At 2:30 in the morning, the car arrived in Xizhou and went straight to Xizhou Hotel to check in.
After the thrilling experience in the first half of the night and the exhaustion of driving all the way, Qiao Liang was very sleepy and fell asleep. He slept deeply and deeply without even dreaming.
At around 8 o'clock in the morning, Qiao Liang was awakened by the ringing of the phone on the bedside. He touched the phone in a daze, and Ding Xiaoyun's voice came from the phone: "County Magistrate Qiao, it's time to get up and have breakfast. There will be a symposium at 9 o'clock. …”
As soon as Qiao Liang heard that his sleepiness was gone, he got up quickly, dressed and washed, then left the room and prepared to go to the restaurant for breakfast.
When we arrived at the hotel lobby, Ding Xiaoyun was waiting there.
Seeing Qiao Liang coming over, Ding Xiaoyun said: "Is it a good resting place?"
"The sleeping place was good, but I didn't get enough sleep." Qiao Liang said.
"If you don't sleep enough, take a nap at noon. Now go have breakfast." Ding Xiaoyun said.
The two then walked out. As they walked, Qiao Liang asked Ding Xiaoyun: "Secretary Ding, where will the symposium be held?"
"It's in the conference room of the VIP building of the hotel." Ding Xiaoyun said.
Qiao Liang then thought that since Anzhe and Luo Fei came to Xizhou, they should also stay at the Xizhou Hotel. I wonder if they had finished their breakfast by now.
Thinking that she was going to see An Zhe soon, Qiao Liang couldn't help but feel relaxed, energetic, and a little excited.
Ding Xiaoyun saw Qiao Liang's unconcealable expression, seemed to realize something, and pursed his lips and smiled.
When they arrived at the door of the restaurant, they met An Zhe and Luo Fei, accompanied by Tengda and the mayor of Xizhou, talking and walking out. Apparently, they had just had breakfast.
Seeing them, Qiao Liang and Ding Xiaoyun stopped.
Seeing Qiao Liang and Ding Xiaoyun, they also stopped.
Qiao Liang looked straight at An Zhe, not knowing what to say for a moment. He even forgot to say hello and just grinned stupidly.
Luo Fei looked at Qiao Liang. Damn, he hadn't seen this kid for some time. He looked good and energetic at the moment.
Ding Xiaoyun was busy greeting Tengda and the mayor of Xizhou, and then looked at An Zhe and Luo Fei.
Although he had never met An Zhe and Luo Fei, Ding Xiaoyun could tell at a glance from their aura and aura that the tall man with a Chinese character and a serious expression on his face was An Zhe, and the middle-aged man next to him was of medium build and fair complexion. The young man is naturally Luo Fei.
Tengda then introduced Ding Xiaoyun to An Zhe and Luo Fei, and then introduced them to Ding Xiaoyun: "This is Chairman An of Jiangdong Business Group, and this is Mayor Luo of Jiangzhou City, Jiangdong Province..."
Tengda's introduction was quite detailed, even Luo Fei's host identity was introduced.
"Hello, Secretary Ding." An Zhe and Luo Fei shook hands with Ding Xiaoyun respectively.
"Hello, Chairman An, hello Mayor Luo!" Ding Xiaoyun shook hands with them with a respectful expression, then looked at An Zhe, thinking to himself, this is the big leader Qiao Liang has worked with, this is the care and concern for Qiao Liang The former top leader of Jiangzhou who had high hopes for him was An Zhe, whom Qiao Liang respected from the bottom of his heart and would never forget him.
Seeing Ding Xiaoyun looking at herself, An Zhe smiled at her, and Ding Xiaoyun also smiled.
Then Tengda pointed at Qiao Liang and smiled at An Zhe and Luo Fei: "Chairman An, Mayor Luo, Comrade Qiao Liang, I don't need to introduce you anymore, right?"
An Zhe nodded: "Yes, Comrade Qiao Liang was my secretary before, so we are naturally familiar with each other."
