Chapter Fifteen: The Secretary is Very Tired

  Wu Xiaofan saw Zheng Danyan also present, hurried over to shake hands and ask how he was doing, smiling: "Being able to have dinner with Teacher Zheng is a rare opportunity"

  When Wu Xiaofan said this, Zheng Danyan was quite honest and said straightforwardly: "Little Wu, you are not very clear about my temper. Xiao Han understands me best, I don't like to attend social gatherings, especially dinner parties, people are also lazy to invite me. Xiao Han said there were only the two of you, so I came."

  Calling out to the waiter, Han Qin smiled and said: "Brother Wu, go ahead and order." Wu Xiaofan hastily pushed the menu over to Zheng Danyan, humbly saying: "With Teacher Zheng here, how could I possibly be the one ordering?"

  Zheng Dainian hastily waved his hand: "You order, you order, I'm not good at this" Wu Xiaofan smiled and said: "Han Qin brothers, we don't have outsiders here, so let's not be too formal. The guest follows the host, so brother, you can order instead"

  Since both of them declined, Han Qin ordered a special small set meal at the Banquet Hall.

  After three cups of wine, Wu Xiaofan smiled and said: "Brother is really capable! In just one year, he became the secretary of the township party committee. It's really making me envious!" Wu Xiaofan wasn't entirely flattering, but also genuinely admiring. Wu Xiaofan had been working for ten years, serving as Secretary Zheng's secretary, and now was just a deputy director in the municipal party committee office. Wu Xiaofan was also aware that such a promotion speed had already made many people envious to the point of drooling.

  The town party secretary is a positive department, and many times it's more powerful than the deputy department of a chicken rib unit. The promotion speed of Zhao Qin to the deputy department level is not just a matter of lifting one's legs.

  Han Qin smiled humbly and said, "Brother Wu, you're overpraising me. This party secretary is still a moon in the sky, visible but out of reach. Among the six people participating in this election, except for me being an outsider, the rest are local cadres. Before entering the final election, the Xiping County Party Committee Standing Committee needs to confirm two candidates. I don't know any members of the Xiping County Party Committee Standing Committee, what assurance do I have that they will choose me?"

  When Han Qin finished speaking, Wu Xiaofan basically understood that he was invited to dinner by Han Qin to help establish a connection with the Xiping County Committee. With Han Qin and Secretary Zheng's relationship, and Secretary Zheng being present, this should be Secretary Zheng's intention. As someone who has been in the official circle for a long time, Wu Xiaofan naturally understands the underlying secrets.

  It's just that Secretary Zheng intentionally let him recommend Han Qin to the Xiping County Party Committee, but he wouldn't explicitly state this intention, it can only be implicitly understood. This is the highest level of being an official, like practicing Taoism, it all depends on individual enlightenment. A dignified provincial party committee member and municipal party secretary would absolutely not instruct his secretary to do something that violates organizational discipline, unless he himself wants to fall.

  After a moment's thought, Wu Xiaofan said: "The Secretary of Xiping County is Li Chenfeng. He happens to be in the city for a meeting today and may not have returned yet. Let me call him over to meet Brother Han Qin. It will also be good for him to take care of you in the future." As Wu Xiaofan spoke, he took out his mobile phone and started dialing.

  Han Qin was taken aback, having eaten only half of his meal. It seemed a bit inappropriate for a county party secretary to come over and report to him. But looking at Wu Xiaofan's calm and composed expression, Han Qin understood why everyone said that the municipal party committee's first secretary was formidable. Perhaps in his eyes, letting a county party secretary come over for a drink was giving him great face, not to mention that Zheng Secretary's older brother was also present.

  The phone was answered quickly, and Wu Xiaofan adjusted his facial expression, smiling: "Secretary Li... can you hear me? Are you still in the city? ...Okay, come over, I'll introduce two friends to you. I'm at the VIP room 308 of Yanbin Building, waiting for you."

  Han Qin smiled and said, "Brother Wu, is this suitable? Or should I go visit Secretary Li instead?" Wu Xiaofan mysteriously smiled and said, "Secretary Li has invited me to dinner many times before, but I've always been too busy. Today, it's a win-win for him - he gets to know new friends and fulfill his good intentions."

  Zheng Dainian also said: "Right, right, let the county party secretary come over and get to know Little Han. Little Han being a township secretary is more than enough." Wu Xiaofan smiled and said: "Teacher Zheng said it well, that's exactly what I meant."

  Three people just finished a drink, and Li Chenfeng pushed the door in. It seems that Secretary Li is also having dinner nearby, with a slightly red face and a faint smell of wine. Li Chenfeng was just having a French meal at Paris Spring with his sweetheart, and had only drunk two cups of red wine when Wu Xiaofan's phone call came.

  The phone rang, and Li Chenfeng was extremely annoyed. Who would be so blind as to call at this time? But his mobile phone couldn't be turned off either. As the county party secretary, he was also very tired. Once something unexpected happened in the county, if the top leader couldn't be found, it would be a big trouble later on.

  Li Chenfeng opened his mobile phone and saw that it was Wu Xiaofan, the secretary of the municipal party committee. He couldn't care less about his girlfriend's dark face and quickly answered the call. This was a big shot, who dared not to answer his call? As soon as he heard that Wu Xiaofan wanted to introduce him to a friend, Li Chenfeng hurriedly asked for leave from his girlfriend, bowing and scraping, softening and flattering, and finally got half an hour's leave.

  Out of the French restaurant, Li Chenfeng hurriedly rushed to catch up with him. Li Chenfeng loves beautiful women more than he loves power, without this hat, everything will become a fleeting cloud. He was thinking of a way to climb up to Secretary Zheng when Wu Xiaofan appeared here, which is actually a shortcut.

