Before getting off work, I suddenly received a call from secretary Jiang Weimin, saying that Mayor Yao decided to hold a banquet on the second floor of the government guest house to receive Zhou Jing and cleanse him. The leading cadres of the government, except for a few leaders who were on business trips,
, everyone else attended.
Several leaders from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee will also participate and ask Zhou Jing to make some preparations. Zhou Jing nodded and said yes, secretly thinking that the wine table might be more lively in the evening. He was still very confident in his ability to drink.
Of course, the premise is one-on-one and no wheel battles.
In fact, before coming here, he also considered how to deal with the situation at the wine table, and specially prepared some hangover pills. Zhou Jing opened his briefcase, took out two white pills, and drank them with tea. This hangover pill is the most popular on the market.
Launching new products is very effective in dealing with wine parties.
In society, many people are quite critical of officials drinking. Although there are disadvantages of eating and drinking with public funds, it is undeniable that the wine culture has a long history in China and has penetrated into almost every aspect. As a special cultural carrier, it plays an important role in social interactions.
It occupies a unique position in the country, and there has always been a saying that no feast is complete without wine. However, throughout history, there are few officials in the past dynasties who do not drink at all.
On many occasions, wine is spread as a special cultural symbol, which also contains rich connotations. It can express etiquette, set off the atmosphere, and also convey mood. It is the key to open a man's heart. This is true of any other food.
Hard to replace.
From ancient times to the present, many popular poems and other immortal masterpieces were written by literati and poets when they were in high spirits after drinking, and officials and wine have an indissoluble bond. In a sense, this is also the case.
This cultural inheritance should be understood.
Although he took anti-alcoholic medicine, Zhou Jing still felt that he might drink too much at night, because Jiang Weimin’s reminder on the phone was actually a hint, reminding him of the previous Municipal Party Committee Organization Minister and the Mayor’s comments on the Provincial Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office No. 3
He also felt that there was a high possibility of being knocked down at the wine table at night. In fact, that was fine. Even if he was drunk, having someone help him back to the room might help him vent his anger.
The knots he had in the past were now relieved, so there was no need to worry about it. Considering this aspect, Zhou Jing felt that he had to be drunk after this meal. Therefore, when he opened the door and left, he felt generous.
A sense of heroism.
At the top of the stairs, I happened to meet the office director Gu Chengxi. They went downstairs side by side. They waited for the two deputy mayors below. After introducing each other, they got into the car and rushed to the government guest house. They went up to the second floor and saw what was going on inside.
It was very grand, with banners in front and lanterns hung everywhere. It was very festive, and the waitresses in bright red cheongsams, all slim and outstanding in appearance, were busy coming and going. Zhou Jing
He felt that the scene was too formal, and he actually wanted it to be more simple, but the other party also had good intentions, so he took it as it came, and sat and chatted with the two deputy mayors. Officials came from time to time, Gu Chengxi
She always stayed by his side, helped introduce him, and was very attentive. As a result, she won Zhou Jing's friendship on the first day they met.
Some of the leaders on the government side are not at home. Among them, Lai Dabao, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor, led a team to go out for inspection. It will take some time before he can come back. And he is responsible for government offices, science and technology, human resources and
Guan Jiali, deputy mayor of social security, high-tech industry, smuggling and customs liaison, and government secretary-general Lu Hengsheng and others went downstairs to conduct investigations and research. They will not be back for two days. Everyone else has met.
, some of them seemed to be very enthusiastic towards Zhou Jing, vaguely mentioning Vice Mayor Xie's affairs in their words, and even gloating about his misfortune. This shows that the officialdom is complicated, and there are still people here who hope that something will happen to Vice Mayor Xie.
Everyone sat around the table drinking tea and chatting, waiting for the arrival of Mayor Yao Shengli. Zhou Jing was smiling broadly. While expressing his goodwill, he did not talk much. In his opinion, there are very few people who are really willing to do practical things.
Those who speak, and those who do important things, know very well that the tongue is actually a curse, a thing that brings disaster. If you talk too much, you can easily hurt others. If you are not careful and have a slightly narrow-minded mind, your words will definitely hurt others.
, even if you want to be clever and opportunistic, it is easy to flatter the horse and cause misunderstandings. Therefore, the most important thing is to keep your mouth shut, speak less and listen more. If you speak less, people will have weight.
Sure enough, Zhou Jing's stability has added a lot of impression points to him. Some officials who originally didn't trust him because he was young also took a high look at this young man. They all have become powerful in officialdom.
Characters, it is very clear that what talented people compete with is not who can speak well, but who can hide better. The deeper you hide, the harder it is to guess, and it is easy to have the last laugh. Two deputy mayors used the topic
, I wanted to take the exam for Zhou Jing, but he was cleverly bypassed by him, looking very sophisticated.
After waiting for a while, there was still no sign of Mayor Yao Shengli. Everyone closed their eyes to rest. The scene became somewhat dull. Gu Chengxi stood up and walked out. Zhou Jing also left his seat and went to the bathroom. When he came out, he saw Gu Chengxi standing there.
On the steps outside, he was making a call on his mobile phone. He walked over quickly, lit a cigarette, looked into the distance, waited for the other party to close the line, and then asked: "Not here yet?"
Gu Chengxi sighed, nodded and said: "Yes, I am still discussing work with the cadres of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department. During this period, there are two important assessment indicators, which are determined by the higher ups. This survey
The result is very important, and Secretary Shengli has been watching it."
