Lu Yiwei didn't know if she was sincere or not, so he added, "I'm just doing odd jobs for you. It's a bit too much to say that I'm your right-hand man."
Ma Feifei smiled and said, "You're still so modest. How are you doing over there?"
"It's okay."
"Oh, I'll visit you with Xiaoman when I'm free."
"Thank you very much, Mayor Ma."
"You're welcome. Have you eaten? Do you want to go with me?"
Lu Yiwei waved his hand and said, "Thank you, but I have something else to do."
Ma Feifei knew that he was going to see Bai Zongfeng, so she didn't stand on ceremony and said, "Okay, let's have a meal together when you come back next time."
"Okay, I promise I'll be there when you call me."
Leaving a meaningful smile, Ma Feifei walked out in her high heels, climbed into the most powerful Toyota Prado in the Municipal Party Committee's compound and drove away.
Lu Yiwei chose to come at noon because he was afraid to meet someone he knew. Things didn't go as he wished, so he started greeting Yan Jie the moment he entered the elevator and called him all the way to Yan Jie's office. He didn't know how many times he had repeated what he said. Otherwise, people would think that he had become virtuous after becoming the secretary of the County party committee.
After pushing the door open, Yan Jie was sitting there absent-mindedly looking at the painting on the wall and playing with a pen in his hand. When he saw Lu Yiwei, he quickly stood up and exclaimed, "My Big Secretary Lu, long time no see. I miss you very much. Do you want to give me a big hug?"
Lu Yiwei sat on the sofa and said with a smile, "We haven't seen each other for half a month. Do you miss me that much? Hehe."
"Of course. We're the closest to each other in the General Office of the Municipal Party Committee, and our relationship is the deepest. After you left, my heart felt empty and sad for a long time. I still haven't recovered from it."
Yan Jie didn't seem to be acting. He should be telling the truth. He was right. Because of their work relationship, they both served Bai Zongfeng. One was in charge of internal affairs, while the other was in charge of external affairs. They cooperated very well and complemented each other.
Lu Yiwei took out two Chunghwa cigarettes from his coat and placed them on the table. "I don't know if I should bring them for you. Just make do with it."
Yan Jie took the cigarette and smiled. He put it in the drawer and said, "Thank you. You know what I like. Haha. Come on, light it up. "
Lu Yiwei looked around and asked casually, "Where's Secretary-General Bao?"
"Oh, he asked for leave. It's been a few days."
"What happened? Are you sick?"
A sly smile appeared on Yan Jie's face as he said, "That's what he said. Do you believe it? I don't believe it. Recently, everyone has been in a state of panic and unease. They've been using all the resources they can to think of ways to find connections. I reckon that Old Bao has used his sick leave as an excuse to move around, hoping to use this opportunity to shift his position. "
Lu Yiwei said thoughtfully, "Oh, isn't it only the heads of the prefecture-level ministries and commissions this time?"
"Yes, changing the leader means that someone will be promoted. Once the position is empty, there will naturally be people eyeing it. Moreover, the Municipal Party Committee Secretary is going to be promoted. Everyone is restless, including me. "
Lu Yiwei looked at him for a long time and said, "What are you restless about? Are you planning to fight for the position of Municipal Party Committee Secretary?"
"Come on, this joke is not funny." Yan Jie sighed. "What am I going to do after Secretary Bai leaves? You, on the other hand, ran away first. I'm hanging in midair, suffering so much that I want to die. "
Lu Yiwei had a deep understanding of the secretary profession. Someone's label will always be attached to them, and they will never be able to get rid of it. Nowadays, it is rare for a new leader to use the previous leader's secretary. Most of the time, they will bring along their chauffeur and secretary. If the previous leader leaves, it will be difficult for them to make a name for themselves. "Don't worry. Secretary Bai will definitely consider it."
"Sigh! Let's hope so. I'm not as lucky as you, and I don't expect to be County Party Committee Secretary. I just want a suitable platform. Why don't you just take me away? But the possibility is not high. "
Lu Yiwei asked tentatively, "Has it been decided?"
Yan Jie glanced at the door and whispered vigilantly, "I heard Xiao Bo say the other day that the possibility of returning to Beijing is very high."
Xiao Bo was Bai Zongfeng's chauffeur. He had brought him from Beijing and had never changed him. It was not far from Lu Yiwei's guess. He said, "Did he say which department he is going to?"
"This is highly confidential. How can I know? You are close to him. Why don't you ask him when he comes back? "
"Forget it. You're just looking for trouble. When will he leave? "
"Should be soon. Didn't he come to visit Mayor Liu this afternoon? I heard he is going to be the County Party Leader."
"Oh."
As they were talking, footsteps came from outside the door. Lu Yiwei pricked up his ears and habitually got up to open the door. Bai Zongfeng walked over with a dignified face. He was not surprised to see him. "You are back?"
"Yes."
Bai Zongfeng entered the office. Lu Yiwei followed him in. He picked up the cup on the table and poured out the cold water. He made a cup of hot tea and put it in front of Bai Zongfeng. He then tidied up the scattered documents and sat in front of Bai Zongfeng.
Bai Zongfeng took the cigarette and lit it up. "I have completed the task you asked me to do. I have been transferred to Zhongyang District Education Bureau."
Lu Yiwei did not expect Bai Zongfeng to still remember his matter. "Thank you, Secretary Bai."
Bai Zongfeng did not respond. He said with disappointment, "Let me see what else I can do for you. Don't miss this opportunity."
He was hinting for him to leave. Lu Yiwei felt bad and shook his head.
Bai Zongfeng wanted to say something but stopped. He picked up the cup and took a sip. "Do you know?"
"Yes."
The corners of Bai Zongfeng's mouth curled into a helpless smile, but it soon disappeared without a trace. He cleared his throat and said, "I haven't had the time to see you. Consider it a pity. I will wait for the right time to come back to Beijing. Keep in touch in the future. I will pay attention to your situation. "
An inexplicable sadness surged in his heart. Lu Yiwei's eyes were a little wet. He tried to smile. "Everything happened too suddenly. I was not prepared at all. You leaving …"
He choked halfway through his words. Bai Zongfeng was also reluctant. "Don't be like this. It's not like we won't meet again in the future. I have been in Xijiang for almost seven years. The one I am most reluctant to part with is you. No matter what the future holds, follow your own ideas. Even if there are difficulties, you must grit your teeth and persevere. In the near future, Xijiang's political situation will be reshuffled. Opportunities and crises will coexist. It all depends on how you grasp them. "
"Yes. I will continue to work hard."
"Alright. I am a little hungry. Accompany me to eat."
The two followed to the dining room. Bai Zongfeng ordered a bottle of wine and split it in half. "I still have a meeting in the afternoon. Let's just drink. Come, let's drink first. "
Bai Zongfeng took a big gulp of wine and put it down. "Your father-in-law might return to the Science Association."
Lu Yiwei sighed inwardly and said, "Has it been decided?"
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