"Hello Mr. Zhuang!"
Huo Qingsong wore a white sweatshirt with a sweater shirt tied around his neck. The shirt was lightly draped over his shoulders, and the two cuffs were tied into a knot on his chest.
His look is very youthful and energetic, and with his curly hair and airplane haircut, his style and temperament are very obvious.
At this time, Huo Qingsong walked out of the kitchen under the introduction of Chen Xijiu, bowed respectfully to the "big man" and said hello, holding a shovel and a brush in his hand.
His expression and movements were cautious. It was obviously his first time meeting the boss and he was a little scared.
"Okay, okay! Let's stay and eat together!" Zhuang Shikai replied repeatedly. After chewing the apple, he lowered his head and took out a box of cigars from the cabinet, lit the cigar, and said in a very respectful manner to "Chen Xijiu".
He behaved very kindly, not like a Hong Kong boss, but like an elder next door.
There is no other way. I have known Brother Xijiu for more than ten years, so I still have to give him some face.
What's more, Chen Xijiu made it clear that he specially brought Huo Qingsong to "acknowledge people", that is, to introduce relationships. He might be able to help with something later, but we'll have to wait and see whether he can help.
And he sat on the sofa and raised his head, looked at this young and immature face, and immediately knew something in his mind: "My nephew! This is definitely my nephew!"
Huo Qingsong is like "Xijiu" when he was young. Not only does he have the same look and temperament, but his love of sports and brushing abalone are written all over his face.
It was poured out of a mold!
It was precisely because the two were so similar that Zhuang Shikai could guess how much Chen Xijiu valued Huo Qingsong and gave Huo Qingsong a chance first.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhuang."
Huo Qingsong looked happy and quickly bent down to thank him.
Master Zhuang asked to keep him!
He is qualified to serve at the table, get to know Mr. Zhuang, and come into his sight.
Otherwise, when Mr. Zhuang and Xijiu sit down to eat and drink together, he will have to stand by and serve tea and water as a "servant"!
No matter where you come from! What does it look like!
After all, it’s up to Mr. Zhuang to give him face!
"Master Zhuang! Then I'll go in and watch the fire!" Chen Xijiu caught the conversation at the right time and said with satisfaction.
Zhuang Shikai nodded: "Yes! You are good at cooking abalone!"
"Hey hey hey..."
Chen Xijiu gave the nephew beside him a look, and the two obediently returned to the kitchen and continued to concentrate on cooking abalone.
"well!"
"This Xijiu!"
Zhuang Shikai sat on the sofa, gently exhaled a puff of white mist, shook his head, his expression was slightly emotional.
A Mei sat next to him and gently stretched out two fingers to massage her husband's temples gently. The movements were light and delicate, giving people a very relaxing feeling.
With a cigar in his hand, Zhuang Shikai leaned on the back of the sofa and slowly closed his eyes...
He fell into a state of enjoyment and began to enjoy the warmth of going home after get off work? Enjoying the comfort of being a boss.
His wife massages him? His former detective cooks abalone for him. Think about it carefully? It’s pretty good.
Haha, Chen Xijiu used to cook abalone for Brother Luo's family? Now he comes to Zhuangye to cook it? I can only say that it is great to have a craft job. Times will change, but the people who cook abalone will not change.
The most important thing is that the abalone must be cooked deliciously! Otherwise, no one would eat the abalone he cooked!
But, tsk tsk? Brother Xijiu’s cooking skills are really good? Sir Zhuang ate them all and was full of praise.
Of course, Brother Xijiu doesn't just burn incense and cook abalone to ask for help. He comes to Master Zhuang every month or two to have a meal when he has time.
Sometimes he comes by himself? Sometimes Sir Zhuang asks him to come. They are both brothers with equal status? There are not so many rules.
Xijiu is not like he used to please Brother Luo and act like a dog for Brother Luo? He is cautious and does things in a disciplined manner.
As for today... Chen Xijiu really wanted to see him for something? So he was more disciplined and played the emotional card with "abalone".
Zhuang Shikai is the least interested in burning incense temporarily? He still values feelings more...
I happen to have a bit of a brotherly relationship with Xijiu, so I'd better help as much as I can!
Amei helped her husband hold his head and didn't say a word the whole time, letting her husband rest well and not interfering in men's affairs.
Half an hour later.
On the table.
"Master Zhuang!"
"Your favorite fresh abalone!"
Chen Xijiu walked out of the kitchen carrying a casserole and shouted loudly.
It's obvious that he really loves cooking.
I saw him place the casserole in the center of the dining table, open the hot casserole, and reveal six fist-sized large abalones inside, dripping with sauce and beautifully cut.
This large abalone can be said to be perfect in color, aroma and taste.
Zhuang Shikai picked up one with his chopsticks, put it into the bowl, and said with a smile: "Sit down, sit down! Don't be busy all the time!"
"Xijiu! Qingsong! Sit down by yourself!"
Mr. Zhuang took a bite of abalone with his mouth. His mouth was full of fresh juice and fragrant. He showed a satisfied expression and pointed to the seat next to him with his chopsticks.
At this time, the dining table is already filled with some home-cooked dishes, mainly seafood, vegetables, braised food, and side dishes, which are enough for a family to have a normal meal.
All these dishes are prepared by Chen Xijiu and Huo Qingsong, their uncles and nephews. There are at least some servants in the kitchen to help, which cannot cover up their craftsmanship.
With the final dish coming!
Chen Xijiu wiped her palms and responded with a smile: "Okay."
