Gangzi was sitting in the car. It was quite refreshing at first, but then he fell asleep at some point.

When he opened his eyes, he found that it was already dawn outside. Just as he was about to straighten up, he found that the car was lying on its back.

After a lot of trouble, the local commune government finally sent a tractor to tow the car to Bishui County.

The backbone of their car crew is of course Deputy Secretary Lu from the main factory. Originally, they did not want to go through the local government, but now that the car has broken down, they can only ask for assistance.

When they arrived at the county government and showed their identities, County Magistrate Wang did not dare to neglect them and quickly invited the guests to the guest house for breakfast, even though it was almost noon.

"Secretary Lu, welcome to our Bishui County to inspect and guide our work."

County Magistrate Wang was still very polite. Although the other party was not their direct superior, he could not resist the golden name of his automobile factory.

The transportation companies in the county, as well as some large fleets, all need to purchase trucks. If they can connect with the automobile factory, then they don't have to worry about buying cars in the future.

Lu Wen waved his hand humbly: "County Magistrate Wang is too polite. We would also like to thank the local government for their strong support."

Although it sounds polite, it still has a condescending air in it. There is nothing I can do about it, it has become a habit over the years.

"It's all what we should do."

County Magistrate Wang kept his attitude very low, trying to figure out the other party's intention, but it was difficult to ask him directly, so he started to make insinuations.

"Secretary Lu rarely comes to our Bishui County. If there is anything we need to do, just ask, and we will actively cooperate with the work."

"I really have something to trouble you."

Lu Wen directly explained the purpose of his visit: he wanted to borrow a car and go to the countryside to find someone.

Looking for someone?

Could it be that there is still a big shot hiding in our Bishui County, and we need a deputy secretary of the automobile factory to visit him in person?

County Magistrate Wang's heart suddenly became hot. People at this time had a strong attachment to their hometown. If there was such a person in the county, he would definitely be willing to help the automobile factory.

So he didn't care about being polite or impolite, and asked directly: "I don't know which commune the person you are looking for is from, and what is his name?"

Gangzi was eating a big bun. He was already hungry from all the hard work. When he heard the inquiry, he felt quite proud, so he interrupted and said:

"He is my friend and brother, his name is Liu Qingshan."

Liu Qingshan! Why is it this Comrade Liu again?

County Magistrate Wang was surprised at first, and then his face became happy: Since we are all acquaintances, it will be easy to handle.

After dinner, the county's small convoy sent two jeeps, accompanied by County Magistrate Wang personally, and also called Zheng Hongqi, who had more contact with Liu Qingshan, and then all the way to Jiapigou.

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"County Magistrate Wang, Magistrate Zheng, welcome to our Jiapigou!"

After Secretary Sun of the Commune had finished greeting, Liu Qingshan came forward to greet him, greeting him warmly and extending his hand first.

After shaking hands with him, Zheng Hongqi said succinctly: "Qingshan, you are the leader of the Spring City Automobile Factory. I have something to talk to you about."

Liu Qingshan understood, but soon became even more confused: Why is the car factory looking for me? There seems to be no intersection?

Then I saw the door of the jeep behind opened, and a figure came out, shouting: "Qingshan!"

Gangzi, when did this guy become a leader?

Liu Qingshan was even more confused.

When Lu Wen also got out of the car door, Liu Qingshan suddenly realized: It turns out that Gangzi is the leader, and the real leader is here.

How do you tell it's the leader? It's very simple, just look at your weight.

Lu Wen is one of those rare fat people nowadays, especially his belly, which protrudes forward like a small basin, which is very eye-catching.

Having a big belly at this time is the envy of everyone. It proves that a good life, good food and good drinks are the reason why the belly can grow so big.

County Magistrate Wang introduced in the middle: "Qingshan, this is Secretary Lu from the automobile factory. He came to see you specially."

Although he was confused, Liu Qingshan still greeted him with a smile. They were all guests. Moreover, Gangzi was in high spirits, and it didn't look like he had done anything bad.

After shaking hands and greeting each other, they let the guests go home. It was quite cold outside, and it was indeed not the place to talk.

Liu Qingshan directly sent the guests to his grandfather's house, after all, it was quieter here.

As he walked, Liu Qingshan continued to introduce: "It's a coincidence that my family is killing a pig today, just in time to entertain distinguished guests."

Lu Wen also laughed: "It's better to come early than to come by chance. I haven't eaten pig-killing vegetables in the countryside for many years, so I'm in luck today."

He had just paid attention to the young man named Liu Qingshan. He was very young. Apart from his energetic appearance and particularly bright eyes, there was nothing special about him for the time being.

