Without discussing this topic, Xu Guangshui asked Wu Ge: "How was Mayor Li's discussion with you?"

Wu Ge curled his lips and said, "Repeat the same old tune and explain why you didn't speak for me this time."

"Why?"

Wu Ge flicked his pants and said: "Mayor Li, when Secretary Chen asked for his opinion, he spoke for you. If you mention me again, Secretary Chen may not agree."

"It's a joke. If he has such sincerity, why would he let you and me all lose the election?"

"Secretary-General, Mayor Li has a very close relationship with Secretary Luan of the Provincial Party Committee. Do you know what Secretary Luan did before?"

Xu Guangshui shook his head, he really knew nothing.

"Director Lu."

"Bureau Lu?" Xu Guangshui still didn't understand.

"Director of Lu Linsong's office, you should understand by now." Wu Ge reminded.

Xu Guangshui suddenly realized, "No wonder, it turned out to be his father-in-law's."

"You think, as long as Mayor Li is willing, let alone Gaolin County Party Committee Secretary, even if the two of us are in the position together, Secretary Luan will definitely consider it if he calls."

"What is a big deal in our eyes is just a piece of cake for Secretary Luan. It's a pity that Mayor Li didn't do this and followed the normal procedure."

At this point, Wu Ge complained: "It doesn't matter to me. If I don't do it right, I won't do it. But your secretary-general is different. Since Mayor Li came, you have been helping him step by step. Whatever you get in the end, it's still not as good as Mu Guang."

What a forest."

"So Secretary-General, I am not sowing discord, I am fighting injustice for you."

"Through this incident, I can see through a person."

"We are honest when it comes to critical moments, but in other people's eyes, we are just stupid."

Xu Guangshui enlightened, "Wu Ge, don't look at people too narrowly. Mayor Li has his own reasons."

Wu Ge snorted, shook his head slightly, and did not continue the topic.

The car drove for a while, turning and turning. It was already dark outside. Xu Guangshui used the lights on both sides of the road to suddenly see a tall building ahead.

The lights were brightly lit and figures were moving at the door.

Moreover, there are vehicles coming from time to time in the porch.

"Where is this?" Xu Guangshui was confused.

"Private club."

Xu Guangshui was shocked and backed down at that time, saying to Wu Ge: "I don't think it's appropriate to bring me to such a high-end place. Wu Ge, you can play, I have to go."

Wu Ge was surprised and said, "Secretary-General, you are already here, why are you leaving? Don't worry, someone will introduce you to a big shot soon."

Xu Guangshui shook his head like a rattle, "I don't want to meet any big shot, I want to go back."

Wu Ge grabbed him and tried to persuade him, but Xu Guangshui was determined not to comply.

"Secretary-General Xu, why are you leaving? Could it be that this is a tiger's den and someone could eat you?"

While the two were fighting, a man walked out from inside.

Xu Guangshui took a closer look and was suddenly shocked that it was burnt on the outside and tender on the inside.

It was Zhao Xin, deputy secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, who spoke.

He never imagined that Xin Zhao would be in the club.

Not only him, but also an acquaintance Jian Mingkuan followed behind him.

Zhao Xin came over, took the initiative to shake Xu Guangshui's hand, patted the back of his hand and said, "Old Xu, I'll make peace with you now that you've come. Mr. Jian kindly invites you. If you leave, it will be too disrespectful to Mr. Jian."

Jian Mingkuan responded with a smile: "Secretary-General Xu is not as understanding as you said, it's just a joke, right, Secretary-General Xu?"

Now that things have come to this, if Xu Guangshui wants to leave again, not only will he be disappointed, but Jian Mingkuan will be offended as well.

In desperation, Xu Guangshui had no choice but to walk down the steps and said, "Mr. Jian's words make sense. I was just joking."

Jian Mingkuan reminded, "Let's not talk outside. It's a cold day. Don't let the leaders freeze. I don't have cold medicine here."

Ha ha!

Amidst laughter, everyone walked into the club together with courtesy.

The hall is resplendent and bright as day.

At this time, there were many people standing in the hall.

Xu Guangshui took a quick look and found that most of them had unfamiliar faces.

Jian Mingkuan introduced Xu Guangshui to everyone. It could be seen that Zhao Xin and Wu Ge were already familiar with everyone, and Xu Guangshui was a stranger.

After the greetings, everyone gathered around Xin Zhao, Xu Guangshui and Jian Mingkuan and walked towards the banquet hall on the second floor.

There is a huge round table with flowers placed in the middle and tableware placed in front of each chair.

