Zheng Xiong, who was greeting guests at the restaurant, was also a little uneasy. He seemed to have lost his matchmaker, and he didn't know the address clearly. He didn't know if he could find it.
At this time, a bodyguard rushed over and said to Zheng Xiong.
"Sir, I asked around, but there is no one who matches the characteristics."
"Forget it, it should be fine if it's a day late."
It's easy to settle down as you come, and with this meal as a foundation, it should be easy to explain, but Wei Hong is a bit hard to explain.
Soon, Hu Hao came to the restaurant with his deputy, and Zheng Xiong hurriedly stepped forward.
"Brother Nian, you're here, please take a seat."
Just after saying hello to Hu Xu, Zheng Xiong noticed the deputy who was half a body ahead of Hu Xu and asked curiously.
"Who is this?"
Fu Tidiao looked at Zheng Xiong resentfully. Just when Zheng Xiong was overwhelmed by this look, Fu Tidiao spoke.
"Zheng Ti is polite, and I am the deputy leader of Yanmen, Wang Xing."
The awkward expression disappeared in a flash, and Zheng Xiong said happily.
"Wang Ti's transfer is just in time. I don't know where to find you yet. Please come and take a seat."
You're so embarrassed, don't you have any idea?
Although he felt a little uncomfortable and his anger didn't come out, Wang Xing still suppressed the anger in his heart and followed Zheng Xiong to his seat.
It's natural to be angry. It's been a long and dusty journey, and you can't find anyone when you get here. You're just wandering around like a headless fly, which makes it uncomfortable for anyone.
Zheng Xiong also knew that it was his own negligence, but there were many people and it was not the place to apologize, so he could only say good things first.
"It was my negligence. I will definitely come to apologize someday. Today I will serve you tea instead of wine as a token of respect."
Who do you look down on? Either drink or don't do this. Wang Xing, the battle-hardened deputy leader, is extremely angry at this time and needs to vent.
After all, it was for Zheng Xiong's sake that he didn't break out on the spot, but the expression on his face still betrayed Wang Xing's mood at this time.
Zheng Xiong, who felt good, caught a glimpse of Wang Xing's expression, and his heart skipped a beat, wondering what he had done wrong.
Hu Hao saw clearly and quickly tried to smooth things over.
"This table is quite rich. I haven't known the taste of meat for a long time. Today I can satisfy my gluttony."
"Feel free to eat, there will still be some left after you finish."
"Then you're welcome, sir. You two adults, please."
The Third Grandpa, who originally didn't care about sitting in the main seat, was on pins and needles at this moment. The three people around him seemed to be officials, and they seemed to be not low-level. What should I do?
Wang Xing felt a little relieved after hearing what he said. He was indeed hungry. The food on the table was quite rich, so he stopped arguing with you and finished eating.
He picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of mutton, and ate happily.
Seeing that the gap in status was a bit big, the people at the table were all a little timid and didn't know what to do.
"Eat them all, don't sit still, the food won't taste good when it gets cold."
Seeing that everyone was still a little indifferent, Zheng Xiong picked up a chopstick of mutton and put it into Grandpa San's bowl.
"Third Grandpa, eat. If you don't eat, no one will use chopsticks."
"Here you go."
Zheng Xiong had already greeted him like this, and the third grandfather finally moved his chopsticks, picked up the mutton Zheng Xiong put in the bowl, and started eating.
Although Wang Xing didn't look very good, he didn't say much. He knew the purpose of his visit and didn't mind.
Mainly because he was a little offended by Zheng Xiong's neglect.
Hu Hao also acted as a lubricant at this time, dancing with long sleeves on the table. The atmosphere at the table gradually became harmonious, making Zheng Xiong breathe a sigh of relief.
After all, I was an otaku in my previous life. I learned some things on the Internet, but I am still not very good at the wine table. With the nonsense gags, I feel a lot more relaxed.
Wang Xing's expression gradually relaxed.
Third Grandpa also talked more. After all, he had seen the world and knew how to seize opportunities when he got them.
"Although I don't know which lord it is in front of you, I'm old and incompetent, so here's a toast to you."
Seeing the so-called third grandfather holding up his wine glass and toasting himself, Wang Xing didn't put on any airs.
"My husband, you're welcome. There's nothing for adults or adults today. Let's eat and drink."
"Yes, yes, please."
The two of them drank it all in one gulp, their feelings deep, and the distance between them was not that big.
The lively Hu Hao asked curiously when he saw Zheng Xiong just drinking tea.
"Why is Tiling only drinking tea and not drinking wine? This is not okay."
Since he asked about this problem, Zheng Xiong didn't hide it and said.
"I haven't been good at drinking since I was a child. Whether it's this fruit wine or other wines, I just pour one glass and can't drink it."
"No, if you can't drink, you can practice more, one to two, two to four, this is how I came here."
How to connect this is not a problem for me.
"I'll drink it for you to see."
After saying that, he picked up the fruit wine on the side, poured himself a glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
After a while, Zheng Xiong's face was covered with blush and he was on the verge of collapse. At the same time, he remembered Hu Xu's kindness in his heart.
Everyone who didn't believe it at first was shocked when they saw Zheng Xiong's appearance. Wang Xing also somewhat understood Zheng Xiong's behavior of replacing wine with tea.
That's it, I can only drink tea in this life. I can't practice no matter how hard I drink it.
