When we arrived at the hotel, everyone got off the car, with Tang Xiaofei leading the way to the restaurant.
Qiao Liang and Zhang Haitao walked behind. Qiao Liang looked at Tang Xiaofei's back, then subconsciously turned to glance at Zhang Haitao, with confusion and questions in his eyes.
Zhang Haitao noticed it, smiled at Qiao Liang, and then patted his shoulder.
"Secretary-General, what's going on with this...?" Qiao Liang raised his finger and pointed at Tang Xiaofei in front of him, lowering his voice.
Although Qiao Liang probably concluded that Tang Xiaofei was Tang Shusen's remnant at this time, she was a little unsure because of Tang Xiaofei's performance and Zhang Haitao's attitude towards her, so she still wanted to ask.
Zhang Haitao did not answer Qiao Liang's words, but said loudly: "Director Qiao, not only do you have to drink well tonight, but you also have to protect me. You can't let me drink too much. The guys from the Water Conservancy Bureau are all good drinkers..."
Qiao Liang was startled, he was asking Zhang Haitao something, why didn't this guy seem to hear him.
Tang Xiaofei then turned around when she heard the sound and gave Zhang Haitao a smile: "Secretary-General, I want to toast you a few drinks alone later, so you can't shirk the responsibility."
"Okay, no excuses, anyway, Director Qiao is here tonight, and he is very good at drinking. I can't drink and he will do it for me." Zhang Haitao said happily.
Tang Xiaofei glanced at Qiao Liang, then looked at Zhang Haitao, half-smiling but not smiling: "There are some wines that Director Qiao can replace, but there are some wines that Director Qiao cannot replace."
Zhang Haitao laughed, and Qiao Liang thought about Tang Xiaofei's words. Damn, what do you mean by this bitch? What kind of wine can't I replace? The biggest leader of this dinner party is Zhang Haitao. Is there any wine that I can't replace?
The confusion and doubts in Qiao Liang's heart became even greater. Tang Xiaofei spoke in a serious tone. If she was really Tang Shusen's remnant, Tang Shusen would be finished. Not to mention that she wouldn't have the energy she has now. She wouldn't even be able to attend tonight's dinner.
Qualifications, but now...
Qiao Liang couldn't help but be shaken by his previous judgment. Isn't Tang Xiaofei Tang Shusen's remnant? Is it just a coincidence that she has the same surname as Tang Shusen?
If this is the case, what is Tang Xiaofei's identity? If she is not a remnant of Tang Shusen, why does she have such an attitude towards herself?
Qiao Liang's thinking was a little confused and uncertain for a while.
Soon arriving at the door of the restaurant's private room, Tang Xiaofei opened the door and nodded to Zhang Haitao: "Secretary-General Zhang, please——"
When Tang Xiaofei spoke, she only looked at Zhang Haitao and didn't even look at Qiao Liang. It seemed that the only leader she came to pick up was Zhang Haitao, and she completely ignored Qiao Liang's existence.
After this encounter on the road, Qiao Liang had quickly adapted to Tang Xiaofei's attitude towards her, and secretly sneered, "Smelly bitch, you don't have to be arrogant and rude to me now, you will have to kneel under my pomegranate pants in the future."
No.
Zhang Haitao nodded and was about to walk in when the people inside had already come out to greet him. Chang Dahe was walking in front, followed by a deputy director and the director of the bureau office.
As soon as he looked at them, Qiao Liang knew that those attending the dinner tonight were all people who were close to Chang Dahe. There were several deputy directors in the bureau, but this one was the only one here. Obviously he was Chang Dahe's own person, the office director.
Of course not to mention.
So is Tang Xiaofei.
Chang Dahe shook hands with Zhang Haitao respectfully, then shook Qiao Liang's hand warmly, and smiled slightly exaggeratedly: "Hey, Director Qiao, welcome, warm welcome."
