"Xiao Qiao, has your work been going well recently?" Xu Honggang asked.
"It's okay." Qiao Liang said.
"It seems that you adapted to the new environment very quickly." Xu Honggang laughed, "Although I work for the government, I still pay close attention to you."
Qiao Liang expressed his gratitude and continued: "Actually, I know that Mayor Xu not only cares about me, but also cares about other old subordinates who have worked with you."
"Xiao Qiao, there seems to be something in your words." Xu Honggang said.
Qiao Liang did not shy away and nodded: "Yes, Mayor Xu, I heard recently that since you left the Propaganda Department, Minister Ye's work seems to be not going well."
Xu Honggang frowned: "I have heard about this a little bit, but it's very vague. Please tell me what you know."
Qiao Liang told Xu Honggang what he knew about Chu Heng's suppression of Ye Xinyi.
When talking to Xu Honggang, Qiao Liang did not mention Liu Yiping.
After hearing what Qiao Liang said, Xu Honggang was silent for a moment and said to himself: "It seems that the drunkard is not interested in drinking."
Qiao Liang knew what Xu Honggang meant and remained silent.
Xu Honggang continued: "How is Liu Yiping doing now? How is her relationship with Ye Xinyi?"
Qiao Liang said: "I don't know how Minister Liu and Minister Ye get along, but I heard that Minister Liu respects Minister Chu very much."
Xu Honggang nodded, seeming to hear something from Qiao Liang's words.
After a while, Xu Honggang said: "Actually, based on my understanding of Ye Xinyi, she is not the kind of person who is speculative and scheming, and has no consciousness of subjectively taking sides, but some people always like to speculate on her with a villain's heart. This is true."
Pathetic and abominable.”
Qiao Liang nodded: "Yes, I think Minister Ye is very innocent and helpless."
"Ye Xinyi entrusted you to find me?" Xu Honggang said suddenly.
Qiao Liang shook his head: "No, I once mentioned it to Minister Ye and suggested that she report to you, but she said that you are no longer in charge of publicity, and asking you for work matters will cause you trouble. I added
Otherwise, she would still feel inappropriate if I went to you on her behalf. But I always feel that Minister Ye and I are both your old subordinates. Now that Minister Ye is in a difficult situation, I have an obligation to let you know about it, so I took it upon myself to tell you.
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Xu Honggang nodded: "This is in line with Ye Xinyi's style and habits of doing things. She is always unwilling to cause trouble to others and would rather be wronged herself."
Listening to Xu Honggang's words, it seemed that he knew Ye Xinyi quite well.
Although Qiao Liang agreed with this, he felt that Xu Honggang did not understand Ye Xinyi as well as he did.
Then Xu Honggang stopped talking, with a pensive expression, as if he was thinking about something.
Seeing that Xu Honggang was silent and Qiao Liang was silent, all he had to do was let Xu Honggang know about this. As for what he thought and what he would do, this was not something he could control.
After a long while, Xu Honggang suddenly said: "Did Secretary Liao of the Provincial Party Committee come to Jiangzhou last weekend?"
Qiao Liang said unexpectedly: "How did you know?"
Xu Honggang chuckled: "It's not just me, I'm afraid all the Standing Committee members know about it, but since Secretary Liao doesn't want to make it public, and since Secretary Liao only met Secretary An, everyone just pretends not to know."
Qiao Liang nodded: "Yes, Secretary Liao came to Jiangzhou to soak in the hot springs in the hot spring town to relax. I didn't want to be disturbed, so I only met Secretary Liao."
Xu Honggang nodded: "The two bosses only met one, I don't know what the other one is thinking."
Qiao Liang smiled: "Actually, Mayor Luo, there is no need to think too much. Secretary Liao is here just for leisure and relaxation on the weekend and has no official business."
"Having said that, it is impossible not to have ideas." Xu Honggang said meaningfully.
Qiao Liang smiled again.
Xu Honggang then added: "Since you and Secretary An, we have had fewer opportunities to meet and talk. Now you are in contact with many more people at all levels than before."
Qiao Liang understood the meaning of Xu Honggang's words and said: "Mayor Xu, no matter how many times we meet, no matter how many people I come in contact with, I always regard you as my respected leader."
Xu Honggang smiled happily and patted Qiao Liang on the shoulder: "Xiao Qiao, you are very good."
Qiao Liang said: "I am average, but Mayor Xu is very good."
"You guys, you still do this to me." Xu Honggang laughed.
Qiao Liang also laughed. Although Xu Honggang was also a big leader, he felt much more relaxed when he was with him than in front of An Zhe.
When they arrived at the dining place, Qiao Liang and Xu Honggang said goodbye and got out of the car, and Xu Honggang continued to leave.
Qiao Liang walked into the hotel and went to a private room. When he opened the door, Lao San and Lu Qian were chatting inside.
"Lao San, you are finally back." Qiao Liang said happily.
The third child was also very happy to see Qiao Liang, stood up and hugged him.
Lu Qian said on the side: "Hey, okay, okay, two grown men hugging each other, how decent it is. The beautiful director is here, please pay attention to the influence."
Both Lao San and Qiao Liang laughed, and then sat down separately. Lu Qian then ordered the waiter to serve wine and food.
After the food and drinks were served, Lu Qian raised her glass and said, "You've been working hard these days, the third detective. Come here, I'll help you wash away the dust."
Qiao Liang also raised his glass: "Third brother, I haven't seen you for a long time. Let's have a drink."
The third brother raised his glass and had sex, and Lu Qian and Qiao Liang also did it.
Then everyone was eating and chatting. The third child accidentally asked Qiao Liang about Zhangmei, and Qiao Liang couldn't help but feel sad.
Lu Qian said: "Don't mention the past. Character determines destiny. Every step in life is actually inevitable even though it seems accidental."
Qiao Liang felt that Lu Qian's words made some sense. No matter whether a person is living a good or bad life, he does not need to lament the injustice of fate and reality. In fact, there is an inevitability hidden in the perceived injustice and chance.
This necessity is actually determined by character, and character is innate, so in a sense, people still have to believe in fate.
From this perspective, it seems that belief in fate is not idealism.
Qiao Liang thought again, if Zhang Mei's fate is inevitable, what about her shameful and failed marriage? Is it also an inevitable fate? Is it also determined by her personality?
At this point, Qiao Liang seemed dissatisfied and felt that external factors would still change fate.
Thinking of this, Qiao Liang couldn't help but sigh secretly, even a little sad.
After a while, Qiao Liang went to the bathroom and was washing her hands after using it. She heard an arrogant voice coming from behind: "Nima, you have to do this for me. If you don't do it, I will kill you later..."
Qiao Liang looked back and saw Tang Chao walking in while making a phone call.
Qiao Liang then straightened up and looked at Tang Chao.
Tang Chao also saw Qiao Liang at this time. He was stunned for a moment, then put away his phone and grinned at Qiao Liang: "Hey, buddy, you're here to eat too."
Qiao Liang smiled slightly: "Long time no see, how is Boss Tang?"
"Okay, okay, it's always been good." Tang Chao knew Qiao Liang's current identity, so naturally he didn't dare to make any mistakes, with an affectionate smile on his face, "Chief Qiao, there were all misunderstandings between us in the past. Since
It's a misunderstanding, let's forget it. Another day when Section Chief Qiao is free, I'll invite you to my Roman Holiday Bath Center to play..."
