Pei Wencong moved quickly. Two days later, he sent Aqiang to the capital.
Pei Wencong was, after all, a big boss wearing several hats. He could not stay in a place like Soviet Russia at all times, waiting for the right opportunity, so he first sent his most trusted subordinate over to scout things out.
"Hello, Mr. Li. I'm Huo Renqiang. I've arrived in the capital. When would it be convenient for me to pay you a visit?"
Li Ye smiled. "Where are you staying in the capital? North No. 2 Street, right?"
Aqiang answered, "Yes, yes. Whenever I come to the capital, I stay at home."
Li Ye said, "Then I'll come find you after work! Prepare a few dishes. I'll be bringing a few friends along."
Aqiang hurriedly replied, "All right, all right. I'll wait at home for your honored arrival."
After work, Li Ye brought Qu Qingyou and Jiang Shiqi to North No. 2 Street.
When Aqiang had married the female reporter Pan Xiaoqing, Second Master of the Guan family had happened to be selling his house. Aqiang had bought it, and Li Ye had attended the wedding banquet, so he knew the way like the back of his hand.
The moment Li Ye's car stopped outside, Aqiang came out with a broad smile to greet them.
At first glance, Li Ye was quite startled by Aqiang.
They had not seen each other for only a little over a year, yet Aqiang had grown a whole size larger. He had gone from a lean, wiry southern "handsome lad" into a slightly plump fellow with a little belly sticking out.
Li Ye could not help laughing. "Aqiang, we haven't seen each other for just one year. How much weight have you gained?"
Aqiang said awkwardly, "Mr. Li, when