Zhou Jianzhong spoke very sincerely, so Xiao Rui agreed. However, Wei Ke, who was standing to the side, felt a little embarrassed. Xiao Rui was going to stay in Meilin Village to teach, but she was about to return to the city. It was a bit awkward to go out for food and drinks.
"Xiao Rui, you and Director Zhou go ahead. I'll just eat whatever's available; I'm not hungry," Wei Ke said.
Zhou Jianzhong smiled, guessing a bit of what Wei Ke was thinking, and invited again, "Teacher Wei, the food prepared by the chefs in our village can't compare to that of a big restaurant, but it's definitely clean and delicious. Please don't mind, Teacher Wei..."
This tactic of provocation worked quite well on a young girl. Wei Ke immediately blushed and quickly explained, "That's not what I meant, I..."
"That's not what I meant. Let's go then, together. Mayor Li is still waiting."
After Zhou Jianzhong finished speaking, he turned and left, and Wei Ke and Xiao Rui had no choice but to follow.
Zhou Jianzhong led them directly to the main table, since these were guests invited by Li Xiuyuan. After everyone sat down, it was already dark. There were already bowls of prepared food on the table. They weren't particularly exquisite, but the aroma they emitted was very tempting.
Wine was poured into the glasses, and Zhou Jianzhong looked at Li Xiuyuan: "Mayor Li, would you like to say a few words?"
Li Xiuyuan nodded and stood up. With more than ten tables, it was difficult to shout without a sound system. Li Xiuyuan could only shout at the top of his lungs: "Ladies and gentlemen, today we're having a special meal for you. You've all worked hard lately. I have nothing else to say but to say that you should eat and drink well and start eating."
As Li Xiuyuan finished speaking, a thunderous cheer erupted from the scene. Li Xiuyuan sat down and invited everyone to start eating. The atmosphere was lively. Zhou Jianzhong's face flushed after drinking a couple of glasses of wine. He looked at Li Xiuyuan and said, "Mayor Li, Meilin Village hasn't been this lively in a long time. When the coal mine was open, everyone could make some money, but the village was lifeless. Unlike now, everyone is full of energy."
Wang Yonghua, drinking his wine, flattered, "Mayor Li, this is the change you've brought to Meilin Village..."
Zhou Jianzhong glanced at Wang Yonghua. He really knew how to flatter his superiors. No wonder he made so much money.
Li Xiuyuan laughed heartily, noticing that the two volunteer teachers at the table were a little reserved, and greeted them with a smile, "Teacher Xiao, Teacher Wei, please eat, don't be shy. Thank you for coming to Meilin Village to teach and for your sacrifice and dedication to education."
Xiao Rui listened to Li Xiuyuan's words with some excitement. Although he was about the same age as Li Xiuyuan, Li Xiuyuan's words represented the official recognition of him.
"Thank you, Mayor Li."
"Thank you, Mayor Li," both Xiao Rui and Wei Ke said, but Wei Ke looked a little embarrassed. She was about to desert and really didn't deserve the praise.
A few villagers came over to offer toasts, and Li Xiuyuan was always surrounded by people. After the round of toasts was over, Xiao Rui and Wei Ke stood up from the table and came to Li Xiuyuan to offer toasts.
"Mayor Li, I..." Wei Ke hadn't drunk much, but his face was flushed red, clearly indicating that he couldn't hold his liquor.
"Teacher Wei, if you can't drink, just have a little something and some soft drinks," Li Xiuyuan said with a smile. At this dinner table, everyone can drink whatever they want. He invited the two teachers to eat, not to drink with him. The drinks were chosen by the two of them.
He thought Wei Ke was someone he couldn't drink, so he was too embarrassed to choose a beverage.
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