When the conversation came to an end, Hu Fei stood up and picked up Xu Xianping's water glass to refill him with a cup of hot water. Then, just as he was about to say hello to Xu Xianping and go to the toilet, his cell phone suddenly rang. He took it out, took a look, and immediately answered the call.
, "Secretary-General, good evening."
Xu Xianping was stunned, his ears twitched slightly, and he reached out to pick up the tea cup.
"Hu Fei, have you returned to Baisha?"
Cao Jianmin's voice sounded on the microphone.
"Well, I'm back. I'm eating out with Liu Bo, the Propaganda Director of the Wuling Municipal Party Committee."
Hu Fei glanced at Xu Xianping, smiled into the phone, "What, you have something to do with me?"
"When your dinner is over, let's have a cup of tea together."
Cao Jianmin's laughter sounded from the microphone, "I just attended an event with Secretary Wang. Do you still remember the teahouse last time?"
"Remember, remember, the dinner here is over, I'll be there soon."
Hu Fei nodded hurriedly.
After hanging up the phone, Hu Fei nodded to Xu Xianping, "Mr. Xu, I'm sorry, I have to go to the bathroom."
Xu Xianping said nothing and nodded.
After leaving the room, Hu Fei saw Liu Bo standing in the corridor talking to the owner of the restaurant. When Liu Bo saw Hu Fei coming out, he immediately walked over with a smile and said, "The food and drinks are ready and will be served soon."
"By the way, do you want to make a hot pot?"
"Ask your father-in-law, in case he doesn't like it."
Hu Fei nodded, "I'm going to the bathroom."
When Hu Fei came back from the bathroom, hot food and wine had been served, a copper hot pot was placed on the table, and the air was filled with a rich fragrance.
After a leisurely dinner, Hu Fei drank a cup of tea with Xu Xianping to get rid of the alcohol. After Xu Xianping and his son-in-law left, Hu Fei got in the car.
"Xiao Bo, just after I talked with Hu Fei, Cao Jianmin called him."
Xu Xianping leaned his head on the car seat and closed his eyes slightly. He knew that Hu Fei had understood what he meant, otherwise, he would not have taken the initiative to mention eating with Liu Bo in front of him.
This time, it is considered correct.
Xu Xianping opened his eyes and glanced at Liu Bo who was driving, and shook his head, "How can this kid Hu Fei be so smart? How the hell do you let people of your age survive?"
"Dad, what's wrong? Does Cao Jianmin also want to get Qian Wenbo's support?"
Liu Bo smiled while driving, "I remember that the relationship between Cao Jianmin and Hu Fei was very good in the past. Later, after he became Wang Maoliang's confidant, the relationship between the two became estranged again. Why, their relationship now is different.
Has it gotten better?"
His voice paused, "By the way, could it be because Qian Wenbo came back as secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection?"
"Once there is a rift in a relationship, no matter how you repair it, it will never be as good as before, because there will be a thorn in each other's hearts. By the way, you should maintain this kind of friendship with Hu Fei in the future. This kid will definitely have a bright future in the future.
"
Xu Xianping shook his head. His son-in-law was a little clever, but he was not qualified for big things. Fortunately, he was lucky enough to become good friends with Hu Fei.
"Dad, don't worry, Hu Fei and I have similar personalities and we have a good relationship."
Liu Bo chuckled, turned the steering wheel in his hand, and the car slowly entered the main road.
When Hu Fei rushed to the teahouse, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening. He hadn't been here for a long time and it took him a while to find the teahouse.
"Secretary Wang, Secretary-General, good evening. I'm sorry, I haven't been here for a while. I wasted a lot of time looking for this place."
As soon as Hu Fei entered the room, he saw Wang Maoliang and Cao Jianmin playing chess, and immediately apologized profusely.
"How was your evening conversation?"
Wang Maoliang picked up the chess piece in his hand and knocked it, "Jianmin, be careful, I'm going to prepare a general."
"Secretary Wang, actually Director Xu of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department was also there during the meal."
Hu Fei picked up the teapot and poured tea for the two of them. Song Qi was not waiting in the room. It was obvious that the two of them were discussing important matters.
The secretaries of these provincial party committees are all talented people. They know when to show up and when to stay away. At least they know the personalities of the chiefs they serve.
"Oh, what did he tell you?"
The person who asked the question this time was Cao Jianmin. While looking at the chessboard, he said with a sad face, "Secretary Wang, it's better not to play. A stinky chess player like me is helpless in front of you."
"Jianmin, your chess skills are indeed not very good."
Wang Maoliang laughed loudly and knocked the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard, "Damn horse, general."
"Well, Secretary General, Minister Xu said that Minister Zuo of the Provincial Party Committee had talked with him and said that he was planning to propose to the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China to adjust the division of labor of the Provincial Party Committee leadership team and let you take over as the Vice Governor of the Standing Committee..."
Hu Fei reported the conversation in detail. The two people in front of him, especially Wang Maoliang, were masters at reading people's hearts. He must have guessed the ending by telling the beginning.
"Oh, so you think the secretary-general is suitable to be the deputy governor of the Standing Committee?"
Wang Maoliang threw the chess pieces in his hand on the chessboard and said, "No more, Jianmin, your chess skills still need to improve."
Hu Fei didn't speak. Before Cao Jianmin spoke, he couldn't rush to answer questions, even if the secretary of the provincial party committee asked him a question.
"Secretary, this man's brain is not strong enough when he is old."
Cao Jianmin chuckled, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He looked up at Hu Fei and stood up. "Come and play a game with the secretary. I know your chess skills are very good."
"Secretary Wang, please don't let me go."
Hu Fei chuckled, walked to his seat and sat down, "I also think the secretary-general is very suitable for this position. On the one hand, the secretary-general has rich work experience in economics. It seems a bit unqualified to manage the provincial party committee compound with his ability."
Saying this, Hu Fei placed the chess pieces.
"Jianmin, I have wronged you in the past few years. Did you hear that someone is complaining for you?"
Wang Maoliang burst out laughing.
"Secretary, don't listen to Hu Fei, this guy just likes to see me make a fool of myself."
Cao Jianmin smiled and felt slightly moved in his heart. Although he knew that there must be political factors in Hu Fei's statement, he still felt very comfortable in his heart.
In fact, he is not happy to be the secretary-general anymore. He follows the secretary all day long like a follower. Even though he is busy all day long and deals with trivial matters, he wears the title of member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.
Wearing it, it looks beautiful, but in fact this scenery comes from the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.
"No, no, Secretary General, don't say that."
Hu Fei shook his head hurriedly, "It's because I like to see the leaders of the provincial party committee make a fool of themselves. If this word gets out, I won't be able to do my job in the future."
"If there is one aspect, there must be another aspect. Let's talk about it."
Wang Maoliang laid out the chess pieces and said, "I will take the red first."