In the Tower Restaurant, Lu Ming was helpless as he looked at the little golden dragon on the plate. Actually, Meng Dezhu's income was much higher than that of ordinary people. As the principal of Beiguan Women's Normal School, he had an annual salary of about three to four thousand yuan. If he occasionally came to the Tower Restaurant to consume, that was nothing. With twenty or thirty yuan, he could eat top-notch steaks and drink fine red wine in the Tower Restaurant. Ordinary people could also eat very well with ten or twenty yuan. But eating golden lobsters would be a bit of a hassle, even though they had to be smaller in size.
People who often dine at the Tower Restaurant will not just look for the nice things. Only those who come occasionally will order luxurious dishes. There are also many people who make reservations for Golden Lobster, as if coming to the Tower Restaurant and not eating Golden Lobster is like not having been there at all.
"Meng, you don't have to be so polite!" Lu Ming said with a smile, "But, all you ordered are my favorites."
Lu Ming had no choice but to eat the little golden lobster this time. He had different ways of dealing with different people. It was rare for Old Meng to spend so much money to treat him to a top-notch banquet at the Tower Restaurant. If he didn't act quickly, he was afraid that he would think the golden lobster he ordered was too small and he would not bother to touch it.
Meng Dezhu smiled and said, "It was your sister-in-law's idea. She said that although you are a wealthy man, you are tired of eating all kinds of delicacies, but this is what my husband and I wanted."
Lu Ming smiled: "But my sister-in-law hasn't come yet..."
Meng Dezhu said: "There is nothing we can do. Her parents just happened to have an emergency."
Lu Ming smiled and said, "I'm going to Jiangning in a few days. When I come back, the five of us brothers will have a good reunion with our families. It's been a year, and a lot has changed." He felt quite emotional in his heart.
Then he asked, "How is Lao Zhao's health recently? Have you visited him?"
Meng Dezhu was a little embarrassed. "He seems to be fine. I heard that he goes for a walk every day. He is very healthy and in a good mood." He paused, "But he really should apologize to you."
Meng Dezhu shook his head in his heart.
Xingwang Industry is developing very well now, and I heard that its scale has even expanded compared to before.
After all, Qianhang owns one-third of the shares. Just a few orders from the companies in Qianhang's network would be enough to support Xingwang Industry for a year.
It is also rumored that many of the companies in Qianhang’s network are controlled by Qianhang behind the scenes.
Now when I think about Zhao Xingwang's obsession with the patent of the seat belt, I think Qianxing was making a lot of money by taking advantage of him. It's funny to think about it.
Zhao Xingwang is also a lesson for himself. When getting along with Qian Xing, he really needs to broaden his horizons again and again. Otherwise, he will regret for the rest of his life for not grabbing such a noble person sent by God.
The conflicts in Zhao Xingwang's family were resolved, but he probably couldn't save face, so he really owed Qianxing an apology.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "Apologizing or something like that is meaningless. It's good enough that he can enjoy his old age in peace."
Meng Dezhu smiled and said, "Yes." He glanced at Lu Ming and said, "Qianxing, you will have great things to do in the regional council!"
Lu Ming waved his hand: "Just messing around."
Indeed, the Donghai District Council is completely different from the Beiguan Council. How can a new councillor like me have a say? I just follow the party's policies.
In fact, I was able to come up with a cooperative apartment plan during the few months I served on the Beiguan Municipal Council, which is acceptable. Many councillors may not be able to lead and pass a proposal that will have a significant impact on future generations in their entire lives, so I have no regrets.
"Come on, Lao Meng, have a drink." Lu Ming raised his glass with a smile and said, "Talk to Madam Jia more."
Meng Dezhu nodded, and the two of them became very quiet in their voices.
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After attending the Donghai Regional Council meeting at the Parliament Building on Tuesday morning, Lu Ming boarded a train heading north in the afternoon.
More than ten hours later, in the early morning, Lu Ming entered the Lu Mansion in Longgang, but he felt helpless when he saw the beautiful women kneeling in the yard.
