Chapter 20: Personality and Character (Part II)

Su Han felt that Gao Ming was a little unnatural, so he smiled and took the initiative to ask, Director Gao, you called me here, what work do you have to arrange?

Gao Mingxian pretended to smile lightly, and then said Su Han, last time RB cooking was not the right appetite, right? You almost didn't eat much of the food you ordered that day, and I was worried that you would go home with an empty stomach later. Why don't I treat you to another meal?

As soon as Su Han heard this, he immediately became happy, and said Okay, okay, Director Gao, when did you say what should you eat? Then he hurriedly stated that in fact, I had something on my mind that day, and I had no appetite for anything to eat, not that RB cuisine was not good.

Gao Ming said, then you can decide what you want to eat this time, and you can decide where you want, okay?

Su Han thought about it and said that I really don't know where to go or what to eat. Otherwise, it's up to you, Director Gao. I only mention one condition, don't go to the plum garden and the southern style, those two places are too expensive.

Gao Ming said Su Han, you don't want to save me money, do you? I can't see that the little girl's heart is really good.

Su Han smiled a little embarrassedly, and said Actually, I don't think it matters where you go to eat, it mainly depends on the mood and atmosphere.

Gao Ming smiled mysteriously and said that this is true, but I think the atmosphere this time must be good, because there are so many people.

Su Han was a little puzzled, and said Director Gao, what do you mean by this?

Gao Ming said that I want to ask two more people to go, is it more lively?

If you want to talk from the heart, I finally had a chance to eat and chat with Director Gao alone, and Su Han didn't want to ask anyone to go again. The last time I was in a hurry to talk about business in Sakura Pavilion, Gao Ming was in a hurry to go home, and he didn't have a chance to talk about anything else. But since Gao Ming said this, Su Han was not easy to object, so he asked, then who else do you want to date, Director Gao?

Gao Ming said, I want to call Ren Jian, or who will you make an appointment with?

Su Han didn't understand who Gao Ming was talking about for a while, so he was a little strange, and said Director Gao, I don't have any good friends, who do you want me to date?

Gao Ming smiled a little embarrassedly, so he had to tell the truth, Su Han, tell you the truth, I want to meet Li Xiaoling, do you think it's okay?

When Su Han heard Gao Ming's words, he couldn't help but feel disappointed. After making trouble for a long time, Director Gao made such a big detour, but it was to let her go and ask Li Xiaoling to come out to meet. After all, Gao Ming really didn't trust her very much, otherwise why bother to find an excuse to invite her to dinner? Su Han felt a sense of loss in his heart, but his face did not show it. She thought about it, and said to Gao Ming very calmly, Director Gao, if you want to see Li Xiaoling, I just need to find a way to ask her out, just forget about the meal.

Gao Ming saw that Su Han's face changed in an instant, but he didn't know what she was thinking, he just thought that she was unwilling, so he hurriedly declared, saying Su Han, I invite you to dinner sincerely, as for whether I can see Li Xiaoling, it is secondary, I just want to make up such an opportunity. If it's inconvenient, I didn't say it, but the matter of eating is certain, and I have already said hello to Ren Jian.

Su Han listened to Gao Ming's explanation, and felt a little better. After thinking about it, I also felt that I might have overreacted a little. He smiled very reluctantly and said that's good, then let's go, where do you say to go?

Gao Ming saw that Su Han's face had eased, so he also smiled, and said Since you asked me to say it, then I will say it, in fact, I have already asked Ren Jian to book a room in the plum garden, so let's go there.

Su Han said, all said, don't go to the plum garden and southern customs.

Gao Ming said that it has already been decided, and I also said it, don't save me money.

Su Han was a little disgusted, glanced at Gao Ming, then stood up and said Director Gao, if there is nothing else, I will go back first.

Gao Ming nodded and said Okay, after getting off work in the afternoon, you wait for me to call.

Su Han nodded, didn't speak again, turned around and went out. Gao Ming felt that Su Han was a little unhappy in his heart, but he didn't know why. It seems that it is impossible to ask Su Han to help meet Li Xiaoling. Gao Ming thought, if it really doesn't work, let Ren Jian find a way. Anyway, he has a lot of ideas in his head, so there shouldn't be any problems.

Gao Ming didn't know what Su Han thought, and he didn't know how she told Li Xiaoling, but before getting off work, Su Han called him and said that Li Xiaoling agreed to come to Meiyuan to see him.

Gao Ming was very surprised, but also a little happy, so he asked Su Han, do you want Ren Jian to pick her up? Su Han said no, Li Xiaoling said that she would come by car.

