Gao Mingcheng did not develop in the county so early in his previous life, and he was not very familiar with Director Chen and others, but he knew about their future promotions.
Now, combining the performance of these people in the card game, he confirmed something in his mind one by one.
It is easy to get addicted to playing cards. Those who lose want to win, and those who win want to keep winning. So after one round ends, a new round begins. Before you know it, the sky gradually darkens.
The hour hand of the clock on the wall moved in circles, and soon it was half past five. After the game was over, Gao Mingcheng took the initiative to stop the game. He said, "It's getting late, and I'm hungry. Why don't we stop here today? But don't leave in a hurry. We'll still go to the restaurant tonight and ask Lao Lin to cook some new side dishes for us."
Gao Guobing chimed in, "It's time for dinner, so let's stop here for today. If you don't have enough, we can make an appointment to play cards next time."
After finishing speaking, Gao Guobing looked at a middle-aged man and said with a smile: "Section Chief Ma, you are worthy of being from the Finance Bureau. Your card playing skills are amazing!"
In the poker game this afternoon, Stock Manager Ma was the biggest winner. Although he only won a few cents more than the others, he was quite happy. He said modestly, "It was just luck."
Director Chen said a little depressed: "What luck! You can obviously count cards! Last time I played cards with you, you won! If you win, you win, and you still say it's luck!"
At this time, Director Liu from the Transportation Bureau said, "I think Section Chief Ma has both luck and skills! If someone wasn't hosting today, Section Chief Ma would have to treat us!"
Everyone was talking and laughing, praising the biggest winner of the day.
While everyone was walking out of the courtyard, Gao Guobing slowed down a step and walked side by side with Gao Mingcheng, laughing softly, "I didn't expect you to be so good at playing cards. You won six games and lost six games. You really grasped the situation well."
Gao Mingcheng lowered his head and smiled.
Gao Guobing is indeed a veteran criminal policeman with excellent observation skills.
It was indeed intentional for Gao Mingcheng to neither win nor lose. He didn't need to lose on purpose to give money to these people. The open stakes were only one cent, which was meaningless.
At the same time, he also needs to show his strength so that people will not dare to underestimate him, so he must win several times.
I went to Lao Lin Restaurant again, this time I asked for a private room and ordered a few dishes that were not available at lunch, just to eat something fresh and refreshing.
Of course, there was wine on the dinner table again, but this time it was changed from Si Te wine to Lao Lin’s homemade rice wine. This wine tastes good and does not make you drunk. Drinking a few glasses at night can help you sleep.
After eating and drinking, since no one was drunk, there was no need to see them off. After everyone left, Gao Mingcheng, Gao Guobing and his son Gao Yue walked home together.
Now the two families live next to each other and are neighbors.
There were a lot of people playing cards before, and it was even more chaotic. Gao Mingcheng and Gao Yue couldn't talk properly.
Now we can talk about each other's recent situation.
Gao Mingcheng's son is already one year old, but Gao Yue is still studying hard at school. However, after passing the exam next year, he will be assigned a job.
This is a big deal. Generally, people return to their hometown to work, but if they are outstanding, they can also stay in the provincial capital or the city.
Gao Yue has a good foundation. He has a father who is a deputy director, and he has been influenced by him since he was a child. After learning the latest knowledge and techniques in school, his professional skills have also been improved.
"Gao Yue, do you want to stay in the provincial capital or come back?" Gao Mingcheng asked.
In his previous life, Gao Guobing was a section chief until his retirement and never got promoted. But in this life, Gao Guobing's career trajectory changed, and so did his two sons.
It has to be said that in some industries, the achievements of the elders in the family can directly affect the development of the younger generation.
Gao Yue did not rush to answer, but first glanced at Gao Guobing beside him.
Gao Guobing said calmly: "It's up to you."
After getting rid of the psychological burden, Gao Yue said: "I want to stay in the provincial capital as much as possible. There are more people and more cases in the provincial capital, and I can meet all kinds of people. The county is still a little small."
People go to high places and water flows to low places. Gao Yue’s idea is normal.
Gao Mingcheng patted Gao Yue on the shoulder, and the two brothers walked side by side, saying: "Then you should stay in the provincial capital! Anyway, the provincial capital is not far from here! In the future, when there are more and better trains and tracks, it will take less than an hour to get to the provincial capital from here! It's very convenient!"
"Haha, just brag! But the country is beginning to vigorously develop infrastructure, maybe it will be very convenient to go out in the future!" Gao Yue's face was full of smiles, and he was looking forward to this day.
Gao Guobing walked beside them and looked at the two young men talking with their arms around each other's shoulders. He just smiled and didn't interrupt.
When they arrived near his home, Gao Mingcheng did not go into his own house, but went to Gao Guobing's house with his son.
There was a light on in the house and the sound of the TV.
Hearing the footsteps, Zhao Dongmei, who was sitting in the living room, immediately walked out and opened the courtyard door.
"You're finally back! Are you all not drunk?" Zhao Dongmei looked the three people up and down. She felt relieved when she saw that they were a little tipsy but not drunk.
"Come in and sit down, I'll make you some kudzu flower water!" Zhao Dongmei asked them to sit on the sofa and rest while she went to make some kudzu flower water.
Kudzu flower has the effect of sobering up, and drinking a moderate amount of it is beneficial.
Gao Mingcheng drank a cup of kudzu flower water and had to use the toilet on the spot. After the toilet was turned on, he immediately felt much better.
He stayed here for about half an hour, and thinking that many beauties might have returned, he said goodbye and went home.
It turned out that the door of his house was closed and the lights inside were off, so he walked towards the clothing store.
Halfway through the journey, you will see a lot of beauty.
"Mingcheng!" Many beauties also saw Gao Mingcheng and waved to him happily.
When Gao Mingcheng approached, Xuanyuemei said, "I wanted to carry Xiao Xuxu home by myself, but they were worried and insisted that Mingli send me back!"
"Little Xuxu, stop letting your uncle hold you, let your dad hold you!" Xuanyuemei said with a smile. She was carrying two jars of pickled vegetables, so Gao Mingli held her son for her.
When little Xuxu saw Gao Mingcheng, he immediately reached out to Gao Mingcheng, signaling that he wanted his father to hold him.
Gao Mingcheng took the child from Gao Mingli's arms and said to Gao Mingli with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work. Go back and have a rest early."
"It's not hard, it's a piece of cake!" Gao Mingli smiled and waved his hand. Since his second brother came to pick him up, he could go back with peace of mind.
Gao Mingcheng held his son and walked home with his wife.
When I get back home, the day is finally over and I can have a good rest.
It was already late. Xiao Xuxu had just taken a shower yesterday, so he didn't need to take a shower today. He could just wash his face and butt with hot water. As for Gao Mingcheng, he had to take a shower, not because he was clean, but because he reeked of alcohol and cigarettes.
Although he doesn't smoke, he can't stop others from smoking!
There was no way around it. Not only did Gao Mingcheng have to deal with the secondhand smoke, but there was also cigarette ashes and butts all over the floor of his house!
He watched Xuanyuemei carry her son into the house to sleep, then looked at the messy living room, and recalled that Xuanyuemei had subconsciously frowned just now, so he had to clean up. After finishing, he took a shower, and he smelled fragrant!
It will take time for the smell in the living room to fade away.
The busy Gao Mingcheng finally had the chance to lie down on the bed and sleep at 11 o'clock in the evening. As soon as his head touched the pillow, he fell into a deep sleep.
Accompanying guests is really tiring, and it also makes me tired! (End of this chapter)
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