There's a saying in the folk that first-class men marry second-class women, second-class men marry third-class women, and third-class men marry fourth-class women, so first-class women can only pair up with fourth-class men. Looking at the scene before her, wasn't it just like that! Fu Junjie watched as Gu Xixi linked arms with Cheng Jemin, his anger boiling over.
The ice goddess in his heart was actually linking arms with a scoundrel, this was unscientific! However, he still suppressed his anger and warmly invited them, "It's long past quitting time, let's go."
As they walked out of the office, a black Santana was parked there. Fu Junjie looked at the Santana and quickly walked over to open the car door, saying, "Leaders, please get in."
He Zhi Min unceremoniously got into the back seat first, and only after getting in did he realize something, "Oh, this car is a bit small, we can't all fit!"
Fu Junjie also slapped his head, "Oh, look at this, it's too small indeed!"
Chen Xinhua smiled and said, "You two are worrying too much. How could Little Cheng come all the way to our compound on foot?" She then turned to Cheng Jemin, "Little Cheng, why don't you follow us in the back? We're going to Reh Fire Spicy Shrimp, we'll wait for you to arrive before we start."
Gu Xixi was very uncomfortable with Chen Xinhua's repeated sniping at Cheng Jemin. She no longer cared about maintaining any relationship with her and said bluntly, "Sister Chen, you go ahead, I'll go with Jemin."
"I think this is better, I'll wait a bit, see if any car passes by, and get a ride. You go ahead," Fu Junjie waved his hand and said magnanimously.
Chen Xinhua chuckled, "Look at this, then it's a bit inconvenient for Director Fu, but you know everyone in this compound, even if you ask the driver's office for a car, they'll have to send you over obediently."
Gu Xixi was very regretful at this moment. She felt she had made a mistake, knowing that Chen Xinhua was trying to curry favor with Fu Junjie, why did she let Cheng Jemin come? She secretly scratched Cheng Jemin's palm and gave him an apologetic smile.
"Cheng Jemin, this is my poor planning. Get in the car first, I'll get a ride in the compound quickly," Fu Junjie smiled at Cheng Jemin.
Just then, a black Audi drove over from not far away. Seeing the Audi about to stop, Fu Junjie chuckled, "Here it is, getting a ride shouldn't be a problem."
"Director Fu is a well-known young cadre in the government compound, who wouldn't be happy to serve you?" Chen Xinhua flattered him.
The car really saved face for Fu Junjie. As soon as Chen Xinhua finished speaking, the car stopped steadily in front of Fu Junjie.
Fu Junjie was stunned. At this moment, he was full of gratitude for the owner of the car. This brother came just in time. Just as he was overjoyed, the young driver quickly opened the car door, "Director Cheng, come, get in."
"Xiao Bai, why are you here?"
Cheng Jemin smiled, "Then I won't be polite!" As he got into the car, he smiled at Fu Junjie, "Director Fu, spicy shrimp, right? You lead the way, we'll follow."
Fu Junjie's nose almost turned sideways. This guy was really arrogant, how did he get the girl?
Gu Xixi got into the car and heard Cheng Jemin say with a smile, "Brother Bai, thank you so much, otherwise, Xixi would have had to run all the way today!"
Xiao Bai smiled, "Xixi, we're family, no need to be polite. It's just a small favor. When you have time, I'll treat you and your partner to a meal."
Hearing this, Gu Xixi quickly glanced at Cheng Jemin and smiled happily.
"How did you call him?" Gu Xixi whispered in Cheng Jemin's ear.
Cheng Jemin chuckled, "I heard that this Fu invited us, so I knew it wasn't a good thing. It just so happened that Director Li didn't need his car today, so Brother Xiao Bai brought me here. Hehe!"
Feeling Cheng Jemin's strength, Gu Xixi was a bit intoxicated. The car was filled with joy, but Fu Junjie's car was in dead silence. At this moment, Fu Junjie had no mood to talk to Chen Xinhua and the others. The scene just now made his face feel hot.
Damn it, what are you so proud of? Wait until we eat, and I'll see if you're still so proud!
When Cheng Jemin and the others got out of the car at the restaurant entrance, a man in his twenties was already waiting there. When he saw the Santana Fu Junjie was in, he was about to run over to open the door. But before he could take two steps, the Audi Cheng Jemin was in also stopped.
Generally, cars parked together at the restaurant entrance are from the same group. The man, being a seasoned official, understood this well, so he hesitated for a moment and walked toward the Audi.
"My friend is already waiting, Director He, Sister Zhang, let's get out!" Fu Junjie, who had recovered from the shock, said with a hint of satisfaction to Chen Xinhua and the other in the back seat.
When he opened the car door and saw his friend already running toward the Audi, his face turned extremely ugly. The friend, seeing unfamiliar men and women in the car, was also stunned.
