Like Director Qian of the street, Tian Laishun, the director of the cured meat factory, also found it hard to believe at first that the young man in front of him was actually a regular cadre.

But the photo in the notebook successfully triggered his association.

For people in the 1970s, even the US intelligence agencies, when faced with the composite photos made by the fat man using AI, would only believe that what they saw in the photos was the "fact."

Zhang Hongcheng, who came to the cured meat factory to wipe the slate clean and apologize for his predecessor Shi Fengshou, was politely welcomed into the reception room by Tian Laishun.

Before implementing his plan, Zhang Hongcheng asked several employees of Director Qian's office to privately inquire about Tian Laishun's character, using the excuse of having to ask the cured meat factory for an "apology".

Through a few small things told by others, Zhang Hongcheng deduced that Tian Laishun was actually a suspicious, face-conscious and ostentatious person.

The discovery that Mr. Mi was embezzling from his employer was due to Tian Laishun's suspicion.

In order to prevent the scandal of the cured meat factory from being spread, and because of his ambitious nature, Tian Laishun secretly arranged for someone to investigate the man surnamed Mi.

The result was a complete failure.

It’s good to be suspicious!

What Zhang Hongcheng was afraid of was that the other party wouldn't think too much about it.

His tactics are useless to those who are stubborn and stubborn.

Zhang Hongcheng never mentioned the photo in his notebook at all, nor did he mention the previous house change.

After apologizing sincerely, he wanted to leave quickly.

In the end, Tian Laishun couldn't help it and forced him to stay for dinner.

"Section Chief Zhang came all the way here to discuss this, but if he won't even treat us to a simple meal, is he still mad at our cured meat factory?"

So, Zhang Hongcheng could only reluctantly follow Tian Laishun straight to the small canteen in the factory.

——He actually came just in time for dinner.

It was similar to what Tian Laishun had in mind. For Chinese people, the dinner table was the best place to test and tell the "truth".

As expected, after three rounds of wine and five dishes, Tian Laishun slowly led the topic to Zhang Hongcheng's family background, and even vaguely mentioned the person in the photo.

Zhang Hongcheng's expression suddenly changed.

He firmly denied that he knew someone, and his tone revealed a hint of guilt.

He acted that way because he was afraid that the "real" reason why he was promoted to a full-time section chief at such a young age would be discovered.

The suspicious Tian Laishun became even more certain of his previous thoughts.

Still need to give it a try though….

"Our previous house change was all a misunderstanding caused by someone's private illegal activities. We should refrain from… I'm afraid Section Chief Zhang's mission won't be easy."

Tian Laishun wanted to test the other party's attitude towards the China Democratic National Construction Association and find out what Zhang Hongcheng really thought.

Zhang Hongcheng waved his hand pretending to be indifferent.

"Don't mention that. I've already asked the Corps to find a way to get the case back and investigate it themselves."

"The local police stopped intervening and pursuing us, and Minister Li also contacted the railway freight station, and they've relented."

"With this small two-story courtyard in hand, I can quickly complete the errand I need to do. I'm afraid we won't see each other again in the future. Come, have a drink..."

Tian Laishun's heart sank slightly.

This young man actually gave up on pursuing the second floor of the China Democratic National Construction Association that was owned by his unit...

And judging from the hidden meaning in his words, it seems that he will not stay in Huacheng for long.

That’s right!

This guy must have relied on his connections to clear the railway freight station in advance, so he could come to Huacheng and pick peaches easily.

Just set up a guesthouse in that small courtyard and gild it.

After getting his diploma, he can go back to Northeast China, so the young man doesn’t care about the convenience of the guesthouse’s location.

After a fairly sumptuous dinner, Zhang Hongcheng rode his bike away from the cured meat factory very easily, as if he had no intention of staying any longer.

Tian Laishun has been hiding something in his heart since then.

The shadow of that photo floats back and forth in my mind and dreams.

He was a little unwilling.

The distance between me and that person is too big. We only had a few polite conversations when he came to inspect last time, but he really wants to make progress...

Fortunately, on the third day, Zhang Hongcheng, who seemed to have sorted out his affairs, came to the factory again.

Before leaving Huacheng, he wanted to treat Director Tian to a meal.

It just so happened that Deputy Director You Bangkun and the factory's labor union chairman Lao Jin were with Director Tian. Zhang Hongcheng, who had the demeanor of a young man from a wealthy family, waved his hand casually.

I invited them all!

The place where he hosted the dinner was a state-owned restaurant.

In Zhang Hongcheng's routine, the thing he put the most effort into was finding this suitable restaurant.

This is the place introduced by Lao Yang from Shanghai Oriental Foreign Affairs.

Because there are many foreign businessmen dining here, you can't get in without strong connections.

When Tian Laishun discovered that Zhang Hongcheng was inviting them to dinner in this place, the last bit of doubt in his heart disappeared.

At the banquet, what caught Tian Laishun and his companions' eyes was not the restaurant's decoration and the exquisite dishes, but the girlfriend of Section Chief Xiao Zhang who was waiting there.

This girl surnamed Chu is not only frighteningly beautiful, but also has an aura that is different from that of ordinary people in her every move.

Tian Laishun and his companions had seen a fair bit of the world. They could tell that the girl from the Chu family came from a very wealthy family, and her conversation hinted at her familiarity with the customs of North America.

If it weren't for Section Chief Xiao Zhang who often spoke up for this girl, she would have almost talked about her frequent trips to North America.

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