Living like a salted fish in the end times

Chapter 342 The Banquet

At seven o'clock in the evening, the welcome banquet officially began.

Zhang Hao came to the stage first and delivered a short 10-minute speech. It is no wonder that the executive mansion has a special secretariat, and there are speeches every now and then, which is really too frequent.

At the end of the speech, there was warm applause.

"Clap clap clap..."

Zhang Hao raised his wine glass casually: "Everyone, you are not allowed to drink alcohol during this special period. I will offer you a toast with tea instead of wine."

The wine glass contained hawthorn water.

A daily drink second only to chrysanthemum tea.

The current diet structure is single, and in order to fill the stomach, many people have to add indigestible crude fiber to the staple food, such as vines and straw, which is why hawthorn water is so popular.

"cheers……"

"cheers!"

After the opening wine, it's time for the buffet. Compared with the official guest house, the food standard of the private banquet is much better, at least you can see the big meat.

Yang Siqun, the initiator of the banquet, the chairman of the Federation General Chamber of Commerce, and the chairman of Tangshan Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd., an old gentleman who is almost 70 years old, accompanied Zhang Hao the whole time.

"Consul, the seafood just delivered this afternoon is absolutely fresh, you might as well try it."

Zhang Hao raised his eyebrows and asked on the spot:

"President Yang, may I ask, where did these seafood come from?"

Yang Siqun immediately understood the other party's concerns, so he quickly explained: "Consul, don't worry, all the seafood is bought from the employees of the surrounding farms, and they have performance rewards every month. The source of these seafood is absolutely compliant. legitimate."

The so-called "performance rewards" exist and are allowed in both state-owned enterprises and private enterprises. Otherwise, it would be the worst thing for everyone to do good or bad.

It is precisely because of this that various planting factories and farms are always the most popular employment industries, not even inferior to ordinary official employees.

"With so much seafood, it must have taken a lot of thought?" Zhang Hao revealed an intriguing expression.

He just estimated that the seafood he saw was worth a thousand catties, which is definitely a big deal.

"Consul, you are a distinguished guest, and with so many colleagues here, as the host, of course we can't be too rude." Yang Squn explained with a smile.

"So that's why it cost you money."

Zhang Hao put on a look of sudden realization.

In fact, everyone is tacit in their hearts.

No matter how severe the current situation is, it doesn't have much to do with the rich. No matter how poor the rich are, they won't be hungry. They can always get luxury ingredients.

Unless it is the day of life and death, there will be no absolute fairness.

Yang Siqun waved his hand, then pointed to a small dish of fish in front of him and said, "Consul, this is a sturgeon that was successfully bred last year. It is rare in the market. It is said to be delicious. Do you want to try it?"

"Really? Then I'll have a good taste."

Zhang Hao became interested.

Although there are many farms around Huicheng, they all breed fast-growing fish, and high-end products like sturgeon are indeed relatively rare.

"Please." Yang Siqun stretched out his hand to signal.

Zhang Hao took the tableware from the staff, then picked up a half-palm-sized fried fish steak, dipped it in soy sauce, and took a bite.

The chef's cooking skills are very high. The sturgeon meat is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, and it melts in the mouth, which is endless aftertaste.

"Well, it's delicious, it tastes really good."

Yang Siqun immediately introduced: "There is also sashimi here, do you want to try it too? Although these sturgeons are farmed, they are very clean and free from parasites."

"Forget about sashimi." Zhang Hao quickly waved his hand, "I have a bad stomach in the past few days, and I really have no luck."

Sashimi, whether it was before or now, he has never had a cold.

"It's okay, actually I don't like sashimi very much, but it is very popular among young people."

Yang Squn agreed with a smile.

……

After briefly tasting a few seafood dishes, Zhang Hao, accompanied by Chairman Yang, held a wine glass and greeted everyone present one by one.

In theory, these people are his base.

In any case, we must pay attention to it.

Going around in circles, Zhang Hao met many new friends. Before that, he was basically active in the three cities of Huicheng, Zhucheng and Minde, and rarely went to other places.

Most people on the scene are not familiar with it.

After a short rest, Zhang Hao called his brother-in-law over: "You boy, where did you go just now?"

"Brother-in-law, this world is too small. I just met a college classmate. The two of us found a place with few people and sat down to chat."

Yang Haoxuan replied truthfully.

