At this moment, I was standing at the end of the line welcoming the Japanese delegation. Next to me was Li Wenwu, who was wearing a navy blue suit. {Free novel} He seemed a little nervous, because I found that his hands were clenched into fists, and his legs were
It has been moving restlessly.
I secretly felt a little funny in my heart, and then asked him in a low voice: "Why are you nervous? The provincial leader plays the leading role today."
He smiled sheepishly, "I don't know why I'm like this. Maybe it's because I think about the fact that I'm about to work with Japanese people, and I feel nervous. Mainly because I thought about the last time I was with you.
Regarding going to Beijing, I think the Japanese named Tanaka is pretty cool."
I immediately said to him seriously: "What's so great about him? Isn't it just that he has studied in our country for a few years? Yes, he gives people the feeling of being superior. In fact, do you know? The more a person behaves like that,
The more it shows that he is afraid. Yes, they do have more advanced technology than us and more scientific management experience than us, but we are good at learning, we have our own industrial workers, a huge market, and our
The purpose is the same, that is, we all want to build a good business in the future. Wenwu, do you know what is most important to us? That is dignity. This is not only our personal dignity, but also to safeguard the future.
The dignity of all of us in the enterprise is very important. I hope you will remember what I said to you today."[
Mayor Liu was not far from us. He heard what I said and immediately said, "I very much agree with what Mayor Feng said. What is so great about the Japanese? During the eight years of the Anti-Japanese War, we didn't put it down."
Did they drive them out? Mayor Feng said it well. Dignity is a very important thing. For the sake of dignity, our ancestors did not hesitate to fight the Japanese to the death. Comrade civil and military, you must not be like those traitors in the past.
The Japanese just nod and bow, they have to have backbone. Do you understand?"
Although I think it is inappropriate to talk about the Anti-Japanese War on such an occasion, I still think Mayor Liu’s words are right. Integrity, in the final analysis, is a kind of spirit, a kind of national spirit.
However, when Mayor Liu said such words, I was still a little surprised. At the same time, I felt that my guess about him was more reasonable.
I think his words revealed something deep in his heart. I felt that he actually cared about his own dignity.
Li Wenwu seemed a little embarrassed and kept saying "yes"
I know the reason for his embarrassment: Mayor Liu is an old leader of Shangjiang City, and he is always serious. He heard our conversation and he took this opportunity to criticize Li Wenwu.
I gently patted Li Wenwu on the shoulder and said to him in a low voice: "We will talk about these things when we come down. After we sign the contract with Japan this time, you will officially take up the post. There are some things we will wait until we come down."
Communicate slowly.”
He nodded, "Yes. Mayor Feng, from now on you have to remind me often and teach me."
At this time, I suddenly heard someone in front saying: "Here we come."
I immediately nodded to him, and then I saw someone coming out of the exit of the VIP room. It was a beautiful airport staff member wearing a professional skirt. Behind her, people from Japan soon appeared. At the front
It was Watanabe, the Japanese chairman, followed closely by Tanaka.
Immediately, several children came forward to present flowers to the guests.
Our team immediately lined up. Watanabe shook hands with Governor Wang, chatted a few words cordially, then went to shake hands with Governor Huang, and then faced back one after another, just like the footage of national leaders meeting foreign guests on TV.
Watanabe shook hands with me with a smile on his face, and we parted after a gentle shake. This was just a courtesy handshake.
The cameras of the provincial TV station are facing us, so this kind of etiquette is necessary.
Then came Tanaka.
Tanaka's expression suddenly became exaggerated. After shaking hands with me, he immediately came to hug me, "Mayor Feng, we meet again. It's great. We can drink and chat together more often in the future."
From what I understand about the concept of Japanese people, I have always felt that they should be more reserved and serious when in public places. In this regard, they are similar to people in our country. Only Westerners from countries like Europe and the United States are like this
It's so informal.
So I was surprised and suddenly felt a feeling: maybe he really has a good impression of me, or is he trying to apologize to me in this way?