"Hello, I'm here to join Director Fu for a meal," Cheng Jemin, seeing the man's actions, immediately judged that this person was most likely the one Fu Junjie had invited to treat them.
Since the man had opened the door for him, Cheng Jemin naturally thanked him for his kindness. After introducing himself, the man also reacted and quickly extended both hands, "Hello, I'm Zhao Zhijin, I work at the Provincial Transportation Department. A friend of Director Fu is a friend of mine."
Cheng Jemin was stunned when he heard "Zhao Zhijin," thinking, "Who gave you such a high-sounding name? You could just call yourself Yin Zhiping."
But on the surface, he still smiled and shook hands with the man, "Cheng Jemin, nice to meet you."
The two shook hands happily, but Fu Junjie, standing to the side, was almost fuming. This time, he had only invited Cheng Jemin to show him the hard facts, that a toad shouldn't dream of eating a swan. Damn it, now he seemed to be the main character of this gathering.
"Zhao Zhijin, come and meet Director He. He is a key figure in our office, and your matter depends on his help."
Fu Junjie's words made Zhao Zhijin, who had planned to chat with Cheng Jemin, pause. He smiled at Cheng Jemin and then walked over to He Zhimin.
"Brother Bai, come and eat with us," Cheng Jemin invited Xiao Bai with a smile after Gu Xixi got out of the car.
As Li Zhonghua's driver, Xiao Bai was a perceptive person and quickly declined, "Director Cheng, there are outsiders here, I won't join. When you have time, I'll invite you and Xixi to my home for a meal. By the way, call me after the meal, I'll pick you up."
"Brother Bai, you rarely have a break, don't worry about us."
As Cheng Jemin and Gu Xixi walked over, He Zhimin was chatting with Zhao Zhijin. Fu Junjie glanced at Gu Xixi a couple of times and then loudly said to Zhao Zhijin, "Zhijin, this is Director Gu."
"Director Gu, hello," Zhao Zhijin, who had mainly been chatting with Cheng Jemin and hadn't noticed Gu Xixi, was moved by her beautiful appearance. But he immediately remembered why Fu Junjie had asked him to come and thought, "Could this be the girl who has Fu Junjie so infatuated?"
Old Fu is still somewhat perceptive.
But who is this Cheng Jemin? He seems to have a special relationship with Director Gu. Thinking this, Zhao Zhijin smiled and extended his hand to Gu Xixi, "Director Gu, hello, nice to meet you, please give me your guidance."
After a brief chat, they entered the private room of the restaurant. After some polite exchanges, He Zhimin sat at the head of the table. Fu Junjie, looking at the waiter with the menu, smiled, "Zhijin, I've already made big promises. If the leaders don't eat well today, I'll hold you responsible!"
"Director Fu, what are you saying? I always follow your instructions without any discount," Zhao Zhijin said generously, "Bring us two servings of your signature spicy shrimp, and two bottles of the Maotai wine I have stored here."
Zhao Zhijin's enthusiasm made Fu Junjie feel very face-saving. But when he looked at Gu Xixi, he saw that she was whispering with that guy and completely ignoring the others.
This made him very uncomfortable. He should be sitting next to Gu Xixi, not you.
Burning with jealousy, he said to Zhao Zhijin, "Zhijin, let's not stop until we're drunk. I think we should handle the main matter first. Where is your prepared speech? Let Director He review it first."
Zhao Zhijin was stunned, thinking, "Wasn't this supposed to be discussed later?" But he still cooperated with Fu Junjie and took out a manuscript, "Director He, my skills are not high, the things I wrote may not meet your standards, please give me your guidance."
He Zhimin, naturally, wouldn't refuse such a small matter. Not only did they invite him, but they also brought Maotai wine. Although he worked in the provincial party committee, the opportunity to drink Maotai was not common.
Taking the manuscript, He Zhimin didn't read it immediately but smiled, "Zhijin, since you're a friend of Junjie, you're my friend. I like to be straightforward. Before I revise the manuscript, you must tell me what it's for."
Zhao Zhijin rubbed his hands, "Director He, to be honest, I've been recommended by our department to support agriculture. In a few days, there will be a provincial mobilization meeting for officials to support agriculture. I've been chosen by the superiors to give a speech."
As soon as he said this, Gu Xixi, who was whispering with Cheng Jemin, was stunned. She wasn't a fool and immediately understood Fu Junjie's sinister intentions. The speech was originally Cheng Jemin's, and now, in this setting, it would be a huge embarrassment for Cheng Jemin!
Gu Xixi, extremely angry, was about to stand up but was held back by Cheng Jemin.
Actually, Cheng Jemin was also unhappy, but the sentence in the diary that one must remain calm in the face of major events stopped his anger.
PS: Thank you all for your support of Xiao Mao. During the Spring Festival, I wish all my brothers a happy new year! May you gallop forward and become rich soon!