A rare smile appeared on Shao Zhongjie's face. "Thank you for your hard work."
Lu Yiwei said something difficult to say. "It is my honor to serve Secretary Shao."
Shao Zhongjie was very pleased with these words. He nodded and said, "As a secretary, you are competent, qualified, and outstanding. You still need more experience in other areas. For example, you need to learn to compromise and know how to use the art of getting along with others. "
Lu Yiwei understood what he meant and said humbly. "Thank you for your advice. I will pay more attention in the future and correct myself."
"Okay. Do your best."
After leaving the office, Lu Yiwei did not return to the county. He called his good friend, Xia Yuhong, the deputy editor of Zhongxing News Agency and went straight to the capital.
That night, he met Xia Yuhong. They met five years ago. It was Su Meng who introduced him. They met by chance, but they felt like old friends. Over time, they became good friends and forged a deep friendship.
In ancient times, there were such things as golden orchid friends, necklaces, childhood friends, and so on. The people of that time were relatively simple and not as complicated as the modern people. Nowadays, there were only two kinds of friends, apart from childhood playmates. Either they had similar interests or money. Getting to know Xia Yuhong was a combination of two kinds of relationships.
Although Lu Yiwei was not a scholar, he had been working in the literary field and had a common language in some fields. That was not enough. Without continuous maintenance, it was difficult to become a real friend. Back then, Xia Yuhong was a reporter and did not have much money. He was not a citizen of the capital and did not have a residence in the capital. One time, he drank too much and poured out his heart. The speaker did not mean it, but the listener did. Knowing that he still needed 700,000 yuan to buy a house, the next day, Lu Yiwei asked Li Haidong to transfer the money to him.
This move moved him and even made him cry. He said a lot of words of gratitude and said that he would pay it back in three years. Lending and giving were two different concepts. Lu Yiwei agreed but did not deliberately force it. Three years later, the other party fulfilled his promise and paid it back.
In the most difficult times, if you helped him, it would be faster than any other way. The reason why Lu Yiwei was able to survive to this day and make so many friends was all because of his benevolence and righteousness.
After the two of them met, Xia Yuhong said in surprise, "What's the matter that you can't talk about over the phone? Why did you have to come all the way here?"
Lu Yiwei smiled and said, "I can't explain it clearly over the phone. Besides, it'll be more formal if we talk face to face."
"Our relationship is still so polite. It doesn't exist. Since I'm here, I'll do my part as a host. I'll treat you tonight. Don't fight with me, haha. "
The two arrived at a high-end restaurant and sat across from each other. Xia Yuhong sized him up and said, "It's been a few years since we last met. It feels like you've changed a lot. Are you very busy now that you're the secretary of the County party committee?"
Lu Yiwei sighed and said, "Don't mention it. I'm half dead from worrying every day, and I'm exhausted. If I had known it would be so hard, I wouldn't have done it even if I was beaten to death. "
"Haha … You're a classic case of taking advantage of others and still acting innocent. So many people want to get in, but you don't want to do it. Don't be pretentious. It's easy being a leader. Do a good job. You're so young and have a bright future. Maybe you'll be the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee or even higher. "
"Forget it. I don't think that far. I'm always on tenterhooks. I'm not like you, free and carefree. Sometimes I really want to quit and do what I want to do."
Xia Yuhong smiled bitterly and said, "It's not easy in any industry. My job looks easy, but it's very stressful. It's just that outsiders can't see it. There's a process. You'll get used to it. "
"En."
After chatting for a while, Xia Yuhong said, "Tell me, why are you looking for me?"
Lu Yiwei took out a printed manuscript from his bag and handed it to him and said, "Take a look first."
Xia Yuhong skimmed through and raised his head and said, "You wrote this, right?"
"Not really. The leader wrote it."
"Who are you trying to fool? I can tell it's your style. The structure is complete, the logic is clear, and it's impeccable. "
"Don't flatter me. I know what I'm capable of."
Xia Yuhong grinned and said, "What do you plan to do?"
"Publish it in your Zhongxing Daily and People's Daily. It'd be best if it could be on the front page."
Xia Yuhong had been dealing with officials for a long time, so he naturally understood the situation. It was nothing more than to let the main leader see it and leave a good impression, paving the way for the next step of promotion. Xia Yuhong scratched his head and said, "Zhongxing Daily shouldn't be a problem, but People's Daily …"
"I don't care. I only know you in the national media. If you don't help me, who will? I'll do the task assigned by the leader. It's just a small request. "
Xia Yuhong thought for a long time and said, "Alright, I'll try, but it might not work. After all, they're all waiting in line for the manuscript."
"Alright, I know you have a way."
After saying that, he pushed over the bank card he had prepared in advance.
Xia Yuhong's eyes widened and said, "What are you doing?"
"It's nothing. I need to get someone to do something. Let's eat and drink. It's human nature in this society. "
Xia Yuhong pushed it back and said resolutely, "If you want to do this, I'll fall out with you. Take it back quickly. Don't do this with me. Do we need to be like this with our relationship? "
"It's not for you. Take it. If you don't take it, I won't feel at ease. Use the rest to buy something for sister-in-law's child. I won't be visiting. "
No matter how he tried to persuade him, Xia Yuhong refused to take it. It indirectly showed that he was not a person who only cared about profit. Lu Yiwei could only give up and said, "Alright then. Just tell me what you need me to do."
"That's right. When I was in trouble, no one was willing to help me. You only met me a few times and you dared to lend me so much money all at once. Even now, thinking about it, I'm very touched. I owe you such a big favor. This small matter is nothing. Don't worry. Since I promised you, I'll definitely do it. "
Lu Yiwei's heart was at ease. He picked up the wine and said, "Let's not talk about anything else. It's all in the wine."
"Come, let's not go home until we're drunk. Haha."
The two drank two bottles. After eating, they hugged each other and staggered out of the restaurant. Nan Chao spent a lot of effort to send them to the hotel. In the hot spring pool, they ordered another bottle of red wine. They raised their glasses and drank together, drinking and singing merrily. It had been a long time since Lu Yiwei had such a good time. He completely let himself go.
"Do you miss Su Meng?"
Xia Yuhong suddenly asked. Lu Yiwei's smile froze on his face. He picked up the wine glass and swirled it. "It's all in the past. I don't want to mention it again."
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