Chapter 938

Xia Ruofei couldn't help stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Song Lao to suddenly ask this question.

To be precise, Xia Ruofei did not expect Song Lao to gossip like this at all.

Moreover, there is only one possibility that this news can reach Lao Song's ears, and that is Song Zhengping, the eldest son of Lao Song, who was told by the parent official of Southern Hunan Province.

Xia Ruofei was a little speechless at this moment. One of you is a senior leader with high morals, and the other is a political star and a top official. Even if it is a chat between father and son, shouldn't you talk about some important national affairs? What's so good about gossip between the juniors?

But Xia Ruofei's loss was only for a moment, and Song Lao was still waiting for him to answer with a smile! Of course not too rude.

So Xia Ruofei quickly organized the words in his mind, and then said: "Grandpa Song, after the Spring Festival, I really went to Hunan Province with Song Wei, but it's not what you think... There is nothing between me and Song Wei. of……"

Song Lao laughed, pointed at Xia Ruofei and said, "You, you! I didn't say anything about you and Song Wei girl! You are so anxious to explain, but you seem to be trying to hide it!"

Xia Ruofei couldn't help but feel embarrassed, Song Lao smiled and said: "Ruofei! If it was in the early years, it was not uncommon for a young handsome man like you to be three wives and four concubines. Now the policy is not allowed, but you don't. Are you not married yet?"

Xia Ruofei was a little stunned, and he didn't know what Song Lao was saying.

Before Xia Ruofei could answer, Song Lao smiled and said: "Young men and women admire each other, this is nothing, but you must not play with girls' feelings! Especially Song Wei, who is Qiming's jewel in the palm of your hand, really wants to If something goes wrong, even I am not very good at persuading Qiming..."

Xia Ruofei said quickly: "Don't worry! How can I play with Song Wei's feelings... No! Grandpa Song, you are talking about me! Song Wei and I are innocent, we are not together at all. !"

Song Lao laughed and said, "It's okay to be together or not, I'm just reminding you, it's inevitable that people will nag a little bit when they get old!"

Xia Ruofei said sternly: "I know, Grandpa Song, I will remember your teachings!"

Xia Ruofei is not someone who doesn't know the good and the bad. He naturally knows that Song Lao is really thinking about him.

And to be honest, it can be heard from Song Lao's words just now. In fact, his attitude towards this aspect has been very tolerant.

Even some doted on, even the three wives and four concubines have spoken out.

This is also related to the era that Song Lao has experienced. Of course, Song Lao has nothing to say to Xia Ruofei.

Song Lao's grandchildren are almost not by his side, even in the capital, they are very in awe of him, if they don't come, they won't come.

However, Xia Ruofei was able to maintain a normal mind in front of him, and he was not as cautious as Song Rui and the others, which was rare among the younger generation, and Song Lao naturally loved him quite a lot.

Song Lao laughed and said, "It's not about teaching, it's just small talk."

Xia Ruofei talked with Song Lao for a while, then Director Lu came over and said, "Sir, dinner is ready, don't you think?"

Hearing the words, Song Lao stood up and said, "Okay! Let's go eat first!"

Although Song Lao was already in his old age, he was still in a rut, and he walked on the road with gusts of wind. He took the lead, followed by Xia Ruofei and Director Lu.

Director Lu looked at him with some envy, and looked at the overly young man beside him having dinner with the chief. This is not an honor that everyone has, and only Song Rui and others from the first house of the Song family have this kind of treatment.

Of course, Song Rui probably didn't think it was an honor. As soon as Song Lao sat there, there was an invisible power that made him lose the taste of his meal.

Song Lao heard that Xia Ruofei would come over today, and he was obviously in a much better mood. He even instructed the staff to add a few dishes in the evening. In Director Lu's opinion, this is a great favor!

The group came to the restaurant set up in the backyard wing, and the staff had already brought the prepared meals to the table.

"Come here, just sit down!" Song Lao said with a smile, "Xiao Lu, sit down and eat too!"

Director Lu smiled and said, "Thank you, Chief!"

As a staff member next to Song Lao, it is a common thing to eat at the same table with the chief. It is impossible for Song Lao and Xia Ruofei to sit and eat together, and he has a ministerial-level cadre to wait on the side, right?

After Song Lao sat down, Xia Ruofei and Director Lu took their seats on either side of him.

