Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1129 One Person Attains Enlightenment

The top leaders all went up to the private room on the second floor, where Old Chen sat with them.

The next level of leaders were also in a private room, with Chen Hui, Xia Maosheng, and Mile sitting with them.

Those below the division level can only sit in the main hall, together with relatives and friends from both families.

Although this wedding was not quite the same as a traditional wedding, the newlyweds still had to offer cigarettes and drinks.

Xiaowei and Xiaohong went from table to table, smiling as they lit cigarettes, poured drinks, and bowed to express their gratitude. Their faces ached from laughing so much that their calves gradually lost feeling. Xiaohong even trembled when striking a match, wishing she could use a different lighter. But that's how weddings are, and the Double Happiness Matches have stood firm thanks to that.

Fortunately, there weren't any of the kinds of entertainment or pranks that you'd expect at a typical wedding, and nobody dared to do that anyway.

The head of the administrative affairs office kept thinking about how to maintain a friendly working relationship with Xiaohong in the future, so as not to lose face as the head of the office, but also to make Xiaohong feel comfortable and at ease in the workplace.

Xiaohong's group of colleagues were thinking back and forth, recalling whether they had offended anyone in the past, and considering how to build a pure friendship among colleagues in the future, so that they would at least have something to be aware of. This was clearly their future leader.

Local leaders were also relieved that they had come, otherwise they would have missed the opportunity. This allowed them to gain face in front of the leaders, offer a toast and say a few words, and demonstrate their own side's emphasis on the sister company, which also shows their determination to develop it. It was a win-win situation.

What a pity, they brought too many of them.

Only the military and police continued to eat and drink as usual, and nothing affected them much. They knew Xiao Wei was awesome before, and he would just continue doing what he was supposed to do. Anyway, everyone was cooperating, and they were all one family.

The people from the county were the most excited, their emotions a complex mix of surprise, shock, and excitement. In their minds, the county party secretary was like a god, and now he could only sit in the main hall like them. This was something they could brag about for at least five years. That's all.

Secretary Li slowly sipped his wine, his heart filled with mixed emotions. It had only been a few years; that little section chief, that half-grown boy, had risen to such heights, beyond his reach. Fortunately, the relationship had remained good, with continued support and cooperation in all aspects of work, forging a positive bond.

After a few rounds of drinks, the top leaders began to take their leave. These people have absolutely no private time, and this morning has been incredibly difficult for them. They must have canceled countless meetings and other commitments to squeeze out these few hours.

Xiaowei and Xiaohong escorted each of the Buddha statues to the door one by one. Xiaowei ran over to open the car door and watched the vehicle drive away.

Vice Governor Li walked last and exchanged a few words with Xiao Wei.

He's in charge of agriculture, and the promotion of the sister company's breeding and planting base has become a key provincial project—the kind that's irreplaceable. Its impact and speed of wealth creation are undeniable. That's a real achievement.

He was rather wronged. Just before this reshuffle, he was the most popular candidate for provincial governor, but then he was suddenly diagnosed with throat cancer and had to take leave to go to Shanghai for treatment. However, when he arrived in Shanghai, a thorough examination revealed that he was healthy; the diagnosis had been misdiagnosed.

A month and a half passed with this inspection and investigation, and the candidate has now been confirmed and announced. He knew many things were going on, but there was nothing he could do; this is the unsolvable pain of a commoner-turned-high-ranking official. There's no one standing behind him.

Reality is often crueler than people imagine and more dramatic than in novels.

"That's all I can offer on this matter. We can only speak from the company's and the market's perspective; I don't understand official matters. Sir, why don't you ask Secretary Li about this?"

Our county was where the experiment was first conducted, and many of the experiences were summarized from there. The county leaders also provided maximum cooperation and support in all aspects. Secretary Quan even requested relevant materials from the county at the time, but I never expected him to go to the People's Congress so soon.

Governor Li glanced in that direction and asked, "Have they arrived?"

Xiao Wei said, "They're here. They said they wouldn't come, but my parents went to invite them in person. Our two families are from the same county. My father-in-law was once taken care of by someone, and we can't forget that kindness."

Governor Li smiled and shook his head: "Call him over and say a few words."

Xiao Wei walked over to Secretary Li, leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Uncle, Governor Li wants to speak with you. He wants to ask about the promotion of aquaculture and planting."

Secretary Li's face flushed red. He looked at Xiao Wei, who nodded.

Secretary Li stood up, patted Xiao Wei on the back, and the two walked up to Governor Li.

Governor Li shook hands with Secretary Li, casually inquired about his length of service and age as if in a normal conversation, and nodded: "Come to my office tomorrow afternoon. You're not in a hurry to go back, are you?"

Secretary Li nodded hurriedly: "No rush, everything in the county has been arranged before I came out. I just wanted to take this opportunity to discuss some specific details with our sister company."

Governor Li nodded: "That's settled then. You and my secretary will contact each other tomorrow afternoon."

Secretary Dong of Beixi, who happened to be coming downstairs, saw this and slowed down, seemingly lost in thought.

Director Li, who was behind him, walked up to him and said, "Secretary, I can't go back today. Governor Liu wants me to go to his office tomorrow."

Secretary Dong raised his eyebrows, nodded, and smiled, saying, "That's good. You'd better do well. If you need anything, just let me know."

Director Li smiled and said, "I'm just taking advantage of your presence. It just so happens that Old Li is here too. He used to be my deputy in the county, and now he's in the provincial criminal investigation team."

Secretary Dong glanced at Xiao Wei, who was seeing the guest off, and clicked his tongue: "What a kind and righteous man! One man has attained enlightenment. Your county is about to prosper."

Director Li said, "We're not from the city yet, so we have to work under your command, Secretary."

Secretary Dong smiled and shook his head, then strode over to Xiao Wei who had just entered: "Chairman Zhang."

Xiao Wei turned his head and saw Secretary Dong, smiling as he extended both hands: "Secretary Dong, thank you for coming."

Secretary Dong said with a smile, "You are an entrepreneur who came from our Beixi. Even if others don't come, I have to. Your hometown will always be your support. I also hope that Chairman Zhang will always remember his hometown. The development of our hometown cannot be separated from your support."

Xiao Wei said, "Don't put such a heavy burden on me, I can't bear it. I will definitely do my best in everything I can. If there's anything I haven't considered, please give me instructions, Secretary Dong. As long as it's within my capabilities, I will definitely do it without hesitation."

Secretary Dong said, "As you know, our city relies entirely on one steel plant to keep it afloat. In recent years, the overall economic situation has not been good. The mining bureau has completely shut down production, and a large number of miners have no work and no income. We are anxious but helpless."

"Chairman Zhang, could you perhaps offer some advice? Even just solving part of the problem would be a great act of kindness."

Secretary Dong is a former secretary from Beigang Steel. It's said that most of the leaders in Beixi in the past came from Beigang Steel.

To be honest, the downsides of going from a business leader to a local official are enormous. Managing a business and managing a city are two completely different things, which is the main reason why Beixi's economy once fell into a slump after the reform and restructuring.

Xiao Wei thought for a moment and said, "In a few days, I'll hold a meeting at the company to see if we can come up with a feasible idea. I'll do my best. I can't guarantee anything, but Secretary Dong, don't worry, I definitely won't make empty promises to people from my hometown."

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