In 1992, a small village owner became the richest man in the village by owning a car.

Chapter 363 Inviting the future bigwigs of Bureau 8 to dinner
Left with no other option, Xu Huang simply chose to shut down the phone 24 hours a day, which finally subdued this troublesome creature.

Everyone enjoyed the meal, and Yu Dawei discovered that the aloof Luo Changqing was actually a foodie.

He didn't say a word the whole time, just stared intently at the sliced ​​mutton. He didn't drink any alcohol either, as if he were detached from the crowd.

You guys drink yours, he eats his, and they don't say much the whole time.

I only offer a few opinions on certain architecture-related topics.

At such times, Xu Huang, with his background in architectural design, would become passionate and offer insightful opinions on some famous architectural designs both domestically and internationally.

It was at this moment that Luo Changqing spoke a few more words, which was unusual for him, showing a slight desire to compete with Xu Huang.

"Old Chang, what's Xu Huang's attitude now?" Yu Dawei leaned close to Chang Bin and asked quietly.

Old Chang sat on a small stool, eating mutton with his back to the setting sun. Hearing this, he glanced at Yu Dawei before whispering, "You're not asking about his attitude, you're asking about your Ackerman excavator, right?"

"Look at you, what kind of person do you think I am?" Yu Dawei first gave the other person a reproachful look, then leaned closer and nodded shamelessly. "That's right, you guessed right. So, did the thing I did for you succeed or fail?"

Old Chang first craned his neck to look at Cao Yan, who was drinking and chatting with an old farmer in the distance, and then looked at the other people who were talking and chatting. When he saw that no one was looking this way, he whispered, "You did a good job. The big boss gave me a heads-up in private. Soon, Old Xu will be transferred back to headquarters."

"However, nobody knows what kind of relationship the top leader has with Xu Huang now. But I told the top leader about the Ackerman deal, and he agreed." Chang Bin stopped there and didn't say anything more.

For a senior leader, as long as the other party doesn't hold them back, their talent is what creates value for the Eighth Bureau.

"What are you two whispering about?" Xiao Bai walked up from behind them and sat down next to them. "Yu Dawei, I'm warning you, I've called President Luo over today. Don't you dare call me again to bother me. Aren't you afraid of wasting your phone bill!"

Yu Dawei chuckled awkwardly, "I was just excited because I got a cell phone. Don't worry, I won't bother you casually anymore. I'll call you once every two days at most."

"Just kill me." Xiaobai covered her face with her right hand, feeling like she wanted to die.

"Xiao Bai, I'll teach you a trick that will surely subdue this bastard!" Xu Huang also heard the conversation between the three of them, and gave Yu Dawei a hateful look. Finally, he sneered, "If he calls you again, just wait until midnight to call him back and give him a taste of his own medicine! You won't have to worry about him not taking it."

"How interesting. I'll just turn off my phone at night. Let's see what you can do to me then," Yu Dawei replied with a cold laugh.

"It's not like nobody has a power off button on their phone," Xu Huang said with a look of disdain.

Old Chang rolled his eyes at the three of them, sitting to the side. Why were these people arguing like children? Even Xu Huang, the oldest among them, had been led astray by Yu Dawei. This was too mesmerizing.

Luo Changqing glanced at the group of people, silently picked up his plate, and took two more lamb chops from the old man's cut-up roasted lamb chops.

Honestly, this was the first time he had ever eaten such delicious roasted lamb chops, and he guessed it was probably due to the cooking temperature and the marinade ingredients.

At the same time, Luo Changqing was also wondering what to do if he wanted to eat it again after he got back. He couldn't switch places with Lao Chang, since he was in the Northeast.

The thought that Lao Chang could eat better than him made him instantly jealous, and his eyes turned murderous as he stared at Lao Chang.

"Thump." Another lamb chop landed on his plate.

Cao Yan stood aside and smiled at Luo Changqing: "Boss, this roasted lamb chops are delicious, eat more. If you want to eat it again in the future, I'll call Yu Dawei to North China to fix cars."

As Luo Changqing's confidant, how could he not know his leader's thoughts?

"Hmm." Luo Changqing nodded, thinking it was a great idea.

Yu Dawei and Lao Chang stared blankly at the backs of Cao Yan and President Luo in front of the table, feeling as if the two were plotting something.

"So many things have happened to you this time," Yu Dawei said, turning his gaze back to Lao Chang with a hint of schadenfreude.

"Hmph, I'd like to, but the big boss wouldn't agree." Old Chang shrugged helplessly. "After getting through the first hurdle, I still have the second and the third... This time, Lao Luo came mainly to supervise the construction and help out on the side. I handled all the internal suppliers and contractors' matters myself."

Yu Dawei heard about this from Xiao Bai.

After Luo Changqing finished dealing with Wang Sanye's matter, he began to assist Lao Chang, as did Xu Huang.

