Xiao Zhen didn't make it to Aizhibo, but he still kept his promise and arranged everything for everyone in advance. After everyone dealt with the related aftermath, they went to Room ZZ001 of Aizhibo again, which was inaccessible to ordinary people.
According to Xiao Zhen's wishes, Uncle Zhong had already arranged everything in advance. In addition to the dishes that everyone liked so much last time, he also specially arranged some fresh dishes.
Corresponding to the feasting and laughter in Aizhifang, Xiao Zhen and Bai Shuo were sitting around another dining table. Looking at the dishes on the table, they seemed a little tasteless. Not because
The dishes on the table seemed a little homely, and generally not as high-end and delicious as those at Ajinomou. However, the three of them have been feeling a little puzzled since the closing ceremony of the exhibition until now.
At the closing ceremony of the conference, when the leader was finally delivering his speech, Chief No. 2 unexpectedly arrived at the venue and delivered a closing speech for the conference. Many people had never had such close contact with Chief No. 2. Suddenly
It made everyone very excited.
What was even more surprising was that after the meeting, the No. 2 leader wanted to attend a dinner with some local officials and business representatives, but Xiao Zhen, Bai Shuo, and Liang Ying were all arranged to go in and sit together.
Looking at the whole place, there were only seven people at the table. The No. 2 director and the leaders of several organizing departments of this exhibition were seated at the main table. The other six tables were not only the leaders of the provinces, but also the leaders of the economic strength in the exhibition.
Except for the top leaders of the districts and counties, other attendees were either well-known business people or senior experts in a certain field.
"Brother Zhen, I see that most of these people today are well-known big shots. How did you tell us that we were arranged to have dinner here? Hmm...could it be because of your favor..." Bai Shuo asked in a low voice.
"I don't know! Although our county's performance this time is pretty good in Bashu Province, I'm afraid it won't even make it into the top ten in the entire exhibition. In terms of overall economic strength, it is even lower than the middle level.
Xinlong County is also much stronger than us. If you look at the district and county representatives present today, which one is not above the department level, I don’t know why I was chosen as the local representative.”
Liang Ying smiled awkwardly: "Even Brother Zhen, you don't know why, and Bai Shuo and I don't know how we got in..."
Xiao Zhen stared at the two of them, as if he had thought of something: "Hey... don't say it! You two don't need to belittle yourselves. You are already great figures in the domestic business world today. Although you are still relatively young,
But the achievements I have made are not inferior to those of many people present. Maybe I have benefited from both of you..."
Before Xiao Zhen could finish speaking, Bai Shuo said with a cheerful smile: "Brother Zhen, you have received the award. Since you said that both of us are qualified to sit here, you naturally have a reason to be here. If the top ten civil servants in the country are selected,
, there is definitely a place for you in our eyes."
Xiao Zhen wanted to say something else, but at this time, the No. 2 leader came to the table with a wine glass and accompanied by several department leaders to toast. Xiao Zhen and others quickly stood up, picked up the wine glasses respectfully, and leaned slightly to the side.
He moved a little and made way for the leader and his party.
The chief glanced around the crowd with a gentle smile. He first praised the two business giants at the same table, then turned around and saw the three people from Xiao Zhen. He smiled slightly and said, "Oh, these guys
Young people are amazing, are there any you don’t know?"
Seeing everyone laughing and saying nothing, the chief first pointed at Xiao Zhen and said: "This is Xiao Zhen, the county party secretary of Xichuan County. He has made outstanding achievements in the earthquake relief work and is also very good at economics. He is really young and promising.
…”
Xiao Zhen stood upright, holding a glass of wine and expressed his gratitude to the chief for his praise. Unexpectedly, the chief's face changed and he said angrily: "Why, I have only been out for a few years, and I only recognize the chief, not even my uncle."
It’s time to call…”
These words made Xiao Zhen feel at a loss, but the people next to him all showed surprised looks. What this meant was that Xiao Zhen had not only known the chief for a long time, but also called him "uncle" before. Bai
Shuo and Liang Ying also looked at each other naturally, and then smiled understandingly.
Perhaps in order to ease Xiao Zhen's embarrassment, the chief did not put the topic on Xiao Zhen again, but looked at Liang Ying and said: "If you guessed correctly, this is Liang Ying, the eldest son of the Liang family in Hong Kong Island.
You have become the head of the Liang Group in Hong Kong Island at a young age, and I know that you have recently made great efforts in the economic recovery of Hong Kong Island..."
Some people who did not know Liang Ying looked at Liang Ying with admiration after hearing this. However, Liang Ying felt very frightened. She did not expect that the chief not only knew about her, but also knew everything about her recent actions.
Liang Ying quickly responded: "The chief has given me the award. Hong Kong Island's stable development over the years cannot be separated from the country's strong support. We have also caught up with the good times and are just following the trend. This time I will take the Liang Group to the north.