Zhou Jing smiled and said meaningfully: "Thank you very much, Lao Gu."
Gu Chengxi understood and smiled: "You're welcome, this is my job, so I have to do it well."
"How's your drinking capacity?" Zhou Jing saw that everyone at the table seemed to be very drinkable, so he took precautions and thought about finding a bodyguard for himself. He had just arrived in Xiling and was not familiar with the others. Gu Chengxi
Of course he is a very suitable candidate.
Gu Chengxi also noticed something, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and whispered: "It's okay, but it can't be compared with those others!"
Zhou Jing smiled slightly and said in a low voice: "I don't have a good drinking capacity. I can only drink half a catty. If it's any higher, I'll get drunk easily."
Gu Chengxi laughed, leaned over, and whispered: "It doesn't matter, Mayor Shengli's mantra has always been to drink well, drink down, he is famous in the province, and there are very few here.
opponent."
Zhou Jing grinned and said with a smile: "When the critical moment comes, you have to help me and don't let me get too drunk at the wine table."
Gu Chengxi thought for a while and said, "Okay, then I will help you find a way, but remember, don't reveal the secret, otherwise it will be difficult to explain."
After saying that, he called a waitress, whispered a few words to her, waved her hand, and the waitress looked at Zhou Jing, smiled and left.
Zhou Jing also woke up and gave a thumbs up, secretly praising Gu Chengxi for being smart enough to use such a method. However, he did not expect that this was actually a method commonly used by many leaders. Otherwise, there would be so much hospitality work and he would have to show enthusiasm.
Thoughtfulness and etiquette are too much to bear, so many secretaries have come up with this method, adding water to the wine, to relieve their leaders' worries and solve their problems.
Gu Chengxi is the director of the Municipal Party Committee Office and often engages in reception activities, so he is very aware of these. Moreover, he also knows that at the wine table tonight, Zhou Jing may have to take turns toasting. It is too real and will definitely be too much to bear, so he told the waitress,
When the time comes, stand next to Zhou Jing. When refilling the wine for him, you can pay attention to some methods and mix it with Sprite, and you can handle it easily.
The two were chatting at the door. After a while, they saw a group of more than a dozen people arriving from outside. Among them, next to Mayor Yao Shengli, there were three cadres from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee, and the rest were from Xiling.
There are two beauties who are members of the column team of the city TV station. One of them is very outstanding. One has a beautiful oval face, light eyebrows, and is pretty and charming. She is wearing a white dress and black high heels. She has a slender figure and stands out among the crowd.
, looked very eye-catching, even Yao Shengli was attracted by her grace. She seemed to be in a good mood, laughing heartily from time to time, while the beauty next to her seemed a bit low-key, always following behind.
Everyone entered the room and rearranged their seats. Three chairs were added to the main table so that several leaders of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department could sit there. Several deputy mayors next to them were crowded together. This was the nature of the reception.
There was a slight change, as if he was borrowing flowers to offer Buddha statues, and showing his goodwill to several officials from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee. Such behavior made Zhou Jing feel a little embarrassed, but he could keep his composure and sit calmly all the time.
On the chairs, the people in the audience were chatting and laughing without showing any displeasure. Zhou Jing knew very well that Yao Shengli was a pragmatic cadre who focused on his work and did not deliberately neglect himself. Therefore, he did not care about anything.
After Yao Shengli took his seat, the waiters came in like butterflies in flowers and placed the exquisite dishes one after another. Yao Shengli made a speech first. He was very skillful, comprehensive and flawless. He was chatting and laughing, and everyone was changing glasses.
, the atmosphere was harmonious and full of laughter, and several officials from the Propaganda Department seemed to be at ease, even a little overshadowed by the guests. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, a director named Liu raised a glass to Zhou Jing, and said
He proudly showed off that he was very familiar with the two directors of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and often visited them.
After Zhou Jing heard this, he naturally did not dare to be disrespectful and stood up to retaliate, but the other party refused. When he was joking, his cell phone suddenly rang. Zhou Jing did not want to be rude, so he put his cell phone on the dining table and continued to toast. Unexpectedly, Liu
The director with the last name was very discerning. When he saw the words 'Shao Zhanrong' on the phone, his expression changed and he said: "Mayor Zhou, you'd better answer the phone first. It's Mr. Shao calling."
"Master Shao, why did he call?" Zhou Jing was slightly startled and a little surprised. After looking at the number, he hung up and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, it's a call from a friend. Please drink first.
I'll be right back when I go." After saying that, he took his cell phone and walked away.
The three officials from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee next to them all looked at each other, extremely embarrassed. You must know that Shao Zhanrong is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the son of Shao Qingfa, the Minister of Propaganda Department. He is also one of the four major princes in the provincial capital. He is a person who cannot afford to offend.
Zhou Jingneng hung up Mr. Shao's call in front of everyone. This was undoubtedly a silent declaration, making them no longer dare to make excuses and become more behaved.
The atmosphere at the wine table immediately changed. The three of them became extremely reserved and stopped making mistakes. They even stopped touching the wine glasses. Mayor Yao Shengli was also a little puzzled. He turned sideways and asked in a low voice where Director Liu was.
After saying this, he frowned and looked toward the door with a thoughtful look on his face. Apparently, he also realized that this young man with a temporary job had a great background and could not be neglected.