On the second day after arriving in Suzhou, Gu Yi took Lao Tan to visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, went to Taihu Lake, had dinner at a busy Hunan restaurant in the evening, and called some of his friends.
Before eating, Lao Tan stood in front of this store for a long time. Every restaurant was full and the traffic was busy, making it extremely lively.
Speaking of Sun Yucong's store, I bought it on Gu Yi's strong recommendation.
Sun Yucong lost a lot playing stocks, but after he stopped, he continued to make antiques and made money. Gu Yi suggested buying this store, because the real estate cannot lose money at any time, and even if he does not do business, renting it out will still make money.
After buying the store, Sun Yucong handed it over to Gu Yi to manage it and asked him to rent it out. The current merchants were all recruited by Gu Yi. The owner of each store was very familiar with Gu Yi. At first, he thought he was the landlord.
Woolen cloth.
The owner of the Hunan restaurant is surnamed Zhang, a local. Before he opened the restaurant, he worked in the parking lot of the Humble Administrator's Garden. At that time, he knew Gu Yi. When he was working on the parking lot, he planned to ask Gu Yi to invest in it, because Gu Yi was easy to work in Suzhou.
The people at the traffic control office and the municipal government are familiar with it, which is helpful to him.
Gu Yi didn't do it. He told Boss Zhang that it would be easy to get hurt if friends don't do business together. He told him to go ahead with confidence and just come to him if you have any problem and everything would be settled.
To be honest, Gu Yi is not that kind of person and does not take advantage. If he had invested in shares at that time, he would have made it now.
But it can also be seen that Gu Yi pays attention to benevolence and righteousness.
Of course, when Boss Zhang was working on the parking lot, Gu Yi helped a lot and settled a lot of things, so Boss Zhang recognized this big brother.
Today I am having a dinner with Boss Zhang. Naturally, I will treat you with great hospitality, good food and good wine.
Several of Gu Yi's friends arrived one after another.
One of them is Ms. Qiao who went to Inner Mongolia last time and is going to be a Qiao. Her husband is also here, his surname is Gao, and he works in the Public Security Bureau.
Sitting next to Boss Zhang is a man in his fifties, with short hair, a sinewy face, and a fierce look, which is comparable to Lao Tan. This man's surname is Yan. He makes beds and is processed. He has his own factory and has a large business.
The assets are not inferior to Sun Yucong's.
Opposite him is a woman, tall, with a model figure, about fifty years old, giving off a bold and bold look, with an air of official authority. Her surname is Wang, everyone calls her Sister Wang, and she works in the court.
Lao Tan and Gu Yi were next to each other. Next to him was Boss Xu of the Shanghai restaurant. He was in his forties and from Anhui. He had a loyal face and a comfortable and warm expression.
After getting to know each other and preparing to have a dinner, Gu Yi first made the opening remarks.
"There's no point in finding a few brothers here. You all know that I'm now working with Ah Qiao to do serious business and open a restaurant. I already know Brother Tan, the founder of Ah Qiao, and we are good buddies.
I am now our agent in Suzhou. Brother Tan also gave me a good name, director. Haha, this is the first time, just pretending. After all, you are the boss in Suzhou. As the old saying goes, you have to pay homage to the pier, and today I will pay homage to the pier.
, please take good care of me in the future.”
As soon as Gu Yi finished speaking, Boss Yan said, "Brother, we are seeing you again. It's not too late for us to welcome you to Suzhou."
Then Ms. Qiao smiled and said: "Brother Gu, we have agreed that the second store must be mine, otherwise I will ask my boss Gao to check you every day."
Everyone laughed, and after laughing, everyone except Lao Tan said some polite words and drank the first glass of wine.
To be honest, when Gu Yi and Lao Tan talked about introducing a few friends to him in the evening, Lao Tan thought they were just ordinary friends, or people Gu Yi had befriended in society. He didn't expect that they were all so big and not rich.
Even though he was in an important position, he couldn't help but look at Gu Yi with admiration.
After finishing the first glass of wine, Lao Tan asked for a second glass.
His purpose in raising this cup was to enhance Gu Yi's status and explain to everyone that Aqiao had come to Suzhou and that Gu Yi was the plenipotentiary representative and the boss here.
These young people, Tan, have practiced well at the wine table. His language is classic, concise and concise, and contagious. After a few words, the whole table was affected and everyone focused their attention on him.
"It's not as if the dragon can't beat the river, Mr. Tan has the courage. Sister, I wish you a prosperous business and open dumpling restaurants all over Suzhou city." Sister Wang said cheerfully, picking up the wine glass.
“Borrow Sister Wang’s good words.”
Lao Tan and Sister Wang clinked their wine glasses and drank.
"Sister Wang, you don't know that Brother Tan was born as a cook, so it's not easy to do it to this level." Gu Yi was showing off to Old Tan.
