Chu Zigao traveled around the world and has always been a shrewd businessman. After much experience, he no longer believes in the world with true feelings and friendship, especially not believing that there is no uncompromising friendship between officials and businessmen. Now he believes that Xia Xiang and him have maintained a gentleman's friendship for so many years, which finally made his dry heart feel moved for a long time.**

Chu Zigao welcomed Xia Xiang and his party respectfully and enthusiastically. Cao Shugui, even Ruohan, shook hands with Chu Zigao. Chu Zigao was even more excited and could not suppress his inner excitement for a long time. Especially Cao Shugui's words made him cry again without any prospects.

"Uncle Chu, I have always missed Chu Fenglou's signature dish. I wonder if I can still eat it now?"

"Yes, I will definitely do it. I will cook myself." The daughter of the provincial party secretary and the governor's wife were still like the young girl back then, but her identity was very different. She also called him Uncle Chu. How could Chu Zigao not be flattered?

What made Chu Zigao almost unable to stand firm was that even Ruohan shook hands with him gently: "I also remember that Uncle Chu's Chu Fenglou has a unique signature dish."

Chu Zigao didn't understand politics very much, but Yan City was too close to the capital. He was influenced by the movements in the capital, and he also knew who Lian Ruohan was in front of him, and he also knew that Wu Caiyang was about to step into the highest political stage in the country next step. Well, the daughter of the national leader also called him uncle. How lucky he was!

Chu Zigao could hardly speak, and he felt that he had been in vain for decades, his head was dizzy and he was almost unstable.

After Xia Xiang and his party entered the hotel one after another, Chu Zigao woke up. He hurried to the kitchen, pushed the chef away, took off his clothes, rolled up his sleeves, and went to work in person: "I'll take care of the spoon today!"

Chu Zigao was also a chef back then, but he had never had a spoon for many years. His actions shocked everyone and didn't know what was going on.

When Chu Zigao was so tired that he sweated heavily and brought several signature dishes from Chu Fenglou to Xia Xiang’s table one by one, Xia Xiang nodded to Chu Zigao: "Thank you for your hard work, Zigao, I am very moved to let you cook in person."

One sentence made Chu Zigao feel that his hard work and hard work were worth it.

What made him even more gratified was that his cooking skills were unanimously praised by Cao Shuyan and Lian Ruohan, and he quickly swept away his dishes, giving him great satisfaction. He felt that he was even more happy than earning 10 million.

Perhaps it is the most touching first love and the sweetest memories. Lian Ruohan, who has tasted all the world's delicious food, really likes the dishes made by Chu Zigao himself, as if time has passed. The past has reappeared. I recall that Cao Shugao and Xia Xiang first met and met at Chu Fenglou. Thinking about the beginning, Lian Ruohan commented on Chu Zigao's signature dishes at Chu Fenglou, which woke Chu Zigao up a lot, benefited Chu Zigao a lot, and laid the foundation for the prosperity of Chu Zigao's future business.

Yan City is the first place for Xia Xiang and Cao Shugui to meet. It is also the first place for Xia Xiang and Lian Ruohan to fall in love. It leaves Xia Xiang and Cao Shugui to have too many memories and beauty. Chu Zigao, as the first friend Xia Xiang met when he started. Although he didn't help Xia Xiang, he also provided a run-up for Xia Xiang's takeoff.

Today's reunion has added a lot of feelings and reminiscences of life. Xia wanted to invite Chu Zigao to sit down and asked Chu Zigao some topics about business and future plans. It was like chatting about home, with a friendly and casual tone.

Chu Zigao slowly relaxed. He used to be nervous when he saw officials of all sizes. He didn't know what excessive demands the other party would make. He was nervous when he saw Xia Xiang. He always wanted to do something for Xia Xiang, but he didn't dare to speak, for fear that Xia would criticize him.

There is a huge gap between people, and there is also a world of difference between high-ranking officials and high-ranking officials. Chu Zigao has been brewing emotions for a long time. Finally, when he clinked glasses with Xia Xiang, he said: "I have known Governor Xia for more than ten years. Thanks to the leaders for their care for me for many years. I have always felt guilty that I was unable to do anything for the leaders. Giving money is too vulgar. I also know that the leaders are most disgusted with others giving money. Giving gifts is too vulgar. No gift can express my gratitude to the leaders. Today I dare to make a request to the leaders and ask for instructions."

Xia Xiang understood Chu Zigao's intentions and nodded slightly: "If you have something to say, Zigao is not an outsider."

Chu Zigao mustered up the courage: "In recent years, under the guidance of Governor Xia and under the guidance of Governor Lian, I have made some money. Although it is not much, I always want to do something for society. For more than ten years, I have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to save it. To put it bluntly, I actually want to save it to Governor Xia. When Governor Xia needs it, I will withdraw it all. I calculated that there is about 10 million in the account. I think it is time to withdraw it. Please ask Governor Xia for instructions."

Chu Zigao said nicely, but in fact he was still intentionally giving 10 million to Xia Xiang to deal with it with full authority. Although he did not explicitly say that giving gifts was actually no different from giving gifts.

Although 10 million is not much, compared to Chu Zigao's business that has expanded over the years with Xia Xiang's help, it is not much. It is not that Chu Zigao is stingy, but that he is afraid that he will make Xia Xiang blame him if he takes too much. But if he doesn't have it, he chooses a compromise number.

