Xiang Pengfei drove directly to the hospital because he couldn't go anywhere else, and the transportation company would soon no longer belong to him.

He parked his car in the parking lot and had just gotten out when he saw Zhao Hujiang waving at him.

Xiang Pengfei, naturally, couldn't be impolite either. He waved to Zhao Hujiang, then quickly walked over and said, "What's wrong, Uncle Zhao?"

"Shall we grab a bite to eat together?"

"I,,!"

Xiang Pengfei was naturally embarrassed to accept their meal. He knew that if you accept someone's food, you're obligated to do so, and it would be difficult to refuse their request. So he said, "Let's do it another day! My uncle and cousin haven't eaten yet, have they?"

"Hey, Pengfei! You can't refuse me! I saw that girl from the tax bureau carrying a lot of food, it seems like she delivered it to them all. Now that you're back, I'll really feel bad if I don't treat you to a meal!"

When Xiang Pengfei saw the sincerity on Zhao Hujiang's face, tears were about to well up in his eyes. He couldn't bear to refuse an old man's request any longer, so he nodded and said, "Let's go eat!"

So the two of them went into a small restaurant nearby. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but it was very clean and spacious. The owner handed them a menu and let them order.

Zhao Hujiang handed the menu to Xiang Pengfei and said, "Brother, order whatever you like, this meal is on me!"

Xiang Pengfei didn't take the menu, but said, "Let's have a bowl of Henan-style braised noodles! It's a must-order when we're out on the road, it'll satisfy our hunger!"

When Zhao Hujiang saw Xiang Pengfei order a bowl of braised noodles, his expression immediately froze. He said, "Brother, what are you doing? Are you looking down on me? I'm the deputy director of the cotton mill, aren't I?"

When Xiang Pengfei saw Zhao Hujiang's expression change, he knew that the other party was angry, so he quickly explained, "Uncle Zhao, I didn't mean anything by it. You see, I drove here and I'll be driving out again in a while. I can't drive after drinking!"

Zhao Hujiang knew, of course, that he shouldn't drink and drive, but he said, "If you need anything, I'll have my son Zhao Hai take you. You can go anywhere, anywhere. If he dares to ask you for a single penny, I'll break his legs!"

Xiang Pengfei said with a smile, "That won't do. Everyone has to do some work. Everyone has to be busy in this world. You can't let your own drinking affect others. No, no!"

"How can this situation be the same? You saved my daughter and took me back to the hospital. This matter can't just end like this. I will definitely repay you, even if it costs me my life. Otherwise, people will point fingers and curse me behind my back. I can't do something ungrateful!"

"Uncle, this is nothing, a trivial matter!"

"No, absolutely not here, boss. Bring me all your best dishes, the most expensive ones. Forget the alcohol, let's just chat about everyday things!"

The boss nodded and went off to get busy.

Xiang Pengfei said somewhat awkwardly, "Uncle, there's no need to go to such lengths, really, there's no need!"

Zhao Hujiang raised his hand and said, "Let's not talk about the food anymore, let's talk about your business, brother. I heard you have a transportation line, how's it going? Business is good? Do you want me to help you out and give you the work we outsourced to our factory warehouse? How about it?"

"this,,!"

Seeing Pengfei's predicament, Zhao Hujiang said, "What's wrong? You won't do the work that pays for you?"

Xiang Pengfei smiled somewhat awkwardly and said, "Uncle, to tell you the truth, this transportation company might be out of my hands tomorrow!"

"Oh! What happened? Such a big company can't just disappear like that!"

"Let me tell you the truth, Uncle. I'm just a puppet in this transportation company. The real power is held by Vice Mayor Yan!"

"What? It's Yan Zhijun again? Damn it, I get so angry just thinking about Yan Zhijun. Damn it, you can bully me, but you can't bully my benefactor. Tell me what's going on?"

"I'm not classmates with your Zhao Ping. One morning she brought me some food, and Zhou Yuxiang saw it. She got jealous and insisted on divorcing me. We're getting the divorce certificate tomorrow!"