Jian Mingkuan is in the middle, Zhao Xin is on the right, Xu Guangshui is on the left, Wu Ge is next to Xu Guangshui, and so on, everyone finds their own seats and sits down.

At this time, the waitresses in bright clothes pushed the trolley to serve food, and soon the circle was filled with all kinds of exquisite dishes.

Jian Mingkuan raised his glass first and made the opening remarks.

It is nothing more than welcoming everyone to come to Deping and attend his birthday party.

Only then did Xu Guangshui realize that it was no wonder there were so many outsiders.

It turns out today is Jian Mingkuan’s birthday.

No matter what, since I can come, this is the best birthday gift for Jian Mingkuan.

In the midst of the banquet, Xu Guangshui went around with everyone.

As the one with the highest official position among these people, Xin Zhao naturally became the focus of attention.

Everyone came to toast one after another, and Zhao Xin also enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by stars and the moon. He refused to accept anyone who came, and soon his face was red from drinking, but he was in high spirits.

Fortunately, Xu Guangshui was not familiar with everyone, and some people came to propose a toast, but Jian Mingkuan turned them away on the grounds of "Don't let the Secretary-General drink too much."

His actions surprised Xu Guangshui.

Anyway, in this strange situation, it’s better to keep a clear head.

After three rounds of drinking, Jian Mingkuan announced on the spot that everyone should have fun tonight, but don't get drunk. There will be a show later.

When he spoke, everyone understood it tacitly, and everyone seemed to understand what Jian Jian Kuan meant.

Only Xu Guangshui was still confused and secretly asked Wu Ge, "What program is Mr. Jian referring to? Tell you, if it's like Ying Ge Yan Wu, I will turn around and leave."

Wu Ge lay in his ear and whispered: "Secretary-General is too worried, how can Mr. Jian do that. We are all respectable people, and they play high-level games. Don't worry, I won't let you make mistakes."

Having said that, Xu Guangshui still had no idea.

It's not a good place to stay for a long time, so just hide if you can.

Just as he was thinking of finding a reason to leave, Jian Mingkuan came over with a wine glass in hand, leaned against Xu Guangshui's chair, bent down and whispered: "Secretary-General Xu, follow me later, I will take you to meet someone."

Xu Guangshui asked alertly: "Who is it?"

Jian Mingkuan smiled secretly, "You will know when the time comes."

The more he said this, the more it whetted Xu Guangshui's appetite, and he was no longer in the mood to drink.

Finally, the birthday party came to an end.

Someone immediately led the other guests out of the banquet hall. Zhao Xin and Wu Ge also left, except Jian Mingkuan who left Xu Guangshui behind.

"Can Secretary-General Xu have a good time?" Jian Mingkuan asked.

"Very good." Xu Guangshui picked up the napkin and threw it on the dining table, "Mr. Jian, we..."

"That's right." Jian Mingkuan nodded repeatedly, stood up and gave way, and walked side by side to the other side door with Xu Guangshui.

On the way, Jian Mingkuan asked Xu Guangshui, "I heard that you are selecting a new secretary for Mayor Li?"

This Wu Ge has a big mouth, he must have revealed the news to Jian Mingkuan.

"That's what happened." Xu Guangshui answered truthfully.

"Oh." Jian Mingkuan asked again, "Is there a suitable candidate?"

"It hasn't been finalized yet. Three candidates have been selected. When the time comes, we will show it to Mayor Li and ask him to make a decision."

"Yes, the mayor's choice of secretary has to go through the mayor's eyes. But I think the secretary-general plays a big role in it."

Xu Guangshui said quickly: "Mr. Jian promoted me. As the secretary-general, to put it bluntly, I am the chief secretary of the municipal government and a service staff for the municipal leaders."

"No, no." Jian Mingkuan shook his head repeatedly, "Secretary-General Xu is humbled. You are different. You are a secretary among secretaries and Mayor Li's confidant."

Although Xu Guangshui said this in a concise and understated way, he was not in a hurry.

After walking along a long and narrow corridor for a while, I arrived in front of a solid wood double door.

Jian Mingkuan knocked on the door, and a voice of "Please come in" came from inside.

With a creak, Jian Mingkuan opened the door and signaled with his eyes, Xu Guangshui walked in behind him.

The layout of the house is elegant, dominated by antique furniture.

On the red carpet, there is a rocking chair, and a sixty-year-old man is sitting on the rocking chair with his eyes closed and meditating.

Regarding the arrival of Jian Mingkuan Xu Guangshui, he just raised his eyelids slightly and looked at Xu Guangshui with a squinting gaze.

Similarly, Xu Guangshui was also observing him.
Chapter completed!