In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

The other person was quite enthusiastic and had a noticeable Cantonese accent; their Mandarin wasn't very standard.

"can."

Chen Luo smiled and did not refuse.

"Oh, classmate, you don't know, the poached chicken at the Party School is especially authentic, no worse than the ones in Guangzhou."

By the way, classmate, which province are you an official from?

Chen Luo thought about it for a moment after hearing this.

"I'd say it's in Handong."

This answer surprised the other person.

What do you mean by "consider it"?

"Forget it, let's not dwell on it, let's eat."

The two regained their composure, stopped talking, and continued eating their meals.

Meanwhile, at the entrance of the cafeteria, two figures approaching side by side appeared somewhat familiar.

"Director Tian, ​​what are you planning to eat today?"

"Governor Zhao, let's eat whatever we have. Neither of us are picky eaters."

"Haha, it's rare to run into you at the Party School. It's just a pity we can't drink here, otherwise we would have had a good drink together!"

Tian Guofu smiled and shook his head. Luck is so ingenious. He and Zhao Dagong actually met in this way and became classmates.

Without realizing it, Tian Guofu's gaze fell on the figure in the cafeteria who was eating with his head down.

Tian Guofu was stunned at just one glance!

Chapter 388 The Three Musketeers of Handong Gather at the Party School

Somewhat incredulous, Tian Guofu even thought he was seeing things, so he shook his head and rubbed his eyes.

Upon closer inspection, wow, I really didn't see it wrong!

"Holy crap! Why is Secretary Chen at the Party School too?!"

As he spoke, Tian Guofu's body trembled slightly with excitement.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dagong frowned.

"Director Tian, ​​why are you making such a fuss?"

Which Secretary Chen surprised you so much?

After saying that, Zhao Dagong followed Tian Guofu's gaze to the figure dining there. The moment he saw Chen Luo, the student ID card in his hand fell to the ground with a thud.

"It really is Secretary Chen!"

Both of them gasped, then looked at each other, seeing confusion and excitement in each other's eyes.

At the dining table, Chen Luo was eating slowly and deliberately. He hadn't had such a leisurely time in a long time. He was treating this period of study at the Party School as a relaxing vacation.

I was eating when I heard shouts from behind me.

"Secretary Chen! Secretary Chen!"

Hearing that familiar voice, Chen Luo was also somewhat stunned.

Looking back, he saw Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong quickening their pace as they walked towards him.

Seeing this, Chen Luo first put down his chopsticks, then stood up from his chair, a smile on his face, his refined and gentle demeanor calming his mind.

"Secretary Guofu! Comrade Dagong!"

I never expected to run into you all here!

Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong both appeared very excited as they shook hands with each other.

"Haha, Secretary Chen, I thought I was seeing things just now. I didn't expect it to really be you. It's been two years since I left Handong. It's not easy to meet Secretary Chen again!"

"Yes, Comrade Guofu is currently working in the capital, and I am serving in a western province. We are scattered all over the country, and I never expected to meet him at the Party School. Secretary Chen, how is the situation in Handong?"

"Yes, yes, Secretary Chen, is the work in Handong going smoothly so far?"

Zhao Dagong and Tian Guofu still have feelings for Handong, and Chen Luo understands this.

He replied with a smile, "Handong is fine, Comrade Guofu, Comrade Dagong, you don't need to worry."

"By the way, let's sit down and talk first."

Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong didn't stand on ceremony either.

The two of them sat down opposite Chen Luo.

The dining table can seat four people, including Chen Luo and two others, as well as Hong Liang, a young cadre from Guangdong Province.

At this moment, Hong Liang felt extremely uneasy.

The reason is simple: he knows Tian Guofu, who is sitting across from him. A few days ago, when they were eating in the cafeteria, a student from the discipline inspection system in Guangdong Province explained this to him.

After all, the only opportunity for these young and middle-aged trainees to meet provincial and ministerial-level trainees was in the cafeteria, and no young trainee wanted to miss the chance to get to know provincial and ministerial-level bigwigs.

Hong Liang tried to pretend he didn't know him, but his index finger holding the chopsticks was already trembling. He picked up a piece of poached chicken, wanting to put it in his mouth, but it just trembled and wouldn't obey him...

Sweat dripped incessantly from his forehead, a scene clearly witnessed by Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong.

