Wang Zhongqiu was busy in the office when he suddenly sneezed and wondered to himself who was talking about me.

At this moment, the cell phone rang. When he saw that it was his prospective father-in-law's number, he looked in the direction of Li Yuanlang's office before answering the call.

"Mid-Autumn Festival, I'll treat you to dinner tonight, you must come."

Wang Zhongqiu didn't think much and said, "If nothing happens here, Liu Ting and I will go back together after work."

Since the wedding date was set, Wang Zhongqiu often had dinner at Liu Ting's house, and he became accustomed to it.

"It's not at home, and I didn't call Liu Ting. I'm inviting you alone to the Jiayang Hotel. At six o'clock in the evening, you must arrive on time and don't let me go."

Wang Zhongqiu sensed that something was wrong, so he went out to eat, just the two of them, and going to such a high-end place. This was not Liu Yuanshan's character.

He hurriedly asked: "Uncle Liu, do you want to invite me alone? What can I do?"

"You'll know when you get here. I promised you that I'll see you at six o'clock." After that, he hung up the phone.

The more Wang Zhongqiu thought about it, the weirder it became.

I planned to call Liu Ting to inquire, but I heard Li Yuanlang calling him.

Tell him some things, mainly to check the work tomorrow and ask him to prepare more clothes. This time it is estimated that it will take two or three days.

Wang Zhongqiu nodded in agreement. Just as he was about to leave, Li Yuanlang suddenly asked: "Your father-in-law seems to work in the Water Bureau, right?"

"He is in the flood and drought prevention unit and is about to retire."

"Well, you have time to ask, what is Wang Quan like?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhongqiu suddenly realized that he immediately understood the true intention of his prospective father-in-law's call.

He told Li Yuanlang truthfully, "He just called me and said he would treat me to dinner tonight. I guess it was not him who invited me, but Wang Quan who was the host."

Li Yuanlang slowly leaned back on the chair, fiddling with the pen in his hand, and couldn't help but smile sarcastically: "This Wang Quan really knows how to sneak into the camp, and he even comes to you through the back door. Okay, I have nothing to do tonight, you can go and attend

, listen to what he says, and check it for me."

At six o'clock in the evening, Wang Zhongqiu appeared in the private room on the second floor of Jiayang Hotel.

As soon as he came in, besides his father-in-law Liu Yuanshan, there were two other people.

One he knew was Zhang Wanyou, director of the County Water Affairs Bureau, and the other was unfamiliar and he guessed it must be Wang Quan.

"Secretary Wang is here." Zhang Wanyou, who was chatting with Liu Yuanshan, immediately stood up and shook hands with Wang Zhongqiu.

Wang Quan stood aside and looked at Wang Zhongqiu with a smile.

It wasn't until Zhang Wanyou finished the introduction that he came over, held Wang Zhongqiu's hand with both hands and shook it, and said: "We were talking about you with Master Liu just now. Secretary Wang is a great talent, otherwise he wouldn't be able to be trusted by Li County."

I like it for a long time."

"Director Zhang and Wang are very polite." Wang Zhongqiu nodded in response.

Liu Yuanshan didn't even stand. He waved his hand to Wang Zhongqiu and said, "Zhongqiu, Director Zhang and Director Wang are not outsiders. They have been my leaders and colleagues for many years and have taken great care of me."

This sentence sets the tone for tonight, which means that Wang Zhongqiu must also learn to repay him with kindness. They have all taken care of your old father-in-law, and you should also take care of them.

How could Wang Zhongqiu not hear it, but he said nothing and chose to sit with his back to the door.

Wang Quan refused to comply and repeatedly asked Wang Zhongqiu to sit on the main seat next to Liu Yuanshan.

Zhang Wanyou sat on the other side of Wang Zhongqiu, and Wang Quan sat on Zhang Wanyou's lowered hand.

Wang Zhongqiu was not used to sitting in such an important seat. Everyone sitting there was older than him. Except for his father-in-law, they were also higher in rank than him. He could not usurp others' positions.

After repeated humility, Zhang Wanyou made the decision, "Wang Quan, let Secretary Wang sit under Master Liu and lower his hands. I will sit next to Master Liu, who has worked hard and accomplished a lot, and you will sit next to me."

Liu Yuanshan was so happy that he almost flew up.

I have been working for more than 30 years, but I have never had a meal with the director, and have never been so close. I suddenly felt so proud that my eyes were always narrowed to a thin line, and it was difficult to open them.

"Secretary Wang, how do you feel about following County Magistrate Li?" Zhang Wanyou put a box of soft Chinese food on the table directly in front of Wang Zhongqiu.

Wang Quan quickly came over with a lighter, opened it with a click, and waited for Wang Zhongqiu to light a cigarette.

