Jiang Heping did not continue the previous topic, but instead began to scold Jiang Wanwan.
"Wanwan, this isn't home, you should go back now!"
Jiang Wanwan, however, was oblivious to the situation. She stammered, "Why should I! Daddy, I miss you so much!"
"Wanwan! You came here of your own accord, so it's no use if you regret it now!"
It was clear that Jiang Heping was very angry, and Gu Shi could certainly sense it.
This Jiang Wanwan, I don't know how she threatened Jiang Heping back then, no wonder he never gives his daughter a kind look.
This also conveniently ended the opportunity that had been offered to them.
Gu Shi wasn't stupid; Jiang Heping's attitude changed immediately.
Although Jiang Wanwan angrily ran away, the remaining group of people were no longer as harmonious as before.
Everyone present was bewildered, wondering what was going on. Mayor Jiang had been all smiles just moments before, but now he seemed so serious upon seeing his daughter.
Only Gu Guohua remained smiling. As he watched Jiang Wanwan's departing figure, he spoke to Jiang Heping as before.
"Your little girl is so lively!"
"What do you mean 'lively'? You're just rebellious, a disobedient son!"
Jiang Heping was very angry, but Gu Guohua patted him on the shoulder with a smile.
"Mayor Jiang, please don't get so angry! I know that Xiao Gu's wife owns a restaurant, and the food there is delicious. I'll invite everyone to try it at noon!"
As Gu Guohua was speaking, he suddenly addressed the crowd around him.
When he suddenly brought this up, everyone looked at the cafeteria across the street and didn't dare to say anything more, only echoing his thanks to Secretary Gu.
"Hahaha! Everyone, don't be shy. It's just a small restaurant, and this old man can still afford it!"
Only Jiang Heping had a sour face.
When they arrived at the Jade Restaurant, Gu Shi had already informed them in advance, so there were no customers inside.
The group made such a big commotion that many people curiously gathered around the jade restaurant.
He was then blocked by several soldiers; this is usually the scene when leaders go out.
Those who knew the situation quickly evacuated the crowd.
After everyone was seated in the restaurant lobby, it became much quieter outside.
"Xiao Gu! Tell your wife to bring out all the restaurant's signature dishes so everyone can eat and drink their fill!"
"Yes, Secretary Gu, I have already notified them in advance, they should be ready by now."
After Gu Shi finished speaking, Zhou Jiahui slowly walked over, a little scared.
"Boss, the dishes are ready. Shall we start serving now?"
Gu Shi nodded and then asked her, "Where's Qingyu? Is she in the kitchen?"
Zhou Jiahui nodded stiffly and said, "The proprietress said she'll cook a dish herself and bring it over right away!"
Just then, Lin Qingyu came out carrying a large plate.
Zhou Jiahui quickly stepped forward, but Lin Qingyu didn't let her do it. She just quietly told her to serve the dishes.
Lin Qingyu walked up to Gu Shi with the plate in her hand. She was poised, confident, and cheerful.
"Secretary Gu, Mayor Jiang! I am Gu Shi's wife. This braised pork is a gift from our restaurant. Please try my cooking!"
Braised pork belly is a famous dish of Yamahara City, and it goes without saying who this dish is prepared for.
Jiang Heping still looked impatient, as if he didn't like doing this.
Gu Guohua urged Jiang Heping to start eating, and after taking his first bite, he realized that this dish was extraordinary.
It allowed him to taste the flavors of his hometown, yet it was also slightly different from the dishes there.
"Mrs. Gu's cooking is excellent! To be able to run such a restaurant, she's definitely a strong woman!"
After eating the food, Jiang Heping's opinion of her changed.
Gu Guohua seized the opportunity to say, "She has a head chef here, who used to be the head chef of a state-run restaurant!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Heping's eyes lit up, and he began to look forward to the dishes that would be served later.
In fact, Jiang Wanwan wasn't lying when she said she loved to eat, because Jiang Heping loved to eat too.
He started eating the food that was served later and couldn't stop.
I was originally someone who couldn't eat spicy food, but now I want to try a bite of spicy chicken.
Finally, Jiang Heping was so overwhelmed by the spiciness that he stopped showing off his food.
"This restaurant is truly extraordinary. In the past, it wouldn't have been easy to get a meal cooked by the head chef!"
After eating and drinking his fill, Jiang Heping's smile returned.
Gu Guohua nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, Xiao Gu, we won't take a lunch break. We'll take up a little more of your time. Use this time to go check on your steel plant!"
Gu Shi knew what he meant, but it was precisely because he knew that he found it strange.
Why would Gu Guohua be so kind to me for no reason?
Something unusual must be going on; in fact, he already had a bold guess.
Gu Shi could only nod in agreement and then instruct someone to notify the steel mill.
The group soon arrived at the steel plant and immediately began their inspection tour.
Until the very end, Jiang Heping did not budge on the matter of bidding.
Even if Gu Guohua said a few good things about it, the fact that Gu Guohua took the initiative to recommend it meant it was worth considering.
Therefore, it is understandable that Jiang Heping has some concerns.
Fortunately, Gu Shi wasn't too agitated; he never expected something like this to happen today.
Back home, Lin Qingyu sat with Gu Jue in the living room, as if she had been waiting for him.
"They're back! What's the deal with all those important figures today?"
Lin Qingyu had heard Gu Shi mention it earlier, but she didn't know why.
"I don't know either. That Secretary Gu, he was the one who made all the decisions today. I don't even know him."
Gu Shi sat wearily beside Lin Qingyu, not daring to tell her his suspicions.
Lin Qingyu didn't think much of it, but felt it was strange: "That's a bit complicated! By the way, what about that Dr. Jiang? Isn't Mayor Jiang her father?"
"Let's talk about this later! Mayor Jiang is very upset with me right now because Dr. Jiang came here without permission."
"Why should he have a problem with that! It's not like you forced his daughter to come here. I haven't complained that Jiang Wanwan is staying at the brick factory and refusing to leave!"
Speaking of this, Lin Qingyu gets angry. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she is Jiang Wanwan's savior.
I never expected Mayor Jiang to act so impulsively. He couldn't even handle his own family affairs, and instead blamed others.
"Alright, don't be angry. I reckon Dr. Jiang will have to leave. Mayor Jiang gets really angry whenever he sees her, so he'll probably have to take her away no matter what!"
Between their conversations, Gu Jue's head bobbed up and down, and he eventually fell asleep in Lin Qingyu's arms.
Even Lin Qingyu's angry outbursts hadn't woken her up, but now that it had suddenly quieted down, Lin Qingyu dared not speak again.
She could only stop the conversation and put Gu Jue on her own bed.
However, she was still angry and wanted to say a few more words to Gu Shi.
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