BXBX NOVEL Chapter 600 - Please Ask Around
Chapter 600: Please Ask Around
“Xuefeng!” Zeng Yaozu greeted Li Xuefeng with a smile when he saw him enter the room.
Li Xuefeng sat at the side with a black briefcase and said with a smile, “Yaozu, if I knew you would bring a beautiful woman here, I would definitely go home and change before coming.”
Zeng Yaozu introduced, “Come, let me make some introduction. Lingyu, this is my old classmate, Li Xuefeng. He’s currently working in the city council. He is the section chief of the construction department.”
Xiao Lingyu greeted him politely, “Section chief Li!”
When Li Xuefeng heard Zeng Yaozu’s introduction, his heart was filled with pride. He was only twenty-five years old, but he was already a section chief. In the eyes of others, he was a typical example of a successful man. Of course, his parents had pulled some strings behind the scene.
Li Xuefeng said humbly, “Yaozu, I am just the deputy section chief.”
Zeng Yaozu had been in society for so many years, so he had naturally become more tactful.
He smiled and said, “Whether it’s the chief or the deputy section chief, they are all section chiefs.”
Li Xuefeng did not explain further. However, he looked at Xiao Lingyu with a burning gaze and asked with some doubt, “The lady is...”
The girl was really beautiful. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Even some of the celebrities he had seen were not as beautiful as her. He was moved.
He thought his old classmate was setting him up on a blind date. But at the same time, he felt that his old classmate had a big favor to ask, or else he wouldn’t have given him this beauty. Therefore, he was thinking about whether he should accept or not.
It was really hard for men to refuse beautiful women. Li Xuefeng had been introduced to countless beauties due to his career. He would pick them. Naturally, he wouldn’t reject the beauties.
Of course, his wife candidate had to be from a matching background as his.
However, Li Xuefeng’s mother was always in the way. No matter how poor the girl’s family background was, they were unwilling to send their daughters to be tortured by Li Xuefeng’s mother. However, Li Xuefeng had learned to be carefree and enjoy the company of beauties without attachment.
While Li Xuefeng was thinking, Zeng Yaozu introduced him, “Xuefeng, this is my boss, Xiao Lingyu. She owns Taoyuan Village’s Green Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Supermarket.”
When Li Xuefeng heard that he was stunned and said in disbelief, “Yaozu, what did you say? She’s the boss of Taoyuan Village’s Green Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Supermarket, which has been very popular in our city recently?”
Zeng Yaozu was confused when he saw his old classmate’s expression change, but he nodded without changing his expression. “Yes, she’s my boss.”
Li Xuefeng felt a little disappointed. This woman was the supermarket boss. It seemed like it was not Zeng Yaozu who needed the favor from him but this supermarket boss. With Zeng Yaozu’s family background, his boss must be quite powerful.
Zeng Yaozu smiled and said, “Xuefeng, I’ve already ordered a few of your favorite dishes and drinks. Do you want to order anything else? Don’t worry. I’ll treat you this time!”
One could tell that the two of them had a good relationship.
Li Xuefeng smiled and said, “Alright, I’ll not waste this opportunity. I want to have some seafood.”
Zeng Yaozu smiled and said, “I’ve ordered them all.”
As soon as Zeng Yaozu said that, the waiter came over and asked, “Mr. Zeng, shall we serve the dishes now?”
Zeng Yaozu nodded. “Yes.”
A moment later, the seafood, the signature dishes of the restaurant, and the water, wine, and drinks were served.
“Come, Xuefeng, let’s drink!” Zeng Yaozu raised his glass.
Li Xuefeng picked up his glass, but his eyes were looking at Xiao Lingyu. It was an invitation for her to drink too. Since she needed a favor, drinking was compulsory.
Zeng Yaozu said with a smile, “My boss doesn’t know how to drink. It’ll be just the two of us!”
Li Xuefeng said with a faint smile, “Yaozu, I remember that you have a girlfriend. Won’t your girlfriend be jealous when she finds out how protective you are of your boss?”
Li Xuefeng knew that Zeng Yaozu had a girlfriend. Zeng Yaozu had talked about her during their dinners together. Li Xuefeng was sometimes envious and annoyed.
Zeng Yaozu laughed and said, “Let me tell you, my girlfriend will not be jealous. Xiao Lingyu is both my girlfriend’s sister and boss.”
Li Xuefeng raised his eyebrows and said with some interest, “Oh, I see.”
Then, Li Xuefeng asked, “Miss Xiao, do you really not know how to drink?” He was still interested in Xiao Lingyu.
Zeng Yaozu frowned and thought to himself, ‘Oh no, Li Xuefeng is not interested in Xiao Lingyu, is he?’
He considered it. ‘It makes sense. A beauty like Xiao Lingyu will attract men’s attention wherever she goes.’ If he didn’t fall in love with Xiao Xinxin, he might be interested in Xiao Lingyu too. After all, what men didn’t like beautiful women?
Zeng Yaozu was about to explain when Xiao Lingyu stood up and said with a smile, “How could I not give you face, section chief Li?” Then, she poured herself a glass of white wine and raised it. She glanced at the white wine, which was as clean as water, and continued with a smile, “I used to drink, but after I had a baby, my family doesn’t allow me to drink because I have to breastfeed.”
Li Xuefeng was stunned and asked incredulously, “Miss Xiao, you have a child?”
