Xiao Weiguo was overjoyed and could hardly believe that things would go so smoothly!
To everyone's surprise, Old Master Bai agreed without hesitation, which greatly exceeded his initial expectations.
I thought it would take a lot of persuasion to convince the old man, but it turns out he had the same idea all along. Now, the matter I was supposed to handle has become much easier.
With the old man helping to mediate and coordinate, the chances of success are already as high as 80% or 90%.
In high spirits, Xiao Weiguo plunged into the kitchen, rolled up his sleeves, and began to get busy.
Before long, the kitchen was filled with delicious aromas as one delicious dish after another was served – six stir-fried dishes that were perfect in color, aroma and taste, along with a pot of steaming hot and nutritious soup.
Meanwhile, Bai Ziyu and Jiao Bai, following the old man's instructions, wandered around outside for a full half hour before returning home.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, Bai Ziyu's sensitive little nose seemed to be under a spell, and she rushed straight to the kitchen following the tempting aroma.
Bai Ziyu had a deep understanding of Xiao Weiguo's culinary skills; the unique flavors were very much to his liking.
Although it lacks the refinement of dishes meticulously prepared by chefs in four- or five-star hotels, Xiao Weiguo's overall control of seasoning and cooking temperature is just right.
Moreover, the warm atmosphere of a family sitting around the table sharing a meal is completely different from the unfamiliar and awkward feeling of dining in a hotel. This kind of homey warmth is intoxicating.
Delicious dishes were served one after another, their aroma filling the air. Several people sat around the table, enjoying the food with great interest and sipping some fine wine. The atmosphere at the table was harmonious, with everyone chatting and laughing.
While enjoying this heartwarming moment, Xiao Weiguo and the old man discussed their itinerary for the next day.
After careful consideration, they decided that Jiao Bai would be in charge of driving, and the three of them traveled light, speeding all the way to the capital.
However, as the saying goes, good things often come with difficulties.
After finishing his meal, the old man picked up his phone and dialed a number to contact the relevant personnel in Beijing.
Originally, they were full of expectations that the follow-up matters would be confirmed smoothly, but unexpectedly, the other party informed the old man that "Feng Guodong is not currently in the capital."
It turns out that since the Spring Festival, in order to promote the vigorous development of commerce in several southern cities, the top leader has gone to great lengths, making multiple trips to the south to conduct in-depth investigations and provide guidance.
As his trusted and capable assistant, Feng Guodong naturally followed him closely, accompanying him throughout the entire process.
When he learned that the caller was Mr. Bai, perhaps because he knew of the deep friendship between Mr. Bai and Mr. Feng Guodong, he revealed some information, saying that Mr. Feng Guodong was currently in Shanghai.
It's important to understand that if an ordinary person were to inquire about the whereabouts of such a high-ranking leader, they would absolutely not be able to obtain any information.
After listening, Xiao Weiguo frowned slightly and exchanged a glance with Jiao Bai beside him. Both of them understood that the original itinerary had to be adjusted.
So the old man and the young man began to discuss it carefully.
After a heated and in-depth discussion, they finally reached a consensus.
No matter where Feng is right now, the most urgent thing is to find him and explain all the issues frankly and openly in order to gain his understanding and support.
With the decision made, the next step is to finalize the specific action plan.
After much discussion, the two decided to take a flight from Jiaonan to Shanghai the next morning to reach their destination as quickly as possible.
As for the task of buying the plane tickets, it naturally fell to Bai Ziyu.
After all, for him, getting a few plane tickets was a piece of cake; he could easily do it with just one phone call.
Sure enough, that very night, Grandpa Bai, Xiao Weiguo, and Jiao Bai successfully obtained plane tickets for a flight to Shanghai departing at 7:40 a.m. the next morning.
The timing was just right, neither too early to cause a rush, nor too early to ensure they had enough energy to deal with any possible situations that might arise later.
Bai Ziyu was originally eager to go along, but the old man and Xiao Weiguo stopped him without hesitation.
Bai Ziyu did not even meet with Feng Wanlin during his trip to Jiaonan, precisely to avoid causing her any unnecessary trouble.
Especially for someone like Bai Ziyu with a special political background, Xiao Weiguo was well aware of the stakes involved and would never allow him to be easily drawn into this complex event.
The next morning, as the sun rose, its warm rays shone upon the earth.
Bai Ziyu got up early, washed up, and then personally drove a luxury car to take Xiao Weiguo and the other two to the airport.
The moment they stepped onto the plane, the spacious and comfortable seats in first class made them feel exceptionally at ease.
Xiao Weiguo slowly sat down, leaning back, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards the window.
Patchwork white clouds floated in the air, flashing by occasionally.
These clouds may seem light and free, but in Xiao Weiguo's eyes they carry an incredibly heavy meaning.
He gazed silently at the white clouds, a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind. The matters involved in this trip concerned the peace and happiness of him and his entire family for the rest of their lives.
Despite having the old man in charge, which greatly increased the chances of success, the thought of potentially implicating his family members still made his originally resolute heart flutter with unease and trepidation.
After a period of flight, the plane landed smoothly at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Passengers stood up and disembarked in an orderly fashion. Xiao Weiguo and his two companions followed the crowd out of the cabin, feeling the slightly cool breeze on their faces.
After exiting the airport terminal, they quickly hailed a taxi and headed straight for the city center.
In the bustling city center, they found an elegant and well-serviced hotel and settled in temporarily after checking in.
After everything was arranged, the old man finally began to leverage his extensive network of contacts and influence.
Leveraging his deep friendships and extensive network of contacts built up over many years, the old man inquired about Feng Guodong through various channels—including crucial information such as his address and contact details.
However, people of Feng Guodong's caliber are not easily met by just anyone.
Even though the old man was once a close friend of his, it would probably be very difficult for them to meet directly now.
After all, those in high positions have strict rules and regulations that their staff must follow.
When the call was made, the person on the other end was Feng Guodong's work secretary.
He told the old man that Mr. Feng was currently attending a meeting with a high-ranking leader and had a lot of work to do.
Even if the secretary consulted Mr. Feng's opinion, they would only have time to meet after the meeting ended at 8 p.m.
So, the old man made an appointment with the other party over the phone to bring Xiao Weiguo to meet him at 8:20 pm.
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