Siheyuan: Security Chief, suppressing the whole courtyard

Yu Haitang jokingly said, "What's wrong, Yushui? Engineer Li is out for technical exchanges. Are you unhappy? Oh... I see. You are afraid that you won't see him for a long time, so you miss him, right?"

Yu Haitang revealed the secret.

He Yushui really thought so.

But she couldn't admit it: "Hey Haitang, what nonsense are you talking about!"

"Ha ha..."

Hearing this, Xu Damao looked at He Yushui in surprise.

Could it be that Shazhu’s sister also likes Mengzi?

However, He Yushui's words did make him think a little.

"Mengzi will probably have to go to Sijiu City to exchange technology with factories in other places... Chunmei is pregnant, so it's not a good idea to take her on a trip with her, right?"

"Then do I have a chance?"

The more Xu Damao thought about it, the more he felt that this was possible.

To be honest, he has never left the province in his life, and he also wants to go out and see the world, travel or something.

Now he is the only one left and has no burden. It would be wonderful if he could go on a tour at public expense and fire artillery all over the country, shooting wherever he goes.

"No, I have to talk to Mengzi about this right away. I can't let that grandson of Shazhu get there first!"

Xu Damao knew that Li Meng and Sha Zhu had a good relationship.

If Sha Zhu also had this idea and told Li Meng about it, he would probably be in trouble.

So I plan to make a preemptive move!

Go find Li Meng directly and settle this matter first!

"Come to think of it, I've never played with a woman from another province..."

The more Xu Damao thought about it, the more excited he became.

"Well, Yushui, Haitang, I have something to go out for a while, you guys go about your business."

Xu Damao was their leader after all, so after giving some instructions, he left the Propaganda Department.

Chapter 224 Two Designated Places

In the evening, No. 95 Nanluoguxiang.

The two cooks, Nan Yi and Sha Zhu, were busy as hell.

Just because Zhang Chunmei gave them two dollars and asked them to help prepare a few tables and invite the neighbors in the yard to have dinner together.

When Li Meng worked overtime at Shougang, these people would deliver midnight snacks every day.

Although they all wanted to "give something back", the successful development was a big happy event after all, and celebrating together was just like repaying their favor, which was nothing big.

Silly Pillar House,

Lou Xiao'e was sitting on the bed holding Bao'er, Zhang Chunmei was chatting with her, and Tian Hongxia was very virtuous and helping Sha Zhu.

While they were chatting, Xu Damao walked into Sha Zhu's house with a cigarette in his mouth.

"Wow, Silly Zhu, are you busy?" Xu Damao handed him a cigarette with a smile.

"Nonsense, I'm not busy, am I lying down?"

Sha Zhu rolled his eyes, took the cigarette and looked at it: "Great, Xu Damao, you are so good at this business, you even smoke Zhonghua?"

"Oh, it was sent by a leader... Hongxia is here, Lou Xiaoe is here too, and Chunmei is here too." Xu Damao greeted them.

Lou Xiao'e nodded slightly, while Zhang Chunmei glared at him and said, "It's not easy for you to come here, why don't you come and see your son?"

"Haha." Xu Damao laughed and said, "Look, you have to look, he is my ancestor."

This statement was full of double meanings and only Lou Xiao'e understood it and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Da Mao, how have you been lately?" Lou Xiao'e asked.

Xu Damao said, "Thanks to Mengzi, everything is going well. Eh? Mengzi hasn't come back yet?"

"No." Zhang Chunmei said, "He has been having a lot of social events recently. He has to have dinner with various leaders every day. But at this time, he should be back soon. Damao, do you have something to talk to him about?"

"Ah, it's a little thing..."

While they were talking, Li Meng came back drunk.

There were two large tables in the yard, each of which was already filled with dishes, chopsticks, cigarettes, and loose baskets.

Many residents were already sitting there chatting.

"Mengzi is back." Yi Zhonghai was the first to stand up and greeted him with a smile.

"Yeah." Li Meng nodded and smiled back. He also responded to others who greeted him one by one, and then entered Sha Zhu's house.

......

"Hey, this guy is really successful." Yan Bugui lit a cigarette and sighed, "He invented a first aid method and developed a CNC gantry milling machine. He should be considered a celebrity in our country, right?"

Yan Bugui seldom smokes. Even if he does, he only smokes some dry tobacco to satisfy his craving and save money.

But there are free cigarettes on the table today, and he would be at a loss if he doesn't smoke a few more.

"Yes, being able to dive headfirst is a skill!" Yu Li praised.

Jia Zhang hugged her shoulders and muttered, "This is another great invention. I wonder what the higher-ups will reward me with. How much money will I make from this?"

"Oh, sister-in-law, you are so vulgar." Yi Zhonghai smacked his lips and said, "People of Mengzi's status and position don't have to worry about money. Whatever you lack or need, the higher-ups will arrange it for you. This is truly managed by the state, so you don't have to worry about anything."

Liu Haizhong also sighed: "Yeah, I guess even if Li Meng wants a car now, the higher-ups will arrange one for him, right?"

Everyone in the courtyard was talking to each other, and those who were envious were overwhelmed.

"Our hospital is also in the newspaper again this time, which is really an honor." Qin Huairu said with a smile: "Mengzi really gave our dean face."

Qin Huairu's dislike for Li Meng decreased a lot.

Mainly because Li Meng took a look at her nose last time and said it would definitely heal.

Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai glanced at Qin Huairu.