The first person kneeling was naturally Madam Liuli, and she and the thirty-six green maidens all greeted the ancestor with sweet voices and charming words.
Liuli doesn't understand or care about new technologies related to people's livelihood, and doesn't make any phone calls or send any telegrams.
A few days ago, she heard that the Lu Mansion in Longgang had been renovated and left to dry for a few days, and was ready for occupancy, so she wrote a letter to her master, requesting to be able to bring Qing'e to live in the Lu Mansion.
Her handwriting was really beautiful, and it was coquettish and silly. Lu Ming saw it and burned it to prevent Bizhu from seeing it. He sent a telegram in reply to grant her request.
But she didn't expect that it was the late night and she would make such a big scene. Her neighbors might think it was haunted.
The Lu Mansion here is the back of the original jade shop, and it is a standard three-courtyard complex.
However, nowadays, the jade shop that was originally facing the street has transformed into more like a deformed gatehouse.
Entering through the back door of the shop is the first courtyard, which is the outer courtyard, with wing rooms, flower hall, etc. Behind the second door is the inner courtyard, with the main house, ear room, east wing, west wing, and the backyard is a long back room with a small garden.
From the shop, one cannot tell that the backyard has been expanded to become a large courtyard with three entrances.
The layout of the jade shop, in addition to the tea reception area, also has several rows of bookshelves with a sign that reads "Xinzhi Bookstore". In fact, the books on the shelves are all priced very low. The newspapers at the newspaper stand at the door are sold in sets for one cent, and you can buy several newspapers for one cent.
There is only one bookstore in Longgang, which belongs to the county government. It doesn't have many customers. Families who are used to reading newspapers subscribe to them directly, so the large-scale distribution of books and newspapers does not disrupt the market.
If we want to change the mindsets of people here, we can only take it slow. By opening a bookstore, maybe we can meet some talented people who have ambitions but no opportunities or channels.
As for the courtyard at the back, it was transformed into a mansion residence.
The mining industry in Sansha Town has been almost dealt with, and it is time to take a look at the four major coal mines and the like. The main residence has also become the town of Longgang County.
Therefore, the Xigong and Qing'e guards had to be deployed here.
There are thirty-six Qing'e. Four of them who are on duty will live in the outer courtyard rooms, and the rest will live in the inner courtyard and the backyard. It is much more comfortable than in Sansha Town. Two Qing'e can live in one room.
The costumes and makeup have also obviously improved by several levels, and they are all dressed in green skirts with fluttering silk ribbons, like fairies serving the gods.
Now the whole yard was filled with people kneeling. Lu Ming rubbed his nose. Fortunately, they didn't have to see people on weekdays, otherwise the rumor would spread slowly. Besides Liuli being a witch, now there is another charlatan, that is himself.
After entering the main room of the inner courtyard, Madam Liuli's pretty face was as beautiful as a flower. "Master, you must be tired from the journey. I have prepared hot water and fragrant soup for you to take a bath and rest."
"What are you so happy about?" Lu Ming was a little surprised.
Madam Liuli smiled charmingly: "It is said that my little soul is in my hands. I can't hide anything from you. Since I met you, I seem to have become enlightened. The blocked points in my previous skills have suddenly been cleared up. My Heavenly Demon Skills have also improved to a higher level. Even if it is my master, he has worked hard all his life but still cannot enter the door..." Having said this, she sighed softly.
“Well, the Great Demonic Law…” Lu Ming nodded, wondering if it was vulgar or not, why did it make him want to beat you up so much when he heard it.
"I'll just take a shower. You should rest early if you're tired." Lu Ming waved his hand.
"Yes, I'll take my leave!" Madam Liuli bowed gracefully, biting her red lips, her pretty face full of charm, "Master, are you feeling numb all over now? How about I sleep with you tonight? Even if you hold me in your arms, it won't hurt the dragon's body, right?"
Looking at this little beauty with her beautiful face, charming figure, and graceful temperament, Lu Ming felt a little warm in his heart. He waved his hand, stood up and walked towards the bathroom.