After years of working in the human relations field, I have already mastered the art of gift-giving. When dealing with key figures such as Wang Yanshu, Liu Xiu and Hu Haitao, we naturally have to find another way, and every step has to be carefully planned and scored.
The cold of the year is getting stronger, so I invited the three of you to Yuntai Jixian for a year-end gathering.
I arrived early on purpose, and as soon as I stepped over the threshold, I saw Liu Yun leaning against the screen. She was wearing a dark green brocade cheongsam today, with pearl hairpins dotted in her hair, making her look even more gorgeous and charming.
"My beautiful lady Yun, I haven't seen you for a long time. You look even more charming now." I smiled amusedly, my eyes sweeping over the jade pendant swaying on her ear.
Liu Yun's bell-like laughter echoed in the corridors. She tapped my chest with her fingertips and said angrily, "Guan Hongjun, you are now a well-known figure in the county, why do you still act like a scoundrel?"
I pretended to sigh with melancholy: "Even a tough man can't escape the temptation of beauty. I am never vague about important matters, but I have been caught by the temptation of beauty. How can I cure this disease?"
She came closer with a serious look in her eyes, "It's easy to cure. Let the kitchen cut off that troublesome thing of yours, and it will be a good addition to your plate of food."
I raised my eyebrows and teased: "Donkey penis is called 'money meat' when it is served on the table, so what elegant name should I give it?"
Liu Yun's eyes flickered, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of her lips: "How about calling it 'Braised Turtle Head'?"
"You are so good, Liu Yun, you don't even use a dirty word when you scold people!" I scolded with a smile, and was about to respond when I suddenly saw Wang Yanshu walking into the door with steady steps.
"What interesting things are Mr. Liu and Xiaoguan talking about that make them laugh so happily?" Wang Yanshu's eyes moved between us.
I immediately stopped laughing and put on a businesslike tone: "Boss Liu is recommending a new dish in the restaurant, called 'Pure Turtle Bastard'."
"Isn't it just braised soft-shelled turtle head? I remember eating it here before. How can it be considered a new dish?" Wang Yanshu looked puzzled.
Liu Yun laughed so hard that she couldn't straighten her waist when she heard this, and said with a double meaning: "Secretary Wang has also tasted this 'turtle bastard'?"
Wang Yanshu frowned slightly, sensing the hidden meaning in the words.
I was afraid that Wang Yanshu would think too much and feel offended, so I quickly extended my hand and said, "Secretary Wang, let's go to the private room and talk first."
Wang Yanshu glanced at me meaningfully, but didn't ask any further questions. He followed me inside.
Liu Yun stuck out her tongue, realized that she had almost gotten into trouble, and quickly trotted over to greet them.
The warm-toned crystal chandelier filled the private room with cozy warmth. When Hu Haitao took his seat at the last twilight, the eight-immortal table was already filled with Yuncai Jixian’s signature dishes. In the porcelain bowl, wild mushrooms are stewed in a thick soup, and the hot steam wrapped in the aroma of wine is lingering in the carved wooden grid.
I picked up the hot rice wine and looked at everyone present: "Today's cup of wine, I have to ask Brother Liu Xiu to open the cup." The celadon wine pot gently tapped on the mahogany table, making a crisp sound. "You are our big brother here, with high moral character and high prestige. I have to trouble you to open the cup."
Liu Xiu pushed his gold-rimmed glasses and rubbed his bony fingers on the cup: "Hongjun, you are the host, how can you usurp the throne?" His tone was gentle, bookish and modest, and the Su embroidery patterns on his cuffs were faintly visible as he moved.
Wang Yanshu picked up a piece of shiny braised pork with chopsticks and sighed exaggeratedly, "If you two keep being so polite, all the delicacies on the table will get cold." She put the meat into her mouth, her cheeks puffed up and she ate it with a smile, "I'm so hungry that I can't wait for you to talk about seniority."
Hu Haitao chuckled and said, "Oh, oh, family members are still so polite."
Liu Xiu finally raised his hand to hold the cup, smiling: "Then I am overstepping my authority." He held up the wine glass, his posture as straight as a pine tree, "Thank you all for not abandoning me. It is rare for us to get together this year. I wish everything goes well in the coming year, and we will reach new heights together!"
Four wine glasses clinked together under the warm yellow light, and the yellow wine shook out tiny golden waves. With a crisp "clang" sound, the wine splashed lightly on the table, mixed with the steaming hot air, and truly pushed this carefully prepared party to a drunken and exciting prelude.
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