I smiled and said to him: "Okay. We will often discuss issues together in the future."[
Then Governor Wang personally accompanied Watanabe into the car, and the other people were arranged into two Coasters. People in our city all brought their own cars, so the convoy seemed a bit spectacular.
Of course, there were police cars clearing the way in front, and a provincial-scale reception like this gave people a sense of majesty.
The convoy drove directly to the parking lot of the five-star hotel opposite the provincial government. We booked rooms for the guests here, and the symposium will be held in the business conference room inside the hotel. This is the designated reception hotel of the provincial government.
, it is said that the provincial government still has a stake in this hotel. The first time I came here to eat was a few years ago, and it was Kangdemao's treat. Looking back now, it seems like it was not long ago, but things have changed.
Many things in the past have changed. Magistrate Long, who had dinner with us at that time, is now the deputy mayor of a prefecture-level city, while Peng Zhonghua is already serving his sentence in prison. The little doctor at that time is who I am today.
, has long since become beyond recognition and scarred. The friendship between Kang Demao and I also has a deep rift.
I have rarely been in contact with Kang Demao in recent times. Last time, after we talked to each other in a sincere manner, the rift between us seemed to have been mended, but I actually knew very well that once such a rift was
After it happened, it is very difficult to really make up for it. Maybe we have forgiven each other, but we no longer have the intimacy we had before. The specific manifestation is: even when I am lonely,
Even when I feel hurt inside I don't think of him. I think maybe he does the same.
This is the current situation between us. The rift has been deeply imprinted in our souls, and what can be repaired may only be superficial. So sometimes I can't help but think with great regret: It is best to be able to do this between friends.
Try to be tolerant as much as possible, and never break up unless absolutely necessary. Friendship is actually very fragile sometimes, and it can be overturned just like the relationship between men and women.
The signing ceremony will be held in our Shangjiang City tomorrow morning. Governor Wang and Governor Huang will also accompany the Japanese personnel there.
After letting the guests rest for a while, the symposium began. In fact, a symposium like this is just a formality. The main content is to introduce the situation of our Jiangnan Province to the guests. Then the two sides talked about the prospects of future cooperation.
The provincial TV station is videotaping the entire process, which is of course the main shot of Jiangnan TV's news program tonight.
The meeting lasted for more than an hour. For our Jiangnan Province, Governor Wang mainly spoke, and Governor Huang also made a very brief speech. Chairman Watanabe of the Japanese side gave a speech and expressed his warm welcome to our Jiangnan Province.
He expressed his gratitude and also expressed his great confidence in future cooperation.
Tanaka didn't speak, but I found that he looked towards where I was sitting from time to time. When our eyes met, he smiled slightly at me. So did I.
He was showing kindness to me. This was very clear to me.
At the symposium, the Japanese side introduced the person in charge of the Jiangnan Province project, Kazuo Tanaka. However, Chairman Futanabe also specifically introduced that Kazuo Tanaka still serves as the deputy general manager of the headquarters.
Kazuo Tanaka stood up immediately and bowed to everyone, "Please take good care of me in the future."
This situation happened suddenly. Governor Wang immediately went to see Chen Ji. He immediately went to Governor Wang and whispered a few words. Governor Wang then introduced: "The person in charge of the future company we sent is this
Mr. Li Wenwu."
Li Wenwu was sitting next to me. He seemed to be stunned at this moment, maybe because of nervousness. I hurriedly pulled his clothes and whispered to him: "Stand up quickly."
Only then did Li Wenwu react and stood up immediately. He also followed Tanaka's example and bowed to everyone, but he was still relatively generous. Then he straightened up and said, "I'm honored to be one of our
As the Chinese person in charge of the future company, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future."
Tanaka is not tall, but he looks very smart and capable. And Li Wenwu is very tall and handsome. Now I understand Secretary Chen’s intention of emphasizing Li Wenwu’s good appearance. Indeed, he is cooperating with foreign companies.
, we must consider the image of our person in charge, which is also a matter of face. For example, Li Wenwu at this moment gave people a very good first impression, and I also saw the satisfaction in Governor Wang’s eyes
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After the meeting, there was dinner. On behalf of the provincial government, Governor Wang hosted a banquet for the Japanese delegation in this hotel. There were many people from both sides attending the banquet. The banquet hall was specially prepared and there were about ten large round tables in it, all of which were full.
