Night.
Around 7 pm.
In a private room not far away.
Xie Huilan was walking in front, and Dong Xuebing was following behind her unwillingly. He does not want to see those City leaders, especially the City's Party Secretary, Qian Litao. This old man had tried to stop Dong Xuebing and had a bad attitude. Dong Xuebing doesn't even want to see him. If Fang Wenping had not rushed over to help him, Dong Xuebing would still be suspended. But Dong Xuebing did not want to see Qian Litao, and Qian Litao also does not want to see Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing was only a County's Party Secretary, and he had changed the City's Party Secretary's decision several times. The City Government was at a disadvantage, and why should Dong Xuebing hide from them? Anyway, Dong Xuebing was not the one who was humiliated.
"Let's go." Dong Xuebing quickened his pace.
Xie Huilan turned and smiled at Dong Xuebing. "Why are you so enthusiastic?"
Dong Xuebing sighed. "I am giving face to my wife."
Xie Huilan laughed. "Alright. You are quite sweet. I will reward you later. Haha …"
… …
Private room 3.
This is not a banquet hall, and the room is not big. There is only a big table, but the room is spacious and well-decorated.
There are about a dozen people in the room.
There are men and women, old and young.
Half of the people in the room are Xia Xing City's entourage, and the other half are Baohong City's leaders and staff. Both parties took up half of the table, and there are two chairs at the main table. One is occupied by Baohong City's Party Secretary, Qian Litao, and the other is empty. Party Secretary Xie had left earlier, and the atmosphere in the room was not lively. Looking at the watch, Party Secretary Xie had left for a while, and no one knew what she was doing. But they did not say or ask. After all, she was a woman.
"Come, let's eat." Baohong City's leaders greeted them. "Tomorrow is the first day of inspection. Where are you all going? Is the itinerary fixed? "
One of Xia Xing's officials said: "The itinerary should not be set yet. Secretary Xie did not say anything."
Bao Hong City's City Leader replied. "Alright. Once you all have decided on the location, we will arrange for cars. You can go to our City's Investment Promotion Agency, the project site, or the County. Just let us know if you all need anything. We will guarantee your visit will be successful. Haha …"
The cadre from Xiaxing City smiled and said, "Thank you, but we're not here for an inspection. We're here to visit and learn."
The staff from Baohong City's Investment Promotion Department smiled and said, "You're being too humble. I used to work in the Investment Promotion Department in the South. The Investment Promotion environment in Xiaxing City is much better than ours. Even if the results of the Investment Promotion Department have been flat for the past few years, the total amount of investment they attract each year is still much higher than ours. We actually welcome your visit this time. We would like to learn from you."
Both sides flattered each other a few times.
This kind of exchange activity was just a formality. Everyone was clear about it. Moreover, there was no conflict of interest or politics. Naturally, it was good for you, good for me, and good for everyone. There was no harm in making things convenient for others. Moreover, the reason why the people of Baohong City were so friendly was just like what the Investment Promotion Officer of Baohong City had said. Indeed, Jiangnan Province had singled out Xiaxing City for its investment results, and the total amount of investment it attracted had been flat for the past few years. But even if Xiaxing City was not doing well, the total amount of investment it attracted every year was estimated to be two or three times more than that of Baohong City. Although Baohong City and Xiaxing City were both prefecture-level cities, prefecture-level cities were also divided into different levels. For a prefecture-level city like Xiaxing City, which even had its own airport, a large land area, a large population, and a high average wage, even three Baohong City could not compare to it. It was no wonder that the people of Baohong City were friendly. Xiaxing City's scale of development and various aspects were already several times better than Baohong City's.
That's why Baohong City's people are so friendly.
Many people's attitudes towards Xia Xing City will change because of this.
Qian Litao and the people from Baohong City also don't understand why Xia Xing City chose Baohong City for this exchange. Even the people in Xia Xing City don't know why. There are many coastal cities, and any one of them is better than Baohong City. Why can't Xia Xing City go for this exchange? Also, Baohong City doesn't need to take a plane, and some places can be reached by car. Why does Xia Xing City have to travel so far to Baohong City? Isn't this asking for a place far away? The people in Baohong City also don't know what Secretary Xie is thinking. Anyway, this is decided by Secretary Xie, and his subordinates have no right to express their opinions.
Qian Litao, who was sitting in the main seat, looked at his watch.
Xia Xing City's leaders also looked at the time and felt Secretary Xie had left for a long time. They thought if they should call Secretary Xie to ask what happened.
