Siheyuan: a better life

Chapter 905: A show of force

When President Zhong saw Wu Aiguo coming out of the office building, he shook hands with him cordially and said with a smile, "Comrade Wu! This time I am here on behalf of the G Committee to come to your Trade Department to check on your implementation of the instructions from your superiors."

After Wu Aiguo heard what Mr. Zhong had introduced, he smiled and said to Mr. Zhong, "Mr. Zhong! Comrade Zhao Yongjun has always been in charge of this work. Now let Comrade Yongjun accompany you to check how our Trade Department has implemented the instructions from the higher authorities."

When Zhao Yongjun heard what Wu Aiguo said, he immediately said to Mr. Zhong respectfully, "Mr. Zhong! Since I was transferred to the Trade Department, with the support of Director Wu, we have carried out activities to recall the bitter past and think of the sweet past many times."

At about 1:00 p.m., Wu Aiguo, Zhao Yongjun and others stood at the gate of the Trade Department. After watching the two jeeps drive away one after the other, Wu Aiguo finally let go of his worries. He said to Zhao Yongjun with a look of relief: "Director Zhao! This time, thanks to your advance preparation, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."

When Zhao Yongjun heard Wu Aiguo's words and thought about the seriousness of the inspectors, he was also very thankful and said, "Director! These people are obviously trying to find faults, but fortunately I was prepared in advance, otherwise something would have really gone wrong."

When Wu Aiguo heard what Zhao Yongjun said, he thought about the members of the inspection team and the process of talking to the comrades in the department, and replied: "It seems that someone is jealous of the working environment of our Trade Department and reported this matter to the higher-ups. Otherwise, today's inspection would not be so strict."

"Director! Your phone call means your father-in-law wants to talk to you about something." As soon as Wu Aiguo finished speaking, Wang Jianhua ran out from the yard and reported respectfully.

Wu Aiguo heard Wang Jianhua's report and learned that Liang Dehua had called him. He smiled and said to Zhao Yongjun and others, "Everyone should go and do your own things. I'll go back and answer the phone first."

Wu Aiguo walked back to the Trade Department compound and went straight to the office. He picked up the phone on the desk and asked politely, "Dad! What do you want to talk to me about?"

Liang Dehua on the other end of the phone heard Wu Aiguo's question and said to him with a smile: "Aiguo! The situation is like this. Vice President Xue of our department wants to invite you to have dinner in the department's small cafeteria. I wonder if you are free tonight?"

When Wu Aiguo learned the reason why Liang Dehua called him, he remembered what happened in the People's Hospital yesterday and replied with a smile: "Dad! Since you asked me this, I have to make time even if I don't."

Liang Dehua was very happy to see Wu Aiguo accept Vice President Xue's invitation. He smiled and said to Wu Aiguo, "Aiguo! Then when you get off work, come directly to the hospital to pick me up. Then we can go to the department to have dinner together."

Wu Aiguo heard Liang Dehua's instructions and said to him with a smile, "Dad! Say hello to Xiaojing and tell her to take the bus home after get off work."

When Liang Dehua heard Wu Aiguo's instructions, he remembered what Liang Jing said in his office that morning, and said to Wu Aiguo with an apologetic look: "Aiguo! Xiaojing has been spoiled by me and your mother since she was a child. If she does anything wrong, you must not make a fuss with her."

When Wu Aiguo heard Liang Dehua mention Liang Jing, he immediately understood what Liang Dehua meant and quickly replied, "Dad! Xiao Jing has that kind of personality. I'm used to it. Don't worry, I won't argue with him."

Liang Dehua was relieved when he heard Wu Aiguo's promise. He smiled and said, "Okay! Then I'm relieved. I'll wait for you at the hospital entrance at 5:30."

After hearing what Liang Dehua said, Wu Aiguo said goodbye to Liang Dehua and put the phone on the landline. In his heart, he was thinking about the purpose of the inspection team's surprise visit to the Trade Department today. "Ding-ling-ling! Ding-ling-ling! Ding-ling-ling!"

Just as Wu Aiguo was sitting alone in his office wondering about the purpose of the investigation team's visit, the phone on his desk suddenly rang.

When Wu Aiguo heard the phone ringing, he reached for the phone and asked politely: "Hello! I am Wu Aiguo. Who is this?"

"Hello, Director Wu! I am Zhao Guokai, and my father is Zhao Biao!" As soon as Wu Aiguo finished asking, a young man introduced himself politely on the phone.

When Wu Aiguo heard Zhao Guokai's self-introduction, he was obviously stunned at first, because in his memory, he didn't know Zhao Guokai at all. It was not until he heard the name Zhao Biao that he finally understood who Zhao Guokai was.

After learning Zhao Guokai's identity, Wu Aiguo politely greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Zhao! You called me suddenly today. Do you have any instructions?"

When Zhao Guokai heard Wu Aiguo's question, he thought of the reason why he called Wu Aiguo, and said to him with a smile: "Director Wu! The situation is like this. I have a batch of broken four old items here, and I plan to exchange some equipment with you. Do you think it's okay?"

Just now Wu Aiguo was still wondering about the purpose of the investigation team's sudden visit to the Trade Bureau. It was not until he heard the request made by Zhao Guokai on the phone that he finally understood the purpose of the investigation team.

Wu Aiguo was very dissatisfied with Zhao Guokai's show of force, but considering the other party's request to exchange the "Four Olds" for equipment, Wu Aiguo's anger disappeared without a trace in an instant, because the "Four Olds" mentioned by Zhao Guokai were useless things in the eyes of others, but in Wu Aiguo's eyes, they were all treasures and historical heritage.

When Wu Aiguo heard Zhao Guokai's request, he pretended to be embarrassed and replied, "Mr. Zhao! It's not that I don't want to help you, but I don't know whether Wang Zhe is willing to have these things."

"How about this? I'll contact Mr. Wang Zhe later to see if he's willing to trade in this way. Then I'll give you a reply."

Zhao Guokai, who was on the other end of the phone, heard Wu Aiguo's promise and said to him with a smile: "Director Wu! Then I will wait for your good news."

When Wu Aiguo heard what Zhao Guokai said, he replied, "Mr. Zhao! I promise to contact you as soon as I have any news."

Zhao Guokai heard what Wu Aiguo said, and said to him with a smile: "Director Wu! I heard that someone came to your Trade Department for inspection today. If you can help me get this done, I promise that no investigation team will come to your Trade Department for investigation in the future."

Wu Aiguo heard the promise made by Zhao Guokai and knew that Zhao Guokai's so-called promise was a disguised threat. However, the transaction method proposed by Zhao Guokai was a hundred benefits and no harm to Wu Aiguo. Although Wu Aiguo was unhappy, he smiled and replied: "Mr. Zhao! I promise to do my best!"

(End of this chapter)