Nantianmen Project: Starting from Love Apartment

Xiao Jie arrived at the grand banquet with two teachers.

When everyone saw Xiao Jie show up, they were delighted and shouted loudly, "President Xiao, and the two seniors, why did you come so late?"

Hearing this, Xiao Jie raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and replied with a smile: "I am really ashamed. I had something to discuss with the two teachers, so I came late."

The two teachers also nodded.

Then, Xiao Jie looked around and asked everyone with concern: "I wonder how everyone is eating. Is the food to your taste?"

For a while, various answers came one after another -

“Very delicious.”

“A wide variety of dishes are available.”

“It’s absolutely amazing.”

After hearing this, Xiao Jie was filled with joy and smiled as he reminded: "Since you think it's delicious, enjoy it to your heart's content, but don't eat too much, otherwise you won't be able to walk later!"

Everyone responded in unison: "Got it."

At this time, someone suggested: "President Xiao, please take a seat and eat quickly, otherwise the food will get cold."

"You're right. I won't say any more. I'll go and try it now."

After saying that, Xiao Jie walked straight to the table where Zhou Shui and Wu Shan were sitting.

As soon as he sat down, Zhou Shui couldn't wait to raise his glass, stood up and said to Xiao Jie: "President Xiao, on behalf of all the people of Zhejiang Province, I would like to toast you and thank you for building Yanzhou Ding in Zhejiang Province."

"No, no, you're too polite, Secretary Zhou."

Xiao Jie raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. He reached out to take the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all without hesitation, his movements were smooth and flowing, showing his heroic spirit.

Seeing this, everyone cheered in unison: "Good!"

Then, someone exclaimed: "President Xiao really has a good alcohol tolerance!"

At this moment, the leaders of each group stared at Xiao Jie intently, their eyes full of admiration and praise. Facing the praise from everyone, Xiao Jie smiled slightly in response.

However, in a moment, Xiao Jie's face straightened, and he said to the leaders of each group earnestly:

"Alcohol should be consumed in moderation. Don't get too drunk, as it can harm your body. You should know that alcohol is extremely harmful to the human body, especially to the brains of those of us who are engaged in scientific research, affecting our work efficiency and the quality of our results. So, everyone must pay more attention."

Hearing this, the leaders of each group nodded and said, "Okay, Dean Xiao, we will keep your teachings in mind and will be careful with drinking in the future."

Xiao Jie knew that this statement was very important, and thought that he should let everyone present know about it. So, he walked to the center of the venue, raised his voice and shouted: "Everyone, please stop what you are doing for a moment and let me say a few words."

Everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks and looked at Xiao Jie.

"Originally, we have a rule that you can't drink alcohol, but today is a day worth being happy about. Why? Because we have won another battle, so I allow you to drink. But you have to drink and you can't force alcohol into your mouth. In previous years, there have been many cases of people dying from being forced to drink. So I hope you can drink less. If you can't drink, don't drink. Otherwise, if you don't die on the battlefield but at the drinking table, you will be a laughing stock." Xiao Jie said earnestly.

"Got it, President Xiao, we will." Everyone agreed.

Xiao Jie nodded with satisfaction, then sat back down.

The party broke up quickly.

Xiao Jie took a walk nearby to help digest his food.

At this time, Lu Zhanbo followed.

Xiao Jie looked at Lu Zhanbo following closely behind him, and couldn't help but feel curious. He turned around and asked, "Zhanbo, what happened that makes you so uneasy?"

Lu Zhanbo replied with difficulty: "Brother Xiao, should we set off to return home?"

Xiao Jie nodded slightly to show his agreement, and responded: "Well, there is still half a month before the next start, so we have to go back. Don't you want to go back?"

Lu Zhanbo quickly shook his head to deny it, but then he stammered, "I do...but I don't know how to express my feelings to Wanyu."

Hearing this, Xiao Jie suddenly remembered that he had promised to help Lu Zhanbo express his feelings to Wanyu after the Yanzhou Ding was completed. He thought for a moment and then suggested, "When that time comes, you can invite her to go out and play together, buy her some flowers, and finally tell her everything you want to say."

"Say it directly? But... I really don't have the courage to do so." Lu Zhanbo seemed a little timid.

Xiao Jie encouraged him earnestly, "Why not? Zhanbo, as a man, you should be brave and decisive."

"Okay... I'll give it a try."

After some inner struggle, Lu Zhanbo finally made up his mind to give it a try.

Then, Xiao Jie chatted with Lu Zhanbo for a while about work matters, and then returned to the dormitory to rest.

The next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds and fell on the ground.

Xiao Jie got up early, quickly packed his luggage, then walked to the door of Lu Zhanbo's dormitory and raised his hand to knock gently on the door.

Not long after, there was a creaky sound and Lu Zhanbo opened the door sleepily.

"Zhanbo, have you packed your luggage?" Xiao Jie asked.

"Almost done, there are only a few pieces of clothes left to be put into the box." Lu Zhanbo rubbed his eyes and replied.

"Okay, then you hurry up and let's go home early." Xiao Jie said.

"Got it." Lu Zhanbo responded and nodded.

Afterwards, Xiao Jie turned and walked towards the restaurant, intending to fill his stomach before leaving.

As soon as he stepped into the restaurant, he saw two teachers sitting at the table leisurely enjoying breakfast.

"Hey, two teachers, how come you are so leisurely and elegant today?" Xiao Jie walked up with a smile on his face and asked curiously.

"Haha, Xiao Jie, it's holiday now and we don't have anything to do, so we just come here to chat." Old Qian explained cheerfully.

"Yes, it's quieter here, suitable for relaxing." The old teacher also laughed and agreed.

"So that's how it is. Aren't those two teachers going to pack up and go home?" Xiao Jie continued to ask.

"We have packed it up a long time ago. It's not a lot of stuff," Mr. Qian replied.

"What about you, boy?" asked the master.

"I've packed up too. I was planning to have breakfast before going back." Xiao Jie said.

After hearing this, the two teachers nodded.

Xiao Jie walked to the ordering window and ordered a bowl of millet porridge, three steamed buns, and a cup of soy milk.

Xiao Jie took breakfast and sat down with the two teachers.

Seeing Xiao Jie asking for so much, Old Qian asked curiously, "Boy, are you hungry? Why do you want so much?"

Xiao Jie bit his bun and nodded, then said vaguely: "I'm a little hungry this morning, so I'll order more."

Mr. Qian nodded and said, "If you are hungry, you should eat more."

"Yes, teacher, I eat three meals on time every day and my nutrition is very balanced." Xiao Jie said with a smile.

"You kids are so lucky now. In the past, we didn't care about nutrition, as long as we were full." The teacher sighed.

"The country is getting better and better. From having enough to eat before to eating well now, people's living standards are getting better and better." said Mr. Qian.

"It's all thanks to you seniors. Without you, we wouldn't have such a good life."