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    Before getting off work, I suddenly received a call from secretary Jiang Weimin, saying that Mayor Yao decided to hold a banquet on the second floor of the government guest house to receive Zhou Jing and give him a clean slate. The leading cadres of the government, except for a few leaders who were on business trips,  , everyone else attended.

    Several leaders from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee will also attend and ask Zhou Jing to make some preparations. Zhou Jing nodded and said yes, secretly thinking that the wine table might be more lively in the evening. He was still very confident in his ability to drink.  Of course, the premise is one-on-one and no wheel battles.

    In fact, before coming, he also considered how to deal with the situation at the wine table, and specially prepared some hangover medicine. Zhou Jing opened his briefcase, took out two white pills, and drank them with tea. This hangover medicine is the most popular on the market.  The newly released products are very effective in dealing with the wine game.

    In society, many people are quite critical of officials drinking. Although there are disadvantages of drinking with public funds, it is undeniable that the wine culture has a long history in China and has penetrated into almost every aspect. As a special cultural carrier, it plays an important role in social interactions.  It occupies a unique position in China, and there has always been a saying that no feast is complete without wine. But throughout history, there are few officials in the past dynasties who do not drink at all.

    On many occasions, wine is spread as a special cultural symbol, which also contains rich connotations. It can express etiquette, set off the atmosphere, and also convey mood. It is the key to open a man's heart. This is true of any other food.  Hard to replace.

    From ancient times to the present, many popular poems and other immortal masterpieces were written by literati and poets when they were in high spirits after drinking. Officials and wine have an indissoluble bond. In a sense, this is also the case.  This cultural inheritance should be understood.

    Although he took anti-alcoholic medicine, Zhou Jing still felt that he might drink too much in the evening, because Jiang Weimin¡¯s reminder on the phone was actually a hint. It reminded him of the previous Municipal Party Committee Organization Minister and the Mayor¡¯s comments on the Provincial Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office No. 3.  He also felt that there was a high possibility of being knocked down at the wine table at night. In fact, that was fine. Even if he was drunk, having someone help him back to the room might help him vent his anger.  The knots in the past were now relieved, and there was no need to hold them back. Considering this aspect, Zhou Jing felt that he had to be drunk after this meal. Therefore, when he opened the door and left, he felt generous.  A sense of heroism.

    At the top of the stairs, I happened to meet the office director Gu Chengxi. They went downstairs side by side. They waited for the two deputy mayors below. After introducing each other, they got into the car and rushed to the government guest house. They went up to the second floor and saw what was going on inside.  It was very solemn. There were banners in front and lanterns hung everywhere. It was very festive. The waitresses in bright red cheongsams, all slim and outstanding in appearance, were busy coming and going. Zhou Jing  He felt that the scene was too formal. He actually wanted it to be more simple, but the other party also had good intentions, so he just took it as it came. He sat and chatted with the two deputy mayors. Officials came from time to time. Gu Chengxi  She always stayed by his side, helped introduce him, and was very attentive, so she won Zhou Jing's friendship on the first day they met.

    Among the leaders on the government side, several are not at home. Among them, Lai Dabao, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor, led a team to go out for inspection. It will take some time to come back, and those responsible for government offices, science and technology, human resources and  Guan Jiali, deputy mayor of social security, high-tech industry, smuggling and customs liaison, and government secretary-general Lu Hengsheng and others went downstairs to conduct investigations and research. They will not be back until two days later. Everyone else has met.  , some of them seemed to be very enthusiastic about Zhou Jing, vaguely mentioning Vice Mayor Xie's affairs, and even gloating about his misfortune. This shows that the officialdom is complicated, and there are still people here who hope that something will happen to Vice Mayor Xie.

    Everyone sat around the table drinking tea and chatting, waiting for the arrival of Mayor Yao Shengli. Zhou Jing was smiling broadly. While expressing his goodwill, he did not talk much. In his opinion, there are very few people who are really willing to do practical things.  Those who speak, and those who do great things, know very well that the tongue is actually a curse, a thing that brings disaster. If you talk too much, you can easily hurt others. If you are not careful and have a slightly narrow-minded mind, your words will hurt others.  , even if you want to be clever and opportunistic, it is easy to flatter the horse and cause misunderstandings. Therefore, the most important thing is to keep your mouth shut, speak less and listen more. If you speak less, people will have weight.

    Sure enough, Zhou Jing's stability has added a lot of impression points to him. Some officials who originally didn't trust him because he was young also took a high look at this young man. They all have become powerful in officialdom.  Characters, it is very clear that what talented people compete with is not who can speak well, but who can hide better. The deeper the hiding, the harder it is to guess, and it is easy to have the last laugh. Two deputy mayors used the topic  , wanted to test the school's Zhou Jing, but he cleverly bypassed them all, appearing to be very sophisticated.

    After waiting for a while, there was still no sign of Mayor Yao Shengli. Everyone closed their eyes to rest, and the scene became somewhat dull. Gu ChengxiAs he walked out, Zhou Jing also left his seat and went to the bathroom. When he came out, he saw Gu Chengxi standing on the steps outside, making a call on his mobile phone. He walked over quickly, lit a cigarette, and looked into the distance.  , waited for the other party to close the line, and then asked: "Not here yet?"

    Gu Chengxi sighed, nodded and said: "Yes, I am still discussing work with the cadres of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department. During this period, there are two important assessment indicators, which must be determined by the higher ups. This survey  The result is very important and Secretary Victory is always watching.¡±

    Zhou Jing smiled and said meaningfully: "Thank you very much, Lao Gu."

