r18novel Chapter 817 Deputy Director Li’s Little Scheme
Chapter 817 Deputy Director Li’s Little Scheme
Yi Zhonghai glanced at Qin Huairu, then at Gu Nan, opened his mouth, but ultimately remained silent. He knew that his presence was simply to make up the numbers for Deputy Director Li, and that he wouldn't play a crucial role, so it was best for him to keep his mouth shut.
Deputy Director Li had a smile on his face, but a hint of imperceptible cunning flashed in his eyes. He looked at Gu Nan and said in a relaxed tone: "Deputy Director Gu, we are here today purely to maintain our relationship. There is nothing else to do. You don't need to be so nervous. We are all leaders in the factory. We will see each other every day in the future. We should get closer to each other." As he said that, he patted Gu Nan's shoulder affectionately.
Gu Nan had already guessed Deputy Director Li's intentions. He felt that Deputy Director Li was simply trying to bribe him. After all, while Deputy Director Li might not have cared much about other matters at the factory, the vegetable source had always been a key concern for him.
Deputy Director Li had long been concerned about Gu Nan's vegetable sources and had secretly conducted numerous investigations. He believed that if he could gain access to the secrets of Gu Nan's vegetable sources, he might be able to reap enormous benefits. However, Gu Nan was extremely cautious and handled the vegetable sourcing issue with impeccable precision, leaving Deputy Director Li with nothing to show for it. Gu Nan speculated that Deputy Director Li's recent banquet was likely about this matter.
However, Gu Nan didn't care. After all, he had grown all those vegetables in his own space, and no one else in the world could possibly discover the secret except him. For now, he decided to continue pretending to understand nothing and wait and see what tricks Deputy Director Li had up his sleeve.
Gu Nan showed a perfect smile on his face and followed what Deputy Director Li said: "Since everyone is here, Deputy Director Li, I want to see if everyone is here? If so, can we start?" There was a hint of expectation in that smile, as if he really thought this was just a simple dinner to build relationships.
Gu Nan really didn't want to waste any more time with them, thinking this scene was a bit boring and a waste of energy. But Qin Huairu seemed oblivious to his impatience and turned to get the wine. She had her own plans in mind; after all, she still needed to add the ingredients to the wine.
Gu Nan knew everything clearly in his mind, and was aware of the shameful little actions between them, but he felt there was no need to expose them on the spot, so he pretended to be unaware and observed them calmly.
Deputy Director Li put on a seemingly friendly smile, but his eyes were cunning. He looked at Gu Nan and said, "Deputy Director Gu, I have something I've been curious about and want to ask you."
Gu Nan glanced at Yi Zhonghai, his eyes seemed to say "It's not convenient for you to be here." Deputy Director Li was so smart that he immediately understood what Gu Nan meant. He turned around and said to Yi Zhonghai, "Master Yi, go see why Qin Huairu hasn't come for so long. The wine can't wait."
Yi Zhonghai was no fool. He immediately understood the hidden meaning behind Deputy Director Li's words. He simply wanted to get rid of him so he could talk to Gu Nan alone. Although he felt a little unhappy, he couldn't say anything. He could only nod and turn away.
Gu Nan watched Yi Zhonghai disappear at the door, then turned around and looked directly at Deputy Director Li, saying, "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. There's no need to beat around the bush."
Deputy Director Li didn't expect Gu Nan to be so straightforward. After a slight pause, he regained his smile and said, "Gu Nan, it's the same thing as before. I just want to know where the vegetables in your cafeteria come from? You know, if this matter can be clarified, it will be of great benefit to our steel rolling mill. Now you are mainly responsible for production, so can you tell me the whole story?" Deputy Director Li stared at Gu Nan as he spoke, his eyes full of expectation.
Upon hearing this, Gu Nan knew what Deputy Director Li was up to. How could he easily reveal such important information to him? Gu Nan smiled, but with a hint of rejection in his smile. He said, "Deputy Director Li, this matter is truly too important. It involves key aspects of the cafeteria's operations. I really can't disclose it. Please understand."
Just as Deputy Director Li was about to ask more questions, trying to get Gu Nan to talk, Yi Zhonghai and Qin Huairu came over with wine. Seeing this, Deputy Director Li immediately shut up. After all, this matter couldn't be known to others, so he had to let it go for the time being.
Deputy Director Li knew that Gu Nan wouldn't easily reveal the source of the vegetables. But he wasn't in a rush. He already had a plan, and when the time came, he trusted Gu Nan to honestly reveal everything. He sneered to himself, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes, as if everything was under his control.
Deputy Director Li was sitting in a private room. He glanced at Qin Huairu and said with an unquestionable look on his face, "Qin Huairu, why don't you pour some wine for Gu Nan?" Qin Huairu quickly put on a smile, picked up the wine pot, and carefully poured wine for Gu Nan. Gu Nan remained calm on the surface, but he knew in his heart that there must be something fishy in the wine.
Deputy Director Li and Qin Huairu exchanged a quick glance, a look that hinted at their hidden agenda. Then, they fell silent. Deputy Director Li poured himself another pot of wine, his movements expertly yet deliberately, as if to indicate to Gu Nan that his drink was different from his.
Deputy Director Li raised his glass, looked at Gu Nan, and put on a false smile. He said, "Deputy Director Gu, let's put aside work today and just have a drink and relax." Gu Nan sneered inwardly, but remained calm on the surface. He raised his glass and pretended to drink it all in one gulp. In fact, he took advantage of the two people's inattention and secretly poured the wine into his own space.
Deputy Director Li nodded slightly and looked at Qin Huairu again. Qin Huairu understood and immediately picked up the wine pot again and poured another glass of wine for Gu Nan. Gu Nan still did not refuse and honestly "drank" the wine. In this way, one glass after another, after a few glasses of wine, Gu Nan began to pretend to be a little unconscious.
Gu Nan staggered to his feet, his eyes hazy. He picked up the wine jug and first poured a glass of wine for Deputy Director Li. In reality, he had secretly poured the wine he had previously "hidden" in the space to Deputy Director Li. He then poured another glass for Yi Zhonghai, who was standing beside him. After all, he knew that they would soon reveal their true colors. After pouring the wine, Gu Nan's body went limp, and he pretended to faint on the table.