Li Lei was sweating profusely as he reported what he knew to Minister Gong. Then, he stood aside and held his breath.
Look at how things have turned out.
Minister Gong had kindly given the invitation to Xiao Zheng to help Xiao Zheng build connections. But who would have thought that not only did Xiao Zheng not take advantage of the opportunity, but he also offended Minister Li.
That was a member of the Standing Committee of Yan Jin. An official at the ministerial level. Minister Gong wasn't as experienced as Li Lei, and her rank wasn't as high. Logically speaking, she didn't have much say in front of Minister Li.
But Minister Gong was partly to blame for what happened to Xiao Zheng.
How would she know that Young Lord Bai and Xiao Zheng didn't get along? How would she know that Li Shikai would be so impatient that he wouldn't even give face to the person she sent?
Department Head Gong had even planned that after this negotiation, she would take the initiative to ask Xiao Zheng about Li Shikai's character and ability. As long as there were no problems, pulling him into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would only take a word from Department Head Gong.
By then, Xiao Zheng would become the middleman. Li Shikai would thank Minister Gong for her promotion, and Xiao Zheng would also benefit from it.
It was supposed to be an arrangement that everyone could benefit from, but they didn't expect to poke a hornet's nest. And they even offended Minister Li —
Minister Gong rubbed her forehead and said calmly, "Inform all the departments to postpone the meeting until tomorrow morning. Make sure they figure out all the details tonight. I want to listen to their work report tomorrow morning. "
"Yes, I'll do it now!" Li Lei was about to leave.
He could tell that Minister Gong wasn't in a good mood. He didn't want to offend Minister Gong at this time.
"Arrange a car for me. I need to go out. "Minister Gong walked around the desk and said expressionlessly.
"I'll do it now."
…
On the way, Minister Gong was anxious.
Especially when she heard that Minister Li didn't even give face to Minister Jin, and even called to shut Minister Jin up.
She could imagine that Minister Li was really angry this time. He didn't want to give face to anyone. Minister Gong originally wanted to make a phone call to appease Minister Li, but she gave up on that idea.
She was afraid that when she called, Minister Li would use the same words to block her, and she wouldn't even be able to enter the door.
And if he went directly, although he would be suspected of acting first and reporting later, Minister Li couldn't embarrass himself in front of everyone. Finally, he could say a few words.
A higher official could crush a person to death. Department Head Gong had been in the officialdom for many years, so how could he not understand this?
However, Xiao Zheng had done Department Head Gong a huge favor this time. It would also have a great impact on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition to this gathering, there was already the suspicion that Minister Gong was not well-informed and had pushed Xiao Zheng into the fire pit.
For both official and private reasons, she had to make this trip.
She didn't want anyone to curse her for burning the bridge after crossing it. However, this basket that Xiao Zheng poked was a little too big. He directly went against the big shots at the ministerial level. What a headache.
…
As soon as the Guard Battalion arrived, the atmosphere became stagnant again. Everyone turned to look at Xiao Zheng. She looked forward to his response.
But Xiao Zheng, on the other hand, was just leisurely sipping his champagne. He didn't even have the intention to move his butt. It could be said that he had reached a certain level of ambition.
The head of the Guard Battalion first saluted to Department Head Li, then walked to Xiao Zheng with a cold face and said in a deep voice, "Come with us."
"Where?" Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and sized him up.
"You'll know when you get there!" The head of the Guard Battalion was burly and seemed to be a martial artist. His pair of eagle eyes were also extremely frightening. If Xiao Zheng refused to cooperate, he would take Xiao Zheng away even if he had to pull out his gun.
"What if I don't go?" Xiao Zheng said lightly.
"Take him out!" Department Head Li behind him shouted in a deep voice. "He's too lawless!"
After receiving Department Head Li's order, the head of the Guard Battalion had no more words. He waved his hand and called his subordinates to come forward and take him away.
The duty of the Guard Battalion was to ensure the safety of the chief. Now that Minister Li's house was being disturbed. He was suspected of dereliction of duty. Now if he didn't show some attitude, it was hard to guarantee that he wouldn't be angry with Department Head Li. So he was very decisive when he took action.
But just as he was about to make a move. A middle-aged woman's voice came from outside the door.
Calm and dignified, one could tell that she was not an ordinary person.
Of course, how many ordinary people could directly enter and exit the Standing Committee's compound? Not to mention that it was a woman …
"Department Head Gong!" Jiang Qing's eyes lit up, and a huge weight was lifted off his heart.
Xiao Zheng was not surprised at all. He just smiled and got up to greet Department Head Gong.
'I've helped the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so much, and now that I have a problem here, it would be too unreasonable if you don't even show up, right?'
Moreover, the reason why Xiao Zheng came here was entirely because of Department Head Gong. After all, Department Head Gong was the one who pushed him into this pit of fire.
It was not that Xiao Zheng was proud of himself, but in this farce, Xiao Zheng was in the right, and there was no need for him to bow down to Department Head Li.
Department Head Li did not expect that Department Head Gong, who was closer to him, would personally come forward. She did not even call him, but directly came to his house.
Why?
Seeing that Xiao Zheng took the initiative to greet him, Department Head Li understood.
But he did not understand, when did Department Head Gong, who had a bright political future, have a relationship with Xiao Zheng?
Department Head Li only knew that Xiao Zheng had a close relationship with Jin Shuheng of the Ministry of Public Security, but he did not expect that even Department Head Gong knew him. And they had a close relationship. He had been negligent.
"Department Head Li. How did you get into a fight with Xiao Zheng? "Department Head Gong slightly lowered his posture. First, he was here to plead, and second, his rank was lower. Although they were not in the same system, he could still be regarded as half a leader.
When Department Head Li heard Department Head Gong's words, he could not help but frown, "Are you here to plead for him?"
Then he glanced at Department Head Gong and thought to himself, 'That's true.'
If it was in normal times, Department Head Li would not mind giving Department Head Gong face. But this time, the matter was too big, and Xiao Zheng was causing trouble at his house. If he did not punish him severely, how would he still have prestige if word got out?
Being bullied by a young businessman who could be his son?
Then he would lose his job as a member of the Standing Committee of Beijing!
"What did Xiao Zheng do to make you so unhappy?" Department Head Gong kept mentioning Xiao Zheng, which was a hint to Department Head Li that she and Xiao Zheng had a good relationship, so good that they had a nickname. "I will definitely criticize and educate him later. Who would do things the way he did? Right? "
After a pause, Department Head Gong smiled and said, "Department Head Li. You are busy with work, so don't lower yourself to the level of the younger generation. I have really made you angry. I apologize to you on behalf of Xiao Zheng. "
Xiao Zheng's apology was not worth much.
But it was an apology from a deputy minister. Moreover, it was the youngest and most promising deputy minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — even Department Head Li was a little embarrassed.
This Department Head Gong actually lowered her posture so much for a mere Xiao Zheng?
Just as Department Head Li was thinking about what kind of reason to reject Department Head Gong, his personal phone buzzed.
When the secretary looked at the caller ID, she immediately became respectful and carefully handed the phone to Department Head Li.
Department Head Li looked at the caller ID and frowned even deeper. A trace of imperceptible anger flashed in his eyes.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Han, was calling!
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