Chapter 236: Old subordinates

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming in a blink of an eye. Although he is not in Nanjiang, Zeng Yi still receives many greetings. He is now the deputy director of the Management Committee of Baiyang High-tech Park, and people who take the opportunity to say goodbye to him are indispensable.

In the evening, Zeng Yi received a strange call because the man said "Doctor Zeng", which has been called for a long time.

"I am Zeng Yi, who are you?" Zeng Yi felt that the other party's accent was unfamiliar, so he took the initiative to ask.

A hearty laughter came from the phone: "It's me, Lao Meng, Meng Qunsheng!"

Zeng Yi was very surprised. This was a surprise. Since Meng Qunsheng was taken away by the military doctor last year, the two of them have never contacted each other again. He said, "It turns out to be Brother Meng. Long time no see, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!"

Meng Qunsheng smiled on the phone: "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! I'm so sorry. I should have called you long ago, but it has been delayed until now. Are you in the capital now?"

Zeng Yi said, "Yes, I am currently in the capital!" He thought to himself how Meng Qunsheng knew.

"I went back to Nanjiang a few days ago. You were the one I wanted to see the most. But after asking, I found out that you had gone to the capital. We were just in a mess." Meng Qunsheng smiled, "Now I'm back to the capital. If you don't have any arrangements, let's have a meal together tonight, and my father also wants to see you."

Zeng Yi thought about it and there was really no arrangement for the evening. Fang Nanguo was with his family in Siheyuan. Tang Haoran wanted to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala held by the Provincial Office in Beijing. Zeng Yi was a cadre in Baiyang City. It was not suitable to live in the Provincial Office in Beijing. He was not convenient for him to attend the evening party. He said, "Okay, I have been missing for more than a year. I also miss Brother Meng and Uncle Meng very much."

"Do you live in the Baiyang Beijing Office? I'll ask someone to pick you up!" Meng Qunsheng spoke now, with a heavy official accent.

Zeng Yi said: "No need to be so troublesome. I have a car here, so Brother Meng just needs the place."

"Then I won't be polite to you. Let's talk about it in detail when we meet." Meng Qunsheng smiled a few times, then explained the place to have dinner tonight. At the Jinghua Imperial Banquet Palace, you will know that it is not a small place after hearing the name.

After hanging up the phone, Zeng Yi saw that it was getting late, so he packed up his things, went to talk to Tang Haoran, and then went downstairs to leave the Beijing Office.

The driver of the Provincial Office in Beijing is very familiar with the capital. When he heard Zeng Yi report the place name, he said, "Director Zeng is really hard. He has to work during the holidays. It really makes us all admire him."

Zeng Yi smiled and said, "It's not work, it's an invitation from an old friend."

The driver said, "The friend of Director Zeng must be a high-ranking official in the capital's ministries and commissions."

Zeng Yi was a little puzzled. He really didn't know what Meng Qunsheng was doing now, but he just didn't know why the driver said that, "How do you say this?"

"The Jinghua Imperial Banquet Palace is not an ordinary place. Those who come to Beijing's ministries and commissions to travel to projects usually choose to treat them here. There are very high-end ones, and not everyone can enter them casually. As soon as they enter, the people they see are either from the Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transportation, or the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development." The driver sent the provincial leaders several times and had some understanding of the situation inside. Seeing that Zeng Yi was interested, he immediately said that the ceiling was full of splashes and a small restaurant almost made him beat the Three Dukes' Court.

Zeng Yi smiled and asked, "What about the meals in the Imperial Banquet Palace?"

"Delicacies of mountains and seas, birds and animals, as long as you want to eat, there is everything inside, as for the taste..." The driver smiled embarrassedly, "I am just a driver, how can I go inside to eat? I just smell the smell at the door."

Zeng Yi knew that the driver had just heard of it and had never even entered the hotel. How could he know what was going on inside? "You have a good time tonight, but you can't drink. You have to send me back after dinner."

When the driver heard this, he didn't react at first. When he came to his senses, he nodded suddenly and said, "Director Zeng, don't worry, I promise to stay safe and go back safely!" After saying that, he stepped on the accelerator and raised his speed a lot, and headed straight for the Yuyan Palace.

