Jiang Bingxuan raised his hand and knocked on the door. The sudden knock stunned everyone in the room, and the tense atmosphere suddenly became stagnant. Jiang Guangkun subconsciously thought that it was the waiter who knocked on the door. He cursed the waiter for not coming at the right time. Then he turned around and ordered another man, "Yong Chao, go and open the door."
The man called Yong Chao nodded. When he walked past Chen Xing, he glanced at Chen Xing again with the same provocative look. These young people were in the same circle, so naturally, they were on the same side. Although Chen Xing's words were directed at Liu Donghai, it was also an indirect slap in their faces. Except for Jiang Guangkun's uncle who was the secretary general, their fathers were all cadres from the level of section chief to the level of deputy director. Chen Xing said that Liu Donghai's father was not qualified to toast him, which was really harsh to their ears. It was no less than saying that they were not qualified to toast him.
"Brother Chen." After Jiang Guangkun gave the order, his eyes fell on Chen Xing again. He raised his eyebrows and thought, "I'm being polite to you now, so I still call you brother Chen. But if you don't apologize to Donghai, it means that you are not giving us face. At that time, I won't call you brother Chen anymore. Think about it yourself."
As Jiang Guangkun said this, a cold light flashed in his eyes. It was equivalent to warning Chen Xing that if he did not apologize to him just now, he would have to bear the consequences!
"What's wrong with you guys? A good meal turned out like this." Zhao Ziqing stood in the middle and looked at both sides. Her heart was also very depressed. Today's meal was arranged by her, and now that things had turned out like this, it would be strange if her mood was good, and both sides were her friends. Not to mention that she didn't like Jiang Guangkun, but Liu Donghai had a good relationship with her, at least she felt more pleasing to the eye than Jiang Guangkun. Of course, the most important thing was that Liu Donghai's father was only a Deputy Division Level cadre, and the Civil Affairs Bureau couldn't compare to the Traffic Bureau, so Liu Donghai wouldn't act high and mighty in front of her like Jiang Guangkun, so the two of them had a good time together, which also determined that their relationship wouldn't be too bad.
What Chen Xing and Song Zhi said just now was directed at Liu Donghai, so Zhao Ziqing was in a dilemma at this moment. She definitely could not let Song Zhi suffer, but she could not let Liu Donghai be bitterly disappointed. This also put her in a difficult position. She didn't know what to do, but she stood in the middle of the two sides and made up her mind to calm the situation down.
Jiang Guangkun and Zhao Ziqing were only talking for a few seconds. At this moment, after the man named Yong Chao opened the door, he was directly stunned. He did not open the door completely, so the people in the private room did not notice who was standing at the door.
The man was in a daze, but Shao Ming glared at him. He thought to himself, "Whose child is so insensible? At this time, he did not quickly open the door, but blocked the door." Shao Ming wanted to scold him, but when he thought that Chen Xing was sitting inside, he did not dare to be presumptuous. Jiang Bingxuan did not say anything, so why was he so anxious?
You are Wu Yong Chao, right? Unexpectedly, Jiang Bingxuan actually recognized him. However, Jiang Bingxuan's tone was not very sure, but since he could call out his name, it was obvious that he had some impression of him. This was also because Jiang Guangkun usually hung out with a few people, and Jiang Bingxuan treated Jiang Guangkun as his own son. He also paid attention to Jiang Guangkun's daily friends, so he knew who they were with, so Jiang Bingxuan could call out Wu Yong Chao's name based on his impression.
Only when Jiang Guangkun called out Wu Yong Chao's name did Wu Yong Chao return to his senses. He looked excited. Uncle … Uncle Jiang, you know me?
Yes, of course I know. Jiang Bingxuan smiled and replied absent-mindedly. His eyes had already glanced past the other person and into the room. If it was not for the fact that he did not know what was going on with Chen Xing inside, he would not be in the mood to talk to him. He would have gone straight in. At this time, Jiang Bingxuan suddenly remembered that he should send a text message to his nephew first. His behavior tonight was really not the slightest bit of his usual style of doing things. He was already at a loss, and when it came to the hat of an official, how could he maintain a normal state of mind?
Yong Chao, who are you talking to? Wu Yong Chao standing at the door and talking had already attracted the attention of the people in the room. Jiang Guangkun felt that another voice was a little familiar, so he asked aloud.
Oh, why am I standing there like a fool? Hearing Jiang Guangkun's words, Wu Yong Chao patted his forehead and hurriedly opened the door. He also stepped aside to let Jiang Guangkun in. Uncle Jiang, please come in, please come in.
