Chapter 361 Uncle Zhiqin Invites Us to Dinner
The Chen family is a big family in Leizhou. In terms of ancestors, they must have been one family five hundred years ago. However, the distribution of ancestral halls means that each family lives separately.
But this year is a little different. Chens who speak Leizhou dialect, Li dialect, Hakka dialect and Minnan Chaoshan dialect were all invited by Chen Yongsheng's uncle to have a meal in the city.
The six halls of the second-floor restaurant were all booked to barely accommodate the "prominent and well-known". In this day and age, if you can do some business in Guangzhou, you are considered to be well-known and well-known. It's the times.
Of course, there are also gangsters who want to come, but they were persuaded by Zhang Zhiqin.
"Brother Yongsheng, please don't call those who are on the road. The boss will be unhappy."
"Oh, okay, okay..."
Zhang Zhiqin, who has been very friendly these days, suddenly looked a little serious, which made Chen Yongsheng a little unresponsive for a while.
Zhang Zhiqin was not unreasonable, so he explained the inside story to Chen Yongsheng. If Zhang Haodong and Zhang Haonan invited such a person to dinner, it would be a slap in their own face and a disgrace to the old man.
It was like drawing a line.
The rest of the half-black and half-white people could make do, but as long as they were the so-called big brothers in the underworld, they were not qualified to sit at the table of Zhang Haonan and his brothers.
What kind of person deserves to eat.
After that, Zhang Zhiqin revealed a little bit about the business of "Shacheng Food" in Liangjiang Province. In addition to Chen Yongsheng, there were also his uncle, the village chief Chen Changlong, his third uncle Chen Changkun, and his fifth uncle Chen Changrui.
Among these three, the village chief Chen Changlong is actually the patriarch of the Chen family in this village. Chen Changkun works in the city and is in charge of the water and electricity lines. In the early years, he collected electricity bills in the countryside of Beiqiaohe and Nanqiaohe. Now that several villages have been demolished, he has changed his position and is considered a grassroots official.
Chen Changrui is a policeman.
The clan atmosphere here is a bit stronger, completely different from the Zhang family.
"The boss, that is, Haonan, has a business scale covering the entire rural areas of Liangjiang Province, and has dealt with many gangsters. So if I call people brothers here, it will have a bad impact. Because the boss has stood up for his employees who have worked hard, some legally and some not so legally."
Because Chen Changrui is here, Zhang Zhiqin can only organize some understandable and not so sensitive words as much as possible, which is really difficult for him.
"I understand, I understand, brother Zhiqin, don't worry, we Chen family have always been honest. Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry."
Chen Changlong's hot Mandarin is very funny, but the communication is very pleasant. Chen Changlong also reminded who can come and who can't come, and even if they come, don't put on too much prestige.
The 23rd of the first lunar month is a good day for marriage and blessing.
It is also Sunday.
When Zhang Haodong and his companions came out, he met Zhang Zhiqin, whom he hadn't seen for a year, and he was immediately excited. When he saw Zhang Haocheng, who was also with him, he laughed and said, "Are you the only ones here? Where's Haonan? Didn't he come?"
"He's here for nothing. He was fighting with the Women's Federation in the first month of the year."
"Ha, his temper is worse than his dog's."
Zhang Haodong then quickly introduced his companions, "This is Squad Leader Liang. I introduced him to work for Haonan, but he still had to think about it. He is simply mentally retarded."
Because they spoke in dialect, Squad Leader Liang didn't understand, and he shook hands with Zhang Zhiqin and the others in a simple and honest way.
There were many bodyguards on this trip, and Squad Leader Liang knew at a glance that there were veterans among them, so he was very polite.
"What are you doing here suddenly?"
Suddenly, Zhang Haodong asked a key question.
"Nothing, just treat you to a meal, oh, and your comrade, your leader. After all, when you called me last time, I thought you were going to be criticized and punished. You said you were the same. A big brother should act like a big brother. Why are you not honest in the army?"
"I am not honest?! If it weren't for Zhang Haonan's mess, would I be scolded?! He is really bad, bullying me because my brain is not as fast as his!"
It took more than half a month for Zhang Haodong to come to his senses. He felt that his brother Zhang Haonan was really a beast.
Too bad.
Zhang Zhiqin smiled, "Hurry up and get in the car, I will treat you to a big meal."
"Where to eat? Hey, uncle, there is a white-cut chicken restaurant near the customs building that is quite delicious. I will take you..."
"We have white-cut chicken. Don't worry. We have everything from flying in the sky to swimming in the water."
After coaxing Zhang Haodong into the car, several comrades also followed and prepared to have a feast.
After several turns, we arrived at a restaurant called "Dingfengxuan" on the west coast. It has two floors, six halls and more than 20 private rooms. It is definitely up to standard.
It was originally a local hotel. Now the property is still owned by the government, but someone has contracted it to run it.
At this time, the road outside was full of cars, including Lexus cars and oil-stealing towers. The only few Mercedes-Benz cars were all with Yangcheng license plates, which were the fleet of Zhang Zhiqin.
Now there are two missing seventh-generation Tiger-head Mercedes-Benz cars, which were used for decoration.
These two S600s were not bought by Zhang Haonan. One was given by Liu Yuanchao, and the other was given by Alexei after he established a liaison office in Yangcheng.
