Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1265 A Dinner Invitation

Fifth Brother's father pointed to the documents in Fifth Brother's hand: "Take a good look at them, see if you can just manipulate them like that, and learn from them how they do things."

Fifth Brother's mother sat down: "Fifth, what trouble have you gotten into now? Your dad is already quite tired, so don't add to his burden."

Fifth Brother said, "Mom, I really didn't. I'm working diligently at my unit now and I haven't gone out to mess around. I just try to make a little money whenever I can."

Fifth Brother's father waved his hand: "You don't need to worry about it. Let him do what he wants. I can't just ignore it while I'm in this position. It'll be peaceful once I step down."

Fifth Brother's mother looked at her husband, then at her son: "What happened? Fifth, look how upset your father is. Quickly apologize to him, and don't make a fuss about it."

Fifth Brother said, "Dad, I was wrong, please don't be angry. I didn't organize this, I just got involved. I'll tell them right away that I won't get involved anymore, okay, Dad? Besides, I didn't do anything, I just tried it out."

Fifth Brother's father let out a long breath, calmed down, and said, "Fifth Brother, you are the youngest. Your mother and I have spoiled you since you were little, which has given you a lot of bad habits. You are smarter than your older brothers, but you have too many bad habits and are too frivolous. It's my fault for not teaching you properly when you were young."

There's no point in saying all this now. Remember, your dad and your brother are just ordinary people, and there are things they can't control. Our family can't cover everything up; there are plenty of eyes watching.

In the past, when things were just minor squabbles, everyone would just laugh it off and not take it seriously. But things are different now. You know a bit about what happened above. So what's the situation now?

Take a good look at this document. It's all out in the open. Do you really think everyone is like you? You think you can't get anything done without official approval and authority? If you can befriend and cooperate with them, I'll really think more highly of you.

The Wu family, the Liu family, the Du family—even the youngest ones—are currently cooperating with others. Can't you do that? Or are their connections better than yours? You're just used to it.”

Fifth Brother asked, "Dad, this isn't really a big deal, is it? How did it get to you?"

Fifth Brother's mother also looked at her husband, and Fifth Brother's father lit another cigarette and said, "You sent people to Liaodong to investigate them openly and honestly. Do you really think they have no one in the government? How could they have done something so big without support? A bunch of brainless idiots."

They're still using my name. Secretary Gu personally called me to ask what was going on.

Fifth Brother stared in disbelief: "Dad, even if that's true, why would they call you face-to-face? That's not like someone of your rank would do!"

Fifth Brother's father said, "Old Gu is my comrade-in-arms, and we still have some kinship ties. This shows that he treats me like family. And what does it mean? It means he has confidence and dares to openly stand up and support me, understand?"

They dared to pledge their Party loyalty and openly demand that the Central Committee send an investigation team to investigate. Which of you dares to do that? Should I risk my reputation and send an investigation team down to prove it to your Fifth Young Master?

Fifth Brother chuckled awkwardly, "Dad, what are you talking about? Well, since we haven't even started making arrangements yet, I'll call them back right away and keep them far away from them, okay?"

Fifth Brother's father said, "Go and meet them. Curb your temper. There are plenty of capable people out there. I actually hope you can get to know them; it's an opportunity. Their next target should be Hainan, which is a good chance to clean up your mess."

Fifth Brother said, "Okay, I'll contact you tomorrow. I promise I won't let you down this time."

Fifth Brother's mother said, "That's good. It's much better if you two talk things out like this from now on. Little Fifth is quite sensible. Old Zhang, you should try to be less temperamental. Fifth, are you eating at home today? Mom will make you dumplings."

Fifth Brother hesitated for a moment, but Old Zhang said, "Forget it, let's just deal with it ourselves. Look at him, can he stay at home? Get out of here and sort things out, or you won't be coming back."

Fifth Brother agreed and left with the documents. Old Zhang sighed behind him. Fifth Brother's mother stood up and massaged Old Zhang's shoulders: "You're all so old, don't get so angry. Little Fifth is just a little naughty, he's not bad."

Old Zhang grunted a few times, but didn't say anything more.

Fifth Brother came out of the courtyard, got into the car, thought for a moment, picked up the document, turned to the last page, picked up the phone, and dialed the number on it.

Xiao Wei and Chen Hui were talking with Commander Hou in the command post office when the phone rang.

I picked it up and looked at it, but didn't recognize it. I answered the phone casually: "Feed?"

"Hello, is this Zhang Wei? I'm Zhang Wu. Um, um, sorry, my buddy was the one who caused all that trouble over there these past few days. My dad just gave me a good scolding. Um, are you free tomorrow? I'll host a dinner party, let's get together, and I'll have my buddy apologize to you."

Xiao Wei paused for a moment, then said, "Hello, uh. I'm Zhang Wei, Zhang Wu, right? Okay, we'll wait for your call tomorrow."

Zhang Wu said, "Great! Don't worry about me, buddy. I sincerely want to be friends with you guys. We'll settle any past grievances over drinks tomorrow, okay? I'll call you when I've made the arrangements. That's all for now, I'm hanging up."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Wei was still dazed. He looked up at Chen Hui and said, "It's resolved. They've invited us to dinner tomorrow, saying it's to apologize. Their name is Zhang Wu."

Chen Hui said, "Then let's go and see who they are. Let me ask them first."

After thinking for a moment, I called my mother, said a few words, and then hung up, saying, "From the Organization Department."

Xiao Wei said, "Then it can't be a trap. Forget it, let's not think about it anymore. It's best if we can resolve this, so as to save Brother Hou from having any more trouble. Let's go and see for ourselves tomorrow."

Fifth Brother returned to the courtyard on Jingshan Qianjie Street, threw the documents on the coffee table, sat down, and lit a cigarette: "Call them back. That's settled then. Tomorrow, Huaiyuan and Changqing will come with me to invite them to dinner to get to know each other."

Everyone looked at Zhang Wu: "Fifth Brother, what's wrong?"

Zhang Wu licked his teeth with his tongue: "They went to my dad's place. Who did they send to Liaodong? They used my dad's name, and they ended up calling him directly. Let's just forget about it. I'll apologize to them tomorrow."

"So hard? I didn't feel it, damn it."

"His dad's a high-ranking minister, and his office is right next to mine. Need I say more? Which of your families can compete with that?"

(End of this chapter)