Chapter 1137: Chatting in a Teahouse

Zhang Xiaobai came to Huaibei for two days. Yesterday he drank from noon to evening. Today he had a heavy drink at noon. Wang Chenggong came back to continue drinking in the evening.

Therefore, in the past two days, Zhang Xiaobai was basically busy, drinking and drinking.

At this moment, Zou Yifan called.

"I've arrived in Huaibei, where are you?"

"I'm at my little sister's house!" Zhang Xiaobai replied.

"Do you have a car? Let's meet!" Zou Yifan said.

"I can't drive even if I have a car. I've been drinking, let alone not having a car." Zhang Xiaobai replied.

"Then I'll pick you up!"

Obviously Zou Yifan attached great importance to Zhang Xiaobai and came to pick him up personally.

Half an hour later, Zhang Xiaobai got into a Passata.

Looking at the car, Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said, "The municipal party committee secretary is driving for me. Brother Zou, does this count as leadership treatment?"

Zou Yifan smiled and said: "You are treated like a younger brother."

Zhang Xiaobai felt very warm in his heart. The leader was just a leader, maybe not a friend. His younger brother was a relative.

The distinction between closeness and distance is clear.

Zou Yifan said: "What's the matter? Want to drink some more?"

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said: "Okay, I will sacrifice my life to accompany the gentleman!"

In Zhang Xiaobai's concept, wine is a good thing, especially when you are with friends, it can cheer you up.

After a small drink, we chatted all over the world, talking about the past and the future.

Although he likes wine, Zhang Xiaobai does not drink often. When he is alone, he basically does not hold a wine glass. When drinking, he must pay attention to the occasion and atmosphere.

Zou Yifan thought for a while and said: "Forget it, I'll spare you tonight, let's drink another day!"

Zhang Xiaobai said: "That's right, I guess I will come here often in the near future!"

Zou Yifan pulled Zhang Xiaobai to a teahouse, and the two entered a private room.

Apparently Zou Yifan comes here often. The waiter is very familiar with him and is extremely enthusiastic. In the end, he alerted the boss and came to make tea himself.

The boss is a woman in her forties, with good looks, just the right manners, and a very skilled tea ceremony.

Looking at the landlady, Zhang Xiaobai thought of Sister Jing. It seemed that the two were on the same page.

A businessman who makes money by talking is also a strong woman.

Zou Yifan smiled and said: "Sister Hu, we are all businessmen. You can pay your respects to Mr. Zhang before leaving!"

The woman was surprised. This big secretary had always been a very serious person, and rarely came here with business people. What happened today?

Picking up the teacup, the woman smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, I respect you!"

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said: "Sister Hu, I respect you!"

Zou Yifan said: "Sister Hu, don't get me wrong, although he is a businessman, he is also my brother!"

The woman's name was Hu Ling. She smiled and said, "No matter who it is, don't worry when Secretary Zou is here. I'm very strict with you!"

Then Hu Ling said goodbye and left.

Zhang Xiaobai looked at the woman's back, nodded and said yes.

Zou Yifan said angrily: "What are you thinking about?"

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said: "Brother Zou, are you married?"

Zou Yifan said: "Nonsense, I am already in my forties. How can I not get married? My children will be spoiled!"

Zhang Xiaobai pretended to be surprised, then raised his brows and said with dissatisfaction: "When did it happen? Brother Zou, you are so uninterested that you didn't tell me about the wedding! Humph!"

Unknowingly, Zou Yifan fell into Zhang Xiaobai's trap. He learned from his younger sister that Brother Zou would definitely take this matter to task, so it was better to take the initiative.

Zou Yifan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, he pointed at Zhang Xiaobai and said with a bitter smile: "Xiaobai, Xiaobai, you are still so cunning, I won't blame you anymore!"

Zhang Xiaobai picked up the tea cup and apologized quickly with a smile.

After each drinking a cup of tea, the two of them looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes, and then blurted out two words at the same time.

"Unchanged!"

In appearance, there is no change between them.

Zhang Xiaobai said solemnly: "Brother Zou, the little white man has not changed, and his heart has not changed either!"

Zou Yifan said seriously: "Brother Zou hasn't changed either!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Zou Yifan said: "Actually, we don't have many opportunities to get along, but for some reason, I regard you as a friend. In my life, I only have three or two real friends, and you are one of them!"

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said: "Maybe it's because I'm too good!"

Zou Yifan laughed and scolded him to get out, and then began to sigh, "After so many years, it turns out that a small salesman has become the chairman of the big boss."

Zou Yifan asked Bao Xiaomei about everything about Zhang Xiaobai and was really happy for him.

Zhang Xiaobai smiled and said: "Yes, after so many years, the original secretary of the county party committee became the secretary of the municipal party committee!"

Zou Yifan shook his head and smiled bitterly. This guy is always so sharp-tongued, "I followed the old leader to Huaibei, and then he was valued by the big leader, and that's how I got what I am today!"

Zhang Xiaobai stopped his smile, picked up the tea cup and said seriously: "Brother Zou, I wish us good luck in our career, whether in official career or business!"

Zou Yifan said: "Don't forget your true heart and move forward individually. Even if the paths are different, they will all lead to glory!"

The two clinked glasses again.

After reminiscing about old times, we got down to business.

Zou Yifan asked: "Why did you come to Huaibei?"

Zhang Xiaobai said: "My friend is interested in the land in the central area and wants to invite bids!"

Zou Yifan frowned and asked, "Is it your business or your friend's business?"

Zhang Xiaobai said: "It's no different from what happened to me. In fact, it does have something to do with me. I won't be able to explain it for a while!"

Zou Yifan said: "I won't be able to explain for a while, so just keep saying it. Anyway, I asked for leave from your sister-in-law!"

Everyone cares about different things. Zhang Xiaobai thinks it doesn't matter, but Zou Yifan takes it very seriously.

Zhang Xiaobai lit up a cigarette and started talking, focusing on his grievances and grievances with the Yuan family.

Zou Yifan listened in detail, raised his eyebrows slightly when he was moved, and sighed softly when he was bitter. Although he couldn't empathize with his feelings, it was enough to understand his brother's difficulty.

It seems that Zhang Xiaobai is shining brightly now, but not many people can understand the hardships he went through behind the scenes.

After half an hour, Zhang Xiaobai finally finished speaking.

Zou Yifan asked: "Do you know why I need to know this?"

Zhang Xiaobai shook his head, he really didn't know.

Zou Yifan said: "First of all, I want to know your past. Although I have heard my little sister talk about it, it is only a rough idea. It is not as true as what you said."

"Secondly, the leaders of the central area take it very seriously. I want to know the ins and outs of the matter, because only in this way can I find a way to help you!"

To be a secretary is to serve the leader. You must understand the leader's thoughts and weigh the pros and cons before speaking to the leader's heart.

Only then did Zhang Xiaobai understand Zou Yifan's good intentions and asked: "Brother Zou, this is basically what happened. I just want to ask, is there anything fishy about this bidding?"