The conference room of 500 people was packed with seats, and the main leaders of the city's major sects were sitting there.
As a member of the Tianxin faction, Yu Xiaolong sat on the edge of the third row.
He boredly observed the various people in the conference room. Most of them he didn't recognize, only a few familiar faces he had come into contact with on a daily basis.
Whenever there are similar activities, Sun Renyi always accompanies him. He is afraid that Yu Xiaolong will talk nonsense with passion, so Sun Renyi does not believe him at all.
Sun Renyi is the oldest in the sect and has experienced the most.
I met Yu Xiaolong before he entered the world of cultivation and stayed with him all the time.
Many times Sun Renyi even felt that he was just a nanny, while Yu Xiaolong was careless and informal, and often easily impulsive when things happened.
Therefore, he always acts as a fire extinguisher to prevent the Tianxin Sect from making too many enemies.
Yu Xiaolong originally didn't want to attend today's meeting, but he couldn't stand Sun Renyi's advice, so he could only sit here.
Many people greeted Yu Xiaolong warmly, while some ignored him at all, and even had a look of contempt in their eyes.
Not long after, Zhou Lie was the first to come out from behind and sat in the middle of the stage, followed by several other people.
According to the name tag on the table, Yu Xiaolong quickly saw Xing Baihu.
The other person is about forty years old, of medium height, not too tall, and has a very popular smile.
If you met him on the street, no one would guess that he was the second-in-command of Section 8.
Xing Baihu sat next to Zhou Lie, talking sideways to him from time to time. The two smiled at each other and seemed to have a very good relationship.
"Everyone, I don't like to be long-winded in meetings, nor do I like to be too polite. The people here today are all from Yihe City, and most of them are acquaintances, so I will try to say as few words as possible in my opening remarks. Everyone is more friendly.
If you are busy, try to reduce the time of the meeting as much as possible so as not to delay everyone." Zhou Lie said.
There was warm applause from below. Everyone was very happy that such a meeting could reduce nonsense.
"The first thing is that Director Wang of the Eighth Branch of Yihe City has retired to second-line work because he is old. His superiors have affirmed all the work he has done during his tenure. At the same time, a new comrade has replaced Wang.
The work of the director. Now I invite Comrade Xing Baihu to speak!" Zhou Lie stretched out his hand.
Xing Baihu, who was sitting next to him, stood up, looked around the venue with a smile on his face, and then bowed.
Said: "Hello everyone, I am Xing Baihu. I am transferred here to work here. I mainly assist Director Zhou in his work. Director Zhou has been here for many years and the work he has done has been recognized by the higher authorities. I am also here to learn.
I hope all my friends will support us!”
There was warm applause from the audience, and Yu Xiaolong also clapped his hands mechanically.
He then spoke for nearly half an hour without a speech script, praising the past work of Yihe City's eight offices and the spiritual practice community, and also made some plans for the future.
Xing Baihu's voice was not high, and his expression was relatively calm. He raised his hands slightly from time to time.
The logic of the speech is very reasonable and easy to understand, without too much bureaucratic accent.
In the eyes of others, Xing Baihu is a very low-key official.
Then the person in charge of the Yihe City Cultivation Association also spoke for a long time. While welcoming Xing Baihu, he also made some requirements and regulations for the city's Cultivation Community.
Zhou Lie said: "In the future arrangements, I will be responsible for the overall work, and Comrade Xing Baihu will assist me, and he will be responsible for the three aspects of finance, personnel, and safety with me. Friends should support his work in the future. If you have any questions, you can directly
Report and respond to Comrade Xing Baihu."
The morning meeting ended with Zhou Lie's speech. At noon, the participants had dinner in a hotel not far away.
Dozens of large tables are arranged very neatly, and everyone sits according to the seating order.
The main leaders of the Eighth Office and the Cultivation Association sat at the first table, and Yu Xiaolong was assigned to the fourteenth table.
After a simple opening remarks, lunch started. Everyone communicated enthusiastically with each other, and the whole venue was bustling and lively.
