Lu Weidong led him into the old restaurant in the alley. Instead of taking the front door, he took the back door of the kitchen and climbed to the second floor, arriving at the door of the small office without a sign at the far end.

Liu Haizhong followed Lu Weidong. He looked around, feeling a little nervous.

Lu Weidong knocked on the door, and the door opened, revealing the familiar face of Secretary Li.

"He is...?" Secretary Li looked at the bangs behind Lu Weidong with a question mark on his face.

"Comrade Liu Haizhong, the seventh-level master of the forging workshop, is from the same compound as me. The chief asked to see him by name," Lu Weidong explained.

"Oh! Welcome, welcome, come in! Come in!" Secretary Li smiled and waved.

"Thank you, leader! Thank you, leader!" Bangzhong nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice, and with his waist bent very low, he carefully walked into the house.

Lu Weidong closed the door and asked Secretary Li: "When should I start?"

"No hurry! No rush! The chief is shopping with his family. We have to wait for a while!" Secretary Li explained.

"Oh? You didn't follow?" Lu Weidong was a little surprised.

"Nonsense! There is an orderly! Do you need me?" Secretary Li sat down on the leather chair, feeling annoyed.

Lu Weidong nodded and said to Secretary Li: "I'll go down below and take a look at what I've prepared so that I know what I've prepared."

"Okay! I'll go down with you. If you need anything, prepare it while you still have time." Secretary Li thought of business and immediately stood up and walked outside.

Suddenly, he thought of Liu Haizhong, turned around and said: "Master Liu, there is no need to go down."

"Understood! Understood!" Liu Haizhong bent over and agreed, watching Lu Weidong and Secretary Li go downstairs.

After the two of them disappeared, Liu Haizhong quietly stepped forward and prepared to close the door.

Suddenly, his movements stopped, and his face fell into a state of war between heaven and man.

After a long time, he carefully stepped back and sat on a small stool in the corner.

Liu Haizhong held the gift and looked at everything around him carefully. The more he looked at it, the more rare it became.

It’s better to be a leader!

Look at these arrangements, even if he works for a lifetime, he will not be able to have them...

When it was close to noon, Liu Haizhong finally saw Li Huaide.

Just as Lu Weidong expected, Liu Haizhong was so excited that he stuttered when speaking, but this did not prevent him from showing his loyalty.

Li Huaide was very interested in chatting with Liu Haizhong about some things in the workshop, especially asking the workshop directors carefully. After a while of conversation, Li Huaide finally figured out Liu Haizhong's character.

At this time, Lu Weidong opened the door and walked in.

Li Huaide knew that lunch was ready. He stood up from the sofa and said to Liu Haizhong: "Comrade Liu Haizhong, we have gotten to know each other. From now on! If you have anything or if there is something urgent in the workshop, tell Lu Weidong."

If Lu Weidong knows, I also know." After saying that, Li Huaide stood up, shook hands with Liu Haizhong, and walked out.

"Uh!... Chief! Chief!" Liu Haizhong hurriedly chased after him.

Li Huaide said suspiciously: "Comrade Liu Haizhong, do you have any other questions?"

"No! No! This is my little intention. I respect the leader." Liu Haizhong quickly raised the gift with a flattering smile on his face.

"Haha! I, Li Huaide, never accept gifts, please take them back!" Li Huaide smiled and waved his hand.

"No! No! Chief, you won't accept it. I...I..." Liu Haizhong was a little anxious.

"Uh... Weidong! Take this for me so as not to upset Master Liu." Li Huaide ordered Lu Weidong next to him and walked out quickly.

Lu Weidong took the gift from Liu Haizhong and said with a smile: "Second uncle, I told you not to take it with you, but you didn't listen. These things make me easier."

Liu Haizhong's face twitched, and he forced a smile: "It should be! It should be!"

Just as Lu Weidong took a sip of tea, Secretary Li hurried in.

"Weidong! Hurry! The boss and father-in-law have invited you, please be careful what you say." Secretary Li whispered.

Li Huaide’s old father-in-law?

Lu Weidong's heart was moved. He nodded repeatedly and hurriedly stood up and followed Secretary Li towards the third floor.

After entering the private room, Lu Weidong saw an old man in Chinese tunic suit sitting in the middle of the large round table. Under his gray eyebrows, there was a pair of sharp eyes.

On both sides were four seven or eight-year-old children, eating around him...

Lu Weidong didn't dare to think too much and immediately said hello as a junior.

The old man in Mao suit glanced around Lu Weidong, and a smile appeared on his face, "Not bad! You are very young. Unfortunately, you are a cook. Otherwise, I will drag you to the ministry for training."

"Chief is ridiculous! You always make me angry with your words. Now I am with Chief Li, and I am very satisfied." Lu Weidong said hurriedly.

"Haha! Really?" the old man in Chinese tunic said with a smile.

"It's absolutely true! Chief Li knows me." Lu Weidong explained with a smile.

Li Huaide on the side was about to take over the conversation, but the old man in Mao suit waved his hand, and Li Huaide immediately shut up.

"Young man, do you think I'm joking? No, I'm serious. How about going to the ministry cafeteria? I won't force you, you can think about it." The old man in Chinese tunic suit said slowly.

What? Ministry cafeteria?

Lu Weidong was a little confused and couldn't help but look at Li Huaide.

We agreed to have a meal, but why was my father-in-law poaching me?

Li Huaide finally couldn't sit still anymore. He secretly winked at a plump and fair-skinned beauty next to him. The woman rolled her eyes helplessly and said to the old man in Chinese tunic: "Dad, it's just a meal. What do you think?"

"Haha! Forget it! For the sake of my daughter, let's forget about it! Young man, you are really good at making fried noodles."

"You are so honored! If you like to eat, I will make it often. I will be here whenever you call me to serve you and the people." Lu Weidong smiled hurriedly.

"Haha! You, comrade, are smarter than other cooks. You are very good-tempered towards me. You are so kind! You must cultivate him well in the future."

"Understood! Understood!" Li Huaide stood up quickly and secretly winked at Lu Weidong.

Lu Weidong understood and bowed down.

Walking down the third floor, Lu Weidong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and finally calmed down.

Just now, the old man’s words were every step of the trap, and they were all bait.

As long as Lu Weidong shows a surprise on his face, he will be abandoned!

Those in superior positions are extremely stubborn about being "loyal" to those below them.

Regardless of whether you have ability or not, even if you have excellent ability, if you lack the word loyalty, you will definitely be marginalized and sit on the bench for a long time...

"How's it going?" Secretary Li came up to him with a nervous look on his face.

"What's the matter? The old chief just gave a few compliments." Lu Weidong pretended to be relaxed.

"Hehe! You are so awesome. When I first met the old leader, I was so scared that my calves were shaking! Let's go! Let's have a drink." Secretary Li hugged Lu Weidong's shoulders and said with a smile.

In his heart, he believed that Lu Weidong had passed the inspection of the old chief and we were all a family.

"You're not staring anymore?" Lu Weidong asked curiously.

"No! There's no need for us to wait here. Wei Dong, if you have time, make a few more bowls of noodles. I'm going to take them back." Secretary Li smiled.

"You're stupid! It's better to bring noodles than meat! Who is in charge of this restaurant?"

"Shh! Keep your voice down. The manager here is an old friend of the chief, known as Brother You. Later, I will introduce you to him."

After Lu Weidong saw Brother You, he suddenly felt that he looked familiar, but he couldn't think of it for the moment.
Chapter completed!