Chapter 985 There is a cause

Xiao Meihong was still arranging someone to prepare food in the kitchen. Hearing Xue Weitong's greeting, she replied with a smile, "You eat first. I'll cook a Su Mei for you to taste."

Xue Weitong said, "There is a chef. I don't need you. Come and have a drink." From her conversation with Xiao Meihong, we can see that their relationship is very familiar.

Xiao Meihong had to come over. Xue Weitong took her to sit next to him and gave Xiao Meihong a small cup. He smiled and said to Zhang Yang, "You are not alone now. Let's stay with you."

Zhang Yang said, "It's an honor to have two beautiful women with me, so I'll barely drink two cups."

It is said to drink two cups, but if you really drink it, two cups can't solve the problem. Xue Lao and Xiang Cheng finished dinner early. If they don't drink, they won't stay at the wine table for too long.

Mr. Xue proposed to go for a walk in the yard. Xiang Cheng had this intention and accompanied Mr. Xue to the courtyard outside.

Night has fallen, and the two came to the pavilion in the backyard. The pavilion is located on a rockery piled of strange stones. Standing here, you can see the sea view in the distance. The night has blurred the boundary between the sea and the sky. The sea breeze sent waves. Xue Lao sat down in the pavilion and whispered, "Is the impact of ?"

Xiang said honestly: "The affected people are 890,000 yuan, and the direct economic loss is 150 million yuan. This heavy rain is the largest since the founding of the People's Republic of China, causing serious economic losses to Beigang. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Xue Lao nodded and said, "If there are no things, you can reproduce them, but if there is no life, you can't save it anymore." When saying this, Mr. Xue couldn't help thinking of himself. He thought that his life was coming to an end. It was the appearance of Zhang Yang that made him rekindle his hope for life. However, Mr. Xue also understood that human death was inevitable. Even if Zhang Yang could prolong his life, he could never change his own fate. He has not much time left in this world. Only when a person is about to complete his life can he truly understand the value of life.

Xiang apologized and said, "It's because I haven't done a good job. I still have a lot of shortcomings in the management of Beigang over the years."

Xue Lao sighed, but his sigh had been penetrating into Xiang Cheng's heart. Xiang Cheng felt an indescribable panic. Did Xue Lao's sigh mean disappointment in himself?

Xue Lao said, "How long is your term of office?"

Xiang Cheng said, "One year and two months." He smiled and said, "I often think that when I step down, I will move back to my hometown in the suburbs of the capital and chat with you if I have nothing to do."

Mr. Xue said, "It's a good thing to live in a different way."

Xiang Cheng's words just now were intended to test Xue Lao. If Xue Lao continues to help him, maybe his political career can last for several years. However, judging from Xue Lao's words, the old man obviously won't speak for himself anymore. Xiang Cheng's heart is full of disappointment, but he can't reveal this disappointment. Xiang Cheng is A grateful person, the old man has given him enough. Without Xue Lao's support, he can't get to his current position. Those who are contented are always happy. If they can have the achievements of today, what is there to be dissatisfied?

Xue Lao said, "How about Xiaofei and Xiao Yun?" These two are the children of Xiang Cheng.

Xiang Cheng smiled and said, "Xiaofei has graduated and found a job in the United States. Xiao Yun is still studying in Canada. I'm afraid neither of these two children wants to come back." His children have studied abroad with the help of Xue Shilun, and the relationship between Xiang Cheng and the Xue family has always been good.

Mr. Xue said, "Speaking of which, I haven't seen them for many years. Xiang Cheng still needs to persuade them to come back. It's a good thing to go out to learn advanced knowledge abroad, but after learning, you can't forget your motherland and come back to serve the country with the knowledge you have learned."

Xiang Cheng said, "I have also persuaded them, but now children's ideas are different from ours. They think there are more opportunities to develop abroad."

Xue Lao sighed again and couldn't help thinking of his son. He whispered, "I don't understand Shi Lun's departure in those years."

Xiang Cheng said, "It's a pity for Shilun. If he chooses an official career, his achievements are unlimited now."

Xue Lao reached out and patted Xiang Cheng on the shoulder: "Xiang Cheng, everyone has their own aspirations, and many things are not something we can force."

Xiang Cheng nodded. He turned to the villa behind him and whispered, "Guocheng hasn't come back for a while."

Xue Lao said, "I heard that he opened the hotel to the United States, and now the business is booming."

Xiao Meihong's drinking ability is very good. At least she is much better at drinking than drinking water. After dinner, Xue Weitong went to take a bath. Xiao Meihong invited Zhang Yang to the study and opened a bottle of good red wine.

Xiao Meihong said, "I always want to find an opportunity to express my gratitude to Secretary Zhang alone."

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "It's all over. We don't have to mention it anymore."

Xiao Meihong said, "I drove halfway that day and found that the water was too deep. I didn't want to move forward, but I didn't expect that the rear-endous vehicle rear-ended and crashed my car in. It was probably the doomed doomed fate."

