To those who are not in the know, the conversation between the two people is just mutual teasing and joking between acquaintances.

But those who knew the inside story, such as Ma Qingyuan, had already started laughing in their hearts.

Is Qian Lingyun asking Liu Yong for a drink? That is to give him a hint, that is to warn Liu Yong, if you Liu Yonggan don't do what Qian Lingyun says in the future, you will be punished!

The meaning of Liu Yong's words was even clearer - from now on, I, Liu Yong, will follow your lead, Mayor Qian. I will hit you wherever you point your finger. If I make you dissatisfied again... I will accept the beating and punishment without any complaints!

This is a great expression of loyalty!

Ma Qingyuan, who was sitting nearby watching the show, couldn't help but admire Liu Yong's good luck.

Thinking back to the time, Qian Lingyun had scolded him severely and almost demoted him to an idle unit directly under the municipal government... Liu Yong thought that he would never dare to hope that Qian Lingyun could make peace with him in his lifetime... Unexpectedly, through this opportunity, he, Liu Yong, actually gained the forgiveness of Mayor Qian.

Ma Qingyuan shifted his gaze to Li Lin and sighed in his heart. He knew that Qian Lingyun was such a tough man that it would be difficult to get his forgiveness if anyone offended him.

The reason why Qian Lingyun didn't care about Liu Yong's previous mistakes was probably to pave the way for Li Lin.

What a good life!

With so many big guys helping him, Li Lin is so lucky. It will be hard for him not to get promoted in the future!

Ma Qingyuan drank his tea silently, feeling extremely envious.

As the conversation started, the atmosphere gradually became heated.

Liu Yong picked up the goblet filled with white wine, toasted Qian Lingyun with a small one, and drank a large one himself.

It is said that drinking can help you determine your work, and today Liu Yong expressed his determination through drinking.

Whether Qian Lingyun drinks more or less is secondary. He, Liu Yong, must drink more.

Let Mayor Qian Lingyun see Liu Yong’s determination to make friends with him, and his respect and admiration for Qian Lingyun.

After drinking a tall glass of white wine, Liu Yong felt a little shaky...

Qian Lingyun was satisfied with his tactful behavior. So, like an old friend, he reached out and patted him on the shoulder twice, saying, "Well, as the saying goes, a thousand words can be expressed in wine. Secretary Liu has opened his heart to me today, and I understand your intentions."

The implication is that Liu Yong is recognized.

Hearing this, Liu Yong's eyes turned red and his lips trembled. He wanted to drink all the wine on the table in one breath... to express his excitement at the moment.

He didn't know how many times he had dreamed of this scene, and every time he woke up, he was filled with regret. Today it finally came true, and he felt mixed emotions!

He patted his chest excitedly and whispered to Qian Lingyun, "Mayor Qian, if you have anything to do in the future, just tell me how I perform!"

Qian Lingyun understood, nodded calmly, and gave him an admiring look.

This was exactly what he wanted.

He has been thinking about Li Lin's future these past two days. After much deliberation, he decided that it would be better for him to accumulate experience in the county first.

Work as a deputy director for two years, then serve as the top leader of a municipal unit, and then as the top leader of a county...

How far a person can go and how high he can fly within the system depends entirely on how solid his foundation is.

Only with a solid resume and a solid foundation can you be qualified for higher positions in the future!

Otherwise, when people look through your resume, they will see that it is full of insignificant units and no substantial political achievements...you will be directly rejected.

Yang Ping sat next to Li Lin, drinking as soon as he was poured. When she put down the glass, her face changed. She remained silent and unhappy...

Li Lin couldn't bear to watch it anymore and teased her, "Sister Ping, have you been feeling unwell these days? Why do you look so unhappy and depressed?"

Yang Ping turned her head and glared at him with a resentful look in her eyes... She secretly stretched out her jade hand under the table and twisted his thigh...

Li Lin gritted his teeth and held back the pain...his face turned from red to purple...

"Don't you know what's wrong with me? Why are you asking?" Yang Ping said quietly, letting go of her hand.

In fact, Li Lin just wanted to ask her if she was having her period, and if so, he would drink a few more glasses for her. He didn't expect that his kindness would be rewarded with such rude treatment.

The pain subsided a little, and Li Lin let out a long sigh of relief. Looking at Yang Ping's smug expression, he decided to take revenge.

So, he also quietly reached his hand under the table...

Yang Ping, who was still laughing secretly because of her revenge on Li Lin, suddenly felt a big hand lifting her skirt and reaching her thigh. Her expression froze... She quickly bit her thumb to prevent herself from screaming, and her face gradually turned red...

Li Lin looked at her deflated expression and smiled without saying anything.

Ma Qingyuan also came over to toast, Li Lin stood up hastily, Yang Ping breathed a sigh of relief as if she had been pardoned...

"Xiaolin, congratulations on being nominated as an outstanding youth candidate. You are the pride of Pingyang, the pride of Shannan County, and the idol of tens of thousands of cadres and masses in Weishui Township..."

I don't know what Ma Qingyuan was thinking. He suddenly leaned towards Yang Ping and asked her, "Village Chief Yang, I said Xiaolin is the idol of the cadres and masses in Weishui Township. Do you agree? Hehehe..."

Yang Ping quickly put down her thumb which had a row of teeth marks on it, stood up in a panic, and smiled awkwardly, "Ma is right... Secretary Li Lin is indeed our idol..." After that, she looked at Li Lin, her eyes were gentle but also concealed "murderous intent"...

Ma Qingyuan may have drunk a little too much, or he may have said it on purpose for Qian Lingyun to hear, in order to win Qian Lingyun's praise. He said, "Village Chief Yang, I have to correct you. Xiaolin is already at the deputy division level, and will soon be more than just your party secretary. It's time to change the title, hahaha..."

Li Lin nodded modestly and smiled calmly, "No matter what time it is, we are all soldiers under Mayor Qian, Secretary Liu, and County Magistrate Ma."

Yang Ping kept silent and sat down silently. The expression on her face changed rapidly, and the smile gradually faded...

Ma Qingyuan's unintentional words had a great impact on her. At the beginning, she was almost certain to get the position of township party secretary, but later she failed to get it and became the second in command, that is, Li Lin. If anyone else wanted to put pressure on her, she would never agree.

But now Li Lin is about to be promoted again, and she is the head of Weishui Township. The gap between her and Li Lin is getting bigger and bigger. She can't help but feel lost... It seems that she will be suppressed by Li Lin for the rest of her life...

Yang Ping didn't find a chance to say a few words to Li Lin throughout the evening until the party was over.

Li Lin returned to the city hotel and, as expected, received a call from Yang Ping.

There was silence on the other end of the phone, and no one knew where Yang Ping was.

Yang Ping said to Li Lin in a very calm tone, "I'm at home, you want to come?"

Li Lin smiled self-deprecatingly. It was time to end this relationship.

Although Yang Ping later confessed to Li Lin that she had actually been divorced a long time ago, she had been hiding the fact of her divorce in order not to affect her work.

Even so, times have changed and if you do something at the wrong time, you will feel guilty.

He was silent for a moment, and then said to Yang Ping in the same calm tone, "Sister Ping, it's late, go to bed early, and have a sweet dream."

Beep~

The phone was hung up.

But Yang Ping's aggrieved, unwilling, and frantic cries seemed to be heard from thousands of miles away...