Today Zeng Yi went to the banquet, not to talk about work, so there was nothing to avoid. Moreover, if the driver came out to pick him up during the holidays, it would be a bit unreasonable if he lets others wait outside against the wind.

The entrance to the Imperial Banquet Palace looked more like the entrance to a garden community. The guard saluted him and didn't stop him, so he let Zeng Yi's car in.

It was very big inside, covered with green trees. The car followed the instructions of the roadside sign and came to a building full of fashion. Under the lighting effect, the building looked magnificent and noble.

At this time, a guard immediately stepped forward to salute and opened the car door. The hotel foreman stood at the door almost at the same time and smiled and said, "Hello, distinguished guest, do you have an appointment?"

Zeng Yi got out of the car and said, "My surname is Zeng, I have made an appointment with Mr. Meng!"

The foreman had such a good memory and immediately reached out and said, "It turns out that Director Zeng, hello, the room that Director Meng ordered is here, please follow me."

The driver snatched Zeng Yi's bag and picked it up, and said, "Director Zeng, I'll come, I'll come!" He sent the leader several times. Although he had never been in, he also knew how great the reception here was. As long as he was a regular visitor, the guard at the entrance just saw the car and license plate, he would know which leader was coming. When you get off here, the hotel would know who to send to greet him. Moreover, his name and position would never be called wrong.

The two followed the foreman into the hall and were about to walk backwards when they heard a surprised female voice coming from beside them: "Director Zeng!"

Zeng Yi heard the sound very familiar, turned his head to look, and found that it was Yan Rong. Next to her was Yan Zhidao, the former deputy mayor of Longshan City. Zeng Yi immediately strode forward and said, "Hello, Mayor Yan!"

Yan Zhidao was also surprised to see Zeng Yi. He remembered what Yan Rong said to him at the airport before. Is the person picked up by Jun A really Zeng Yi? If it is true, then the young man has a deep background. He stood up, held Zeng Yi's hand that came out, smiled, and said, "It's Xiao Zeng. I didn't expect to meet you here. It seems that we are very destined to be together!"

Zeng Yi smiled and said, "I am Mayor Yan's old subordinate, so of course I have a fate with Mayor Yan."

"You are my old subordinate of Lao Yan, and my Xiao Yan is your old subordinate, haha! Xiao Yan was taken care of by you a lot in the past, but I, Lao Yan, didn't take much care of you!" Yan Zhidao joked. Zeng Yi is not a cadre in Longshan now, so there is no need to be a taboo when he says this.

Zeng Yi waved his hand and said, "Xiao Yan has helped me a lot in the past. When did Mayor Yan arrive in the capital this time?"

"It's been a few days!" Yan Zhidao pointed to the sofa, "Come on, sit down and talk!"

Zeng Yi asked Yan Zhidao to sit down first, and then said to the foreman just now: "You go and do your business first, I'll sit here for a while. If Director Meng arrives, please notify me!"

"Okay!" The foreman smiled and bowed, then retreated to the door.

When Yan Zhidao heard the three words "Director Meng", he asked, "Xiao Zeng's visit to the capital this time is a work matter, right?" He, the executive vice mayor, went to the capital to do business, begging grandpa and taking all his ways, and he might not be able to make an appointment with the director of the real power in the ministries and commissions.

Zeng Yi waved his hand and said, "It's an old friend from Rongcheng before, I'll ask me to have a meal together."

Yan Zhidao no longer asked, who came to the Imperial Banquet Palace for dinner, and who did not come to "go to the department to pay money". Zeng Yi obviously didn't tell the truth. But this is understandable. Although they are all cadres from Nanjiang Province, when they come here, they are competitors. If the superiors approve the money and project, they will be gone. Zeng Yi is now a cadre in Baiyang City, so it is naturally impossible for him to tell the truth to himself.

This is purely official logic, but he didn't expect that Zeng Yi was really here to attend the banquet. It was impossible to say it clearly because Zeng Yi didn't know what Meng Qunsheng is doing now. He still heard it from the waiter when he said "Director Meng".

Yan Rong said at this time: "Director Zeng, I have often seen reports about Baiyang Hi-Tech Park in the provincial newspaper recently, and it is more interesting to follow you. Since you left Nanyun, Nanyun has never been to the provincial newspaper again!"

