After receiving the call from Zhao Dong, Guo Lan's first reaction was to call Hou Weidong. She picked up the phone several times and gave up. This information is at most a topic of conversation for most people, and is valuable to a few people. Guo Lan has been working in the organization department and understands this truth. However, Zhao Dong revealed another meaning in his words, which made Guo Lan hesitate.

She struggled for a long time in her heart and decided to provide this information to Hou Weidong.

Hou Weidong was talking about things in Ji Haiyang's office and received a call from Guo Lan.

Guo Lan said lightly: "I am Guo Lan, is it convenient for you to answer the phone?"

Guo Lan rarely calls on the phone. Hou Weidong knew that she must have something to say. He looked up at the two leaders of the Finance Bureau and said, "I'm talking about things, I'll come back for you later."

After talking about the main business, the deputy director of the Finance Bureau left the office. Ji Haiyang's serious expression turned into a kind and easy-going smile and said: "This time the municipal government has changed its term, the old deputy mayor is probably only Gao Rong, and there are four other vacancy quotas. Do you have any ideas?"

Hou Weidong also changed his posture very casually and said, "If you have no idea about the election of the new term, it is a lie to deceive people, but you and me are not allowed to do so, and your life is in the hands of others."

Under normal circumstances, the Finance Director is the confidant of the city's main leaders. It was accidental that Ji Haiyang went to the Finance Bureau to serve, but it was not accidental that he could sit firmly in this position, but strength. He is now one of the strong competitors of the deputy mayor.

Ji Haiyang casually turned on the music on the computer. He said: "The mayor's position is too far away, and not many people covet it. The competition for the position of deputy mayor is very fierce. I calculated that there are at least 30 competitive department-level cadres, not to mention the large number of department-level cadres in provincial departments. Wei Dong is a young and newcomer and should try his best. At my age, it is not enough to be the director of the finance department. Maybe it is more affordable to be the director of the finance department." Ji Haiyang told the truth in front of Hou Weidong.

The familiar song "Look at how bright the evening stars" was heard in the room. Hou Weidong had heard the familiar song "Santa Lukia" since his first day as secretary of the Yiyang County Party Committee. He smiled and said, "Judge Ji should also change the song, don't always listen to this song."

Ji Haiyang lowered the volume a little. He said, "I also listen to other songs. This song is the first song on the player. You will hear it as long as you turn on the player." His first love girlfriend likes this song the most. When the two of them walked hand in hand, their girlfriend always likes to sing this song in a low voice. More than 20 years have passed, and the face of her first love girlfriend has already blurred in her mind, but this song is firmly imprinted in his mind.

Liu Li, a staff member of the Finance Bureau Office, walked in. She carried a boiling kettle and refilled the water for Hou Weidong and Ji Haiyang respectively. Then she smiled at Hou Weidong and walked out with the boiling kettle. Her skin was very white, and although she was in her thirties, she was still round and smooth.

Ji Haiyang took his eyes back from Liu Li's back and said casually: "Liu Kun's personality is the same as his mother, sarcastic and mean, Liu Li's personality is closer to Minister Liu. It's more generous."

"It seems that Ji Haiyang and Liu Li have reached a certain level. He has lived alone for many years. He should have gotten married." Liu Kun has long lost his position in Hou Weidong's eyes. Now he doesn't even count his opponents. Liu Kun's factor is no longer within his consideration.

When Hou Weidong said goodbye, Ji Haiyang sent him to the elevator entrance and said, "Don't worry about the funds of the Agricultural Machinery and Water Power Bureau. I will add two million to you. This is a trivial matter. You have to think more about the election of the new term. I know you have the strength, but don't be too careless."

Hou Weidong shook hands with Ji Haiyang and said, "This election is an opportunity. Director Ji and I will work hard together."

When Hou Weidong entered the elevator, Liu Li also walked over. She and Ji Haiyang stood side by side at the elevator entrance and waved to Hou Weidong. The two of them were talented and beautiful, and they looked very compatible.

