Chapter 394 Spring Festival Gala Invitation
Berge is 7 hours behind the capital time, so when the international students uploaded the video to TikTok, it was still late at night in China.
However, with the early days, these videos gradually became popular.
After editing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson's Office also uploaded the video of the evening party.
In the comment section of the video, one person commented:
It was like a long-absent warmth suddenly showering upon a numb, parched body. It was like suddenly realizing I still had a warm and tender haven, discovering I had a time when I could be vulnerable and yet carefree. I suddenly realized I had many beautiful things that hadn't been entangled in life's daily stress and anxiety. I no longer had to be a pathetic adult.
When the video went viral, Jiang Ningyue and her group also took a plane back to the Chinese capital.
Ambassador Pan Zhe also returned to China to report on his work.
On the plane, Chai Yong looked at Jiang Ningyue and said, "Xiaoyue, tomorrow, Tuesday night, Commissioner Qian is treating us to dinner. You don't have to go to work for the next two days, so just go over to dinner then."
"Okay, leader."
Jiang Ningyue smiled and nodded, then she seemed to have thought of something, "Does Commissioner Qian often have dinner with everyone?"
Chai Yong had a complicated expression. "Commissioner Qian is very busy with his affairs. Unless there's something major going on or an important occasion, he rarely attends private banquets. Yours is a special case."
"This time I'm really relying on Xiaoyue's help."
Pan Zhe also smiled and sighed, "Lao Chai, recruiting Director Jiang to your International Development Agency was a brilliant move!"
"That's right, that's right."
When Chai Yong wanted to promote Jiang Ningyue to the rank of 'Second-level Inspector' and deputy-department-level official, many people slammed the table in opposition to him.
They say that since the reform, there have not been such young department-level cadres.
They said that Chai Yong was abusing his power for personal gain.
What's the result?
Campbell's impressive result silenced everyone, and this time it brought Jiang Ningyue and the Agency for International Development into the leadership's view.
Chai Yong looked at Pan Zhe with a smile, "So, choice is more important than hard work."
After hearing this, Pan Zhe smiled and pointed at Chai Yong.
Both of them are old colleagues in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are at the vice-ministerial level, so they naturally speak more relaxedly.
Pan Zhe sighed, "I have to ask the bureau committee to transfer Comrade Xiao Jiang to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
"Um?"
Chai Yong's eyes widened immediately. "Old Pan, you're being dishonest! If you really dare to do that, I'm telling you... I'll go to your house and eat for free every day."
"You go."
Pan Zhe laughed and said, "Even if I don't go to Belgi after my report, I will go somewhere else. You can go and have a meal."
Although he was joking, Chai Yong was really thinking about how to reward Jiang Ningyue.
It was 5 a.m. when they arrived in the capital, still dark. She took the company car back to her apartment, took a nap, and then at 2 p.m., Jiang Ningyue went home.
She made an appointment with the Property Management Bureau to inspect the property.
According to Jiang Ningyue's request, the house was replaced with some smart home appliances, and the decoration style also looked younger and brighter. Jiang Ningyue nodded with satisfaction.
Director Chen from the Real Estate Management Department didn't come today, so another director was sent instead.
The director took out the property certificate and household registration book from the document bag and said:
"Director Jiang, if any family members want to transfer their household registration, they can also contact our Institutional Affairs Bureau."
"Thank you very much."
Jiang Ningyue nodded.
In addition to the police from the Real Estate Management Bureau, two other police officers came to help Jiang Ningyue enter her information and apply for a new ID card.
Now that I have a house, it would be a bit unkind to still occupy an apartment. After all, apartment space is still quite tight.
After thinking about it, Jiang Ningyue called Zhao Jing and asked her to move with her.
Fortunately, I only lived in that apartment for a few days, so there was basically nothing there.
The only personal belongings that I cannot throw away are certificates, trophies, and medals.
It just so happened that the new house had a row of cabinets where I could move those things up.
As for the fact that it might be used for a banquet, Jiang Ningyue didn't really care.
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At the same time, in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala program group, Chief Director Lu Yan, after listening to his subordinates' reports, suddenly said:
"Did you guys watch Douyin today? Did you hear the song Jiang Ningyue sang?"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Their director just loved to capitalize on the popularity and hype. Today, Jiang Ningyue's song went viral online, and it really struck a chord with her.
"Yes."
One of the subordinates immediately followed suit and said, "This song is really good."
"Yeah, it brought tears to my eyes."
“You sing really well.”
Lu Yan said with a smile, "What do you think about me inviting Jiang Ningyue to this year's Spring Festival Gala?"
Everyone looked at each other.
"Director, Director Jiang is a deputy department-level cadre..."
What everyone said was very clear. You are the deputy director of the art program department of the art center, a deputy director with a professional system. It is inappropriate for you to call a deputy director by his name, right?
Besides, if they really come, would you dare to give them any suggestions?
Isn’t this just finding a father for yourself?
Lu Yan smiled and said, "What's wrong with deputy department level? I asked her to perform, not to hold a meeting with her."
Lu Yan paused and said, "Send someone to contact the International Development Agency."
In fact, Lu Yan has been thinking about Jiang Ningyue for a long time. If Jiang Ningyue was still at Haizhou Provincial TV Station, she would have "recruited" her long ago.
Unfortunately, in just a few years, he was promoted, and to a very high position.
This was a perfect opportunity, especially since she had been the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala for the first time and had been ridiculed online. She was even more eager to have Jiang Ningyue participate, so as to turn the situation around and even improve her reputation.
Soon, CCTV contacted the International Development Agency and found Zhao Jing's phone number through the General Affairs Department.
As for Jiang Ningyue’s phone number, the General Affairs Department will not give it to her.
In the office, the subordinate called Zhao Jing.
"Hello, is this Director Zhao?"
"Hello, I'm Zhao Jing, but I'm not the director, just an ordinary staff member. Who are you?"
"Oh, hello. I'm from the CCTV Spring Festival Gala production team. I'd like to speak to Director Jiang."
"Oh, looking for Director Jiang. Wait a moment."
Zhao Jing was moving with Jiang Ningyue at the time. When she heard the call, she muted the phone and looked at Jiang Ningyue. "Boss, this is from the Spring Festival Gala production team."
"Spring Festival Gala production team?"
Jiang Ningyue reached out her hand suspiciously. Zhao Jing turned off the mute mode and handed the phone over. "Hello, this is Jiang Ningyue."
Jiang Ningyue's voice came from the microphone. Lu Yan immediately picked up the phone, stood up, bent over and said with a smile: "Hello, Director Jiang, hello, I am Lu Yan, the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala. I am very sorry to bother you."
"It's okay, tell me what's going on."
"Well, I was watching TikTok today and heard the song you sang at the Chinese Mission to the European Union. It was absolutely beautiful. Your voice and professional skills are both exceptional. I think it's perfect for the Spring Festival Gala. So, I took the liberty of calling you to ask if you have time so I can visit you in person."
When the subordinates in the office heard Lu Yan's words, they all curled their lips secretly.
Where's that energy you had just now? Why don't you dare to speak in front of others?
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