I heard that Lao Tan was a cook, but except for Ms. Qiao, everyone else, including Boss Zhang and Boss Xu, didn't believe it.
Believe it or not, but Lao Tan is indeed true and cannot be faked.
After Ms. Qiao testified, Mr. Yan said to Lao Tan: "Brother, let me have a drink with you. My eldest brother used to be a farmer."
This sentence made Lao Tan feel warm in his heart. Intuitively, he felt that Mr. Yan was a real person who had no airs and was trustworthy, so he drank happily.
Wine is a good lubricant for communication. After a few drinks, everyone lost the seriousness at the beginning and the atmosphere gradually became more lively.
At the whole wine table, except for Gu Yi and Ms. Qiao, Lao Tan met for the first time, so he drank wine with several of them to deepen their impression. Everyone was in high spirits and thought Lao Tan was a good person and a friend.
When the atmosphere was lively, Sister Wang, who worked in the court, said: "Gu Yi, I didn't believe you when you told me to open a restaurant a few years ago, but I believe you now." After saying that, he changed the subject and said unceremoniously: "You and Brother Tan
Cooperation is a good thing, and I can see that Mr. Tan is a good person. But Sun Yucong has a lot of eyes. Regardless of how many years you have been with him, I can't trust him."
"I won't open a restaurant with him." Gu Yi said.
"I know, but don't you use his house?" Sister Wang asked.
When Sister Wang hit the point, Gu Yi felt a little uncomfortable and hummed.
"Everyone knows what you are like, and you are very particular about people. Last time you came back and said you wanted to open a restaurant. To be honest, I didn't believe it because you were not a businessman, but you didn't say anything. You said that Sun Yucong's house was given to you for free. To be honest, I didn't believe it because you were not a businessman.
I know what kind of person he is, but he still has disputes in the court."
Sister Wang looked at Gu Yi and continued: "Today you called Lao Yan, Qiao Shan, I knew what was going on at the time, don't deny it, tell me, how much is missing, I can guarantee that I will tell Sun Yucong to shut up."
Gu Yi blushed a little and said: "No need -"
"Brother, what's wrong? If you can help me, I'll definitely help you." Boss Zhang understood and spoke first.
"It doesn't matter, just support me when the time comes." Gu Yi said awkwardly.
"Are you being polite to your brother?" Boss Zhang was a little unhappy, "Well, I'll transfer twenty to you, use them first."
There are not many friends like this nowadays. Sometimes I just put my face down and open my mouth to borrow something or not. Needless to say, I just give it to me.
People can be without money, but they cannot be without friends. Friends are money. Although this sentence is correct and it sounds like that, there is not much that can be done. This is the reality.
Gu Yi looked at Boss Zhang gratefully. He wanted to say something but didn't know how to say it. Finally, he said four words: "Thank you, brother."
Sister Wang's words were very clear, and Boss Zhang was not the only one who understood her.
"Brother Gu, we are like grasshoppers on the same rope." Ms. Qiao Qiao Shan said: "Let's not talk about you and my brother. He is not here and has gone to other places. He then called me and called me.
Come here. Don’t talk about your friendship. I have to invest in future cooperation. Thirty of them will be used first."
After Qiao Shan finished speaking, she winked at her husband. Lao Gao understood and immediately took out a bank card and handed it over.
Immediately afterwards, Boss Xu of the Shanghai restaurant also gave Gu Yi a card.
It's a bit like a scene in a novel, or a TV series, or a movie, but it really happened, right in front of Lao Tan's eyes. If I was impressed by Gu Yi just now, I'm shocked now.
I was also very touched at the same time.
"How much difference is there? Lao Yan and I will tell you, even if you go to the dock." Sister Wang saw that Boss Zhang, Qiao Shan, and Boss Xu had all taken the money. She was a little satisfied, and then said: "Sun Yucong can call me when he comes back.
He said this. Remember, brother, we are not dog people. The fact that you can find us proves that you still have friends."
Gu Yi was moved and his eyes were warm.
"Come on, have a drink, nothing's wrong." Mr. Yan with a loud voice greeted.
After enjoying the meal, Lao Tan, Mr. Yan, and Sister Wang all speculated a little too much.
After drinking, Mr. Yan shouted to go coolly. Sister Wang became interested and raised her hands in agreement.
Qiao Shan and his wife smiled and said not to go, and went home to be in love.
Boss Zhang drank too much, so he leaned on the table and hummed in agreement.
Gu Yi drinks the least amount of alcohol and is indeed the only one who is not drunk.
The four of them left the hotel, went to the karaoke bar to sober up, and then went to take a shower.
After taking a bath and feeling comfortable, Mr. Yan entered the private room and ordered a few more side dishes, and the four of them drank slowly and carefully.
After relaxing at this time, Sister Wang told Lao Tan about Gu Yi.
To be precise, it is the story of Gu Yi and Suzhou.