Chen Luo glanced at Hong Liang beside him, then smiled and said, "Classmate, what's there to be nervous about?"

These words were like the last straw that broke the camel's back; Hongliang could no longer keep up the act.

He stood up from the chair in a flash.

Then, with a firm gaze, he looked at Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong opposite him and said respectfully, "Hong Liang, a trainee of the Youth Cadre Training Program, greets all the leaders!"

This scene made the three of them feel somewhat uneasy.

"Alright, Hongliang, sit down. There are no leaders here, only trainees!"

Chen Luo spoke up, and Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong gestured for Hong Liang to sit down. Seeing this, Hong Liang could only sit down nervously, but he sat up straight. He had no appetite anymore.

“Hongliang, don’t be nervous. You eat your food, and we’ll talk about ours.”

After speaking, Chen Luo looked at Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong opposite him, no longer paying attention to Hong Liang's situation.

"Secretary Guofu, are you adapting well to your work at the Supervisory Commission?"

Tian Guofu smiled and nodded.

"The work of the Supervisory Commission is busier than that of Handong. As the deputy director of the Supervisory Commission, I am usually responsible for specific case work. Although it is busy, it is also fulfilling."

"Comrade Dagong, and what about you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dagong sighed.

“Secretary Chen, being the governor of Ning Province is not easy. It’s no exaggeration to say that we are penniless. Every aspect of our work requires financial support. I have to stretch every penny to make it count. It’s not easy at all!”

No job is easy, especially at their level.

"Secretary Chen, what brings you to the Party School?"

Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong were also curious about this issue and didn't shy away from asking directly.

Chen Luo didn't intend to hide it.

“My term in Handong is about to end, and I only have two or three months before I am transferred. So the higher-ups asked me to come to the Party School to participate in this seminar.”

Upon hearing this, Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong's eyes lit up.

"Secretary Chen, has the destination been decided?"

This was the question Zhao Dagong asked, and of course Tian Guofu was also curious.

"It's settled. The higher-ups have already held a meeting and approved it. The specific appointment will be announced later. After leaving Handong, the organization plans to transfer me to Guang Province as governor!"

"Hiss! The governor of Guangdong Province, Secretary Chen, no, the governor of Guangdong Province, is forty-four years old. Tsk tsk tsk, when I was forty-four, I was just a department-level cadre."

Hong Liang, who was sitting next to Chen Luo and eating with his head down, choked on his rice when he heard the governor of Guangdong Province.

He didn't care whether he was full or not; he quickly emptied his plate of food and got up to say goodbye.

"Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen. I'll be leaving now..."

Seeing Hong Liang disappear in a flash, the three of them didn't take it to heart, treating it as just a minor incident.

"Guangdong Province is great. It's the number one economic province in the country with ample financial resources, unlike me in Ning Province, where I can only operate on a small scale."

It would be a lie to say they weren't envious, but Tian Guofu and Zhao Dagong both knew that Chen Luo's success was due not only to his own abilities and opportunities, but also to his exceptional luck.

The three of them finally managed to meet, so they chatted for a while longer. However, there were time limits for the meal, so they only talked for about half an hour.

After leaving the cafeteria, the three headed towards the accommodation area.

The accommodations for provincial and ministerial-level advanced training students are separate from those for ordinary students. In addition, according to the Party School's rules and regulations, students are not allowed to visit each other's dormitories and chat during normal times.

However, we're all in the same class, and there's still a long way to go.

Even after leaving, Maeda Kunifu and Zhao Dagong did not forget to remind Chen Luo.

"Chen Shu... ptooey, Governor Chen, tomorrow is Monday. The opening ceremony has not been held this week because the trainees have not all arrived."

However, there will most likely be an opening ceremony tomorrow, presided over by leaders from both China and abroad, so I can't be late.

Chen Luo nodded to indicate that he understood.

The three then went to their respective single rooms.

Chapter 389 A Fulfilling Learning Time

The night passed quickly.

The next morning, after getting ready, Chen Luo went to the teaching area and found his class.

As soon as I reached the classroom door, I saw Commissioner Fang waiting there.

"Good morning, Secretary Chen! I was worried that you might not be familiar with the route since it's your first time teaching."

"Yes, good morning, Commissioner Fang."