Zhang Yang frowned. In the case of the heavy rain that day, the speed was not fast. Unexpectedly, there would be a rear-end collision? This is a little strange. He smiled and said, "Miss Xiao won't offend anyone, will she?"

Xiao Meihong shook her head. She took a sip of red wine and said, "I've been in the mall for so many years. What I'm most proud of is that I never offend others. I believe no one ** has plotted to kill me."

Zhang Yang said, "It's difficult to do this in a fraudulent shopping mall."

Xiao Meihong said, "There are two most dangerous places in the world, one is the shopping mall and the other is the officialdom. These two places are also the easiest places to offend people. Has Secretary Zhang offended anyone in the officialdom?"

Zhang Daguan was meditating. After thinking for a while, he couldn't help laughing: "There are too many people who have offended, and I can't remember." His smile is full of infection.

Xiao Meihong also laughed: "Most people in the officialdom are deep and introverted, and it is rare to be as cheerful as Secretary Zhang."

Zhang Yang said, "I'm not used to it, and I don't care about the big troubles."

Xiao Meihong said, "Secretary Zhang's forgetfulness is so good that he can forget everything as soon as he turns around to save people's lives."

Zhang Yang said, "As you said, it is also doomed. This is destined by God. It has nothing to do with me. Even if I don't save you, there must be another person to save you. God is doomed, and your life should not die."

Xiao Meihong smiled and said, "Since you don't want to mention it, I won't say it in the future. After what happened that day, I'm always a little afraid."

Zhang Yang drank the red wine in the glass in one breath. It was sour, and he smashed his mouth.

Xiao Meihong was ready to pour it down for him again. Zhang Yang shook his head and said that he didn't need it. He looked up at the study and whispered, "This villa can be ranked in the top three among the mansions I have seen."

Xiao Meihong said, "Guandi No. 1 was built seven years ago. It took three years from construction to decoration. My uncle built this villa for retirement in the future, but after it was completed, he was busy with business and had few opportunities to live here."

Zhang Yang said, "I have never seen Mr. Xiao. I heard that he is the richest man in Beigang, and now it seems that he really lives up to his reputation."

Xiao Meihong said, "My uncle is not from Beigang. He lived in Beigang for a period of time, and later met my aunt. Because of my aunt, he also has feelings for Beigang like his hometown."

Zhang Yang said, "Is Mrs. Xiao from North Hong Kong?"

Xiao Meihong sighed and said, "Seven years ago, when I built Guandi No. 1, my uncle said that he would retire after completion and live here with my aunt. However, before this house was built, my aunt got cancer and finally died in the United States. She hasn't lived in this house for a day."

Zhang Guan said in his heart that it is true that each family has its own misfortune, and the rich and noble as well as Xiao Guocheng have things to do. This mansion No. 1 was originally intended to be given to his wife. No wonder Xiao Guocheng lives here very little. He must not be happy to live here. Zhang Yang said, "Mr. Xiao and Mr. Xue seem to have known each other for a long time?"

Xiao Meihong nodded and said, "My uncle is Xue Lao's godson. Few people know about this matter. My grandparents have sacrificed in the liberation war. My grandfather and Xue Lao are good friends, so they adopted my uncle. It can be said that without Xue Lao, my uncle would have starved to death."

Zhang Yang said, "Aren't you still your father?"

Xiao Meihong said, "He is my cousin!" At that time, the conditions at home were difficult, and I couldn't have enough to eat. Even if I wanted to take care of him, I was powerless.

Zhang Daguan finally cleared up the relationship. No wonder Xue Lao came to Beigang and went straight to Baidao. It turned out that Xiao Guocheng still had this relationship with him. Xiao Guo became a low-key person. He has such a strong godfather as Mr. Xue, but he never publicizes it outside. Thinking about himself, Wen Haonan is his godfather. The world knows everything about him.

Xiao Meihong said, "You asked me for a long time, and now it's my turn to ask you. How did you and Xue Lao know each other?"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "It's very simple!" He told her about his experience of worshipping with Xue Weitong. As for the relationship with Xue Lao because of seeing a doctor, he naturally didn't mention it.

Xiao Meihong said, "In this way, we still have some relatives."

Zhang Yang looked at her in surprise.

Xiao Meihong said, "My uncle is Xue Lao's adopted son. You are Wei Tong's brother, that is to say, you should call my uncle an uncle!"

Zhang Guanren laughed and said, "This relationship is a little messy. In this way, don't you also become my god sister?"

Xiao Meihong said, "I'm much older than you, Secretary Zhang, you are 27 years old this year, and I'm already thirty years old!" Xiao Meihong knows Zhang Yang's information very well.

Zhang Guanren found that Xiao Meihong was a little different. She avoided talking about her age with ordinary women. She was very calm about all this, and Xiao Meihong did not hide anything about the family relationship. Is this because Zhang Yang saved her life, or Xiao Meihong's own character is So straightforward?