    Gu Chengxi understood it and smiled: "You're welcome, this is my job, so I have to do it well."

    "How's your drinking capacity?" Zhou Jing saw that the people at the table seemed to be good drinkers, so he took precautions and thought about finding a bodyguard for himself. He had just arrived at Xiling and was not familiar with the others. Gu Chengxi  Of course he is a very suitable candidate.

    Gu Chengxi also noticed something, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and whispered: "It's okay, but it can't be compared with those others!"

    Zhou Jing smiled slightly and said in a low voice: "I can't drink enough, I can only drink half a catty. If it's any higher, I'll get drunk easily."

    Gu Chengxi chuckled, leaned over, and whispered: "It doesn't matter, Mayor Shengli's mantra has always been to drink well and drink down. He is famous in the province and very few here.  opponent."

    Zhou Jing grinned and said with a smile: "When the critical moment comes, you have to help me and don't let me get too drunk at the wine table."

    Gu Chengxi thought for a while and said, "Okay, then I will help you find a way, but remember, don't reveal the secret, otherwise it will be difficult to explain."

    After saying that, he called a waitress, whispered a few words to her, waved her hands, and the waitress looked at Zhou Jing, then withdrew with a smile.

    Zhou Jing also woke up and gave a thumbs up, secretly praising Gu Chengxi for being smart enough to use such a method. However, he did not expect that this was actually a method commonly used by many leaders. Otherwise, there would be so much hospitality work and he would have to show enthusiasm.  Thoughtful and polite, it is too much for an iron-clad body. Therefore, many secretaries have come up with this method of adding water to the wine to relieve the leaders' worries and solve their problems.

    Gu Chengxi is the director of the Municipal Party Committee Office and often engages in reception activities, so he is very aware of these. Moreover, he also knows that at the wine table tonight, Zhou Jing may have to take turns toasting. It is too real and will definitely be too much to bear, so he told the waitress,  When the time comes, stand next to Zhou Jing. When refilling the wine for him, you can pay attention to some methods and mix it with Sprite, and you can handle it easily.

    The two were chatting at the door. After a while, they saw a group of more than a dozen people arriving from outside. Among them, next to Mayor Yao Shengli, there were three cadres from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee, and the rest were from Xiling.  There are two beauties who are members of the column team of the city TV station. One of them is very outstanding. One has a beautiful oval face, light eyebrows, and is pretty and charming. She is wearing a white dress and black high heels. She has a slender figure and stands out among the crowd.  , looked very eye-catching, even Yao Shengli was attracted by her grace. She seemed to be in a good mood, laughing heartily from time to time, while the beauty next to her seemed a bit low-key, always following behind.

    Everyone entered the room and rearranged their seats. Three chairs were added to the main table so that several leaders of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department could sit there. Several deputy mayors next to them were crowded together. This was the nature of the reception.  There was a slight change, as if he was borrowing flowers to offer Buddha statues and showing his goodwill to several officials from the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department. Such behavior made Zhou Jing feel a little embarrassed, but he was able to keep his composure and sit calmly all the time.  On the chairs, everyone in the audience talked and laughed without showing any displeasure. Zhou Jing knew very well that Yao Shengli was a pragmatic cadre who focused on his work and did not deliberately neglect himself. Therefore, he did not care about anything.

    After Yao Shengli took his seat, the waiters came in like butterflies in flowers and placed the exquisite dishes one after another. Yao Shengli made a speech first. He was very high-level, comprehensive and flawless. He was chatting and laughing, and everyone was changing glasses.  , the atmosphere was very harmonious, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Several officials from the Propaganda Department seemed to be at ease, and some even took over the honor. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, a director named Liu raised his glass to toast Zhou Jing, and again  He proudly showed off that he was very familiar with the two directors of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and they often moved around.

    After hearing this, Zhou Jing naturally did not dare to be disrespectful and stood up to retaliate, but the other party declined. While they were joking, his cell phone suddenly rang. Zhou Jing did not want to be rude, so he put his cell phone on the dining table and continued to toast. Unexpectedly, Liu  The director surnamed is very discerning. When he saw the three words 'Shao Zhanrong' on the phone, his expression changed and he said: "Mayor Zhou, you'd better answer the phone first. It's Mr. Shao calling."

    "Mr. Shao, why did he call here?" Zhou Jing was slightly startled, a little surprised, and looked at it.After dialing the code, he hung up first and said with a smile: "Sorry, it's a call from a friend. Please drink first and I'll be right back." After that, he walked away with his cell phone.

    The three officials from the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee next to them all looked at each other, extremely embarrassed. You must know that Shao Zhanrong is a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the son of Shao Qingfa, the Minister of Propaganda Department. He is also one of the four major princes in the provincial capital. He is a person who cannot afford to offend.  Zhou Jingneng hung up Mr. Shao's call in front of everyone, which was undoubtedly a silent declaration that made them behave themselves no longer daring to make excuses.

    The atmosphere at the wine table immediately changed. The three of them became extremely reserved and stopped making mistakes. They even stopped touching the wine glasses. Mayor Yao Shengli was also a little puzzled. He turned sideways and asked in a low voice where Director Liu was.  Then he frowned and looked towards the door, with a thoughtful look on his face. Obviously, he also realized that this young man with a temporary job had a great background and could not be ignored.
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