Chen Xing only came out of the office at around six o 'clock. He went to the Provincial government in the afternoon. From the tone of Governor Shui Baolai, Chen Xing felt that something was wrong. There would be no smoke without fire. This saying was not wrong at all. Shui Baolai's meaning was ambiguous. He seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally releasing some kind of signal. In short, there must have been a change in the petrochemical industry base in Nanzhou City. According to Shun Baolai's words, the provincial government was focusing on the industrial layout of the province and reconsidering it. Of course, the focus was still on Nanzhou City. This was the meaning that Shun Baolai's words revealed. It was a warning, but it was also a reassurance.
Was this really because of Wang Zheng, the sh * t-stirrer, or did Shun Baolai also have the intention to knock Nanzhou City down? This was the question that Chen Xing had been thinking about since he returned from the Provincial government. It was obviously unrealistic to say that Wang Zheng could influence the decisions of the provincial government. However, if Shui Baolai also wanted to use Wang Zheng to make a fuss, then it was not impossible.
Nanzhou City had always been the base camp of the local faction, but now the local faction's power was steadily retreating. It was conceivable that as the governor of the province and one of the local faction's big shots, Shui Baolai must be very dissatisfied with the current situation. Let's not talk about the fact that the Municipal Party Committee Secretary Ge Jian-ming and the Provincial Party Committee Secretary Fu Youjun were of the same mind. As the mayor, he could not get along with the local faction. However, he and Ge Jian-ming did not necessarily wear the same pants. But no matter what, the top leaders of Nanzhou City's Party and government had nothing to do with the local faction. Recently, two local deputy officials had met with accidents. It would be strange for the local faction to not be in trouble.
I'm sure Ge Jian-ming is more anxious about this than I am. Chen Xing murmured to himself. Ge Jian-ming was also eager to make achievements. If the petrochemical base did not settle in Nanzhou, Ge Jian-ming would be more anxious than anyone else. It was foreseeable that Ge Jian-ming would definitely use his connections and influence in the province to prevent the variable from happening. From this point of view, Chen Xing did not need to be too anxious.
Xiao Li, go to the guest house. Chen Xing ordered Li Yong after getting in the car.
The Nanzhou City Guesthouse was a five-star luxury hotel granted by the National Tourism Administration. It was the main reception unit for the Nanzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government to receive central leaders and important foreign guests. The guesthouse was a public institution directly under the Municipal Government and implemented enterprise management. The guesthouse's boss also served as the deputy director of the Municipal Government's office, but it was only in name.
The guesthouse was actually just next to the Municipal Government's office. It was only a few minutes' walk, but Chen Xing was too lazy to walk after a busy day.
There were no reception activities tonight. Chen Xing went to the guesthouse purely for a private dinner. If it were not for Song Zhi's three consecutive calls, Chen Xing would really be too lazy to go. They were all young people, and he had no interest in joining in the fun.
Miss Song, did your friend really get stopped outside? This guesthouse is not a place where anyone can casually come in. Why don't you call your friend? If he really can't come in, we can send someone to pick him up, so that we don't have to sit here and wait. In a private room of the guesthouse's Chinese restaurant, seven or eight young people sat around a table. A young man sitting across from Song Zhi smiled and said sarcastically.
If he can't come in, then no one can come in. Song Zhi secretly said. His face did not change. He smiled and said, "If he can't come in, he will call me. We don't have to worry about him. I think he will be here soon."
Song Zhi, when your Brother Chen comes, let him drink three cups of wine as punishment. Otherwise, it will be unreasonable for so many of us to wait for him. " Zhao Ziqing joked. The people present today were all her friends. Basically, they were all elders in her family who had some official position in the government. Except for one person who she disliked, the rest were on good terms with her.
Three cups of wine as punishment was too light. There were so many of us waiting for him. How can he be embarrassed? A young man sitting in the middle said. His seat was in the middle of the main seat. The young people present also faintly regarded him as the leader. At this moment, when the young man spoke, there was a little displeasure on his face. It had always been him who let others wait. He had never waited for others. This time, because of a friend of Song Zhi, he had actually waited for more than ten minutes. The young man was very angry. If it wasn't because he saw that Song Zhi was beautiful and had some other thoughts, he would have already exploded.
"Miss Song, we booked a private room too late today, and there are no more private rooms left. If it weren't for Brother Jiang, we would have to sit in the hall. Brother Jiang has never waited for anyone. When your friend comes later, we have to ask him to give Brother Jiang a toast as an apology. A young man sitting next to Song Zhi said with a smile. It was obvious that he was trying to please the young man who just spoke. The young man was called Jiang Guangkun. His father was just a businessman. His business wasn't particularly big. It could only be considered as a small family. However, he had an uncle who was a secretary general. This was also the reason why he could become the boss in this small circle. Otherwise, the people present here all had fathers who were officials.
