"What are you chatting about?" The secretary of the Eastern State Municipal Party Committee, Xu Caimao, walked in with a smile.
According to rank, Xu Caimao was currently the highest. He was also an official with the title of Provincial Party Committee member. Even though it was just a title, he would be the next target for promotion.
They were all old acquaintances. Guo Jinzhu and Bai Zongfeng sat there, while Zhang Zhiyuan and Lu Yiwei stood up to greet them.
"Sit, sit!" Xu Caimao gestured with his hand. "We're family, no need to be so polite."
Lu Yiwei quickly pulled out a chair for Xu Caimao and brought him a cup of tea. He said humbly, "Secretary Xu, please have some tea."
Xu Caimao accepted the cup and took a sip. He asked, "How's Xiao Yang's recovery recently?"
"He's doing fine."
"Oh." Xu Caimao put down the cup and said, "If you have time, go visit him. Don't neglect him. After all, he is from Nanyang. Also, his resignation letter is still here with me. I won't approve it for now. Let's talk about it when he's better. "
Zhang Zhiyuan came over and said, "Secretary Xu, Xiao Yang might not be able to accept reality so soon. Give him some time. He's a good kid." Xiao Yang had been Zhang Zhiyuan's secretary for a period of time. Coupled with his relationship with his father, he was especially concerned about him.
"Mm." Xu Caimao nodded. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Let him rest in peace."
Speaking of this matter, Guo Jinzhu sighed and said, "Two days before Hong Gang's accident, I was still eating with him. I didn't expect him to be gone in the blink of an eye. Life is unpredictable, sigh!"
Bai Zongfeng added, "That's right. Hong Gang has been the mayor for less than a year, and he's still young. If it wasn't for this incident, he would have a bright future. What a pity."
Xu Caimao said with a heavy expression, "It's all in the past. Don't mention it."
Guo Jinzhu asked in a low voice, "Old Xu, have you investigated Hong Gang's case?"
Xu Caimao was extra careful. He looked around and said, "More or less. We'll talk about it later. Let's not talk about it today."
Everyone knew what was going on and chose to keep quiet.
At this moment, the sound of high heels could be heard. Bai Zongfeng pricked up his ears and said with a smile, "Our beautiful mayor is here, haha."
Before he finished speaking, Ma Feifei and Shi Xiaoman pushed the door open and entered.
"Oh, you're all here." Ma Feifei squinted at the door and smiled.
Bai Zongfeng stood up and said, "Come, come, come. Have a seat. We're all from the Northern State tonight. Haha."
Ma Feifei nodded graciously at everyone. Shi Xiaoman placed the cake on the table. Ma Feifei said, "I heard that today is Secretary Guo's birthday, so I came to congratulate you. Happy birthday."
Guo Jinzhu chuckled and said, "You're already so old, yet you're still eating a birthday cake. Thank you, Little Ma."
Ma Feifei's development had puzzled everyone. From the Deputy Secretary of the County party committee in Nanyang County, she had directly become the Deputy Mayor of Jiangdong City. It was unprecedented, at least in the officialdom of Xijiang City. However, she had been an official for four years, so it was only natural for her to be promoted to the Deputy Secretary. In an era where favors were the most important, it was impossible for her to skip a promotion without a strong relationship.
Ma Feifei used to be an actress in the Peking Opera Troupe in Beizhou City. She entered politics when Qiu Yuanhang was the Secretary of the Beizhou Municipal Party Committee. As he was promoted, Ma Feifei also improved. Perhaps this was the best explanation.
"Is everyone here? Let's eat then, "Guo Jinzhu said.
"Wait!" Bai Zongfeng looked at his watch and said mysteriously, "I've invited a mysterious guest tonight. I think he'll be here soon."
"Who is it?" Everyone's gaze fell on Bai Zongfeng.
"Could it be Governor Zhao?" Xu Caimao said warily.
Bai Zongfeng smiled and said nothing.
Bai Zongfeng came from Capital City, and Governor Zhao Kunsheng was also from Capital City. No one knew if they were familiar with each other, but since they were from the same hometown, Zhao Kunsheng would definitely take care of them.
Just when everyone thought it was Zhao Kunsheng, Deputy Governor Shen Guangming arrived on the dot. Everyone stood up to welcome the deputy minister.
"Everyone, sit down. Don't stand up." Shen Guangming pressed his hands together and smiled.
Xu Caimao was very good at dealing with people. He helped Shen Guangming to sit in the center and said, "Governor Shen, I didn't know you were coming. Otherwise, I would have come to pick you up personally. It's all Old Bai's fault. How dare he keep us in suspense."
"Hehe, why would I pick you up? I have legs. Sit down. Why are you standing here?" Shen Guangming was about the same age as Xu Caimao. His hair was combed back and his hairline was very high. His shiny forehead was especially dazzling under the lights. He had a high nose bridge, a square mouth, and a square face. According to physiognomy, he had the face of a wealthy man. If this was in the 70s and 80s, he would be the standard handsome man.
Shen Guangming was the deputy governor in charge of security. His position was second only to the executive deputy governor. He was also a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee. According to convention, the deputy governor in charge of the economy was included in the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee. Shen Guangming had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. It was natural for him to become a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee.
