To Li Chuan, money is just numbers he can fill in at will.
Therefore, he doesn't mind spending so money to bribe these little rascals.
Indeed, money can make the devil turn the mill.
After receiving those Tian Ye Golden Leaves over several days, the drivers looked at him differently, with much of their hostility dissipating.
These guys also drive for directors and deputy directors, and originally, driving for leaders of such levels brought quite a few benefits.
But Wulin County is too poor, far inferior to other regions.
Even if soone gift cigarettes, cigarettes costing twenty or thirty yuan a pack is the pinnacle.
A whole carton of Tian Ye Golden Leaf is such a dream!
A pack of Nanjing Grand View Garden is already very courteous.
Now, Li Chuan not only gave a whole carton, but also wanted to treat them to dinner at Yuebin Building, which is a five-star hotel in Wulin County, costing five or six thousand for a casual al.
Even if they are civil servants driving for this departnt or that, they usually wouldn't afford to enjoy such high-end venues.
Just then, Li Zhao's driver, a thirty-sothing man nad Hu Junjie, shook his head and said, "I appreciate the thought, but I drank so alcohol last night and still have a headache, not fully recovered, so I won't go to dinner."
As soon as Hu Junjie spoke, a group of people around him showed playful expressions.
As the driver of the county party secretary, Hu Junjie is considered the top driver, and now he says he's not going, they naturally wouldn't dare go either, wouldn't that offend Hu Junjie?
Li Chuan chuckled and walked towards Hu Junjie, saying with a smile, "Brother, with around, you won't have to fear drinking anymore. This is our family's ancestral Freshness Pill, especially for hangover headaches and dizziness. Try it, it's incredible."
As he spoke, he reached out his hand, revealing two Freshness Pills in his palm.
Hu Junjie frowned, looking at the pills in Li Chuan's hand: "Ancestral secret recipe? So it can't be marketed? Is it reliable?"
Li Chuan casually took one and put it in his mouth: "It dissolves instantly, clearing the mind, with a faint fresh fragrance, very comfortable, try it and you'll see."
Seeing Li Chuan eat one himself, Hu Junjie took the remaining one, slling it by his nose, indeed the strong aroma invigorated him.
This convinced him mostly, and he casually put the pill in his mouth, and indeed, it dissolved imdiately. The next second, Hu Junjie felt energized: "Good stuff! It's really good stuff!"
"My head really doesn't hurt anymore, not dizzy!"
With this, Hu Junjie looked at Li Chuan differently: "Do you have more of these Freshness Pills?"
Li Chuan: "If it were anyone else, of course not, but if Hu Bro wants so, I have as many as needed."
"Great! You know how to handle things!" Hu Junjie laughed aloud, then said, "Li Chuan is a good dude, let's all gather tonight to celebrate gaining a new mber!"
Once Hu Junjie said this, the rest naturally expressed their agreent.
Li Chuan felt emotional inside, this is the officialdom, even at the edge of the power core, it's so difficult to mix, let alone being an ordinary person.
"Li Chuan, co speak further." Hu Junjie glanced at Li Chuan, then headed towards the restroom nearby.
Hu Junjie urinated: "You just said this Freshness Pill is ancestral? Is your family traditionally Chinese dicine practitioners?"
Li Chuan nodded: "Yes, my grandfather is an old TCM practitioner, his dical skills are very impressive."
Similarly urinating, Li Chuan's force and volu resembled a fully opened faucet, the strong jet making Hu Junjie show envy on his face.
In contrast, Hu Junjie's was like a nearly shut-off faucet, trickling like from an elderly in their seventies or eighties.
He hesitated: "Li Chuan, I have a friend who's kidney deficient, often has a weak waist and knees, does your family have corresponding pills? Even if it's just a recipe, can it improve the situation?"
Li Chuan imdiately understood that Hu Junjie's "friend" definitely ant himself.
However, he didn't boast but hesitated slightly, a bit difficult: "Hu Bro, this issue can be resolved, but... never mind, since it's Hu Bro's friend, it's mine too, I'll help!"
"Guaranteed to make him as vigorous as a dragon and tiger! Return to age eighteen."
Hu Junjie looked very encouraged: "Li brother, if that's true, you'll be my closest brother!"
"Haha, Hu Bro, you're too kind." Li Chuan laughed aloud, before coming he had Mu Weishuang do a rough investigation on Wulin County's official circles, so he understood Hu Junjie's identity, knowing he's the county party secretary's driver.
Exiting the restroom, they arrived at the rest lounge on the governnt building's first floor.
This room is specifically for drivers to rest.
Inside there's complete facilities like air conditioning, TV, refrigerator, large sofa, Mahjong table, and around ten drivers resting here.
Just as they prepared to sit, the leader called for action.
"Let's go, drive out to the highway toll booth entrance, pick soone up."
Hu Junjie first stepped out, followed closely by the remaining drivers.
Soon, the motorcade departed.
Jing Tian sat in the back row: "Li Chuan, I see you're close with those drivers?"
Li Chuan: "Just making friends."
Jing Tian: "Best to keep a distance from them."
"Okay."
Li Chuan nodded but didn't really agree with Jing Tian.
This Jing Tian, a bit too self-righteous, such personality is difficult within the official system.
Because in others' eyes, you're just pretentiously virtuous.
It wasn't long before the motorcade stopped at the roadside of the highway toll booth.
After waiting for about five or six minutes, two business cars bearing Guangdong Province plates exited the highway, then stopped beside the motorcade.
The car doors opened, a group descended from inside.
Among them was the familiar Hua Yunfeng.
It's evident that the county party secretary of Wulin County has so connections, Hua Yunfeng is a master in Feng Shui Realm, with imnse influence in Guangdong Province and Xiangshan Port, incredibly prestigious, without significant relationships, couldn't be invited.
Yet despite recognizing Hua Yunfeng, Li Chuan didn't plan to greet, since his entry into officialdom aid mostly at collecting Human Dao Power, very arcane power, thus he didn't want to act too high-profile, letting others think he had a background.
Only rising from grassroots is more likely to earn public approval.
"Master Hua, this is our Wulin County's county party secretary, Li Zhao." A middle-aged man introduced Wulin County officials with a humble face.
"This is our county magistrate, Gao Da!"
Li Zhao and Gao Da hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands with Hua Yunfeng.
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