When Song Zhi heard the other party say this, his originally somewhat unhappy mood flared up. How about this, you guys eat by yourselves. I won't eat. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing to let you guys wait for so long.
After Song Zhi finished speaking, he stood up and turned to walk out. Zhao Ziqing immediately became anxious. She pulled Song Zhi back. Song Zhi, don't lower yourself to their level. They just have a big mouth. Why are you angry at them?
Ziqing, to be honest, it was you who forced me to come here tonight. Otherwise, I really didn't want to come. Song Zhi helplessly smiled. Zhao Ziqing was clamoring to introduce some young elites to her, and insisted on pulling her over. Song Zhi was almost dragged over by Zhao Ziqing. No matter what, Zhao Ziqing had good intentions. She had also been with Zhao Ziqing for a period of time, and knew Zhao Ziqing's character. Otherwise, she would have already turned hostile and left, and would not have sat here until now.
They were just a little arrogant. In fact, they were good people. Of course, except for a few. Zhao Ziqing whispered in Song Zhi's ear. Her eyes glanced in the direction of Jiang Guangkun. She was talking about Jiang Guangkun. The last time Song Zhi came over, it was Jiang Guangkun who came to pester her. She really hated Jiang Guangkun very much. But because his uncle was the secretary general of the Municipal Government, even if Zhao Ziqing hated Jiang Guangkun, she couldn't show it clearly. Moreover, her father also hoped that she could go together with Jiang Guangkun. He hoped to take a step forward with the help of Jiang Guangkun's uncle, so Zhao Ziqing was also very depressed.
Tonight, Jiang Guangkun was not among the people Zhao Ziqing had an appointment with. It was other people present who told Jiang Guangkun. Zhao Ziqing knew that these people followed Jiang Guangkun's lead. Someone informed Jiang Guangkun, but Zhao Ziqing couldn't do anything about it.
It seems that I have annoyed the beauty. Miss Song, I apologize to you. Just pretend that I didn't say anything. Your friend is also our friend. Even if you have to wait for another hour, we will still wait. When Jiang Guangkun saw that Song Zhi was about to leave, he pulled down his face and apologized. His eyes swept back and forth between Zhao Ziqing and Song Zhi. There was a trace of desire in the depths of his eyes. He thought that these two air stewardesses were really good looking and had good figures. If he could get them together, he would be able to enjoy the blessings of having two wives. Jiang Guangkun, who was fantasizing in his heart, didn't show anything on his face. His main goal was still Zhao Ziqing. He wanted to marry her as his wife. In front of Zhao Ziqing, Jiang Guangkun didn't want to show his bad side. At most, he would secretly eat Song Zhi in the future. Anyway, Song Zhi and Zhao Ziqing were colleagues. He wasn't afraid that he wouldn't have a chance. There was no need to be too anxious.
When Jiang Guangkun spoke, the others also echoed. One of them laughed and said, "Yong Chao, Brother Jiang has apologized. You just said something that you shouldn't have said. Hurry up and apologize to the beauty. Otherwise, Brother Jiang will be angry. After following Brother Jiang for so long, you still don't know that Brother Jiang has the most tender and protective feelings for the fairer sex."
Tsk, how can you say that? Brother Jiang has tender and protective feelings for the fairer sex only for Ziqing. He doesn't have it for other people. You are deliberately trying to make Brother Jiang look bad in front of Ziqing. " Another person laughed and said.
Several people joked without scruples. Zhao Ziqing was a little tired of listening. She pulled Song Zhi and signaled him to ignore these people's words. She had long been used to it. In fact, she usually got along with these people and spoke without thinking. Everyone knew each other well and they were all good friends. There was no need to care too much about these things. It was just that she really didn't like Jiang Guangkun at all, so when others made fun of her and Jiang Bingkun, she was also unhappy.
Moreover, Zhao Ziqing was also a little puzzled in her heart. She heard that Jiang Guangkun's uncle, who was the secretary general, might not be able to continue his job, so her father, who was the deputy director of the Transportation Bureau, didn't nag about matchmaking her and Jiang Guangkun. Just this afternoon, her father still told her that if she really didn't have any feelings for Jiang Guangkun, then she didn't need to feel wronged anymore, but she shouldn't show it too obviously. Out of curiosity, Zhao Ziqing asked her father what was going on. Only then did she know that Jiang Guangkun's uncle was in a bad situation recently, so her father didn't want to deliberately please him, at least not now.
Zhao Ziqing didn't know much about the political struggle in the city. She worked in an airline company and didn't care much about the things in the system. If her father wasn't the deputy director of the Transportation Bureau, Zhao Ziqing wouldn't even know who the secretary general of the Municipal Government was. Her father told her some things in the city, but Zhao Ziqing didn't understand it at all. Anyway, she could kick the annoying Jiang Guangkun away. This was great news for Zhao Ziqing.
