The smile on Li Jing's face instantly froze. She was tongue-tied and couldn't say a word. "Damn, isn't this old guy deliberately making things difficult for me?" "He asked for my understanding of the school motto. I told him, but he actually asked me to explain it word by word. Isn't he going too far?" She was angry and bitter in her heart. She didn't know how to answer at all. It would be better if she knew the whole sentence of the school motto.
She forced a smile on her face and caught the flaw in Chi Guohua's words. She retorted, "If you explain it word by word, isn't it … Haha … Isn't it a bit picky?"
Chi Guohua said, "No, there are only four words in our school motto. Each word is profound and profound, and the profound meaning needs to be interpreted by picking the words. I also want to judge whether the spirit of the Qingyang government is compatible with the spirit of our school through Mayor Li's understanding of our school's motto. Only when our spirits and aspirations are highly compatible can our cooperation be more sincere and withstand the test of history. "
Only then did Li Jing know that there were only four words in Agricultural University's school motto, but she didn't know which four words it was. She said embarrassedly, "This … uh …"
Chi Guohua saw her embarrassed face and said with a faint smile, "It's just four words. Mayor Li, you can explain it, right? Or you don't know what our school motto is at all, and your words just now were just flattery? "
Li Jing smiled and said, "Of course not. President Chi, you think too much …" After saying that, she looked at Li Rui beside her as if asking for help, hoping that he could help her get through this difficult time.
Li Rui saw her pleading eyes, but he couldn't help because he didn't know what the Agricultural University's school motto was. When they visited the campus in the morning, the assistant president didn't mention it at all. He had never heard of it, so how could he say it now?
Seeing that Li Jing was about to be put in a spot, Ling Shuyao, who had come with her, suddenly interrupted at this critical juncture. "Principal Chi, of course Mayor Li knows your school's motto. During the break just now, he was telling us about the Provincial Agricultural University's motto. Even though it only has four words, 'People, Live, For, Our Roots', it's simple and honest, but it deeply reflects the historical origin of our country as a large agricultural country. It also clarifies the important position that agriculture occupies in our society. The people are the people, and life is the source of livelihood. It could be said that agriculture was the foundation of people's livelihood, and also the most important core of people's livelihood. Of course, this school motto is also a warning to remind millions of people that in any country and in any society, the people's livelihood is the most important. The people's livelihood is the foundation of the country. If the people's livelihood is not stable, nothing else can be said. "
Chi Guohua looked at Ling Shuyao approvingly and said, "Mayor Li, you haven't introduced this female comrade to me yet, right?"
Li Jing secretly gritted his teeth. You don't even care about me, so how can I have the chance to introduce someone else to you? Now you're pushing the blame to me. How hateful. He was also very grateful for Ling Shuyao's sudden help. He waved his hand and introduced Ling Shuyao. "This comrade is Ling Shuyao, Director Ling from our Qingyang Municipal Party Committee's Political Research Office."
There was no problem with her addressing Ling Shuyao as Director Ling. As a non-leading deputy investigator and a member of the Political Research Office, Ling Shuyao's rank was the same as those deputy directors. Therefore, it was not wrong to address her as Director Ling. Of course, Li Jing could also address Ling Shuyao as "Ling Diao", but that was not pleasant to the ear. Secondly, it was a little estranged. It was not as pleasant as Director Ling.
Chi Guohua praised, "Director Ling said it so well. I like it very much!"
Ling Shuyao said calmly, "I didn't say it. Mayor Li said it just now. I just repeated it to her. I'm just showing off in front of an expert. President Chi, please don't take offense."
How could Chi Guohua not know that there was something fishy about it? However, he did not take it seriously. He looked at Li Jing and said with a smile, "Mayor Li, you refused to answer these four words just now. Are you also worried that you're showing off in front of an expert? Mayor Li is really open-minded. It's admirable. "
Li Jing smiled obsequiously and said, "Principal Chi is the one who's truly admirable. Using two questions regarding the school motto, you made us realize more clearly the aspirations and feelings of your school. In this impetuous society, this is really commendable."
Chi Guohua's mind was first confused by the famous painting that Li Rui gave him. Just now, he was moved by Ling Shuyao's sudden answer. Now, he was flattered by Li Jing. No matter how much dissatisfaction he had with Qingyang in his heart, it melted at this moment. He stood up with a smile and said, "Everyone, please take a rest first. I'll call all the members of the docking work group over. We'll go to the big conference room and hold a formal preliminary docking discussion. Everyone, let's talk openly and honestly. In the evening, I'll personally host a banquet to entertain everyone to show our sincerity."
