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After Zhou Wenhao finished speaking, he pressed the phone, took a deep breath, leaned back on the chair slowly, raised his head and stared at the ceiling in a daze, the still young cheeks revealed deep exhaustion and worry.

The knock on the door suddenly sounded, and Zhou Wenhao instantly regained his normal complexion, and said in a deep voice: "Come in." ”

Qiao Xue pushed the door in: "Director Zhou, Li Qing and Lin Qiuqiu have brought it, they are changing clothes downstairs, and they are expected to arrive at the restaurant in twenty minutes." ”

"Well, I'll be over in thirty minutes. ”

"Okay, I'll go down and pick them up now. Qiao Xue turned around and was about to leave, when Zhou Wenhao suddenly shouted: "Wait." ”

"Huh?" Qiao Xue turned around and looked at Zhou Wenhao, "What's the matter?" ”

Zhou Wenhao suddenly sneered, raised a hand and rubbed his temples: "The situation in Lingang is too complicated. On the one hand, we want to clean up the chaos in Hong Kong, and on the other hand, we want to pursue stability. ”

"It's hard to have both. Qiao Xue took a step forward and closed the door behind her. She leaned lightly against the door and stared at Zhou Wenhao quietly, "What are you worried about?"

Zhou Wenhao hesitated for a moment: "Xiaoxue, do you think... I mean, if..."

"If a country lives and dies for profit, will it not be avoided because of good and evil? Qiao Xue's words were cold, "Wen Hao, I am also in charge of the people." ”

"I understand. Zhou Wenhao nodded slightly.

"Don't worry, I'll be with you. Qiao Xue said softly, "I'm going to bring Li Qing and Lin Qiuqiu to the restaurant now, you adjust your mood and then go over." Don't show this emotion in front of them, the Lingang Inspectorate must not show cowardice, not to mention that the person you are facing is Li Qing. ”

The palm of his hand slowly tightened, Zhou Wenhao was silent for a moment, and nodded: "Hmm." ”

"I passed. After the words fell, Qiao Xue opened the door and walked out.

Qiao Xue's mind may not be as good as Zhou Wenhao's, but because of a woman's natural and pure nature, her heart is far more determined than the latter. The sound of clattering footsteps sounded in the corridor, Qiao Xue took a deep breath, and a touch of sorrow quietly welled up on her cheeks.

But the look dissipated in an instant, and she had already gone downstairs and walked to the door. Qiao Xue waited quietly outside the door, she seemed to fall into some kind of contemplation, allowing time to pass minute by minute.

A smile slowly appeared on her delicate cheeks, Qiao Xue's beautiful eyes swept lightly on the watch on her wrist, and she raised her jade finger and knocked lightly on the door: "Master Li, Miss Lin, are you ready?"

A few seconds later, the door opened, and Li Qing, who was wearing a black evening dress, appeared at the door, with a slightly embarrassed smile on the corner of his mouth: "Superintendent Qiao, since it is a private banquet, are the clothes you prepared for us too formal?"

"It's nothing compared to what we're going to talk about tonight. Qiao Xue looked Li Qing up and down, and nodded with satisfaction, "I'm actually ready, just invite Miss Lin out, let's go upstairs." ”

"Okay. Li Qing responded, stretched out his hand to hold Lin Qiuqiu, who was also wearing a formal dress, and the two of them followed behind Qiao Xue and walked upstairs through the corridor.

Li Qing and Lin Qiuqiu glanced at each other quietly, both of them were a little unclear.

Quietly, Li Qing glanced towards the end of the empty corridor, and said with a chuckle, "Are there only two of us as guests tonight?"

"That's right. Qiao Xue nodded, "So the two of you should know how much Director Zhou attaches importance to you." ”

"Director Zhou is not very clear about whether we are serious or not. Li Qing said with a hint of mockery, "It's clear that he wants us to pay enough attention to him." ”

Qiao Xue turned her head and glanced at Li Qing lightly, pursed her lips, and did not speak.

The whole villa was empty, and Li Qing did not see a fourth figure other than the three of himself along the way. After going upstairs, I walked out of a spacious dining room, the candles on the table were quietly lit, the ethereal music was around, and the atmosphere was quite good.

Qiao Xue made a gesture of invitation at the door: "Please wait a while, Hall Chief Zhou will be here in ten minutes." ”

Li Qing and Lin Qiuqiu sat down peacefully, Qiao Xue shook the bell, and a maid came out and began to place knives, forks and pre-dinner fruits. The plates are exquisite, like a piece of handicraft.

"Our Director Zhou is a northerner, and we prefer to eat northern food. However, considering that the head of the Li family and Miss Lin are very stylish, they must prefer to eat Western food, so they specially invited the chef to serve a dinner for the two of them. ”

"Okay, then wait. Li Qing leaned back comfortably in his chair and squinted his eyes to look at the time, "Ten minutes, huh?"

Qiao Xue smiled: "There should be no problem, but Director Zhou has been very busy recently..."

Lin Qiuqiu covered her mouth and chuckled.

Qiao Xue's face changed slightly: "Miss Lin, what are you laughing at?"