Song Lao turned his head and said to the service staff, "Xiao Qi, go and open the bottle of drunken Eight Immortals that Ruofei gave me last time. I want two drinks today!"

"Yes, Chief!" Xiao Qi said, and hurriedly went to prepare the liquor.

Song Lao smiled and said: "Ruofei's ability is really great! If nothing else, the liquor that your company manages is really to my taste!"

Xia Ruofei said with a smile: "Grandpa Song, if you like to drink, I will send you some later!"

"No, no! I'm not good at drinking either!" Song Lao waved his hand and said, "I'm happy that you are here today, so I only have two drinks. Usually, I follow the doctor's orders and hardly drink alcohol! Lu can testify!"

Director Lu said quickly: "The chief is very self-disciplined in this regard!"

Xia Ruofei said with a smile: "Actually, the elderly drink in moderation, which is good for the body. It relaxes meridians and activates blood! Of course, liquor is strong, in fact, wine is the most suitable for you. Drinking a small glass every day is definitely good for the body! "

Song Lao smiled and said, "Then I'll drink some wine in the future! What you say is still very authoritative! With your Shangfang sword, the health care doctors have no reason to object..."

Xia Ruofei almost couldn't hold back his laughter, which means that the old man is still a good drinker!

He held back a smile and said, "Grandpa Song, I bought two wineries in Australia, and planted a batch of new grapes. It should be harvested soon. When this batch of wine is brewed, I will send you a few boxes. Come here, keep it for you to drink slowly!"

"Okay, okay!" Song Lao said, "The things you gave from your kid are all good things, and the Australian red wine is not too bad!"

"You have passed the prize!" Xia Ruofei said with a smile.

The staff quickly opened the Drunk Eight Immortals wine. Smelling the strong aroma of the wine, Song Lao couldn't help but sniffed and said, "Pour it for us!"

Xiao Qi hurriedly poured wine for Song Lao, and when it was Xia Ruofei's turn, he waved his hand, took the bottle and poured wine for Director Lu himself, and then poured himself another glass.

"For the first glass of wine, welcome Ruofei to Beijing!" Song Lao held up his glass and said, "You will come to Beijing often in the future. I heard that you bought a house in Liuhai Hutong? Then come and live for a while if you have nothing to do. Well! You can also accompany this old man to talk to me..."

Although Song Lao's status is respected, his children are either sent out as officials or have their own homes in the capital. As for grandchildren, unless it is a festival or when he is celebrating his birthday, he rarely comes to the door at other times.

So, from this perspective, this is actually a lonely old man.

Xia Ruofei said with a glass of wine: "Sure! As long as you don't mind me being annoying!"

"Someone accompany me to chat and play chess, I can't even be happy!" Song Lao laughed, "Why do you think you are annoying! Come, come, cheers!"

"cheers!"

Everyone raised their heads and drank the first glass of wine in one gulp, and Xia Ruofei immediately got up and poured wine for Song Lao and Director Lu.

Song Lao didn't stop him either, just smiled and nodded at the table.

"Take a taste of my chef's craftsmanship!" Song Lao said, "This roast duck is said to be comparable to that of Bianchifang, and I don't know if it's Xiaolin's bragging, haha..."

He usually eats lightly, but when Xia Ruofei came here today, Song Lao also took care of Xia Ruofei's taste, and specially instructed the kitchen to add a few meat dishes, including authentic Beijing roast duck.

Director Lu also said with a smile: "It is said that Chef Xiaolin once worked in the cheap shop, and there is usually no chance to show his unique roast duck skills. The chief eats very lightly!"

"Really?" Xia Ruofei said, "Then I have to taste it..."

After he finished speaking, he picked up a piece of lotus leaf cake, then sandwiched roast duck, dipped it in sweet noodle sauce, then picked up green onion strips and did the same. Finally, he rolled up the lotus leaf cake, put it directly into his mouth with his hands, and took a bite. A big mouthful.

There is a hint of sweetness in the fragrance, and the roast duck of Bianyifang is roasted in a stuffy furnace. Compared with the roast duck of Quanjude, the roast duck made by this process is more tender and delicious.

Xia Ruofei gave a thumbs up as soon as he tasted it and said, "It's delicious!"

Song Lao said with relief: "Haha! Xiao Lu, go back and praise Chef Xiao Lin. His craftsmanship has been recognized by Doctor Xia!"

