Chapter 168 Chapter 168

Over the years, with the help of Zhu Ziqiang and others, Hu Minghong has established an urban and rural construction company, which specializes in contracting the construction of office buildings and teaching buildings in towns and towns in Gongxun County. After a few years, he has made a lot of money. This is Zhu Ziqiang's "stealth of iron" in those days.For Zhu Ziqiang, Hu Minghong has always been very kind to him. When Zhu Dachang died, Hu Minghong led his wife to help with the logistics for three days and three nights. When the pork belly died, Hu Minghong was equally enthusiastic.Zhu Ziqiang is very grateful for this alone, and Hu Minghong is a good person, and has always regarded Zhu Ziqiang as a true friend.

Moreover, the friendship between the two was established during Zhu Ziqiang's sexual enlightenment stage. It was Hu Minghong who made Zhu Ziqiang see female physiology for the first time.Let Zhu Ziqiang rise from the sexual obscurity period of copulating with dogs to the intellectual class.For men, there are two kinds of relationships that are particularly strong, one is comrades-in-arms who have lived and died together, and the other has a common language in terms of sex.Hu Minghong is Zhu Ziqiang's sexual enlightenment teacher. In some subtle feelings, the relationship between the two is closer than ordinary friends.

But now Zhu Ziqiang is the mayor of Qugao, and the status of the two has fundamentally changed. Some relationships can no longer be as casual and friendly as before, just like when Wu Fei faced Zhu Ziqiang when he was young, he was "dirty" and kept moving. Just scold Zhu Ziqiang as a dog, and now I can't hear him swearing like before. If you get something, you have to pay the corresponding price, especially for people in the officialdom, the innocence of youth is replaced by sophistication, the pure heart of a fist is tainted with a thick utilitarian color, sincerity and kindness are slowly worn away, and the ups and downs The tastes of life are hidden by Xuexue.

After receiving Hu Minghong's call to invite him to dinner, Zhu Ziqiang thought about it for more than ten seconds. This was impossible before, but now Zhu Ziqiang has to think about it.Because he is already a celebrity in Qushi, and he is also a parent official, so when he has dinner with a construction boss, he always has to take everyone's tongue into consideration.Zhu Ziqiang still agreed, and Hu Minghong let out a sigh of relief. The phone call made him feel pressured. There were not three businessmen in Qugao who could invite Zhu Ziqiang and Mayor Zhu to dinner.Fortunately, he, Hu Minghong, is one of them.

The wine is Moutai, the food is a mutton feast, a roast leg of lamb, a pot of hot lamb, a plate of haggis, and three large plates of golden lamb chops, which are of high grade.In addition to Hu Minghong, there were Xu Hongwei, Director of Qugao Construction Committee, Ma Xiangyang, Director of Qugao Land and Resources Bureau, Lu Guoming, President of Qugao City Construction Bank, and Zhu Ziqiang, a total of five people.Hu Minghong was very thoughtful, and only invited these three leaders who were related to the survival and development of the construction company. He knew Zhu Ziqiang and what needs to be solved, so be direct, don't beat around the bush, let alone make a big show of it.

Hu Minghong has spotted Qugao's construction industry, and plans to use Zhu Ziqiang's strength to enter Qugao. His urban and rural construction company has developed well in the past two years, and has been officially upgraded in accordance with relevant regulations. When Zhu Ziqiang came in, the four of them stood up unanimously and gave up the first place together.Zhu Ziqiang was very disgusted with the habit of talking about things at the dinner table, but Hu Minghong was different. He was a businessman, and it was impossible for him to bring people to the office for a formal introduction.The five talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was relatively relaxed.

After three glasses of wine, Hu Minghong said: "Mayor Zhu, the three leaders, first of all, thank you for your kindness today! I am not educated, and I have only been working in construction for a short time. If there is anything wrong with the hospitality, please ask the leaders Forgive me a lot!" Lu Guoming, the president of CCB, is a Hui nationality. He has a curved plateau red and black face, and his red face is even more striking when he is drunk: "Boss Hu is modest! To be honest, today we are the ones who are in your favor, and Zhu Shi It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have dinner together.”

At this time, Zhu Ziqiang had no choice but to speak. Hu Minghong thanked him as soon as he came. He said this in order to express his wishes later, while Lu Guoming pushed the front to him, with two meanings. On the surface, it was to compliment Zhu Ziqiang's integrity. , opposed to eating and drinking, but secretly said that today's meal is entirely for Zhu Ziqiang's sake.So whether to help Hu Minghong or not depends on Zhu Ziqiang's attitude. Zhu Ziqiang smiled and said: "President Lu is serious! Many comrades invite me to dinner, not because they don't give them face, but because the influence is not good. The municipal party committee has already issued relevant documents. There will inevitably be problems. Boss Hu and I are from the same hometown. I was taken care of by him when I was young, especially when my parents passed away. That's right... old Hu, stop arguing! Hehe, we don't talk about work at the dinner table. I deal with these three people often, and we are brothers in private. Come, let me toast the three brothers!"