At about six o'clock, Gao Ming finished processing the last manuscript, handed over to Mr. Zhou, who was on night duty, and called Su Han and asked her to wait for him at the door of the newspaper.

Previously, because he was afraid that Li Xiaoling would not be received by anyone if he arrived first, Ren Jian had already gone to Meiyuan to make some arrangements, Gao Ming originally wanted her to go with Ren Jian, but Su Han said that he was willing to wait for Gao Ming's car to go, and there were still some things to tell him on the way.

Gao Ming went downstairs to pick up the car, picked up Su Han at the gate of the newspaper office, and drove to the plum garden. At this time, I happened to miss the rush hour, and the journey was quite smooth.

Su Han told Gao Ming in detail about Li Xiaoling's situation in the car, and especially told him that because of Zhang Qin's relationship, she had a good impression of the people in the newspaper.

Gao Ming asked Su Han, how did you tell her about asking her to come?

Su Han didn't think about it, so he said, I'll tell you the truth!

Gao Ming was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, then how can you tell the truth?

Su Han looked at Gao Ming, and was also stunned for a moment, and suddenly seemed to understand why Gao Ming was nervous, so he smiled and said Director Gao, don't worry, I just said that you are the leader of me and Zhang Qin, you are a very good person. I want her to come to you, to enlighten her, to give her ideas.

When Gao Ming heard this, he was relieved, so he smiled and said, What is her attitude?

Su Han said that she was a little hesitant at first, but I persuaded her for a while, and she agreed.

Gao Ming didn't speak again, but he was thinking in his heart about how he would deal with Li Xiaoling later.

After parking the car in Meiyuan, the two went directly to Qingbo Xiaozhu according to the message sent by Ren Jian. When I entered the room, I saw that Li Xiaoling had not arrived, and Ren Jian was sitting there alone, probably talking to Fei Fei on the phone, laughing happily.

Gao Ming and Su Han didn't want to disturb him, but when Ren Jian saw them coming in, he hurriedly told his daughter that there was something wrong with the baby father, and I will tell you the story of the cat and the dog next time, okay? Fei Fei still didn't follow it, but Ren Jian kissed the phone and hung up in a hurry. Then he got up and reported to Gao Ming, saying that Gao Leader, the food has been ordered, and the guests can start the meal as soon as they arrive.

Gao Ming and Su Han sat down, and Ren Jian served tea again, and the three of them gossiped while drinking. Su Han has a deep memory of this room, and on the night when she first reported to the press department, Gao Ming and the others took advantage of Ma Yusheng's invitation to hold a nondescript welcome party for her here.

After a while, I heard someone talking outside the door, and then the waiter pushed the door in, followed by Li Xiaoling. Su Han hurriedly got up to meet her, pulled her to introduce Gao Ming and Ren Jian, and then arranged for Li Xiaoling to sit between her and Gao Ming.

Li Xiaoling's face was gloomy, and she looked preoccupied. She was already a little restrained, but when she saw Gao Ming and the three of them waiting for her, and Gao Ming was still Zhang Qin's leader, she couldn't help it, so she apologized vigorously, saying Director Gao, I'm sorry, I was late for the first meeting. It is really undesirable to make the leader wait.

Su Han hurriedly said, Xiaoling, don't be polite, since it's about seven o'clock, in fact, you are not too late to arrive. It's just that we had a smooth journey and arrived a little earlier than you.

Gao Ming had a good impression of this girl at the first glance when he saw Li Xiaoling, but he felt that she was more introverted, and it might be difficult to have in-depth communication if she had to communicate deeply for the first time. I have the heart to create an atmosphere and try to eliminate the psychological barrier with her.

Gao Ming got up and poured a cup of tea and handed it to Li Xiaoling, saying Miss Xiaoling, don't think like that, in fact, I am not a leader. Since you are older than you, and you and Su Han are classmates, you can count it as an extra uncle.

Li Xiaoling looked at Gao Ming carefully, and said No, Director Gao, are you that old, don't you want to take advantage of me and Su Han?

When Su Han heard this, he couldn't hold back his laughter. Li Xiaoling didn't know why she was laughing, so she turned around and looked at her in confusion. Su Han was very embarrassed when he saw Gao Ming's face, and he was a little at a loss, so he quickly held back and didn't dare to laugh again.

Ren Jian was serving food on the side, and he didn't have time to speak. At this time, he was just done, so he interjected and said, don't be so serious, so that you can't speak. I think on an occasion like today, everyone can be considered friends. That, beauty, right?

Li Xiaoling nodded hurriedly and said yes, I think it's still the reporter who is right, Director Gao, what do you say?

Gao Ming said, since that's the case, then don't call me Director Gao, okay?