The escorts from the province include heads of the National Development and Reform Commission, the Commercial Commission and other departments. We also have people from relevant departments from Shangjiang City.
In fact, the main function of a banquet like this is not to eat at all. In the final analysis, it is still a kind of etiquette. Governor Huang hosted the dinner, and Governor Wang made a speech. Afterwards, both parties exchanged polite toasts.
After the banquet, I rushed back to Shangjiang City immediately because I had to rush back to check again the preparations for tomorrow's signing ceremony.
Li Wenwu has now officially taken office, and he must stay in the provincial capital to accompany the Japanese personnel, so Qiu Huiyuan naturally begins to take charge of the work of the provincial government office. On the way back to Shangjiang City on the highway, I gave
Qiu Huiyuan made a phone call and asked him to go immediately to the signing ceremony tomorrow and wait for me.
When he got there, he was already there, and Su Wen was also there. I guess it was Secretary Chen who notified the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department that Su Wen would take office immediately. But I still found it a little strange: It is understandable that Qiu Huiyuan would take up the position of Secretary-General immediately.
, because of work needs. But Su Wen is only a deputy position after all, and the contract with Japan this time has little to do with her work. Why should she come to take office so soon? [
Of course, such doubts can only be left in my mind.
The signing ceremony was arranged in the track and field field inside the factory. This track and field field was built in the factory many years ago. It was probably when the factory was at its most profitable. When I arrived here, music was wafting over the track and field field.
It's ***'s song.
The rostrum of the track and field stadium has been filled with flowers. Several rows of tables are covered with light blue tablecloths, with signs for tomorrow's participants. The slightly larger table at the front is for tomorrow's signing.
Prepared for the ceremony.
The lights on the rostrum allowed me to see the surroundings of the track and field. I found that the entire track and field was decorated with colorful flags and flower baskets, which looked very fancy.
Then I looked carefully at the seats on the podium.
Arranging the seats of leaders is a science, and it is a very important and sensitive matter. If the seats are not arranged properly, it will often cause some suspicion. Therefore, you must master the basic principles when arranging seats, and it must be done safely.
Be cautious and avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
For example, the principle of seating arrangement on the rostrum of a meeting is that when the leader faces the venue, the left is up and the right is down. When there are an odd number of leading comrades, leader No. 1 is in the middle, leader No. 2 is to the left of leader No. 1, and leader No. 3 is to the left.
The leader is on the right side of the row, and the others are arranged in order; when the number of leading comrades is an even number, leader No. 1 and leader No. 2 are in the center at the same time, leader No. 1 is on the left side of the center seat, leader No. 2 is on the right side, and the others are arranged in order; if there are multiple rows
When it comes to seating, the front row is higher than the back row, and the main leaders are arranged in the first row. The back row seats are also arranged like the first row; if it is a report meeting, the seats on the rostrum are usually arranged alternately between the speaker and the person in charge of the sponsoring unit.
Or arrange it in such a way that the heads of each unit are arranged alternately.
There is also the seating arrangement during the meeting. The meeting is usually arranged in a reception room or office. Sometimes the guest and host sit on each side, sometimes alternately sitting together. The guest sits on the right side of the host, and the interpreter and recorder are arranged behind the host and guest of honor. Others
Guests should sit on the side of the guest of honor in accordance with the protocol order, and the host's companions should sit on the side of the host. If there are not enough seats, you can add seats in the back row.
Then there is the seating arrangement during talks. Bilateral talks usually use rectangular or oval tables. The guest and host sit opposite each other, with the main door as the standard. The host occupies one side of the back door, the guest faces the main door, and the interviewer is in the middle. Our country is accustomed to arranging interpreters
On the right side of the main interviewer, but some countries allow the interpreter to sit in the back. Generally, the host's arrangement should be respected. Other personnel are arranged left and right in protocol order. If one end of the long table faces the main entrance, the direction of the entrance shall prevail.
