Chapter 300: Breaking the Engagement >

Qin Keli his ideas. 。Qin Keli listened and a smile of delight appeared on her face: "I think it's worth a try." 。This method is more direct, effective, and more satisfying than the ways we used to as...Chen Hong returned to the office and took Xiao Zheng to Director Liu's office. 。Minister Liu stood up from his chair, walked towards the outside, and extended his hand: "County Magistrate Xiao is here, please sit down." 。"Xiao Zheng also hurriedly extended his hand to shake hands with Minister Liu: "Minister Liu, I'm sorry, I came without an appointment and wasted your time." 。"

Liu, the Minister, smiled and said: “What appointment We’re old friends. In the future, if there’s anything, you can just come over.” " 。Chen Hong didn't expect Minister Liu to be so polite to Xiao Zheng, even calling him "old friend." It gave the impression that Minister Liu was meeting Xiao Zheng today not because of her, Chen Hong, but because Minister Liu herself seemed to have a good feeling towards Xiao Zheng. 。Only Xiao Zheng said: "Thank you" 。Chen Hong thought that Xiao Zheng was her boyfriend anyway, so she didn't make him tea. She said, "Minister Liu, you guys chat slowly." 。Chen Hong was just about to take Liu Chang out the door, but she suddenly saw Director Liu get up from his seat again and say, “County Magistrate Xiao, let me pour you a cup of tea.” 。Chen Hong's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect Minister Liu to personally make tea for Xiao Zheng. 。Chen Hong immediately went back into Liu's office and said, "I'm sorry, Minister Liu, it was my oversight. I completely forgot to make tea." 。"Let me take care of it!"

Minister Liu smiled at Chen Hong and said, "Comrade Chen Hong, this time I really have to criticize you" 。Just because Xiao County's head is your boyfriend doesn't mean you can't even boil water for tea, right 。Xiao County, long, he's not your boyfriend now, he's my guest, okay 。"Chen Hong's face flushed red, and she hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Minister Liu, I didn't do well." 。Chen Hong placed the brewed tea in front of Xiao Zheng and asked, "Minister Liu, is there anything else I can do for you" Minister Liu replied, "That's all for now. I'd like to have a chat with County Magistrate Xiao first." 。Chen Hongcai breathed a sigh of relief and stepped out. 。Xiao Zheng saw all of Chen Hong's changes in expression. Chen Hong paid much more attention to Liu Chang's attitude than Xiao Zheng did. 。

Minister Liu sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and said: “County Magistrate Xiao, congratulations first! This time you successfully promoted to become our An County's deputy county magistrate.” 。“I want to thank the Municipal Committee Organization Department for organizing this public election and to express my gratitude for the care of Director Liu.” 。Xiao Zheng's two thanks were natural and fluent, without any hesitation. 。Xiao Zheng also thought the same way, if there wasn't an organized public election, he, Xiao Zheng, wouldn't have had this opportunity. If Minister Liu didn't care, he definitely wouldn't have gone so smoothly. 。Although Minister Liu didn't stand up in the meeting hall like Xiao Jingyu and Gao Chenghan, it doesn't mean he doesn't care. 。If he opposes promoting him, he can set all sorts of obstacles for Xiao Zheng. 。Therefore, this expression of gratitude is also indispensable. 。"I'm very pleased to hear you say that," said Minister Liu, without being polite. 。"Xiao Zheng then followed suit and said, “Minister Liu, I came here today specifically to make an appointment with you, Minister Liu. Could we get together sometime" 。"Minister Liu looked up at the flower board, as if thinking about when he had time to eat. Then he said, 'Wait until you take office in the county, and then we'll go to An County for a meal of home-cooked dishes.'" 。"Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "Thank you, Minister Liu, for honoring me with your presence. I will remember this." 。"Minister Liu added: "The comrade Guan Wenwei, who served with you in the township, is actually not bad. We are also paying close attention to him and hoping he will do a good job." 。Xiao Zheng was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Minister Liu, for your concern for grassroots cadres. When Minister Liu comes to An County for a meal, I'll invite him to join us as well." 。"Minister Liu said, 'Okay'" 。Xiao Zheng said again, "Minister Liu, there is one more thing I want to report to you." 。I've always wanted to invite the cadres to a meal, but they've always said they're too busy and don't have time. 。Today, I finally managed to catch them when they had a free evening. I told the chief that I absolutely had to treat them to a meal, and only then did he agree to eat with us. 。“

Liu, the Minister smiled and said: “The county magistrate of Xiao County has improved our department's food They have been very busy lately, everyone is tired, then please ask the county magistrate to treat them to some good food and drink. >>>> 。""Xiao Zheng said, "We eat at the wild rice restaurant. It might not be good, but it's definitely filling." 。I wonder if Minister Liu is free to attend tonight. Even just dropping by would be great. 。"I won't go today, said Minister Liu with a shake of his head. I have another engagement in the evening. It was arranged several days ago." 。

You guys go eat. To be honest, I went they would be restrained.