Luo Fei also nodded: "Yes, Comrade Qiao Liang came to the northwest for a temporary appointment. He went through various selection and inspections by the Jiangzhou Organization Department, and I personally approved it."
Qiao Liang then greeted An Zhe and Luo Fei with a respectful look: "Hello, Chairman An, and Hello, Mayor Luo."
Then An Zhe and Luo Fei shook hands with Qiao Liang respectively.
When shaking hands with Qiao Liang, An Zhe calmly used a little force. Qiao Liang understood and shook his hand back with a little force.
When shaking hands with Luo Fei, Luo Fei smiled at Qiao Liang, and Qiao Liang also smiled at him.
Then An Zhe looked at Qiao Liang: "Comrade Qiao Liang, as a temporary deputy county magistrate, you are not in Liangbei. Why did you come to Xizhou today?"
Qiao Liang was stunned. He didn't expect An Zhe to ask this question as soon as they met.
Luo Fei also had this question at this time. The people participating in the discussion today were all the first and second leaders of the counties and districts in Xizhou. Qiao Liang was only a temporary deputy county magistrate. How could he appear here with Ding Xiaoyun? Where is the county magistrate of Liangbei?
Ding Xiaoyun said at this time: "Two leaders, it's like this. Originally, it was me, County Magistrate Monk Shang, who came to Liangbei for the discussion today, but County Magistrate Shang couldn't get here in time because he was on a business trip below, and the executive deputy county magistrate was in another province. I was on a business trip, and County Magistrate Qiao is the deputy magistrate of a member of the Communist Party of China in the county, so County Magistrate Qiao came with me..."
Tengda nodded beside him: "Yes, County Magistrate Shang called me to ask for leave. Comrade Qiao Liang and Secretary Xiaoyun will report to you on today's discussion."
An Zhe nodded and turned to look at Tengda: "Secretary Teng, Qiao Liang was only the deputy county magistrate in Liangbei, and now he has joined the county police. This must be inseparable from your special care, right?"
"Uh, haha..." Tengda laughed dryly, feeling that Anzhe's words seemed to slap him in the face. Damn, Qiao Liang's entry into the county police station was an instruction from above. It had nothing to do with him.
An Zhe continued: "Secretary Teng, we are old acquaintances. You cannot give Comrade Qiao Liang any extra care because he has served as my secretary in Liangbei. You must treat everyone equally and have strict requirements."
"Haha, okay, okay." Tengda continued to laugh dryly, but felt that Anzhe's words continued to slap him in the face.
Luo Fei said at this time: "Comrade Qiao Liang took up a post in Liangbei and joined the county police. I think this must be inseparable from Secretary Teng's love. Secretary Teng's love for Comrade Qiao Liang is very important to Jiangzhou." Ah, as the person in charge of the work in Jiangzhou, I am very grateful. After all, very few comrades from Jiangdong Province can join the county ***. This is the honor of Comrade Qiao Liang, and I am also very pleased... "
After hearing what Luo Fei said, Tengda felt very uncomfortable. Damn, as a leading cadre at a certain level, he is familiar with the rules and regulations within the system. After what happened to Qiao Liang, he should be able to understand how Qiao Liang got involved in this county* As a member of **, Anzhe is an old acquaintance of his and the old leader before Qiao Liang. He just said this. Why are you, Luo Fei, getting involved?
Tengda remembered what Liu Changxing had told him alone when he left Jincheng yesterday. He reminded himself to keep a certain distance when dealing with Luo Fei. In addition to close cooperation at work, he should not be too close in personal relationships. He said this The guy succeeds more than he fails.
Although he didn't know why Liu Changxing had such comments about Luo Fei, and although he didn't know why he said this to him, Tengda remembered it.
Listening to what Luo Fei said at this moment, Tengda couldn't help but feel that Liu Changxing's reminder was reasonable, and subconsciously felt a little alienated from Luo Fei in his heart.