For the guest side, the left side is the main party. For multilateral talks, the seats can be arranged in a circle, square, etc. For small-scale talks, there are also no long tables, only sofas, and the seats of both parties are arranged according to the meeting seats.
The seating arrangement of the signing ceremony is generally such that the host of the signing parties is on the left and the guests are on the right of the host. The number of other parties is generally equal, and the host and guest are arranged in protocol order behind the seats of their respective signers. The signing assistants of both parties stand separately.
On the outside of the respective signatories, help turn over the text and indicate the signature place.
In addition, the seating arrangements for group photos are also very particular. The group photos can be arranged in advance. When there are many people, a shelf should be prepared. The group photo is usually centered with the host in the middle. According to the protocol order, the host's right head is at the top, and the host and guest are arranged at intervals.
In addition, the most common thing is the seating arrangement at the banquet. The seating arrangement at the banquet generally requires mastering several skills. One is to face the door first, that is to say, the seat facing the main door of the room is the top seat because it has a wide view. 2.
The farther away from the main door of the room, the higher the position, and the closer to the door, the lower the position. Staff and secretaries sitting close to the door can easily open and close the door, call the waiter to provide services, etc.
Formal banquets generally have seats arranged, or only some of the guests can be seated, and others can only arrange tables or sit freely. The table number should be indicated on the invitation, and there should be someone to guide the scene to avoid confusion. Generally, the host will be present facing the banquet.
The position of the door is that the deputy host is opposite the host, guest No. 1 is on the right hand of the host, guest No. 2 is on the left hand of the host, guest No. 3 is on the right hand of the deputy host, and guest No. 4 is on the right hand of the deputy host.
The left hand and the rest are optional. The above positions of the host and companion are based on ordinary banquets. If the scene has special factors, it should be determined according to the situation.
However, the international custom is that the level of the table is determined by the distance from the main table, with the right side being higher and the left being lower. When there are many tables, table sub-cards should be placed. At the same table, the seat level is determined by the distance of the host's seat. If
When ladies attend, they usually line up the ladies together, that is, the guest of honor sits on the upper right of the male host, and the wife of the guest of honor sits on the upper right of the hostess. For banquets with more than two tables, the position of the first host of other tables can be in the same direction as the host of the main table.
, you can also face the main table. In case of special circumstances, you can handle it flexibly.
If the status of the guest of honor is higher than that of the host, in order to show respect, the guest of honor can be placed in the position of the host, while the host sits in the position of the guest of honor, and the second host sits on the left side of the guest of honor. But you can also follow the routine
Arrangement. If the guest of honor brings his wife, but the host’s wife is not attending, you can usually ask other lesbians of similar status to be the second host. If women of appropriate status attend, you can also arrange the guest couple to the left and right sides of the host.
After the seats are arranged, start writing the seat card. The card should be written with a pen or brush. For casual banquets and family banquets, seat cards are generally not placed, but the host should also have a rough arrangement for the guests' seats.
In addition, the seat arrangement when riding in a car is also very particular, and it must be arranged differently according to the type of car. For example, the seat arrangement of a car. If there is a driver driving, the number one seat is behind the driver's right, and the number two seat is behind the driver.
The seat is directly behind the driver, and seat three is next to the driver. If there are three people in the back row, seat three is in the middle of the back row.
If it is driven by the owner himself, the right side of the driver's seat will be the first seat, followed by the right side of the rear row, then the left side, and the middle seat of the rear row will be the last seat.
When the host couple is driving, the host couple should sit in the front seat, and the guest couple should sit in the back seat. The gentleman should serve his wife. It is advisable to open the door and let the wife get in the car first, and then get in the car himself.
If the host drives the car himself and there is only one passenger, the guest should sit next to the host. If there are multiple people sitting together, after the guest sitting in the front seat gets off the car, the guest sitting behind him should change to the front seat. This etiquette is most easily ignored.
The seating arrangement of a Jeep is different. Whether it is the owner driving or the driver driving, the right seat in the front row should be seated first, followed by the right seat in the back row, and the left seat in the back row is the last seat. Because the safety performance of jeeps is better, the front seat is generally seated on the right side.