In Qiao Liang's impression, Chang Dahe always had an eternal smile on his face no matter he met his superiors or subordinates. However, in front of his superiors, his smile was filled with respect and humility, while in front of his peers, his smile was filled with enthusiasm and ease.
, in front of subordinates, this smile is somewhat perfunctory and entertaining.
A simple smile was expressed vividly by Chang Dahe. Qiao Liang felt that this guy was a smiling tiger with rich connotations.
Qiao Liang shook hands with Chang Dahe, and then shook hands with the deputy director and the office director. They all treated Qiao Liang warmly and respectfully. The office director was lower in rank than Qiao Liang, so it was natural. The deputy director and Qiao Liang were of the same level, and they were the same age.
He is much older than Qiao Liang, but he is still like this. Obviously he is very self-aware and knows that in front of the young Qiao Liang, the value of his virginity is not comparable to Qiao Liang.
Tang Xiaofei stood aside and watched the deputy director and office director's attitude towards Qiao Liang. She couldn't help but curled her lips, and a trace of indifference and disgust flashed in her eyes.
Tang Xiaofei's subtle movements and expressions were reflected in Qiao Liang's eyes. Qiao Liang was very curious about Tang Xiaofei at this time. He subconsciously felt that if Tang Xiaofei was not the remnant of Tang Shusen, he should have a certain background. This background was not only from the Water Conservancy Bureau.
They value it very much, even Zhang Haitao cares about it. Otherwise, with Tang Xiaofei's status in the bureau, as a water affairs section chief, and an ordinary middle-level person, what qualifications and reasons does Tang Xiaofei have to participate in tonight's dinner?
Based on this analysis, Qiao Liang developed a strong interest in Tang Xiaofei, which was mainly due to her identity.
Then everyone entered the room. Chang Dahe asked Zhang Haitao and Qiao Liang to sit down. Zhang Haitao sat as the guest of honor, Qiao Liang sat as the deputy guest of honor, and Chang Dahe sat as the host companion.
According to the unwritten dinner rules in the circle, the deputy director should sit with the deputy director, then the office director should sit under Zhang Haitao, and Tang Xiaofei should sit under Qiao Liang.
Unexpectedly, the deputy director looked at Chang Dahe and said: "I caught a cold today. I just took medicine and I don't dare to drink more. I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany the two leaders if I sit with the deputy director. I'd better ask one of them to sit with the deputy director.
Right." After saying that, he pointed to the office director and Tang Xiaofei.
The deputy director's words surprised Qiao Liang. Damn, according to the rules, you are the deputy director's companion. If you have a cold, you will not be prevented from sitting in this seat. At most, you just have to drink a few drinks. It's not like Zhang Haitao and himself don't understand. Why?
Do you want to give up this deputy leader?
Qiao Liang had an intuition and glanced at Zhang Haitao. His expression was very calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
Qiao Liang looked at Chang Dahe again. He felt that Chang Dahe would not agree to the deputy director's request. If he didn't take the deputy director's seat, the deputy director's level would be lowered. This showed disrespect for the leader.
Chang Dahe glanced at the deputy director with admiration, and then looked at Zhang Haitao happily: "Secretary-general, look..."
Zhang Haitao frowned: "This is your business, why are you asking me? In fact, tonight is a non-work dinner, we are all gathering together, you don't have to be so particular about who is the main and deputy, just relax..."
Although Zhang Haitao said there was no need to ask himself, his words clearly made a statement and answer.
Chang Dahe nodded, then looked at the office director and Tang Xiaofei.
The office director is a smart person. When the deputy director said just now, he had an intuition. He looked at the admiring look in Chang Dahe's eyes at the deputy director, and then understood something, and then said: "In this case, I suggest that Section Chief Tang take the seat.
Deputy Chief Accompanying, firstly, Section Chief Tang has a good drinking capacity and can accompany the leader to have a few more drinks. Secondly, we have a female Section Chief Tang at our table. We must show respect for women and improve the status of lesbians..."
