Chapter 284: Catching the Wind and Washing the Dust

De Jong is one of the earliest Western restaurants in Shanghai, and after more than 20 years of East-meets-West fusion, the chef has adapted the exotic cuisine and added local dishes to attract more Chinese to dine.

Li Xianjie saw Gao Fei and Xiao Ningning walking in from a distance, and hurriedly stood up and waved, and when the two approached, he joked and said, "So soon, the husband and wife followed?" ”

Xiao Ningning rarely showed the side of a little woman, and sat down at the table with a red face and a shy face.

Gao Fei smiled helplessly: "Xianjie, you are going to break the bill today, you originally invited one person, but now there is one more." ”

Li Xianjie: "It's just right that Miss Xiao is here, otherwise no one will drink with me, which will be boring." ”

Xiao Ningning turned his face to Gao Fei and said, "How is it?" I'm right with you, right? ”

Gao Fei: "Xianjie, I found that since you became the director of the General Affairs Department, you are becoming more and more able to speak!" ”

Li Xianjie: "So, the phrase 'experience changes people' is not bad at all!" ”

A waiter walked over: "Sir, can you order?" ”

Li Xianjie: "Lady first, please order this young lady first." ”

Xiao Ningning: "I want a filet mignon, medium-rare." Others are at will. ”

Gao Fei rarely eats Western food, and he doesn't know what to order, so he said casually: "I'm the same as her." ”

Li Xianjie said in a joking tone: "It's really husband and wife with the same heart, and their tastes are the same." ”

Gao Fei whispered to him: "You are so good at talking, I have to eat you today!" ”

Li Xianjie smiled: "No problem! ”

He instructed the waiter: "Three filet mignons, two fried chicken wings, two fried foie gras, a lettuce salad, one dessert, and one borscht." Let's start with that. ”

Gao Fei: "Xianjie, it seems that you are a frequent visitor here, and you are so skilled in ordering." ”

Li Xianjie: "I've been here with Ding Kaiwen twice, and each time I order these things, I can't be proficient." ”

Waiter: "Sir, do you need a drink?" ”

Li Xianjie: "A bottle of whiskey!" ”

Gao Fei: "Give me a beer." ”

Li Xianjie: "A big man, is it a shame to drink beer in such a high-end restaurant?" Fortunately, Miss Xiao is here today, otherwise I would have poured myself a drink. ”

Gao Fei: "Who loses when you drink beer?" Isn't beer alcohol? ”

Li Xianjie lowered his voice and said, "Horse urine!" ”

Cold lettuce salad, filet mignon and drinks came quickly.

Li Xianjie raised his glass: "This meal was originally for Gao Fei to wash the dust, but now you can change it, it can be regarded as my wedding blessing to you in advance, come, cheers!" ”

Gao Fei was a little embarrassed and said, "Are you too early?" ”

Xiao Ningning couldn't hide the joy in her heart, raised her glass and drank it all, and said softly: "Thank you, Director Li." ”

The waiter came over to pour them wine, Li Xianjie waved his hand and said, "No need for you, we'll do it ourselves." ”

This means that the guest does not want to disturb, and the waiter retreats to the side.

Gao Fei: "Xianjie, why didn't I see Director Zuo in the station today?" ”

Li Xianjie: "Zuo Feng has been alone recently, he hasn't been to the station for several days, and the stationmaster didn't mention him at the meeting, I guess there should be some task." ”

Gao Fei: "Oh......"

Xiao Ningning patted the table: "Drink and drink, talk about work!" ”

Li Xianjie echoed casually: "Miss Xiao is right! No business tonight, cheers! ”

Gao Fei picked up a knife and fork and cut the steak, and said, "Cheers, I'll kill this steak first!" ”

About half an hour later, four soldiers walked into the cafeteria, and at the front was a major of medium height, wearing glasses, looking about thirty years old, and the other three all holding the rank of lieutenant.

The waiter who greeted the guests at the door greeted him: "Sir, how many of you are?" ”

The major said, "Four." ”

"Chiefs, please." The waiter diligently led the four soldiers to a table, very close to Gao Fei and them.

