When Fang Qiang saw that Li Rui dared to provoke him in front of everyone, he was furious. Anger appeared on his face, but he didn't know how to deal with it. If he fell out with Li Rui, it would make him seem narrow-minded and narrow-minded. However, it was difficult for him to swallow his anger. Just when he was at a loss, the door of the private room opened. The waiter came in with a tray and started to serve the dishes.
Although Ji Gang wanted to see Li Rui make a fool of himself, he didn't want the atmosphere to be too stiff. Otherwise, as the host, he would be embarrassed. Seeing this, he hurriedly got up and led the waiter to serve Fang Qiang's table. Then, he walked to Fang Qiang's side and interrupted, "Secretary-General Fang, drink slowly. I'll have to toast you two more cups later. Thank you for taking care of me and teaching me all these years."
Fang Qiang turned his head and tried to squeeze out a smile. He said, "You're too kind. Haha, Little Ji is so sensible."
Everyone around understood the meaning behind his words. He was implying that Li Rui was not sensible. Some people thought that Li Rui was still young and impetuous. How could he offend a leader over a meal? Some people thought that Li Rui had an affair with Ji Xiaojia. Otherwise, why would he protect her so desperately? Some people thought that Li Rui had offended Fang Qiang this time. Although Fang Qiang was not his immediate superior, it would be difficult for him to survive in the future.
Of course, some people didn't think so. Li Rui was the close follower of the Municipal Party Committee's Secretary, Song Chaoyang. He was also heavily relied on by the Municipal Party Committee's Secretary, Du Minsheng. He was in the limelight and the younger generation would surpass him. Fang Qiang, on the other hand, had been reduced to a nominal Deputy Secretary-General without a big boss. He was like an old tiger that had lost all his teeth. His future was bleak and obscure. If the two of them were to fight, Fang Qiang might not be able to do anything to Li Rui. Perhaps Li Rui would even talk to the Municipal Party Committee's Secretary, Song Chaoyang, and then sink even deeper. Therefore, this conflict seemed to be one where Li Rui was at a disadvantage, but in fact, Fang Qiang might be the one to suffer.
Ji Xiaojia looked at Li Rui in a daze. She did not know why he was arguing with Fang Qiang. Even though she could tell that he was defending her, she did not understand why he would take the risk of offending the leader to protect her. Fang Qiang only wanted to hear her say a few jokes and tease her. But what was this? Which woman in the government was afraid of this? Weren't they already used to it? Sigh, how strange. Why would he do such a thing?
The dishes were served one after another. Soon, the table was filled and the banquet began.
After everyone had eaten a few mouthfuls of food, Ji Gang stood up, raised his wine glass, and said some polite words. It was nothing more than the old-fashioned words of gratitude for everyone's help and support. Then, in the name of "toasting everyone", he downed the wine in his glass. Everyone also stood up. Those who were drinking finished their wine, and those who were drinking also took a big gulp.
After this opening glass of wine, the atmosphere of the banquet was lifted and the banquet officially began. Everyone drank and drank, chatted and laughed. The atmosphere was friendly and lively. The awkward silence caused by the conflict between Li Rui and Fang Qiang was swept away.
However, as the parties involved, Li Rui and Fang Qiang did not give each other any face. Although they did not say anything, they definitely did not toast to each other. It was not a problem that Fang Qiang did not toast to Li Rui. After all, a leader toasting his subordinate was a sign of friendship. It was not wrong not to toast. However, Li Rui also did not toast to Fang Qiang. This was a bit unreasonable, especially when everyone was toasting to Fang Qiang. However, Li Rui did not toast to him no matter what.
Li Rui was very clear in his heart. First of all, he had disrespected Fang Qiang in public, which had completely offended him. Even if he proposed a toast to him, he wouldn't easily get his understanding. Since that was the case, it was better to just ignore him. Secondly, even if he proposed a toast to him, he would definitely refuse or even ignore him. That was equivalent to putting his hot face on his cold butt and asking for a snub in public. He would be ridiculed by everyone. Finally, although Fang Qiang was his superior, he couldn't control him at all. He had nothing to do with him, so he didn't need to care about his opinion and thoughts. Thinking about this, he naturally wouldn't propose a toast to him.
Seeing that everyone was toasting him, Fang Qiang reckoned that Li Rui would also toast him due to the pressure. He was thinking that once Li Rui toasted him, he would pretend not to see him and embarrass him in public so that he could avenge what happened just now. However, after waiting for a long time, Li Rui still did not come. Seeing that all the people who should have toasted him had toasted him, only Li Rui did not come and was eating and drinking as if there was no one around, Fang Qiang knew that Li Rui had no intention of toasting him at all. Fang Qiang was furious. He thought, "I know you are the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and a popular person in the Municipal Party Committee and even the officialdom of Qingyang City, but you don't have to be so arrogant. Not only do you dare to challenge me face to face, but you don't even care about your face. You are simply bullying me. You are riding on my neck and sh * t. If I can bear this, I will not be the deputy secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. I will definitely be laughed to death."
