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In the ward.
Only one couple who hadn't seen each other in a long time remained.
"Why didn't you say hello when you got back?"
Xu Lei kissed Gao Qilan hard and asked.
"I just got assigned back here!"
Gao Qilan blushed and kept burying her head in Xu Lei's arms.
"As compensation, will you have dinner with me tonight?"
"Uh-huh!"
Just as she nodded, Gao Qilan shook her head again a second later, "No, not today. My brother also said he wanted to treat me to dinner. How about tomorrow?"
Tomorrow?
Xu Lei frowned slightly.
He promised Chengcheng that he would go shopping with her tomorrow.
And it was just the two of them.
If Gao Qilan were brought along, Chengcheng would definitely get jealous, given her temper.
"How can we do it tomorrow?"
"Today, it has to be today!"
Just as Xu Lei was in a dilemma, a voice rang out.
It is Gao Qiqiang.
"Xu Lei, Xiao Lan, how about this?"
"I'll treat everyone to dinner tonight, what do you think?"
Hear the words.
Gao Qilan looked up at Xu Lei.
Her beautiful eyes were full of anticipation.
"Okay, I'll take my dad, Chengcheng, and Shuting home first, then head over there as soon as possible!"
Xu Lei affectionately patted Gao Qilan's head.
The latter, on the other hand, was smiling broadly.
...
Jinghai Five-Star Hotel.
Presidential Guest Room.
A wealthy businessman from out of town, dressed in a suit and tie with his hair slicked back, was leisurely reclining on a lounge chair on the balcony.
He kept scrolling through the news on his phone until the headline 'Xu Lei Returns Home' appeared.
"Xu Lei, the founder of Xiaolong Mobile, is he 1.9?"
"Why is even he back?"
"Could it be that he's also involved in the Lovers' Street project?"
The wealthy businessman from out of town frowned and muttered to himself.
Boom boom boom!
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
The visitor was a local businessman from Jinghai named Zhang Long.
"Brother Jiang, I've been waiting for you to come!"
"With your support, the Lovers' Street project will surely be a complete success!"
Zhang Long shook the two bottles of champagne in his hand, beaming with joy.
"Let's put this project aside for now. I have something to ask you."
The wealthy businessman surnamed Jiang turned his phone screen towards Zhang Long, "Why is Xu Lei back too?"
"Didn't you say that the Lovers' Street project had no competitors?"
Hear the words.
Zhang Long quickly explained, "Boss Jiang, you've misunderstood. Xu Lei isn't back for the Lovers' Street project, but for the old town renovation plan of Niluo Village!"
Chapter 155 Gao Qiqiang Sends His Sister Off (Please Subscribe, Thank You)
Dishes were placed on the table one by one.
Delicacies from land and sea, fruits and vegetables—everything you could want!
The most eye-catching item was the 82 bottle of red wine that the waiter was holding in his hand.
"Come on, Xu Lei, let me toast you first!"
After uncorking the bottle, Gao Qiqiang poured himself a glass and then poured one for Xu Lei.
"This glass is a toast to you for helping Xiaolan open the hospital and sending her to further her medical studies!"
Gao Qiqiang downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.
Then he poured himself another glass.
"This second cup is to toast your guidance. If I hadn't listened to you back in Jinghai, it probably wouldn't have been Bai Jiangbo who died in the Mangcun incident, but me, Gao Qiqiang!"
"This third cup..."
Whether it's true or false, as long as it involves Xu Lei and Gao Qiqiang, Gao Qiqiang forcibly attributes the credit to Xu Lei.
A bottle of wine was quickly downed.
Both Gao Qiqiang and Xu Lei blushed.
They both knew each other's alcohol tolerance.
This little bit is no different from drinking water.
So, Gao Qiqiang took out a second bottle of wine.
In just a few words, another empty wine bottle appeared in the private room.
After drinking about seven or eight bottles, Gao Qiqiang finally put down his glass and sat down next to Xu Lei, sensing that Xu Lei was already slightly tipsy.
