Just after going to work in the afternoon, Mei Xin came to Long Ziyou's office. After the official report, she did not leave immediately. She felt a little strange, so Long Ziyou asked: "Director Mei, what else do you have to do?"
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"Thank you, Ziyou." Mei Xin looked at Long Ziyou, with something inexplicable in her beautiful eyes.
"Why are you thanking me for no reason?" Long Ziyou was stunned for a moment, vaguely knowing why she was thanking him.
"Hou Aihua has already told me what happened last night, so... thank you." She was finally relieved, and Mei Xin had a relaxed smile on her face.
"As the old saying goes, it's better to demolish ten temples than destroy one family. So I don't know whether what I did is right or wrong. I hope it won't be wrong." Long Ziyou said with a bitter smile.
"Ziyou, you will know in the future that I am right and so are you." Mei Xin said seriously.
"Haha, do you want to congratulate you on regaining your freedom?" Long Ziyou teased with a smile.
"That's necessary. After I complete the formalities in a few days, you can treat me to a few drinks." Mei Xin said without hesitation.
"Okay, I'll call a few friends to help you celebrate." In order to avoid suspicion, Long Ziyou didn't dare to invite Mei Xin to drink alone.
"It's up to you." Mei Xin stood up and gave Long Ziyou a rollicking look before turning around and leaving. She seemed dissatisfied with his move to call someone else. Naturally, she also understood Long Ziyou's intention of calling someone else.
Not long after Mei Xin left, Long Ziyou received a call from Shi Yongnian, saying that he had made an appointment with Li Zhineng, the executive deputy minister of the Ministry of Water Resources, to have dinner at Shuiyuexuan Club at seven o'clock in the evening.
After ending the call with Shi Yongnian, Long Ziyou immediately called Yao Guoqiang and told him about his appointment with Vice Minister Li.
"Thank you, Ziyou, I'll go to Shuiyuexuan right away to prepare." If Yao Guoqiang doesn't know what to do next, then his job as mayor will be in vain.
Shuiyuexuan is a high-end private club in the capital. It specializes in catering services and only serves its members. Those who can become Shuiyuexuan members must either have a certain status or have a certain net worth. However, Long Ziyou believes that even if it only provides
Yao Guoqiang should be able to get Shuiyuexuan's membership in an hour, so he is not worried about Yao Guoqiang being able to deny Shuiyuexuan's private room.
Before getting off work, Long Ziyou turned down several dinner parties and made a phone call to Lu Penglin, saying that he might have to wait a little late before leaving for heaven and earth. Lu Penglin only said: I'll wait for you no matter how late. This made him very happy.
I'm depressed, and it seems I can't let it go this time.
At 6:30, Long Ziyou arrived at Shuiyuexuan. The beautiful receptionist in cheongsam guided him to the private room No. 7 booked by Yao Guoqiang. However, he found that Yao Guoqiang had arrived earlier than him and was accompanied by another person.
, but he immediately felt relieved. This was Jiang Dong's business, and it was right for him, Yao Guoqiang, to come earlier.
"Ziyou, here we come." Yao Guoqiang stood up, pointed to the bald middle-aged man next to him who also stood up and said, "Let me introduce to you, this is Liang Weiguang, director of our Jiangdong Office in Beijing."
"Hello, Director Liang, nice to meet you." Long Ziyou smiled and extended his hand.
"Director Long, I have long admired you. I am very happy and honored to meet you!" When shaking hands, Liang Weiguang's face was full of smiles, and his attitude was respectful. Who can be the director of the Beijing Office who is not well-informed and well-rounded?
, and what he said was also the truth. If he had known that Long Ziyou was from Jiangdong, he would have come to him himself. If he left such a capable person unused, wouldn't it be a waste of resources?
"Haha, Director Liang is so polite, Ziyou is ashamed." Long Ziyou smiled.
"Well deserved, Long Chu, Weiguang is absolutely true. If you don't believe me, you can ask Mayor Yao." Liang Weiguang said seriously.
"Haha, that's of course. In terms of connections and connections in the capital, I think I can't even keep up with him." Yao Guoqiang said with a smile.
"Mayor Guoqiang, Director Liang, please stop hating me all the time, otherwise I will have no shame in staying here." Long Ziyou shook his head and smiled bitterly, "No, Ziyou, both of us can leave.
, but you can’t leave, Minister Li was invited out by you, he only recognizes you." Yao Guoqiang pretended to be exaggerated and pulled Long Ziyou.
"Actually... I don't know Minister Li from the Ministry of Water Resources either." Long Ziyou felt that he had to tell the two of them about this in advance so that they could be mentally prepared, so he continued: "I know Minister Shi from the Ministry of Finance.
Minister, he helped me give it to Minister Li, and Minister Shi will come with him later."
The eyes of Yao Guoqiang and Liang Weiguang suddenly lit up. They bought one and got two free. They could get to know the leaders of two important ministries and commissions at once. They were really lucky this time!
"I can help you like this. It seems that Minister Shi has a very good relationship with you, Ziyou." Yao Guoqiang tried in a teasing way.
"I am currently helping Mr. Shi treat hemiplegia, and it has some effect. When Minister Shi is happy, he naturally helps him." Long Ziyou had a calm smile on his face.