Xia Ruofei was teased by Song Lao, but he was not embarrassed. Instead, he said with a smile: "There is a specialization in the art industry, no matter how powerful a doctor is, it is impossible to compare his cooking skills with a chef!"

"That's the truth!" Song Lao said with a smile.

Everyone chatted while eating. Although they didn't drink a lot, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Song Lao asked: "By the way, I heard that you and Xiao Rui are going to do some business together?"

Xia Ruofei picked up the wet towel and wiped his mouth, and said, "Yes, not only Song Rui, but also Zhao Yongjun, Brother Zhao, Liu Jian, Xu Zixuan and others, are usually good friends, and everyone just wanted to do it together. Do some business!"

When Xia Ruofei mentioned those names, Director Lu whispered their background in Song Lao's ear.

After all, except for Zhao Yongjun, the rest of Song Lao must have never heard their names, let alone sit with their parents.

After listening to Song Lao, he nodded slightly and said, "It is worth encouraging to do a little business, but don't forget to follow the wrong way in the name of the older generation!"

Xia Ruofei said quickly: "Please rest assured, we are doing business in an upright manner, and we never thought of taking any shortcuts!"

Song Lao glanced at Xia Ruofei with a half-smile, and asked, "Even if I meet the juniors of the old Liu family?"

Xia Ruofei couldn't help but slandered for a while, thinking that your old grasp of the situation is too meticulous, right? Even know this...

In fact, this matter involved Song Rui, the grandson of Song Lao, and Xia Ruofei, his most optimistic young man, so he paid more attention and specifically asked Director Lu to find out the situation.

This also shows Xia Ruofei's status in Song Lao's mind.

Fortunately, Xia Ruofei really didn't plan to make any small moves, and naturally he had a clear conscience.

So he said without hesitation: "Of course! We all registered companies and applied for bids through formal procedures. No matter who our opponents are, we will not go wrong."

In fact, everyone has a tacit understanding on this matter. Whether it is Liu Haofan's side or Xia Ruofei's side, everyone's strength can be said to be comparable. If you really want to clear the relationship and engage in illegal operations, I am afraid that no one will be able to please.

Song Lao said in a pleasant manner: "I'm naturally at ease with you! It's just that Song Rui and the others are a little unreasonable. Since you are doing things together, you have the responsibility to urge them to remind them, not just the land acquisition. It will be the same in the future, if there is a situation of using power for personal gain, this board will hit you!"

Xia Ruofei said quickly: "Please rest assured! I will definitely fulfill my responsibilities! Grandpa Song, to be honest, I am not short of this money now, even if Brother Zhao or Song Rui want to borrow the power of the elders of the family for profit, I will I definitely won't agree!"

Song Lao said with relief: "With your words, I am relieved... Xiao Rui has never given me peace of mind, but after becoming friends with you, he has improved a lot!"

Director Lu also said with a smile: "Chief, Jin Zhu Zhechi! If Comrade Fei is so good, he will naturally infect and influence the friends around him!"

"It makes sense!" Song Lao smiled and said, "Come here, I'll give you a cup of respect! It's a thank you for helping me discipline that grandson who doesn't let me worry..."

Xia Ruofei said quickly: "Don't dare! I still respect you!"

After he finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and toasted with Song Lao lightly.

In fact, Xia Ruofei still has such a trace of guilty Song Rui to pursue Zhuo Yiyi, which is obviously moved by the truth. Strictly speaking, this matter is not in the interests of the Song family. Xia Ruofei not only did not stop it, but also gave a lot of help.

I don't know if Song Lao will blame me when he finds out about this in the future... Xia Ruofei thought a little nervously.

After the meal was full, Song Lao took Xia Ruofei back to the main room in the backyard. The staff had already set up the tea set and prepared the mountain spring water for tea.

The tea is the best Dahongpao sent by Xia Ruofei, and the water is specially opened from Yuquan Mountain, which is the most suitable for making tea.

Xia Ruofei naturally took on the task of making tea.

He skillfully cleans the tea set, pours the tea leaves, and the movement of making tea is like flowing water, full of pleasing beauty.

After a while, the fragrant tea soup was divided into several small tea cups. Xia Ruofei put the tea cups in front of Song Lao and said with a smile: "Grandpa Song, try my craft!"