When Lin Ze and Dong Xiaowan arrived at the private room, they happened to hear Du Qinghua discussing with Dong Qingrui about going to the venue. Comrade Dong didn't have much objection to this. Although he was also familiar with some ugly news in the system, he didn't have much regard for his wife. I still have absolute trust. Otherwise, with the capital of my wife, she could be superior to me as early as thirty years old. She would never be in her early forties and be one level lower than myself in the position. I just reminded her before leaving. She should come back as soon as possible so as not to let her daughter complain to Lin Ze.
Du Qinghua nodded in agreement. As soon as he opened the door, he met Lin Ze and Dong Xiaowan who were about to knock on the door. He couldn't help but reveal a wry smile and said, "I've waited for you all."
"mom."
"Hello, aunt."
The two of them greeted each other one after another. Du Qinghua nodded and smiled and said, "You guys go in first. I'll go out and take care of things. I'll be back in a minute."
"Mom, where are you going?" Dong Xiaowan asked curiously,
Curiosity is only one aspect, and the other aspect is that the talented woman is dissatisfied. What's going on? I finally invited Lin Ze here. It's good for you. You have to go out when we come, so you are not afraid of Lin Ze. Are you happy?
"It's nothing. Mom wants to have a drink with the leader. She'll be here in ten minutes at most. I've already ordered the food just now. You guys eat first." Du Qinghua said,
She was actually very unhappy, but considering that a real quarrel with Xie Shun would be harmful to her and the entire education reform plan, so with Ning Xi's assurance and lobbying, she decided to go over and make a run to avoid really getting into trouble. He was offended and could not complete his task.
Any human being in any circle will have some kind of Achilles' heel. If anyone wants to say that he has no Achilles' heel, the first prerequisite must be that he is a dead person.
Du Qinghua had it, and Ning Xi instantly figured out her weak point through her position, and then struck a fatal blow.
"Drinking with the leader." Dong Xiaowan said in surprise, "Mom, you rarely do this."
Dong Xiaowan was puzzled,
When she was in Huaxin City, let alone meeting Lin Ze because it was important, she rarely went to socialize even if it was to make the most delicious midnight snack for herself. What is going on today?
The other party is a very remarkable person, and the mother is still asking for help from others.
Lin Ze saw Dong Xiaowan's strange expression and didn't say much. He just said casually: "Auntie, you are busy with your business."
After Du Qinghua left, Lin Ze and Dong Xiaowan sat down. Dong Qingrui chatted and drank with Lin Ze warmly. During this period, he casually mentioned something embarrassing about Dong Xiaowan's childhood. The atmosphere was quite lively, but Lin Ze could tell that Dong Xiaowan was a little bit... Absently, Dong Qingrui also forced a smile and seemed a little worried.
When Lin Ze was chatting with Dong Qingrui, he thought about the cause and effect, and then asked with a smile: "Is the person Auntie wants to meet a powerful character?"
"He is a real high-ranking official and a powerful figure." Dong Qingrui smiled without any envy or hatred at all.
"I see," Lin Ze smiled slightly, "Auntie must have a mission when she comes here this time."
"Well, that's true." Dong Qingrui liked Lin Ze's flexible mind very much. Could such a smart man be what Du Qinghua thought was a street gangster? With such a brain, if he couldn't stand out in anything, he would be willing to degenerate into a child. Bastard,
"Dad, you didn't even talk about mom. She only saw me for a few seconds and then left and said she would be back soon. How long has it been?" Dong Xiaowan said angrily,
"Um, well, you know your mother's character. This is how she works. Please forgive me." Dong Qingrui said with a bitter smile,
"Then we can't just go and not come back for more than ten minutes. Do we have to wait until we finish eating before coming back?"
Dong Qingrui touched his nose awkwardly and was speechless.
It is said that my daughter’s arms and legs are turned outwards. This time it has finally been verified on my daughter. But having said that, it is indeed a bit unjustifiable that Lao Du has not come back yet.
In fact, Dong Qingrui knew that there was something fishy and risky in this. After all, his wife worked in Huaxin City. This senior official in Yanjing asked her to come over for a drink for no reason. It was impossible to say that he was not suspicious. Furthermore, this was almost a common practice within the system. Although he is a clean and self-respecting person, it does not mean that he has never been exposed to such officials or things. He is not surprised at all. As for why he did not express any objection or even a slightly supportive attitude, it is purely because he has absolute respect for his wife. I trust and know that my wife is a measured person and will not get into a deadlock.
"Xiao Wan, what are you talking about?" Lin Ze frowned and said, "You can't have aunty accompany me to dinner and not do business."
Dong Xiaowan flattened her mouth and stopped talking.
Lin Ze scolded softly, then turned to Dong Qingrui and said, "Uncle, go out and have a smoke."
"That's fine." Dong Qingrui stood up with a smile,
Dong Xiaowan had no objection to this, but she felt sweet about Lin Ze's thoughtfulness. Smoking was not good, and second-hand smoke was more harmful, so the two men, the old and the young, went out to smoke, while Dong Xiaowan only served Lin Ze with food and wine. , not angry or suspicious,
"Uncle, are you worried?" Lin Ze lit a cigarette and asked calmly,
"A bit." Dong Qingrui frowned and took the cigarette from Lin Ze, and said in a deep voice, "If he hasn't come out within ten minutes, it means that the other party's intention is not simple. After all, the other party is not her direct superior, and there is no need to go through the motions. How long did it take?”
"Did Auntie tell you why you wanted to go there? I mean..." Lin Ze paused and asked, "For what reason."
"Based on her temperament, she shouldn't go as soon as the other party invites her. After all, the other party refused to discuss with her in the afternoon, so if there is no very important reason, she will not go." Dong Qingrui said,
"It cannot be ruled out that someone else will come forward." Lin Ze asked tentatively,
"I don't know about that." Dong Qingrui shook his head and said, "I just think her behavior tonight was a bit abnormal."
"Understood." Lin Ze blew out a puff of thick smoke, "Even if uncle is worried, he will definitely not say anything. This will disappoint auntie. Otherwise, I will be the villain."
"You." Dong Qingrui was stunned for a moment, then said with a wry smile, "Let's not talk about anything else. Even if I have seen your ability in Huaxin City and can invite a bureau-level or even a deputy department-level, after all, it is Huaxin City. , and this is Yanjing, and the person who invited your aunt is a real and powerful official in Yanjing. If there is any mistake, your aunt will be a white robe this time. "
"That's not the case." Lin Ze smiled and shook his head, "I'm not someone who likes to cause trouble. I'm just going to take a look and let my uncle find out what's going on."
"Well, that's fine. If nothing goes wrong, don't be impulsive. It's normal to feel a little aggrieved and be manipulated by others when you're working within the system. As long as it doesn't touch the bottom line, we can tolerate it. Besides, your aunt cares about this project very much. , otherwise I wouldn’t have run over.” Dong Qingrui sighed softly,
"Understood." Lin Ze smiled and turned towards the private room designated by Dong Qingrui. The face that was full of smiles a second ago suddenly turned cold.
Nothing happens,
I'm afraid it's just a matter of time. Even if Du Qinghua is really a measured person who is invulnerable to all kinds of poisons, but against the powerful people in Yanjing who dare to be tough even if they are too soft, and who don't worry about the consequences at all, her little skills The defense may not be successful,
Lin Ze put out his cigarette in the potted plant in the corridor and muttered: "Damn, it's not good to be mean to anyone. To be mean to my future mother-in-law, you really think that my little brother Lin is a scoundrel."
