In the middle of the night, Ye Tian suddenly woke up.

He felt a little dazed and looked at his phone, it was exactly three o'clock in the morning.

He felt that the environment outside was quiet, and he panicked a little.

I just had a dream, vaguely before I was reborn, I drove the car on the way home, passed the intersection, the red light was on, he parked the car there, and silently thought about life.

In the past, he dreamed of the situation countless times, but this time made him feel restless, as if something important was about to happen.

He looked at his phone, and there was a short message from an unfamiliar number.

"Ye Tian, I'm coming back."

This text message is clueless, but it must be a former friend when it is sent to him.

He couldn't guess who it would be, and he didn't call back, so he held his phone until dawn.

He feels that as the dust settles on the subway project, a new economic format will emerge in Jinling.

Before going to work, he received a call from Zhao Peng, inviting him to the office for a secret talk.

Ye Tian went directly from home to Zhao Peng's office, the other party smiled, and then got up to make tea.

"Ye Tian, congratulations, the bidding results this time have come out, your total score is the highest, you got the project, come and sign the contract within this week. In addition, on our side, we hope that you will work together with a powerful company in the United Nations, after all, the workload of nine subway lines is huge, and I am afraid that your company will not be able to handle it. ”

Ye Tian declined the kindness of the other party, and humbly said that he must concentrate all the superior forces, according to the declared plan, start construction of one, two, three, and three lines first, and the rest every five quarters, look at the previous construction records, and open in order.

Zhao Peng put the teacup in front of Ye Tian and was deeply touched: "Ye Tian, although you are young, you are absolutely calm in your work, we hope to cooperate with people like you." There is drive, there is momentum, but the defense is solid and there will be no problems. This time, the Qin Group has been with you for so long, I want to have a treat, everyone sit down, is it convenient for you? ”

Ye Tian suddenly remembered that he had made an agreement with Peng Jiajia yesterday to have dinner in the evening, but he forgot about it when he was busy.

"Director Zhao, I'm here to entertain you, and you can decide who to invite."

Zhao Peng smiled in a low voice and shook his head: "No need at all, in fact, to put it bluntly, Qin Zhenbang wants to invite you to dinner." This time you defeated him, he was convinced, and invited you alone, and he was afraid that you would not give face, so I asked me to come forward. ”

Ye Tian agreed, and his attitude was very sincere.

Zhao Peng was relieved and revealed another piece of news: "You probably know that there is a big man in Yanjing, and everyone respectfully calls him uncle, and this time they are also eating together, no problem, right?" ”

"Absolutely! Director Zhao, it is also an honor to be able to learn from the leaders of Yan Jinglai. ”

Ye Tian had long wanted to see this old man, but he didn't have a chance, but now that the bidding is over, everyone's mood is relaxed, and there is no hostile relationship, so they can meet.

The time of the reception is set at six o'clock in the evening, also in the Jinling Hotel, and the room is the Alpine Flowing Water Hall.

Participating in the banquet, in addition to Ye Tian, Zhao Peng, Qin Zhenbang, and the old man, there was also a beautiful woman.

Zhao Peng introduced that this is a celebrity in Jinling, a master in the cultural circle, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially a good guzheng, and is well-known in China.

This woman is very dignified, an absolute classical beauty, and her age should be twenty-eight or nineteen.

When that old man appeared, Ye Tian was surprised.

The other party was wearing a black Tang suit, holding a small folding fan in his hand, smiling and in good spirits.

It doesn't look like an old man in his sixties at all, but more like a middle-aged man in his forties, and when he speaks, his voice is like a bronze bell.

It can be seen that the qi of the dantian is abundant.

When he shook hands with Ye Tian, his right hand was very powerful, showing that his inner strength was strong.

"Ye Tian, a young talent, is really rare. More importantly, humility and courtesy, with a good reputation. I have met so many people, as long as everyone who knows you says yes, including Qin Zhenbang, who is your subordinate defeated, and he also says that you are good. So I've always wondered, what kind of young man is he? I defeated the Qin Group in a conversation and laughter, and now I see it, and I admire it. ”

The old man's words are not leaky, he has definitely been mixed in the scene for many years, and he has aged into essence.

In front of the old man, Ye Tian was respectful, after all, the other party was so old, he was an absolute junior.

Qin Zhenbang brought over a box of good wine, and at the same time prepared a generous gift for everyone.

This is his group's own fine wine, the level and price, between Dongjiu and Xifeng, of course, is good.

That beauty, playing the zither to help the fun, the sound of the piano is melodious, refreshing.

After that, Zhao Peng introduced her name to everyone, named Guan Yulan.

Ye Tian had heard this name before, and several professors at Jinling University spoke highly of this Guan Yulan, saying that she was both beautiful and artistic.

During the meal, Qin Zhenbang mentioned many times that he was willing to become an official partner with Ye Tian, and in the future, he would look at each other in business and get closer to each other emotionally.

On this occasion, there is no room for Peng Jiajia to participate.

Ye Tian didn't ask much, if Peng Jiajia missed the appointment because of last night, and then everyone broke up, it would be a good thing.

"Ye Tian, how did you meet Mr. Li?"

The old man was very interested in this matter, Ye Tian thought of the development of Wolong Mountain at that time, signed a nursing home and mineral water project, Mr. Li came to visit Wolong Mountain, everyone hit it off at first sight, so they reached the following agreement.

He did not deliberately make friends with each other, but was favored by them.

Maybe the other party is interested in the treasure of Wolong Mountain, rather than a certain person.