Since they need to relax, I don't want to put any more pressure on them. 。"Xiao Zheng said, "Alright, I'll take care of our brothers and sisters in the department." 。"Just make sure they don't get too drunk." 。Xiao Zheng said: “I remember, drink well, but don't overindulge.” 。Then Xiao Zheng chatted with Minister Liu for a few more words, then got up and said goodbye. 。Minister Liu sent us to the door. 。Xiao Zheng returned to Chen Hong's office and said, "I'll go to the restaurant to prepare first, and wait for you>>> 。Chen Hong asked, "Did you tell Minister Liu that we're having dinner with the cadre department tonight" Xiao Zheng replied, "Yes." 。Chen Hong asked again, "Does Minister Liu have anything to say" Xiao Zheng said, "He is very happy and thanks me for improving the diet for the comrades in the organization department." 。Chen Hong said: "That's good. "

"Did you also invite Minister Liu to dinner" 。Chen Hong asked again: "Did Minister Liu agree as well" Xiao Zheng: "He agreed." 。。A smile couldn't help but appear on Chen Hong's face, and her voice softened as she said softly: "Okay, then you go first." 。I'll be here with the department heads shortly. 。It's really nice of you to come all the way here today to treat my colleagues to a meal, I am genuinely happy about it. 。I'll walk you to the elevator. 。Xiao Zheng said: "I'll go myself." 。Chen Hong still followed him out: “I’ll go with you.” 。On the hallway leading to the elevator, there was no one around. Chen Hong took the initiative to reach out and grab Xiao Zheng's hand. 。If this had happened before, Chen Hong's intimate behavior towards Xiao Zheng would have definitely filled his heart with sweetness. 。At this moment, Xiao Zheng didn't feel that way. Instead, he felt a little out of place. 。Before that, Chen Hong herself wanted to break off the engagement. She called, but Chen Hong didn't answer. 。But she proactively contacted him again these two days, inviting him to a dinner with colleagues. He came, which is already very face-saving. 。Now, Chen Hong is being affectionate toward him again, which has everything to do with his getting the position of deputy county magistrate and having a good relationship with Minister Liu today. 。Even if Xiao Zheng was dull, he could still see these things. 。Xiao Zheng didn't clasp Chen Hong's hand, instead he pulled his hand back and said, "That's enough." 。I can take the elevator myself. 。"Chen Hong was startled again, Xiao Zheng for the first time withdrew his hand from her palm. " 。Previously, no matter how she treated Xiao Zheng, he would always come back to coax and pamper her. 。

But today, he's clearly not like that.

Feeling this, Chen Hong felt a little uneasy. 。Could it be that Xiao Zheng's feelings for her are changing Impossible! For so many years, he has always cared about her the most. This situation couldn't possibly change!

In the evening, at Jiwei Restaurant, Xiao Zheng and Chen Hong invited the cadres to dinner. 。Besides the head, Zhu Tao, and deputy head, Qian Ning, five cadres also came from the department, which included general cadres and those on loan from the county district. 。Xiao Zheng was also very polite, letting Chen Hong sit in the main seat, letting Zhu Tao be the guest of honor, and sitting himself in the lowest position. 。Chen Hong thought this was understandable, after all, other people were county cadres, Xiao Zheng was from the county too, and it didn't matter if he kept a low profile. 。"Zhu Tao refused to budge. He pulled Xiao Zheng up from his position below and made him sit in the main seat, placing Chen Hong on Xiao Zheng's right." 。Zhu Tao said: "Today, the highest position here is the county magistrate of Xiaoxian County. The county magistrate doesn't sit in the main seat, how dare we eat"

Chen Hong had never seen Zhu Tao be so polite to a younger leader. 。Zhu Tao is the head of the Cadre Department, having seen a lot of officials, and he still has some airs about him. 。But today, in front of Xiao Zheng, she put on no airs and acted like an old friend with him. 。Chen Hong won't understand that Zhu Tao actually values the relationship between Xiao Zheng and Hong Xu, Gao Chenghan, and Xiao Jingyu. 。Throughout the entire dinner, everyone was very proactive in toasting. 。All the cadres came to toast Xiao Zheng and Chen Hong, and then they came individually to toast Xiao Zheng. 。Xiao Zheng also drank quite a bit, but when he saw that everyone was getting pretty tipsy, he stopped and said, "I don't dare to get our department leaders drunk. We'll stop here today and not drink any more." 。Next time, I hope Chief Zhu will organize a visit to An County with everyone. You can stay at a hotel in An County, and I will definitely treat you all to a good meal. 。Everyone thanked Xiao Zheng. 。Zhu Tao still admires Xiao Zheng's restraint. 。Most young leaders, feeling confident and successful, often go out drinking with the Party department, usually without restraint and aiming for a night of heavy drinking. 。However, Xiao Zheng was able to brake in time, which demonstrated his self-control. This is very rare. 。After dinner, around 8:30 pm. 。Chen Hong had drunk a bit, her eyes were slightly blurry. She looked at Xiao Zheng and said, "Maybe we shouldn't go back today" 。You haven't reported to the county yet, so you don't have to worry too much about the work in town. There's no harm in not going back, right

Chen Hong had been avoiding Xiao Zheng for a few days because of an argument, but today she had already resolved their differences and wanted to spend the night with him, be intimate, and rekindle the gradually fading affection between them. 。Unexpectedly, Xiao Zheng said, "Some work still needs to be handed over as soon as possible, so I have to go back today." 。Let's find somewhere to sit and chat for a bit. 。Chen Hong looked at Xiao Zheng and felt that Xiao Zheng had really decided to return to An County. She said, “Then let's say a few words in the private room.” 。She asked the waiter to clear the box later and sat down with Xiao Zheng again. 。Chen Hong said: "Xiao Zheng, a few days ago, my attitude towards you was indeed a little cold, but you should also know that I did it for your own good. " 。Now, I'm not going to get upset with you anymore. 。I've also talked to my parents, and we can resume our engagement on May 1st. 。Our wedding can be held as scheduled. 。Chen Hong felt that once she said this, Xiao Zheng should be happy. 。However, she didn't expect that Xiao Zheng would say, "Chen Hong, I think we should still follow the decision you and your family made before. Let's postpone the engagement for now." 。I need to calm down. 。If you think I'll hold you back, you can also call off the engagement. 。ointed Organization Minister Xiang Hezhong, and newly appointed Discipline Commission Secretary Jiang Dawai were also present. Therefore, some things couldn't be said, and it wasn't convenient to ask....