Back at the office, Hou Weidong took a few sips of hot tea before calling Guo Lan back.

"Guo Lan, is there anything you need to ask me for?"

At this time, Guo Lan happened to be in Zeng Zhaoqiang's office, and she whispered: "I'll come back to you later."

Hou Weidong put his cell phone on the table, waiting for Guo Lan's call back.

While waiting for the call back, his thoughts flew back to the sultry night of 1993. In the order of time, he recalled the little things that the two met, from dancing together in an ambiguous dance hall to kiss affectionately, the two spent eight years.

And for the future, both of them carefully avoided it.

He thought of Guo Lan's slightly upturned nose, her beautiful face, and the faint sound of the piano, and for a moment, his heart was in a mess.

When the ringtone of the cell phone suddenly rang, Hou Weidong, who was in deep thought, was startled.

"I was in Ji Haiyang's office just now."

"I was in Secretary Zeng's office just now."

The two explained to each other almost at the same time, and laughed at the same time.

"I received a call from Minister Zhao Dong, who has been transferred from the burden reduction office to the General Office of the Provincial Government."

"This is normal. The burden reduction office was originally affiliated with the Provincial Government Office. It completed the phased tasks and transferred to the Government Office. This should be a practice."

"Minister Zhao's transfer this time is a bit special. When the burden reduction office was in the process, he reported his work directly to Governor Qian. I guess Governor Qian took him in love with him, and he transferred to the Provincial General Office to serve Governor Qian."

Hou Weidong immediately understood the purpose of Guo Lan's call, and was a little moved and said, "Thank you."

Guo Lan whispered: "No need to thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Hou Weidong felt melancholy in his heart, just like a sentimental young man.

After sitting in the office for a while, Hou Weidong adjusted his mood. He decided to go to the province to run around, first meet Governor Zhou, then see Chen Shuguang and Zhu Ziyong, and then find a way to invite Zhao Dong to dinner.

He looked at his watch, called Lao Xing, and said, "How is your restaurant business?"

Old Xing said happily: "Wei Dong really has the ability to turn stone into gold. My new restaurant is decorated with bonsai and flat fish as its feature, and the business is very good."

“How is your new private room decorated?”

"For these private rooms, I specially hired a decoration company. People who have seen it said it is very culturally savored."

"I may have to come to you at noon today, so I will leave the best private room for me."

Lao Xing was once the top leader of the Yiyang County Grain Bureau in the early 1980s. He was deprived of his position because of the so-called style problem and was sent to the Qinglin Town Grain Store to guard the warehouse. He passed the time in the Qinglin Town Grain Store to raise bonsai. Since Li Jing bought two bonsai for 4,000 yuan in his hand, his life path has been regained.

After all, he was the deputy director of the Grain Bureau and had some management skills. After opening a bonsai shop in Lingxi, the business was surprisingly good. Now he is a famous bonsai supplier in Lingxi. Last year, he combined bonsai with catering and opened a Shazhou Impression Restaurant.

Hou Weidong went there twice. At that time, he felt that the environment was good in all aspects, but the environment in the private room was a little worse. He could not attract real Gao Rui customers. Lao Xing accepted Hou Weidong's advice and opened a separate courtyard. After renovating it, it was specially used to receive high-end customers.

After contacting Lao Xing, Hou Weidong called Chu Xiuhong again and said, "Mistress Chu, I am Hou Weidong. Do Governor Zhou have any arrangements at noon?"

Chu Xiuhong checked the schedule and said, "There is no arrangement yet. Is there anything wrong with Director Hou?"

"It's okay, I want to invite Governor Zhou to lunch."

"Do you need me to report?" Chu Xiuhong knew that Zhou Changquan and Hou Weidong had a different relationship and was very proactive.

"No need. I will contact Governor Zhou directly."

