It was almost time for dinner when Liu Zhizhong finally came out of the kitchen.
Luo Shuxiu still had a few hot dishes to stir-fry, but not many, so she didn't need any help.
Liu Zhizhong sat in the living room, sipping tea and smoking while he waited.
Zhang Tianbao and Luo Tianlin were still discussing matters in the study and hadn't come out.
What they were discussing wasn't Liu Zhizhong's concern, but he was very happy.
After all, being at the home of the Provincial Group Minister, with the city's group minister covering for them, allowing Liu Zhizhong to have a good meeting with the minister's daughter, the thought alone was thrilling, exciting, and unforgettable. This might even be considered a kind of secret affair, but it was indeed reaching a new realm.
Of course, the matter with Qian Xuan was something both Liu Zhizhong and Luo Shuxiu would keep confidential, absolutely not to be disclosed.
When it was time to eat, the three men and Luo Shuxiu sat together in Luo Tianlin's spacious and bright dining room—the food was truly delicious! Luo Shuxiu's cooking skills were also quite impressive.
After serving all the dishes, Luo Shuxiu also turned on the music control in the living room. From the speakers in all four corners, a soothing violin melody played, which also felt quite appropriate for dining.
Luo Tianlin specifically brought out two uniquely packaged bottles of white liquor, claiming it was a gift from his son-in-law, and that they would drink from one of these bottles tonight. Tianbao, Xiao Liu, Shu Xiu, you young people can drink a bit more; I, an old man, will drink less.
Liu Zhizhong could tell that the liquor was indeed delicious, very supremely soft and warm, for Qian Xuan had also sent some to him.
Luo Shuxiu remarked she was in the process of trying for a baby, so she couldn't drink much, which made Luo Tianlin chuckle happily without insisting.
The meal was quite harmonious.
At least, Luo Tianlin stepped down from his role as the Provincial Group Minister and behaved like a friendly old man, enjoying his food and drink and smoking, which came naturally. The cigarettes, also a gift from Qian Xuan to Liu Zhizhong, were exceptionally good to smoke, though this went unsaid.
The father and daughter formally raised a toast to thank Liu Zhizhong for saving Luo Shuxiu's life, showing genuine sincerity. Liu Zhizhong, too, deftly handled the exchange of drinks.
He and Luo Shuxiu indeed shared a special connection, displaying in front of Luo Tianlin as though they were just getting to know each other, becoming more familiar after each glass of wine. Zhang Tianbao watched, impressed by the young couple!
Rationally and considering the power of the favor Qian Xuan had given, they could only act this way.
Luo Tianlin even raised a special toast to Liu Zhizhong, mentioning the donations. He stated that he truly hadn't reached out himself—it was other tycoons' doing. He truly had just represented the organization to visit outstanding Party government officials. The Provincial Committee Propaganda Minister hadn't asked for anything either. After all, at this level of officialdom, money wasn't their sole pursuit anymore. For him, something like smelly salted fish was indeed more tempting than money.
What could Liu Zhizhong say? He indicated that he believed him.
Luo Tianlin also expressed his views on Liu Zhizhong's pixelated interview video, highly praising Liu Zhizhong's sentiments and realm, noting that if they did not cultivate such young comrades, then whom could they cultivate?
Zhang Tianbao naturally followed up, assuring Liu Zhizhong that he would do his best to take care of him in Yangzhou, facilitating his promotion as much as possible. He had been very grateful to Liu Zhizhong, and his attitude had become even more earnest at the dinner.
The wine flowed, emotions were right, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Google seaʀᴄh 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾·𝗇𝖾𝗍
As the eating and drinking neared its end, just as Luo Tianlin was smoking and praising Liu Zhizhong's voice and sound quality—truly unparalleled in the world, expressing his hope to hear more of Liu Zhizhong's new dubbing works—Liu Zhizhong seized the opportunity to make a smart move.
He picked up his wine glass and said, "Uncle Luo, Brother Tianbao, Sister Xiu..."
Yes, as the relationships had developed to this point, the terms of address had changed.
"Before I came, I prepared a small gift, and I ask you three to kindly accept it."
This piqued the interest of the three listeners. Luo Tianlin, full of curiosity, said, "What kind of gift is this? Xiao Liu, I must say, in this world, aside from Old Ginseng and smelly salted fish, there aren't many gifts that can impress me, haha..."