Bai Jianjun was sweating all over, and his heart was trembling as if it was about to jump out of his throat. For a moment, he didn't know whether to open the door and let him go or turn around to look for him.
A leader from the Beijing Municipal Committee?
Moreover, he seemed to be looking for — — Xiao Zheng!?
Bai Jianjun suddenly came back to his senses and looked at the middle-aged man in disbelief. His back involuntarily bent slightly. He didn't dare to be the slightest bit presumptuous.
No matter how big Xiao Zheng's business was, Bai Jianjun, who had an extremely serious idea of official status, might not be afraid. If they weren't of the same kind, they wouldn't share the same pot. But the leader of the Beijing Municipal Committee in front of him was at least one level higher than him. It would be completely different.
If he really offended him. If he went back and said a few words, his political future would be completely over!
Bai Jianjun was fantasizing about enjoying the treatment of the main department after retirement! That was the treatment of a real high-level official!
"That, Mr. Li — — no. Leader, you just said that you came to look for Xiao Zheng? "Bai Jianjun's words were unclear and his mind was in a mess.
"Yes. Yes. "The middle-aged man nodded faintly, still showing a dignified expression between his eyebrows.
What kind of people did this Xiao Zheng know? With his level of making friends, how could he have such a terrifying background? Department Head Li was depressed. He also had a headache.
Ever since he was criticized by Old Yang at the Municipal Committee Compound last time, Department Head Li had completely fallen into a bottleneck. Not only did he lose the opportunity to make progress, but there were also signs of regression. At that time, Department Head Li only knew how much it would affect his political future by offending Xiao Zheng and drawing out Old Yang. Even the secretary of the Municipal Committee, who was originally considered a faction, was lukewarm to him. There was no intimacy in the past.
He knew that he had been treated as an abandoned chess piece. And the reason was because of Xiao Zheng.
Department Head Li couldn't understand the twists and turns. It was because he didn't know how much Old Yang owed Lord Ye. And once Lin Huayin asked Old Yang for this favor, Old Yang would definitely not be perfunctory.
The pressure of a former national big shot whose influence was still all over the political scene. How could he, an official who had barely reached the level of a provincial minister, bear it?
Therefore, when Minister Li learned about the conflict between his son and Xiao Zheng, as well as the relationship between Xiao Zheng and the orphanage, he immediately set off for Pearl City to solve the crisis himself.
One more time?
In that case, Department Head Li could only step back and find an idle job until he retired.
"Please come in …" Bai Jianjun quickly stepped aside and invited the three of them into the house.
Minister Li nodded faintly and did not change his shoes. He brought his secretary's son to the door personally. Then, he went straight to the restaurant.
The atmosphere at the dining table was intense. When Bai Guodong and the others saw Minister Li, they were stunned for a moment. Before they could recover from their shock, they saw Xiao Zheng, who was chatting cheerfully and wittily at the dining table, leisurely stood up and said with a smile, "Yo. Isn't this Minister Li? "
Minister Li!?
The members of the Bai Family were shocked. Only Bai Jianjun, who was following behind the trio, had an ashen expression.
She was working in the Municipal Committee with her secretary following behind her. He was even addressed as Minister Li by Xiao Zheng.
Damn it! That was at least a deputy provincial level big shot!
Bai Jianjun's legs went limp and beads of sweat rolled down from his forehead.
"Yujiao. Hurry up and make tea for Minister Li. "Bai Jianjun busied himself like a slave, as if he had become a different person. His heart twitched.
"You're welcome." Minister Li instructed his secretary to put down the fruit basket and then led Li Shikai to the table. With a gentle smile on his face, he said. "Mr. Xiao. I've caused you trouble again this time. "
Xiao Zheng smiled faintly and stretched out his hand to say, "Minister Li really came at the wrong time. We just had lunch. "
It was not that Xiao Zheng had to overstep his authority on such an occasion. The main reason was that Minister Li's rank was too high and the Bai Family could not handle him at all. For example, when Bai Jianjun heard him address him as Minister Li. His entire person was scared out of his wits. Therefore, as a guest, he had to play the role of host.
While he was thinking so, Bai Jianjun, Chen Qin, and other people who mingled in the officialdom felt their hearts beating like thunder.
How could Xiao Zheng say that? Wasn't that equivalent to driving out Minister Li?
Everyone looked at each other. But no one dared to step forward and say anything.
The difference was too big. They didn't know how to speak.
Minister Li saw that Xiao Zheng's attitude was not too bad. Although it was not warm, it was still acceptable. He nodded slightly and immediately glared at Li Shikai, shouting in a deep voice, "Unfilial son, why haven't you apologized to Mr. Xiao yet?"
Li Shikai clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, "Mr. Xiao. I had eyes but failed to see what had happened before. If I have offended you in any way. Please forgive me. "
Li Shikai had always been a playboy in Sijiu City. He had a father at the ministerial level. He also had a family that once shone in the political arena. When had he ever been afraid of others? When had he ever taken the initiative to ask for peace after being bullied?
But he had seen the power behind Xiao Zheng. Indeed, he could not afford to offend him. Whether it was for himself or his father's future. Although he was unwilling to admit defeat this time, he did not object.
"It's a misunderstanding." Xiao Zheng smiled. He did not intend to make a big deal out of it. He waved his hand. "Young Master Li, don't be so radical next time. Make money. Make more or less. It's the same thing. But if your reputation is ruined, it will be too late to remedy it. "
Xiao Zheng's words were a warning to Li Shikai. The father and son of the Li family looked like they were being taught. The Bai Family was so shocked that their scalps went numb. They did not dare to breathe.
They chatted for less than five minutes. Minister Li saw that Xiao Zheng did not intend to pursue the matter. His heart that was hanging in the balance was also relaxed. He pursed his lips and said, "Then Mr. Xiao, do what you need to do. We'll take our leave. "
"You're not staying for dinner?" At the last moment, Xiao Zheng asked hypocritically. He did not have the slightest intention of asking him to stay.
Minister Li forced a smile and said, "No." "I'll go back to Yanjing another day. I'll treat Mr. Xiao to dinner as an apology. "
"You're welcome."
The two shook hands as if they were going through the motions. Minister Li got up and said goodbye.
From beginning to end, he did not drink the tea that Bai Yujiao made. He was not sure if it was because he was anxious or because he was afraid that Bai Yujiao would poison him.
Bai Yujiao looked at the scene that happened at home and her heart was filled with indescribable feelings.
She had just wanted to bring Xiao Zheng to her house for a little selfishly to relieve some pressure. She even considered that her parents might not be too satisfied with Xiao Zheng.
But it didn't matter. Grandpa was there. Plus, Xiao Zheng's way of dealing with people would basically pass without any trouble. But who would have thought. Not only did it not pass peacefully. Instead, it caused a thousand ripples. One thing led to another. Even Bai Yujiao, who knew Xiao Zheng well, was a little stunned.
She recognized that Li Shikai was the young man who was beaten by Xiao Zheng last night. She also knew that he should have a powerful background. But she did not expect that he not only did not come to seek revenge, but also came to apologize.
This Xiao Zheng … Just how powerful had he become?
She was still like this.
What about the Bai family?
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