Chapter 101: Going to Beijing for Lobbying

  For this kind of decision in the Standing Committee, the provincial party secretary's faction did not raise any objections. Firstly, because Cui Yusheng and Ma Ao had already considered that due to Liu Fei's reason, Ma Ao's relationship with Xinyuan Group was not so harmonious. Secondly, because this task is extremely arduous and the responsibility is very heavy, with over 30 provinces across the country watching this project closely, and it is clear that this project has strong support from the State Council, the difficulty of public relations is almost unimaginable, saying that it is an impossible task is not an exaggeration. If they succeed, their merits will be complete, but if they fail, they will definitely be criticized for being incompetent. Outsiders would not consider the difficulty of this matter, so based on the principle of "not seeking merit, but seeking no fault", Ma Ao and Cui Yusheng had already discussed it, and this time Ma Ao would not participate, even if Xu Guangchun did not suggest sending Jiang Zhengyuan, Cui Yusheng would have proposed that Jiang Zhengyuan go instead. This kind of thankless task, Ma Ao naturally kept a distance from it.

  Jiang Zhengyuan furrowed his brow when he received this assignment. He naturally understood Xu Guangchun's intention, but he was also very clear about the difficulty of this trip to Yanzheng. However, Jiang Zhengyuan also knew that this was an excellent opportunity, and if he could really succeed this time, it would be a heavy weight in his bid for the provincial governor position. Moreover, taking advantage of this opportunity, he could also go to Yanzheng City to make some connections, at least with the Central Organization Department and other people who had a say in his career path, to smooth out their relationships.

  This task is very urgent, after the meeting in the morning, we will head straight to Yanjing City to start lobbying work in the afternoon.

  After the meeting, Liu Fei had to call Xie Yuxin first and tell her that he would be going to Yanjing City with his leader in the afternoon, so they would have to talk about the manuscript later. Xie Yuxin was obviously a bit surprised and dissatisfied, but she couldn't do anything about it either. She reminded Liu Fei: "Liu Fei, autumn has arrived, and the weather is starting to cool down, remember to add some clothes. Be careful on the road." Xie Yuxin's words came out as naturally as a new daughter-in-law, full of deep affection.

  This made Liu Fei feel warm inside, from small to large, he was always raised by the nanny, money was not much but never lacked, what he lacked most was true care. Unconsciously, Xie Yuxin's position in Liu Fei's heart was slowly rising. The feelings between men and women are like this, perhaps unintentionally a word can feel each other.

  The fleet drove onto the Pingjing Expressway and gradually moved away from Nanping City.

  Liu Fei sat in the back seat with Provincial Secretary Xu Guangchun, quietly gazing out the window at the fleeting cars and the free-floating clouds on the distant horizon, his heart filled with a sense of impermanence. Four years ago, he had traveled alone to Yanjing City for school, and four years later, he returned to Nanping City to work, becoming the secretary of the vice governor. And today, he would once again set foot in Yanjing City. Friends from Yanjing City, how are you doing? Is Liu Zhuang still thinking about chasing after girls every day, how is Xiao Qiang's business going, and has Xu Zhe changed girlfriends recently? Thinking of these three good brothers, a hint of a smile appeared on Liu Fei's lips.

  "What are you thinking about? You look so happy?" Jiang Zhengyuan said with a warm smile as he looked at Liu Fei's expression.

  Liu Fei suddenly woke up from his memories, turned his head and looked at Jiang Zhengyuan with a embarrassed smile, scratching the back of his head and said: "I remembered my university classmates, it's been several months since I last saw them."

  Jiang Zhengyuan smiled: "This afternoon after arriving in Yanjing City, you can go find them and gather together first. Tomorrow we'll go visit Director Xue."

  Liu Fei said with a grateful face: "Thank you, leader, you are the best leader I have ever seen."

  "Get out, get out, you little brat has also learned to flatter!" Jiang Zhengyuan's eyes shot out two beams of loving light onto Liu Fei's face, his mouth smiling as he scolded. Liu Fei gave him the feeling of being extremely sincere, and would say whatever was on his mind directly to him. This was something that Jiang Zhengyuan greatly appreciated. In his eyes, Liu Fei still hadn't shed the simple and genuine nature of a newly graduated university student. This made Jiang Zhengyuan think back to when he was teaching at the university. To him, Liu Fei was like a fine piece of jade, and as long as he patiently and carefully polished it, it would become a great vessel. He had already begun treating Liu Fei like his own student.