"It seems that Director Zhou has a request for the Li family today. Lin Qiuqiu said softly, "Even if you have a request, you don't need to show it so obviously." ”

When Qiao Xue heard Lin Qiuqiu's words, her face instantly became embarrassed. But Li Qing became interested all of a sudden, and couldn't help but bow slightly: "Qiuqiu, how do you know?"

Lin Qiuqiu said with a smile: "This is all a common trick, making guests wait for ten minutes is nothing more than grinding people's patience." There is a kind of fire in the meantime, if the time is too short, there will be no difference between the superior and the inferior. If it takes too long, it gives people a sense of slackness. Director Zhou played this kind of trick on us today, which is a bit naïve. If he is not demanding, why should we have a heart that we dare not underestimate him? ”

These words made Qiao Xue's pretty face suddenly turn blue and white, and she couldn't help but laugh dryly: "I have long heard that Miss Lin is old and sophisticated and good at business warfare, but after all, Director Zhou is different from those treacherous and cunning shopping mall people, so it's better not to speculate at will." ”

The light in his eyes was unusually calm, but as soon as Lin Qiuqiu's words came out, he was sharp: "As I expected, when Director Zhou arrives, it must be an old-fashioned remark like being busy with official business recently, and it is rare to talk about it." If you answer the phone again, drop a cup or something, it will be even more presentable. ”

Qiao Xue didn't say a word, but walked out of the door in a few steps, and whispered to one of his subordinates: "Go and inform Director Zhou and ask him to come over quickly." ”

After explaining, Qiao Xue turned around and walked into the restaurant, pulled a chair and sat down.

Li Qing tapped his fingers on the table, cleared his throat and asked, "Superintendent Qiao, can I ask one more question, what are you going to do with Nick?"

"Although Nick is a foreigner, if the crime of maliciously hurting people is implemented, he will naturally be severely punished in accordance with the law of the Lingang Special Administrative Region. ”

Li Qingyi shrugged: "What's the difference between saying this kind of thing and not saying it?"

Qiao Xue smiled and asked: "I have upheld the principle of fairness and replied to the Li family master in accordance with the regular procedures, but you are not satisfied." Then why don't you talk about it first, how can I answer to satisfy you?"

Li Qing's face suddenly sank, and he stared at Qiao Xue tightly: "I need Superintendent Qiao to give an accurate answer." ”

"Then I roughly understand what the Li family master means. Qiao Xue raised her jade hand and knocked on her smooth forehead, "But I'm sorry, such a matter needs to be ruled by the director of the Lingang Supervision Department, I don't have direct authority, so you can ask Director Zhou yourself later." ”

Li Qing knew in his heart that it would be in vain to communicate any longer, so he simply stopped talking. A few people waited for another three or four minutes, and Zhou Wenhao was late.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Zhou Wenhao waved his hand at a few people in the restaurant, "Recently, I have been busy with official business, and the time is too tight, so it is rare to talk to the two of you." ”

Lin Qiuqiu glanced at Qiao Xue lightly without a trace, and the latter hurriedly staggered his gaze.

The servant pulled away the main seat, Zhou Wenhao's eyes looked around the room, and then fell on Li Qing: "It's really embarrassing to invite the head of the Li family to come over so late." ”

Li Qing replied meaningfully: "It doesn't hurt to know that Director Zhou has had a lot of things recently. ”

Zhou Wenhao was about to speak again, but Qiao Xue said: "Let's serve the food first, Director Zhou specially instructed me to invite the top celebrity chef from Lanhai Restaurant, and the two of you must try it." ”

"Oh?" Li Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, "The chef of Lanhai Restaurant, this is a bit interesting." ”

"yes. Zhou Wenhao nodded again and again, "I often hear people say that the Western-style food in the Lanhai Restaurant in Gangbei is famous, and I am fortunate to be able to taste it today." ”

The atmosphere finally gradually became harmonious, Qiao Xue gently clapped her palms and said with a smile: "Please ask Chef Deledi to introduce the dishes." ”

Li Qing applauded with a smile on his face, and suddenly turned his head to find that Lin Qiuqiu beside him frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?" Li Qing moved his mouth.

Lin Qiuqiu pursed his mouth slightly and shook his head gently, but his expression was a little embarrassed.

With the applause of several people, a middle-aged Western man with blond hair and blue eyes walked out slowly and bowed politely.

"Hello everyone, I am today's head chef, the first-class chef Deledi from Lanhai Restaurant..." The man's Chinese is not fluent, but his words are extremely clear. He had just straightened up, his eyes swept around the table, but his expression froze suddenly.

"Lee... Head of the Li family, Miss Lin. The corners of Deleddy's mouth twitched, and then he opened his mouth, but he couldn't spit out a word for a long time.

Li Qing couldn't help but have a puzzled face: "Do you know me?"

Zhou Wenhao slapped his face and laughed: "The head of the Li family is famous in Lingang, I'm afraid it's hard to know him." ”

"No, you misunderstood. Deleudy said with some embarrassment, "I used to be a special chef at the Li Family Mansion, but I was fired by Miss Lin because of my poor cooking skills. In Huaxia's words, it was squid fired by Miss Lin. ”

As soon as Deleudy said this, the atmosphere in the whole room fell to a freezing point. The corners of Li Qing's mouth twitched fiercely, and then he suddenly understood why Lin Qiuqiu had such an embarrassed look just now.