The row position is also safer. At the same time, due to the high chassis and high power of the jeep, it is bumpy to sit in the back row. When getting on the bus, those with lower seats in the rear get on first, and those in the front row get in last. When getting off, guests in the front row get in first.
Get off first, then the passengers in the back row.
In addition, when receiving group guests, station wagons are often used to pick up and drop off guests. In station wagons, the first row behind the driver's seat is the front row, followed by the smaller ones in the back rows. The seats are ranked according to the right side of each row.
Decreasing to the left...
In fact, arranging seats has been a very important matter throughout the ages. Even those Liangshan heroes discussed the seats. How can we not fight for fame and fortune? The light ones are intrigues. The worst ones are bloody and exhausting.
Stop. In the world, those who are indifferent to fame and fortune only rely on the seat, and they are elegant and suave. In short, the quarrel over the seat has been noisy for thousands of years, and has long formed a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. To this day,
Still the same. Throughout the officialdom, the seating arrangement is not only a traditional custom, but also an expression of mentality. A few years ago, I heard that an official was mistakenly ranked behind a colleague at a public event.
Afterwards, they went to the media to make a big fuss, which shows that officialdom pays special attention to the arrangement of seats. Editors and presidents of newspapers and radio stations are often worried about this, and it is very likely that it will become a political event.
He even lost his job because of this. Just recently, a newspaper was shut down because of a photo. The reason was that the photo published in the newspaper showed the mayor in front of the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee. From this, it seems that the official position has been changed.
There is no need to make a fuss about this matter. In the complicated world, the unavoidable facts tell people that whether it is politics, economics, business, or school, in order to be able to rank high, strive for a position.
He spared no effort to get the seats, which shows that the doubts about the level of seats have long been immersed in the bone marrow of the Chinese people.
Suspiciously, our Shangjiang Municipal Government Office has been trained in this aspect. In fact, this is also the most basic business of the office. The order of the seats is correct, and I guess they will attend the signing tomorrow according to the instructions provided by the provincial government.
The list for the ceremony is prepared.
"Su Wen, please try the microphone." I immediately told her who was standing there smiling at me.
Su Wen smiled and said: "Mayor Feng, give it a try. You are the leader, so you can speak with such momentum."
I couldn't laugh or cry at once, "Now I want you to try the sound effect. It sounds good to me. It's not a formal speech, so why do I need to try it? Besides, I don't have any part in tomorrow's signing ceremony, and there is no one on this rostrum."
Take your seat. Just say a few words into the microphone and I will listen."
But she suddenly became nervous, "I, I'm a little flustered."
I immediately understood: Even if there is no one down there, there is still a sense of nervousness for a person who rarely attends such large-scale events. She can't help but imagine the situation with many people down there. But I think
The more this happens, the more she should be trained in this aspect. After all, she is now the deputy secretary-general of our municipal government office. What does the municipal government office do? In the final analysis, it is external liaison. As deputy secretary-general
How could she not be bold?
I said: "Hurry up, this is an order!"
After I finished speaking, I couldn't help but laugh, because of my tone just now, and I felt that I was indeed too serious on such a matter, so I used laughter to lighten the atmosphere.
She went to the microphone.
Although my words were of a joking nature, she still had to listen. After all, she was a police officer and fully understood the rules.
She laughed after picking up the microphone, but I didn't hear her voice coming from the speaker. Qiu Huiyuan hurried over and turned on the microphone for her, and her face suddenly turned red, "I, I'm so nervous...
..."
Her words came out from the loudspeaker at the same time, "I, I'm so nervous..."
She seemed to be startled, "Ah..."
Her "Ah" came out from the loudspeaker, and Qiu Huiyuan and I, as well as everyone present, laughed. Her face turned redder, and then she cleared her throat and started to speak.
And it was in Mandarin, "Dear leaders, distinguished guests, hello everyone!"
Her Mandarin was not standard, and she seemed to notice it herself. Then she turned off the microphone and said, "Mayor Feng, is that okay?"