He grabbed Xu Lei's hand, pretending to be drunk, and said, "Xu Lei, you are a very special person to me, both a benefactor and a foe!"
"But I've always considered you a good friend. Even Officer An Xin'an isn't as important to me as you are!"
Hearing Gao Qiqiang's "drunken truths," Xu Lei smiled disdainfully to himself.
They're all cunning old foxes; everyone knows these words are just empty talk.
When faced with a real threat to his own interests, Gao Qiqiang would probably be the first person to sever all ties with Xu Lei, or even turn against him!
"Xu Lei, I'm really sorry. I was so happy to see Xiao Lanzi today, that's why I've been rambling on and on."
"Now, let's get down to business!"
Gao Qiqiang immediately became serious.
He gave his men a meaningful look.
Not a moment.
The subordinate then presented Xu Lei with the renovation plan documents for Niluo Village.
"Old Gao, what do you mean by this?"
Xu Lei pretended to be confused even though he knew the truth.
“I know, I know everything. You came back to Jinghai this time to bid for the old city renovation project in Niluo Village.”
"I did some research on this project beforehand and have a basic understanding of the difficulties involved."
"In terms of financial resources, with your assets, it's definitely not a big problem. But in terms of manpower, even if all the workers under your command came out, it might not be enough."
"Therefore, I hope to take this opportunity to ask you to do me the favor and work with me on the project in Mud Snail Village!"
"I'll provide you with as many people as you need, how about that?"
After Gao Qiqiang finished speaking, he took out a booklet from his pocket and handed it to Xu Lei.
The booklet was only the size of a palm and about 1.5 centimeters thick.
The top is covered with names.
"These are all my men, and I can mobilize them at any time."
"As long as you nod, they will obey you without question!"
After he finished speaking, Gao Qiqiang patted Xu Lei on the shoulder twice.
This corresponds to his two layers of meaning.
On the first level, just as he told Xu Lei, these people would all listen to Xu Lei.
The second layer, however, is a threat.
Tell Xu Lei the number of his men, so that Xu Lei understands what kind of interference he will encounter if he tries to take over the Mud Snail Village project by himself!
"Haha, Lao Gao, you're truly my good fellow villager!"
After placing the list on the table, Xu Lei turned to Gao Qilan and said, "Xiaolan, you have a good older brother. He's capable and resourceful. Remember to learn from him when you have time!"
"Uh-huh!"
Gao Qilan nodded, not daring to say a word more.
The two men in front of me.
One is her own older brother, and the other is her man.
Before you can figure out the hidden meaning behind every word they say, as the middleman, you absolutely cannot say the wrong thing!
"If I have time in the future, I will personally teach Xiaolan."
Gao Qiqiang smiled again. "Xu Lei, what do you think of my suggestion?"
"Not bad, very good!"
Xu Lei nodded and continued, "However, no matter how good a plan is, it's just empty talk until a project is won in the bidding."
"The most important thing right now is to secure the project in Niluo Village first, and then we can talk about everything else!"
At present, Xu Lei's attitude is ambiguous, neither good nor bad.
To ensure his plan would go smoothly, Gao Qiqiang downed the glass of red wine in front of him and made up his mind.
"Xiao Lan, I know that you and Xu Lei have long harbored feelings for each other."
"Seeing you two get married makes me, as the eldest brother, happier than anyone else!"
"I have something to take care of later, so I won't take up any more of your personal time!"
After saying that, Gao Qiqiang stood up and left with his men.
Watching that receding figure, Xu Lei narrowed his eyes slightly.
Gao Qiqiang is indeed ruthless!
In order to achieve his goal, he didn't hesitate to make his own sister accompany his rival late at night!
"Xiao Lan, since Lao Gao has said so, let's not waste any more time."
083 "Let's go home!"
Xu Lei took Gao Qilan's hand.
"Ok!"
Gao Qilan nodded shyly, her eyes filled with anticipation.
After a night of passion.