frightfiction Chapter 416 Saito has learned to be smart
Chapter 416 Saito has learned to be smart
As the saying goes, a higher-ranking official can crush a person, not to mention that Kitahara Ransuke is two levels higher.
Saito was called over and started to scold him without saying anything. Saito could only stand at attention, lower his head and laugh.
After cursing enough, Kitahara Ransuke said with a sullen face: "Saito, money is endless. Sometimes being too greedy will ruin a person. Do you understand?"
"Hayi!"
"These are extraordinary times. I don't want anyone to cause trouble, and I don't want you to be the one causing trouble. Do you understand?"
"Hayi!"
It was not until he left Kitahara Ransuke's office that Saito came to his senses. He slapped his thigh, feeling a little regretful.
I should have checked out Houdefu’s background earlier!
I returned to the office and quickly called Lin Ze, but no one answered.
After a while, Saito called the police station again, and Lin Ze had indeed returned, and the call was picked up.
"Hey?"
"Mr. Lin, it's me! Thanks to you for tipping me off, Kitahara-kun is really angry, but I've been listening for a long time and I'm still not sure what's going on. Do you know what's going on here? Can you tell me a little bit?"
Lin Ze whispered, "Saito-kun, I never called you, let alone tipped you off. Did you remember it wrongly?"
Saito finally reacted, "Yeah, yeah, look at me, I was drunk and just had a dream."
"Saito-kun, we haven't gotten together for a long time. How about we go to Houdefu tonight? I heard that it's an old restaurant with branches all over the place. The branch in Jinling is extremely popular. Many generals have eaten there. Let's go there for dinner tonight. I'll ask their shopkeeper Chen to serve us the food personally."
At this point, even Saito, no matter how dumb he was, understood it.
"Good brother! I won't say anything more. I will remember your help. I will make up for it later. See you in Houdefu tonight!"
Lin Ze hung up the phone. It was hard to tell what nationality Saito was from. He even had a backup. He could speak fluent Chinese, but he just didn't do anything.
Then Lin Ze called Gao Shengping again, "Director, at Hou Defu tonight, please tell the shopkeeper to be enthusiastic, but also a little reserved."
When Lao Gao heard this, he was overjoyed.
Brother Shengmin is so capable!
"Shengmin, is it done now?"
"Director, Kitahara-kun called Saito over and gave him a lecture. He should be scared now."
"Shengmin, it has to be you. See you in the evening!"
In the evening, great virtue and blessing.
Shopkeeper Chen's palms were sweating, and he kept urging the waiter, "Check if there's anything missing from the private room, wipe the table, and get the ivory chopsticks out of the storeroom? Hurry up, hurry up!"
Seeing that Shopkeeper Chen was anxious, the head of the hall wanted to persuade him and stepped forward to joke, "Shopkeeper, is the emperor coming tonight, or is the empress dowager coming? If the emperor comes, I dare not tell him the name of the dish, lest he take a fancy to it and take him into the palace to be a eunuch, which would ruin the food!"
Shopkeeper Chen knew that the head of the hall had good intentions. Ever since the incident of Saito trying to force the purchase of Houdefu, he had been handling the matter on his own and had never told his subordinates.
Now that Director Gao has replied, I feel a little relieved and am in the mood to talk to the people below.
"Master, there is no emperor or empress dowager these days. No, maybe there is one in Manchuria, but I tell you, if you don't serve the gentlemen here well, not only will your little head be cut off, but your big head will be cut off too!"
Upon hearing this, the waiter shrank his neck, turned his head and called to the waiter, "I said hurry up! Wipe the table again, set out the ivory chopsticks, and use silver plates. Hurry up!"
When the sun had completely set, a small car drove up to the door.
Gao Shengping and Saito arrived first. Gao Shengping wanted to go up first, but Saito stopped him and said, "Gao-san, let's wait for Lin-san."
Gao Shengping felt so happy!
Aren't you crazy?
Aren’t you awesome?
Why are you waiting for Brother Shengmin at the door today?
Lao Gao felt very involved in the situation, as if he was the person Saito was waiting for.
Saito remained calm, "I recently learned a new old saying, which is that brothers should be friendly and respectful to each other. Lin-san is our good brother, so of course we should be friendly to him. It's okay to wait for him."
Shopkeeper Chen was in the room, wanting to come out to greet them but not daring enough.
Who is this person that Director Gao and old devil Saito are waiting for at the door?
After more than ten minutes, Lin Ze's little Ford arrived.
As soon as he got off the car, he clasped his hands and clasped his fists, "There are so many things to do in the office, and I actually let the two brothers get here first. It's rude and disrespectful, and they should be punished."
Gao Shengping smiled and said nothing, looking at Saito.
As expected, Saito grinned and said, "You are busy with business. We just arrived. It's cold outside. Go up and warm up."
Gao Shengping suppressed his laughter and winked at Lin Ze.
Shopkeeper Chen lifted the door curtain at the right time and said, "Gentlemen, the private room is ready. Please go upstairs."
Saito glanced at Shopkeeper Chen with a complicated look in his eyes, but said nothing. He stepped aside to make way for him, "Mr. Lin, please!"
Arriving at the private room upstairs, the three of them sat down. The waiter called out the names of the dishes, and when he saw that the guests had no objection, he ordered the dishes to be served.
The feast was ridiculously sumptuous, even bear paws were served, flying dragons, giant black sea cucumbers, everything you could imagine.
After filling the glass, Saito raised his glass and said, "Lin-san, thank you so much for today. If you hadn't told me in advance, I would have been in the dark. If I had said something wrong to Lieutenant Colonel Kitahara, it would have been a disaster."
Gao Shengping pretended to be dumbfounded, "What have you been talking about for so long?"
Saito drank a cup of wine before telling what had happened.
After he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Ze again and said, "Lin Sang, Gao Sang, since we are here today, I would like to ask you two to tell the shopkeeper that I want to do business. It was a spur-of-the-moment idea. Now I don't have that much money to buy this restaurant. Let the so-called acquisition go!"
Gao Shengping slammed the table and said, "Is this shopkeeper so arrogant? No matter how many people he knows, can he know as many as Saito-kun? If we don't deal with him, where will we put our face?"
Saito originally had this idea and felt very ashamed, but now after Gao Shengping's explanation, he calmed down.
"Gao-san, although that is true, you should also know that the county magistrate is not as good as the current manager. Since Kitahara-kun has spoken, I must take corresponding actions. Otherwise, it would be a disrespect to him. Wouldn't that be a loss?"
Gao Shengping and Lin Ze were shocked.
I've noticed you've become smarter since I last saw you for a few days!
There is an old saying on the left and an ancient saying on the right. He is going to take the postgraduate entrance examination!
Lin Ze said, "I have an idea. Since you can't figure out who is behind this shopkeeper Chen, then don't figure it out. Invite him to have a drink later. Don't talk about the past, just talk about the future. Saito-kun is in charge of a public security office. He will inevitably trouble you in the future. It is natural for him to give you some filial piety. When he mentions this, you should decisively refuse. In this way, how can he not say a lot of good things for Saito-kun? No matter who is behind him, this is at least a good relationship. As the saying goes, more friends mean more ways!"
Saito agreed and raised his glass again, "Lin-san, and Gao-san, I'm so happy to have friends like you who really care about me! Let's finish drinking here today and go to the restaurant. I'll make the arrangements!"