Seeing that Zheng Xiong was about to fall, Hu Hao quickly asked someone to help Zheng Xiong.
"Shopkeeper, do you have a room for me to go and have a rest?"
"Yes, please hold this adult and follow me."
Everyone helped Zheng Xiong into the room with all their hands. When Zheng Xiong was settled, everyone looked at each other.
Hu Xu said awkwardly.
"It's all my fault. You go on. I'm here to serve you. I'll come back when you sober up."
"How about I do it."
Wei Hong, who followed him forward, saw that Zheng Xiong was drunk, so he offered to come.
Wang Xing and Hu Kao were fine, but Third Grandpa and other elders looked embarrassed. A man and a woman were alone in the same room. Reputation still had to be taken seriously.
But thinking about Zheng Xiong's identity and being bribed by Zheng Xiong, he will be Zheng Xiong's person sooner or later.
Third Grandpa finally spoke and made the final decision.
"Just let Xing'er serve, and let's continue to have wine."
After saying this, they led everyone downstairs. Although Hu Hao and Wang Xing were amazed by Wei Hong's appearance, they didn't say much. They just sighed at Zheng Xiong's good fortune.
Having a beautiful wife and concubine is the dream of all men, and there are really not many people who are exempt from it, except monks.
After everyone left, Wei Hong walked into the room and watched quietly.
The ordinary face, not a tall body, was now cast in a mysterious color.
It turns out that the lord is not highly respected, but holds a high position of power.
Although I have never really understood Zheng Xiong, but so what, this is the first man who has truly come close to my heart, which makes me feel at ease.
Wei Hong looked at Zheng Xiong blankly, feeling a little crazy.
Suddenly, Zheng Xiong's palm suddenly grasped Wei Hong's hands, and there was no nonsense.
He just grabbed his hands and caressed her gently, and a smile appeared on his lips unconsciously.
Unable to tell whether Zheng Xiong was really drunk or fake, Wei Hong could only let Zheng Xiong take advantage of him and observe Zheng Xiong's every move.
A person also came outside the restaurant. He was obviously a passerby who was following him, and he followed him for some reason.
"Shopkeeper, prepare a table of food for me."
The shopkeeper, who was settling accounts, heard the voice, looked up, and smiled when he saw that he was an acquaintance.
"It turns out to be Brother Li. Why are you free to take care of my younger brother's business today? Unfortunately, today has been taken over by someone else. I can't entertain Brother Li. Don't worry."
"Can you be accommodating?"
The shopkeeper rolled his eyes, and he immediately understood the purpose of his visit, and said hehey.
"Brother Li's intention as a drunkard is not in the bar. He just wants to look familiar in front of a few adults."
"Do you know their identities?"
"I don't know, but we, the county magistrate of Yingxian County, have no choice but to act as companions. I guess our status is not low."
Seeing that the shopkeeper was not easy to fool, the visitor named Li said calmly.
"I'm not afraid to tell you that coming with our county magistrate is our deputy Wang Xing and Wang Tidiao from Yanmen. As long as we catch his eye, business in Yanmen will be much easier in the future."
"As you said, let's get familiar with each other. How about you let me in?"
You can help, but this group of people will be offended if they offend you. But officials are not easy to offend. Selling favors and dragging yourself into the water is not okay.
"Brother Li only knows one thing, but not the other. The person we are treating this time is a young man in his twenties. He seems to have a lot of connections. It's not you and me who can ask a deputy to drink at the same table with a bunch of mud-legged people." You can afford to offend."
This was something I didn't expect.
"Do you know this person's identity?"
"I don't know. Our county magistrate wants to call you, sir. You have to guess the rest."
We have met Wang Futiao from Yanmen once. Although we are not sure whether we can recognize him, it is still possible to become familiar with him.
It's just that the variable Zheng Xiong is a bit difficult to deal with. If someone ruins someone else's good deeds, it will be uncomfortable to be targeted.
"Forget it if we don't have any chance, let's take our leave."
The visitor surnamed Li was not sloppy and was ready to leave when he saw that there was nothing he could do.
"Don't worry, the young adult is already drunk and is resting upstairs. It's not impossible, but it's just hard to help him."
"Shopkeeper, please tell me what you want."
"We are all familiar with each other, and I won't show off. I'll lend a hand in your business, and I'll give you 30% of it."
"It's too much. I'll give you 10% at most, and you have to pay the money."
"Twenty percent."
"It's only 10%. It's up to you whether you want to do it or not. At worst, I'll wait for the opportunity in the future."
"Okay, that's it, you change clothes later."
"Why."
"You idiot, look at all the people inside. You look like you're wearing this and you're not one of us."
"Yes, look at my brain. Do you have any old clothes? Give them a change."
"Backyard, go back quickly."
"good."
After a while, the man named Li changed his clothes and quietly tried to sneak in.
However, the bodyguards brought by Zheng Xiong and the entourage of Wang Xing and Hu Hao were not just decorations.
When I saw someone coming, I quickly stopped him.
"Whoever comes, please tell me your name."
"I~ came here to have a drink, I came a little late."
"How to prove it?"
"Here, forget it, I won't eat it."
After saying that, he turned around and left, but this behavior made his arrival look suspicious.
"Come when you want, leave when you want. How can such a good thing happen? If you don't explain it clearly, you can't even think about leaving."
Forgetting the existence of these bodyguards, the visitor named Li was in a dilemma.
(End of chapter)
