Chapter 289 Conversation in the Banquet Hall

Tonight is a good banquet, and the joy is hard to express. Playing the zither makes a great sound, and the new sound is wonderful and enchanting. Make virtue sing high-minded words, know music and listen to its truth. We all have the same wish, but the meaning is not fulfilled.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day when the alliance hosted a banquet for branch heads from all over the country.

That night, Chen Xizhou dressed in formal attire and took You Qin and You Yun to the headquarters banquet hall for a banquet.

When we arrived, the streets in front of the headquarters building were busy with cars and people coming and going. The building was decorated with lights and banners, giving a grand welcome.

When Chen Xizhou arrived, other branch heads from various places also arrived one after another. Everyone gathered in the waiting room to shake hands and greet each other. There were also some other accompanying cadres who gathered together in twos and threes to respect each other and talk and make friends.

In front of the banquet hall, there were people waiting there early. After seeing Chen Xizhou, their attitude was unusually friendly and respectful, even a bit humble and flattering.

Although he didn't know this person, Chen Xizhou still greeted him.

"Hello, District Chief Chen, I am Wei Weixue, secretary to the Minister of Finance. I have heard about District Chief Chen for a long time and have always looked forward to meeting him, but I never had the chance. Today I got my wish and met him. District Chief Chen is indeed a young talent. Jun, he is a dragon and a phoenix among people, and he feels much happier."

Chen Xizhou was a little surprised by Wei Weixue's greasy praise and flattery, and he couldn't help but guess what the other party meant.

Although he is the head of the Elf District, it is appropriate for both parties to be polite, but excessive politeness will inevitably make people wary.

Youdao means being courteous for nothing, and is either a traitor or a thief. Does the secretary next to the Minister of Finance have something to ask of him? Or do you simply want to have a relationship with yourself?

But no matter how many connections he made, he would always be the secretary of the Minister of Finance and would not be exposed to outsiders. What's more, since this position is a senior official, there is no need to be so humble and respectful.

With doubts in his heart, Chen Xizhou politely shook hands with Wei Weixue and said with a smile: "Secretary Wei, you're welcome. I still need to see Director Wenren here, so..."

Wenren Xuesong is the office director of the Elf Reform and Development Office, so there is nothing wrong with calling him Director Wenren.

Before Chen Xizhou finished speaking, Wei Weixue took over: "Our minister happens to be with Director Wenren, why don't I take you to see them?"

Chen Xizhou pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the other party agreed, Wei Weixue was overjoyed: "In that case, District Chief Chen, please!"

"Secretary Wei, please!"

While he was talking, Wei Weixue had already turned sideways to lead the way.

You Qin seemed to have thought of something and took the opportunity to come to Chen Xizhou in the last issue and reminded him in a low voice: "District Chief, the review team in August was appointed by the Ministry of Finance."

Chen Xizhou didn't care. He turned sideways and said to You Qin: "It doesn't matter. No matter how the other party moves, I will just stay still. Don't worry too much. Director Wenren is here and the other party can't do anything to us."

You Qin suddenly realized that there was really no need to worry.

Entering the main hall of the banquet hall, the interior is indeed spacious and gorgeous. The color tone of the entire banquet hall is mainly gold, which makes it appear magnificent and elegant.

There are many crystal chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling. Under the light, they are dazzling and shining with colorful light.

In the center of the banquet hall is a long table. The delicacies have not yet been placed on the table. There are some seats next to the table. The chairs are covered with golden satin, which looks noble and solemn.

Chen Xizhou, You Qin, and You Yun followed Wei Weixue, strolling around the courtyard, visiting the main hall, chatting about daily life, and recalling the past and the present.

Seeing that You Yun looked like he had never seen the world, Wei Weixue showed a mocking look in his eyes, but still maintained a gentle smile on the surface, and introduced the three of them to the various splendors and beadwork in the main hall.

Although the secretary's official position is not very high, in front of a feudal official like Chen Xizhou, the only capital is to work in the headquarters. Even if the official position is not comparable, he still has to show what it means to be at the feet of the emperor and earn some face back.

After walking through most of the main banquet hall, Wei Weixue changed the topic and casually and lightly brought the topic to Langqi Special Economic Zone.

"It is said that Langqi Island used to be a remote and sparsely populated country. The financial statements for many years can also clearly reflect this. District Chief Chen can change the decline of the island at such a young age. It is indeed not easy. I, Wei Weixue, really admire it. "

Chen Xizhou's expression remained unchanged, and he smiled gently and said, "Secretary Wei is exaggerating. These achievements were achieved by everyone's concerted efforts. I dare not take credit."