"Oh dear, it's all because of my Zhao Ping! Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Pengfei, I've dragged you into this!"

"It's alright, Uncle Zhao. I never thought Zhou Yuxiang was such a petty person. My dad was hospitalized for surgery and she didn't even help. What am I supposed to do with her? Spending my whole life with her would be so humiliating!"

"Alright, bro, stop talking. If you don't mind, I'll make the decision. My Zhao Ping is your wife starting today. She'll be your slave, and I won't say a word. I've made the decision!"

Xiang Pengfei waved his hand and said, "No, no, this is a lifelong matter. How can you be so autocratic! It's too domineering. You have to get both Zhao Ping's and my consent before you can bring us together!"

Zhao Hujiang asked Xiang Pengfei, "What? You don't like my eldest daughter, Zhao Ping? Is she ugly?"

"It's not ugly, it's not ugly, we're still classmates, but this arrangement is a bit rushed and caught me off guard!"

"Well then, Brother Pengfei, when I get back I'll give Zhao Ping a heads-up and let her think about it. You should also go back and consider it, what do you think?"

Xiang Pengfei blushed and said, "Let's talk about it tomorrow when I get the divorce certificate! Hey, Uncle, I'm telling you in advance! Without the transportation company, I'll be a homeless man with nowhere to live."

"Pengfei, don't be afraid. I'm the deputy director of the cotton mill. I can find you a suitable job just by glancing around in any workshop. Don't worry, you can pick any job you want at the cotton mill!"

"Uncle, all I know how to drive is, I don't know anything else, and I can't do anything else!"

"How about this, Pengfei? The cotton mill is going to be developed, right? I'll make the decision and give you the contracting rights, what do you think?"

Xiang Pengfei was somewhat flattered and quickly waved his hand, blushing, and said, "Isn't this project under Vice Mayor Yan's control? How could it be your turn to arrange its management?"

Zhao Hujiang smiled and said, "It's alright, brother. I have something on Yan Zhijun! I'll definitely get this project for you, as long as you want to do it!"

"Even if I wanted to do it, I don't have any money!"

"Then think of a way, there's always a way out!"

At this moment, the restaurant owner brought out two dishes, a plate of hairy crabs and a plate of crayfish, and said, "Please enjoy your meal first, the rest of the dishes will be ready soon!"

Zhao Hujiang reached into the crab plate, picked out the largest one, and handed it to Xiang Pengfei, saying, "Brother, eat up, let's talk while we eat!"

"Uncle, you're too kind!"

"Oh, no need to be so polite. A drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude in return. It's still early! Eat, eat!"

Xiang Pengfei looked at the golden-brown crab and, without any hesitation, took the crab, broke open the shell with his hand, and began to eat the crab roe and meat inside!

Looking at Xiang Pengfei's eating habits, Zhao Hujiang said, "Eat slowly, we have plenty of time!"

While eating, Xiang Pengfei said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Uncle. I really don't deserve it!"

"Eat! Eat! It's only right!"

Xiang Pengfei was almost finished eating when he noticed that Zhao Hujiang hadn't touched his food yet, so he asked curiously, "Uncle, why aren't you eating?"

"I?"

Zhao Hujiang laughed and said, "I'm the deputy factory director. I'm entertained at banquets every day. I'm tired of these crabs and lobsters. I won't touch them anymore!"

Xiang Pengfei said somewhat awkwardly, "If you don't eat it, I can't finish it either! Wouldn't that be a waste?"

"What's the point of wasting food? If you can't finish it, pack it up and give it to your aunt. I heard you grew up in your aunt's family. They've had a tough life, so they deserve to eat something good!"

"If that's what you're saying, then I'll pay for the meal. It doesn't make sense to eat someone else's food and then have to take the leftovers home!"

"It's alright. I promised to pay, so I'll pay. You can eat to your heart's content. If I can't afford a meal, then I'm just a useless deputy factory director!"

Just then, a man appeared at the restaurant entrance. It was Zhao Hai. He said to Zhao Hujiang, "Dad, my second sister is at the hospital and keeps asking to see you. I've looked around several restaurants and finally found you!"