After thinking about it, Zhao Xiangdong weighed it again and felt that Qi Feng's invitation must go today. Although he didn't even urinate in the same pot with him, and he still made trouble for Zhao Xiangdong at work, he was the mayor after all, and he still had to do what he was supposed to do. Let's see why he invited him to dinner today.
After getting off work at six o'clock, Zhao Xiangdong went downstairs and saw Mayor Qi's driver Shi Lidong getting out of the car and said respectfully: "Director Zhao, please get in the car."
Zhao Xiangdong frowned, a little surprised, and said hurriedly: "No need, isn't it the "Xiangmanyuan" restaurant on Zhen Street? It's not far, I can just walk there."
But the driver insisted: "Director Zhao, just come up here. I have to complete the task assigned to me by Mayor Qi, right?"
Seeing the embarrassment on the driver's face, Zhao Xiangdong smiled slightly and stopped insisting. He ducked and got into the car.
However, neither of them noticed that when Zhao Xiangdong got in the car, he was seen by Hou Xuezhi, director of the Party and Government Office.
After a while, they arrived at Xiangmanyuan Restaurant. After the car stopped steadily, the moment Zhao Xiangdong pushed the door open, Shi Lidong got out of the car first and opened the door for him.
From getting on the bus to getting off the bus, Zhao Xiangdong was flattered by the treatment he received, and felt very anxious.
Due to Qi Fengfei's domineering temper, no one in Liuhe Town looked down upon him except Secretary Xie. For no other reason, would he put aside his wealth to invite a newcomer who just came to work in the town compound to have dinner? It's more like eating a hammer.
Under Shi Lidong's guidance, Zhao Xiangdong arrived at the door of a private room on the second floor and saw Mayor Qi Feng and Deputy Mayor Zheng Liyong chatting with a fat man with a slicked back hairdo. Sitting next to the fat man was a woman with heavy makeup, eating melon seeds, and restless eyes looking back and forth. She was either a mistress or a mistress.
"Director Zhao, come on, come in and sit down."
Qi Feng saw Zhao Xiangdong coming to the door and greeted him warmly.
Upon seeing this, the big-backed man immediately stood up and came forward. He stretched out his fat palm to hold Zhao Xiangdong's hand, and said with a surprised look on his face: "This is Director Zhao. I didn't expect him to be so young. He is so young and promising! The future is limitless." …”
Hearing the big-backed man's praise, Zhao Xiangdong smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, thank you."
Zhao Xiangdong came to the table and said with a smile: "Mayor Qi, Deputy Mayor Zheng."
Qi Feng took out a cigarette, threw it to Zhao Xiangdong and said with a smile: "Xiangdong, you're welcome, sit down, there are no outsiders here."
After seeing Zhao Xiangdong sit down, Qi Feng immediately pointed to the man with a big back next to him and said: "Xiangdong, this is the boss Qin of the "Tenghui" construction engineering company. Many of the construction projects of our Liuhe Town Government are made by Qin. The boss did it.”
Boss Qin hurriedly took out his business card, narrowed his eyes and smiled flatteringly, handed it over with both hands and said, "Director Zhao, this is Qin's business card."
Out of politeness, Zhao Xiangdong had no choice but to take it, but he really couldn't see why this man with a big back and a heavy head was trying to please him?
At this time, Zheng Liyong gestured to the waitress at the door, and the waitress nodded and immediately turned around.
After a while, the waitress brought two bottles of Wuliangye and skillfully opened them and filled them one by one. At the same time, four cold dishes were served.
"Come, come, let's talk while drinking."
Qi Feng picked up his wine glass and gestured to everyone.
After everyone at the table had a drink together, everyone picked up their chopsticks and symbolically picked up the vegetables to eat.
At this time, Zhao Xiangdong saw Boss Qin opposite him from the corner of his eye, pinched the beauty next to him and smiled.