Wei Weixue's smile did not change and he said softly: "There are so many area elves in Langqi Special Zone now. They have big families and big businesses. If they show off just a little bit, it will feed others for a lifetime. It will easily attract the attention of interested people."

When Chen Xizhou heard this, he secretly became wary. What did the other party want to do?

Wei Weixue's original intention was indeed to test, and he wanted to use this as a pretext to help the Ministry of Finance to connect and establish an opportunity to enter the Langqi Special Economic Zone, but as the saying goes, a guilty conscience did not sound right to Chen Xizhou's ears.

What does "easily attract the attention of interested people" mean?

What this means is that many people are interested in the unallocated piece of cake in the Langqi Special Economic Zone. Does that include the Ministry of Finance itself?

Chen Xizhou remained calm: "Secretary Wei is joking. Although the Langqi Special Zone is nominally an Elf Special Zone, it is still in a state of being idle and trying to become a well-off society. No one with a big business is far from qualified, let alone one with a big business. Nothing to get someone’s attention.”

Wei Weixue chuckled and turned to look at Chen Xizhou seriously: "District Chief Chen's words are too modest. If nothing else, the development of Elf Industry Group alone is enough to make people jealous. I believe it will be over in a few years." Become one of the world's top 500 companies."

This statement is no exaggeration.

The elf industry must be one of the pillars of the future. The so-called Fortune 500 companies will definitely undergo a new round of reshuffle and re-ranking in the next few years.

"Whether it is a Fortune 500 company or not, the profits of Elf Industry Group will be given priority to the development and construction of Langqi Special Zone. No one can get a piece of the cake!"

Chen Xizhou's tone finally became tougher. He saw Wenren Xuesong.

Wei Weixue's face turned red. He was obviously choked by Chen Xizhou's words. Then he sneered and his face turned gloomy: "District Chief Chen, I have some personal matters. Director Wenren is in front. You can go on your own."

Before leaving, Wei Weixue added: "District Chief Chen, I hope you will think carefully about what I just said before you give me an answer. Some things cannot be dismissed with a simple slogan."

After Wei Weixue finished speaking, he turned and left without looking back.

At the same time, a decent-looking person next to Wenren Xuesong also left in time. Chen Xizhou looked over and saw that this person left in the same direction as Wei Weixue.

Wenren Xuesong stared thoughtfully at the direction the middle-aged man left, then smiled and waved to Chen Xizhou.

In a small reception room.

"How does this feel?"

Wenren Xuesong meant something, but Chen Xizhou understood it. He answered without hesitation: "It's uncomfortable. I don't like such social interactions and intrigues. It's far less comfortable than staying on Langqi Island."

"Hahaha..." Wenren Xuesong said with a smile, "I have no children, so I regard you as my descendant. You have performed very well, and I am very satisfied."

Chen Xizhou understood that Wenren Xuesong meant that his answers would not mince words.

For people like Wenren Xuesong who have experienced strong winds and waves, they can see everything clearly, and some things can be more satisfying to the elderly if they are told outright.

Hiding something, it's obvious that he doesn't regard the other person as one of his own.

Everyone has a different way of dealing with the world. It can be said that Chen Xizhou's actions played into the old man's wish.

"So, whatever you want to do, as long as it's not something illegal or criminal, I'm very supportive of it. If you want to stay in Langqi Special Zone for development, I support you. If you want to rise and fall in the officialdom at the headquarters, I also support you."

"Thank you grandpa, I choose the first option."

"You have experienced the hardships of grassroots development, and you have just witnessed the intrigues in the officialdom of the headquarters. Now that you have decided, I will directly help you reject the Ministry of Finance, and you can stay in Langqi Special Zone with peace of mind from now on."

The meaning of Wenren Xuesong is very clear.

The covetousness of the Ministry of Finance is just a smokescreen set off by him.

If Chen Xizhou is willing to enter the headquarters, when the Langqi Special Zone cake is handed over, he can naturally enter the Ministry of Finance, and the cake is still in his hands.

If Chen Xizhou is unwilling to work at the headquarters, everything he has done before will be null and void, and he can develop in Langqi Special Zone in peace.

Wenren Xuesong obviously had no desire to continue chatting on this topic, so he changed the subject and said, "Are the elven phalanxes for this alliance celebration ready? Several other special zone chiefs came early, and the elven phalanxes also passed by the headquarters for a look. Okay, now we have to go to Langqi Special Zone.”

"Please rest assured, grandpa, I won't disappoint the headquarters and you."

"That's the best." Wenren Xuesong nodded with satisfaction, "This time you have to show your Langqi Special Zone's style and lay a solid foundation for the next youth training camp."

Speaking of the youth training camp, Wenren Xuesong asked about some related matters before letting Chen Xizhou out... (End of Chapter)