"Thank you, Mr. Zhuang."
He glanced at Huo Qingsong, and the two of them sat down in the empty seats below, one on the left and the other on the right.
There were five people sitting at the dining table.
For Zhuang Shikai's family of three plus two, it could barely be considered a family dinner.
During the banquet.
Zhuang Shikai asked the servant to open a bottle of red wine and pour it for the three of them. They had a drink or two to liven up the atmosphere.
However, everyone did not talk about other "business" at the dinner table. They ate when they needed to eat and drank when they needed to drink. The atmosphere was always cheerful and there were no embarrassing scenes.
Huo Qingsong also relaxed and felt that Mr. Zhuang was not so "ferocious"... Although he still had a tension in his heart, always reminding himself not to do the wrong thing or say the wrong thing, his expression finally became more natural, and occasionally Will smile happily.
You know, Chen Xijiu knew that Sir Zhuang didn't like to talk about things at "family banquets", so he had already told Huo Qingsong not to talk and just drink with Sir Zhuang naturally.
Sir Zhuang still doesn’t understand why you are here?
Just leave you to eat!
There is plenty of time to talk after dinner!
And Huo Qingsong would feel "kind" to Mr. Zhuang, or Mr. Zhuang takes better care of his old friend... Think about it carefully, Chen Xijiu only has one daughter, and there will be no more boys.
Although girls have received modern higher education and can do everything men can do, Chen Xijiu has not received higher education! He secretly has a desire for "bloodline"!
This kind of request does not affect his love for his daughter, but it will affect him to take special care of his "nephew", a nephew who is very similar to himself.
I don’t know if “Xijiu” was injured because she played too much football when she was young, or if she was involved in too many sexual acts when she was in prison. Anyway, after she was released from prison, she started playing hard and couldn’t give birth to a baby, so there was nothing we could do!
These are Xijiu’s own words!
Sir Zhuang can only take care of his brother's mood!
After meal.
Zhuang Shikai sat on the sofa, took out his cigars, took one out and said, "Xijiu! What does Qingsong do on Hong Kong Island?"
Huo Qingsong took the cigar humbly and sat beside him silently.
Chen Xijiu also took the cigar, held it in his hand and said, "Do some diesel business."
In fact, Chen Xijiu is fully capable of supporting a large family around him, but after all, his nephew and son are one level apart, and the "fourth" is so good to him, so he must consider the fourth's ideas no matter what, so naturally he cannot be inherited by the family.
And Huo Qingsong came to Hong Kong Island from the mainland. He definitely wanted to make more money, build a luxury house at home, drive a luxury car, and one day bring his brothers and sisters to Hong Kong Island to live a good life, and become a big brother like "Uncle Xijiu" Rich! Big shot!
During this period, Huo Qingsong will naturally rely on all available relationships, such as the relationship with "Uncle Xijiu", such as now...
In fact, there is no such thing as a true self-made myth in the world!
In other words, starting from scratch is not just about starting from scratch! But you must know how to use all resources, connections, and relationships so that you are no longer left with nothing!
"Bah." Zhuang Shikai lowered his head, lit his cigar, and took a deep breath: "Diesel business?"
"This is big business!"
"call……"
At the same time, Huo Qingsong and Chen Xijiu both lit cigars and tasted the good things given by Master Zhuang.
Chen Xijiu chuckled and said, "Young people are making small fuss and can't get on the stage."
"To put it bluntly! Him?"
"Another bastard who takes advantage of others!"
Chen Xijiu pushed Huo Qingsong gently, and Huo Qingsong stood up quickly, bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhuang!"
At this time, Zhuang Shikai held the cigar back and forth in his hand, raised his head and looked at Huo Qingsong, his eyes revealing thoughts.
First, he didn't expect that Huo Qingsong would start the "diesel business" by himself before anyone could help him. He seemed to be a very capable person.
Second, there are currently only a few types of diesel business that can be done on Hong Kong Island, and there is only one type of diesel business that Chinese people can do. It is self-evident what kind of diesel business Huo Qingsong is doing. It is basically "smuggling diesel". !
This smuggling of diesel is different from ordinary smuggling. If the path is right, Huo Qingsong can definitely be prosperous for several years!
to him! For the development of the motherland, it is a "good thing" to a certain extent!
Do you want help?
Zhuang Shikai, in a suit and leather shoes, stood up sideways, put his arms on the back of the sofa, crossed his legs, stared at Huo Qingsong and said: "Tell me! How did you do the diesel business!"
"Huh..." he breathed out, looking unpredictable.
Huo Qingsong's heart trembled, and he felt a slight change in "Master Zhuang's" demeanor, and a strong power came over his heart.
Mr. Zhuang's control over the details of his expression has already reached the realm of myth.
There was no need to deliberately scare the younger generation. It was a very casual attitude, but it shocked the younger generation.
Huo Qingsong took a deep breath, adjusted his facial expression, and spoke aloud: "Since the 1970s, in order to support the shipping development of Hong Kong Island, the British side has specially promulgated a 'diesel' support plan, which provides support for British domestic exports to Hong Kong Island. Diesel is tax-free, and British diesel companies are allowed to sell diesel at low prices to cruise ships and shipping companies on Hong Kong Island..."
"The Hong Kong Island government also gives billions to diesel companies as subsidies every year!"
“This batch of low-priced diesel is dyed a special red color to distinguish it, to prevent the diesel from being smuggled or sold through other channels.”
"So this type of diesel was called 'red oil!'"