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to get revenge on Li Rui. After drinking a glass of wine sullenly, he suddenly thought of the scene where he bumped into Li Rui downstairs just now. Thinking of the high-profile and luxurious BMW he drove, he was overjoyed. He thought to himself, That's it. I will use his BMW as an example and tell Du Minsheng about his extravagant behavior. Even if that BMW really belongs to his wife's best friend, and Du Minsheng won't punish him, I will make him dirty … Oh, right, I will tell Du Minsheng alone. I am afraid that I won't get the best result. After all, he is a direct subordinate of Du Minsheng. Du Minsheng may cover up for him. I might as well expose it at the general office meeting and make a big deal out of it. I will force Du Minsheng to punish him impartially. I can also take the opportunity to attack his reputation and image. It is killing two birds with one stone. Haha, right, that's what I will do. Motherf * cker, you dare to go against me? You must be tired of living. I can play you to death in minutes, haha … "
Li Rui naturally didn't know what he was thinking. At this time, he was drinking with Ji Xiaojia.
After Ji Xiaojia toasted Fang Qiang, she put down her glass and ate a few mouthfuls of food. Then, without stopping, she toasted Li Rui, the second most distinguished person at the table. Li Rui didn't even think about it. He raised his glass and clinked it with hers. Then, he drank the wine in his glass. Ji Xiaojia filled his glass. She wanted to ask him why he went against Fang Qiang just now, but she was afraid that Fang Qiang was sitting next to her, so she didn't ask. After filling his glass, she went back.
Fang Qiang glanced at her youthful and healthy body, especially at her well-developed buttocks. He secretly glanced at Li Rui. He was puzzled. Could it be that this guy had an affair with Ji Xiaojia? Otherwise, why would he dare to offend his superior for her? This girl was tender and beautiful. She was at the age where water would come out of water with a pinch. This guy was really lucky.
While everyone was eating and drinking, the door of the private room was suddenly pushed open. Two waitresses came in from the left and right, each holding the door open. Another two waitresses each came in with a large rectangular stainless steel plate in their hands. On the plate was an oblong porcelain plate with a beautiful lobster in it. After the two waitresses came in, a beautiful woman dressed in a manager's uniform walked in. She had clear eyes and a smile on her face. This woman was gorgeous and had an extraordinary temperament. It was as if she had a stage light beam effect. As soon as she entered the private room, she attracted everyone's attention. Even Ji Xiaojia was no exception.
When Ji Gang saw this beautiful woman come in, he was overjoyed. He stood up and walked toward her excitedly. He called out, "Ouyang, why are you here?"
Li Rui looked at this scene with a faint smile on his face. His eyes were fixed on the "Ouyang" he was talking about.
That "Ouyang" was not an outsider. She was the General Manager of Shengjing Hotel, Ouyang Xin.
Ouyang Xin smiled and said to Ji Gang, "I'm here to deliver a dish to Director Ji. I also want to propose a toast to Director Ji to congratulate Director Ji on his transfer. I hope Director Ji and all the leaders will take care of my restaurant in the future."
When she was speaking, the two waitresses brought the "cheese baked lobster" from their plates to the two tables.
When everyone saw this, they thought to themselves, This beautiful manager said that she was "delivering a dish", but in fact, it was not a dish at all. Although the two plates were the same dish, they were actually two plates and two servings. Good lord, this beautiful manager was really generous. She gave out two lobster main dishes at once. However, from this side, it could be seen that Ji Gang had a lot of face. Tsk tsk, the first secretary of the city government was really amazing. He could eat anywhere.
In the crowd, Li Rui was still looking at Ouyang Xin with a smile. However, there was a hint of resentment in the corner of his mouth. There was also some resentment deep in his eyes.
Ji Gang was given these two main dishes by Ouyang Xin. In front of everyone, he had a lot of face. He smiled and said, "Oh, Ouyang, you are really too polite. However, I am still very grateful for your kindness. I will accept your kindness. As for the future care, do you still need to say it? We are all friends. There is no need to treat each other like strangers. Come, let me introduce you to a leader. "As he spoke, he turned around and walked toward Fang Qiang.
Although Fang Qiang was the Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee, he did not have the opportunity to know Ouyang Xin. Therefore, when he suddenly saw her face, he was immediately stunned. He wanted to know her immediately. When he saw that Ji Gang was going to introduce him to her, he was overjoyed. He quickly stood up and walked out of his seat.
When Li Rui saw his slightly excited and even flattering behavior, he sneered in his heart.
Ji Gang brought Ouyang Xin to Fang Qiang and waved his hand to introduce her. "Secretary-General Fang, this is the general manager of Shengjing Hotel, Ouyang Xin. She is my good friend. Haha … Ouyang, this is the First Deputy Secretary-General of the Qingyang Municipal Party Committee, Fang Qiang. Secretary-General Fang is my old superior.
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