Yan Zhidao raised his eyebrows and immediately corrected: "Xiao Zeng is now the director of Baiyang Hi-Tech Park, what about Director Zeng!" The leaders in the officialdom were particularly taboo about this, and called the past official title. Isn't this curse the fact that the officials of others are getting smaller and smaller? Yan Zhidao had never dealt with Zeng Yi and did not understand Zeng Yi's temper, but he didn't want his daughter to offend people because of this detail. He still remembers the situation when Feng Yuqin came down to support Zeng Yi in person!

Zeng Yi smiled and waved his hand, "It's okay, I feel very kind when I hear Xiao Yan shouting that."

Yan Rong smiled playfully, "I'm not kidding. Director Zeng, if your high-tech park is missing, you must be the first to think of me!"

Zeng Yi smiled and said, "We are old partners. If you are willing to come, of course I welcome you with both hands, but I am afraid that you will regret it when you come. The Hi-Tech Park is not as free as Nanyun!"

"Then let's say that!" Yan Rong stretched out his hand to Zeng Yi, "You are the leader now, and you can't speak without trust!"

Zeng Yi shook his head helplessly, clapped Yan Rong as a sworn, and said, "Are you going in the opposite direction? Mayor Yan's official position is much larger than me. He puts the leader in front of him and does not curry favor with him, but makes me joke."

Yan Zhidao smiled and said, "This is called an extroverted girl. She looks down on me in her eyes."

In Yuquan Mountain in the western suburbs, some important figures of the Zhai family gather together at this moment to have dinner with Mr. Zhai. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. No matter how big the matter is, it is not as important as the reunion of the family. Even if the leader holds great power, it is no exception.

This is similar in Chang's house, not far from Zhai's house, but compared to the Zhai family, there is a bit of a lack of people. Chang Hongying himself has no brothers and sisters, only one son, Changsheng, and is now the deputy minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology. When he arrived at Chang Junlong, the Chang's family had been single-handed for three generations. Chang Junlong's only seedling is the treasure of the three generations of the Chang's family, and he is loved by thousands of people.

However, at this moment, Chang Hongying, the old man of the Chang family, did not like his grandson. Chang Junlong is already twenty-eight years old this year, but he has no sense yet. He is recruiting bees and butterflies all day long, which makes Chang Hongying very angry. According to his plan, Chang Junlong should get married quickly, especially since this year, Chang Hongying feels that his body is not as good as before, and his mind is even heavier.

After dinner, the family sat in the living room to drink tea. Chang Hongying talked about this topic again, "Junlong, after the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is not much time left until the end of the year. What are you promised to do?"

Chang Junlong started to have a headache. He really didn't expect that the old man was actually playing this time. In order to force himself to get married, he used all kinds of methods. There are several projects this year. Chang Junlong really wants to do it, but to succeed, he must rely on the face of the old man and his father. Who knew that both of them said the same thing: When will you get married, you will care about your affairs.

"I'll do it, when will I let my grandfather down?" Chang Junlong said perfunctorily.

Chang Hongying was even more unhappy and said, "Don't think I don't know what you think. A man is a real man, why not have a wife? Let me stay away from the girl from the Long family in the future!"

Chang Shengyi said, "Father, please calm down, Junlong will understand!"

Chang Junlong murmured in a low voice: "Can I blame me for this? If you hadn't had the quarrel with the old man of the Zhai family, I would have dealt with the girl named Long!"

Although the complaining voice was low, the room was very quiet at this time, and everyone could hear it clearly!

"Damn it!"

Chang Shengyi was furious and fell directly to the ground. He stood up and shouted: "You, a traitor, dare to talk to grandpa like this. Apologize quickly!"

Chang Junlong also turned pale, knowing that he had caused trouble. This matter was where Mr. Chang's rebellion was, and it was an eternal scar. After so many years, except for Mr. Zhai, who dared to mention this matter? Isn't this the fault of Mr. Chang!

"Grandpa, I didn't mean it..." Chang Junlong didn't know what he should say. It was really a disaster. He said, "I just said something wrong, but I didn't mean it."

Chang Hongying sat there without saying a word. The room was so quiet that no one dared to breathe.

