Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 369 Little Lu's Experiences

Uncle Wang said, "The department assigned us a car, and Xiao Lu is the driver. Let's go, it's getting late, let's go back for dinner and let Xiao Lu familiarize himself with the place. I'll go back with Xiao Lu tomorrow."

Aunt Wang nodded and smiled at Xiao Lu, saying, "Is the work arranged? Wasn't it the Urban Construction Bureau? They're in this compound too?"

Xiao Lu said, "The Urban Construction Bureau isn't in this compound, it's not close, it's about four miles away." He pointed to the east.

Uncle Wang said, "Let's go back first, we'll talk when we get back. Um, Xiao Lu, go get the car." Xiao Lu agreed and turned to drive. Aunt Wang asked, "You've settled on this job? What for?"

Uncle Wang smiled and said, "He's staying in the office, in the General Affairs Department. He's been given the position of deputy director. He'll officially start work on Monday."

Aunt Wang turned to Xiao Wei and asked, "Really? Which is better, this government or the Urban Construction Bureau? I think the Urban Construction Bureau has a lot of power and manages a lot of things."

Xiao Wei said, "Really, would my uncle lie to you about something like this? This is the provincial government office, and the Urban Construction Bureau is a subordinate unit. This side is in charge of the Urban Construction Bureau."

The horn blared, and a red Jetta pulled up and stopped beside the group. Uncle Wang said, "I'll sit here, you guys go ahead." He went over, opened the car door, and got into the passenger seat of the Jetta. Aunt Wang laughed and said, "He's even showing off like this. Come on, let's go home for dinner, let him show off." She pulled Xiao Hong into the car.

Xiao Wei drove slowly out of the compound, and only sped up after the Jetta came out and caught up, heading straight for Anji Restaurant.

Aunt Wang patted Xiao Hong's hand and said, "That's great, really great. Our family has finally made something of itself."

In the car behind, Xiao Lu and Uncle Wang were also chatting.

Looking at the Omega in front of him, Xiao Lu asked, "Director, what unit does your son-in-law work for? This car looks really nice."

Uncle Wang looked ahead and said, "He doesn't work at the unit; he runs his own business. He bought this car himself. What does your family do?" These days, without connections, getting a job in a unit like the Construction Bureau after only a few months of military service is practically a pipe dream. Don't underestimate the job of a driver; there are countless people vying for it.

Xiao Lu smiled and said, "My uncle is the deputy director of the Urban Construction Bureau. It took him a lot of effort to get in."

Uncle Wang said, "Your uncle is really good to you. Keep up the good work, you're still so young, you have a long time ahead of you."

Xiao Lu said, "My uncle's family has a daughter, otherwise I wouldn't have had a chance. Getting me in here has pretty much used up all of my uncle's influence. Director, what unit did you work for before?"

Uncle Wang said, "I used to work at the county's agricultural machinery station in Beixi. I was just transferred here. Can you drive me back tomorrow to pick up some things?"

Xiao Lu said, "Moving? Should I call a bigger car for you?"

Uncle Wang shook his head and said, "No need, let's not move yet. This house isn't finished yet. We'll move together when it's finished. Just bring some clothes. The main thing is to let your work unit know when we get back."

Xiao Lu asked, "Director, you built your own house? Where is it?"

Uncle Wang said, "Where am I supposed to build a house? It's Xiaowei. My son-in-law got a piece of land to build a house, right by the river, next to the zoo. I only have one daughter, and she'll live with them from now on. He has to take care of me in my old age." He pointed to the car in front of him.

Xiao Lu asked, "Director, where is your son-in-law from? What does his family do? He's amazing."

Uncle Wang said, "We're from the same county. His mother and your aunt are childhood friends, both from the countryside."

Xiao Lu turned to look at Uncle Wang and said, "That's even more impressive, really impressive. What kind of business does he do to make so much money? That car must be worth hundreds of thousands, right?" Uncle Wang chuckled and said, "Yeah, he's got a good head for it. He's been involved in quite a few businesses, both in Fengtian and Longcheng, all with his buddies."

