Therefore, Xu Xiangyang could understand that this time, his antics were definitely for Xu Xiangmin's sake.
However, he's not one to be trifled with. Trying to outmaneuver him? You'd better see if you're tough enough.
When he got home, he saw that there was no one in the yard, so he went inside to check.
Everyone inside had prepared the meal and was waiting for him to come home for dinner.
Xu Xiangyang glanced around but didn't see Zhang Xiufen, so he asked, "Didn't you say my grandma was coming today? Has she come?"
There's no one in the house, so they must not be here.
Wang Zhongshan shook his head. "He's not here. Let's eat."
Xu Xiangyang nodded and looked at the cornbread and stewed cabbage and potatoes on the table.
He asked in confusion, "Isn't there meat at home? Why aren't you cooking it? Why are you eating this stuff?"
Wang Xiumin was a little embarrassed. She glanced at Xu Guangtian and said, "I was worried your grandma would be coming, so I hid all the meat. Wait here, I'll go fry you some eggs."
Xu Xiangyang: ...
"I'm not eating at home tonight. I've made plans to go out with colleagues. You guys eat. You've already eaten all the meat at home; it's too hot to keep it fresh." He had arranged to go out for dinner with Zhang Xiao this afternoon.
It's already past five o'clock, and we agreed to have dinner at six o'clock.
Upon hearing that Xu Xiangyang had something to do, his family did not try to keep him.
Grandma Wang said to him as he was leaving, "Be careful when you go out. Come home early when it's dark."
"Got it!" Xu Xiangyang replied, then turned and left.
Their home is very close to the supply and marketing cooperative, and they eat right across from it, so they're not in a hurry.
When Xu Xiangyang arrived, it was ten minutes to six o'clock. He looked around and, sure enough, didn't see Zhang Xiao coming.
He carried his things and found a seat first, waiting for the others to arrive before ordering.
He took this out when he came out; nobody knew about it.
The cloth bag concealed the contents, so it was impossible to see what was inside.
Not long after, Zhang Xiao arrived.
He changed his clothes and looked much more energetic than when he went to work.
Xu Xiangyang asked him to sit down, then smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, is there anything you can't eat? What do you like to eat?"
Zhang Xiao was taken aback by these words. Usually, when you invite someone to dinner, there aren't so many restrictions. As long as there's food, that's good enough.
"I don't have any dietary restrictions, I can eat whatever I want," he said with a smile.
Xu Xiangyang nodded, then went to the window to order.
Today we have lamb chops, fish, and pork available.
He ordered a braised lamb chop, a steamed fish, and a vegetarian dish.
Two dishes would be enough for two people, but he wasn't short of money, especially since he was asking for a favor and couldn't be stingy.
Finally, Xu Xiangyang ordered another pound of draft beer. Unlike other places, this place doesn't have bottled beer; most of it is draft beer.
Zhang Xiao also enjoyed alcohol. Upon seeing this, he smacked his lips and said, "Brother, I haven't had any alcohol in a long time. This time, thanks to you, I can finally try it out."
He smiled and thought Xu Xiangyang was really generous, and that there shouldn't be any problem getting things done for him.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and didn't say anything, as long as he seemed satisfied.
When all the food was served, Zhang Xiao was stunned.
Generally speaking, few people invite others to dinner at restaurants, as it costs money and tickets, and is much more expensive.
A meal costing a few dollars is enough to cover a family's living expenses for several days; nobody has that much money.
But Xu Xiangyang's treat this time was different; there were not only meat dishes, but two of them.
With both wine and meat, this is too elaborate.
"Brother, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" He was a little embarrassed, but felt that if Xu Xiangyang wanted a job as a worker at the grain depot, he would help if he could.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, don't be so polite. We've known each other for so long, but we haven't had a proper get-together yet."
The two were barely acquaintances; he was only contacting them this time because of work.
When you ask someone for a favor, that's how it should be; a little food and drink is nothing.
Zhang Xiao told him to be open and honest, so he stopped being reserved.
After a few rounds of drinks, the two chatted about work for a while, since they didn't seem to have much to say about anything else besides work.
"By the way, Brother Zhang, you said your company was hiring soon." Xu Xiangyang suddenly brought this up and continued, "My father has been in the city for a long time but hasn't had anything to do. I was thinking, could we arrange a job for him in the logistics department?"
"Logistics?" Zhang Xiao looked somewhat embarrassed, after all, this was a position that many people were eyeing.
Even if you're assigned to a support staff position, it's much easier than working for other workers, and the benefits are better.
Seeing his expression, Xu Xiangyang pursed his lips and said, "I know your younger brother is getting married soon, and the family hasn't finished preparing the major items yet."
As he spoke, he placed his briefcase on the table.
Zhang Xiao noticed the bag when she came in, but didn't ask about it.
Hearing him mention his younger brother's marriage, I couldn't help but sigh, "You know, with the recent allocation and planning, nobody has any tickets. Even if you have money, you can't buy one."
The supply has been very tight recently, and the control over tickets for some large items is very strict. Many people haven't seen tickets for large items.
Even if they had them, they wouldn't be willing to sell them, since everyone has a wedding to attend to.
Even if not, what about in the future?
Who knows when they'll be able to issue coupons for large items again? Nobody wants to wait that long.
Xu Xiangyang smiled and said, "Here are watches, for ladies, and this semiconductor device."
He opened his briefcase, revealing all the contents.
Zhang Xiao was stunned when he saw these things. What did they mean?
"I...I don't have any money with me." He thought Xu Xiangyang wanted to sell it to him.
Moreover, even if we sell it to him, it would be a huge help!
We have a bicycle at home, but we're missing two more presentable large items, and these two are perfect.
Especially the watch; that's what the woman specifically requested, she wanted it.
Xu Xiangyang pulled up his handbag and pushed the items in front of Zhang Xiao.
"Brother Zhang, don't worry about money. Consider this a gift from me," he said with a smile.
Zhang Xiao blinked, not quite understanding. This thing was just given away for free?
This is a semiconductor, a watch!
That watch alone must cost at least 120! And the semiconductors, they're also over 100.
This is just a freebie worth almost 300 yuan? Not even counting the ticket, which you can't buy even if you have the money.
"No, this is too valuable." Zhang Xiao refused outright; he dared not accept it.
I'd feel guilty taking these things!
Seeing that he refused, Xu Xiangyang said, "Brother Zhang, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. We haven't even talked about my father's job yet."
He took these things out simply because he wanted to change jobs.
Besides, this thing isn't considered valuable to him; it's more suitable for him to exchange for a job.
Zhang Xiao hesitated for a moment. What kind of job could she get for all that money?
He was undecided and didn't answer.
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