Zhu Ziqiang's words sound nice, but he didn't actually express his position. First, he explained his relationship with Hu Minghong, and he must repay his kindness, but when the conversation changed, he didn't talk about work at the wine table.Hu Minghong kept apologizing, feeling a little puzzled, why did you invite these people here without talking about work?Putting aside work, the three of them would not even invite him to dinner.Hu Minghong was not in a hurry. Since Zhu Ziqiang came, he made it clear that he would help him. How to help him was a matter for the official, and he, a local boss, couldn't get in the way.

When it comes to gossip, I haven't found anyone who can surpass Zhu Ziqiang among Qugao's cadres. They talk from the sky to the ground, from abroad to China, from Clinton to Putin, and from football to wine making. Anyway, Zhu Ziqiang is on the sidelines. Talking nonsense while persuading them to drink, after an hour, the three of them were dizzy from being drunk by him. At this time, Zhu Ziqiang glanced at Hu Minghong. The latter was clever, and this was also the reason for his success. "President Lu, Director Ma, Director Xu, my small company recently wanted to develop Qugao, please help me out, I hope you will take care of it in the future!" Hu Minghong said very directly, without any hidden meaning.

As the saying goes, drunken heart understands, not to mention that the three of them are party members and cadres who have been tested for alcohol. As soon as Hu Minghong finished speaking, the three of them turned to look at Zhu Ziqiang. Zhu Ziqiang coughed dryly, then smiled and said, "This... everyone can figure it out. If it is within the scope of the principle, I will help Boss Hu handle it." When Zhu Ziqiang had a dry cough, Hu Minghong was very nervous. He almost watched Zhu Ziqiang grow up. Although he didn't fully understand this person's temperament, he acted quite decisively.Seeing Zhu Ziqiang's statement, Hu Minghong was secretly relieved. The so-called scope of principles was superficial. The other three were quite happy with Zhu Ziqiang's resignation. They would also save a lot of worry if they asked Zhu Ziqiang for anything in the future. Although Hu Minghong is rich, he doesn't like publicity. Until now, he still buys his own ticket and takes the bus when he goes out. His clothes are unremarkable, and he looks like a real self-employed.Early the next morning, Hu Minghong boarded the bus back to Gongxun, and called Zhu Ziqiang to say goodbye before leaving. This was a matter of courtesy. When Zhu Ziqiang received a call from Hu Minghong, he thought of Yang Shaohua and his wife. After returning to Dog Street, the old couple refused to go to Chunjiang again. Hearing that Hu Minghong was going back, Zhu Ziqiang hurriedly asked him to wait for the next shift. He bought a microwave oven, but he didn't need it, so he thought of taking it back for the old man to use. He called Luo Yong, who was in the garage, and originally wanted to find Zhang Yuansheng, but then he thought, this is a private matter, even if he has a good relationship with Zhang Yuansheng and is his secretary, he can't dictate everything to him.And this matter also reflects a filial piety, how can the practice of filial piety be easily handled by others. Zhu Ziqiang grabbed a jacket and put it on, picked up the microwave oven, took a taxi and rushed to the station.After Qugao Station was involved in pig liver, part of the funds were invested for reconstruction. The operation, scheduling, and management were in order, and the order and sanitation of the station were well done. Zhu Ziqiang carried the microwave oven to find the bus of Qugao Zhigong. Hu Minghong was not there. , Zhu Ziqiang planned to wait, maybe he went to the bathroom?The owner of the car was the driver, a middle-aged man in a gray suit, his head and face were covered with dust, and his clothes were stained with oil. Seeing Zhu Ziqiang coming over with something, he greeted him very warmly: "Your house, Bring goods?" Zhu Ziqiang smiled and said, "Yes, take something home." The middle-aged man's skin is very fair, but a little dirty, and his face can't hide the vicissitudes of life. Looking at the outer packaging of the carton, he still smiled and said, "Come on, let me put it for you." Zhu Ziqiang couldn't push it, so he had to give him the things. After seeing the microwave oven in the trunk under the car, the driver said with a smile on his face, "Your house, twenty yuan a piece." Zhu Ziqiang was a little overwhelmed, the fare to Qugao was only 30, and he charged 20 for bringing something?What's more, he didn't ask the owner of the car to take it, so he hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile: "You misunderstood, I asked a friend to help me take it back." When the car owner heard the words, the smile on his face disappeared immediately, and he asked with a straight face, "Which belt do you want?" Zhu Ziqiang smiled and said, "I'm not here at the moment, maybe I've gone to the bathroom, I'll call and ask." The owner of the car turned around and got into the car, ignoring Zhu Ziqiang. Hu Minghong really ran to the bathroom, and just in time to rush out after answering Zhu Ziqiang's call, "Ziqiang, I kept you waiting for a long time. I just felt sick to my stomach. Where is that thing?" Zhu Ziqiang pointed to the car body and said, "The driver put it in the suitcase. I don't need a microwave oven issued by the unit. Please bring it to Mr. Yang." At this moment, the owner of the car stuck his head out from the window of the