But now it involves the case investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission and Yun Yanchang's attitude. This is not just a simple matter of having a meal.
He now understood why Xiuyuan had asked if the evening's dinner was a prerequisite for him to become deputy director of the Central Town. He had previously thought it wasn't, but now he wasn't sure.
Even if Zhang Xingguo does not make this a condition, I haven't taken office yet. If I can't do the first thing Zhang Xingguo gave me, how can I have the face to go to the central town?
Wang Zhitao's heart sank to the bottom for a moment. The afternoon sun shining through the window onto his body should have been warm, but at this moment he felt cold all over.
It used to be so difficult to make progress. I used to be arrogant and thought that as long as I humbled myself and was willing to make sacrifices, I would be able to make progress. But now I am just a deputy section-level cadre. I am willing to go to the countryside and have noble people to help me, but it is still so difficult.
"Secret, I'm sorry, I didn't know..." Wang Zhitao finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse. He didn't know how to face his family when he returned.
But at this moment, Xiuyuan suddenly interrupted Wang Zhitao.
"Just call me Xiuyuan."
Wang Zhitao nodded bitterly: "Xiuyuan, I didn't know there were so many complicated things here. I thought it was just a simple dinner party. I'm sorry, I was not thoughtful enough..."
"Zhitao." Xiuyuan interrupted Wang Zhitao again.
"Are we friends?" Xiuyuan lit another cigarette for himself.
Wang Zhitao was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Xiuyuan with some disbelief. The swirling smoke made it difficult to see Xiuyuan's expression.
He did not lie to Zhang Xingguo. When Xiuyuan first started working, he had a close relationship with Xiuyuan and Boyang.
Besides the business relationship, there is also friendship, we are friends. But now Xiuyuan is the county magistrate's secretary. I consider Xiuyuan a friend, but does Xiuyuan still consider me a friend?
What does it mean to ask this question now?
Wang Zhitao didn't understand, but decided to follow his inner thoughts. He nodded and said, "Of course they are friends."
Xiuyuan slammed the cigarette box he was playing with on the table. "Hey, Zhitao, since you consider me a friend, I'll do this for you. I'll go to the dinner tonight."
"Xiuyuan...you..." Wang Zhitao's eyes were filled with emotion for a moment. If Xiuyuan had agreed to attend the dinner tonight at the beginning, he would definitely not have thought too much about it. It was just a meal, and he wanted Xiuyuan to give him face.
But after knowing so much, he clearly knew how deep the water was here. It involved the case of the Discipline Inspection Commission and the subtle attitude of the county magistrate Yun Yanchang towards the party and government leaders of the central town.
In this situation, he didn't hold out any hope, thinking that because of his inconsiderateness, he almost got Xiuyuan involved and had to apologize. However, Xiuyuan was willing to attend the dinner because of the word "friend".
"Zhitao, you helped me a lot when I first started working. My brother and I often drank together, talked about everything, and complained about things at work. I will never forget that time. Since you treat me as a friend, no matter how difficult it is, I will help you."
As he spoke, Xiuyuan stood up and said in a strong voice, "Call Zhang Xingguo and tell him I'm interested and we can sit together tonight."
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