Chapter 41 The old fox and the little hunter(1/2)
Under the guidance of a government worker, Chen Jiakang walked towards the guest house in a graceful manner.
From time to time, he would use that weird Hong Kong-style Mandarin to exchange a few words with the Bishui County leaders accompanying him, or laugh a few times. He really seemed to be giving advice and chatting and laughing.
Next to Chen Jiakang was a tall, young and beautiful female secretary, wearing a hip-covering short skirt that was rarely seen in the mainland. Her high heels made a crunching sound when she stepped on the stone road.
This made the accompanying staff want to see it but were embarrassed to see it. They were worried about being rude, but they felt itchy and couldn't help but want to see it.
Chen Jiakang stepped into the restaurant, and an enthusiastic voice came from the front: "Wow, Hou Gouhengendou!"
The accompanying leaders of Bishui County were all stunned: Could it be that another Hong Kong businessman has arrived?
Even Chen Jiakang was stunned, and when he saw the open arms on the other side, he gave him a warm hug and said hello in Cantonese.
The most shocked person was Zheng Hongqi, because he recognized that the other person was the young man who had left a deep impression on him: Liu Qingshan!
Listening to the proficient Cantonese spoken by the young man, Zheng Hongqi was overjoyed: Isn't this a translator delivered to his door?
Language barrier is the biggest problem when dealing with Hong Kong businessmen and foreign businessmen. It is inconvenient to communicate on many things. We talk like chickens and ducks, which really delays things. Now we have our own people, which is great.
That's right, Zheng Hongqi already regards Liu Qingshan as one of his own.
This is not because of forming a gang, but because Liu Qingshan is from Bishui County. In this era, nostalgia is the most important.
If someone in his hometown is prosperous, he will definitely take care of his fellow villagers more or less.
Seeing that Liu Qingshan was having a lively chat with the Hong Kong businessmen, Zheng Hongqi quietly pulled the Secretary H, County Magistrate, to signal that he had something to say.
The secretary's surname is Gao and he is in his fifties. He has worked from the grassroots level and is practical and capable. The county magistrate's surname is Wang and he is also a local cadre in Bishui.
The two men were covered up when a Cheng Yaojin came out of nowhere, and then they heard Zheng Hongqi whisper to them: "That young man is from our place. It will be much easier to communicate now."
Secretary Gao's dark face seemed to be a little darker: "How come we from Bishui County can speak the language of Hong Kong Island?"
"He is indeed from our county. He not only speaks Cantonese, but also English. He is the same Liu Qingshan who was in the newspaper last time."
Zheng Hongqi continued to introduce in a low voice, and even felt his face light up.
County Magistrate Wang next to him said, "Good thing, good thing. We were a little uneasy at first, but now that we have our own people, we feel much more at ease."
As a result, Secretary Gao gave me a dirty look: "What are you worried about? How can Hong Kong businessmen deceive us? If we just spend this little money, they won't look down on us at all."
County Magistrate Wang and Zheng Hongqi could only smile. Then, they saw Liu Qingshan, who had finished greeting the Hong Kong businessmen, walking towards them:
"Hello, leaders, I came uninvited and became an uninvited guest. Please criticize me."
As soon as he heard his accent, it was indeed familiar and friendly. Secretary Gao immediately waved his rough hand with a smile: "What are you criticizing? You can take the initiative to contribute to the county. I can't praise you enough."
While speaking, he also used the palm of his hand to pat Liu Qingshan's shoulders hard several times. Well, it was quite real.
"Thank you for your trust, leadership."
Liu Qingshan responded, and then Zheng Hongqi introduced: "Qingshan, this is our Secretary Gao, and this is our County Magistrate Wang."
After Liu Qingshan said hello to each of them, County Magistrate Wang whispered again: "Comrade Xiao Liu, just accompany Mr. Chen to have dinner together. Remember, you must accompany Hong Kong businessmen."
Secretary Gao also added next to him: "Yes, when Hong Kong businessmen come to our place, it is equivalent to guests in our own home (qiě). They must eat and drink well."
Soon, everyone was seated at a large round table, and Chen Jiakang was naturally given the seat of honor. On the left was his secretary, and on the right was Liu Qingshan, the new guest.
Other leaders sit in order according to their positions. There is no need to arrange this at all. They know which seat they should sit in.
Liu Qingshan was not a stranger at all. He had a great time chatting with Chen Jiakang, and he would explain a few words to the leaders present from time to time, taking very comprehensive care of him.
The leaders of Bishui County who were present were also amazed: If they didn't know this young man well and knew that he was a farmer, but they didn't know, based on his words and deeds, they would have thought he was trained by some big family.
Even though these pants still have patches, don’t call them a joke to Hong Kong businessmen. I’ll get a uniform later. After all, they represent the face of our county.
Soon, the dishes were put on the table. Liu Qingshan took a look and saw, my dear, the table is full of delicacies. I am really lucky today.
It seemed that the county had been careful and knew that this Hong Kong businessman wanted to invest in the mountain goods business, so they bought all the mountain goods they could get away with.
When the wine was poured, it was Maotai. This time, Liu Qingshan could only look at it with greed. He was treated the same as the female secretary and drank mountain wine produced by the county winery.
Secretary Gao was in a good mood and introduced the dishes from time to time. Liu Qingshan was responsible for relaying to Chen Jiakang:
"Mr. Chen, these are the lips produced in the mountains. The lips are the big lips of the moose. Because they eat grass all year round, they are a rare delicacy."
Well, in fact, the principle is similar to that of a pig's mouth.