Xiao Lu's eyes gleamed as he looked at the car in front of him.

When the car arrived at Sanhao Street, Xiao Lu looked at the Anji restaurant in the distance and said, "Director, have you ever been to this restaurant? It's newly opened and super expensive."

Uncle Wang said, "You've been here before?"

Xiao Lu said, "I can't afford it. I came once with a leader, and I heard it's owned by some provincial leader."

Xiao Wei drove the car into the backyard of the restaurant, and Uncle Wang said with a smile, "Let's eat here for lunch today."

Xiao Lu drove the car into the backyard and said with a smile, "That's great, the food here is really delicious, the taste is amazing."

After parking the car as directed by the security guard, Xiaowei, Aunt Wang, and Xiaohong got out and waited for Uncle Wang and Xiao Lu to come over so they could walk into the restaurant together. Xiaowei casually offered a cigarette to the security guard, who smiled and took it, saying, "Boss, why are you here so early today?"

Xiao Wei asked with a smile, "Can't I come at noon? Is it crowded today?"

The security guard said, "You usually come in the evening, right? Today is alright, it's not quite time yet. In another half hour or so, it will get crowded."

Uncle Wang and Xiao Lu walked over, and the five of them walked together toward the back door of the restaurant. Just then, someone called out from behind, "Hey, Boss Zhang, you're here to inspect today? We rarely see you here. Didn't you say you were always in Longcheng?" Xiao Wei turned around and saw Director Li from the Management Committee getting out of his car. He greeted him with a smile.

Xiao Wei turned around, walked over, and said with a smile, "Uncle Li, you just got back? I accompanied my father-in-law to his workplace for a few days and am now back for a few days." He offered him a cigarette.

Director Li took the cigarette, glanced at him, and said, "Is that your father-in-law? Which unit does he work for?"

Xiao Wei lit the fire for Director Li and said, "Well, my father-in-law and mother-in-law are deputy directors in the Comprehensive Division of the Construction Department. They just reported for duty today."

Director Li said, "Let me introduce you so you can get to know him. It'll be easier to ask for help later." He walked over to Uncle Wang, and Xiao Wei quickly followed to introduce him: "Uncle, this is Director Li of the Sanhao Street Management Committee. Uncle Li, this is my father-in-law, surnamed Wang."

Uncle Wang reached out and shook hands with Director Li: "Hello, Director Li."

"Hello, Director Wang."

The two weren't familiar with each other, so they exchanged a few pleasantries and then said their goodbyes. Director Li went upstairs, while Xiao Wei and the others went into the restaurant.

Uncle Wang asked Xiaowei, "What rank is this management committee director?"

Xiao Wei said, "Is he a division chief? I haven't asked. He's under the district's jurisdiction, so he should be at the division level. But he knows Uncle Chen."

Once inside the restaurant, Li Na stood by the menu wall, watching the waiters at work. This spot offered a good view, overlooking the entire lobby.

"Hey, boss, what a rare treat! Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang, Xiao Hong." Seeing them come in, Li Na greeted them with a smile. Xiao Lu paused for a moment, then whispered to Uncle Wang, "Does your son-in-law own this restaurant?"

Uncle Wang smiled and nodded at Li Na, who was hugging Xiao Hong, saying, "Yes, those two brothers did it." He pointed to Chen Hui, who was walking over. Chen Hui was dressed in a suit and his hair was styled with gel, making him look particularly energetic. He punched Xiao Wei and said, "Uncle Wang, Auntie."

Uncle Wang asked, "Xiao Xiao didn't come?"

Chen Hui said, "She probably hasn't gotten up yet. I don't know if she'll come, or if she'll eat upstairs or downstairs."

Uncle Wang said, "Just grab a bite downstairs. Have you eaten yet?"

Chen Hui said, "I've already eaten. I ate with everyone. You all have a seat, I'll go arrange the dishes for you and come back later." He then called over a waiter to guide the group to their seats.

I inexplicably slept for forty hours, and my eyes have been feeling uncomfortable these past few days. I guess my body is just adjusting itself, whatever.

(End of this chapter)