Chapter 104 Damai
Yu Jianxiu appeared in the restaurant on time. The attentive Lin Siwei immediately discovered that she had changed into a pair of small high-heeled leather shoes, and added a plain silk square scarf to her slightly restrained suit jacket, which was very elegant and generous.
Gu Nianshen introduced her family to her in a hurry and invited her rashly, hoping she wouldn't be offended.
Lin Siwei is the best at livening up the atmosphere. He said that he had to meet my senior sister in such a hurry, which further shows that Uncle Gu is sincere.
No one else understood what he said, but Yu Jianxiu's face turned slightly red.
After a brief exchange of greetings, the waiter served the food, and as soon as he moved his chopsticks, the atmosphere started to follow the conversation. Zhang Xiuqin and Gu Mingde also worked in the provincial capital for a period of time, and talked about the specialties and famous dishes in the provincial capital. Yu Jianxiu responded positively and talked to Gu Nianshen about work from time to time; Gu Qia was so happy that no one cared about him and was attentive. He gave Lin Siwei various dishes.
He sat on a chair in the dining room today and finally got out of his long-term partner's wheelchair. He felt that he had regained 30% of his energy.
When he thought that Lin Siwei would return to Jinling tomorrow, Gu Qia was very reluctant to leave. Then I thought that I had applied to the army to be transferred back to the military hospital in Jinling, and I felt that the reunion was not far away.
Lin Siwei was embarrassed to get close to Gu Qia shamelessly in front of all the elders, so he turned back to the work topic between Gu Nianshen and Yu Jianxiu.
Yu Jianxiu shines when talking about work. She talks about everything from national policies to local layout, from industry trends to specific difficulties.
Lin Siwei really liked women like this.
In his previous life, Mr. Lin also dated many outstanding career women, some of whom were smart and capable, or others who used softness to overcome strength, but Yu Jianxiu was different from them all.
Yu Jianxiu is a unique and smart career woman of this era.
Listening to her and Gu Nianshen's meeting, Lin Siwei was sincerely impressed. Familiarity with the industry is not considered a skill. Only those who can remain open and far-sighted in this era can truly bring benefits to society and the people.
As it happens, both of them are.
While chatting while eating, everyone inevitably talked about how they first met each other. The source of Gu Nianshen, Yu Jianxiu, and Lin Siwei becoming a kind of "community" was the review at the General Brewery.
The creation of excellence has been successful. Jinling Baijiu and Jinling Beer were both rated as national-level high-quality products and were on the front page of Jinling Daily just two days ago.
However, Yu Jianxiu said that now that the national beer production is gradually increasing, there is little hope for the high-quality barley from Jiangsu Province. The Provincial Department of Light Industry and the Department of Agriculture have held a special meeting for this purpose, requiring that the supply of brewing companies in the province be ensured first. However, if companies from other provinces come to purchase at high prices, it is difficult to say whether the situation will change.
Lin Siwei's heart moved. He thought of the confidence of the brewery from top to bottom, and couldn't help but smell a crisis.
Beer is not considered a mainstream alcoholic drink in China at the moment. If you ask ordinary people, they will probably complain that it is too bitter. Therefore, the main product of the Brewery Factory is Jinling Baijiu, not Jinling Beer.
If the price of raw materials increases, beer production is likely to be reduced.
Lin Siwei thought for a while and asked: "Apart from our barley from Su Province, can't we use barley from other places?"
Yu Jianxiu said: "Of course it is possible, but when it comes to quality, it is still the best among the several provinces here."
"What about imported barley?"
Yu Jianxiu was startled for a moment, then smiled: "Imported ones are of course better, but the cost is also high. Now only a few high-end beer manufacturers use imported barley."
In a word, Jinling Beer The quality is not high enough and we cannot afford imported barley.
This is the reality of many commodities today. It is impossible for these old national brands to easily increase their prices. Firstly, they will be scolded by the common people. Secondly, beer is not a necessity of life. If the price increases, you will not drink it. It is not that you will not be able to live without beer.
Sure enough, Gu Mingde had already started to speak passionately: "Beer is not as fragrant as white wine, not as mellow as old wine, and has no alcoholic taste at all. I even find it bitter when used as soda in summer. Wouldn't it be bitter if I use imported barley? It must be bitter too."
