Family connections: From special recruitment by the county committee to the pinnacle of power

"Oh, that's great! To be honest, I've been under immense pressure while Comrade Lin Hanlong was away!"

Qi Hongchang stood up with a smile, shook hands with Cheng Zihua, and said, "Minister Cheng, I'll host lunch to welcome you. There's a really nice restaurant in our county!"

"Many of the local specialties are very popular, even Mayor Zhang likes them!"

As he spoke, Qi Hongchang and Cheng Zihua walked out of the office together.

At this moment, Zhao Haifeng strode forward and asked Qi Hongchang, "Secretary Qi, what are your plans for lunch today?"

Qi Hongchang smiled and said, "How about this, go and inform Comrade Xu Hansheng to prepare a private room immediately, and also inform Director Zhang, Deputy County Head Gu, and Minister Zhao from the County Government Office to join us for a simple welcome dinner for Minister Cheng!"

Zhao Haifeng was taken aback at first, then quickly nodded and said, "Okay!"

As Zhao Haifeng walked, his heart pounded. Logically speaking, Qi Hongchang shouldn't have mispronounced the name, right?

Why was Zhang Juan placed after Gu Changchun in the order?

Moreover, why isn't Jiang Hua among these people sitting with them?

Although he didn't understand why Qi Hongchang had made this arrangement, Zhao Haifeng still did as he was told.

As a secretary, you need to be able to understand your superiors' intentions, but sometimes you can't just make assumptions, otherwise you'll only annoy your boss.

It's important to understand that every arrangement made by a leader carries a special meaning; Zhao Haifeng's job is simply to carry it out.

Before long, Zhao Haifeng strode into the head of the research lab's office.

At that moment, Xu Hansheng and Tang Bing were discussing Tiancheng Holdings' project when they heard the door open. Tang Bing quickly sat down in the chair opposite Xu Hansheng.

Her pretty face was slightly flushed.

Her posture just now was indeed very indecent. Her upper body was leaning on Xu Hansheng's desk, and one foot was propped up on the chair behind her, almost touching Xu Hansheng's head.

If Zhao Haifeng misunderstands this scene, then we're in trouble.

Zhao Haifeng was also taken aback, then somewhat awkwardly approached Xu Hansheng and said, "Section Chief Xu, Secretary Qi wants you to go back immediately and prepare a private room. He's hosting a welcome dinner for Minister Cheng at Hongyunlai Restaurant at noon!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hansheng quickly stood up and said, "Okay, I'll take care of it right away!"

After saying that, Xu Hansheng turned to Tang Bing and said, "Comrade Tang Bing, we'll discuss the reception arrangements for Tiancheng Holdings this afternoon. You can go back now!"

After saying that, Xu Hansheng quickly tidied up, picked up his briefcase, and strode out of the office.

Zhao Haifeng watched Xu Hansheng's retreating figure, then turned to look at Tang Bing, frowning slightly, but didn't say anything more, and hurriedly walked towards Zhang Juan's office.

A dozen minutes later, when Xu Hansheng arrived at Hongyunlai, Qi Hongchang and Cheng Zihua were strolling and chatting as they slowly walked to the entrance of the Hongyunlai restaurant.

Upon seeing Qi Hongchang, Xu Hansheng hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Secretary Qi, Minister Cheng, I'm so sorry I'm a little late. I'll go arrange a private room right away!"

Qi Hongchang smiled and said, "It's not too late. I'll chat with Minister Cheng for a bit first. You go and get ready!"

"Let's get everything arranged before Minister Zhao and Director Zhang arrive!"

Xu Hansheng responded and quickly walked into the restaurant.

Seeing Xu Hansheng rush back in such a hurry, Li Xiuru quickly came out from behind the cashier and asked him, "Hansheng, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Xu Hansheng nodded and said, "Immediately vacate room 302. Also, prepare some of our signature dishes; Secretary Qi wants to host a welcome dinner for Minister Cheng!"