Qi Feng put down his chopsticks, looked at Zhao Xiangdong and said gently: "Xiangdong, to be honest, when I promoted you, I was the first person to hold objections. The reason was that you had just arrived and were young. But later I discovered that, I was wrong. In just a few days, you have eliminated the lazy and procrastinating work style accumulated over many years in the teaching office.
What impressed me the most was that after you took charge of the teaching office, all the people under you worked overtime with you without any complaints and were very enthusiastic. Just like yesterday, people from the County Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Education and Sports Bureau came to review and highly praised your department. Mayor Zheng and I are both proud. What does this mean? It means that you are a capable person. "
Zheng Liyong hurriedly nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, yes."
Zhao Xiangdong blushed a little when he was praised by Qi Feng, and hurriedly said humbly: "Mayor Qi, I'm still far, far away. Please give me more advice in the future so that I can avoid detours."
"Xiangdong, don't worry, I, Qi Feng, cherish talents very much. Regardless of whether the talent has a background or not, as long as he has strong work ability, I will reuse him! Comrade Liyong knows this."
Having said this, Qi Feng looked at Zheng Liyong.
"Yes, yes, this is what I admire the most about Mayor Qi."
Zheng Liyong hurriedly and sincerely agreed.
At this time, Zhao Xiangdong was even more upset and couldn't figure out why Qi Feng invited him to dinner. The more Qi Feng praised him, the more uneasy he became, wondering what the old fox wanted to do.
Faced with Qi Feng's compliments, Zhao Xiangdong raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Mayor Qi, I would like to offer you a glass of wine with flowers and Buddhas. I wish you a bright future and a bright future!"
Qi Feng felt very touched when he heard this blessing, and said happily: "Comrade Xiangdong is very good at talking, okay, I have to drink this glass of wine, haha!"
When Qi Feng put down the wine glass, Boss Qin picked up the wine glass and looked at Zhao Xiangdong and said: "Director Zhao, today is the first time we meet. I, Qin, propose a toast to you."
Zhao Xiangdong frowned and thought, where is this? Why are you, an outsider, barging in to join in the fun? However, he still picked up the wine glass and clinked it with him.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Qi Feng frowned, looked at Zhao Xiangdong thoughtfully, and said, "Xiangdong, I heard that special funds for classroom maintenance are coming soon."
Zhao Xiangdong didn't think much and said casually: "It's almost time. Didn't I just wait for the leader of the Finance Bureau to sign it?"
"Xiangdong, I have an idea. After this special fund comes, I will first use it to pay off Boss Qin's debt. It has been almost two years. If I don't pay Boss Qin back, I won't be able to open the pot. After a while, I will pay off Boss Qin's debt. Financially transfer money to you.”
After Qi Feng finished speaking, he revealed a pair of longing lights.
"No, Director Zhao. My workers block my house every day asking for wages, and even smash the windows of my house. I'm so worried these days that I'm about to suffer from depression. Please take pity on me."
Boss Qin hurriedly took over the words.
At this time, Zhao Xiangdong realized that Qi Feng invited him to dinner to borrow money. The funds hadn't even come down yet, so he was worried about it.
Besides, the funds for classroom maintenance are earmarked for special purposes. The rainy season is coming soon. If the special funds are misappropriated and delay the maintenance of classrooms and something happens, it will be a matter of life and death. Who can bear this responsibility?
As the main leader of Liuhe Town, it is impossible for Qi Feng to not understand. Besides, if he wanted to intercept the funds, he didn't need to talk to him. He could just go to Secretary Xie and Deputy Mayor Lu directly.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xiangdong smiled slightly, and then said truthfully: "Mayor Qi, the funds have not been allocated yet, and the teaching office has no money."
Qi Feng said hurriedly: "I know, I mean to wait until your teaching office receives the funds before embezzling them to Boss Qin."
Hearing his words, Zhao Xiangdong frowned and thought for a moment and said, "Mayor Qi, this is against the rules! Isn't it a special fund?"
