After arriving in Xizhou City, Qiao Liang first found a hotel to stay in, and then called Zhou Zhilong.
Zhou Zhilong is currently the deputy director of the Municipal Organization Department and is much busier than usual. However, after receiving a call from Qiao Liang, Zhou Zhilong immediately took a leave of absence and came out early.
Zhou Zhilong can be said to be one of the first people to know that Qiao Liang is leaving. Because the relevant transfer documents were the first to arrive at the Organization Department, Zhou Zhilong saw them early.
Meeting Qiao Liang at the hotel, Zhou Zhilong hugged Qiao Liang forcefully and said with emotion: "Brother, a small place like Xizhou can't keep a real dragon like you after all."
"Brother Zhou, you can't say that. I have other reasons for going back, and it's not exactly what you think, Brother Zhou." Qiao Liang said with a smile.
"Okay, I won't ask any questions then. I wish you a bright future." Zhou Zhilong smiled, "Don't say anything tonight, just get drunk."
"Brother Zhou, we can't do it tonight. Let's have two side dishes delivered to the hotel and just have a couple of drinks in this room." Qiao Liang said with a smile.
"What, is there something wrong tonight?" Zhou Zhilong looked at Qiao Liang doubtfully.
"Yes, something happened." Qiao Liang chuckled. She made an appointment with Ding Xiaoyun in the evening, and Qiao Liang was still thinking of going to Ding Xiaoyun's place.
"Okay, then let's have two drinks in the house." Zhou Zhilong smacked his lips, feeling quite regretful, but he didn't ask what happened to Qiao Liang.
When Qiao Liang stayed at the hotel, Ding Xiaoyun was already on her way back to the city. She and Qiao Liang were separated for almost an hour. As for the evening agreement, Ding Xiaoyun naturally remembered that on the day before leaving, Ding Xiaoyun would personally cook at home. Please Qiao Liang.
In the hotel, Qiao Liang and Zhou Zhilong each opened a bottle of beer and blew directly into the bottle. According to Zhou Zhilong, this is the way men should drink.
Zhou Zhilong has the unique boldness and straightforwardness of Northwest people, and he is loyal and enthusiastic. Such people are worth making friends with. Compared with the depression when he was working in the Forestry Bureau some time ago, Zhou Zhilong has now regained his former energy. Full of energy, Qiao Liang was also happy for Zhou Zhilong from the bottom of his heart.
"Brother Zhou, I wish you will make further progress and be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister in the future." Qiao Liang picked up the wine bottle and touched it with Zhou Zhilong.
A crisp sound resounded in the room, and Zhou Zhilong smiled so hard that his molars were exposed: "We don't dare to think about being granted the title of Marquis or Prime Minister. If we can go any further in the future, the smoke will rise from our ancestral graves."
"Brother Zhou, only when people have ambition and dare to think can they have hope. You said that if people don't have dreams, they are just like salted fish." Qiao Liang laughed.
"It depends on whether the dream is reliable or not. If it is not reliable, it is just a whim and a daydream. We are just a little deputy, and we still want to become a prince and prime minister. That is unrealistic. Besides, at my age, in the future I can't even imagine how far I can go. I don't dare to think about it." Zhou Zhilong drank wine, shook his head repeatedly, and said, "But brother, you are still so young, so you will have a chance in the future."
"I don't dare to think about it." Qiao Liang said with a smile. In fact, no one does not want to be promoted when taking the official career path. But the final promotion level depends not only on ability, but also on luck. Furthermore, it is very important. One point is that background, ability, luck, and background are all indispensable, and they also determine how high a person can reach. A commoner like Qiao Liang, who comes from an ordinary family, naturally does not dare to expect too much.
The two were joking, and Zhou Zhilong sighed and said: "Brother, to be honest, it was a great time working with you. Your brother dares to think, dare to do, and be responsible. Working with someone like you is just two words: comfortable. !”
Zhou Zhilong said and sighed: "It's a pity that we probably won't have the opportunity to work together in the future."
Qiao Liang couldn't help but remain silent after hearing this. With his temporary post over, the chance of him coming to work in Northwest China again in the future was slim. It was indeed unlikely that the two of them would work together.
"Hey, why are you talking about this? Just drinking. We are all grown-ups, not mothers-in-law." Zhou Zhilong quickly adjusted his mood, laughed cheerfully, and asked about Qiao Liang's situation with concern: "Brother , have you got your job settled this time when you go back? How do your superiors plan to arrange it for you? "
"If nothing else happens, I may serve as county magistrate in Songbei County, which is a county under our jurisdiction in Jiangzhou." Qiao Liang said.
"Okay, brother, you brought up the right situation without saying a word, and you are also the head of a county, which is amazing!" Zhou Zhilong became happy and gave a thumbs up to Qiao Liang. There is no doubt that he is right and right. There are also differences. For example, the top leader of a municipal unit is also in the right position. Even the dean of a secondary college in a provincial undergraduate college is in the right position, and the county magistrate is also in the right position. But the difference between the former and the latter is definitely There is a big difference.
It can be said that Zhou Zhilong is not jealous of Qiao Liang at all. He is only happy for Qiao Liang. He feels that Qiao Liang’s promotion is a matter of course. Qiao Liang has the ability and responsibility to put Qiao Liang on a bigger stage. Qiao Liang will definitely be able to do greater things.
"Brother Zhou, I believe you can solve the problem soon." Qiao Liang smiled.