But even though they are distant in their hearts, they still have to maintain enough enthusiasm and closeness on the surface. After all, Jiangzhou and Xizhou are twin cities, and Xizhou needs help from Jiangzhou.
So, even though he felt uncomfortable, Tengda continued to smile.
An Zhe then looked at Qiao Liang and said with a serious smile: "Qiao Liang, although Secretary Teng and I are old acquaintances, although Secretary Teng can't help but care for you because of this relationship, you must keep a clear head. Do not do this at any time. Do not raise your tail and be arrogant. You should use the leadership's care for you as pressure and motivation. Do things in a down-to-earth manner, be an honest person, and fulfill your duties with due diligence..."
"Okay, I will definitely keep Chairman An's advice and teachings in mind." Qiao Liang nodded in agreement solemnly, smiling to himself.
Luo Fei smiled and said: "Comrade Qiao Liang, I knew when I was working with Chairman An that he has always been strict with the people around him and attaches great importance to feelings. Although you are no longer Chairman An's secretary, although you are far away You are taking a temporary position in Northwest China, but Chairman An is still very concerned about your growth, and you must not let down Chairman An’s ardent expectations for you."
"Okay, Mayor Luo, I will definitely remember your words." Qiao Liang said seriously, cursing secretly in his heart.
Tengda blinked at this time. He had talked to An Zhe before and mentioned that when Qiao Liang tested An Zhe, he came to the conclusion that An Zhe's feelings for Qiao Liang were average. But at this time, looking at An Zhe's performance and what Luo Fei said Why do you feel that these words are not right? Did Anzhe deliberately mislead himself before? Or did he ignore the details and make a mistake in judgment?
At this time, the mayor of Xizhou said: "Secretary Xiaoyun, Comrade Qiao Liang, you go and have breakfast quickly, the discussion will start soon."
"That's right, let's go have breakfast." Tengda also said.
"Okay, goodbye, leaders!" Ding Xiaoyun and Qiao Liang nodded to them and entered the restaurant.
Looking at the backs of Ding Xiaoyun and Qiao Liang, the mayor of Xizhou smiled and said: "This Comrade Qiao Liang has extraordinary skills..."
"Ahem..." Tengda thought that the mayor was going to say that Qiao Liang's beating was okay, so he coughed and tried to stop him from continuing. It was all in the past, and it was obviously inappropriate to mention it on this occasion. , obviously embarrassing yourself.
The mayor didn't seem to hear Tengda's hint and continued: "I just heard that a few days ago, Comrade Qiao Liang went to familiarize himself with the situation. Due to work reasons, he had to rush back to the county town overnight. His car broke down while passing through a no-man's land. Encountered by a pack of wolves, he not only protected a female comrade who went down with him, but also bravely fought against the pack of wolves and single-handedly killed the leader..."
"Oh..." Anzhe's eyelids twitched, and a look of concern appeared on his face.
"Ah -" Luo Fei opened his mouth half-open, feeling very surprised. Damn it, Qiao Liang actually has this ability. Why didn't he notice it before?
It's normal to think about it. There are no wolves in Jiangzhou, so Qiao Liang naturally has no chance to show off his skills.
Then Luo Fei felt regretful again, Damn, this kid is so lucky, why wasn't he eaten by a wolf?
It was also the first time for Tengda to hear about this. He couldn't help being surprised and looked at the mayor: "Is there such a thing?"
"Yes." The mayor nodded, "Comrade Qiao Liang looks gentle and gentle. I didn't expect him to have such ability. It's really impressive."
"Yes, yes, it is indeed amazing." Tengda nodded involuntarily.
An Zhe said with a pensive expression: "It seems that taking a temporary job in the northwest is somewhat risky. There are wolves in the northwest..."
Tengda smiled, thinking about Anzhe's words, and couldn't help but feel a little sensitive. It seemed that there was something in Anzhe's words.
People change. After so many years, I have changed a lot. Anzhe must have also changed a lot. It seems that I can no longer look at him with the same eyes as when I first met Anzhe.
