Confessions of a Salesman

Chapter 702
We entered the hotel, and Tao Renyan was waiting for us in the lobby. Seeing us coming in, she warmly greeted us, sat down in a corner of the lobby, and said in a low voice: "The leaders have a meeting to hold, it may be a little later, Don't mind! All the big shots are here tonight!"

I smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay, we're not hungry anyway!"

Tao Renyan hummed and said, "I thought you were not good at communicating, but I didn't expect you to be so approachable!" After speaking, she covered her mouth and giggled.

I just noticed what she was wearing today.

A low-cut purple dress. Although she is fat, there is still a place that should be there, and it is deliberately exposed, but it feels that the skirt is too small and too tight, just like the next moment, she whistled slightly. As soon as he took a breath, the skirt was about to be torn apart.

Seeing the way I looked at her, Tao Renyan thought I was thinking something. She brushed her hair on purpose and said with a blushing face, "Mr. Chen, what are you looking at?"

I smiled and said, "It's nothing, Mr. Tao, you are really a Ming woman tonight!"

Tao Renyan blushed and said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, you are really straightforward! Thank you for your compliment!"

At this time, several people in suits came in. Tao Renyan stood up hurriedly and greeted them. He Jie and I sat still, and I whispered to He Jie, "For a while, find a way to cater to Tao Renyan and those people. Leader, the purpose is to gain Tao Renyan's trust, so I can arrange people to join Seagull!"

He Jie groaned and said, "What do you want to do? Do you want to stage Infernal Affairs?"

I hummed and said, "That's right! I want to help Zhang Hai regain control of the seagull."

He Jie asked curiously: "Why is this? We don't need to get involved in the internal affairs of their seagulls. What good will it do us? Isn't it true that the more chaotic they are, the better for us?"

I just wanted to explain, but Tao Renyan had already brought someone over. I hurriedly stood up, and Tao Renyan enthusiastically introduced: "This is... Director Cao, this is... Secretary Li, this is... High-ranking officials from Zhao District!"

I shook hands enthusiastically one by one. I noticed their expressions and didn't take me seriously. Even after Tao Renyan introduced who I was, they were simply polite.It was the last person, a woman surrounded by everyone, who came up to me, shook hands and said, "Mr. Chen, nice to meet you! I've heard about your name for a long time. Nice to meet you." you!"

I took a look at this woman. This woman has delicate features, no age can be seen, and a decent black professional suit.

I nodded and replied, "Nice to meet you!"

Then everyone entered the box one after another and sat down according to the position of host and guest. I sat in the seat of guest three, He Jie sat next to me, and the woman who greeted me sat opposite. Tao Renyan sat in the seat of host, but it seemed These people don't give her face very much.

Mr. Cao came up and began to tease Tao Renyan: "Mr. Tao has lost weight recently?"

Tao Renyan covered her mouth and smiled, "Really? I lost a few pounds this month, mainly because I took some diet pills, and the effect is not bad!"

Mr. Cao's next words were a bit too much, and he said with a smile: "I'm talking about clothes!"

The smile on Tao Renyan's face disappeared, but it returned immediately and said, "Yes, yes, this dress is too small!"

Secretary Li next to Mr. Cao smiled and said: "Mr. Cao, you really can't talk! Mr. Tao looks really thin. This dress should be the largest size, right? Mr. Tao, you buy clothes, don't you?" You don't need to look at the style, as long as there is something you can wear!" After finishing speaking, he also laughed loudly.

Secretary Zhao followed suit and booed: "You guys are a bit over the top! Mr. Tao's clothes are all custom-made, big brands! Right, Mr. Tao?"

Tao Renyan said with a half-cry and half-smile: "It's not a big brand, I just like to buy clothes in a store!"

It was a bit embarrassing to eat this meal, but the woman at the end said: "Okay, you guys, don't be joking with Mr. Tao, you don't look at your own figure, it's not much better, the waistband is even It's almost tied to the calf!"

The three of Mr. Cao were not angry, they just smiled and stopped laughing at Tao Renyan.

Tao Renyan said to the woman, "Sister Yan, I just ordered a few dishes, and I'm waiting for you to order the rest. I'm really not good at ordering! They make fun of me every time."

The lady sitting opposite me picked up the menu gracefully, and said to the waiter: "This, this and this...ah, and this...what kind of wine are you drinking?" Family.