"Then leave it to my brother Ji Yan." Zhou Zhilong laughed. Although he is now the deputy director of the Municipal Organization Department, because he was transferred from the Forestry Bureau and does not hold other positions, he is still the deputy director.
The two of them drank and chatted quite happily until seven o'clock in the evening. After receiving a text message, Qiao Liang glanced at it calmly, then put away the phone and said: "Brother Zhou, I have to go out." Okay, let’s have a chance to get drunk again in the future.”
"Okay." Zhou Zhilong stood up with a smile. Although he still had some unfinished thoughts, Qiao Liang had something to do and he couldn't force Qiao Liang to continue drinking.
Qiao Liang personally sent Zhou Zhilong downstairs and watched Zhou Zhilong leave. Then Qiao Liang took a taxi to Ding Xiaoyun's apartment.
When Qiao Liang arrived, Ding Xiaoyun was still cooking soup in the kitchen. Four dishes were already placed on the table. He opened the door to let Qiao Liang in. Ding Xiaoyun walked into the kitchen and said with a smile: "There is still soup left, you can eat it soon." "
"No rush, I'm not hungry now." Qiao Liang said with a smile, looking at Ding Xiaoyun's apartment. This was his second time here. He knew that Ding Xiaoyun didn't come to stay often, but the apartment was well organized and he was alone. It's really cozy to live in a place like this.
Qiao Liang walked to the dining table and sat down, looking at Ding Xiaoyun's busy back. Soon, Ding Xiaoyun took out the soup and untied his scarf: "You can eat it. Are you hungry?"
"No, I just finished drinking with Brother Zhou, so I'm actually not hungry." Qiao Liang said with a smile.
"Brother Zhou?" Ding Xiaoyun looked at Qiao Liang doubtfully.
"Zhou Zhilong." Qiao Liang replied with a smile.
Ding Xiaoyun blinked when he heard this: "I can't see that your relationship with Zhou Zhilong is still so good."
"Actually, in the year I came to work in Liangbei, the people who have gained the most are you friends." Qiao Liang said with a smile.
"It's a pity that you have to leave so soon." Ding Xiaoyun looked at Qiao Liang a little lonely, "If you stay and we work together, I believe we can build Liangbei even better."
Qiao Liang smiled bitterly. He didn't expect Ding Xiaoyun to mention this topic again. Women are more emotional after all.
Changing the topic, Qiao Liang picked up the wine glass and said: "Secretary Ding, I want to toast you."
Ding Xiaoyun nodded and had a drink with Qiao Liang.
The two of them were eating and chatting. Qiao Liang thought of Ding Xiaoyun's marriage problem and couldn't help but ask: "Secretary Ding, have you and your husband's affairs been settled?"
"It's settled. He is not my husband now, so he can only be called ex-husband." Ding Xiaoyun's eyes were calm, and he seemed to have looked away from the matter. Moreover, Ding Xiaoyun was relieved after divorcing her husband, so Ding Xiaoyun did not regret at all, let alone feel sad.
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"As long as it's dealt with well, then separate as soon as possible if things don't work out. It's actually good for both parties." Qiao Liang said deeply. He thought of his marriage to Zhang Mei. If they broke up earlier, maybe this matter wouldn't have happened.
It would bring him so much harm and pain, and Zhang Mei might not go crazy. There is no regret for some things, and it is impossible to do it all over again.
Ding Xiaoyun knew that Qiao Liang was divorced and single, but Ding Xiaoyun never asked why Qiao Liang was divorced. After all, this was a private matter. Asking might expose someone's wounds, so Ding Xiaoyun wisely did not explore it, but saw Qiao Liang's expression.
, Ding Xiaoyun couldn't help but half-jokingly said: "It seems that County Magistrate Qiao is the same as me, we share the same problem, we are both fallen people from the end of the world."
"It's true." Qiao Liang laughed, "Then do we have to drink for this?"
"Then let's have a drink to celebrate that we are single together." Ding Xiaoyun pursed his lips and smiled.
"Yes, long live being single." Qiao Liang said with a grin.
"I'm afraid that we singles will be called singles." Ding Xiaoyun made a rare joke.
"That's because others are jealous." Qiao Liang said with a smile.
The two raised their glasses and clinked them together. After the second glass of wine, Ding Xiaoyun's face glowed with two blushes. She was one of those people who gets it as soon as she drinks. Two charming blushes were added to her already fair face. Look.
She looks more and more charming.
Qiao Liang stared at the charming Ding Xiaoyun, her mouth went dry, and some impulse hidden deep in her body could not help but be awakened.
Putting down the wine glass, Qiao Liang walked to Ding Xiaoyun and couldn't help hugging her.
"You..." Ding Xiaoyun's eyes widened, and her body suddenly stiffened. She felt that her body had also become hot, and her ears were red. Her body was limp and powerless. Despite Qiao Liang's embrace, she even felt faint.
A desire arose, hoping to be held by Qiao Liang like this forever.
This kind of thought in her mind made Ding Xiaoyun feel ashamed. She felt that she was not ashamed and was not a good woman.
Qiao Liang did not speak. When he looked at Ding Xiaoyun, he found that Ding Xiaoyun had closed his eyes. This seemed to be a signal to Qiao Liang, implying some kind of acquiescence, obedience and even encouragement.
Qiao Liang was instantly excited and became bolder...