Lin Siwei Then he said: "I would like to try high-end beer. Foreigners like to drink it so much. There must be merit."
Yu Jianxiu and Gu Nianshen looked at her at the same time and then at each other, thinking in their hearts, this girl never said If it doesn't work, I'm afraid I have some ideas.
Gu Nianshen said: "It's easy, I'll handle it. Write me a review after trying it, especially if you want to compare it with Jinling beer."
"It's a deal!" Lin Siwei said with joy.
Gu Qia on the side tutted: "Can't you tell, Weiwei, are you still an alcoholic?"
"What kind of alcoholic? It sounds ugly." Zhang Xiuqin was dissatisfied, "Weiwei must be here for work, this is called the wine fairy."
"Pfft, what are the nine fairies? It's the Seventh Fairy." Gu Qia turned to Lin Siwei and said, "You see, this is called status. Your status is that of the Nine Heavens Fairy."
Everyone laughed.
Yu Jianxiu still maintained his dignity. While looking at the harmonious atmosphere, he secretly sighed that happiness is really a kind of ability. Lin Siwei's life experience can be described as miserable, but he is always optimistic and progressive; Gu Qia is already in a wheelchair, and there is no sign of self-pity from the faces of the Gu family, and they treat him like a normal person.
This is the family atmosphere that Yu Jianxiu envies.
By the time dinner was over, it was already dark outside the window. There was no nightlife in this era. Occasionally, there were people returning home at night, either riding bicycles or walking, and they all seemed to be returning home in a hurry.
Zhang Xiuqin said that the guest house was nearby and she was very familiar with the provincial capital. She and the old man took a walk back to the guest house after dinner.
Lin Siwei and Gu Qia had to go back to the hospital, so they just crossed the street.
Then the situation was clear. Gu Nianshen had a car to take Yu Jianxiu back to the provincial party committee compound.
Gu Qia didn't stop talking all the way, and he was rambling on about how he would take Lin Siwei to watch movies, go shopping, and play in small alleys after returning to Jinling.
He also repeatedly promised: "When I return to Jinling, I will definitely walk on two legs and not in a wheelchair. When we walk on the street, we look like a talented man and a beautiful woman."
Lin Siwei was always amused by his boasting.
Man, that's so weird. When they first met, Lin Siwei clearly thought he was greasy. Even if it were someone else, Mr. Lin, who had seen countless people, would think him naive. But he was Gu Qia. He was so happy and innocent, which made him look particularly funny and made Lin Siwei's lips smile. The kind of happiness that I can’t let go of.
After thinking about it, Lin Siwei didn't tell him that Yu Jianxiu was single, so as to save him from making a fuss.
And Lin Siwei can guarantee that as long as he doesn't tell him, there will be no clues about Gu Qia's character.
Thinking of this, Lin Siwei felt more interesting.
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Early the next morning, Lin Siwei and Hu Qiaoyue packed up their luggage and loaded it into the car.
Zhang Xiuqin had already made up her mind that she would not leave at all. She would stay here to take care of her precious grandson.
Gu Mingde immediately said, "If the old woman doesn't leave, I won't leave either. Although I can't take care of people, I can play chess with my precious grandson."
The precious grandson said on the spot that he did not know how to play chess.
Gu Mingde ignored it, and then said that if you don't know how to play chess, you can learn it. He is also an expert in teaching.
Lin Siwei listened to their bickering and felt very grateful. The car only has five seats, and there is no room for them if they go home together. The Gu family has always planned to stay, so that Hu Qiaoyue will not feel burdened.
Hu Qiaoyue naturally understood in her heart.
She didn't talk much to the two elders of the Gu family, but this time before getting in the car, she finally took the initiative to nod and whispered: "See you back in Jinling."
Lin Siwei suddenly felt that Gu Nianshen, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was relieved. One breath.
The bus set off for Jinling. Lin Siwei was very ambitious and had a goal that gradually became clear in his mind, and he wanted to go back and discuss it with Wu Shanhai. Hu Qiaoyue is full of expectations, waiting for her eldest brother, whom she has not seen for decades, to return from overseas.
They didn't know that there was an uninvited guest waiting for them at Jinling.