Siheyuan: The beginning revealed the secrets of the three uncles

"Director Liu, please don't embarrass me. How could I agree to you under the circumstances yesterday?"

Xu Damao touched his nose awkwardly.

"Since you've come here to see me today, shouldn't you reconsider coming to my city bureau?"

Liu Yuqiang looked at Xu Damao and said with a smile.

"Director Liu, I was lying when I said I didn't want to come, but this isn't that easy to do!"

"You and our secretary are both department-level cadres. If he doesn't want to let me go, there's no way you would transfer me here!"

"If I agree so easily and show disloyalty to them, you might think I am a person who forgets his principles for the sake of profit!"

"So I want to climb up step by step with my own abilities, rather than being transferred around just because the leaders recognize me!"

Xu Damao looked at Liu Yuqiang seriously and firmly, as if he was taking it very seriously.

"Xiao Xu, I didn't expect that you, a clerk in the publicity department of a steel mill, could analyze these situations so thoroughly."

"It seems that I underestimated you yesterday!"

"But as long as you are willing to come, I will definitely find a way to transfer you over!"

"It all depends on your attitude in the end!"

Liu Yuqiang said this in a decisive tone, and his attitude immediately became serious.

Not only because he and Zhang Jianzhi are old comrades-in-arms, he is also the son-in-law of Public Security Minister Zhao Guosheng.

As long as he asked for Xu Damao, Zhang Jianzhi would definitely not refuse.

I refused last night, it was just a joke at the dinner table.

"Okay, Director Liu, please stop using your connections to fight for a small figure like me!"

"I know my own worth. If I have the ability, I will serve you one day."

"If I'm a loser, then don't waste your time on me!"

Xu Damao quickly waved his hands, looking as if he had seen through the world.

"Good boy, you have ambition. I'll wait for you at the Public Security Bureau, but don't make me wait too long!"

"Okay, Director Liu, you go ahead and do your work. I won't bother you anymore. Today is New Year's Eve and I have to go home and clean up!"

After Xu Damao finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave.

"Don't leave so quickly, Xiao Xu. I have one more thing to ask of you!"

"Director Liu, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly. There's no need to ask for a favor!"

"Hey, you're leading me down the path of corruption all the time!"

Liu Yuqiang shook his head helplessly, with a bitter smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing and quickly apologized with a smile.

"Hey, Director Liu, it's my fault. I just can't control my mouth! I promise I won't make this mistake again!"

After saying this, he patted his chest and said that he would be careful with his words.

Liu Yuqiang nodded, then softened his tone and spoke slowly.

"Actually, I came to you because I need to trouble you with something."

When Xu Damao heard this, he immediately perked up and asked with a smile:

"What is it? Director Liu, just give me your orders! As long as I can do it, I will do my best!"

Liu Yuqiang looked at Xu Damao's sincerity and couldn't help feeling moved.

He took a deep breath and continued.

"Tonight is New Year's Eve, and I want to invite my father-in-law and his family to my house for a meal."

"But I haven't been able to find a suitable chef. So, I want to ask if you have time to help me prepare a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner?"

After hearing this, Xu Damao was slightly stunned, and then he started laughing.

"Haha, so that's how it is! Director Liu, don't worry, I'm sure there will be no problem! But I still want to ask you first, what kind of cuisine do you want?"

Liu Yuqiang thought about it and replied.

"Well... Sichuan or Hunan cuisine is best, with a heavier flavor. In addition, there should be a few exquisite side dishes and desserts. Of course, if possible, prepare some dumplings and glutinous rice balls."

After listening to this, Xu Damao already had a rough idea of ​​the recipe in his mind. He nodded and said confidently.

"Okay, Director Liu, don't worry, I will do my best to prepare this meal."

Liu Yuqiang looked at Xu Damao gratefully and continued.

"Thank you, Xiao Xu."

"However, I know that New Year's Eve is very important to everyone, and you may have your own plans."

"If it's really inconvenient, forget it. Don't force it."

Xu Damao waved his hands quickly.

"No way, Director Liu! You're too polite! My parents live with me, and I live alone. I can go home tomorrow!"

Liu Yuqiang nodded with satisfaction and said.

"That's great. Thank you so much! By the way, if you need any seasoning, just tell me and I'll ask someone to buy it."

Xu Damao thought about it and replied.

"Don't bother, Director Liu."

"I still have some stock at home, which should be enough."

"You just need to tell me the specific number of people and taste preferences."

Liu Yuqiang said with a smile.

"Okay, thank you for the hard work."

"By the way, this is my home address, you can just come directly when the time comes."

As he said this, he handed Xu Damao a note.

Xu Damao took the note, read it carefully, then carefully put it into his pocket and said with a smile.

"Okay, Director Liu, I'll remember that."

"Don't worry, I'll be there in the evening!"

After Xu Damao left the Municipal Public Security Bureau, he was thinking about how to get close to Zhao Guosheng.

This Liu Yuqiang is just a step in his climb up.

The real big guys are those leaders at the ministerial and national levels!

If I were just making dinner for Liu Yuqiang's family tonight.

If Zhao Guosheng didn't show up, Xu Damao would decisively refuse because he really hated cooking.

……

After Xu Damao returned to the courtyard, the whole courtyard was cold and desolate.

There is no trace of the lively scenes of previous years.

Although from time to time one or two sounds of children setting off firecrackers could be heard in the alley.

But the doors of every house in the compound were closed, and not even one had posted spring couplets.

Xu Damao didn't have time to care about these things and went straight back home.

I was surprised to find that his room had been tidied up.

The fire was lit, the kitchen was clean, and the bloodstains on the floor had been wiped away.

"Brother Damao, you're back!"

Suddenly, Yu Shui came in from outside the house, holding the trash can of Xu Damao's house.

"Did you do all this, Rainwater?"

Xu Damao looked at He Yushui with emotion in his eyes.

"Ok!"

"Don't be too grateful to me. After all, you have helped me so much, and this is just the best I can do!"

"Hahaha, I didn't even think about thanking you!"

"But you are quite clever, little girl. If you didn't have a boyfriend, I would really like to marry you!"

Xu Damao laughed and joked.