"And this is roe deer meat, which is what we call silly roe deer locally. This kind of animal is very curious and wants to study everything. For example, if you hold a shotgun, the silly roe deer will think, you hold a fire
Stick, gesture something at me, and then bang, the gun went off."
Hearing Liu Qingshan's funny words, the female secretary giggled: "This silly roe deer is really interesting."
Liu Qingshan also laughed, but his heart was full of contempt: When you came to our Bishui County, didn't you treat us like stupid roe deer to fool you?
It's a pity that you made the wrong calculation. If the stupid roe deer gets impatient, he will get into trouble.
When a large plate of bear paws was served, even Liu Qingshan was stunned. Speaking of which, he had never eaten this stuff before.
In a few years, the Wildlife Protection Law will be promulgated, and it will be difficult to eat this food.
Why are you so polite? Just give it a try.
I picked up a piece of trembling bear paw, which was full of soup, and put it in my mouth. It was soft and chewy, with a mellow aroma of honey. It was much more delicious than eating pig paws.
The chef who delivered the food introduced the cooking method of bear paw, which was a very complicated process.
Liu Qingshan suddenly realized: Let alone bear paws, if you just get a few big pig trotters and cook them in the same way, the taste will definitely not be any worse.
Chen Jiakang also praised it: "It's really a good thing. If it is shipped to Hong Kong Island, it will definitely be sold at a good price."
"Yes, yes, I wish us a happy cooperation."
County Magistrate Wang also took the opportunity to raise his glass and toast.
Secretary Gao was more impatient: "If there is no problem, we will sign the contract this afternoon. Don't worry, Mr. Chen. Our mountain products from Gada were specially sent to the palace as tribute in the past. There is no need to say anything about their quality."
Chen Jiakang was also worried about the long nights and dreamy dreams. He hoped that if the contract was signed quickly and the other party sent the money, he would run away quickly.
I originally wanted to stay here for a few more days, but unexpectedly, a young man who can speak Cantonese came here. Who knows if there will be any mishaps later?
Although he was anxious, he couldn't show it on the surface. Chen Jiakang wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin: "It's not urgent, I'll wait until my legal team comes over."
Secretary Gao waved his big hand: "Why is it so troublesome? Let's make a decision and sign it and it's done."
Chen Jiakang reluctantly agreed, and the atmosphere at the wine table became even more lively.
Liu Qingshan had to translate back and forth for them while picking food into his mouth, which was very busy.
When he was almost done eating, he took a sip of wine. Not to mention, the wine made from wild mountain grapes was no worse in taste than those foreign wines, but it just didn't have the reputation.
Chen Jiakang also drank a lot of wine and started talking about trains. In short, he just wanted to show off how prominent he was in Hong Kong Island. He was the guest of the Governor. He played golf with Mr. Huo, Mr. Li and others every day, and he would meet up with a few big friends when he had nothing to do.
Celebrities go to his mansion to drive party ladders and so on.
Hearing this, his eyes widened as he looked at those bumpkins.
Liu Qingshan watched with cold eyes, feeling it was funny in his heart, so he said a few words to Chen Jiakang in English without hesitation.
Chen Jiakang was stunned for a moment. The female secretary next to him hurriedly whispered a few words in his ear. Then the guy started to yell, "I'm sorry. I'm happy today. I drank a little too much. I didn't hear Liu clearly."
Sir speaks English.”
After a few words of concealment, he put on a stern attitude: "You asked me what my English name is, and to be honest with you, although I was born in Hong Kong Island, I am very patriotic and will never take an English name.
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good!
The leaders headed by Secretary Gao all clapped their hands. This was definitely not flattery, but respect from the bottom of their hearts.
But Liu Qingshan would not let him go easily, and he no longer spoke English. Instead, he said in Hong Kong Mandarin that everyone could understand: "Mr. Chen, is Governor Xia Dingji's health okay?"
Chen Jiakang did not doubt that he was there, and nodded with a bright face: "Very good, very good. Mr. Governor is very hospitable. We often taste delicious brandy together."
Under the table, the female secretary secretly stepped on Chen Jiakang with the heel of her shoe. The guy immediately picked up his wine glass and drank to cover it up, thinking in his mind: Did I say the wrong thing again?
In fact, he is only from eastern Guangdong and knows little about the situation on Hong Kong Island.
The female secretary is from Hong Kong Island, and she is also the hidden leader of the duo.
She first smiled charmingly, and then said: "Chairman Chen drank very happily today, and his words were a bit hasty."
"Mr. Xia Dingji only served as acting governor for a few days in May last year. The current governor is Sir Youde. We often attend cocktail parties organized by him."
Only then did Chen Jiakang realize where he was showing his cowardice. He glanced at Liu Qingshan through the lenses and cursed in his heart: You are a bastard.
For a moment, there was a slight silence at the wine table, and even Secretary Gao felt that this Hong Kong businessman was too bragging.
County Magistrate Wang became suspicious and asked Liu Qingshan: "Xiao Liu, what do you mean by acting as governor?"
Even if he didn't ask, Liu Qingshan would still have to explain: "He is the temporary agent selected during the short period of time when the original governor resigned and the new governor has not yet taken office."
Understood.
County Magistrate Wang nodded and looked at the Hong Kong businessmen with a different look than before.
Liu Qingshan calmly continued chatting with the Hong Kong businessman: "Mr. Chen, you like to invite actresses to your parties. Is your villa also in the Pingdingshan area?"
"Of course, my villa is in Pingdingshan, and I am a neighbor of Mr. Li."
Chen Jiakang climbed up the pole, but he had no idea that Liu Qingshan had set a trap for him again.
To be continued...