This is like two top-tier players being assigned as support to a platinum-level marksman—it's like an old lady pinching her nose—she's just squeezing out the snot.

Of course, Luo Changqing also had another task: to observe Lao Chang's ability to handle things and then report back to the higher-ups in detail.

Yu Dawei could only interpret this as Chang Bin being the person the top leader most wanted to promote; otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to cultivate him.

Of course, the top leader was absolutely aware of Chang Bin's character and personality. Just as jade needs to be carved to become a work of art, this is largely true.

The 32-year-old head of the Northeast region has great potential for the future.

In Yu Dawei's view, no matter how capable Luo Changqing is, if Chang Bin were to grow stronger one day, his combined attributes would definitely surpass Luo Changqing's.

The meal was almost over, and Sun Shunli was probably the most reserved person besides the old man and woman from the farmhouse.

Fortunately, Yu Dawei talked to Sun Shunli a lot during the meal, so he didn't have to eat properly.

Before parting, Xu Huang called Yu Dawei aside outside the farmhouse and chatted about many random things.

He even mentioned his conversation with the top leader, which ultimately resulted in a collaborative decision to contribute his abilities to the Eighth Bureau.

It can also be seen as a form of reconciliation with oneself.

Although the two usually disliked each other, Yu Dawei knew that the other would get better and better, so he reluctantly sent his blessings.

Xu Huang reluctantly said, "Thank you."

But what exactly was meant by that "thank you" is something only he himself knows.

After the gathering, Yu Dawei drove to visit his second uncle. As for the barbecue grill for roasting the whole lamb, Yu Dawei decided to leave it at the farmhouse for now and take it back when he had time.

When Yu Dawei arrived at his second uncle's place, the first thing he saw was a black Mercedes-Benz van. Even though it was getting dark, the van's luxurious appearance was undeniable.

Upon seeing his second uncle, Yu Dawei couldn't help but admire the Mercedes-Benz.

He then mentioned his plan to drive an off-road vehicle to Kyoto, but said he didn't plan to bring any guns, as the situation in Kyoto was special and Yu Dawei was afraid of unnecessary trouble.

Bring some repair tools, which can also be used for self-defense.

My second uncle had no objection to this; with a new car, there was really no point in driving the old one anymore.

As he puffed on his cigarette, he told Yu Dawei about some things to be careful about when going to Kyoto.

He explained in detail how to choose a hotel and how to respond when strangers strike up a conversation with him. He even recounted an embarrassing incident from his first trip to Beijing.

Finally, with his second uncle watching him go, Yu Dawei left the project site in Xueyuan New District, drove his second uncle's SUV, and drove back to his hometown overnight.

Everything went more smoothly than Yu Dawei had imagined; the only thing left to deal with was the Ackerman machine.

Old Chang has already promised that he will discuss the details about the Ackermann engine when he returns.

Yu Dawei was naturally not worried. According to his plan, he could start packing his luggage tomorrow and leave for Kyoto the day after tomorrow!

The day after returning home, Yu Dawei began packing his suitcase, which contained some summer clothes.

Although it's mid-to-late May now, based on Yu Dawei's understanding of Kyoto, it should already feel like summer there.

Two short-sleeved shirts, two pairs of long pants for summer, and a pair of capri pants I bought last summer, which the villagers like to call "underpants".

In addition, Yu Dawei also brought along the small tin gourd that his grandfather had left behind, which was filled with the Dragon Soul Wine that his grandfather often drank.

He fiddled with the copper coin on it for a moment, then quietly placed it in a small corner next to his clothes.

"Mom said we'll go to the backyard to eat dumplings later, and she'll roll out noodles when she leaves tomorrow morning." Han Jingfan walked in from outside, carrying her eldest son in her arms and a small bag of green peppers in her right hand. "Didn't she say she'd pack them up when I got back?"

"It doesn't matter who tidies up, and besides, it's easier for me to find what I'm wearing." Yu Dawei stopped what he was doing, reached out and took the child from him. "You can do the rest."

"Mom must know I love noodles, so she arranged this way so I can have both," Yu Dawei said with a smile while teasing his eldest son.

"Yes, that's what your second sister said too." Han Jingfan smiled and took out all the summer clothes and autumn clothes from the closet, starting to think about what else to put in them.

“Wife, I have another idea.” Yu Dawei stood beside her and pondered for a moment. “I think this time, I should take Er Yan and A Gui to Kyoto as well. After all, it’s the capital of China. Even the best minds will become corrupted if they study too much. It would be better for them to take some time to go out with me and broaden their horizons.”

Han Jingfan paused for a moment, then her eyes began to ponder: "Alright, let's not talk about Er Yan. A Gui has really been studying too hard these past few months. Actually, with his current knowledge, Principal Zhang said there shouldn't be any problem for him to get into the central school. It would be better to let him relax and adjust his state."

One more chapter, to be posted at 12 o'clock.
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