Waiter: "Do you want to order now?" ”

The major asked the others, "What do you all want to eat?" Order casually, miss today, and you won't be able to eat Shanghai's Western food in the future. ”

A lieutenant said, "Battalion Commander Zhou, none of the three of us have eaten Western food, so you should order it." ”

Another lieutenant smiled: "Yes, anyway, the battalion commander is in for a treat, and we will eat whatever you order." ”

Li Xianjie, who was facing away from them, heard the words 'Camp Commander Zhou', glanced back, and let out a surprised "belch", then stood up and walked over: "Old Zhou? It's really you. Some time ago, I went to the 88th Division to meet you first, and I can meet you here, we have a lot of fate. ”

The major was also pleasantly surprised, and held Li Xianjie's hand: "Director Li, why are you here?" ”

Li Xianjie: "Gao Fei and I are eating here." ”

Camp Commander Zhou said: "High platoon commander...... The high commissioner is also here? ”

Li Xianjie turned around and pointed: "It's there." Speaking of them, they are all brothers who were born and died together, do you want to go over and say hello? ”

Camp Commander Zhou: "Of course. ”

He followed Li Xianjie one after another.

Li Xianjie: "Gao Fei, do you still know him?" ”

Gao Fei stood up and looked at Camp Commander Zhou, and said, "I remember you!" You are warrant officer Zhou Yunlong of the communications company! ”

Zhou Yunlong gave a military salute very formally: "Director Gao, hello!" ”

Gao Fei was a little excited in his heart, although he and Zhou Yunlong were not familiar with each other, but at that time, the communication company and the special service company were directly under the division headquarters, and the barracks were next to each other, and they could often be met in ordinary times.

He pulled Battalion Commander Zhou to sit down and said, "After the August 13 Battle, we haven't met again, and it's been seven or eight years. What unit are you in now? ”

Zhou Yunlong: "I am ashamed of the position of commander of the second battalion in the 527th regiment. ”

Gao Fei thought for a moment: "Oh, the 527 regiment was Liao Lingqi as the head at that time, and Chief Liao should be promoted now, right?" ”

Zhou Yunlong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Before the second battle of Xiangbei, Regiment Commander Liao asked for leave to go home to get married, and it was misreported that he had escaped from the battle. Although it was later confirmed that this was an unjust case, the big mistake had already been made. In order to make up for the mistakes, the government buried the head of Liao in the Nanyue Martyrs' Shrine, and also issued a 'certificate of honor'. ”

Gao Fei: "Human lives are at stake, don't the commanders of the war zone go to verify the situation?" ”

Zhou Yunlong sighed: "The chiefs are busy looking for scapegoats for the defeat, who will seriously investigate." ”

Li Xianjie: "Then Captain Liao died in vain?" ”

Zhou Yunlong: "Otherwise, what else?" The order was given by the commissioner himself......"

Xiao Ningning, who was already a little drunk, kicked Gao Fei with his foot and said, "Am I non-existent?" ”

Gao Fei: "Camp Commander Zhou, this is Miss Xiao Ningning." ”

Zhou Yunlong stretched out his hand: "Hello, Miss Xiao." ”

Xiao Ningning didn't move, bit her lip and looked at Gao Fei, and said, "Who do you say I am?" ”

Gao Fei: "Have you changed your name?" ”

Xiao Ningning: "No. ”

Gao Fei: "Since you haven't changed your name, Camp Commander Zhou is waiting for you to shake hands, shouldn't you be polite?" ”

Li Xianjie was a bystander, playing a round field: "Camp Chief Zhou, this Miss Xiao still has an identity, Gao Fei forgot to say it just now." She is Gao Fei's girlfriend, the kind who talks about marriage. ”

Hearing Li Xianjie's addition, Xiao Ningning's face immediately turned cloudy and clear, and he stretched out his hand with a smile: "Hello, Camp Commander Zhou." ”

For Xiao Ningning's unreasonable troubles with drinking to cover his face, Gao Fei was extremely depressed, this is the person who is about to become his wife?

Camp Chief Zhou didn't know the inside story and said, "Congratulations to Director Gao for having such a beautiful flower." ”

Gao Fei diverted the topic and asked, "Camp Commander Zhou is having dinner with his colleagues today?" ”

Zhou Yunlong: "The troops are about to be adjusted, and the company commanders under me said that they had never even eaten Western food when they came to Shanghai, so I had to invite them to eat, but I didn't expect to meet the two of you." ”

Li Xianjie said in surprise: "The 88th Division wants to adjust the defense? ”

Zhou Yunlong looked around and said in a low voice: "Not only the 88th Division, but also the entire 71st Army must be transferred to the northeast!" ”