Therefore, she was happy in the afternoon. She wanted to introduce a few people with good family backgrounds to Song Zhi. She didn't call Jiang Guangkun, and she didn't know who informed Jiang Guangkun to come over. Although Zhao Ziqing was unhappy, she couldn't show it. She remembered her father's words. She could ignore Jiang Guangkun, but she couldn't show it too obviously because Jiang Bingxuan was still the secretary general. Who knew if he would really come down.
Zhao Ziqing didn't know if the other people present also heard the meaning of the elders in their families, but she saw that they were still flattering Jiang Guangkun. This made Zhao Ziqing a little suspicious. Were these people really trying to curry favor with Jiang Guangkun like before, or were they like her and wanted to distance themselves from Jiang Guangkun in their hearts but didn't show it for the time being?
Zhao Ziqing was used to playing with these people, but at this moment, when Song Zhi saw these people's frivolous appearance, he was extremely angry. He whispered to Zhao Ziqing, "Ziqing, if it wasn't for you, I really wouldn't even be bothered to stay a moment longer. If these are all the candidates you introduced to me, then I feel that they are not as good as those migrant workers.
Song Zhi, you have buried them too ruthlessly. " Zhao Ziqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I think you are wholeheartedly hanging on your Brother Chen's tree.
Ziqing, don't talk nonsense. When he comes over later, if you still talk nonsense like this, I will really be angry. Song Zhi rolled his eyes at Zhao Ziqing. "He and I are just friends. He has always treated me as a younger sister. Don't make trouble."
Hey, we are not blood-related siblings. In this day and age, isn't this kind of brother-sister relationship the easiest to develop a relationship? Look at you still hiding it. Zhao Ziqing covered her mouth and chuckled. She didn't believe what Song Zhi said at all.
The two of them whispered to each other. Jiang Guangkun, who was ignored on the side, didn't want to be left out and interrupted. "Ziqing, what are you talking about with Miss Song? You are laughing so happily. If there is something funny, just say it and share it with us."
"That's right, Sister Ziqing, you are too mean. You are leaving us big men hanging." Another person chimed in. He was one year younger than Zhao Ziqing and had a good relationship with Zhao Ziqing. He spoke very casually.
"Girls' whispering has nothing to do with you guys." Zhao Ziqing smiled and curled her lips.
"Tsk, it is already half past six. Miss Song, when is your friend coming over? We have been waiting for half an hour. Your friend is too arrogant. If there is any delay, he should at least give us a call." Another person let out a discordant voice.
"If you are not willing to wait, then I will leave first." Song Zhi's face was tense. At this moment, she really regretted dragging Chen Xing over. If she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have made a few calls to Chen Xing and forced him to come over.
"Liu Jun, look at how anxious you are. If you are really hungry, go outside and order a snack to eat first." Jiang Guangkun glared at the young man who spoke. When he faced Song Zhi, he already had a smile on his face. "Miss Song, just pretend that he is farting. You are Ziqing's friend. Tonight, we must do our best to be the host. If you leave, then Ziqing will be unhappy, and our dinner will be meaningless. Ziqing, don't you think so?"
Listening to Jiang Guangkun's words, Zhao Ziqing felt so disgusted that she wanted to vomit. Jiang Guangkun thought that he could say some words to please her, but he didn't know that she was very disgusted with him. No matter what he said, Zhao Ziqing would feel disgusted when she heard it.
"Song Zhi, just sit down and don't care about them. Let us sisters chat. They will not starve to death. Anyway, I am not hungry at all." Zhao Ziqing smiled.
As soon as Chen Xing's car arrived at the guest house, it quickly alerted the guest house's boss, Shao Ming. For the main leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, Shao Ming, as the boss, was very attentive. The staff of the parking lot could have no other skills, but they must know how to recognize the license plate of the city leaders' cars. This was an important part of the staff training that the guest house must undergo when recruiting staff. Just as Chen Xing's car arrived, Shao Ming, who was upstairs, received the news. At this moment, Shao Ming was eating with Jiang Bingxuan and Huang Yonggang in a private room. When he received the report from his subordinate, Shao Ming was slightly surprised. He turned his head and looked at Jiang Bingxuan. Secretary General, Mayor Chen is here.
Mayor Chen is here? Jiang Bingxuan was shocked when he heard this. He muttered softly, "I didn't hear that he has any reception activities tonight.
Secretary General, please excuse me for a moment. " Shao Ming excused himself to Jiang Bingxuan, got up and walked out. Jiang Bingxuan didn't have to go out to greet him. After all, he could pretend that he didn't know that Chen Xing was here, and Chen Xing wouldn't know that Jiang Bingxuan was eating here. However, as the boss, he had to go out. Besides, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to show his face in front of Chen Xing.
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