This process can be understood but not spoken.

The old man smiled: "Mr. Li is a difficult person to contact, I have met him a few times, and his attitude is neither humble nor arrogant, which makes people unable to make deep friends." It's not easy for you to be with him and have his support. It can be seen that your character is indeed nothing to say. ”

That Guan Yulan, with a smile on the corner of her mouth, watched everyone drink.

She replaced the wine with tea and toasted Ye Tian with a glass: "Ye Tian, I have admired the name for a long time." This time, Director Zhao said that there is such a drinking party, you will participate, and I will come. Wolong Mountain is a good place, self-cultivation, if it is convenient, I also want to be there, have a place, I don't know if it can be approved? ”

Zhao Peng coaxed: "A big beauty like you is full of brilliance wherever she goes, Ye Tian will definitely not be able to ask for it." ”

Ye Tian smiled and nodded: "Of course, Miss Guan is a celebrity in Jinling, if we can settle in Wolong Mountain, our side will flourish and become famous, it is really undesirable." ”

He believed that people like Guan Yulan could attract a large number of followers wherever she went, and inviting her to Wolong Mountain would be very useful in expanding Wolong Mountain's fame.

On this occasion, although Qin Zhenbang was the party who invited the guests, he became obscure.

After all, in the eyes of everyone, he is just a contractor and has nothing to boast about.

Besides, even if this kind of dinner is affordable, if it wasn't for Zhao Peng's face, who would come?

The old man was very drunk, and he drank a lot, he told Ye Tian: "This time, you have defeated the Qin Group, which is equivalent to defeating me, which makes me feel very shameless." ”

Ye Tian hurriedly apologized: "Senior, don't say that, we just got a high score by luck, and this score is also the result of the collective evaluation of many experts." I believe that the Qin Group is outstanding, and the old man must be famous all over the world, and next time, we may become the defeated soldiers of the Qin Group. ”

This statement gave the old man and Qin Zhenbang double face, and both of them were very happy, laughed, raised their wine glasses and drank them all.

Ye Tian's biggest advantage is that he never fights for merit, let alone argues with others on the spot, no matter how excessive the other party says, he can hold on.

Qin Zhenbang did not mention the subcontracting project, but Zhao Peng and the old man both said that they hoped that Ye Tian could give him face and let Qin Zhenbang continue to undertake the following work.

At the same time, take out the management fee and hand it to Ye Tian, let him deal with it.

This kind of formulation is naturally the kind that Mr. Li opposes the most, the legacy of raising tigers.

Ye Tian didn't agree easily, and told the other party with a smile: "I'll go back and report to Mr. Li, you know, I'm just a puppet, and I can't make decisions about anything." ”

Several people gave Ye Tian a thumbs up: "It's really humble, everyone understands, now this matter is Mr. Li begging you." ”

At the end of the drink, the old man patted Ye Tian on the shoulder: "Ye Tian, I heard that you have a close relationship with Secretary Bai, is there such a thing?" ”

"It's just a nodding friend, uncle, please rest assured, on this subway project, I completely rely on Mr. Li's strength, and it has nothing to do with Secretary Bai."

The old man laughed: "Ye Tian, you still don't like to tell the truth. So be it, let's stop at the point, Secretary Bai is young and promising, and it is your honor to be able to help you, an absolute good thing. ”

Ye Tian keenly saw that when the old man mentioned Secretary Bai, his face changed, and there was mockery and contempt in his eyes.

This is natural, when the old and new forces are replaced, the veterans are not willing to retire, so they are not convinced.

As for Secretary Bai's first-class ability and connections, it is just a blink of an eye to kill these old guys.

The world changes quickly, and if you are not careful, you can't keep up with the times.

Just like the old man, he thought that most people would give him face, but in fact, now some positions are changed too quickly, four or five times a year, who knows what he does.

At the end of the banquet, Ye Tian walked at the back, and as soon as he arrived at the hotel lobby, he saw Peng Jiajia, sitting in the café next to him, waving to him.

Qin Zhenbang saw it and pushed Ye Tianyi: "Hurry up, the beauties meet, you don't have to worry about other things." ”

Ye Tian insisted, first sent away the old man, Zhao Peng, and Guan Yulan, and then returned to the café to see Peng Jiajia.

None of them mentioned the no-show last night, but directly started another topic.

"Ye Tian, I should go back to that city tomorrow and continue my original work, can you chat with me all night tonight?"

Ye Tian had long realized that this matter was more complicated, and if he rejected the other party, his original efforts would be in vain.

He smiled quietly: "That's absolutely no problem, but in order to avoid suspicion, I have to pull Mr. Qin up." ”

Peng Jiajia shook her head: "Don't be so troublesome, we just need to turn on the camera in the room and record the whole process to prove that there is nothing wrong with each other, isn't it?" ”

Facts speak louder than words, and having a live video is better than having a witness, which is of course another solution.

Ye Tian calmed down, ordered a cup of coffee first, and listened to Peng Jiajia's talk while drinking,

She booked a ticket for nine o'clock tomorrow morning, so the two of them were together, less than twelve hours.

"Ye Tian, this trip to Jinling, God let me know you, and he really took too good care of me. The business project failed, I am very happy, if I leave, will it be buried in your heart? ”

"Miss Peng, missing is inevitable, we used to be rivals, but I believe that we will become partners in the future. Even Mr. Qin said that if he encounters any problems during the construction of the subway in the future, he will call him at any time and go to the soup to fight the fire, sticking a knife in both ribs. ”