Zhang Hao couldn't help raising his eyebrows, and immediately blurted out: "Male classmate? Or female classmate?"

"The male student is the monitor of our class."

"Bringing you here is to let you go on a blind date, not to reminisce about the old days. Besides, what are the two big men talking about? Such a good opportunity was wasted."

Zhang Hao said helplessly.

"I'll go." Yang Haoxuan couldn't help but swear, and then complained: "Brother-in-law, we're in the same group, why did you become like my mother and the others?"

"You think I want to? Last night, your sister asked about your situation on the phone. Don't take it seriously. Find a girlfriend quickly." Zhang Hao said angrily.

"Girlfriend is not a figure, how can it be said that there is one?" Yang Haoxuan smiled wryly.

Zhang Hao stood up immediately when he heard the words, and then reached out and patted his brother-in-law on the shoulder: "Okay, you come with me, and I will take you to meet a real Bai Fumei. If you can win her, you won't need it in your life." Worrying."

"Who is it? Can you not go?"

Yang Haoxuan was a little reluctant.

Compared with Bai Fumei, he hopes to get to know a few more celebrities, and it is best to take a few group photos and post them on Moments later, which will save face.

"Stop talking nonsense, people may not be able to see you!" Zhang Hao adjusted his tie casually.

Yang Haoxuan reluctantly followed behind, and asked persistently: "Brother-in-law, it seems that you are talking so mysteriously, who is it?"

"Qu Wan." Zhang Hao didn't hold back any more, and said a name lightly.

"Qu Wan? Who? Why haven't you heard of it?"

Yang Haoxuan frowned.

"The only daughter of the boss of Imagination Group, the only successor of Director Qu, will be worth hundreds of billions in the future. The key is that she is very beautiful. You are blessed."

"Imagination Group? The one that makes clothes?"

"That's right, it's their family. Imagination Group is the largest clothing manufacturer in the Federation. Their family has a strong background and has received orders for military uniforms for ten consecutive years."

Zhang Hao introduced casually.

Yang Haoxuan was not surprised, but instead smiled: "No matter how powerful you are, you are not as powerful as you. Brother-in-law, you are now worth 6000 to billion, and now you are the federal consul, which is simply unprecedented."

"Don't flatter me, it won't work." Zhang Hao paused, and then said: "This opportunity is really good, if you like it..."

"Brother-in-law, do I still want to travel around the world with you?"

Yang Haoxuan quickly interrupted.

"There are plenty of opportunities to travel around the world. Your most urgent task now is to find a girlfriend first."

Chatting and chatting, Zhang Hao quickly discovered the target, so he immediately walked over with his brother-in-law:
"Director Qu, Miss Qu, what are you talking about?"

"Consul." Director Qu quickly stood up from the sofa, and replied with a smile, "We were just talking about the tendering of oil fields in the Middle East. I don't know if there is a chance to get a share this time."

As we all know, Imagine Group is engaged in the garment production industry. Under the current severe shortage of cotton, chemical fiber has become the only choice.

So they wanted to put some thought into the raw material.

"There must be a chance. There are many oil fields in this tender." Zhang Hao said casually, then pointed to his brother-in-law and introduced: "You two, this is a member of my staff and also my brother-in-law."

"Director Qu, Miss Qu, hello! My name is Yang Haoxuan." Yang Haoxuan greeted immediately.

After finishing speaking, he looked uprightly at the father and daughter in front of him, Qu Dong had nothing to say, he looked to be in his 60s, with white hair all over his head.

As for Qu Wan, she was wearing a red evening dress, she was not as pretty as her brother-in-law said, at best she could only be considered above average, giving people a cold and cold feeling.

"Xiao Yang is really young and promising!"

Qu Dong said something politely.

Qu Wan nodded slightly: "Mr. Yang, it's the first time we meet, please take care of me!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Hao offered to propose:

"Miss Qu, my brother-in-law is new to Baodi and is not familiar with Shencheng, and you are from Shencheng. You two happen to be of the same age. Can you do me a favor and show him around?"

"Consul, I have no problem here."

Qu Wan agreed on the spot.

Regardless of the reason, she is not easy to refuse.

"Thank you, I'll trouble you then, I'll treat you to dinner when I have a chance later."

Zhang Hao could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Haoxuan and Qu Wan added WeChat friends to each other, chatted for more than ten minutes, and then separated.

