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Chapter 22 Do you need to make an appointment for dinner?

The last twilight of sunset was fading from the edge of the sky, and night fell when the street lights first came on.Xu Haibao, who was visiting Liu's house, also received a call from Tie Zhongyi at the right time, telling him where to have dinner tonight.

Knowing that Xu Haibao happened to be at Liu's house, Tie Zhongyi didn't think it was any surprise.After chatting with Liu Chenglin for a few words, the three of them ended the call.And Liu Chenglin also declined Tie Zhongyi's proposal to invite his wife and daughter to have dinner together.

Before going out, Liu Chenglin's daughter Liu Yuemeng said very reluctantly: "Uncle Xu, will you come to my house again?"

Hearing this, Xu Haibao also felt that he and this little girl were very close, and said with a smile: "Yes! Xiaomeng is so cute, I will definitely come to play with you often in the future. Sister-in-law, does Xiaomeng have class tomorrow?"

Facing Xu Haibao's question, Du Yu, Liu Chenglin's wife, smiled and said, "She has class tomorrow! It's okay, this girl seems to really hit it off with you. There were guests at home before, and I've never seen her so reluctant."

"That means I'm likable! Sister-in-law, if you and the company commander don't worry, I will just go shopping with my sister tomorrow night. At that time, I will come to pick up Xiaomeng, and take her to the supermarket by the way."

"This is too troublesome!"

"It's okay! Seeing Xiaomeng like this, I always think of my sister's appearance when she was a child. Xiaomeng, uncle will pick you up to play in the supermarket tomorrow night, okay? Take you to ride the wooden horse, okay?"

"Good! But, will mother go?"

Although she is not very old, the little girl seems to be very sensible.She also couldn't refuse such a fun thing as shopping.It's just that she knows more or less that if she wants to go out to play, she must get the consent of adults.

Seeing this scene, Liu Chenglin, who seldom had time to go out with his daughter, suddenly said, "Baby, Dad will accompany you, okay?"

"Okay! Uncle Xu, can I really ride a wooden horse?"

"Of course! Uncle will pick you up when Xiaomeng finishes class tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay, then let's pull Gogou!"

I can guess the little girl to some extent. Xu Haibao, who must have rarely gone to amusement parks since he was a child, really thinks that the little girl is very cute, and he loves it from the bottom of his heart.For the current him, sometimes he doesn't think too much, he just does whatever he wants.

While there is still time in the provincial capital, Xu Haibao also thinks it is very good to deepen his relationship with this little girl.In addition to his relationship with Liu Chenglin, it doesn't really matter if he spoils this little girl a little.

After hooking the big hand and the small hand, the little girl looked very happy and looking forward to it.Seeing this scene, Liu Chenglin and Du Yu also felt a little sad.After all, it is the nature of every child to love to play.

But they are usually busy, one is in the army and the other is in school.It is true that I rarely have time, and like other parents, I take my children everywhere.Occasionally go out to play, mostly in the children's section of the supermarket for a while.

Now Xu Haibao offered to take his daughter out to play. Although he felt embarrassed, he didn't want to disappoint her.At least from Xu Haibao's attitude and eyes, they can feel Xu Haibao's love for his daughter.

On the way to the meeting place after leaving Liu's house, Liu Chenglin said in a bitter tone: "Haibao, don't you think I'm a little too dereliction of duty as a father? Speaking of which, the number of times I take Xiaomeng out to play is really pitiful." !"

"Company commander, in the past, the conditions were limited. You had responsibilities. If you want to spend time with your family, you may not have time. However, if the company commander really feels that you owe your family members, you can spend more time with them in the future. Sister-in-law and Xiaomeng , will understand you!"

Hearing Xu Haibao's comfort, Liu Chenglin suddenly smiled wryly and said: "Really, you are younger than me, and you don't even have a girlfriend. But listening to what you said, I always feel that you are older than me!"

"Hey, company commander, let the bystanders know! At least I am very envious of the company commander, who has such a considerate wife and such a lovely daughter. However, the incident last time really touched me a lot."

Knowing that his current behavior is somewhat different from that in the army earlier, Xu Haibao also used the previous accident as an excuse.After all, what happened that time, he really turned around in a circle at the gate of hell!
Regarding Xu Haibao's explanation, Liu Chenglin was also a little worried and said: "What happened last time didn't leave you with any psychological shadows, did it? Speaking of which, when you were discharged from the hospital, your emotions were really wrong!"

