"Ah, hello, Mayor Feng."
"Do you have time now?"
"Yes, Mayor Feng, please give me your instructions."
"Come to my office."
"Okay, I'll be there soon."
Feng Xiangyang and Li Dengfeng went to the reservoir to direct the flood control work in person. He actually had merit. Unfortunately, Li Dengfeng was struck to death by lightning. Everyone, including the provincial leaders, focused on praising Li Dengfeng. Ignored him.
Therefore, he was very frustrated.
Now, he thought he could be corrected, but Qiu Mingyue suddenly landed and usurped the mayor's position, and he felt even more aggrieved.
Therefore, except for a symbolic work report to Qiu Mingyue, he never left the office during working hours and saw no one.
Everyone also knew that he was in a bad mood, so no one bothered him.
But now, he wants to see Xu Lang.
Seeing Xu Lang, Feng Xiangyang was very enthusiastic. After shaking hands with him, he even poured him tea himself.
Xu Lang was a little flattered and quickly offered a cigarette in return.
Feng Xiangyang asked with a smile: "Are you busy these days?"
Xu Lang smiled and said: "She is a bit busy. The leader has just arrived and there are many things to help her sort out."
"Yes." Feng Xiangyang said instead: "You saved Xiangyu's life that day. We would like to treat you to a meal to express our gratitude. When will you be free?"
Xu Lang smiled and said: "You're welcome to lead me. It's just a simple effort for me to save Director Yuan, and it's what I should do. You're welcome."
Feng Xiangyang said: "That's a life-saving grace. How can I not thank you? Otherwise, tomorrow is Xiangyu's birthday. We would like to invite you to the birthday dinner. Do you think it is okay?"
"Oh?" Xu Lang was pleasantly surprised. It turned out that tomorrow is the beauty's birthday, so he had to go: "Tomorrow is Director Yuan's birthday, what a coincidence."
Feng Xiangyang smiled and said: "Then it's settled, I'll go over there after get off work tomorrow afternoon, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel."
Xu Lang hesitated and said, "Leader, you also know that my time now does not belong to me. I have to go back and figure out the mayor's work arrangements before I can make a decision. I'm sorry."
Feng Xiangyang said: "Well, it makes sense. Then go back and find out more quickly. If you have time, let me know. Xiangyu and I really hope you can come."
"Okay." Xu Lang said, "I'll go back and ask for instructions. I'll get back to you later."
It's not that he doesn't have time, because it's Yuan Xiangyu's birthday, and he doesn't want to give Yuan Xiangyu a gift in front of Feng Xiangyang. That would be too awkward.
When he returned to the office, he immediately sent a message to Yuan Xiangyu: Xiangyu, are you free tonight?
Yuan Xiangyu: I think so. What's the matter?
Xu Lang: I want to go with you to visit your Director Sun.
Yuan Xiangyu: ...You are so kind to me, I don’t even know how to repay you.
Xu Lang: Don’t say any polite words. See you at the door of the hospital at eight o’clock in the evening.
Yuan Xiangyu: OK.
Just after the chat, Zhao Shuang suddenly came: "Boss, the leader asked you to come over."
Xu Lang was stunned: "What's the matter?"
Zhao Shuang: "How could I know? She didn't tell me."
Xu Lang stood up: "Let's go."
Zhao Shuang immediately said: "Boss, I really want to treat you to dinner. When will you be free?"
Xu Lang said without thinking: "No time."
"So annoying." Zhao Shuang pouted: "I don't give you any face."
Xu Lang smiled and said, "Let me talk about it when I have time. Don't worry about it, it will affect your work."
Zhao Shuang twisted around and said, "No, I'll let you go. If you don't agree to me mentioning it twice a week."
"I'll go." Xu Lang was speechless: "I didn't realize it, you girl is quite stubborn. Come on, it will be bad if the leader gets angry later."
Zhao Shuang followed behind and whispered, "I'm just stubborn, otherwise you would always deal with me."
Arriving at the mayor's office, Xu Lang sat across from Qiu Mingyue and asked, "What does the leader want from me?"
Qiu Mingyue wears a suit with a black and white dotted shirt, and a swan neck tied with a silk scarf, which is beautiful, elegant, and uniquely majestic.
But at this time, she frowned lightly, looked at Xu Lang and said, "I have something that I might want to trouble you with."
"Oh?" Xu Lang asked hurriedly: "It is my responsibility to share the worries of the leader. Tell me, what is it?"
Qiu Mingyue said: "My grandfather's seventy-fifth birthday is coming soon. I want to give him a birthday gift, but I don't know what to give him. Can you give me some advice?"
"This... is so difficult." Xu Lang was embarrassed.
Qiu Mingyue said angrily: "If it's not difficult, why should I look for you? Hurry up and help me think about it."
Xu Lang thought for a while and then asked: "You have to tell me what your grandfather's hobbies are. Let's start with his hobbies."
Qiu Mingyue said: "His hobby is collecting."
"Collect?" Xu Lang sat up straight and asked, "Collect antiques?"
"Yes." Qiu Mingyue said with a smile, "He is a famous collector in the capital."
Xu Lang smiled bitterly and said: "Originally, I could give him an antique. Since he is a collector, he won't be interested in any antique you give him."
Qiu Mingyue tilted her little head and thought for a moment, and suddenly her eyes lit up: "No, he once told me...he is missing an antique now, and he hasn't found it after looking for it for a long time."
Xu Lang asked: "What antique is so hard to find?"
Qiu Mingyue said: "My grandfather liked Qi Baishi's paintings very much. This master once painted the four gentlemen of plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. He collected all three paintings of plum, bamboo and chrysanthemum, except for that one." Lan', if we can help him find it, he will definitely be very happy."
Xu Lang smiled bitterly: "This is a fantasy. He is so expert and famous and we can't find him. How can we be able to find him?"
Qiu Mingyue rolled her eyes at this guy: "I'm just talking, I didn't ask you to find it, so forget it, I'll find another way."
Xu Lang felt disappointed because he couldn't help the beautiful mayor. Alas, this was a good opportunity to show off, but... Eh!
His eyes suddenly lit up, he stood up excitedly, his eyes widened and he exclaimed: "It can't be such a coincidence, can it?"
Qiu Mingyue was startled, looked at Xu Lang with a shocked face and asked, "What do you mean, do you know where this painting is?"
Xu Lang suddenly grabbed Qiu Mingyue's jade hand and said happily: "Wait for me, I will go back and make a call."
After saying that, he let go and ran out of the office. Qiu Mingyue's call came from inside: "Hey, tell me first...Hey, it's really annoying."
Zhao Shuang, who was in the secretary's office outside, was startled by Xu Lang who ran out, and then heard Qiu Mingyue's voice. He suddenly felt very curious and hurriedly ran over and closed the door.
Xu Lang ran back to the office and immediately called Yuan Xiangyu.
"Hello." Yuan Xiangyu's voice was gentle and crisp.
Xu Lang asked in a low voice: "Xiangyu, the night we were together, you once said that your grandpa was a collector and opened an antique shop in the antique street, right?"