Xing Baihu, accompanied by his secretary, walked around each table with a tea cup in hand, and drank tea instead of wine to everyone.
Yu Xiaolong's first impression of him was not bad, and he even thought that Xing Baihu was a very good person.
When he spoke on stage, his words were formal, and he also added some humorous words from time to time, making everyone laugh.
During the meal, he clinked glasses with everyone and expressed some blessings.
The whole person seems to have no airs at all, and is even much more approachable than Zhou Lie.
Zhou Lie talks little and is dull. He doesn't like to talk nonsense and has a very straightforward temper. People who know him well don't notice anything, but those who are not familiar with him feel uncomfortable with his attitude.
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to his work, and although he had little involvement in the spiritual practice community in Yihe City, he had very strict requirements.
This has also prevented Yihe City from having major incidents for many years, maintaining the city's safety environment.
He hated cliques and intrigues in politics, and took the initiative to stay away from anything that might happen.
Because of all these attitudes, Zhou Lie has always been as stable as the director.
But time is not forgiving, and no matter how hard you work, you will soon reach retirement age.
Zhou Lie is fifty-seven years old. Although he does not look like an old man close to sixty years old in general, the system is like this and no one can change it.
According to regulations, Zhou Lie will reach the age of retirement in three years, so Xing Baihu will be ranked below him at this time. The above meaning is already clear.
As long as there are no big problems, he will be the choice to succeed Zhou Lie.
Human beings are always very realistic. At the luncheon, many people were courteous to Xing Baihu and kept saying false flattery.
On the contrary, Zhou Lie sat there silently, but only a few people came to speak.
Yu Xiaolong saw the right opportunity, picked up the tea cup, walked over there, and said with a smile: "Hello, Director Zhou."
Zhou Lie glanced at him, with a slight smile on his expressionless face, and asked: "Master Yu, long time no see, how are you these days?"
Yu Xiaolong chuckled and said: "Director Zhou, you just love to joke with me. As for the leader Yu, just call him Yu Yu, haha!"
"Hmph...you don't have a good heart."
Zhou Lie snorted coldly and then asked: "Long time no see, what are you busy with? How is the Tianxin Sect doing? Now that you are more capable, the sect is becoming more and more decent. Do your best and don't let me down.
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Yu Xiaolong picked up the teapot, filled the teapot for the other party, and said: "Under your guidance, the Tianxin Sect will definitely grow and develop! It's just that you are a busy man and you don't have time to be a guest at my place, even if I invite you."
"Tch! You're so glib! I'm quite busy, but I'm just afraid that people like you will cause trouble... Besides, there are so many sects, why would it be appropriate for me to go to your place specifically? How will others see it? You have to pay attention to the impact." Zhou
Lie pouted and said.
"Hey~ You don't have to go directly to my place. You can... you can do something like... a visit. Isn't it justifiable to go to some sects, including mine!" Yu Xiaolong raised his eyebrows.
"Haha... You guy... you're a brat, you've thought of all this? However, I'm getting older and approaching retirement age, so I gradually stop bothering about it. In fact, the Eighth Office already has plans for the visit you mentioned.
Yes, but it’s not me, it’s the deputy director of punishment.” Zhou Lie picked up the tea cup and drank slowly.
When Yu Xiaolong heard this, he lowered his voice and said: Let's take some time to meet alone and report to you if I have anything."
Zhou Lie snorted coldly: "I know what you want to report, haha."
"Hehe... Director Zhou, you are wise! But I still hope you can visit in person. You are the top director, so you must come forward in this matter." Yu Xiaolong nodded.
"Haha... Xiaoxiao, you have to follow the organization's arrangements." Zhou Lie smiled slightly.
"I'm not disobeying the arrangements? I'm just giving some advice! And..."
"Lesbian, how's the food?"
Before Yu Xiaolong could finish his words, he was suddenly interrupted by Zhou Lie.
Just when he was wondering, Xing Baihu's voice came from behind him: "Is this the head of Yu Xiaolong sent by Tianxin?"