"It's okay! When I woke up, I was a little scared and a little lucky. But more, I learned that the base let me retire. I was really shocked when I heard the news. Now that I think about it, the base did that for my future. .

After returning from the military, I resisted going into the sea for a while.After returning to my hometown fishing village for a while, I felt much more relaxed.And what's even more surprising is that my deep diving ability has improved compared to when I was in the army! "

Upon hearing this, Liu Chenglin was also very happy and said, "You really dare to dive?"

"Company commander, I grew up in a fishing village, and the sea is my second home. Although I haven't measured it specifically, I know that my freediving skills are probably better than when I was in the army." improvement."

"Okay! I'm also happy for you to get out of the shadows and regain a new life. Your family doesn't know about this, right?"

"If they know about this, they will definitely be worried. I didn't tell anyone about this!"

Xu Haibao did not tell his family about his almost sacrifice in the army.Although Chen Xingcheng, who was discharged from the army together, also knew that Xu Haibao had been in the hospital for a while, but he didn't know that Xu Haibao almost died at that time.

After getting in a taxi, Liu Chenglin also said in a timely manner: "Then you think about it, do you want to do something next year?"

"I haven't made up my mind yet! However, I probably won't enter the factory! As for what to do, I'll see after the Chinese New Year!"

"Based on your ability in the army, it's not a problem to be a crew member. It's just that the crew's work is very hard and you have to leave home often, so it's not suitable for you. Personally, I suggest that you find some business!"

"We'll talk about it then! Anyway, I'm alone now, so I don't think it's a problem to be self-sufficient."

Chatting all the way, two days soon arrived at a private leisure farm not far from the West Lake.Seeing many cars parked outside the farm, Xu Haibao also knew that this seemingly ordinary farm should have unusual diners.

Just as Xu Haibao expected, the two just walked into the gate of the farm just after getting off the taxi.The waiter standing in front of the farm also said with a smile on his face, "Gentlemen, do you have an appointment?"

"Come to eat with you, do you still need to make an appointment?"

"Sir, I'm very sorry. This is a private farm. If it's not a member who hasn't made an appointment, we won't be able to pick up guests for the time being. Please forgive me!"

"Has the Iron Treasurer of Yabao Pavilion arrived? We are all his guests, my surname is Xu, his surname is Liu!"

As the capital of Jiangnan, there are naturally many dignitaries living here.This kind of private farm that is not open to the outside world, some of the items and dishes it operates, I am afraid that it is really not suitable for too many ordinary people to know.

Fortunately, Xu Haibao knew that such a private farm might not last for two years.When the Five Dynasties, who came to power in the near future, many of these invisible restaurants will become the focus of discipline inspection and supervision.

It's just that this kind of thing really doesn't matter much to Xu Haibao.After all, he didn't intend to pursue a career in politics, nor did he intend to befriend any dignitaries.As for the best delicacies, Xu Haibao asked himself what he had that others absolutely didn't have.

Hearing what Xu Haibao said, the waiter immediately said with a smile on his face: "Good evening, both of you. Since you are the guests invited by Mr. Tie, please come with me! Mr. Tie is in the Plum Blossom Hall, please come this way!"

Liu Chenglin, who followed the waiter into the farm, was also very surprised: "I have lived in Hangzhou for so many years, and I really don't know how to eat. There are so many rules. It seems that this farm is not simple!"

"Company Commander, how many years have you been in the army? The current society is very different from before. Such a farm cannot be afforded by ordinary people. The most important thing is that you will not be disturbed when you eat here."

Xu Haibao didn't say some things, but he believed that Liu Chenglin could understand the meaning.The waiter in charge of guiding them did not explain much, and kept smiling and led the two of them to an antique octagonal wooden pavilion.

Looking at the sign hanging on the wooden pavilion, Xu Haibao knew that it was also similar to a box in a hotel.It's just that compared with the hotel, this low-key but luxurious farmhouse has become a new place for many rich people to entertain guests and have dinner.

Even if the consumption in this kind of place is not low, but for many rich people, their food should not only be delicious, but also make them feel comfortable.With such a market demand, there will naturally be such private farms.

This kind of low-key and luxurious leisure farm may be the first time for Liu Chenglin who has just returned to the local area.But for Xu Haibao, he has been to private restaurants that are more upscale and more regulated than this leisure farm.

After all, this kind of farm that seems to be closed to ordinary people will make some people with a strong sense of self-superiority feel that eating in this kind of place will be superior to ordinary people.But in fact, it's nothing more than spending money to save face!

(End of this chapter)