But Lu Wen had lived a long life and knew that people should not be judged by their appearance, so he did not look down upon him at all, and there was a sense of intimacy in his words.

Entering the house, Liu Shikui, Grandpa Guaizi and other village elders were sitting on the kang chatting.

Seeing another guest coming, he quickly gave way to the kang.

This is also the local rule for entertaining guests, and the treatment is relatively high.

"I can't get on the kang anymore. I can't cross my legs."

Lu Wen smiled and thanked him without any pretense, and immediately won the favor of these old people.

After a while of humility, everyone sat down one after another. When Liu Qingshan saw that he couldn't sit down, he quickly added another table in the room.

Originally, Lu Wen wanted to talk about business first, but when he saw there were too many people, the key was that the food and wine were all served, so let’s eat first.

Anyway, when he was in Bishui County, he had already called the factory to explain the situation and scheduled the phone call for tomorrow, so he was not in a hurry.

There were two tables on the kang, one for Liu Shikui and the old people in the village, and one for the village secretaries or village chiefs of each brigade.

There is another table on the ground, and this table is the best: there are the leaders of Chuncheng, the two county magistrates, the commune secretary, the brigade party secretary and captain, plus Liu Qingshan, an ordinary commune member, from top to bottom

, all levels of representatives are present.

Several older girls from the village who came to help served the dishes as if they were flowing water.

The butchered pig dishes are all the same: a plate of white meat, a plate of blood sausage, a large pot of sauerkraut, and a platter of tripe, heart, and liver.

"Everyone here is a guest, so don't be polite, just use your chopsticks."

Liu Shikui raised his voice first, and the banquet officially began.

Gangzi didn't care about anything, he was just like his own family here. He was not polite at all. He picked up a big piece of fat meat, dipped it in minced garlic, and praised while eating: "This pork is good, it's so oily."

, it smells so good!”

This time the atmosphere was really raised. Lu Wen also took a piece of large blood sausage and stuffed it into his mouth:

"Well, it's delicious, fresh and tender, and the craftsmanship is amazing!"

He is also an old gourmet, and he knows that such authentic blood sausage cannot be eaten in big restaurants in the city.

Even County Magistrate Wang and Magistrate Zheng were not polite. These days, no one can eat meat all the time. Eating such a good butchered pig dish is just to satisfy the craving.

These plates of dishes are all for you to eat and refill, just open your belly.

During this period, Lin Zhi also came over and was polite. With a smile on her face, she told the guests to eat and drink well.

As the hostess of the house, if you are not enthusiastic when killing pigs for guests and are reluctant to ask guests to eat meat, you will be laughed at behind your back for being petty.

"Mom, Grandpa and I are taking care of you here. You can go back and have a relaxing meal."

Liu Qingshan actually saw more than others. In addition to seeing his mother's joy, he could also feel his mother's complicated emotions of joy and sorrow.

The pigs at home are fed by their mother three times a day, scoop by scoop. How could they not have feelings?

After working so hard for a year, the pigs were killed immediately. Of course, the mother felt uncomfortable.

But it's really hard for a mother to be hospitable and generous in front of guests.

Lin Zhi smiled and nodded towards her son. From her son's eyes, she knew that he understood her thoughts, and she felt extremely comforted.

Walking out of the house and into the outhouse, she picked up her apron and gently wiped the corners of her eyes: Sanfeng'er has really grown up, and can support the family, and even entertained big officials from the province and county!

“The food is served!”

Accompanied by the crisp voices of the girls, each person brought two more plates of food into the room.

When these two plates of food were placed on the table, everyone couldn't help but be startled, and their eyes widened in unison.

Fried eggs with leeks.

Fried vermicelli with celery.

Two plates of very ordinary home-cooked dishes, but in the twelfth lunar month of winter, they immediately became extraordinary.

These days, in the winter in the north, the main vegetables are the third vegetable: radish, cabbage, and potatoes.

If I want to eat other vegetables, I don’t have the money to buy them anywhere.

At this moment, everyone's eyes seemed to turn green when they saw the dark green leeks and green celery on the plate.

Liu Qingshan said at the right time: "These are vegetables grown in our Jiapigou greenhouse. No one is willing to eat them. Today we are entertaining distinguished guests. This is the first time they are on the table. Come and come, everyone stretches out their chopsticks."

Give it a try."

A pair of chopsticks picked up leeks and celery respectively.

Lu Wen tasted a piece of celery first: it was very crispy in the mouth, and it also had the unique medicinal aroma of celery, which was good.
To be continued...