"Hou Zhen, please sit." Li Xiuyuan gestured to the head seat and politely declined, but Hou Peng was not so tactless as to leave the head seat for him.
Then Li Xiuyuan started ordering food.
The appointment was for 6:30. Li Xiuyuan had just finished ordering the food when Hou Peng checked the time and looked at Zhang Xingdong, saying, "Director Zhang, it's about time. Go out and greet Director Shao."
Hou Peng maintained a very humble attitude. Not to mention that he came to ask for a favor, even just considering their positions, he was somewhat inferior to Shao Zhixing, although on the surface, they were both section-level cadres.
However, the value of his position as a section chief is incomparable to that of the director of the finance bureau. If he does a good job, he could be promoted to the position of party secretary of a township, which is also a section chief position.
However, many finance bureau directors go on to become deputy county heads, but it's not uncommon for town mayors to become deputy county heads in one step. It's not that there are no precedents, but this kind of promotion is not a path prepared for ordinary people.
In terms of actual power, he's the one who's controlled by others; he's the county's money god, his influence is immense.
That's why Hou Peng thought of having Zhang Xingdong go out to greet them.
However, after hearing Hou Peng's arrangement, Zhang Xingdong didn't even move his seat, but instead looked at Li Xiuyuan: "Li Zhen?"
You, Hou Peng, are ordering me around, how can I listen to you? I'm Deputy Mayor Li's man, and Deputy Mayor Li's word is law.
Hou Peng's face darkened as he watched this scene. Damn it, he, the town mayor, couldn't even command the director of the Party and Government Office anymore, and had to act according to Li Xiuyuan's wishes.
Li Xiuyuan smiled, inwardly satisfied with Zhang Xingdong's statement. Yes, he knew Zhang Xingdong might just be putting on a show for him, but so what? Who wouldn't like a subordinate like that?
“Hou Zhen, no need to greet him. Director Shao knows this place very well. Let’s sit down and have some tea while we wait. Director Shao will be here soon.” Li Xiuyuan declined Hou Peng’s suggestion.
Hou Peng's face looked somewhat unpleasant, but he forced a smile: "Okay, Xiu Yuan, then I'll listen to you."
As the two were chatting, the waiter pushed open the door, and Shao Zhixing walked in, smiling at Li Xiuyuan and saying, "Brother, sorry I'm late."
"Haha, Brother Shao, why are you being so polite? I invited you at the last minute. It's already a favor that you, my lucky charm, came." Li Xiuyuan said with a smile. In a relationship, it's not always the other person who flatters you, but rather it's mutual flattery.
When someone compliments you on your looks, you should also compliment them on their good looks. Otherwise, even if you are truly beautiful, people won't keep praising you, especially since sometimes they aren't even that good-looking.
"Haha, what God of Wealth? Are you making fun of me? At most, I'm just an accountant, helping the boss manage money," Shao Zhixing said modestly.
Li Xiuyuan introduced Hou Peng to Shao Zhixing. Actually, there was no need for an introduction; they were from the same county and knew each other before. But tonight was Li Xiuyuan's dinner party, and Shao Zhixing was there because of Li Xiuyuan. He would wait for Li Xiuyuan to introduce Hou Peng before greeting him, determined not to let Li Xiuyuan off the hook.
"Hou Zhen, it's been a while since I've seen you."
"Director Shao, I've been wanting to get together for a while now, but I was worried you'd be too busy with work..."
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