The plan came out of being optimistic about the development prospects of the inland and wanting to contribute some modest effort to the economic development of the inland..."
The leader nodded slightly, then quickly looked to the other side, without expressing any attitude towards Liang Ying's words.
"Is this Bai Shuo?" the chief asked again.
Bai Shuo was suddenly shocked. Xiao Zhen was originally the eldest son of the imperial capital, and it was reasonable for him to be familiar with the chief. Liang Ying's background as a representative of the Liang family in Hong Kong should not be underestimated, and it was natural for him to be valued by the chief. But the chief unexpectedly
Bai Shuo really didn't expect that he would call his own name in person.
"Hello, Chief, I...I am Bai Shuo..." Bai Shuo replied tremblingly.
"I'm afraid you are the youngest here today, only in your twenties, right?" the chief asked.
"Looking back to the chief, I am 25 years old."
"Well, you are very courageous at a young age, and what is even more valuable is that you can have the interests of the nation at heart. Maybe Nangong Ming is not wrong. I hope you can find a different path..."
Although the chief's words were spoken in a smooth and calm tone, Bai Shuo immediately felt like a light on his back.
Bai Shuo felt that the chief not only knew everything he did, but also knew everything about Nangong Ming. And the sentence "Maybe Nangong Ming did not misjudge the person" clearly refers to Nangong Ming's previous incident of assisting Wang Zhongtian. As for Nangong Ming's previous assistance to Wang Zhongtian.
The meaning of this sentence seems to be more intriguing. What kind of different path is it? A different path from Wang Zhongtian? Or does it mean that he does not follow the rules? Or is there something else?
Refers to...? In Bai Shuo's heart, this sentence may be encouragement, encouragement, or even a warning.
The leader looked at everyone again, said a few words of encouragement, and then raised his glass to drink with everyone. Until the leader turned to another table, the three of Xiao Zhen still felt a little dazed, and Bai Shuo was sweating profusely and looked a little restless.
.However, the eyes of the "big men" at the same table when they looked at these three young people had already undergone some changes...
Everyone began to chat with Xiao Zhen, Bai Shuo, and Liang Ying intentionally or unintentionally, to enhance mutual communication, and some even exchanged business cards with each other. Although Bai Shuo also participated in everyone's communication, because he had something on his mind, he did not
Didn't show too much personal opinion.
After finally making it to the end of the banquet, after watching the leader leave the banquet hall, the three of Xiao Zhen also said goodbye to their "new friends" at the same table and walked out slowly.
As soon as he walked out of the banquet hall, Chu Ge immediately greeted him and said with a smile: "How about it, I told you that there is a big surprise, right?"
Xiao Zhen was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that Chu Ge had told him before leaving that there would be a surprise at the exhibition. Unexpectedly, he was actually referring to the visit of Chief No. 2 in person.
"Did you already know that Director No. 2 would attend the closing ceremony of the exhibition?"
Chu Ge smiled: "Of course, our minister told me before departure that Director No. 2 will probably attend this exhibition and meet with some more representative figures. This is also a surprise for you.
Harvest.”
"Then didn't you tell me earlier?"
"Well, this is not something that is 100% confirmed. Also, the whereabouts of the No. 2 leader are confidential. How can we reveal them at will before the trip is completed?" Chu Ge explained.
Xiao Zhen thought for a while and asked again: "What are the specialties of these candidates that the chief met today?"
"Haha, I really don't know about this. It is said that the list of banquets is only finalized at the last minute. I don't know how long before you do..."
After thinking about it, Chu Ge added: "But I heard that although the list for today's dinner was drawn up by the conference leadership group, the final candidates were personally determined by the No. 2 leader..."
The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. This news from Chu Ge just made Xiao Zhen, Bai Shuo, and Liang Ying murmur in their hearts. Was the attendance of the three people recommended by the leadership group of the conference and approved by the chief, or was it originally
Is it the chief's instruction?
However, the three of them all felt that maybe the chief had more intentions, because the general assembly would have some considerations and balance in the arrangement of this kind of representatives, and would never elect all three of them as representatives for the dinner. The three of them unconsciously
They looked at each other, but did not express their suspicions.
At this moment, a staff member hurriedly walked over to Xiao Zhen and whispered politely: "Secretary Xiao, please come with me and two representatives from the business community. The chief has something else to say to you.
Talk."
The mood that had just been relaxed suddenly became tense again. The other party made it clear that it was not only Xiao Zhen, but also Bai Shuo and Liang Ying. It seemed that it was not a coincidence that the three of them attended the banquet at the same time. It was indeed a deliberate arrangement.
"Is there an agenda for the next meeting?" Xiao Zhen looked at Chu Ge in confusion.
Chu Ge understood what Xiao Zhen meant and said with a wry smile: "I really don't know what's going on..." Then he thought about it and said, "Maybe there will be some unexpected gains..."