As soon as the door was opened, Jiang Bingxuan saw Chen Xing inside. At this time, Chen Xing was standing beside the table, facing the direction of the door. His nephew was also standing, diagonally facing Chen Xing. Jiang Bingxuan felt that something was wrong. At this moment, he did not have time to think too much. He put on a smile and walked towards Chen Xing. When Jiang Guangkun saw his uncle, who was the secretary general, came in, a flash of joy flashed across his face. He raised his head even higher, and his nostrils were in the sky. From inside to outside, he was full of arrogance. His expression towards Jiang Bingxuan became normal, and he quickly walked up to him. Uncle, you are here for me, right? What a coincidence! How did you know that I was eating here?
Mayor Chen, I heard from Shao Ming that you were also eating here, so I came to propose a toast to you.
Jiang Guangkun walked towards his uncle, but Jiang Bingxuan walked towards Chen Xing. Both of them spoke almost at the same time. Jiang Guangkun saw that his uncle did not pay attention to him, but was instead smiling at Chen Xing. Jiang Guangkun was stunned for a moment. After listening carefully to Jiang Bingxuan's words, Jiang Guangkun was completely dumbfounded. His originally small eyes widened to the point that his eyeballs almost fell out. One could imagine how shocked Jiang Guangkun was at this moment. His body trembled uncontrollably, and his heart was already in turmoil. Who could tell him that the scene in front of him was not real?
Not only Jiang Guangkun, there were several sounds of inhaling in the private room. Obviously, the way Jiang Bingxuan called Chen Xing had shocked all the young people present. Zhao Ziqing was so shocked that she covered her small mouth. She looked at Chen Xing with eyes full of disbelief.
Jiang Bingxuan did not notice the abnormality of his nephew. As for the other young people in the private room, Jiang Bingxuan did not even have the mood to pay attention to them. His mind was completely focused on Chen Xing. Seeing that Chen Xing did not respond, Jiang Bingxuan smiled again and pulled Jiang Guangkun over. Mayor Chen, Guangkun is my nephew. I did not expect that you would know him.
Jiang Bingxuan did not feel the abnormality, but Shao Ming, who was at the side, was a bystander. His eyes swept around, and Shao Ming saw the expression of everyone present. Immediately, he felt that something was wrong. The reality … seemed to be not like what they had imagined? Shao Ming was still pondering in his heart. Chen Xing had already opened his mouth to speak. He looked at Jiang Bingxuan with a face full of ridicule. So he really is your nephew. I thought it was a fake. It seems that this young man is not bragging.
He must be my nephew. If he is fake … Hmm, bragging? Jiang Bingxuan swallowed the words that he wanted to say. A trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes. From Chen Xing's tone, there was something wrong?
Secretary General Jiang, your nephew is not bad. Very good. Chen Xing smiled and patted Jiang Bingxuan's shoulder. He turned his head and looked at Song Zhi. Let's go. We are not welcome here.
Mayor, let me see you off. Shao Ming's eyes and feet were sharp. He took big steps and followed behind Chen Xing. Jiang Bingxuan, who was at the side, did not have time to react.
Coming back to his senses, Jiang Bingxuan quickly followed him out, leaving the group of young people in the private room looking at each other in dismay. At this moment, everyone looked at each other, and no one said a word. At this moment, everyone only had one thought in mind. That person was indeed not bragging to the heavens just now, but he had the qualifications to say such words!
Jiang Bingxuan and Shao Ming sent Chen Xing to the car together. Chen Xing looked indifferent and didn't say anything to him. However, Jiang Bingxuan felt that Chen Xing's alienation towards him was even more obvious. This made Jiang Bingxuan want to cry but have no tears. Watching Chen Xing's car drive away, Jiang Bingxuan hurriedly returned to his nephew's private room. Guangkun, why are you eating with Mayor Chen? Jiang Bingxuan looked at his nephew. He said it was a question, but his tone sounded more like an interrogation.
Uncle, I … I didn't know he was Mayor Chen. Jiang Guangkun wanted to bang his head against the wall. He was Ziqing's friend. Tonight's dinner was arranged by her. I only helped her book the private room.
Jiang Bingxuan followed his nephew's gaze. When he saw Zhao Ziqing, Jiang Bingxuan frowned. He roughly remembered that this beautiful little girl in front of him was Zhao Kai's daughter. You know Mayor Chen?
I … I don't know him either. I only know the woman next to him. She's a colleague from my company. Zhao Ziqing shook her head. She was still in a trance. Jiang Bingxuan, who used to be respected by others, seemed to be no different from an ordinary person. In front of people with a higher status than him, he still had to bow and scrape.
Then what was going on with you guys just now? Jiang Bingxuan's question was directed at his nephew, Jiang Guangkun. Chen Xing's last sentence seemed to be a compliment to his nephew. Jiang Bingxuan knew that he had to listen to the truth, otherwise, he wouldn't have acted like that.