As he spoke, Xu Hansheng ordered eight dishes, and also prepared a case of baijiu and several bottles of red wine.

Of course, this red wine was prepared for Zhang Juan.

Since it was a welcome dinner for Zhang Juan's brother-in-law, she could certainly use red wine instead of white wine.

Although Xu Hansheng wasn't sure if Qi Hongchang would give Zhang Juan this special treatment, it was better to be prepared.

Soon, Gu Changchun, Zhao Changhe, and Zhang Juan arrived, and Qi Hongchang and Cheng Zihua walked up to the third floor together.

Xu Hansheng, who had been standing at the door of the private room, hurriedly opened the door upon seeing everyone and gestured for them to come in, saying, "Secretary Qi, Minister Cheng, and other leaders, please come in!"

Qi Hongchang nodded slightly and walked into the private room side by side with Cheng Zihua.

Behind them, a man in his forties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, deliberately glanced at Xu Hansheng a couple more times as he passed by.

Xu Hansheng also looked at this person at the same time.

So this is Gu Changchun!

I must say, he does look quite similar to Gu Yu!

Xu Hansheng smiled and nodded to Okiya Nagaharu, then turned his gaze to Zhao Changhe and Zhang Juan.

Seeing that only a few of them were with him, Xu Hansheng immediately realized what was going on.

Then, as Xu Hansheng followed Zhao Changhe and Zhang Juan into the private room, he deliberately took a wine glass in his hand and stood discreetly behind Zhang Juan.

Qi Hongchang glanced at the baijiu on the table, frowned slightly, and said to Xu Hansheng, "Comrade Xu Hansheng, is there any red wine? We can't let the female comrades drink baijiu too."

Upon hearing this, both Gu Changchun and Zhao Changhe looked at Qi Hongchang in surprise.

This isn't the first time Zhang Juan has hosted such a banquet; every time, she drinks baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Why did Qi Hongchang suddenly say such a thing this time?

This is a very special treatment. Not to mention Zhang Juan, even Jiang Ailing, the female deputy county head in charge of education and health, has never received this kind of treatment.

Before Zhang Juan could politely refuse, Xu Hansheng placed the wine glass on the table in front of her. Then, he took out a bottle of high-end red wine from a wooden box behind him, opened it with a decanter, and poured half a glass for Zhang Juan.

"Director Zhang, this is our domestically produced Changyu red wine. It tastes better and is of superior quality than the French version. Just let it breathe in the glass for five minutes before enjoying!"

Xu Hansheng said with a smile.

Seeing this, Qi Hongchang nodded in satisfaction.

What does it mean to have good eyesight?

Clearly, Xu Hansheng had already thought of this step before Qi Hongchang even spoke, and was just waiting for Qi Hongchang's instructions.

From this point alone, it is not hard to see that Xu Hansheng was well aware of the superior's intentions!

Even Fu Changqing, Qi Hongchang's former "chief steward," couldn't be as thoughtful as Xu Hansheng in always anticipating the leader's needs!

Afterwards, Xu Hansheng took several bottles of liquor and poured a glass for each of Qi Hongchang and the others.

Then, he took a large decanter, poured the entire bottle of liquor into it, and placed it on the dining table.

Before long, all the food was served, and Qi Hongchang raised his glass and said, "Minister Cheng has gone to great lengths to come all the way from Qingshan City to our Yutong County. Today, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the County Party Committee and the County Government, to express my gratitude to Minister Cheng, and also welcome Minister Cheng to visit Yutong County often to guide our work!"

As he spoke, Qi Hongchang's gaze fell on Zhang Juan.

Noticing Qi Hongchang's gaze, Zhang Juan quickly straightened up and said to Cheng Zihua, "Minister Cheng, thanks to Secretary Qi's hospitality, I'd also like to offer you a toast!"

As they were talking, Zhang Juan clinked glasses with Cheng Zihua.

However, the red wine in her hand was so glaring to Zhao Changhe!

What exactly was Qi Hongchang trying to express to him?