Hearing his explanation, Li Rui couldn't vent his anger. From Wang Wengui's point of view, there was nothing wrong with doing this. Han Ming admired Lin Yafei, and as a middle-level leader, he could only find ways to let Han Ming see Lin Yafei more often. Hence, he had to get Lin Yafei to accompany him at the banquet. This was also beneficial for Lin Yafei's development. After all, if Han Ming liked her, it was equivalent to having an additional network of connections and a very strong backer. With such a backer taking care of her, her development in the city's television station would be smooth-sailing. If Wang Wengui was replaced by Li Rui, Li Rui would probably do the same. After all, in the bureaucracy, the leader was the most important. Everything had to be done according to the leader's satisfaction.
But the problem was that Li Rui had long treated Lin Yafei as a relative. He had always maintained a hostile relationship with Han Ming. Therefore, when he saw that Wang Wengui wanted Lin Yafei to accompany Han Ming to drink and eat, he was very unhappy. Although he was unhappy, he could not show it in front of everyone. He did not want to embarrass Wang Wengui. Although Wang Wengui was very selfish, he was still Lin Yafei's leader. Furthermore, he had helped Lin Yafei get a job. For such a person, he could only try to maintain a good relationship with him. Otherwise, it would appear that he did not know how to conduct himself properly.
Li Rui thought for a while and smiled. "Which private room did you book? I will toast to Chief Han later. "
Seeing that he was not angry, Wang Wengui heaved a sigh of relief. "I'm at the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea." He thought to himself that this young Chief Li really knew how to conduct himself properly. He did not let go of such an opportunity. He wanted to toast to Han Ming. As an official, it was impossible for him not to be promoted.
But Wang Wengui did not know that Li Rui had a deeper meaning. Li Rui and Han Ming had always been on bad terms. How could he sincerely toast to him?
Li Rui exchanged a few pleasantries with Wang Wengui. He looked at Lin Yafei and turned to return to the car. Wang Wengui and Lin Yafei watched him return to the car.
"Little Lin, if you don't want to participate in this kind of social event, you don't have to force yourself."
Wang Wengui considered it quickly and finally decided to give Lin Yafei a chance to refuse. Although it was important to show goodwill to Han Ming, it was obvious that Li Rui was more important. After all, Li Rui was backed by the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee could easily remove Han Ming, the executive deputy director of the Publicity Department. Han Ming was in the limelight now, but the current director of the Publicity Department, Zheng Zijuan, was younger. She could still hold the position for a few more years, and Han Ming would not be promoted in the short term. Therefore, Li Rui was more important. Li Rui was obviously dissatisfied with taking Lin Yafei to the dinner party. Otherwise, he would not have said "our Yafei", so it was necessary to correct it now.
Lin Yafei was stunned for a moment. She straightened her face and refused, "Director, it's not that I don't want to. I feel very honored to represent the station to participate in this kind of social event. It's also the recognition of all levels of leaders, including you. I'm quite happy."
Wang Wengui listened to her and did not say anything else. His gaze occasionally turned to Li Rui's X5, which was parked at the side of the road. He was curious about the purpose of his visit, but before he had time to think about it, he saw that Han Ming's car had arrived. He hurriedly pulled Lin Yafei and went forward with her to welcome him.
The small parking lot in front of Zuixian Restaurant was already full of cars, so Han Ming got out of the car. Under the escort of the director of the Radio, Film and Television, Shi Guangming, and the director of the television station, Wang Wengui, he walked to the entrance.
Li Rui sat in the car and watched as Han Ming's tall figure walked into Zuixian Restaurant under the escort of Shi Guangming and the others. He could not help but feel envious. When would he be able to receive such treatment? That was the goal that a man should pursue.
But to be honest, he now had the qualifications to enjoy such treatment. If he were in Han Ming's shoes, he would also be surrounded by Shi Guangming, Wang Wengui, and the others. But this was different from Han Ming's situation. Han Ming relied on his real power and status to convince Shi Guangming and the others wholeheartedly. On the other hand, Li Rui was like a fox exploiting the tiger's might by borrowing the name of the Municipal Party Committee's secretary, Song Chaoyang, to gain the respect of others. This was a point that had to be made clear. Otherwise, it would be easy for him to become muddle-headed and arrogant and do things that were not in line with his identity. In the end, he might fail in his official career.
After waiting in the car for half an hour, Li Rui estimated that Han Ming and the others' banquet should have started. He got out of the car and walked to Zuixian Restaurant. He planned to "toast" first so that he would not delay Tan Ruifang's matter later.
As soon as he entered the door, Li Rui bumped into Old Cripple Zheng. When the two brothers met, they naturally had some intimate words to say and held each other's arms for a while.
After greeting each other, Li Rui asked Old Cripple Zheng what kind of wine they were drinking in the private room of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea". Old Cripple Zheng did not know, so he asked the waiter in charge of that private room. The waiter replied that it was the national wine cellar 1573.
Li Rui asked for a bottle of 1573 from the wine rack at the counter. After opening it, he walked to the private room of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea".
