On this day, as he was about to get off work, Chen Hai suddenly called Li Jie to his office and told him some surprising news.
Qi Tongwei invited them to have dinner together!
In fact, not only Li Jie was surprised, but Chen Hai was also very surprised. Speaking of which, he and Qi Tongwei had a very good relationship before, and Qi Tongwei almost became his brother-in-law.
Back then, Qi Tongwei and his sister Chen Yang almost came together, but due to some strange combination of circumstances, they failed to come together.
Since then, the relationship between him and Qi Tongwei has faded a lot. Apart from their work interactions, they have almost no contact in private.
Therefore, Chen Hai was indeed a little surprised by this sudden invitation.
Surprised, considering the relationship between everyone, Chen Hai did not refuse.
After get off work, Chen Hai drove Li Jie towards the outskirts of the city. On the way, he specifically asked Li Jie if he had any difficulties in work or life. If so, he must tell him.
As long as the rules are not violated, he will try his best to help solve the problem.
Li Jie has been keeping a low profile during this period, so there will be no difficulties. Even his subordinates who were a bit irritated before have become much calmer recently.
After chatting for a while, the destination was soon reached.
The place for dinner this time was nowhere else but Shanshui Manor.
As evening approached, the entrance to Shanshui Manor was bustling with activity. On the way to the car, Chen Hai saw many acquaintances, most of whom were graduates of Handong University.
This place has become a gathering place for graduates of Handong University.
Chen Hai is the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He is considered to be one of the best graduates of the Department of Political Science and Law of Handong University. When meeting an acquaintance, he cannot avoid saying a few polite words. It only takes four or five minutes to go from the parking lot to Club No. 1. Walked for a quarter of an hour.
Now that things have happened, Chen Hai can't help but feel a little regretful.
So sloppy!
You shouldn't eat here.
He didn't expect to meet so many acquaintances at Shanshui Manor. If he had known this, he would have decided not to come here to keep the appointment.
Having reached this point, many things are no longer a secret.
For example, the so-called secretarial gang.
Another example is the so-called Han Gang.
As the old scholar Gao Yuliang rises through the ranks, graduates from the Department of Political Science and Law of Handong University naturally have certain advantages in job fairs and internal appointments.
Over time, the Han gang became more and more powerful, and their disciples and old officials were all over the political and legal circles.
Although Chen Hai also graduated from Handong University, because of his father's education, he only stayed true to himself and never took sides. In order to avoid suspicion, he rarely even attended student gatherings.
Precisely because he rarely participated in these gatherings, Chen Hai didn't know much about Shanshui Manor.
"Chen Hai!"
While deep in thought, Chen Hai and the two had already reached the entrance and exit of Club No. 1. Before they even got close, they saw a middle-aged man approaching from a distance.
Chen Hai looked up, temporarily suppressed his thoughts, and walked forward with a smile.
"Old senior, long time no see."
Qi Tongwei heard the alienation in Chen Hai's tone, but he didn't mind at all. He only saw him give Chen Hai's shoulder an affectionate blow.
"I get angry when I talk about this. It's been a long time since you attended our class reunion. The last time was three years ago."
Chen Hai smiled and explained: "Old senior, you also know that anti-corruption work is done day and night. I really have no choice."
Qi Tongwei glared at Chen Hai deliberately and unhappily, then waved his hand, automatically skipping the topic, and turned to look behind Chen Hai.
"This is Jiang Yang, Director Jiang, right?"
Li Jie took a step forward at the right time, extended his hand and said, "Hello, Director Qi."
Qi Tongwei chuckled and said politely while shaking hands: "Director Jiang, I have long admired your name. When I called Monkey the day before yesterday, he mentioned you and said that your departure is a big loss to the Anti-Corruption Administration."
"Where, where, the Marquis has given me a reward."
Li Jie was shocked when he heard this. Qi Tongwei said this, probably because he had already investigated him.
Today's banquet may have a deeper meaning.
For example, to find out more about his situation?
Qi Tongwei smiled slightly and did not continue to interact too much with Li Jie. He turned to Chen Hai and joked.
"Chen Hai, you have found a treasure. Our Handong Political and Legal Affairs Office has another general."
After saying this, Qi Tongwei seemed to suddenly remember something and raised his hand with one hand.
"Oh, look at me, let's go, don't stand here, let's go in and sit down quickly, the food is ready, Chen Hai, we two brothers are going to have a few drinks tonight."
Shanshui Manor serves as a platform to connect people from all parties, so it naturally put a lot of thought into the decoration, and Club No. 1 is the leader among them.
Walking into the house, a luxurious atmosphere hits the face. The first thing that catches the eye is a living room, which is at least ten meters high according to visual inspection. The interior decoration is extremely gorgeous, combining Chinese and Western styles, and is not inferior to a five-star hotel.
Qi Tongwei said as he walked: "Chen Hai, I know your character and you don't like too many people, so there is no one else today, just the three of us."
Chen Hai was inexplicably relieved when he heard that there was no one else.
After passing through the living room, the group came to the private room on the east side.
Compared with the luxury of the living room, the decoration here is obviously much more elegant. From a glance, it is all Chinese style.
However, in the eyes of knowledgeable people, this is where the real money is spent. The cost is only higher than that of the living room. The screens, ornaments, wooden doors, and furniture are all made of precious woods such as huanghuali, rosewood, and rosewood.
At the door of the box, a tall woman wearing a cheongsam had been standing there waiting for a long time. Club No. 1 entertained all distinguished guests, and the service staff were all carefully selected. Qi Tongwei was naturally no stranger to him, so he saw the guests coming. , and quickly took the initiative to open the door of the box.
After entering the box and taking a seat, Qi Tongwei waved the service staff to retreat.
"Okay, you go down and tell the kitchen that hot food can be served."
"yes!"
After the waiter left, Qi Tongwei smiled and picked up the Moutai on the table and started to share the wine.
"Chen Hai, today is a special day. I specially brought a bottle of aged Moutai. You must drink a few more glasses tonight."
"Don't." Seeing more and more drinks, Chen Hai stood up suddenly: "Old senior, I have to go to the old man's house to pick up the ball tonight, so I can't drink too much."
"Too."
Qi Tongwei paused slightly when he heard this, nodded, and looked like he suddenly realized something.
"Drink less there, and Jiang Chu and I will drink more. Is that okay?"
Although Chen Hai knew that Li Jie had a good drinking capacity, he still glanced at Li Jie and asked for his opinion. After receiving a positive hint, he spoke.
"Well, let Jiang Yang have a few more drinks with the old senior."
The wine was divided, and before the hot dishes were served, Chen Hai took the initiative to toast Qi Tongwei.
"Old senior, congratulations on taking another step forward!"
Qi Tongwei raised his glass with a smile and took a sip. He knew Chen Hai very well, so he invited Chen Hai on the pretext of celebrating his promotion.
Otherwise, I'm afraid Chen Hai wouldn't come.