Seemingly asking casually: "By the way, Huairu, what do you say about your nose?"

Qin Huairu said: "In two days, I will be able to go to the hospital for corrective surgery."

"Haha, ok, that's a good thing..."

Yi Zhonghai had a smile on his face but felt bitter in his heart.

......

At this moment, Sha Zhu's house is bustling with activity.

In the room were Sha Zhu and his wife, Li Meng and his wife, He Yushui and Lou Xiao'e, as well as Bao'er and Xu Damao.

"Da Mao, you are here too."

"Yeah, I'm here, Mengzi." Xu Damao handed over a cigarette and said with a laugh, "I want to discuss something with you..."

As he spoke, Xu Damao dragged Li Meng out.

"Oh, what's the matter, Damao?" Li Meng laughed, "You're still so mysterious. What's the matter? What serious crime have you committed that you want me to help you settle?"

"No." Xu Damao smiled and said, "I didn't cause any trouble. That's right... I want to ask, after you developed something at the steel mill last time, you went out of the province for technical exchanges. Will you go out again this time?"

"We definitely have to go out." Li Meng said, "Our factory director told me about this today. Last time we mainly went to the Northeast, but this time the impact is huge. We have to go around almost the entire country. What's the matter?"

Nationwide?

Xu Damao’s eyes lit up when he heard this!

"Well, Mengzi...Look, Chunmei is pregnant too. It's impossible for her to travel around the country with you. Since you can't take Chunmei with you, can you take me with you this time?"

Xu Damao patted his chest and promised: "I will definitely not cause any trouble for you. I will do whatever you ask me to do! I just want to go out and see the world..."

After Xu Damao said this, Li Meng understood.

So he wanted to travel with me.

"That's all." Li Meng said with a smile, "Then just talk about it in the room. Just now, you pulled me out in a mysterious way."

"Hehe, I'm just afraid that Shazhu will hear it and snatch it from me..."

"No." Li Meng said, "Zhu Zi can't leave either. It's impossible for him to leave his family and career for such a long time. He is different from you. He has a wife."

After hearing what Li Meng said, Xu Damao felt even more relieved.

"Mengzi, can you take me with you on this matter?"

Xu Damao asked expectantly.

Li Meng thought about it and nodded, "I can take you with me."

"Ouch! Thank you, Mengzi!"

Xu Damao was very excited: "So when are we going to set off? I can prepare in advance and get some national food coupons and other things ready."

"the day after tomorrow."

"So soon? That's even better!"

When he thought about traveling around the country the day after tomorrow, Xu Damao was so excited that he almost jumped up.

"Mengzi, who's coming with us this time?"

"Zheng Xiangyang from Shougang, and...oh, you don't know them even if I tell you. You just need to get to know each other after you meet." Li Meng said.

He must bring someone with him when he goes out, and this time there are more places than last time.

Li Meng also had two places that he could designate at will. One of them was given to Xu Damao, and he had not yet decided who to give the other one to.

You definitely can’t give it to women, especially those you are familiar with.

He didn't even bring his wife, but brought other women with him. Isn't this asking for trouble?

Yu Li, Lou Xiao'e, He Yushui, it is impossible to bring these people with me.

Chapter 225: Free Favors, Decide on the Right Person

After exhaling a puff of cigarette, Li Meng said to Xu Damao, "Da Mao, to be honest, I have two quotas for leading people. I gave one to you, so who should I give the other one to?"

Xu Damao thought about it,

He whispered, "How about giving it to Lou Xiao'e? I'll announce to the public that my relationship with Lou Xiao'e has eased and there's a possibility of remarrying. You brought us along just to reconcile us. How about that?"

Xu Damao's suggestion is feasible and can be considered a reasonable excuse.

But Li Meng frowned and said, "This time we will be away for a long time, and it is impossible to take Bao'er with us. Xiao'e will definitely miss Bao'er if she doesn't see him for such a long time."

"That's right..." Xu Damao frowned and said, "Why don't you take He Yushui with you? I think that girl seems to be interested in you. Mengzi, take advantage of this opportunity and get it done on the road. Later, I will say that we developed feelings for each other during our trip across the country, and then I will come back and marry her to help you cover..."

Li Meng glanced at Xu Damao and asked, "How did you figure that out?"

Xu Damao chuckled: "I am also from the Propaganda Department, Ah Mengzi, I have been in contact with it for a long time, so I guessed it..."

Li Meng did not explain what happened between him and He Yushui, but just shook his head and said, "He Yushui is not allowed either. You can't bring a woman."

Hearing this, Xu Damao said, "Why don't we bring Master Nan Yi with us? He cooks delicious food, and we will be in for a treat."

"No way." Li Meng said, "I bring a cook with me when I go out for technical exchanges. If it gets out, it will damage my reputation. People who don't know me will think I'm so arrogant and pretentious."

"That's true." Xu Damao smacked his lips and said, "Then there's no one else who can take you. Why don't you take Cui Dake with you? That kid is sensible and knows how to handle things. He can serve you tea and water. He will definitely take care of you and make you comfortable along the way. It's a relief. By the way, he can also see more of the world. How great."

"Ok?"

Li Meng was shocked: "This is feasible."

Cui Dake is a talented person. Letting him see more of the world will help him improve in the future. Just think of it as giving him some experience.

"Then it's settled. Take Cui Dake with you." Li Meng said, "Da Mao, go check at the gate. Dake should be getting off work soon."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Who knows? That guy has a lot of social engagements right now...Okay, I'll wait for him to go."