  Liu Fei could naturally sense the affectionate color emanating from deep within Governor Jiang's heart, so he also felt particularly close to Governor Jiang. He could feel that Governor Jiang treated him and other provincial committee and government leaders with a clear hierarchy, whereas his relationship with Governor Jiang was one of both mentorship and friendship as well as leadership. Of course, Liu Fei wasn't completely lacking in discernment; he took his duties as secretary very seriously and respected Governor Jiang greatly, but in their daily interactions, there was no awkwardness due to the hierarchical gap between them.

  The two chatted for a while, and Governor Jiang leaned back in his seat and fell asleep. Liu Fei put his own pillow under Governor Jiang's head to make him sleep more comfortably. After doing this, he settled down, set his phone to silent mode, and sent a text message to Liu Zhuang: "Arriving in Beijing tonight, gathering with Xu Zhe and Xiao Qiang."

  Soon, Liu Tang replied with a text message: "Boss, the location is set, it's at Changcheng Hotel."

  Liu Fei couldn't help but laugh at the message.

  After three hours of speeding, the convoy entered the 6th Ring Road. Governor Jiang had woken up and stretched his waist, asking: "Liu Fei, what time is it?"

  Liu Fei glanced at his watch and said: "It's five o'clock, we've already arrived in Yanjing."

  Jiang Zhengyuan took out his mobile phone, made a call, and asked if the leader of the Central Organization Department could come out and sit together. After chatting with the other party for a while, Jiang Zhengyuan furrowed his brow and hung up the phone.

  Liu Fei looked at Jiang Zhengyuan's face and knew that things were not going smoothly. He had already guessed that Jiang Zhengyuan must be trying to use his connections to invite the leaders of the Central Committee out for a meal, to build some relationships and smooth things over.

  Upon arrival in Yanjing City, everyone checked into the Shangri-La Hotel. After settling down, Liu Fei asked Jiang Zhengyuan for leave and left the hotel to head to the Great Wall Hotel to reunite with his brothers.

  As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Great Wall Hotel by taxi, three people walked up to Liu Fei with big strides and gave him a warm hug one after another.

  "Liu Pang, you little guy has gotten fatter again!" Liu Fei teased after hugging Liu Pang.

  "Ah, boss, don't mention it. I'm gaining weight just by drinking cold water now. I've already broken through 200 pounds. It's really tiring to chase girls now."

  Xiao Qiang smiled and said: "Liu Pang, if you have the same skills as Xu Zhe, even Fat Sister would be invincible!"

  Liu Dong shook his head like a rattle drum: "Forget it, Xiao Qiang, don't compare me to Xu Zhe, we're not on the same level. He's relying on that pretty face of his to pick up girls, but I'm relying on my pure and genuine inner qualities to attract them."

  Everyone else burst out laughing at this.

  Xu Zhe didn't refute him, but slowly said: "Let's go drink."

  Four people walked into the hotel while talking.

  At this time, a group of young people walked out of the hotel, led by a man and a woman. The man was wearing a suit and looked very handsome, while the girl had bright red hair and was dressed in a seductive manner. They were clearly the core figures of the group, walking out of the hotel. As they brushed past each other, Liu Fei accidentally bumped into the red-haired girl, causing her to stumble. The red-haired girl cursed loudly: "Bastard, are you blind? Are you trying to flirt with me or something? What kind of behavior is this?"

  Liu Fei and the four of them stopped, and that group of people also stopped one after another. Liu Fei looked at the red-haired girl with a frown, but before he could speak, Liu Zhuang immediately stood out, coldly staring at the red-haired girl: "Who are you scolding?"

  The red-haired girl puffed out her chest and put her hands on her hips: "I scolded him, what's wrong with that? You're not convinced?"

  The young man standing next to the red-haired girl also stood up, his face filled with anger as he shouted at Liu Fei: "Apologize to Qin Mei immediately! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

  PS: I recommend a good urban novel, "Supermodel in Love with Me", which is written very well.