"I'll do it myself." Wang Zhongqiu declined Wang Quan's kindness, took out a lighter from his pocket, handed one to Liu Yuanshan, and lit it for him first.

Zhang Wanyou waved his hand, "You guys can smoke it, I just threw it away."

Wang Zhongqiu then replied: "It's just one word, busy. The county government is complicated and has many things to do. Director Zhang knows that."

"I understand, I understand." Zhang Wanyou repeatedly expressed his understanding.

At this moment, the private room door opened, and the waiter, wearing a uniform red top and black trousers, pushed the food on the trolley.

Four people ordered a full table of dishes, including fresh seafood, chicken, duck, and fish.

It must be said that the chefs at Jiayang Hotel are top-notch. The dishes not only look exquisite, but the aroma wafting out is enough to stimulate people's taste buds and appetite.

Alcoholic beverages include white wine, red wine and beer, as well as freshly squeezed juice and mineral water.

"Secretary Wang, what would you like to drink?" Wang Quan, as the host, naturally wants to recruit Wang Zhongqiu, who has a low but important position at the table.

"Let me have some beer." Wang Zhongqiu explained: "I can't drink too much. If the county magistrate calls for something, I have to be on call."

In fact, there is another reason why he can't say it. He came with a mission tonight. How will he explain to Li Yuanlang tomorrow if he drinks too much?

"Understood." Zhang Wanyou nodded and said: "Secretary Wang drinks beer, Master Liu, but you can drink it. We must have liquor tonight. We will not go home until we are drunk."

Liu Yuanshan was so happy that he felt greedy in his stomach when he looked at Maotai.

In his life, he only drank Moutai once, and it was only a small cup, which was not satisfying at all.

Looking at the four bottles of Maotai on the table, Liu Yuanshan wished he could take the two bottles at home and treasure them so that he could show them off to others.

Just like that, the waiter opened two bottles of Maotai, poured them into three decanters, and placed them one by one in front of Liu Yuanshan, Zhang Wanyou and Wang Quan.

The first glass of wine was given by Zhang Wanyou, "Secretary Wang, Master Liu, Wang Quan and I would like to toast you two. This is a sentimental wine, so you must drink it."

With the clinking of glassware, all four people drank.

After that, Wang Quan went into battle, full of beautiful words, and almost lifted the king to heaven in the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Fortunately, Wang Zhongqiu has a clear mind, always humbles himself, and always maintains a cautious attitude.

On the contrary, Liu Yuanshan was cheerful, and his good words reached his ears and digested in his stomach.

After three rounds of drinking, Wang Quan poured a glass of wine, stood up and said to Wang Zhongqiu specifically: "Secretary Wang, I am dedicating this glass of wine to you."

Wang Zhongqiu had no choice but to stand up, hold the wine glass and ask: "Director Wang, is there any excuse for drinking with me alone?"

"Well..." Wang Quan gritted his teeth and said decisively: "I will tell you what I have to say. I know that County Magistrate Li is considering the candidate for deputy director of the Water Conservancy Bureau. I just want to ask Secretary Wang to help me in front of Magistrate Li.

A few kind words, nothing more, nothing more.”

What was supposed to come came indeed.

Fortunately, Wang Zhongqiu was mentally prepared, so he said: "Director Wang, I will definitely say what I need to say, and I drank this glass of wine."

This sentence has a profound meaning. Wang Zhongqiu used the word "should" instead of the word "neng".

What should be said is that he will truthfully report tonight's incident to Li Yuanlang.

What can be said is selected and said, and the negative ones are not said.

Regardless of the difference in words, the meanings are vastly different.

However, when these words were digested in Wang Quan's ears, he thought that Wang Zhongqiu had agreed to speak for him. After taking the reassurance, his heart dropped completely to his stomach.

This drink was not in vain.

Wang Quan made it clear what he wanted to express, and Wang Zhongqiu agreed to help.

He simply let go of his drinking and started drinking with Zhang Wanyou and Liu Yuanshan.

Wang Zhongqiu didn't drink much, but the beer filled his belly and he soon wanted to go to the toilet.

There is a bathroom in the private room, which Wang Zhongqiu is not used to.

Others were shouting and drinking outside, but he was making a fuss inside, which was unreasonable. So he got up and went to the bathroom outside.

When I finished washing my hands, I happened to bump into a man coming out and washing his hands next to him.

Wang Zhongqiu didn't pay attention to the man, but the man saw him.

After looking carefully for a few times, an idea suddenly flashed across his face, and his face was immediately filled with smiles.

He quickly wiped his hands, shook them hard, patted Wang Zhongqiu on the shoulder, and greeted with a smile: "It's Secretary Wang, isn't it? What a coincidence, you are here too?"
Chapter completed!