In the private room of "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", Han Ming sat in the main seat. On his left sat Shi Guangming and Wang Wengui, and on his right sat Lin Yafei. The other cadres of various levels were lined up in order. The table was filled with delicacies and fine wine.
"Little Lin, let me give you a toast. There's a reason for this toast. Firstly, it's to thank you for toasting me just now. Secondly, it's to wish that your path as a host will only get smoother and higher!"
Han Ming suddenly raised his wine glass and gave a toast to Lin Yafei.
Lin Yafei was flattered. She hurriedly stood up and raised her glass in a flurry. "Minister Han, I …"
Han Ming looked at her and smiled. He put down his wine glass and reached out to hold her smooth wrist. He pulled her back to her seat and said amiably, "You don't have to be so polite. It's time to get off work now. Minister Han is not here. Everyone here is a good friend, haha." His words were beautiful, but his face carried the air of a leader. Everyone could see that he was pretending to be amiable.
Lin Yafei said slowly, "Okay … Okay. Then I'll sit here shamelessly, Minister Han."
Han Ming smiled. "Can't you see that I'm sitting here too? Let's raise our glasses and drink. "
The two of them raised their glasses and clinked them.
Shi Guangming smiled and interrupted, "Minister Han, you can drink as much as you want. Little Lin, you have to drink."
Wang Wengui had long forgotten his guilt towards Lin Yafei. He cheered, "Little Lin, you have to drink. It's just a glass. It's okay to drink a few glasses!"
The others also laughed as they watched the leader drink with the beautiful hostess. It seemed that this scene was ambiguous.
At this moment, the door was suddenly pushed open. A tall figure walked in with a bottle of wine and said with a smile, "Minister Han, let me toast you!"
Han Ming had already finished the wine in his glass. Although Shi Guangming asked him to drink as much as he wanted, how could he cheat in front of such a beautiful woman like Lin Yafei? Moreover, he was not afraid of this wine. He was about to put down his glass when he heard people talking. He looked up at the door and was slightly surprised when he recognized the person. He thought, "Why is he here?"
Lin Yafei was about to drink the wine in her glass when she saw Li Rui walk into the private room with a smile. Her heart skipped a beat, but she could not drink the wine no matter what. A pair of beautiful eyes stared at the unexpected guest without blinking.
Shi Guangming was surprised and happy when he saw that it was his old friend, Li Rui. He stood up and greeted him. "Minister Li, why are you here? Haha, it's good to see you here. "
Li Rui shook hands with him and nodded to Wang Wengui and the others. He went to Han Ming's side and said with a smile, "Minister Han, I heard that you were eating here. No matter what, I had to come and toast you. Where is your glass? I'll pour it for you. "
Han Ming was very strange. How did he know that he was eating here? He did not know if someone told him, or if he saw him just now. Although he did not like him in his heart, and even hated him, seeing that he was so polite, he could not reach out and hit him. He said with a smile, "Minister Li, you are too polite."
Li Rui no longer paid any attention to him. Seeing that the wine cup in front of him was empty, he filled it up and passed it to him. He smiled and said, "Minister Han, let me give you a toast. I wish you a prosperous career and good health!"
These words were very common and had been repeated many times. However, when it came from the mouth of Li Rui, the first secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, it still carried a lot of weight. Wang Wengui and the others looked at Han Ming. They thought that this leader had a lot of face. Even the first secretary of the Municipal Party Committee came over to toast him.
Han Ming had just finished his glass of wine with Lin Yafei and had not eaten anything yet. Even if he was good at drinking, he did not want to drink another glass without eating anything. However, after hearing Li Rui's nice words and seeing all the staff looking at him with admiration, he could not bring himself to refuse. So, he said thank you and picked up his glass of wine to drink.
Li Rui waited for him to put down his glass and poured him another glass. He praised, "Minister Han, you have a good tolerance for alcohol!"
Han Ming then realized that he did not drink the toast he gave him. He slightly frowned and said, "Minister Li, you are wrong. Why didn't you drink the toast you gave me? "
Li Rui sighed, "Minister Han, you don't know. It's not that I don't want to drink with you. It's just that I really can't drink." As he spoke, he put down the wine bottle and unbuttoned the two buttons in the middle of his shirt. He showed the gauze to Han Ming and said, "I am injured. The doctor said that I cannot drink. I can only give up temporarily."
Han Ming saw that he had nothing to say. He could only put on a fake smile and said, "Remember that you owe me a glass of wine. When you recover, you have to return it."
Li Rui smiled and agreed. He then toasted Shi Guangming and Wang Wengui. After toasting these two old friends, he wanted to pour wine for the other officials. However, the officials did not dare to accept it. They all stood up and refused.
Li Rui did not refuse. In the end, he walked behind Lin Yafei and placed his left hand on her shoulder. Lin Yafei's body trembled and her face turned red. She could not help but look at him.
Li Rui ignored her. He looked around at the crowd and smiled at Han Ming, "Minister Han, Bureau Chief Shi, Station Chief Wang, friends from the publicity department, let me make it clear that Yafei's sister is my sister-in-law. Yafei is my good sister. In the future, please take care of her. I thank everyone on her behalf."
After he said this, Shi Guangming, Wang Wengui and the others expressed their opinions.
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