Shen Guangming was from Sichuan and had a background in the Central Party School. He was directly transferred from the Central Party Committee to the Steel Factory in Xijiang Province as a leader. After that, he returned to the political world. He had a lot of experience and was very good at business management. In that case, he was also from Beijing. This line gradually became clear.
In the past, when everyone gathered, Cai Runnian sat in the main seat. Ever since Huang Jiyang was transferred, this "advisor" gradually disappeared from everyone's sight. It was said that he was now focused on his studies. No one knew if he could calm down.
Due to Shen Guangming's appearance, the atmosphere was relatively dull. The main reason was that everyone was not familiar with him. They saw him as more of a leader. This was the same situation as Lu Yiwei.
Shen Guangming also felt it. He deliberately found a topic and focused his eyes on Lu Yiwei. "This is?"
Bai Zongfeng immediately introduced him. "Lu Yiwei, the director of the High-Tech Zone Management Committee."
"Oh, oh, I remember now. Not bad." Shen Guangming said with a smile. "I think he is the youngest local leader in our province?"
"I think so." Bai Zongfeng saw Lu Yiwei standing there in a daze. He gave him a look and said, "Yiwei, Governor Shen is concerned about you."
Lu Yiwei quickly came back to his senses and said, "Governor Shen, I am Lu Yiwei. I am still young and inexperienced. I hope you can give me more advice and criticism."
Shen Guangming nodded slightly and said, "You are a young man. You should be fearless. Work hard and try to make the High-Tech Zone as useful as possible, okay?"
"I will remember Governor Shen's advice. Yiwei will accept it humbly."
"And this is?" Shen Guangming's eyes stopped on Ma Feifei. After a round of introductions, he said, "Oh, so he is your subordinate. Not bad. Is this person also your subordinate? "
Shi Xiaoman, who had been silent all this while, suddenly became nervous. She quickly stood up and said, "Shen, Shen, Governor Shen, I am here to accompany Mayor Ma …"
"Don't be nervous. I won't eat you. Haha."
The others saw Shen Guangming laughing and also laughed, even though it was not funny. Shi Xiaoman blushed and sat down slowly.
The meal was originally good, but because of Governor Shen's appearance, it became tasteless. Fortunately, Shen Guangming received a call in the middle of the meal and left in a hurry. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief, rolled up their sleeves and started drinking.
"Old Xu, now that Mayor Han is gone, who do you think the province will send to be the mayor?" Bai Zongfeng asked.
Xu Caimao blushed and said, "Who cares? It's the same no matter who comes. Who do you think it will be?"
Bai Zongfeng said, "I heard two days ago that Secretary Zhang might be making a major change in the local government. Maybe you can be promoted to a higher level."
Xu Caimao looked intoxicated and said, "I don't expect to be promoted again. The situation now is not clear."
Bai Zongfeng knew what he was referring to and said, "In two days, Governor Zhao will put on a good show. You just wait and see."
"Alright, let's not talk about work. Come, let's drink." Guo Jinzhu stopped them in time.
The group drank until 11 pm. They were supposed to go for karaoke, but everyone had something to do and dispersed. Lu Yiwei sent Zhang Zhiyuan home and was about to go home when he received a call from Shi Xiaoman. "Yiwei, I need to talk to you about something. Is it convenient now?"
Lu Yiwei looked at his watch and said, "It's getting late. Why don't we talk tomorrow?"
"Oh, never mind."
Seeing Shi Xiaoman's depressed mood, Lu Yiwei hesitated for a while and said, "Where are you now? I will go and look for you. "
"Donghu Park."
"Alright."
Lu Yiwei asked Li Ermao to go home and drove to Donghu Park. "What's the matter?"
Shi Xiaoman cried. "Yiwei, save me."
"What's wrong?"
Shi Xiaoman wiped her tears and said, "Yiwei, do you remember my ex-husband, Cao Xiaolei? A while ago, he suddenly came to me and asked for 100,000 yuan. I don't have that much money, but he said if I don't give him the money, he will sell his daughter. I was really worried. "
"Why does he want so much money?" Lu Yiwei asked in surprise.
"What else? He is addicted to gambling and owes a lot of money. His creditors chase him every day to collect the money. He has no choice but to set his eyes on his daughter. So … "
Lu Yiwei understood and gritted his teeth in hatred. He despised this kind of person the most and said, "What do you mean?"
"Yiwei, I don't know many people. Can you lend me 100,000 yuan?"
"No problem. I will give it to you tomorrow."
"Thank you, thank you." Shi Xiaoman did not know why Lu Yiwei was the first person she thought of when she encountered trouble.
Looking at Shi Xiaoman's pitiful look, Lu Yiwei felt distressed. "Xiaoman, since he asked you for it once, he will ask for a second or even a third time. I think it's better to end it once and for all. Take the child back from him and let him completely give up on this idea."
Shi Xiaoman cried again and said, "I also told him, but when we divorced, the court ruled that the child would belong to me, and he asked for 500,000 yuan."
"Give it to him, I will give you 500,000 yuan tomorrow." Lu Yiwei said straightforwardly, "As long as he doesn't disturb your life in the future, this amount of money is nothing."
Shi Xiaoman's eyes widened. "That's 500,000 yuan. I can't afford it."
Lu Yiwei smiled faintly. "You don't need to pay it back. I still have this amount of money."
"No, I will definitely pay you back when I have money in the future." Shi Xiaoman said firmly.
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