Li Xiaoling said then, what do I call you? Suddenly turned around and asked Su Han, Su Han, what do you usually call Director Gao?

Su Han said that I can only be called Director Gao, but sometimes I can also be called Teacher Gao.

Li Xiaoling looked at Gao Ming seriously, then shook her head, and said, Teacher Gao, it doesn't seem appropriate to call me this name, right? What do you say I call you, Director Gao?

Gao Ming smiled bitterly and said, if you want to call it that, it's okay, I'll pretend to be younger.

Hearing Gao Ming's words, everyone laughed, and Li Xiaoling's melancholy face finally showed a shallow smile. This is the effect that Gao Ming wants, and if you don't brew the atmosphere to a good state, you can't say anything about it.

The talking kung fu dishes are almost served, and everyone chats while eating.

Although the atmosphere on the field was harmonious, it was the first time they met after all, and Li Xiaoling didn't say much, just silently listened to Gao Ming and the three of them chatting back and forth.

Gao Ming saw that the gossip was almost over, so he put the topic on the right track. When he clinked glasses with Li Xiaoling instead of tea and wine, he said softly, Miss Xiaoling, there is something I have to explain to you first, please don't mind. We know the relationship between you and Zhang Qin, originally, we wanted to call Zhang Qin to come with us today, but because of some special reasons, we still didn't call her after careful consideration.

Li Xiaoling raised her gaze, just looked at Gao Ming quietly, and did not speak.

Gao Ming pondered for a while, and then said, Actually, your cousin is a very good person, but Miss Xiaoling, you may also know that because of Xiao Chizi's matter, she and the leader were a little unhappy, so we don't want to involve her anymore, so as not to cause trouble for her.

Li Xiaoling obviously knew about this, so she nodded again.

Gao Ming thought about it and added another sentence, saying that I think that if you can eat together today, you'd better not tell your cousin, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Li Xiaoling thought about it and said okay, I know. Director Gao, oh no, Brother Gao, I also know that Sister Qin has a conflict with the leader, thank you for thinking about her.

Su Han took over the conversation and said Xiaoling, there are no outsiders here today. As I have already told you, these two are people I respect, one is my leader and the other is my teacher. I've already told them about your difficulties, but in fact, I called you here today just to let them enlighten you and help you think of a way.

Li Xiaoling looked at Gao Ming and then at Ren Jian, wanting to say something, but she wanted to say something.

Ren Jian also wanted to speak, but after looking at Gao Ming, he couldn't help but say nothing.

Gao Ming had been pondering this matter in his mind for a whole afternoon, and he already had an idea in his heart, but he wanted to listen to what Ren Jian and Su Han, especially Li Xiaoling herself, thought. So I took the initiative to ask Li Xiaoling, Miss Xiaoling, can you tell us what you think yourself? We really want to know what you really think, which is very important.

Li Xiaoling shook her head and said that it was not that I didn't want to say it, but that I didn't have any idea at all, because I didn't know what to do now.

Su Han was afraid that Gao Ming would not believe it, so he hurriedly helped and said Teacher Gao, what Xiaoling said was the truth, this was what she really thought.

Ren Jian said nonchalantly, Xiaoling, I think you are big when you say this matter, and if you say it is small, the key depends on whether you can handle it yourself.

Gao understood Ren Jian and said that what you said is the same as not saying it, then let me ask you, how to deal with it?

Ren Jian said Isn't this very simple? How to deal with it is the most beneficial for Xiao Ling, even if it is dealt with.

Gao Ming wanted to speak, but saw that Li Xiaoling was hesitant to speak, so he stopped to see what she wanted to say, but Li Xiaoling didn't say anything in the end. But Su Han asked for her, saying that teacher, how to deal with it is the most beneficial to Neng Xiaoling?

Ren Jian thought about it and said that if you want me to say something, Xiaoling should still tell the truth.

Gao Ming looked at Ren Jian, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes. And Su Han and Li Xiaoling also looked at Ren Jian, but their eyes were full of doubts.

Ren Jian glanced at Gao Ming secretly, but Gao Ming looked away and pretended not to care about him. Ren Jian hesitated for a moment, and then said, Actually, I have consulted legal experts a long time ago, and for the police, whether or not Xiaoling's testimony has an impact on the characterization of the case will not be decisive. Therefore, Xiaoling, your pressure is not here, but from other aspects, first of all, your own psychology. I don't think you're taking this too seriously?

When Ren Jian said this, he suddenly heard Gao Ming coughing incessantly, and he didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional. looked at Li Xiaoling and Su Han again, but they were all stunned and stared at him motionlessly.