driver's cab, and said in a strange way: "If you ask someone to take it, you will also be charged for freight! Twenty!" Hu Minghong also froze for a moment, dare to say that in front of Zhu Ziqiang?My heart got angry, and my voice became louder: "I didn't bring anything, just a microwave oven and you still accept it as checked baggage?" The owner of the car rolled his eyes and said disdainfully: "Aren't you showing off your shame? Are you going to bring something for him and charge him ten yuan?" Hu Minghong almost blushed and his neck was thick. Zhu Ziqiang pulled him and said with a smile on his face: "Master, even if this is the case, it is my business with him. According to regulations, passengers can carry 20 kilograms of luggage with them. The microwave oven is not overweight, right?" ? Why do you still need to charge the shipping fee?" The driver snorted coldly: "This is my car, you can take it as you want? You don't agree? If you don't accept it, you can take another car! I'm impatient to pull you!" While talking, he jumped out of the car angrily. After opening the suitcase, he took out the microwave oven and threw it out. Zhu Ziqiang could have easily caught it, but instead he pulled Hu Minghong and took a look back. The microwave oven was thrown on the ground with a "bang" With a muffled sound, Zhu Ziqiang looked at the driver coldly: "You took the thing and put it away. What do you mean now?" The driver didn't expect this, so he simply said arrogantly: "I'll pass it to you! Why throw it away?" Zhu Ziqiang laughed and said, "Okay, are you determined to eat me?" The driver bluffed and said: "Brother, don't talk nonsense! Who knows what you have in there? Are you trying to get a broken thing to deceive me? Let me tell you, I have seen people like you a lot! What kind of bastard at the station No? Just because you still want to hit me, you are too young!" Hu Minghong was so angry that her whole body trembled. She had seen some scenes in the construction business in these years, and had dealt with quite a few people, but it was the first time she saw such a blackmailer.But he's just a businessman, and when it comes to fighting with hands, his two stems can't stand it.Zhu Ziqiang shook his head, pointed at the driver and said, "Looking at you, you have been driving for a few years, right? You can't do business like this. Small profits are worthless. Although the money is not much, twenty yuan makes everyone happy. Well, it doesn't matter if I give it to you, but what's the difference between you and robbing someone like this? Is it worthwhile to make enemies with someone for a little money?" Hearing this, the driver spat in a "bah" voice: "Hey! Seeing that you are well-dressed and look like a human being, and you don't care about twenty yuan, then what tricks are you playing? Please bring it! This thing needs someone else Bring? That’s right, twenty yuan, I think people nowadays can’t even get twenty yuan. What the hell! Pick up your trash and let me go!” Zhu Ziqiang smiled instead of anger, bent down to open the package of the microwave oven, pointed to the foam plastic inside and said, "What are you afraid of? It's shockproof, do you think it's broken? Look! This is a brand new microwave oven, hehe, driver Brother, you are in business, so I won’t make it difficult for you, we have something to discuss, it’s still the same as before, I’ll ask my friend to help me take it down, and I won’t mention the previous unpleasantness, how about it?” Hu Minghong said angrily: "I won't take his car anymore! Change to the next shift! Ziqiang ignore him, let's go!" The driver sneered and said, "I won't refund the fare, you can sit or not!" Just at this time, a few women dressed in gorgeous clothes came over with playful smiles, surrounded Zhu Ziqiang and Hu Minghong and said, "Bosses, do you want to take a break, fifty yuan a time." Before the two could react, one of them leaned on Zhu Ziqiang: "This boss is so handsome, I'll 'rest' with you...do you want a 20% discount?" Zhu Ziqiang smiled wryly again and again, a majestic mayor encountered a solicitation in broad daylight.The driver laughed and scolded: "Hey, sisters, do you want to do business? I'm blocking my way, and there's a 20% discount, and they only charge 30!" The woman who was pestering Zhu Ziqiang was at least forty years old, her face was covered with thick powder cream, she rolled her eyes and said, "This is a human, not a pig! Pork costs more than ten yuan a catty Woolen cloth." Hu Minghong waved his hands impatiently to drive away a few women, then looked at the driver angrily and said, "Do you believe I will call you to complain?" The driver laughed loudly and said, "Don't pretend to be like me, play one and see! Play it!" Zhu Ziqiang held down Hu Minghong, ignored the driver, turned around and called Luo Yong, and then left without saying a word, carrying the microwave oven. His current status cannot be compared with this kind of person, and no matter how he handles it, it will have a negative impact , the surface had no choice but to swallow the bad breath abruptly. Who knows that the driver is not forgiving. Seeing Zhu Ziqiang pulling Hu Minghong away with a displeased face, he laughed loudly from behind: "Hey, boss! Those girls just said that you can use the microwave oven to pay for the money. I tell you to go to rest. !" Seeing that Zhu Ziqiang didn't answer, he let out bursts of unbridled laughter. With a livid face, Zhu Ziqiang looked back at the license plate number, and pulled Hu Minghong, who was flushed with anger, out of the station.