After a long time, Chang Hongying sighed and said, "I'm tired. You have seen me too, so let's go back!" After that, Chang Hongying slowly stood up, and the guard staff officer Liao Xin immediately stepped forward and helped him into the bedroom inside.

Chang Shengyi was very angry and scolded Chang Junlong fiercely until his wife pleaded for mercy. Then she gave up.

Chang Junlong was so scolded that his face was a little uncomfortable. Seeing that his father stopped, he left Chang's house with a depressed feeling and drove down the mountain. He couldn't afford to offend him, and could afford to hide.

The car drove to the Imperial Banquet Palace. As soon as he got off the car, Chang Junlong saw Zeng Yi sitting on the sofa in the hall. He was not upright at this time. When he saw Zeng Yi, his anger suddenly rose and could no longer suppress it. Last time in the hotel in the Old Prince's Mansion, this kid made him lose face. The scandal has spread throughout the entire Beijing circle. Whoever saw him joked about this matter, making him feel embarrassed.

The duty manager of the Yuyan Palace was a graceful beauty who walked up with a smile and said, "Sir Chang, you haven't come to us for a long time. If you want to eat something today, I'll ask someone to prepare it immediately."

Chang Junlong stared at Zeng Yi inside with a hatred and said, "Go to Building 7!"

After saying that, Chang Junlong turned around and got into the car. The beautiful woman then sat in. The car left the door of the hall, turned in front, and entered the depths of the garden.

Zeng Yi sat in the hall, chatted with Yan Zhidao for a long time, and then asked Yan Rong about the recent situation in Nanyun County. Zeng Yi asked Yan Zhidao about the purpose of coming to the capital this time, but Yan Zhidao gave it to him and did not explain in detail. Yan Rong next to him wanted to say it, but was stopped by his father's eyes.

While chatting, a foreman came over and said, "Secretary Sun is here!"

Yan Zhidao immediately stood up and said, "Xiao Zeng, I am going to receive the leaders of the ministry, so I lost my companion. When the matter is done, we will contact you and get together." After that, Yan Zhidao hurried to the door.

Yan Rong dragged behind and whispered: "This time we came to Beijing, it was the airport. If Director Zeng knew someone, he would definitely help introduce him. We are almost worried now, and there is no one in the court!" Yan Rong looked bitter, stuck out his tongue at Zeng Yi, and quickly followed.

Zeng Yi shook his head and smiled, thinking that Mayor Yan was too cautious. Are you still afraid that he would steal his project? You should know that Bai Yang is close to Rongcheng and is in the radiation circle of Rongcheng International Airport, so it is impossible to build another airport, which is a repeated investment and construction.

Yan Zhidao had to guard against Zeng Yi. If the Baiyang City leaders were determined to achieve this political achievement, repeated investment would not be a problem at all. Why did Zeng Yi appear here today? Who can clearly say whether it was intentional or unintentional coincidence? As for the old friend invited him, Yan Zhidao did not believe it anyway.

Zeng Yi thought about whether to continue waiting for Meng Qunsheng here or sit in the private room first, and Yan Zhidao had already led a white middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses to walk in.

"Secretary Sun, you are willing to come to the appointment, which has greatly inspired us local cadres! Tonight, I must represent the local comrades and give some glasses of wine to the leaders of the capital!" Yan Zhidao laughed happily.

Section Chief Sun, um, his face was not very refreshed, and he said, "I'll save you alcohol. I feel sick recently. The doctor said that you comrades from the places were all drunk. I'm very tight, so please hurry up and talk about it!"

Zeng Yi had long known that local cadres would encounter the treatment of "hard work and unpleasant words" when they arrived in the capital, but they did not expect it to be so serious. Yan Zhidao was also the head of a city and a department-level cadre, but when he arrived in the capital, he had to be so kind to a small section chief, and even humble, but the other party was not grateful.

At this time, a foreman stepped forward and said, "Hello, VIP, you ordered a private room No. 23, please come with me!"

When Section Chief Sun heard this, his steps stopped, reached out and held his glasses, and said, "Mayor Yan, today is Mid-Autumn Festival. I took the time to come and listen to your report. Time is too tight! It's a big holiday, I think we'll talk about the matter here. It's convenient for you, so I can rush back to reunite with my family as soon as possible!"
Chapter completed!