After all, tonight's occasion is not suitable.

Back in the waiting room, Zhang Hao immediately asked, "How is it? Did you fall in love?"

"Brother-in-law, don't push me into the fire pit."

Yang Haoxuan shook his head frantically.

"How could it be a fire pit? Please speak clearly." Zhang Hao frowned suddenly.

"Isn't it obvious? Qu Wan is not only older than me, but she also looks like a strong woman. It doesn't match my personality, and we are not suitable."

"He's only three years older than you, so it doesn't matter at all. As for your personality, the two of you just complement each other, so I think it's a good match." Zhang Hao said disapprovingly.

"Where is it a good match? I don't want to be controlled every day." Yang Haoxuan's head is very clear.

Zhang Hao took a sip of tea, and quickly reminded: "You don't know your blessings while you are in the blessings. I think Director Qu is quite satisfied with you. Don't miss the opportunity."

"Brother-in-law, it's better not to mess with the mandarin ducks, I really didn't like Miss Qu."

Yang Haoxuan shrugged.

"Then what do you want?"

Zhang Hao let out a long sigh, feeling tired.

"I haven't figured it out yet. About finding a girlfriend, brother-in-law, don't worry about it. If you really meet the right one, I'll go after it myself without you urging me."

"Tell me honestly, kid, are you still thinking about your first love in college?" Zhang Hao tentatively asked.

"No." Yang Haoxuan repeatedly denied, "She got married a few years ago, and it is said that she gave birth to a daughter. I have long since let go of this relationship."

"Then why don't you find a girlfriend?"

Zhang Hao followed closely and asked.

Yang Haoxuan spread his hands: "Brother-in-law, I am very satisfied with my current life, why do I want to find a girlfriend? With this time, I might as well go out for a while."

After speaking, he showed an expression that a man could understand.

Since the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano, a particular industry has achieved unprecedented development, not only has the price been knocked down, but there are also more options.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect you to fail in school, no wonder you don't want to get married."

Zhang Hao shook his head helplessly.

"Brother-in-law, I didn't say I wouldn't get married, I just didn't want to get married so early." Yang Haoxuan argued, "Actually, I'm not the only one like this. As far as I know, less than one-third of our class is actually married so far."

"So few?" Zhang Hao was slightly taken aback.

"I can't help it. The environment has been bad in the past few years. Everyone is under a lot of pressure, and I don't know if there will be a tomorrow. Of course, it's how I feel comfortable."

Yang Haoxuan roughly explained.

"If you don't get married, how can you have children?"

Zhang Hao said worriedly.

Yang Haoxuan asked in surprise: "Why have children? Even animals know that if there is less food, the number of births will be reduced, let alone us humans."

"Heretics say that the reason why people are not animals is because they are rational enough to lose their animal instincts."

Zhang Hao retorted strongly.

If this trend of thought is allowed to spread, the consequences will be absolutely disastrous. It does not mean that the population cannot decline, but at least it cannot decline so drastically.

"Brother-in-law, it's useless for you to tell me the truth. Anyway, my classmates basically think so. If they weren't forced by their parents, fewer people would get married."

Yang Haoxuan responded lightly.

Zhang Hao finally realized the seriousness of the problem, and he asked further: "What about your classmates from junior high school and high school, are many of them married?"

"Brother-in-law, you should know better about this issue than I do. My junior high school and high school classmates are basically from Shawei Village..."

Yang Haoxuan reminded.

After graduating from university, he stayed in Zhucheng most of the time, and only returned to Huicheng during the Chinese New Year.

Zhang Hao patted his head: "I really didn't pay attention to this matter. Go back and ask your sister, she should know this better than me."

In fact, their family belongs to a "famous family" in Shawei Village. No matter who has a happy event in the village, they will never forget to invite their family, and their family will also send a big red envelope.

Yang Huaqing is usually responsible for this kind of thing.

"Brother-in-law, why do you care about this?"

Yang Haoxuan asked casually.

"Fertility rate is a major issue. As a consul, I must pay attention to it. If everyone is like you and never gets married or has children, then it's okay?"

"The population has decreased... Isn't it a good thing? Anyway, there is not enough food now..."

Although Yang Haoxuan graduated from a prestigious university, his academic qualifications are similar to those of the twins, and he was admitted only after looking for connections. He is still a scumbag in essence.

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(End of this chapter)