National Tide 1980.

Chapter 776
Since Peng Yuan became Director Huo's secretary, he has never done such inexplicable things for the leader like today.

You know, Director Huo's schedule is almost full every day, even on New Year's Eve.

However, this afternoon, Director Huo neither attended the China-Serbia University Student Association, nor met the embassy staff who returned from the Democratic Germany to report on their duties.

Instead, he ran here in person and met a young man working in a foreign-funded enterprise alone in the car.

Isn't this too abnormal!
Especially from Director Huo's special requirements on the way of meeting, and the details that the leader did not say a word along the way.

Peng Yuan could feel that his boss attached great importance to this meeting with Ning Weimin.

But during the more than a year he had been with Director Huo, no matter whether it was working time or in private, he had never heard a single word from the leader about this person.

This is why?

Since he didn't have much information about the whole incident, Peng Yuan could only guess the mystery from Director Huo's words asking him to summon Ning Weimin.

Well, since this young man knows Director Huo's daughter, Huo Xin, is there something emotionally involved between the two?
It's not impossible to have handsome men and beautiful women at the same age.

But hasn't Huo Xin already studied abroad?Why did Director Huo still meet him alone?

Could it be...then this kid is too much!
No wonder I mentioned Huo Xin and the leader just now, he panicked like that, he is not afraid that Director Huo will turn him into scum.

Hey, having a daughter is the most troublesome thing, how will the leader handle it?
Of course, no matter what, this kind of thing is always a big taboo for subordinates.

It's best to always pretend to be confused, and never show a little abnormality in front of the leader...

It should be said that as a secretary, Peng Yuan has a strong professional quality.

The most competent thing is to know the word "property".

So even if he is churning blood in his heart, he will never show any strangeness of the people who eat melons.

Even though he was sitting in Maxim's restaurant sipping coffee, he didn't privately discuss the leader's privacy with the driver Xiao Li.

He just looked at Santana across the road through the large glass window on the second floor, always paying attention to the needs of the leader, and quietly waiting for the call of the leader.

Compared with him, the driver, Xiao Li, seemed unrestrained and didn't have enough to take advantage of.

In this expensive and scary Maxim's restaurant, he would chatter endlessly as soon as he sat down, commenting on the decoration of this high-end restaurant.

Taking advantage of people's unpreparedness, he secretly lifted the cloth covering some oil paintings to see the "secret" hidden below.

And no matter what tea cake the service staff brought them.

This guy actually didn't care about taking everything he ordered, and ate and drank with peace of mind.

However, as long as the people in the restaurant saw that he had finished eating, they would continue to send it up.

So this guy enjoyed it even more, like Taotie disregarding his image.

He even persuaded Peng Yuan with his big mouth full of food and constantly throwing away the dross.

"Secretary Peng, why don't you eat it? After sitting here for a long time, you only drank two cups of coffee. What's so good about the bitter soup? Come here, French pastry, the pastry is full of cream, and it tastes the best Well, it’s not comparable to the cream cakes in our store. Try this again, the real chocolate sauce, not the fake one sold by 'Yi Li'..."

(Note: In the early 80s, in order to cope with the upsurge in international chocolate raw materials, domestic Yili invented cocoa butter substitutes to meet the market. Also because the supply of materials is not yet abundant, the milk flower cakes in non-staple food stores in the past were almost all egg white raw materials, plant-based It is sent with sugar and egg whites. It will harden after a long time of storage. This is the particularity of the times, and it is an expedient measure of helplessness, not cutting corners.)
Peng Yuan couldn't be more polite.

"You come, you come, I don't like sweets very much."

As a result, this person didn't understand all the polite words, and instead laughed at him for being restrained.

"Hey, your face is too thin, and you can't wipe it off. Actually, what's the matter? If you don't eat for nothing, you will eat for nothing. I have worked in our hall for five years, and I have followed Huo Si before. The two leaders. I know everything about this place. Maybe it’s because of Huo Si’s request to treat us like this. After passing this village, there might be no such store. Why should we treat ourselves badly? Seriously, it’s a trivial matter Well. Maybe when we leave, I have to take some with me. If you don’t believe me, just wait and see..."

Peng Yuan smiled and said it was true, but his heart was full of pity.

Secretly thought it's no wonder you changed so many leaders, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay here for long at Huo Si.

But having said that, today Peng Yuan didn't think much about how bleak the future of the driver Xiao Li was.