Hou Weidong called Zhou Changquan's mobile phone and said, "Governor Zhou, I am Weidong, I want to invite you to lunch."

Zhou Changquan said: "What's wrong with you?"

Hou Weidong said in a unique intimate tone of his juniors: "I suddenly remembered the time I followed Governor Zhou in the office, which made me miss it very much, so I took the liberty to call and wanted to have a meal with Governor Zhou."

Zhou Changquan laughed and said, "Your reason for eating is very comfortable. I don't want to have a big meal today, what special features can you arrange?"

Hou Weidong had a plan and said, "I know a place called Shazhou. It has a good environment. The flat fish in Zhushui River and the dry pheasants in Qinglin are very distinctive."

The dried pheasant is a specialty brought by Lao Xing Congyi Yang Qinglin Mountain, and the flat fish is a specialty of Zhushuihe. Lao Xing dug up the chef of the former Linji spicy flat fish, and soon became famous in Lingxi.

Zhou Changquan has been the secretary of the Shazhou Municipal Party Committee for many years. He has a deep thought in Shazhou plot. He is very satisfied with Hou Weidong's arrangement and said, "I have eaten both of the specialties you mentioned, and when I think about it, I drool."

After contacting all links, Hou Weidong drove his newly bought Audi car to Lingxi. He was a regular visitor to Lingxi. The car was good and the road was familiar. In less than an hour, he came outside the provincial government.

Chu Xiuhong called and said, "Director Hou, you go to the Provincial Song and Dance Troupe to pick up Commander Liu, and then go to Shazhou to meet the impressions. I know that place."

Liu Jie and Zhou Changquan had a different relationship, which was something that only private circles knew about. Hou Weidong was a member of the private circle, so Zhou Changquan handed over the task of taking Liu Jie to Hou Weidong.

At the door of the singing and dancing troupe, Liu Jie stood with several tall girls. The girls had luggage under their feet. They were talking and laughing, which was very eye-catching. When the Audi car stopped in front of the door, it did not attract Liu Jie's special attention.

Hou Weidong honked twice, and Liu Jie looked back. When she saw the unfamiliar license plate, she turned around and talked to the girls.

"Captain Liu." Hou Weidong had no choice but to open the door and get out of the car and wave to Liu Jie.

Yan Zi stood beside Liu Jie. When she saw that the driver was Hou Weidong, she looked at him with a picky look.

Liu Jie got into the car and said, "This is your new car."

Hou Weidong said vaguely: "The car I bought in the unit."

Liu Jie sighed: "It's better for you departments with authority. Our singing and dancing troupe's life is getting harder. If it weren't for the strong support of Governor Zhou, life will be even worse now."

Liu Jie walked into the small yard of Shazhou Impression and was immediately attracted by the bonsai full of yards and said, "Shazhou Impression is really unique. It costs a lot of money to buy these bonsai just by buying them. This boss is very strong."

When Old Xing heard that Hou Weidong had arrived, he quickly arrived at the small yard and said, "Weidong, my small yard is of level." He was neatly dressed and his face was full of red, and there was no longer the cringe of the janitor of the Qinglin Town Grain Station.

When Zhou Changquan entered the door, Old Xing's eyes suddenly shook and said, "Hello, Secretary Zhou."

Hou Weidong introduced: "Governor Zhou, this is Mr. Xing, who is the impression of Shazhou. He used to work in the Grain Bureau of Yiyang County, Shazhou."

When Zhou Changquan saw Lao Xing's white hair, he said intriguedly: "Mr. Xing, you only opened a store after retirement. You are getting stronger and stronger. It's amazing. It's worth learning from me."

Old Xing rubbed his hands, his voice a little excited, and said, "I'll retire, take advantage of my remaining heat, Governor Zhou, please come in."

Hou Weidong said intimately: "Old Xing is still so excited when he sees the leader. Although he has not been an official for a long time, he is still a member of the officialdom from the bottom of his heart."
Chapter completed!