Mr. Cao said with a smile: "You can do whatever you want! It's best to have a sauce-flavored one, 53 degrees!"

I thought to myself, you just say you want to drink Feitian Moutai.

Sure enough, Sister Yan said: "Then drink Moutai!"

Then he smiled at me and said, "Mr. Chen, are you used to Moutai?"

I smiled slightly and said, "I usually drink less, and my drinking capacity is average! Everyone calls me Erliang Chen!"

Sister Yan laughed loudly and said, "Two taels? Beer? Don't be so modest. I've heard people say that you can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk and ten thousand cups! Open to drink, drink as much as you want! This place is full of seasoned veterans!"

I hurriedly and modestly said: "I really can't handle alcohol, so feel free!"

Before the dishes were served, 7 bottles of Moutai were placed on the table. Mr. Cao said with a smile, "Everyone has a bottle first!"

I frowned. It wasn't that I couldn't drink the wine, but I was sweating for Tao Renyan. This wine cost more than 2000 a bottle in the market, and the wine alone cost more than 1 yuan. Isn't that right? Too extravagant.I couldn't see any expression on Tao Renyan's face, but seeing how enthusiastic she was at the beginning, she didn't say a word until now, so I knew she might be upset!

Mr. Cao poured the wine, held up the glass and said: "This rule can't be changed, it's all full, and before the food is served, three glasses first!"

I looked at He Jie beside me, He Jie smiled and said that she was fine.I just followed them for a drink with peace of mind.

Mr. Cao did not mention that we are welcome to Qingdao, nor did he thank Tao Renyan for his hospitality, but offered a toast to Sister Yan.

Sister Yan also saw what was wrong here, and immediately raised her cup and said: "Let's welcome the distinguished guests who came from afar first, and this second cup is toast to Mr. Chen and Mr. He!" After finishing speaking, she took the lead, Several people followed suit.

He Jie and I also had a second glass of wine.

I was supposed to retaliate for the third cup, but Tao Renyan, the host, kept silent. I think this opportunity should be given to her. Who knew she sat there giggling after drinking the second cup, it seemed that she had no intention of talking.

I just stood up and said, "Then for the third cup, I would like to thank Mr. Tao for his warm hospitality today, and I am very glad to meet all the leaders!" After finishing speaking, I drank the third cup first.

Tao Renyan was very forthright and followed suit, but the others just took a sip, as if they didn't want to save face, so I didn't care too much, so I sat down.

President Cao raised his glass and said to He Jie: "This beauty, it's the first time we meet, and I don't know how you drink. On behalf of the people of Qingdao, I would like to offer you a toast!"

He Jie saw that they didn't give me face just now, she was a little displeased, she just nodded lightly and said: "You represent more than 800 million people in Qingdao right now? Where are you now? A senior city official, or the mayor Huh? If that's the case, I'd be rude, so I'll have to do it first!" After finishing speaking, he threw his neck back and did it.

Mr. Cao raised his wine glass in embarrassment, and laughed at himself: "Beauties are funny, but they are straightforward! Then Mr. Tao, you can accompany me!"

Tao Renyan hastily filled a glass of wine, and said politely: "Mr. Cao is a straightforward person. Come, I will accompany you!"

I glanced at He Jie, which means, put it down, I'm here to make connections today.

He Jie gave me a blank look, I knew she didn't want me to be angry.

The next few people began to bombard me in turn. However, in my opinion, I can still drink this catty of wine, but I didn't eat a sip. I drank too fast, and my stomach turned a little sour.When my wine bottle was almost bottomed out, I said with a smile: "Leaders, please let me go first, I haven't eaten this dish, at least let me fill my stomach, don't miss a mouthful of Qingdao authentic dishes Well, it’s a pity that I’ll just fill my stomach with wine, and then I won’t be able to taste any delicious food!”

I said this very politely, but Mr. Cao didn't know why, he wanted to be against me deliberately, and said to me dissatisfied: "How can that be done? Only when you have enough wine, this dish can be served. Come taste it! Brother Chen, I will respect you again!"

I narrowed my eyes slightly, and said with a smile: "Mr. Cao, I think you still have more than half of it in this wine bottle! Do you have to follow our progress? Don't let us outsiders look down upon it." People from Qingdao, after all, you represent the people of Qingdao, right?"