Suddenly, the door opened.
"Secretary Xie."
"Secretary Xie."
The people in Xia Xing City stood up.
Xie Huilan smiled at Qian Litao and the rest. "Sorry for making all of you wait for me. Haha …"
Qian Litao laughed. "It's alright. Have a seat, Secretary Xie. The dishes are almost finished. Do you want some desserts? Is there anything else you want to eat? "
Xie Huilan replied. "I am full and don't dare to eat more. I had just given birth, and I need to maintain my figure."
Qian Litao laughed. "Your figure is good enough. If my wife is here, she will be jealous of you. Luckily, she is not here. Haha …"
Xie Huilan replied. "Secretary Qian, you are too flattering."
Dong Xuebing also entered the room and closed the door behind him.
Everyone in Baohong City recognized Dong Xuebing. Even if they had not seen him before, they had not seen him on TV before. But they recognized him immediately.
"Secretary Dong?" One of Baohong City's leaders frowned. He finally knew why Secretary Xie had left for so long. Jiaolin County is holding a celebration banquet. This is the City's territory, and the banquet hall beside the banquet hall is booked by Jiaolin County's people. Everyone in Baohong City knows Xia Xing City had chosen Baohong City as the venue for the exchange is because of the success of the Jiaolin County's Business Fair. They are not surprised to see Xie Huilan and Xie Huilan talking to each other.
Qian Litao also looks at Dong Xuebing with an expressionless face. "You all know each other? Secretary Xie, this is Jiaolin County's Party Secretary, Dong Xuebing. The Business Fair you mentioned is held in Jiaolin County. You all are here for the exchange, and you all can ask Dong Xuebing and Jiaolin County's people to cooperate with you all. " Qian Litao looked at Dong Xuebing's hand and saw there is no wine glass in Dong Xuebing's hand. He paused for a second. Normally, subordinates will bring a glass of wine or a drink with their superiors. But Dong Xuebing's hand is empty. There are many rules in the government.
Dong Xuebing thought nothing of it. He knew he did not bring a wine glass, and he had no intention to bring one. His status here is different from before.
Qian Litao asked. "Xiao Dong, you have met Secretary Xie before, right?"
Dong Xuebing laughed. "More than that. We have known each other for years."
A leader in Xia City wiped his sweat and stood up to greet Dong Xuebing. "Director Dong."
Xie Huilan walked towards the main seat, and Dong Xuebing followed her. That person immediately gave up his seat to Dong Xuebing. He recognized Dong Xuebing. When Dong Xuebing came to Xia City as a Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, he was furious at the Provincial Government's attitude towards his wife, Xie Huilan. That's why he threw a tantrum at the City's Party Committee and scared all the Jiangnan Provincial Government's leaders away. The rest of the people in Xia City might not be there, but he saw everything from upstairs. How can he not recognize Dong Xuebing?
"Huh?"
"Eh?"
"This is …"
Many people were stunned and did not understand what Dong Xuebing means.
Someone from Xia City also knows Dong Xuebing? And he is so polite to him? Why is he treating Dong Xuebing more humbly than Qian Litao? He even gave up his seat? What is the meaning of this? Dong Xuebing is only a Party Secretary, and you dare to sit here? There is no place for you here. Also, what does Dong Xuebing mean by that? He knows Secretary Xie a long time ago? They have known each other for years? Had the two of them met before?
Xie Huilan paused for a while and saw everyone looking at her suspiciously. She smiled and explained. She held Dong Xuebing's arm and sat down with him. "Maybe I did not make myself clear earlier. Let me reintroduce myself. Haha … Dong Xuebing … my husband."
Ah?
Your husband?
Dong Xuebing is your husband?
Except for the cadres in Xia Xing who already knew about it, everyone else was dumbfounded!
Damn! They finally understood why Dong Xuebing sat down and did not raise his glass. He is the City's Party Secretary's husband, and this banquet is to welcome Dong Xuebing's wife. That's why Dong Xuebing does not need to drink with Qian Litao as his subordinate. The people from Baohong City and Xia City finally understand why Secretary Xie insisted on coming to Baohong City for an exchange. He is not here to learn from Dong Xuebing. He is here to meet Dong Xuebing and his wife.
Many things are clear now!
Everyone could not help but suck in a mouthful of cold air!
This troublesome Party Secretary from Jiaolin County has such a beautiful wife?! No matter how you look at it, the two of them don't seem to be a good match!
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