Luo Zheng shook his head. "No, I have to go back to the army. We'll have dinner together again next time. Chairman Qiao, Chairman Shen, I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the army once again!"
He then saluted Qiao Shuhui and Shen Yu.
The mother and daughter quickly returned the greeting, and together with Lu Weizheng, they saw Luo Zheng out the door.
Watching Luo Zheng get into the jeep and take the convoy of military trucks with him, they gradually drove away.
Qiao Shuhui then looked away.
She then turned to Lu Weizheng and said, "Director Lu, thank you for helping Xiaoyuer all this time. We'd like to invite you to lunch today. Please do us the honor!"
Lu Weizheng smiled and replied, "Chairwoman Qiao, we can have dinner together, but since you are an elder, I'll treat you today."
Qiao Shuhui smiled at Shen Yu, then nodded, "Okay, then I'll shamelessly mooch a meal off you today."
Lu Weizheng smiled and said, "It's just a meal. It's already an honor for me that you're willing to eat here."
Qiao Shuhui smiled and said, "Let's go then. Where should we eat? Director Lu, are you familiar with this area? Besides that state-run restaurant, are there any other restaurants?"
During this period, Qiao Shuhui and her friends often ate at state-run restaurants, but the food there was only so-so.
For Qiao Shuhui, who was used to eating good food, it was barely palatable.
She also wanted to find a good restaurant so that she could have a more comfortable meal, whether she was entertaining guests or dining there herself.
Just as Lu Weizheng was racking his brains, thinking about where to eat, Shen Yu offered a suggestion.
"Mommy, Director Lu, how about we go to my restaurant? We're opening tomorrow, and the staff should have finished all the pre-opening preparations by today. Let's go and try it out and see how good they are?"
Lu Weizheng immediately replied, "Sure, let's eat at your restaurant then, I'll also like to try your food."
Shen Yu smiled and said to him, "Then I'll treat you today. I've been saying I'd treat you to a meal for a while now, and I owe you several meals. Don't try to take it from me today!"
Lu Weizheng turned his head and glanced at Qiao Shuhui, only to meet her smiling eyes.
Lu Weizheng felt a little embarrassed, and his ears felt hot.
"Comrade Shenyu, I've already told Auntie that I'm treating today, so don't try to take it from me. You can treat me next time!"
Seeing the two of them arguing over who should pay the bill, Qiao Shuhui smiled and said to Lu Weizheng, "Director Lu, you've worked hard today too. Let Xiaoyu treat us. You can treat us next time, it'll be the same."
Seeing that Qiao Shuhui had already spoken, Lu Weizheng stopped arguing.
Shen Yu went to drive the car and then let them get in.
Lu Weizheng cleverly stepped forward to open the back door for Qiao Shuhui, and only after she got in did he help close the door.
He then quickly got into the passenger seat.
Shen Yu quickly started the car and drove towards the food stalls on the old street.
The staff at Shenyu Restaurant on the old street are indeed ready to open for business.
The brand-new storefront, with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and the neatly arranged brand-new tables and chairs inside, is a feast for the eyes.
The spacious and bright store environment stands out among the many drab and dilapidated shops.
People passing by all want to go in and sit down, have a cup of coffee or milk tea, or even a soda or cola, and eat a few snacks. It must be very comfortable.
Some passersby now want to go in, sit down, and have something to eat.
However, the staff waiting at the door told them that they were not open for business today and would officially open tomorrow, and welcomed them to come and enjoy the food tomorrow.
Those people could only leave regretfully, thinking they would come back to try again tomorrow.
Shen Yu parked the car in front of the restaurant.
Hua Guanghui, who was guarding the door, was very perceptive and immediately stepped forward to open the car door for them.
Upon seeing Qiao Shuhui get out of the car, Hua Guanghui's expression changed, and he immediately bowed and greeted her, "Hello, Chairman Qiao!"
Qiao Shuhui smiled back at him, "Hello!"
Hua Guanghui saw Lu Weizheng get out of the passenger seat again, and he smiled and called out, "Brother Lu, you're here."
Lu Weizheng nodded at him, "How have you been these past few days? Are you settling in alright?"
These past few days, Lu Weizheng, who just took over the job, has also been very busy, adapting to new interpersonal relationships and handling all sorts of matters in the institute. He hasn't had a chance to come and visit them.
Hua Guanghui nodded repeatedly, "I'm used to it, I'm very used to it, it's great here."
Lu Weizheng was relieved. "That's good."
At this moment, Shen Yu locked the car door and walked over from the driver's side.
Hua Guanghui respectfully greeted him again, "Hello, Chairman Shen!"
Shen Yu had a good impression of this clever young man. Every time she saw him, he always had a bright and sunny smile on his face, which made people feel good just by looking at him and would make them feel good about him involuntarily.
In contrast, Man Jianfeng, who came with him, was more taciturn and not good at socializing, but he was very calm.
Their personalities complement each other perfectly; one is suited for external affairs, and the other for internal affairs.
They were both very skilled, and Shen Yu had no intention of letting them stay in the restaurant indefinitely.
Once the restaurant is running smoothly in the next few days, I'll transfer them to her side. It'll be better if they stay by her side and act as her bodyguards.
Shen Yu led Qiao Shuhui and Lu Weizheng inside.
Shi Sen and Su Chunhong, who were making final preparations in the store, also greeted Qiao Shuhui and Shen Yu.
Shen Yu asked them, "Brother, sister-in-law, have you eaten?"
Shi Sen replied with a smile, "We were just about to eat. What about you guys? Have you eaten yet? Would you like to eat with us?"
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