The two arrived too early; the restaurant was indeed nearly empty. However, the waitresses and chefs all recognized them and greeted them warmly upon their arrival.
Secretary Song asked, "What supplies are available today?"
The waitress glanced at Su Yu subconsciously.
She still remembered how Su Yu had to give Secretary Song face last time; she wondered if she would do the same this time.
Su Yu nodded and said, "There should be supplies available for the New Year. We'll use whatever we have. Secretary Song has plenty of money."
The waitress immediately smiled and said, "There's plenty of food available. Since it's almost Chinese New Year, we've also brought in chicken and duck, as well as some game. We also have a good amount of pork; there's enough for everyone."
Secretary Song looked at Su Yu, "What would you like to eat?"
Su Yu raised an eyebrow. "Oh, so generous."
"How about we make one of what you ordered last time, Secretary Song?"
Secretary Song: "..."
Su Yu said, "Ordering two less is fine too."
Secretary Song looked at the waiter and said, "Dumplings, braised fish, braised pork, braised pork hock, and mutton soup."
The waiter's eyes widened in disbelief. Good heavens, two people eating so much good food?!
"No, no, no, we can't finish it." Su Yu quickly waved her hand. If she ate it, she was worried that Secretary Song would hold a grudge against her for the rest of her life. "We don't want the braised pork and braised trotters. Let's replace the mutton soup with bone broth."
Secretary Song was displeased. "Comrade Su, I've already ordered. I'm not like you..."
"Secretary Song, I'm not like you... cough cough, I mean, I'm not that picky about food. The two of us can't eat much. Thinking about our table full of delicious food while some people are still starving, I feel uncomfortable and can't eat."
"..." Secretary Song frowned, then said to the waiter with displeasure, "That's all then."
Seeing Secretary Song's unhappy expression, the waiter finally believed Su Yu's words: Secretary Song really cares a lot about saving face.
After ordering, the two found a round table in the corner and sat down. Su Yu offered them water.
There's no way around it; you can't be indebted to someone who pays your bills.
While drinking water, Secretary Song said, "Comrade Su, you weren't lying to me about that bet you made before, were you? I really meant it."
"Of course it is."
Su Yu said earnestly. She was waiting for Secretary Song to get restless and find a boyfriend, so that Secretary Song would listen to her in everything.
If I had a deputy mayor's secretary who listened to me, and who was so young and had a bright future, I would have a powerful assistant.
I no longer need to serve tea and water to Secretary Song.
However, one thing needed to be confirmed, she said seriously, "Secretary Song... are you sure your words will stand? I'm just a nobody, and if someone goes back on their word, there's nothing I can do."
Secretary Song squinted at Su Yu. He felt that Su Yu was regretting it, definitely. She must want to find a partner, and maybe she had her eye on that Captain Li.
I knew this woman wasn't so honest; she had a lot on her mind.
"So what do you want?"
"Let's put it in writing as proof." Su Yu took out a piece of paper from her bag, found a pencil inside, and then looked at Secretary Song and said, "Secretary Song, use your pen."
Secretary Song took a pen out of his breast pocket and handed it to Su Yu. Then he watched as Su Yu scribbled on the paper, and an agreement was produced.
Then I saw her write the name Su Yu in the place of the signatory below.
"Secretary Song, you're all yours now."
Secretary Song took it and glanced at it to make sure that Su Yu hadn't forged it and that it was the same as the other two's. Then he signed his name, Song Dongzheng.
Upon seeing this, Su Yu realized that she had never paid attention to Secretary Song's name before.
I never expected that someone like Secretary Song would have such a masculine name.
"Secretary Song, your name sounds impressive. Eastern Expedition, that sounds like a major operation."
Secretary Song said awkwardly, "I was born right when the organization issued its declaration for the Eastern Expedition."
Su Yu immediately gave a thumbs up, "Secretary Song, you're really lucky to have such good luck."
"..." This sounds so strange. This woman never speaks honestly to him!
Seeing Su Yu fold the agreement and put it in her pocket, Secretary Song immediately became anxious, "Why are you the one who kept it?"
"Secretary Song, my position is low. What are you worried about? If I go back on my word, you can just lift a finger and I'll be in trouble, won't I?"
Secretary Song, with a blank expression, looked towards the window and asked, "Comrade, is the food ready yet?"
"Coming soon!"
The food was served, and the two quickly began to eat. Su Yu first drank a bowl of mutton bone soup, saying, "Secretary Song, drink some soup. A bowl of soup before a meal is good for your stomach."
Secretary Song also drank a bowl of soup.
Su Yu started eating dumplings again. "Secretary Song, have some dumplings, have something to fill your stomach."
Secretary Song took a couple of bites of dumplings and suddenly realized something was wrong. Why did she have to listen to her?
So he picked up his chopsticks and started eating the fish.
Su Yu pursed her lips and ate the dumplings in big bites.
The two of them ate eagerly, and soon the table was completely empty. Nothing was left.
Su Yu patted her stomach; she had enjoyed the meal.
"Secretary Song, I'll head back now. I still have work to do this afternoon."
Secretary Song stood up. "Let's go." After finishing this meal, he decided not to eat with this woman for a while.
Once outside, Secretary Song said, "Let me see you off."
Su Yu waved her hand, "No need, no need, it's not far, I can walk back. How can I trouble Secretary Song?"
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