Director Qi was also somewhat helpless. "He was very worried about you at first, but after I checked your breathing and found that you were just asleep, he was completely relieved and went to sleep too."
Zhao Youcai was speechless. He felt that the person who should be taken to the hospital was the county magistrate. He should have his head checked.
But that's fine too. We've already shared a bed, so once he's fully awake, we can just discuss things right here in the room.
“Those people from outside have come several times. When you were in Heilongjiang Province, they were running back and forth between the county and Zhao Jiagou. Now they’re here again. I guess they won’t give up until they get what they want.”
Zhao Youcai finally realized where that sense of familiarity came from. Perhaps it wasn't his familiarity with the person's appearance, but rather with the person's chasing attitude and resentful eyes.
“We think we saw them when we got back from the state-run restaurant last night, near our house.”
As expected of Director Qi, who rose through the ranks from the grassroots, his observational skills are far superior to those of ordinary people.
Although he was drunk yesterday, he still had the necessary observation skills and vigilance.
Now that I'm awake, I can't just pretend I don't know anything and keep hiding in the house, can I?
It wasn't like he'd committed any grave mistake or done anything that would incur divine wrath or public outrage, and he wasn't a criminal. Zhao Youcai changed his clothes and went out.
The comrades from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs all stared intently at Zhao Youcai with shining eyes.
No wonder they were excited; they had finally seen Zhao Youcai alive and in good condition!
But what's wrong with this man? Why is he ignoring them and walking by with an empty basin?
Fortunately, Director Qi followed Zhao Youcai out of the room and gave a brief explanation.
"Comrade Zhao Youcai just woke up, he must need to wash his face, otherwise he'll feel uncomfortable. Please sit in the courtyard for a while, someone will be here soon."
Logically, these people should be sitting and waiting in the warm, bright living room. Perhaps because Zhao Youcai's escape skills were too superb, they were afraid that their momentary indulgence would allow him to run away again.
Everyone was freezing, but they sat in the yard, their faces and noses red, just to keep going.
When Zhao Youcai returned after cleaning up his personal hygiene, he saw a group of people shivering from the cold.
If it weren't for the fact that current medical standards are so poor, with minor illnesses having a high chance of turning into serious ones, Zhao Youcai wouldn't bother with them at all.
However, if these people really get sick or even die because they came to see him, Zhao Youcai felt that there was no need to accept this karma.
“It just snowed yesterday, it’s so cold if we all sit in the yard today. Third brother, invite the guests to the living room. Third brother’s wife, go boil some more water to make tea, and prepare some snacks to bring over.”
Zhao Youcai walked at the front with a smile, his hands behind his back. It was just too cold outside, and staying outside for even a second longer would be disrespectful to the weather.
It's good to be young. When you're young, you have plenty of energy and can sit in the yard for hours on end.
After entering the living room, the group didn't immediately explain their purpose. They had been freezing outside for so long, and suddenly entering a warm room made everyone's teeth chatter.
Let alone speaking, it's a miracle if you can even hold back a sneeze.
Zhao Youcai wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he sat a little further away to avoid the other person not covering their mouth and nose and spitting on his face.
The third son's wife was very quick and efficient. It was just that none of the guests would listen to advice; they all insisted that it was better to sit in the courtyard, as it was bigger and quieter.
A large pot of hot water was prepared, just in case any guest accidentally froze on the outside.
The tea was naturally taken out of the warehouse by Zhao Youcai. He had already come up with an excuse, claiming that the tea was picked from the back mountain of Zhaojiagou.
Paired with soft, sweet glutinous rice balls in various fruit flavors, the sight of them made both groups of guests' mouths water.
Director Qi was also surprised that after only a few days of not visiting Zhao Youcai's family, they had already come up with delicious food again.
As for tea, he really took quite a bit from Zhao Youcai's house.
Nowadays, Director Qi drinks tea from Zhao Youcai's house, both at home and in his office at the bureau.
There's no way around it, the taste is just more to my liking than other teas I bought at a higher price.
The researchers from the high-yield corn base in Heilongjiang Province weren't in a hurry. Besides, they had witnessed the irritability of another group yesterday and were afraid of getting beaten up for interrupting.
After all, he was a weak, pitiful, and helpless researcher with shockingly weak combat ability, no match for these guys who looked like they were not to be trifled with.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs personnel were surprisingly impressed with the other party because they all seemed quite sensible and did not speak first.
It can be said that the two groups are currently in completely opposite states of mind.
"Comrade Zhao, you've really kept us waiting! I should have come to you before the Thousand Ears Festival ended."
Why wait until after the Thousand Ears Festival to look for someone?
This person is really busy, and the cost of finding someone these days is just too high.
Zhao Youcai never expected that the underdeveloped transportation and communication methods would bring him so many benefits.
At least you can go wherever you want without being disturbed by others.
It can also get this group of people used to waiting, and make them habitually elevate their position in each other's hearts.
After all, the harder someone is to get a date with, the more likely they are to occupy the most important place in your heart.
Otherwise, where would all these sycophants come from in this world? They're all just being played by others.
While this situation often occurs between men and women, it can also be very effective in business negotiations.
Look at this group of people. Even if they've been waiting forever, they still have to respond with respectful smiles.
Zhao Youcai pondered to himself.
If he were truly so easy to meet, these people would only act superior, like they were coming from the capital to bestow favors upon him, a country bumpkin.
Now, their temperaments have changed a lot due to the hardships they've endured. When they see Zhao Youcai, it's like seeing a savior who can finally complete their mission. They wish they could worship Zhao Youcai as their ancestor.
After all, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a considerable number of staff, and they have been away from Beijing for too long. Sooner or later, someone will be able to replace them.
The later they approach Zhao Youcai to negotiate, the more it proves their limited capabilities.
Rather than coming here to undergo tribulation, it's more accurate to say that coming to Zhao Youcai's place is for gilding one's resume.
After all, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had sent several batches of people, all to no avail. The fact that the very first person sent, the one who was initially considered a scapegoat, ultimately succeeded shows that his abilities surpassed those of his colleagues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not a good position these days. After all, the country's strength is still too weak, and it often gets humiliated when dealing with foreigners.
However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Trade joined forces, and with Zhao Youcai's help, they managed to create a breach in the international economy. As the person in charge of this part, he clearly stood taller than others.
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