  Han Qin had met Li Chenfeng yesterday, no matter what he meant, and praised him in public. If he became the party secretary of Fenghuang Township, he would also be his superior. Now that he saw Li Chenfeng, he should have greeted him first. Han Qin smiled: "Secretary Li, hello."

  Li Chenfeng noticed Han Qin as soon as he entered the door, feeling very familiar. After careful consideration, wasn't this the young man who participated in the public promotion and election? Li Chenfeng had been rolling around in official circles for years, so he immediately understood Wu Xiaofan's intention in bringing him here at this critical moment. The purpose of introducing Han Qin to himself was obvious.

  What surprised Li Chenfeng was that this young man actually had the ability to let the secretary of the municipal party committee personally introduce him, and the mystery here is great. Those who can do the job of Municipal Party Committee Secretary have principles and bottom lines for when to appear and when not to appear. Even when inviting Wu Xiaofan to dinner, he was hesitant. The fact that Han Qin could call Wu Xiaofan "brother" here shows that his background is not ordinary.

  Li Chenfeng grasped Han Qin's hand and said warmly: "Little Han, hello! You just returned from Xiping today, didn't you?"

  After Han Qin and Li Chen finished their warm conversation, Wu Xiaofan smiled and said: "So Secretary Li and Brother Han Qin also know each other, I don't need to introduce you." After finishing speaking, Wu Xiaofan respectfully pointed at Zheng Danyuan with a smile, saying: "Secretary Li, let me introduce you, this is the great poet Teacher Zheng Danyuan."

  After listening to Wu Xiaofan's introduction, Li Chenfeng was taken aback. Was this the poet Zheng Danyan? He had heard that Secretary Zheng of the municipal party committee had a poet brother, but he couldn't remember his name. Could it be this person? Looking at the poet again, he indeed bore a strong resemblance to Secretary Zheng. As the secretary's identity was sensitive, Wu Xiaofan didn't dare to reveal more, but this person must be extraordinary to command such respect from him. Li Chenfeng was convinced that this great poet was indeed Secretary Zheng's brother.

  Li Chenfeng hastily extended his hand and shook hands with Zheng Danyan, smiling: "I am Li Chenfeng, nice to meet Teacher Zheng." Zheng Danyan was originally not good at socializing, and only smiled faintly: "Nice to meet you, nice to meet you." The more Zheng Danyan acted this way, the more Li Chenfeng thought that Zheng Danyan's status was noble and should be treated with respect.

  Let Li Chenfeng take a seat, Wu Xiaofan smiled and said: "Secretary Li, sorry to disturb your meal. My brother Han Qin participated in this public election, and it just so happens that the registration is also from Xiping County. You say, isn't this fate? I'll tell Han Qin that as long as he goes to Xiping, his work will be easy to carry out. Secretary Li and I are good friends, of course, Secretary Li will take care of my brother."

  Li Chenfeng smiled and said, "This is natural, we are all friends, good brothers should take care of each other." Li Chenfeng finished speaking, waiting for Wu Xiaofan's next words to introduce this Han Qin to me, is it your intention or Secretary Zheng's intention? These are two different concepts.

  If it's Wu Xiaofan's personal relationship, Wu Xiaofan owes him a favor and can speak highly of him in front of Zheng Secretary. And if it's Zheng Secretary's intention, he may be able to climb up the big tree of Zheng Secretary through this and gain his appreciation.

  Xiping County was transferred from Bin City, Li Chenfeng's connections are all over there, after coming to Dongfang, he has always felt like a stepchild. It's been two years now, and with Zheng Secretary, they only have work interactions, not even mentioning any private relationships.

  Wu Xiaofan quietly looked at Li Chenfeng, this guy is cunning, if he doesn't give him a backstage push, he won't necessarily go all out. If Han Qin can't smoothly take the position, Han Qin will definitely complain that Wu Xiaofan didn't help him enough, and Secretary Zheng will also think that Wu Xiaofan is not capable of handling things.

  Wu Xiaofan looked at Han Qin and smiled: "Secretary Li, you may also know that Comrade Han Qin is the youngest section-level cadre in our Dongfang, and he is also a model established by Secretary Zheng. Comrade Han Qin and Teacher Zheng are also close friends despite their age difference. Everyone is a friend in the same circle. Secretary Li, I'll entrust Comrade Han Qin to you."

  When Wu Xiaofan and Li Chenfeng were probing each other, Han Qin sat there quietly with a smile on his face, listening carefully. Han Qin also knew that before Wu Xiaofan gave Li Chenfeng any hints, he shouldn't interrupt either. Watching these two old officials fight was indeed a learning opportunity.

  Li Chenfeng took a calming pill and suddenly smiled, patting his chest to indicate: "Xiaofan brothers, you can rest assured, and please ask Teacher Zheng to be at ease. With such an excellent talent like Han Qin brothers coming to work in Xiping, it's an honor for Xiping, we can't ask for more."

  Han Qin saw Li Chenfeng's attitude and knew that the timing was almost right, so he smiled and said: "Thank you, Secretary Li, for your kindness. After finishing dinner, I'll invite you to go to Huaqing Pool for a swim." Wu Xiaofan also strongly advised him

  Han Qin and Wu Xiaofan were eager to invite him, but he hurriedly declined, almost begging for mercy. He asked his red-faced acquaintance for a half-hour leave, but now it's been nearly an hour. If he doesn't return immediately with three knocks and six bows, tonight's wonderful program might be ruined.