I smiled and nodded at her: "Okay."
I'm talking of course about the sound system.
Then I called Qiu Huiyuan over, "Three questions. First, remove the colorful flags around the track and field. This is not a sports meeting, there is no need to make it so flashy. Second, the music background
Please note that it is best if it reflects the friendship between the two countries, or it is a Japanese song that everyone is familiar with, but it is best if it is sung in Chinese. For example, "Spring in the North" or something. But I don't know what else is more suitable.
The song "Spring in the Northland" seems to be about missing one's hometown, right? I think it's a little inappropriate."
Su Wen immediately said: "I remembered a song, "Star" composed by the Japanese musician Tanimura who used to be a professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. This song is so good. Every time I hear this song, it is inspiring.
When I sing the melody, especially the low trumpet sound and rhythmic drum beats in the intro, it seems to be the charge horn of life, my blood will begin to boil, and my whole body will be full of power. And every time, in my heart
When I feel discouraged and want to give up, Professor Tanimura’s singing will ring in my ears. To me, that song seems to be a beacon of light in the darkness...it’s really nice.”
I raised my head and thought for a moment, "Tanimura? How come I haven't heard of it? You sing it and I'll listen."
This time she felt a little bolder, and she immediately sang out
I closed my eyes and felt peaceful in my heart. Then I opened my eyes again. I was afraid of waiting to see the future. The cold wind was clearer at night. This wilderness was full of forked roads. My direction was unclear. Haha. The bright moon was not there to lead me astray. Only the stars were there. Haha...the wilderness road.
Accompanying me are the flowing fireflies walking alone. Along the way there is silence as if there is only the sound of breathing. I walk slowly forward, determined to walk on the rugged mountain path and walk through the thorns. I find peace in the pain. I walk through the wilderness. My feet are muddy and the sky is full of stars. I am not afraid of the wind. I am full of hope.
Darkness is the dawn, haha... The stars are also shining brightly, accompany me on my night walks, and give me shadows, haha... The starlight leads the way, the wind whispers softly, and I listen with enthusiasm. I want to find my ideal. Ideal is my future, even if the journey is bumpy.
Follow the dangerous path to pursue your dreams, even if you take the rugged and dangerous path, whoever walks through this star tomorrow will lead you
Her singing voice was very average, but I found that the melody of this song was so familiar, and I immediately laughed, "So it's this song? Okay, just this one. You must have a copy of this song tonight."
Found. The third question is, there will be several square formations below tomorrow. It is best to use dark lines to draw the positions of the formations tonight. The Japanese teamwork is very good. I once saw a video with more than a dozen
The Japanese crossed back and forth, changed formations left and right, and it was not chaotic at all. This is actually a training in teamwork. Therefore, our team at the scene must be neat and tidy tomorrow, and we must not let the Japanese see our jokes. Tomorrow's signing ceremony
It started at about 10:30 in the morning. The leaders of the province and the Japanese people are expected to be here at 10 o'clock, so I think it is best to have all our people be there at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, and finally
It's best to sort out the formation in advance. By the way, Secretary-General Qiu, have the students who presented flowers been arranged? Have they trained?"
It's not that I have to take the trouble to ask for details like this. The main reason is that tomorrow's matter is too important, and I am specifically responsible for it. It is not worth it if I dissatisfy Governor Wang on such a matter.
Qiu Huiyuan responded repeatedly, and I suddenly saw the table at the front, and immediately asked him: "Is this the place where the contract will be signed tomorrow?"
He nodded, "Yes."
I said: "It seems that under normal circumstances, this table is moved out when the contract is signed, right? Isn't that right?"
Qiu Huiyuan said: "Mayor Feng, no. Usually the table is placed here first. After the main leaders of the two parties have finished their speeches, they come directly here to sign the contract. After the signing, they also have a symbolic glass of red wine.
Or champagne to celebrate."
I nodded, "It seems you know it better than me. So, are you ready for all these things?"
He nodded and said: "It's all ready. It's imported champagne."
