"I believe you, of course I believe you, Brother Sun. Today is your promotion day, how about we brothers go over to your place and celebrate with you?"
Anyway, whatever you say goes. Director Zhang didn't refute Sun Zhengguo. Instead, he tried to be clever and prepared to go and get a few more bottles of good wine.
As for the two bottles of wine we took back last time?
The old man did drink one of the bottles, but he dared not say whether it helped his old injuries.
But it really tastes good; even the old man praised it highly.
"Brother Zhang, you're not thinking about my bar again, are you? But I'm busy today, I have to wait for Minister Li to come back. Maybe next time! I'll arrange a time for us to get together."
Sun Zhengguo's knowing look made Director Zhang feel a little embarrassed.
"Brother Sun, you're a good person in every way, except for one thing: you love to speak the truth. Alright, I'll wait for your call and I promise to be there whenever you call."
"..."
"..."
The two then chatted for a while longer, and the new work permits had already been processed.
It wasn't until almost noon that Secretary Wang came to inform them that Minister Li had returned and asked Sun Zhengguo to go see him.
"Minister Li, you wanted to see me?"
After the two met, Sun Zhengguo greeted them first.
"Comrade Zhengguo! Please have a seat."
Minister Li remained the same as always, first inviting Sun Zhengguo to sit down before explaining why he was late.
“I just came from Mr. Lai’s office. He asked me to apologize to you. He didn’t expect that completing the organizational structure would cause you so much trouble.”
"No, no, no, Minister Li, this matter has nothing to do with President Lai."
Sun Zhengguo waved his hand and then gave an explanation.
“We all understand that the system is not wrong, the key is the people who implement it. I believe that this was not General Manager Lai’s original intention, but some people are just taking it too seriously.”
"Comrade Zhengguo! I'm glad you think this way, but now that the matter has been resolved, I still need to inform you."
"Then you go ahead."
Minister Li nodded, not in a hurry, but took a sip of tea before beginning his explanation.
"First of all, the former deputy director of the General Office, along with Cheng Wanli and Wu Zhen, are under investigation for suspected abuse of power, exclusion of dissidents, and bribery. At best, they will likely spend the rest of their lives in prison."
"Secondly, the remaining three cadres involved in this matter were given lenient treatment because they showed a good attitude in admitting their guilt. They have all been dismissed from their posts and it is estimated that they will have little chance of getting back on their feet in the future."
After listening to Minister Li's account, Sun Zhengguo was not surprised; it was not much different from what he had imagined.
However, the most important thing right now is not these things, but the future leadership team; that is the most crucial issue.
"Minister Li, how exactly will the higher authorities arrange the standing committee of our research institute?" Sun Zhengguo asked with great anticipation.
"Didn't you receive your new appointment this morning? From now on, you'll be the top leader of the research institute's party and government. This is a special promotion made by Director Lai to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
"In addition, the higher authorities have approved that Comrade Li Shengli, a member of the Standing Committee, will serve as the Executive Deputy Secretary of the Institute to assist you in your work, given his excellent performance this time."
"As for the remaining members of the Standing Committee, we need to study them further, but in any case, things will definitely not happen like they did before."
"Thank you, superiors, thank you, Minister Li..."
Sun Zhengguo was now completely relieved. He now held both party and government positions, and with Li Shengli as his ally, the remaining few were no longer capable of causing any trouble...
After the two finished discussing business, Minister Li asked about some work-related matters.
When he learned that the CNC machine tool project had been approved, he gave Sun Zhengguo a meaningful look and said, "What a coincidence!"
However, he didn't expose the matter, after all, everyone has a temper!
With lunchtime fast approaching, Minister Li glanced at his watch, and without saying a word, got up to leave.
"Alright, Zhengguo, let's stop talking and go eat."
"Okay! Thank you, Minister Li."
Sun Zhengguo didn't refuse and happily followed behind.
However, this time he didn't forget his cousin. Instead, he arranged for someone to inform Sun Zhengnan to go to the cafeteria for a meal...
...
The following day at noon, Sun Zhengguo was also entertaining several guests in the small canteen of the Mechanical Research Institute.
Among them, Director Li, Director Liao, and Section Chief Zhang were all familiar faces, but this time a new person was added, namely the newly appointed Deputy Secretary Li—Li Shengli.
Since they were all on his side, Sun Zhengguo was bound to try to win them over.
"Sizzle!" As soon as the glass was filled, Director Li couldn't wait to drink a glass of wine.
"Ah~! That's refreshing. It's been over a year since I last had it. I really miss it."
Seeing this, Deputy Factory Director Liao and Section Chief Zhang, not wanting to be outdone, simultaneously raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.
Lee Seungri, who had just joined the drinking party, saw their expressions and, to avoid being taken advantage of, only took a small sip.
And that was it. As everyone knows, as a newcomer to the drinking party, Lee Seung-ri definitely had to make a good impression.
The idea that "since you're new here, you should walk around first, and as a sign of respect, you should walk around again" is all just a way to get more drinks.
After several rounds of dishes and drinks, there were quite a few empty wine bottles on the table.
At this moment, Director Zhang, who had already drunk quite a bit, suddenly clapped his hands and said loudly.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some news to share with you all. I, Zhang Huaibei, may be transferred."
"What?" This sudden news silenced the room, and then Director Li began to press for answers.
"Director Zhang, what's with this sudden change? Which unit have you been transferred to?"
"Guess?"
Seeing how mysterious Director Zhang was acting, the people at the table had no idea what was going on.
But Sun Zhengguo suddenly remembered Minister Li's conversation yesterday and couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. Could it be such a coincidence?
"Director Zhang, stop beating around the bush. Are you being transferred to our Mechanical Research Institute?"
The others at the table, after hearing Sun Zhengguo's words, felt that there was indeed such a possibility.
"Hahaha!" Director Zhang laughed triumphantly.
“Brother Sun, you’re really smart. The organization has already spoken with me, and I’ll probably be taking up my post tomorrow. I’ll serve as the deputy director of the research institute and also as a member of the Party Committee Standing Committee.”
"Brother, when I come to you for help, you must take good care of me."
With Director Zhang's personal confirmation, Sun Zhengguo knew that this deal was truly secured.
The top three leaders of the research institute are now all of one mind, and the rest are no longer a concern.
It seems that Minister Li has really gone to great lengths and put in a lot of hard work to ensure the stability and unity of the research institute.
However, just as Sun Zhengguo was secretly pleased, Director Zhang suddenly said something else.
"Alright, I'll treat you to lunch tomorrow. But I don't have any of this wine. Could you do me a favor, Brother Sun, and see if you can find any in the countryside? Just ten or eight bottles will do."
Upon hearing this, the others all looked at Sun Zhengguo, their meaning crystal clear.
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