhang Fafa had already thought of an answer for him, he would give him this answer!
Zhang Fang nodded slightly and smiled, without any doubt.
"Not bad, not bad! The craftsmanship passed down from our ancestors is good. No wonder you made the whole sheep feast so well. By the way, comrade! That shop of yours...is it yours?"
"Well, yes! My brother and I opened it together."
Comrade Xu answered this because he wanted to be more humble.
"Oh, that's it! No wonder you can take the initiative and help me!"
…
Not long after, Comrade Xu felt something was wrong. The Mercedes Benz in this photo had already driven out of the county town, its speed had more than doubled, and it was speeding on the road.
Noticing the scenery outside the window that was constantly being thrown behind him, Comrade Xu frowned, suppressed his uneasiness, and asked casually: "Hey, that's not right, Mr. Zhang, we have already left the county, right? It's just a simple meal."
, aren’t we eating in the county?”
"Of course not! Haha, the quality of a small county town in Shazhou is too low. I will take you to the city and take you to my store to eat! Don't worry! I know you have to do business in the evening, so I will definitely deliver it again in the afternoon.
You’re back, don’t worry about that!”
When Zhang Sheng said these words, Comrade Xu didn't notice anything strange in his tone and expression.
At this time, Xu Tongdao's mind was spinning with all kinds of thoughts, wondering whether Zhang Chang's words were true or false?
Do you really want to treat me to dinner as a thank you?
Or does it have some other purpose?
Soon, Tongdao Xu's mind settled down.
Because after much thought, he couldn't think of a reason why Zhang Fang wanted to harm him.
The most important thing is - even if this Zhang Fang really wants to harm him, there is no need to come forward in person and ride in the same car with him.
Comrade Xu still remembers the first time Zhang Fafa came to his store for a whole-sheep feast. It was Hou Jinbiao, the big boss of the Legend of the Hungry Wolf, who brought him to his store.
He had already confirmed Hou Jinbiao's identity.
Therefore, there should be no doubt that Zhang Fafa is a wealthy man.
If Zhang Fang really wanted to harm him, he probably wouldn't come forward and take action personally.