They were all registered under the name of "Shacheng Food" and were originally parked in the Yangcheng office to collect dust. After all, the office employees can't drive such things out to run supply and marketing.
"What the hell? What are we going to eat at Ding Feng Xuan? I don't like dim sum."
"Don't worry, there will be a celebration today, it will be lively, we won't just eat dim sum, we will have fresh seafood, I guarantee you will be satisfied."
"Oh, that's great."
Zhang Haodong was in a good mood, and then he boasted to his comrades: "Squad Leader Liang, what do you think? Seeing is believing, hearing is not. My brother is capable, don't worry."
Of course, Squad Leader Liang was relieved, but now he was a little worried. He just felt that there was something wrong with this meal.
"By the way, Haodong, it's a formal occasion later. You and your comrades can go change clothes and look a little more presentable."
"What else should I wear to eat?"
"There are also two local district chiefs. You must have some style. Besides, these are tailor-made clothes. Made by my hometown clothing company, they will definitely fit you."
"No, uncle, why don't you bring me clothes when you come? I don't need them."
"What does it matter if you don't need it normally? Just find a place to hang it. It's rare to wear it. Look at me, don't I look fresh and fresh."
Today, Zhang Zhiqin is wearing a custom-made suit. He looks very rich and has the temperament of the second generation, and it is of a high quality.
"Forget it, I wear a suit like a bodyguard."
"Don't worry, you will always look better in a suit than Haonan, he is more like a bodyguard."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Zhang Haodong was very happy and took his comrades to change clothes.
Zhang Haocheng, who was driving, suppressed his laughter and looked sideways at Zhang Zhiqin, "Uncle, you have become bad now too."
"You know what you are doing. If the coffin Zhang Haodong wants to escape later, hold him down."
"good."
At this time, "Dingfengxuan" was already full of guests with the surname Chen from nearby. They spoke very mixed dialects. Zhang Zhiqin also lamented that it was not easy to communicate with the locals.
I can understand Leizhou vernacular to some extent, but I can't understand Li dialect at all, and Hakka is full of questions.
When some people named Chen spoke, Zhang Zhiqin thought they were from southern Fujian.
Zhang Haodong, who had put on a suit and leather shoes, had experience in the army and walked with wind and cleanliness. Unlike Zhang Haonan, who was wild and untamable, he looked upright and very powerful at first glance.
The little girl who greeted him at the door looked at him a few times. In addition to his tall and straight figure, the most important thing was his decent male charm, which was really attractive.
"I'm holding..."
"Is this Dongzi of Chen Yongsheng's family?"
"What Dong Zai? That's my Dong brother!"
Chen Yongsheng's nephews came over first and welcomed Zhang Haodong with a smile, "Brother Dong, congratulations."
"Congratulations, Brother Dong."
"Hello, Brother Dong."
Zhang Haodong was stunned: "Why are you here..."
"They came here to eat. There are so many people and it's so lively."
Zhang Zhiqin interrupted directly, and then led Zhang Haodong upstairs, "Today is the 23rd of the first lunar month. It is a good day to pray for blessings. I have asked about it. This is the local custom. If you encounter a good day, you should have a good meal."
"Is this happening?"
Zhang Haodong, who looked confused, tilted his head and asked Squad Leader Liang.
"like……"
"Squad leader Liang, I will introduce you to the boss's treatment in a moment. You must seriously consider working here. Our boss has always been very generous to his own people."
"Oh, okay, then I'll trouble you."
"No trouble, no trouble. After all, the boss is also my nephew, so I should do everything."
Went upstairs and arrived at the middle hall. The surroundings were decorated with joy and everything was red. Local young singers who came to Yangcheng to work hard were singing some lively songs. Because they were sung in vernacular, Zhang Haodong couldn't understand them either. He just felt that The melody is very festive.
Not bad, not bad.
"What the hell? Why is Chen Nianci's father here too?"
"It's Sunday today. Isn't it normal to go out for a meal without work? Don't worry about it. Sit down first."
Zhang Zhiqin pulled Zhang Haodong to sit down in the seat next to the center, and then said, "They should be here soon. Brother Yongsheng, are you thirsty?"
"I don't……"
"Zhang Haodong, give me brother Yongsheng a cup of tea."
"Uncle Chen, drink tea."
"Oh, okay, thank you Dongzi."
"..."
At this time, everyone at the table in the hall was looking at Zhang Haodong, because such a tall and strong man was really rare.
"People from the north just want to be taller."
There was an elder from the Chen family on the table and said with a smile.
"I'm not the North...forget it."
Zhang Haodong has explained it countless times, but it is of no use. In the eyes of locals, Liangjiang Province is also in the north.
Reasonable.
At this time, exclamations came from downstairs.
"I'll hold it in my mouth, and the two will run away?"
Two decorated S600s parked directly at the gate of "Dingfengxuan", and then several bodyguards in straight suits opened the door quickly, and then several middle-aged women entered with a little girl wearing flowers on her head and all in red. The door.
Zhang Haocheng waved his hand at the gate, and the two S600s immediately drove away and parked. Then several bodyguards followed him in. Because it was so formal, everyone in the hall was stunned for a moment, and then there was a heated discussion about whether Chen Yongsheng was outside. Made a fortune through smuggling...
In the atrium on the second floor, Zhang Haodong was still muttering: Damn, this restaurant looks big, but the food is served very slowly.