Li Jing and the others did not expect that their trip to Provincial Agricultural University would suddenly take a big turn at this moment. Not only did they not have to suffer the humiliation of Provincial Agricultural University, but they also completely moved the president. They were treated with courtesy by the president and there was a dinner party in the evening. This was like a person who was halfway across a river and was weak from the impact of the waves. He could sink to the bottom of the river and drown at any time. At the moment of life and death, he was suddenly given a boat by the river god. Not only could he climb onto the boat and safely cross the river, but he could also enjoy the delicious wine and delicacies on the boat.
Everyone was extremely happy, and they could not hide the joy on their faces.
Chi Guohua then walked out, leaving only Li Jing and the others in the room. Everyone excitedly talked to each other, and the atmosphere was extremely lively. The gloominess and anger from before were swept away, and it was as if they had entered a new world.
Li Jing said to Ling Shuyao gratefully, "Shuyao, I really don't know how to thank you. If you hadn't spoken up for me just now, I would have been in an awkward position. I've never heard of the other party's school motto, so how would I know what it was? How would I have been able to explain it? Thank you so much. You're so thoughtful. By the way, how did you know about the Agricultural University's school motto? "
Ling Shuyao said, "Mayor Li, you're welcome. No matter who stood up for me, the most important thing is for everyone to work together and do a good job. As for the school motto, I saw it on the entrance ticket of the No. 1 teaching building. Actually, I didn't know that it was the school motto, but it was written by the first president of the Provincial Agricultural University, and it was engraved on the oldest teaching building in the school. I boldly suspected that it was the school motto, and I took a risk to say it just now. I didn't expect that I was right. "
Li Jing sighed and said, "Shuyao, you're so considerate. This trip is all thanks to you. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so smooth."
Li Rui saw that Ling Shuyao was praised by Li Jing, and he was happy for her. However, he felt strange in his heart. Her explanation just now was not too outstanding, so why was it that Chi Guohua was so happy? Could it be that the old man was fascinated by her beauty?
In this trip to Qingyang, Li Jing and Jin Rui could be regarded as beautiful women in the official circle, but in terms of beauty, Ling Shuyao was still the best. Ling Shuyao was not old, and she was naturally beautiful. She had the maturity of a young woman and the tenderness of a young girl. Her cold and elegant appearance was admirable. When such a woman was placed in front of people, as long as it was a man, who wouldn't be tempted? Even a young man like Li Rui could not resist her, let alone an old man in his fifties like Chi Guohua. Li Rui mischievously suspected that he was fascinated by Ling Shuyao's appearance, which was reasonable. However, he could only ask Chi Guohua whether this was the truth.
Not long after Chi Guohua left, the principal's assistant came back to the room. He called Li Rui outside and took him into his office. He returned the painting box to him and said, "Director Li, the principal has said that your gift is too expensive. He can't accept it. Please take it back."
Li Rui did not have a good impression of Chi Guohua before. However, he really did as he said and returned the painting to him. Moreover, after he appraised the true value of the painting, he did not hide it from him. Instead, he told him clearly. This matter was absolutely upright and awe-inspiring. Based on this point, even if he was lofty, arrogant, bookish, and difficult to make things difficult for him and others, he was worth making friends with. Of course, it was a bit inappropriate to say this. The principal was a principal of a department, while he was just a small cadre of a section chief. How could he be qualified to say that the principal was worth making friends with? Even if he wanted to make friends with the principal, the principal might not even look at him in the eye.
Li Rui thought for a moment and said to the assistant, "Can you let me see the principal? I still have a few words to say about this painting."
The assistant also knew that the principal liked this painting very much. However, he did not dare to accept it because the market value was too high. If Li Rui could persuade him to accept it and make him happy, it would be good. He nodded and said, "Okay, please wait a moment."
After he finished speaking, he ran to the opposite office. Not long after he went in, he came out again and waved at Li Rui.
Li Rui held the painting box and walked out of the room. He walked through the corridor and entered the principal's office again.
Chi Guohua had just put down the phone. When he saw Li Rui come in, he raised his hand and said, "Don't try to persuade me to accept this painting. I won't accept it. Take it away."
Li Rui ignored him and walked to the desk. He placed the painting box on it and took out the painting. He unfolded it halfway and revealed the seal. He smiled and said, "Principal Chi, I want to ask you a question now. Do you like this painting? Just tell me if you like it or not. There's no need to say anything else. "
Chi Guohua was slightly stunned and said, "I like it, but I can't …"
Li Rui waved his hand and said, "Okay, the second question. To you, is the scenery of this painting more important or the seal more important?"
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