Then I gave him a few words, mainly to ensure that there would be no mistakes in tomorrow's signing ceremony. He assured me: "Mayor Feng, don't worry. Before this, it was all arranged by Secretary Li himself.
I have been following him in doing these things, and we have considered them very carefully. Whether it is the layout of the site or the security work, we have implemented everything in place."
I nodded, "That's okay. Okay, that's it. I'll come back and take a look tomorrow morning."
On the way back to my residence, I suddenly felt very hungry. I suddenly remembered that I had hardly eaten anything at today's dinner. But I didn't want to eat alone, and I no longer went to that roadside stall to eat alone like last time.
I became more and more interested. I found that I was becoming more and more afraid of being alone.
After thinking about it, I took out my phone and called Political Commissar Liu from the Military Division, "Are you in Shangjiang City?"
He smiled and answered me: "Yes. I have to attend the signing ceremony tomorrow. I will attend. Haha!"
I said: "It's okay to just sit in as a non-voting guest. I'm also a non-voting guest. How about we come out to drink some beer and eat something?"
He smiled and said: "Okay. Tell me, where?"
I knew he was definitely coming, so this was a little bit of face for me, "Let's go to the food stall. I think the food there tastes pretty good. Well, I'll be near your military division and I'll pick you up right away."
Then I told Xiao Cui to drive to the military subdivision. When we got there, Political Commissar Liu was already waiting at the door. He was wearing casual clothes.
In fact, he pays great attention to his own image. In some private occasions on weekdays, he is basically not seen wearing military uniform.
After he got in the car, he smiled and asked me: "What? You didn't eat tonight? I know you are very busy, and you are responsible for the signing ceremony tomorrow. But no matter how busy you are, you should eat? You can't do this."
I shook my head and smiled bitterly: "I have eaten. After welcoming Japanese people in the province, I attended a banquet hosted by the provincial government. You know how you can eat in an occasion like that?"
He smiled and said: "That's true. Actually, I'm a little hungry too, so you just happened to call me."
I smiled and asked him: "If I don't call, you won't be ready to eat?"
He smiled and answered me: "Yes. I am a soldier and I try to keep in shape. Now many people are criticizing us soldiers, saying that compared with foreign soldiers, we lose to others in terms of appearance. We
The country's soldiers are fat, but foreign soldiers are just the opposite. In fact, this statement is one-sided. There are also many fat men among Russian, American, and Indian soldiers. But I think I should still try to pay attention to it."
I smiled and said, "Then you should pay attention from tomorrow. Let's drink before we talk today."
He laughed suddenly.
Xiao Cui stopped the car at the food stall, and I said to him: "You can go too. Just don't drink."
He should understand what I mean: Xiao Xu is not here today, so he can only serve as my secretary. He said: "I will make arrangements right away."
And at this moment, I suddenly heard someone calling me and Political Commissar Liu from behind, "Two leaders, are you going to have supper?"
I hurriedly turned around to look and found that he was the president of the Municipal Industrial and Commercial Bank. There were two people I didn't know beside him. I replied, "Yes. I have been busy all night and I am hungry. Let's replenish some energy."
He smiled and said: "That's just right. Two leaders, let's come together." Then he introduced the two people to us, "These two are Director Huang and Director Liu of the provincial branch. They come to us.
Inspection work. The two division chiefs are Mayor Feng and Political Commissar Liu of our city. Both leaders are members of the Standing Committee of our municipal party committee."
Under normal circumstances, others like to introduce me this way. In the eyes of many people, the title of Executive Vice Mayor is lower than that of Standing Committee Member.
I thought that these two people were from the province after all, so it would be okay to get along with them, so I nodded and said, "That's okay. Let's go together."
Xiao Cui came to me immediately and said: "Mayor Feng, I'm going back first. Just call me later and I'll pick you up right away."
I know that he feels that it is not good for him to be here. After all, his identity is that of a driver. Everyone in the government agency is very sensitive and conscious about such things, and everyone is very clear about their identity.
This also allows everyone to know what they should do under what circumstances. These are the rules.