Because on the other side of the road, the long conversation in the car became more and more strange and confusing.

He looked at his watch, it had been almost an hour, and Director Huo hadn't finished talking to that young man yet.

You must know that under normal circumstances, Director Huo would not take such a long time even if he attended public events held by various embassies and receptions held by the European Department.

Peng Yuan had never seen Director Huo chatting with a young man for so long.

Is it so troublesome for Director Huo to deal with the affair of the female lover here?
By the way, could that young man surnamed Ning also have some background?

Otherwise, he is so young, and he looks like a rich and wealthy dude.

How can you work in such a multinational foreign-funded enterprise, and even have your own independent office?

It seems that the position is not low, and the Pilkardon Company is probably aimed at his family background.

Well, maybe, if this is the case, maybe it makes sense, Director Huo will inevitably have scruples.

No wonder the kid was able to adjust his state so quickly just now. This is not a skill that ordinary people can master. It is usually the children of the rich and powerful who were trained by their parents...

Peng Yuan is indeed a genius, but people who are too shrewd will always make the mistake of pretending to be smart.

For example, after his blind thinking, Ning Weimin has become a son of a noble family with someone behind him, and he will probably marry the Huo family in the future.

While this made him deeply envious, it was somewhat unbalanced.

You know, he was able to work in the foreign affairs department only after passing several passes in political examination, foreign language, interview and defense, and psychological tests before he achieved his wish.

But that's it, I worked in logistics for three years and in foreign affairs for two years before I could enter the office and do desk work.

Now being able to become Secretary Huo's secretary and enjoy the section-level treatment is due to luck, popularity, ability, education, and qualifications.

It's not easy for him to get to this point.

How about going back to see others?

He is destined to be a prince by nature.

Even if I struggle for another 20 years, I may not be able to see the back of others.

Fate is so unfair, how could he not be jealous!
But this kind of jealousy can't be shown on his face, this is the sorrow of the little man.

But then again, this also led to a new understanding of Ning Weimin.

He couldn't help reevaluating Ning Weimin's energy in his heart.

You can't seriously think about the various influences this person may have on your own personal interests.

In this way, slowly, another hour passed.

When it was nearly five o'clock in the afternoon, let alone the driver Xiao Li, he couldn't eat or drink anymore.

The kid was sleepy in his chair and just wanted to take a nap.

Even Peng Yuan lost interest in freshly ground coffee, and his mouth felt sour.

Fortunately, finally, the rear door of Santana across the road opened.

Through the large glass window on the second floor, Peng Yuan watched Ning Weimin beckon Maxim's guard over and said a few words.

Soon, the guard turned around and ran back.

After a while, he came to the second floor to convey the news, telling Peng Yuan that they could go back.

So Peng Yuan and Xiao Li didn't dare to delay any longer, and rushed out of the store in the midst of the respectful gift from Maxim's service staff.

Unexpectedly, Director Huo at this time.The attitude towards Ning Weimin is completely different from the beginning, completely changed.

The stern smile and cold face have long since disappeared, replaced by a kind of warmth and kindness like sunshine.

Even at the time of parting, Director Huo was still tirelessly admonishing Ning Weimin.

"...The social environment in developed countries is very complicated. Before you go out, you'd better learn more about the relevant situation. Especially the relevant regulations for foreigners to engage in business operations in Japan. If you really don't have a channel to understand these situations, please contact me , I will try my best to help you find a way..."

"You have something in your thinking about how to eliminate the bad influence of foreign cultures and how to attract talents who have studied abroad to return to China to play for the country. But it is a very important matter. I will think about it again and hold a meeting to discuss and discuss it. Maybe after a while, I will talk to you again..."

"As for the gifts, don't be in a hurry. After the festival, you can send a batch of samples first. Choose a few varieties that you like the most. The price should not be too high. If the quality is better, I will let you know and fight for you. This kind of matter involves a wide range of aspects, and the procedures are relatively complicated, and it will take time to settle it..."

"Okay, that's it. One last word of advice, we are socialism after all, not capitalism. You can easily hit the ceiling when you do business. If you change your mind and want to go to the communication office, you can call me at any time ..."

After these words were finished, Director Huo did not forget to order his secretary,

"Peng Yuan, write down my office phone number and your contact information and give them to him."

Think about the deep meaning contained in these words, and look at Director Huo's attitude towards Ning Weimin as if he were his nephew.