When the office director said this, everyone laughed, the deputy director agreed repeatedly, Chang Dahe also nodded, Tang Xiaofei was happy in her heart, but declined: "Hey, no, no, I am the youngest, the most junior, the most junior, and the lowest level here. How can I do it?"
You deserve to sit in that position."
Zhang Haitao said: "Xiao Fei, since everyone agrees and I don't have any objections, I think you should stop refusing and go over and sit down to improve the status of lesbians. Starting from the dinner party, from now on..."
After Zhang Haitao said this, it was decided. Tang Xiaofei smiled and said: "Well, since the leaders are so respectful, I would rather obey your orders than respect them."
Then Tang Xiaofei sat with the deputy director, the deputy director sat under Zhang Haitao, and the office director sat under Qiao Liang.
According to the logical thinking of normal people in the system, a phenomenon that is impossible to occur happened just under Qiao Liang's nose.
This corresponds to the saying that novels are higher than reality, and reality is always more exciting than novels. Things that happen in reality are always unimaginable and impossible.
Qiao Liang has been looking at everything in front of him with a smile and calmly, and he keeps thinking in his heart. The reason why Tang Xiaofei can sit as deputy host tonight seems to be related to the informal non-work nature of tonight's dinner. If it is serious
This was not the case at a serious work dinner. On such occasions, everyone seemed to be consciously pampering and favoring Tang Xiaofei, while Zhang Haitao seemed to acquiesce to this.
Hmm, interesting, a bit interesting. Qiao Liang nodded secretly.
Then the waiter began to pour wine and serve the dishes. They served high-strength white wine and red wine. The deputy director and Tang Xiaofei drank red wine, and the others drank white. They poured wine in three-liang goblets.
Then Chang Dahe looked at Zhang Haitao: "Old leader, do you still follow the same rules when drinking?"
On this occasion, Chang Dahe called Zhang Haitao "old leader", which was naturally more cordial than calling him his job title.
Zhang Haitao nodded: "Okay, follow the old rules for white wine, and whatever you want for red wine."
Tang Xiaofei smiled and said: "Secretary-General, I protest, lesbians cannot drink casually."
Zhang Haitao laughed: "Yes, Xiaofei is right, you can't just say casually, just do whatever you want."
Everyone chuckled, and Qiao Liang couldn't help but ask: "Your old rule for drinking liquor is..."
Chang Dahe said: "Director Qiao, the old rule is that I will toast you three times, and then everyone will drink this glass of wine together."
Qiao Liang nodded, Zhang Haitao looked at Qiao Liang: "Director Qiao, this drinking method won't have any difficulty for you, right?"
"It's okay. Anyway, I'm here with you tonight. We can drink whatever makes you happy," Qiao Liang said.
Zhang Haitao corrected: "I can't be happy alone. Since it's a weekend, it's best if everyone is happy."
"That's right, what the old leader said is absolutely true. Everyone is happy." Chang Dahe raised his glass, "Come on, it's rare that the old leader and Director Qiao are free to have dinner with us on the weekend. Thank you for the honor. I wish you the best for this first glass of wine.
Leaders and Director Qiao are in good health and have a happy weekend..."
Everyone raised their glasses and took a sip, and then ate the food. Chang Dahe said to Qiao Liang while eating: "Director Qiao, what a coincidence. When you called me to ask for materials a few days ago, I also said that I would take the time to invite you.
I came to the bureau for dinner, I didn’t expect you to come so soon.”
Hearing Chang Dahe's words, Qiao Liang felt a little nervous. Damn it, the materials required must be kept confidential, but Chang Dahe said it directly. In front of these people, especially Zhang Haitao, this didn't seem very fun.
Qiao Liang chuckled: "Yes, it's a coincidence, but I have taken advantage of the Secretary-General."
Zhang Haitao looked at Qiao Liang and asked casually: "What materials do you want from Director Dahe?"
When Zhang Haitao asked this, Qiao Liang became even more nervous and complained secretly.
