When the captain heard the director's words, his mind started to race.
He knew that the new director and Gu Xingzhou were friends, and inviting them to dinner now was simply to invite friends to get together, and at most bring along the young educated youth of similar age to chat together.
He and the other members were just there by chance, so he stood up and said tactfully:
"Director, we won't go. The team still has things to deal with. Let Xingzhou and a few young comrades accompany you. You are friends. You should have a lot to talk about after not seeing each other for a long time. We will go back first."
The captain waved to the members behind him and quickly took them away, leaving Gu Xingzhou, Yang Mumu, Song Yan and Liu Qingwan behind.
Song Yan and Liu Qingwan looked at each other and signaled with their eyes, why don’t they leave too? It seems a bit redundant to stay here!
Just as the two of them were about to take a step forward, Gu Xingzhou stopped them.
"You have to deal with Wang Fugui's matter tonight. How can I have time to have dinner with you? Let's talk about it after we're done. I have to go back to work. I haven't earned today's work points yet."
Gu Xingzhou patted Shen Xingci on the shoulder and emphasized the first sentence, asking him to finish the main thing first, and then whispered to him: "To avoid any more trouble, I will treat you to a good meal after you are done."
Shen Xingci looked at Gu Xingzhou with some grievance, he was so heartless, he just threw him away after using him, and didn't even say a word to cheer him up, he was just a tool, so unhappy!
Yang Mumu took the opportunity to smooth things over:
"Director, why don't you talk about Wang Fugui and his brother-in-law right now? You just arrived today and you've started working again. You'll be even more tired after work. It's most important for you to have a good rest. Let's make an appointment for dinner another day."
She smiled apologetically and invited:
"Well, after we finish the autumn harvest, I will treat you to a meal. Or you can come to our brigade when you are free and let Gu Xingzhou cook for you. You can taste his cooking skills and mine. Just order any dish. If I can't cook it, your good friend will definitely cook it."
Shen Xingci's eyes lit up again. He had never eaten the food cooked by Lao Gu, and he had never eaten the recipes he found for Lao Gu even once.
The most important thing is that he is invited by his future brother-in-law and sister-in-law, and he can eat the food prepared by his future brother-in-law and sister-in-law. When Lao Gu feels sorry for them, he will take charge of the job himself. He can then order all the dishes on the menu that he really wants to eat and let Lao Gu cook them all for him.
Haha, when the time comes he will just bring the dishes over, so there’s no need to worry that Mr. Gu won’t cook them.
"Okay, that's great, I'll wait until after the autumn harvest to get together with you guys. By then I'll be settled down and it will be more convenient for me to play with you guys and have fun."
Shen Xingci nodded in agreement quickly, fearing that Gu Xingzhou beside him would not allow him to go, which would be a waste of time. He had come all the way from Beijing just to satisfy his curiosity and try the recipe that Gu Xingzhou had specially helped him find.
"Also, don't call me Director. It's too distant. Just follow Old Gu and call me Old Shen or Brother Shen. I'm probably older than all of you. From now on, we're all friends."
"Okay, Brother Shen."
Everyone was not polite and started calling out "Brother Chen".
Shen Xingci nodded happily. Lao Gu was doing really well here. He had so many friends and even found his future wife. She was happy for him.
"Old Gu, everything is in this big package."
Shen Xingci picked up the big package and handed it to Gu Xingzhou's shoulder, whispering happily:
"I found several recipe books, all written by the former royal chefs. They are rare copies. Remember to read the recipes carefully when you go back and learn how to cook as soon as possible. I'm waiting for your order."
After Gu Xingzhou picked up the package, he promised generously: "Okay, I'll give you ten dishes. If you do a good job today, I'll give you two more dishes. Forget about the rest. I'm not cooking for you."
"Haha, okay, okay, I will definitely do it well. Don't worry, I will not allow a bad guy to get away with it while I am here. I will definitely get today's work done. In order to eat earlier, I will go to work now. I am leaving, wait for my good news."
Shen Xingci laughed heartily and was instantly coaxed. All his unhappiness disappeared and he felt full of energy.
After waving and greeting them, he walked towards the direction where Director Qian left under the guidance of the public security comrades and started to work with a very positive attitude.
"That's great. Brother Zhou's friend is actually the director of our commune. Now we can rest assured." Song Yan looked at Yang Mumu and asked, "Sister Mu, Brother Zhou, are we going back to the team now?"
Yang Mumu retracted his gaze and nodded: "Let's go back. There's nothing for us to do now. Let's walk faster. We can still catch up with the captain and the others."
Liu Qingwan also nodded silently at the side.
"OK."
Song Yan walked to Gu Xingzhou and helped him carry the package. Although one person could carry it, it would be much easier if two people carried it on the road.
Gu Xingzhou did not refuse, and said as he walked, "You can rest assured and don't have to worry about the future. There will basically be a result tomorrow. He will call the brigade office to tell us."
"Then wait for the good news. I'll pay more attention to the telephone installation in the brigade office when I go to work tomorrow."
Yang Mumu took Liu Qingwan's hand and walked to the front. After leaving the police station and passing by the supply and marketing cooperative, they turned a corner and bought four popsicles. Each of them took one and ate it as they walked towards the team.
When he returned to the Youth League Home in the evening, Lu Xingzhou opened the package and first took out the recipes that he had been asked to search for. There were four books in total: "Collection of Local Specialties in Home Cooking", "Recipes for State Banquets", "Collection of Sichuan Cuisine", and "Collection of Pastries and Snacks".
Each book is the essence, handwritten by a chef.
Gu Xingzhou dug into his bag and pulled out a different cookbook, "A Complete Collection of Western Pastries".
When I opened it, I saw that it was written in Chinese characters. I knew at a glance that it was Shen Xingci's handwriting, which was specially translated.
He took out the clothes in the package again. They were all winter clothes, his own, and a full set of winter clothes specially made for Yang Mumu by an old tailor. They were all made of cashmere he got from hunting on the grassland when he went to Meng City before.
The remaining things are just some miscellaneous items that can be used in the future.
There were also two large pieces of dried lamb chops, which he had specially asked Shen Xing to pickle and dry from the wild sheep he had hunted on the grassland.
Gu Xingzhou looked at the things in front of him, stood up excitedly, took a bag and packed them, then took out the recipe and flipped through it. After finding the recipe for lamb chops, he hurriedly took the recipe to the kitchen, looked at it and made it, and started preparing dinner.
Another reason why he did not accept Shen Xingci's invitation for dinner in the evening was that he wanted to come back as soon as possible to give the things to Mu Mu.
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