Then she listened intently, mainly wanting to see what kind of behavior the "Food God" would exhibit when dining with the boss. She then heard Zhao Aiguo's warm and inviting voice rang out, "Director Gao, Director Wu, would you mind ordering two large shrimp salads, two servings of cold ham, two servings of cold beef, and eight ounces of bread?"

The slightly overweight man with a receding hairline spoke in a bureaucratic tone, but still smiled and corrected her, "Comrade Xiao Zhao, you should still call me Deputy Director Gao. I'm not the director yet."

Zhao Aiguo laughed and said, "Director Gao, what are you saying? Whether or not the deputy title is removed is something we can look forward to on New Year's Day, it's just a matter of time, isn't it? We're not outsiders, why are you keeping it a secret from us? Director Wu, aren't you right?"

Director Wu smiled broadly. "That's right, Lao Gao. Why are you being so cautious with us? Oh, and Xiao Zhao, order three portions. We're not going to make exceptions. Order a pound of bread, don't be stingy! Also, order a crab salad and some creamy shrimp. Go on!"

Zhao Aiguo happily agreed, then called the waiter to order! Li Qiuxiang drooled with envy; this meal must cost over forty yuan! What a feast!

Since Zhao Aiguo returned to his former workplace after completing his advanced studies, a unit he had previously looked down upon, he was promoted to section chief in no time. His professional skills are unclear, but his methods of entertaining clients were certainly impressive; in the past, he would have been a top-tier courtesan. Look at that smile, as charming as a beautiful woman—it's absolutely genuine, without a trace of pretense. He pursed his lips, wondering if he'd noticed that the food at this job was better than in the Party School cafeteria!

Listening to the conversation, it didn't seem like they were talking about anything substantial, just polite flattery, but the words coming from Zhao Aiguo's mouth revealed a hint of sincerity.

After the meal, Zhao Aiguo drove off in his Hongqi car with the two leaders. Li Qiuxiang, who had only spent two yuan, was still hungry. She didn't know why, as if bewitched, she couldn't resist Zhao Aiguo like a dog seeing a bone. It was her own bad habit of being attracted to handsome young men! She couldn't resist anyone who looked good!