The preparations for the five-star hotel are finally almost complete.

Before the opening, the hotel restaurant Yuxiangyuan was open for trial operation. Lu Baiwei invited Su Xiuyun, Ye Xiangling, and their friends from Hong Kong to taste the dishes.

As the head chef, Su Changyao used all his skills to prepare a table of palace dishes that are famous in Beijing.

The banquet started with six dishes served, namely barbecued pork, braised duck liver, garlic scallops, spiced fish, soft fried chicken and grilled sausages. These six dishes were paired with good Shaoxing wine.

After enjoying some light drinks and snacks, several main dishes were served.

They are braised shark's fin, bird's nest in clear soup, braised black sea cucumber, steamed chicken with straw mushrooms, vegetarian stew with white fungus, steamed mandarin fish, and braised duck with rice wine.

"The appetizers above are delicious, and these main dishes are even more delicious."

"This braised shark's fin is very soft and tender, the soup is golden in color, and it is rare that it is not greasy. One bite will make you linger on the taste."

As the head chef, Su Changyao was extremely pleased with the praise from Su Xiuyun’s gluttonous friends.

He introduced the next dish: "Try this abalone with oyster sauce, which is also one of Yuxiangwei's signature dishes."

"This abalone is so delicious. It's different from the abalone with oyster sauce I've eaten before. When I ate abalone before, I always felt like something was missing."

"This dish of yours satisfies all the feelings of my taste buds."

After tasting every dish prepared by Su Changyao himself, Su Xiujun's friends were full of praise.

Several people said that in the future their company would host banquets for VIPs at Yuxiang Garden.

This is also the reason why Lu Baiwei and Su Changyao arranged to invite them to taste the food.

It seems that Su Xiuyun's friends are very satisfied. With them taking care of the business of Yuxiang Garden, the place will surely be full of guests in the future.

This pre-opening food tasting is a good start.

When we were almost done eating, the kitchen prepared some special desserts including almond tea and walnut curd.

Everyone enjoyed the tasting banquet to their heart's content. Su Xiuyun and his wife loved the dishes cooked by Master Su the most. Lu Baiwei, who was sitting next to Ye Xiangling, felt that she was not very happy at the banquet and seemed to be worried.

Seeing that Ye Xiangling ate little, Lu Baiwei considerately gave her a box of pastries and served her almond tea.

"Mom, I see you didn't eat much today. Have some dessert to fill your stomach."

Lu Baiwei asked her, "Is it because of the investigation into my dad's suspension?"

"Yes, our Su Group touched some people's cakes and did not get the bid for the project from the organizer this time. They are angry and embarrassed."

Ye Xiangling told Lu Baiwei: "Weiwei, Su Group doesn't have to get this project. Pengcheng will have many opportunities in the future. The construction of real estate commercial housing communities is just the beginning."

"Why are some people so short-sighted that they take their anger out on innocent people just because of a momentary gain or loss?"

Lu Baiwei continued: "Maybe someone knows that I am not only your daughter-in-law, mom, but also my dad's daughter."

"It's obvious that the Su and Lu families are relatives. No matter how fair and just this bidding is, they will still think there is something fishy going on."

"My union with A-Ting has inevitably led to the involvement of you, Uncle Su, and my father. This is a fact."

Lu Baiwei comforted her: "If that's the case, why think too much!"

"Mom, things will work out when the time comes."

"It's hard for you to comfort me. I was afraid that you and A-Ting would be upset."

Ye Xiangling continued: "But I'm afraid this boat can't go straight."

"Your Uncle Su means that you don't have to get this project. Pengcheng still has many opportunities."

"If the Su Group gets the bid, it will eventually affect your father. He plans to give up the winning project."

Lu Baiwei was somewhat moved when she heard about Su Xiujun's decision from Ye Xiangling.

In fact, Su Group did not engage in any illegal behavior when it won the bid this time, so there was no need for him to do this.

Such a big project was given up just like that. Su Xiujun said he gave up because he didn't want to embarrass Ye Xiangling, but Lu Baiwei saw his responsibility and sincerity.

Lu Baiwei was not afraid to reveal the whole story about this matter.

"Mom, my dad will be fine. Just let Uncle Su carry out the Su Group's project as scheduled."

"In addition, Uncle Su's decision to get the project and invest in building the park is a very good one. He is doing things that benefit the people of Pengcheng. I believe that the higher-ups can also see Uncle Su's sincerity in investing in Pengcheng."

Lu Baiwei told Ye Xiangling: "You might as well let Uncle Su wait for this matter. I think there will be an unexpected turn of events."

After the trial banquet, Ye Xiangling relayed Lu Baiwei's words to Su Xiuyun.

Su Xiujun thought that the reversal that Lu Baiwei mentioned was that Lu Yuanze would not be affected by this incident in the end.

He didn't expect the reversal to come so quickly. When he returned to the head office in Shekou, he received a call from Beijing.

The person on the other end of the phone claimed to be Adjutant Lin who was close to the big boss. Su Xiuyun thought the other party was a liar, but unexpectedly, Adjutant Lin quickly handed the phone to the big boss.

"Hello, Mr. Su!"

Before the establishment of the Pengcheng Special Economic Zone, this leader came to Hong Kong for inspection and Su Xiujun had the honor of meeting him once.

His voice was very distinctive and Su Xiujun still remembered it clearly. Now when he heard his voice, Su Xiujun was sure that it was indeed the leader on the other end of the phone.

Even as one of the richest people in Hong Kong, Su Xiujun was somewhat excited to be able to talk to such a big leader.

The leader affirmed his investment in Pengcheng, and also praised the Su Group's decision to invest in and build a park in Pengcheng on the phone, and thanked him for his contribution to Pengcheng as a Hong Kong businessman.

He also said on the phone that when the construction of the port started, he would come to Pengcheng for inspection and invite Su Xiujun to have a friendly meeting with him as an investment representative.

At the same time, the government will also solve some difficulties faced by overseas Chinese businessmen from Hong Kong in investing in Shenzhen.

After hanging up the phone, Su Xiuyun felt like the stone pressing on his heart was removed.

Originally, Lu Yuanze's investigation made him question the investment environment in Pengcheng, but the call from his old leader undoubtedly gave him a reassurance.

He knew that Lu Yuanze would be fine this time.

When Su Xiuyun answered the phone, Su Junqian was beside him.

Su Xiujun hung up the phone and told Shen Junqian that his old leader was coming to Pengcheng for inspection.

Seeing that Shen Junqian was not too surprised that his old leader was coming to Pengcheng, Su Xiuyun vaguely guessed something.

Perhaps from the very beginning, the old leaders were very optimistic about Su Group's investment in Pengcheng.

It is very likely that the reason why A Ting joined the Ministry of Commerce and came to Pengcheng to assist Lu Yuanze was related to his old leader. In other words, the great man actually recognized the Su Group and believed that Lu Yuanze and A Ting could be fair and just.

This game of chess was so far-sighted that Su Xiuyun was full of admiration.

Let’s cooperate for mutual benefit in the future!

The old leader attached so much importance to the Su Group that Su Xiujun decided to continue increasing investment in Pengcheng after the old leader came to Pengcheng for inspection.

"Xiao Shen, please inform everyone that the Yijing Road project will proceed as usual..."