So I didn't keep him, but I said to him: "You go back and rest, there is no need to come again. I will walk back by myself in a while. Just pick me up at the usual time tomorrow morning."
He knew my character, and under normal circumstances what I said would not change. So he left immediately.
We went to the food stall, and there were so many people here. The president asked me, "Boss, what do you want to eat?"
I smiled and said, "Let's make do with the guests. Whatever arrangements you originally planned, we will go."
He smiled and said: "Let's go eat dry pot. It tastes good."
When I got there, I realized that it was the same place I came to last time. I immediately laughed and said, "The taste here is really good." Then I found a seat facing away from other food stalls and sat down.
But I was surprised immediately, because I found that the president had arranged two tables. I asked him: "Is there anyone else?"
He smiled and replied: "I called a few employees from the unit."
I said nonchalantly: "Oh. That's it. OK. There are more people and it will be lively."
Not long after we sat down, the president's people came. I immediately regretted agreeing to have this supper with him, because the few people who came were all women, and they all looked pretty.
But it was impossible for me to leave at this time, and it was impossible for me to blame the president, after all, it had been arranged long ago.
The main reason I regretted it was that I was worried about being misunderstood by others. Some people were already making irresponsible remarks about what happened last time. But then I thought: This is so so-called. There are so many men here, not to mention the fact that Political Commissar Liu is here.
, he is also a member of the Standing Committee.
These women actually knew me, and they all greeted me warmly when they arrived, and then went to call Political Commissar Liu with a smile. I smiled and said to them: "Sit down, everyone. You can give the guests two more toasts later."
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Director Liu, who came from the provincial bank, said: "Mayor Feng, this is not okay. I have heard a saying: Beer night is a paradise for friends to get together. Under normal circumstances, if we are not friends, we will not drink together.
Night beer, because night beer usually continues after dinner, in this case, you are basically drunk, and it is the easiest time to talk nonsense. Only when friends are together, some words will not be spread.
Mayor Feng, we have been sitting together drinking beer all night, so we are friends. Don’t you think so? So we should drink fairly. The most important thing between friends is fairness, don’t you think so?”
This director is very good at talking and building relationships. He is a seasoned person. I thought to myself. Then I smiled and said, "That makes sense."
The beer and food came quickly, and our night beer began. I found that everyone here was a good drinker, especially the women, who drank beer more generously than us men.
I drank until almost midnight. At this time, I remembered that I had something to do tomorrow, so I said to them: "There is a very important event in the city tomorrow, and I am responsible for arranging it. So that's it for today."
The president said: "Mayor Feng, I know about this matter. You can just ask the people below to do those things. Why do you need to come forward in person? I also arranged for singing, and we went to the KTV in the military division.
Let’s wake up. Empty the beer in your stomach and then go back to rest. This will make it easier to fall asleep.”
I immediately shook my head and said with a smile: "I know, you have to drink when you get to that place. You go, isn't Political Commissar Liu here? From now on, you have to take care of the business there. I have to go back immediately. Two
Director, I'm sorry, I really have something to do tomorrow."
After hearing what I said, they didn't have much to say.
I noticed that Political Commissar Liu was drinking with a few women just now. He seemed to be very interested in them. But at this time, when I told Political Commissar Liu that he wanted to sing with them, he did not object.
We left the place immediately, and I broke up with them at the place where we had parked our car, and then started walking back.
The night in late autumn is very cool, the lights on the street are a little dim, and there are fewer pedestrians. However, I find that I like this kind of night, and I also feel that enjoying this kind of solitude can make me sober.
The next morning I got up very early as usual, then went to the government canteen to have breakfast, and then went to the office to sit for a while. At 8:30, I took Qiu Huiyuan and the others with me.
The scene of the signing ceremony.
I checked the situation again and found no problems. At nine o'clock, workers in work clothes arrived at the scene. They lined up in several squares according to the color of their clothes. Children from school also came.
, they were holding flowers in their hands, and they were all wearing makeup, and their rosy faces looked so cute.
Everything is so perfect.
But what I didn't expect was that something happened during the signing ceremony in the morning, something big happened.