After everyone toasted Chang Zaixun and Fang Wenbo one by one, this high-level drinking party basically came to an end.
During the entire process, Liang Xiangwen did not mention even a single word to the leaders about the negative news about the Pingyang Cotton Mill.
He was anxious and hoped very much that Minister Fang or Director Liu Bingyun would take the initiative to bring up the matter so that he could take the opportunity to report the matter in detail to the leaders.
But no one mentioned it from beginning to end.
Liang Xiangwen could only sigh secretly, glancing at Li Lin from time to time, hoping that he would step forward and report Pingyang's difficulties to the leaders.
Because he really doesn't have the courage...but Li Lin holds a special position in the eyes of all the leaders, so they can only place their hopes on him.
The wine tonight is tasteless, this is how Liang Xiangwen and Wei Minmin feel.
They were like outsiders the whole time, and no one cared whether they ate well or had enough to drink.
Li Lin was able to get along with everyone. Liu Bingyun toasted with him, and then Song Siyao...
Even Chang Zaixin and Fang Wenbo stood up, patted Li Lin on the shoulder and whispered a few words to him, then happily clinked glasses with him.
Seeing this scene, Liang Xiangwen and Wei Minmin could not help but be dumbfounded. Who could have thought that Li Lin, a township-level official, was so popular in the province.
Liang Xiangwen and Wei Minmin looked at each other in silence. Faced with the clinking of glasses by the crowd, they had to force a smile, for fear of causing dissatisfaction among anyone.
After the banquet, Liang Xiangwen trotted in front to lead the way, and was more attentive than the waiter.
Only after he sent the two ministers to the car did he breathe a sigh of relief...
At this time, Li Lan, Liu Bingyun, Song Siyao...they were standing at the door of the hotel and talking in low voices.
Liang Xiangwen didn't want to miss this opportunity, so he tiptoed over and politely asked Liu Bingyun, "Director Liu, was the meal good tonight? Do you want us to find another place for a midnight snack?"
Because of the wine, Liu Bingyun was in a particularly cheerful mood. He showed a rare smile to Liang Xiangwen, patted him on the shoulder and said to him, "Comrade Xiao Liang, are you still going to talk to me about the Pingyang Cotton Mill?"
Liang Xiangwen was pleasantly surprised when he heard this, and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Director Liu, please give me more help!"
Liu Bingyun and Song Siyao smiled at each other, then turned to Liang Xiangwen and said, "Okay, our TV station will find a way to help you in Pingyang City with this matter. However, all this is for the sake of Minister Li Lan and Brother Li Lin... After you go back, you in Pingyang City must thank Brother Li Lin very much!"
It's all Li Lin's credit? Liang Xiangwen felt as uncomfortable as if he had eaten a fly when he heard this, but facing the strong Liu Bingyun, he had to smile and nod his head and agree, "Director Liu, don't worry, I will report to Secretary Peng and Mayor Qian truthfully. This time Li Lin has made great contributions to Pingyang, and the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government will definitely commend him."
"Appreciation or something, those empty words have no practical significance at all!" Liu Bingyun suddenly said to Liang Xiangwen seriously, "If you don't show some real appreciation to brother Li Lin this time, we will not receive people from the Pingyang Municipal Government if they come to our provincial TV station to do business again!"
Liang Xiangwen's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He never expected that Liu Bingyun would so openly propose such a condition for Li Lin.
Who can guarantee that there will be no more negative news about Pingyang City in the future? Liang Xiangwen certainly knew the importance of maintaining a good relationship with Liu Bingyun, so he did not dare to disobey and promised, "Don't worry, Director Liu, the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have reached a consensus on how to commend Comrade Li Lin, and we will implement it when we return!"
Hearing this, Liu Bingyun patted Liang Xiangwen on the shoulder and said appreciatively, "Good! Very good! Minister Liang, remember my phone number. When you come to the provincial capital for business next time, you can come to me at any time! Hahaha..."
Liang Xiangwen was flattered. He didn't expect that during his visit to the provincial capital, he would actually get to know Liu Bingyun, the director of the provincial TV station. It was really worth the trip!
After a brief exchange, Liu Bingyun and Song Siyao said goodbye to Li Lan and Li Lin, then left in a special car.
Li Lan and Li Lin were still whispering at the door. In order to show off, Liang Xiangwen immediately suggested that the driver take Li Lan back first.
Li Lan smiled and said to Liang Xiangwen, "No need, Li Lin and I will take a taxi back later."
Liang Xiangwen looked at Li Lin in surprise, with a look of shock in his eyes.
But on second thought, since they are siblings, it is normal for them to live together.
So he smiled and said to Li Lin, "Well, Minister Li Lan will be left to your care."
Li Lin smiled and nodded, stretched out his hand to stop a taxi, opened the door and let Li Lan get in first, then he sat in the passenger seat, rolled down the window, waved to Liang Xiangwen, and slowly drove away.
In an instant, Liang Xiangwen was the only one left standing alone at the entrance of the hotel.
Thinking back to the drinking party tonight, he felt like he was in a dream.
"This is the first time I have dinner with so many big guys..." Liang Xiangwen said with emotion.
At this time, Wei Minmin walked out of the restaurant.
She was the last one to check out, so she came out last.
Liang Xiangwen saw her coming out and asked her casually, "Have you paid the bill?"
Wei Minmin shook her head and said, "The front desk said that Deputy Director Song and his team have already settled the bill."
"Ah? How could the provincial TV station leader be allowed to pay the bill? Why didn't you stop him?" Liang Xiangwen was suddenly frightened, fearing that this incident would cause dissatisfaction among the provincial TV station leaders.
Wei Minmin still shook her head and said, "The front desk said that Deputy Director Song had already signed the bill when we arrived... He didn't intend to let us pay at all."
"This...how could this happen?" Liang Xiangwen was stunned, feeling very confused.
No wonder everyone was so cold towards him tonight, it turned out that he was able to have this meal thanks to Li Lin.
Director Liu and his team never planned to invite me from the beginning...
He even said shamelessly that they were the hosts tonight and they could bring a few of their Pingyang subordinates with them!
Liang Xiangwen feels embarrassed when he thinks about it now. He feels like a clown and wishes he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
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