Zeng Yaozu smiled and said, “I say, Xuefeng. What’s so shocking about that? Isn’t it normal for a woman to get married and have children?” Then,Zeng Yaozu seemed to have thought of something. He looked at Xiao Lingyu and said very seriously, “Sister, your child is only seven months old and is still breastfeeding. You can’t drink alcohol yet.”
Then, he turned to Li Xuefeng and said, “My girlfriend told me every day to keep an eye on her sister. I can’t let her drink any alcohol!”
Xiao Lingyu insisted, “The child is slowly weaning. I can drink some.”
“No!” Zeng Yaozu was very insistent. Then, he said to Li Xuefeng, “Come, Xuefeng, we’ll drink among ourselves!”
Zeng Yaozu and Xiao Lingyu were making a show. How could Li Xuefeng not understand what they meant?
They were telling him that Xiao Lingyu was already married and had a son. He had to get rid of any inappropriate thoughts as soon as possible.
Li Xuefeng was disappointed. Thankfully, he hadn’t said anything dumb.
Seeing how Zeng Yaozu was so protective of Xiao Lingyu, Li Xuefeng was a sensible person. He didn’t pursue this topic any further for the sake of his old classmate.
He picked up the wine glass and echoed, “Yes, mothers who are breastfeeding should not drink!”
Then, he toasted with Zeng Yaozu. However, the wine that entered his mouth was no longer as mellow as before. Instead, it was slightly bitter.
Halfway through the meal, Zeng Yaozu told Li Xuefeng his purpose for asking him out.
He said, “Xuefeng, actually, I asked you out this time to ask for your help.”
Li Xuefeng asked curiously, “Oh, what help? If I can help, I will definitely help!” At least, that was what he should say.
Zeng Yaozu and Xiao Lingyu looked at each other, and Xiao Lingyu said, “It’s like this, section chief Li! I submitted a project about developing Taoyuan Village into a farming tourism base, but my application was blocked by the city council. However, the specific reason is unclear, so I want to find out more.”
Li Xuefeng was shocked. He asked in surprise, “You’re the applicant for that project?!”
Xiao Lingyu raised her eyebrows and asked curiously, “Oh, section chief Li knows about this project application?”
Li Xuefeng nodded and said, “I’ve heard of it!”
Basically, all the officials approved of this proposal but it got stuck at the top leader’s place. No one understood why. People at his level weren’t given a clear reason either. However, since this didn’t have anything to do with him, he didn’t ask.
Who would have thought that someone would come looking for him because of this?
Li Xuefeng looked at Xiao Lingyu with mixed feelings.
At first, he thought that this beauty was just a vase.
He didn’t expect her to be the boss of his old classmate, Zeng Yaozu.
In his eyes, this boss was just an ordinary boss. However, she was actually someone who was worth more than ten million!
The investment and budget for the proposal was more than ten million RMB, and she was the sole investor. She was someone who could take out tens of millions for investment. She wasn’t someone to be looked down upon.
After all, even a large company would have a problem gathering ten million in funding all of a sudden. This was because all the funds would be in company operation.
Thinking of this, Li Xuefeng had a new impression of Xiao Lingyu.
A capable beauty was always appreciated.
Since the topic had been brought up, Zeng Yaozu took over and said, “Yes, this project was initiated by Xiao Lingyu. The approval of this project passed smoothly in the town and county. However, it was stuck here. We have some questions to ask.”
Li Xuefeng said seriously, “I’ve heard about this project, and I’ve also heard that this project was blocked. As for the reason, I’m just a small deputy leader, so I’m also not sure.”
Zeng Yaozu smiled and said, “I need you to inquire about it.”
After a moment of silence, Li Xuefeng said, “Okay. If it’s possible, I’ll help you inquire about it!”
“Thank you so much, old classmate!” Zeng Yaozu said happily.
Xiao Lingyu also smiled and said, “Thank you, section chief Li!”
However, Li Xuefeng said seriously, “I’ll say it first. I don’t know if I can find out more about this matter, but I’ll try my best!”
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, “No matter what the result is, I still have to thank you, section chief Li.” At this point, she took out two jars and said, “I heard from Yaozu that Auntie’s health is not very good. These two bottles of fruit wine are health wine. She can drink a small glass before going to bed every night. I guarantee that she’ll sleep well. She’ll wake up energized the next morning. In the long run, the health will improve.”
Initially, Li Xuefeng was a little disdainful of the two wine jars that Xiao Lingyu took out. However, when he heard that Xiao Lingyu’s fruit wine could help to improve one’s health, he was moved.
After a moment of silence, he asked, “Can these fruit wines really help to improve one’s health?”
At this moment, Zeng Yaozu said, “Xuefeng, I can guarantee this. My grandfather drinks this fruit wine every day. His body is getting better and better!” He pushed the wine to Li Xuefeng and said, “Xuefeng, we have been classmates for many years. I won’t lie to you.
“Besides, you can take it temporarily and let aunt and uncle try it, right? If it doesn’t work, you can come to complain to me directly!”
Li Xuefeng nodded and said, “Then I’ll take these two bottles of wine!”
However, the wine jars looked very ordinary. He didn’t know whether his mother would be down to drink them or not. Therefore, he was wondering if he should swap them into high-end packaging.
He was still hesitating when he carried the wine jar to the door of his house.
Xiao Lingyu and Zeng Yaozu knew that Li Xuefeng would help after he saw the effects of the wines.
However, based on Zeng Yaozu’s understanding, Li Xuefeng’s mother was a vain woman. Would she be interested in the wine stored in these two common wine jars?