Jiang Bingxuan waited for his nephew to answer. Jiang Guangkun's mouth opened and closed. He didn't dare to say what happened just now. No matter how stupid he was, he knew that he had poked a hole in the ground. The mayor, who looked only a few years older than them, was actually the mayor. That was the mayor! Jiang Guangkun sighed. He actually threatened to be rude to the mayor. Could there be anything more tragic than this? In the face of his uncle's questioning, Jiang Guangkun didn't dare to tell the truth.
Uncle Jiang, we didn't know he was Mayor Chen. That Miss Song is Ziqing's colleague. He is a friend of Miss Song. We also thought he was just an ordinary person. So when he arrived a little late, we said a few rude words and angered him. In the end … in the end, Uncle Jiang, as you can see, he was so angry that he left first. Liu Donghai said in a low voice. He deliberately wanted to cover up that there was nothing wrong with them, but his face showed that he was very guilty.
Hearing Liu Donghai's words, Jiang Bingxuan's body shook and his face turned pale. He only felt that his chest was suffocating. He didn't even bother to ask whether Liu Donghai was telling the truth. He was sure that Liu Donghai wouldn't dare to lie to him. However, he didn't tell him the whole story. He just avoided the important points and dwelled on the trivial ones. But that was enough to let Jiang Bingxuan know what he thought before he came here. His nephew didn't win glory for him, but caused trouble for him.
It wasn't the first time that his nephew had caused trouble. Most of the time, he didn't even need to show up. When others knew that Jiang Guangkun was his nephew, they would rush to clean up after him. Why? It was because he was the Secretary-General. But where did his power come from?
The trouble that his nephew caused this time might not be a big one, but it was enough to make Jiang Bingxuan really desperate. For him, who had a bleak future, this was no different than being pushed from the edge of a cliff, and someone pushed him from behind, making him fall into the abyss.
Hey, he was really a good nephew of the Secretary-General. Shao Ming stood at the door and heard the conversation in the private room clearly. The corner of his mouth slightly raised. Although he controlled his expression, there was a trace of mockery in his expression. The next moment, Shao Ming couldn't help but sigh for Jiang Bingxuan. This Secretary-General Jiang … He didn't know if he would still be Secretary-General Jiang in the future.
Zhao Ziqing was in a daze for a while. She glanced at the others and then walked out of the private room silently. She went to the front desk to pay the bill. Zhao Ziqing left the guest house without saying a word. At this time, no one was in the mood to ask her where she was going.
Dad, where are you? Zhao Ziqing returned to the car and immediately called her father.
I … I'm eating out. What's the matter? On the other end of the phone, Zhao Kai was tongue-tied and stuttering. It was obvious that he was drunk.
Dad, come back first. I have something important to tell you. Zhao Ziqing said anxiously.
You … What's the matter? Didn't you go out with your colleague to play? Zhao Kai couldn't speak very smoothly. Fortunately, his mind was still clear. He remembered that his daughter went out with her colleague.
Dad, my colleague knows Mayor Chen. Do you think it's important? Zhao Ziqing didn't hide it anymore. She directly revealed her trump card. She knew that saying this would definitely make her father "sober up".
As expected, Zhao Kai woke up with a start. He looked around and said that he was going to make a phone call. Without saying anything, he walked out. Tonight, the boss of a construction company was treating him to dinner. He had a favor to ask of him, so he didn't have to worry about anything.
Qing Qing, you said that your colleague knows Mayor Chen? Don't tell me you also drank too much? After Zhao Kai went out, the first thing he did was doubt. He had just met his daughter's colleague at noon. She was quite a pretty girl. Although she was pretty, how could she know Chen Xing?
Dad, why would I lie to you? I'm still in the guest house now. She just left with Mayor Chen. By the way, Secretary-General Jiang was also there. Do you think it's fake?
Wait for me. I'll go back right away. Zhao Kai didn't ask further. Hearing that Secretary-General Jiang was at the guest house, Zhao Kai didn't have any doubts anymore.
There was a western restaurant in the city center. After leaving the guest house, Chen Xing and Song Zhi came here. Song Zhi said that he wanted to eat western food. Chen Xing could only smile bitterly and come with him. He wasn't interested in western food, but he would eat it once or twice to adjust his taste.
I'm really starving. I just ate a few mouthfuls. It's not even enough to fill my teeth. As soon as Song Zhi sat down, he complained bitterly.
Who asked you to have a meal with them and drag me along to suffer with you? " Chen Xing smiled and shook his head.
Ziqing was a good colleague of mine. If she wanted to treat us, I couldn't say no. Who would have thought that the people she invited were all arrogant people. Song Zhi pouted. Yes, I vented my anger just now, but I must have embarrassed Ziqing. I don't know if she's angry with me. I forgot to call her.