Sister Yan said with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Cao, you have been the happiest from the beginning, but the wine is the slowest. This is not good. It will be underestimated by the people of Guangdong. It is not good for you to do business with our Qingdao people what!"

Mr. Cao immediately made a refreshing gesture, drank a glass, poured the glass deliberately, and said, "Okay? Brother Chen, can you have a drink?"

I ignored him, but said to everyone: "Since Mr. Cao represented the people of Qingdao just now, I would also dare to represent the people of Zhuhai. I would like to respect the leaders here!" Then I clinked glasses one by one.

Tao Renyan said wittily: "Come, come, come, this cup must be drunk, everyone come together!" Then he took the lead.

Sister Yan touched me, and then did it.The rest of the people also touched me and did it.

Mr. Cao was the only one left, holding his wine glass blankly, seeing that everyone was about to sit down, he hurriedly did it too.

After the dishes were served, I finally stopped to toast. At this time, there was only one bottom left in my wine bottle.I started to eat vegetables, and I had to take it easy, because there must be something in my stomach.

Seeing that Sister Yan was eager to try again, I hurriedly pointed to one of the dishes and asked, "Sister Yan, how is this dish made? It is oily but not greasy, fresh but not greasy!"

Sister Yan put down the wine glass she was about to raise and said, "You are quite good at eating! This dish is called 'Steamed Fresh Squid'. In fact, the recipe is very simple, that is, first prepare the squid, add green onion, ginger and garlic, Put it in the pot and steam for 3 minutes, then cut it into sections, add some sugar and millet spicy, watercress, light soy sauce, and finally pour hot oil on it. Most people really don’t know how to eat it, and they don’t think it tastes good. In fact, what is seafood? It’s fresh What flavor do you want? Northeast people like to stir-fry with leeks, Sichuan people add pepper, Hunan people add red pepper, green pepper stir-fry, it’s all wrong, wrong, wrong! Cantonese people are better at eating, the original flavor is the best All right!"

I continued: "When it comes to eating, each place has its own characteristics, and I think my own way of eating is the most correct. When I was in the Northeast, my favorite food was eggplant and potatoes with sauce, served with All kinds of condiments are stewed with water, the simplest ingredients, the most overbearing taste, delicious! If you want people in Suzhou and Hangzhou to cook this dish, you must add a spoonful of sugar to it. Do you think it can still be eaten? This dish If you let the Cantonese make it, boil it directly with water, pour a little light soy sauce before it, consume oil, do you think it will taste good? Different ingredients are suitable for different places and different methods. There is no way to compare this!"

Sister Yan nodded and praised: "You are very insightful! It seems that you have a lot of research on food, and you usually like to eat? You can't be a glutton?"

I hurriedly shook my head and said, "I can't be called a glutton, and I don't like to eat, but I have traveled all over the world. I have tried all kinds of dishes, and then I came to a conclusion!"

Sister Yan asked curiously: "What conclusion!"

I smiled and replied: "It makes sense to eat!"

Sister Yan covered her mouth and laughed, "Nonsense!"

Here Mr. Cao saw that Sister Yan and I were having a lively conversation, so he took up the conversation unwillingly and said: "Speaking of eating, I think of a joke and tell everyone!"

Everyone fell silent, waiting for Mr. Cao to make a joke.

Before Mr. Cao started to speak, he laughed himself, and then said: "This joke is a joke made by your leaders in Guangdong Province. By the way, once the city leaders received the leaders from the higher level for review, they just finished eating it. Meal. The waiter brought up a plate of watermelon, and the leader took the biggest piece and handed it to the superior leader, saying, "The leader eats poop, we eat piss, it's not enough for me to go to the anus tomorrow!"

After finishing speaking, I laughed out loud.

Then he explained: "Poop is actually..."

Sister Yan said with an unhappy face: "What about eating, how can you be so dirty!"

Mr. Cao continued to explain: "If you don't believe me, ask Brother Chen, is that how it is spoken in Cantonese?"

I nodded and said, "Yes, yes, this story is true!"

Mr. Cao didn't thank me, but said loudly: "How is it? It's true! Cantonese people talk like that, is it right?"

Then he began to speak in a Hong Kong accent, saying nondescriptly: "Cantonese from Lidi, can't you speak with your tongue straight?"

(End of this chapter)