"Hey, Ziyou, let's find a place to sit down and get close to each other after dinner." Yao Guoqiang seemed to have been an old friend for many years, putting his arms on Long Ziyou's shoulders.
"Long Chu, count me in as well." Liang Weiguang said expectantly. He has been hanging out in the capital for many years, and naturally he doesn't want to miss such a 'high-quality resource'.
Long Ziyou's heart moved and he nodded: "No problem, we will get close and intimate later."
They are all members of the system, so there will naturally be no shortage of common topics. The three of them were chatting and laughing while waiting for Shi Yongnian and Li Zhineng. At seven o'clock, the door of the private room was pushed open, and Shi Yongnian and Li Zhineng walked in under the guidance of beautiful welcome guests.
In the private room, the three of them immediately stood up and greeted him.
Although Long Ziyou had never met Li Zhineng, he knew that the middle-aged man in his fifties who came in with Shi Yongnian should be Li Zhineng.
"Ziyou, this is Vice Minister Li of the Ministry of Water Resources that I mentioned to you." Shi Yongnian only knew Long Ziyou, so naturally he introduced Long Ziyou to Li Zhineng first, "Li Bu, this young man is me and you.
I’ve mentioned Long Ziyou, I believe you’ve also heard of his name.”
"Hello, Minister Li, I am Long Ziyou from the Ministry of Energy. Please give me your advice." Long Ziyou said humbly.
Li Zhineng smiled and stretched out his hand to shake Long Ziyou's hand, "Haha, of course I have heard of Xiaolong's name. When I see him today, I can only say that he is a formidable person."
"Thank you, Minister Li," Long Ziyou said modestly, pointing sideways at Yao Guoqiang and Liang Weiguang, "Yes, Minister Li, Minister Shi, let me introduce to you, this is Comrade Yao Guoqiang, the mayor of Jiangdong City. In addition,
This is Comrade Liang Weiguang, director of our Jiangdong Office in Beijing. Please give me more advice."
There was another round of polite handshakes and greetings, and not long after we sat down, the food and wine began to be served. After learning that Shi Yongnian was coming, Liang Weiguang added two more dishes. As for the reception work such as ordering wine and food, he can be said to be
Experts, because what the Beijing Office does is to welcome the incoming recruits.
Before work, in order to entertain the leaders well, he did a serious job and found out the habits and hobbies of the main leaders of various ministries and commissions in the capital, and recorded them in his notes, so he ordered dishes suitable for Shi Yongnian and Li Zhineng's taste
It's not too difficult for him.
It can be seen from the smiles in Shi Yongnian and Li Zhineng's eyes after the food and wine were served that they were very satisfied with the food and wine prepared by the three of them.
After the dinner started, Yao Guoqiang and Liang Weiguang were very proactive and enthusiastic. They frequently helped pick up food and toast, and they also spoke very beautifully. Even though Li Zhineng was a bit pretentious, he did not embarrass the two of them. From the two of them,
Long Ziyou also learned a lot of "running department" skills.
"Old Li, since we are so familiar with each other, I might as well say it bluntly. I have two purposes for inviting you out tonight. One is to introduce Xiaolong to you; the other is, Xiaolong is my benefactor. This time about the transaction in their hometown of Jiangdong.
You must support more water conservancy funds." After three drinks and five dishes, Shi Yongnian found an opportunity to clarify the purpose of tonight's dinner.
"There is no good banquet. Lao Shi, I knew you, the 'Iron Rooster', would not treat me to dinner for no reason. It turns out that you are eyeing the small money from our Ministry of Water Resources." Li Zhineng laughed and cursed. Then he said to Long Ziyou and the others.
: "Xiaolong, have you found the wrong person? You ignored the God of Wealth in front of you and found this small temple. Isn't this why you are looking for something far away?"
"Old Li, don't use the topic to point the fire at me. If the water conservancy funds they want don't go to your Ministry of Water Resources, why should they go to our Ministry of Finance?" Shi Yongnian glared at Li Zhineng, and then threatened "viciously":
"Lao Li, if you don't help me with this, I will accidentally lose a zero in the budget of your Ministry of Water Resources next year!"
"No, Lao Shi, can't I give it to you?" Li Zhineng smiled bitterly. He was afraid of Shi Yongnian. "Minister Li, thank you, thank you so much. On behalf of the people of Jiangdong, I would like to toast you!" Yao Guoqiang immediately said
I stood up with the wine glass in hand, not to mention how happy I was.
"We are also from Jiangdong, so naturally we have to respect Minister Li together." Long Ziyou and Liang Weiguang also stood up with their glasses in their hands.
The words had already been spoken, and it was too late for Li Zhineng to take back his life, so he had to accept the toasts of the three people calmly.
"You have to drink wine, but you also have to go through the procedures. Don't make things difficult for Minister Li. All the procedures that need to be done must be done. All the procedures that need to be followed must be followed. Don't make things difficult for Minister Li. Mayor Yao, do you understand?"
Shi Yongnian smiled and pointed out.
"Of course, Minister Shi." Yao Guoqiang nodded seriously.
"Xiaolong, you three, please don't respect me. Minister Shi has also done a lot for your affairs. I saw it just now, so shouldn't the three of you respect Minister Shi a few more glasses?" For the sake of '
To take revenge on Shi Yongnian for threatening him just now, Li Zhineng suggested with a smile.