Chu Zigao thought Xia Xiang would shirk a few words, and then asked him to transfer the money to a foundation. However, Xia Xiang had almost no hesitation and said, "It is rare that Zigao has a heart for the country and the people. 10 million, I will accept it for the widowed old man."

Chu Zi was stunned.

Xia Xiang said again: "Take out 10 million to build a nursing home. Zigao, the people of Yan City will always remember your kindness!"

Chu Zigao didn't say a word for a long time, and he was both ashamed and moved. What was ashamed was that he had not seen Xia Xiang clearly for so many years. He thought Xia Xiang was really a person who loved money. What was touched was that Governor Xia took 10 million from him on the surface and accepted his favors, but in fact he was still thinking about him, letting his money be spent to the point of being practical, and to the point of his success, and to make his name for charity.

Chu Zigao stood up and poured a full glass of white wine: "I wish Governor Xia, General Cao, General Lian!"

As soon as I finished speaking, I drank more than three or three taels of white wine in one go.

Xia Xiang also drank half a glass of white wine. He knew that Chu Zigao would definitely implement his suggestions seriously.

Indeed, Xia Xiang and his party left Yan City in the afternoon. That night, Chu Zigao chose the location and allocated funds. He also took the initiative to add 5 million yuan, totaling 15 million yuan to build the first nursing home in Yan City with the most complete facilities and the most complete functions.

Chu Zigao, the name of the nursing home, thought of it - an ideal home, which means an ideal home with a dependence and care for the elderly.

After finishing the meal in Yan City, Xia Xiang and his party did not stop anymore. They drove straight to the capital. When they passed by Xia Ma River, they looked at the vast river water of Xia Ma River. Xia Xiang's thoughts drifted away for a moment, and inexplicably remembered the passionate years of Xia Ma District back then.

The Xiamahe River has been running for more than ten years, and Xia Xiang's official journey has also been moving forward for more than ten years. Looking at the imperial building of the Qi Family Group in the distance - although the name is a bit vulgar, it was changed to the imperial building under the insistence of Qi Yanan. Thinking of the busy events of Peng Yunfeng and others, Xia Xiang smiled slightly. When he returned to Xiama District from the capital, when he stood on the banks of the Xiama River again, it was no longer the same as before. The planned ten-year blueprint is not Yan Province, nor the Western Province, but the whole country!

When we were about to arrive in Beijing, we just got off the highway and Xia Xiang received another unexpected call.

"Hello Governor Xia, I am Liu Yilin."

Liu Yilin... Xia Xiang's idea was quickly sorted out and said, "Hello Mayor Liu."

Liu Yilin seemed to hesitate for a moment before saying, "Governor Xia, I have something I want to talk to you in person. I don't know when you have time? I'm in the capital now."

"I just arrived in the capital." Xia thought about it and didn't know what Liu Yilin was asking for him, but he and Liu Yilin were old friends after all, so he said, "So, wait for my phone call."

"Okay, things are indeed very important. I hope Governor Xia will seriously consider my requirements." Liu Yilin emphasized again.

Xia Xiang felt depressed. Liu Yilin was anxious to meet him. What was she going to do? But after thinking a little, she threw it aside again because the car had already entered Cao Yongguo's residential community.

Lian Ruohan did not accompany him. After getting off the expressway, he parted ways with Xia Xiang and went to the Wu family.

Cao Yongguo lives in the family courtyard of the CPPCC. It is a leap-story house with a total of more than 300 square meters upstairs and downstairs. It is better than a villa than a villa.

It is said that Cao Yongguo has been transferred to the capital for a long time, but this is the first time Xia Xiang has come to his new home.

Cao Shujun and his wife are also there.

It was another family reunion, and Xia Dong had a very high level of changing roles. He just played the role of a cute and naughty grandson in front of his grandparents, and then turned into a loved grandson in front of his grandparents.

Wang Yufen is in good spirits, just like before, he loves Xia Xiang very much. He is a typical mentality of a mother-in-law who is more and more happy when she sees her son-in-law. As Cao Shujun grows older, he is much calmer than before, and he is no longer as arrogant and arrogant as before. When he sees Xia, he will be respectful and respectful, and just calls out "brother-in-law" and stops talking.

Cao Yongguo's face was full of light and proudly told Xia Xiang about his progress in calligraphy, as well as his meeting with several well-known calligraphers in the calligraphy world in Beijing, etc. Anyway, he had completely adapted to his new role. He did not have the loneliness and helplessness of other provincial party secretary after retreating, but was full of energy and a fulfilling life, but his body and mind were healthier than before retreating.

Xia Xiang sincerely felt happy for his father-in-law. When he is old, how many years can he catch him if he is reluctant to let go? He has to let go sooner or later. He can relax early and worry about it. Maybe he can live a few more years.

The family sat together and chatted with tea and chatted, which was a rare reunion in recent years. When they were happy, they suddenly heard someone knocking on the door. Cao Yongguo said in surprise: "Who is here to join in the fun? Usually there are not many customers here."

When he opened the door, Cao Yongguo was stunned. There were not one or two people standing at the door, but several people.
Chapter completed!