You don't need to call her. She will call you later. As for being angry, I don't think she will be angry with you. I'm afraid she wants to be closer to you. Chen Xing smiled faintly.
How do you know? Song Zhi looked at Chen Xing suspiciously. Seeing Chen Xing's confident face, Song Zhi pouted. You are so sure. It's as if you are a roundworm in her stomach.
Are you scolding me or praising me? Chen Xing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
They chatted for a while. Chen Xing looked at the time. I guess your friend will call you soon. If she says she will come to see you later, I'll leave first.
If she comes, she will come. Why are you in such a hurry to leave? When Song Zhi heard that Chen Xing was leaving, she was unhappy. Deep in her heart, she subconsciously wanted to spend more time with Chen Xing. This feeling made her very comfortable. Even she couldn't tell what kind of feeling it was.
If she comes, she won't come alone. Maybe her father will come too. I won't stay. Chen Xing explained. In fact, he also wanted to get rid of Song Zhi, the third wheel.
It was so inconvenient to bring her along. He couldn't do anything he wanted … For example, if he wanted to go to He Li and Chu Rong's place, he really couldn't go.
Oh, then you go first. Song Zhi was a little disappointed. She more or less realized that Zhao Ziqing's father was also an official. Now that there was such a chance to curry favor with the mayor, Zhao Ziqing would definitely tell her father in time. There was an 80 to 90% chance that she would really come with them.
After a moment of silence, Song Zhi thought of something. She rolled her eyes and said, Brother Chen, I need your help with something. You have to promise me.
What is it? Chen Xing looked at Song Zhi warily. He knew that this little girl was also good at causing trouble. He was afraid that she would cause some trouble.
It's not a trouble. Look at your eyes. It's as if I'm going to trick you. Song Zhi said discontentedly. Her pair of exquisite big eyes were rolling sneakily. My parents have been urging me to find a boyfriend. A few days ago, they issued a wanted order for me. If I don't find a boyfriend, they will make me go on a blind date. They asked me to bring a boyfriend home during the New Year. They said it was the last warning. Otherwise, they will force me to go on a blind date.
I see. You want me to introduce a boyfriend to you, right? When Chen Xing heard that it was about this matter, he immediately felt relieved. He casually said, "Just tell me what kind of person you want. I'll definitely find you a satisfactory one. Aren't civil servants quite popular nowadays? I'll get someone to look for you from all the government agencies in the city. I'll pick an outstanding one for you. When your parents see that you've found a government employee, they'll definitely be grinning from ear to ear."
No, he doesn't need your help. Song Zhi stared at Chen Xing angrily. I want you to pretend to be my boyfriend during the New Year and go home with me.
What did you say? Chen Xing, who was drinking coke, almost spat it out.
I said, pretend to be my boyfriend. Just for one day. How about it, Brother Chen? Song Zhi looked at Chen Xing with a smile. Her voice was as sweet as a spoiled child.
No, no, no. You are not tricking me. It is purely a bad idea. Chen Xing refused flatly without thinking.
Seeing that Chen Xing did not agree, Song Zhi pouted. Just as she was about to argue with Chen Xing again, the phone rang. Song Zhi, where are you? I am really sorry tonight. I didn't treat you well. I even caused you and your friend to have a bad meal. Please don't be angry with me. Just as Chen Xing said, when Zhao Ziqing called, she did not mention Song Zhi's words at all. Instead, she apologized.
It's okay. I am also in the wrong. Song Zhi smiled and looked in Chen Xing's direction. Chen Xing was right.
It's good that you are not angry. By the way, where are you now? I will go to find you. I didn't treat you well tonight. You haven't eaten much. You must be hungry now. I will treat you to something else. Zhao Ziqing said enthusiastically. She wanted to ask if Song Zhi was still with Chen Xing, but she was afraid that if she asked, Song Zhi would think that she was too utilitarian, so she held back. At this moment, her father was standing beside her, listening to her phone.
I am already eating now. Ziqing, what happened last night is nothing. Don't always feel sorry. Song Zhi said with a smile. She did not want Zhao Ziqing to come at this time.
You are already eating? Zhao Ziqing blinked her eyes in surprise. She exchanged a look with her father and said, "Where are you now? I will go there right now. We can have a good talk.
I am at XX Western Restaurant on Huaixi Road. " Song Zhi rolled her eyes. Zhao Ziqing insisted on coming, so she had to tell her where she was.
As soon as Song Zhi hung up the phone, Chen Xing said with a smile, "I am right. Wait for your friend here. I will leave first."
She will not come so soon. You don't have to leave in a hurry. Let's continue what we were talking about just now. "
"Well, I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent to deal with. I have to go back to the office. Let's talk tomorrow."
After Chen Xing said that, he got up and left without hesitation. Song Zhi was so angry that she stared at him.
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