Peng Yuan was so envious that he almost died, and he became more and more sure of his judgment in his heart.

For this reason, his attitude naturally changed accordingly.

Not only did he follow the instructions of the leader, he wrote down what should be written and handed it over to Ning Weimin.

He also politely asked Ning Weimin for contact information.

As for the business card Ning Weimin gave him, he put it in his arms very carefully and put it away.

The most amazing thing is that before leaving, the driver Xiao Li's prediction came true, and they really didn't go back empty-handed this time.

Maxim's guard actually delivered three more breads in paper bags and a big Black Forest cake in a box.

Obviously, this is also Ning Weimin's arrangement, everyone has a share of the bread, and the cake is exclusive to Director Huo.

Ordinarily there was nothing strange about it.

But Peng Yuan knew that Director Huo rarely accepted such personal gifts.

But this time, he didn't even refuse, just nodded, and allowed Ning Weimin to have these things put into the trunk.

Naturally, Peng Yuan couldn't help thinking of Pianpian again, and regarded this move as Director Huo's special favor for Ning Weimin.

In short, Peng Yuan, who got back in the co-pilot, has decided to try his best to build a good relationship with Ning Weimin in the future.

After all, they can help each other in many ways.

Although considering that the children of the rich and powerful are generally arrogant, if I am so eager to show my favor, I will inevitably suffer and be despised, and I cannot demand absolute equality.

But if he doesn't even have this bit of austerity and tolerance, then how can he continue to go up?So it wasn't him, Peng Yuan.

I have to say that the difference is a thousand miles away, and sometimes things in this world are really wonderful.

It's like many misunderstandings that can be explained clearly in one sentence, but in the end they get deeper and deeper because of various factors.

Undoubtedly, Peng Yuan's interpretation was all wrong, and Director Huo's affection for Ning Weimin had another reason.

In fact, sitting in a speeding car, looking out the window at the winter street scene in Beijing.

Director Huo's mood was far from as happy as he had shown just now.

I'm afraid I have to say, somewhat depressed and lost.

Because he didn't really understand until today when he saw this side with his own eyes.

Why did Director Duan, who was in charge of investigating Ning Weimin for him, speak well of this kid instead and persuade him not to deliberately target this young man again.

If you don't talk, you don't know. If you talk, you will be shocked.

This kid actually provided a lot of suggestions for his work.

Such a eloquent person, such a uniquely talented person, is simply a genius.

No wonder it can do so many incredible things.

Needless to say, it is very useful to be able to get into one's own subordinates.

But it's a pity that everyone has their own ambitions, and this kid is actually unmoved by his solicitation.

But he still can't say that this kid is worthless, and it's not easy to force him to intervene.

Because what that kid is going to do is not only equally noble and beneficial to the country, but also too special and important.

If another person takes over his work, let alone doing it, maybe he can't even think about why he did it.

Now Director Huo really felt a little sorry for his daughter, and passed by such an outstanding person.

The only thing that is worthy of his comfort is that he can be sure that Ning Weimin's achievements in the future will definitely be greater than what he originally expected.

As long as this kid doesn't forget his promise today, it will be a very useful boost to Huo Xin's future.

However, this point can be said to be the least successful place today.

To put it bluntly, this promise, which is maintained entirely by verbal agreement, requires guilt and gratitude to keep the memory.

Today, the kindness he showed to Ning Weimin was actually rejected.

Then how can you guarantee that people will still be able to fulfill the contract after decades?

He had to find another way to be kind.

And it has to be enough so that Ning Weimin can't refuse it, and he can never forget it.

Suddenly, his heart moved, as if he remembered something.

He couldn't help opening the briefcase, took out the investigation materials that Director Duan had handed over to him in batches, and searched for it.

Gradually, his brows relaxed, and even a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Immediately afterwards, he patted the back seat of the co-pilot lightly, and ordered Peng Yuan while comparing the information in his hand.

"There is an extra thing, you can find time to do it after the next year. DC area, Weijia Hutong... Well, there is an 'Ancient and Modern Culture Association'. Their office location seems to have a theater building. You go and check them , see where it belongs, and tell me the result as soon as possible.”

Although this order seemed a bit abrupt, Director Huo was quite satisfied.

Peng Yuan didn't say a word of nonsense, turned around and just smiled, then decisively took out the notebook and started to write.

"Yes, I took note."

(End of this chapter)