Chapter 93 Meeting an Old Friend While Eating
The two set off for Yunjing County the next afternoon. Jiang Haitang brought them a mooncake, half a pound of brown sugar, a pound of red dates, a pound of malted milk, a small can of lard, some millet, and a handful of noodles.
In addition, there are some medicines for treating colds and stomach problems.
Although they have not met in this life, the kindness in the previous life is still a kindness, and Jiang Haitang has never forgotten it for a moment.
"I should have fried some meat sauce last night and brought it with me." Jiang Haitang said with regret.
"These are enough. If they agree, they can come to our factory before the end of the month."
The little girl was really clear about gratitude and resentment. She had never met the two professors before, and it was just a favor in her dream, but she took it so seriously.
"Have you told Aunt Kong? Xiao Taozi will stay at their house tonight."
"I've already told Aunt Kong and Xiao Taozi. Don't worry, we have to set off."
Lu Liangchen took the basket prepared by Jiang Haitang, grabbed her wrist and set off quickly.
It was still the driver Xiao Wu who took them there.
Yunjing County is less than 200 kilometers away from Jincheng. They set off in the afternoon and had a smooth journey. They arrived at the county seat at around six o'clock.
"Let's go to the state-owned restaurant for dinner first, and then go to Changhe Brigade after dinner." Lu Liangchen arranged for Xiao Wu to go directly to the state-owned restaurant.
When the glass door of the state-owned restaurant opened, the air-conditioned air, wrapped in the aroma of cooking, hit me. On the front wall, a row of red-painted slogans, the standard of the era, read: "Serve the People."
"Comrade, two of you? You can decide what to eat."
A waiter wearing blue cloth sleeves raised his eyes and pointed at the small blackboard with his abacus-like fingers.
"I want one serving of braised beef with potatoes, one serving of hand-pulled lamb, another serving of hot and sour cabbage, and three servings of white noodles."
Lu Liangchen took out the food coupons from his shirt pocket, and his movements were as handsome as when they were at the state-owned restaurant in Sangyu County.
Jiang Haitang couldn't help but smile.
They found a place to sit down. On the old wooden table were jars of chili peppers and bottles of vinegar.
"We won't be eating braised pork today. The mutton and beef from Yunjing County are more delicious." Lu Liangchen grabbed a head of garlic and put it on the table and said.
Just then, there was a sudden commotion at the door.
Several young people in formal attire came in, accompanied by a middle-aged man wearing glasses.
The waiter's attitude was very good this time, and he greeted us with a smile.
"Director Ma, you're here! The private room has been reserved for you."
Lu Liangchen took a glance and paused while peeling garlic.
Jiang Haitang noticed Lu Liangchen's little action and was about to ask something when she suddenly heard the sound of porcelain breaking.
She looked back and saw that a young man passed by the table next to them and knocked over his bowl of noodles, and the soup splashed on a little girl of seven or eight years old with pigtails.
"Can't you see when you're walking? Can't you see that you're blocking Director Ma's way?"
The young man who hit the girl obviously did not have the awareness to apologize and compensate for knocking over someone else's food. Instead, he yelled at the little girl.
The woman holding a baby next to the little girl apologized with a blushing face.
"Comrade, I'm sorry..."
"I'm sorry, can you just let it go with just an sorry?" The young man grabbed the little girl and threw her towards the table.
Jiang Haitang wanted to stand up and protect the little girl, but it was too late.
The people at the surrounding tables looked at the little girl about to hit her head on the table, and their faces turned pale with fear.
The woman holding the child turned pale instantly. She reached out to pull the child away, but it was too late.
Just when everyone thought the little girl was going to hit the table, Lu Liangchen grabbed the child steadily and pulled her behind him.
"Why bother with a child? Besides, the table has always been there, and the mother and daughter didn't move it."
It wasn't said explicitly, but everyone else understood it. Doesn't this mean that it was the young man's fault?
Some people's faces changed drastically. This young man, is he from another place?
He really got into trouble this time. This group of people is someone that cannot be offended in Yunjing County.
The woman holding the baby also hurriedly said, "Comrade, this matter has nothing to do with you. Please eat first."
After she said this to Lu Liangchen, she immediately apologized to the young man.
"I'm so sorry, it's our fault. I apologize."
As the woman spoke, her back was bent so much that it almost touched the ground.
Lu Liangchen did not retreat, but just stared at the middle-aged man.
Jiang Haitang hurriedly took out a handkerchief and gave it to the little girl, asking her to wipe the soup off her clothes.
But the little girl seemed to be frightened and dared not move.
Lu Liangchen said, "Ma Wenbin, shouldn't we be reasonable as human beings?"
The middle-aged man said with a forced smile, "I was wondering who it was, but it turned out to be Captain Lu. I haven't seen him for many years, but Captain Lu still likes to meddle in other people's business."
"When you see something unfair on the road, you should always step on it. That way there will be more smooth roads in this world, right?"
"A powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Hasn't Captain Lu heard of this? We have a local saying: foreign sand cannot suppress local soil. Even if Captain Lu is a powerful dragon, he will have to coil when he arrives in Yunjing County. Even if he is just sand, he will be buried by the soil."
Jiang Haitang looked at the confrontation in front of her, feeling anxious but unable to speak.
Xiao Wu also stared at the scene in front of him with a careful eye, fearing that he would accidentally start a fight.
He knew Director Lu's abilities, but two fists could not beat four hands.
"I never believe in evil, I want to give it a try!"
As Lu Liangchen spoke, he didn't look at Ma Wenbin and his group again. Instead, he lowered his brows and clenched his fists, making crisp sounds with his joints.
The atmosphere froze instantly, and cold sweat broke out on Jiang Haitang's palms.
Xiao Wu hurriedly pulled Jiang Haitang back a step.
If a fight really breaks out, he has to protect Mr. Jiang.
"This bad temper hasn't changed at all after all these years. Forget it, for your sake, I won't pursue this matter."
After saying that, Ma Wenbin led his men to walk back.
The little girl's mother thanked him with red eyes, and Lu Liangchen waved his hand and returned to his seat.
Everyone was surprised to see a fight that was about to break out end so quietly.
Especially those who knew Ma Wenbin's identity, couldn't help but look at Lu Liangchen.
They were curious about the identity of this young man that Ma Wenbin could easily reveal.
The waiter brought the dish they ordered, a plate of mutton. The meat was red and white, fat but not smelly, and the color was attractive. It was garnished with a few coriander leaves, which made the visual effect even better.
Lu Liangchen picked up a piece of mutton with fat and lean meat, dipped it in pepper and salt and put it in Jiang Haitang's bowl.
"The hand-pulled mutton from Yunjing County tastes great, but it has to be eaten hot. It won't taste good if it's cold. You should try it."
Jiang Haitang took a bite of the mutton, which was fresh, fragrant, tender and smooth. The delicious gravy burst in her mouth, refreshing but not greasy. The meat was oily and crispy, tender and soft, with an extraordinary taste.
"Eat another clove of garlic, it will taste better." Lu Liangchen handed the peeled garlic to Jiang Haitang.
Xiao Wu sat aside and watched Director Lu who looked fine. He couldn't help but sigh. No wonder he is the director. His composure alone is unmatched by others. Look at him. He can still take care of his sister-in-law while she eats meat as steady as an old dog.
Humph, he also needs to eat meat quickly!
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