This seemingly simple family dinner is actually not ordinary. Xiao Zheng listened attentively, and there were three department-level cadres here. And they are all from the Li family faction. Obviously, he came to curry favor with Li Shikai. In addition, Xiao Zheng also noticed that most of the children from rich families had a good relationship with Bai Wushuang and followed his lead. Even those government officials favored him.
It can be said that apart from Li Shikai, the host of the dinner, Bai Wushuang is the most popular.
Of course, Bai Wushuang is now in charge of the Bai family, and his uncle Bai Wuxia has even descended from the mountain. Whether it is Xiao Zheng or Chang Yishan, they are far behind him in terms of influence and resources.
You know - the Bai family is the dominant family in Baicheng and is the well-deserved first family in the area. It has always been a wealthy and distinguished family with the same reputation as the Lin family. Even merchants who have become monks halfway can hardly compare with them.
How can such a third-generation leader be unpopular
But what is surprising is that Bai Wushuang was treated as a distinguished guest by Li Shikai. But he just turned to Xiao Zheng with a sullen look—
Yes, Xiao Zheng has a clean financial background and does not even have any family backing. But in the past few years, he has laid a pretty good foundation both in Mingzhu and Yanjing. Although he can't compete with the famous southern families like the Bai family, he is at least a young talent with unlimited potential, right
But why—Li Shikai showed an unhappy expression on him
If you really don't like it, why did you invite him
Many people fell into deep thought, and even Xiao Zheng, the person involved, was a little confused.
But no matter what, you are a visitor. Even if the owner was not very friendly to him, he tried to relax as much as possible, drinking champagne and occasionally whispering to Jiang Qing.
Be prepared to leave early.
Jiang Qing saw the subtlety of the atmosphere at the scene and couldn't help but whisper: "Why do I feel that they don't like you very much?"
"There are so many people who don't like me. Who do they think they are?" Xiao Zheng said harshly. "I don't like them yet. Look at this champagne. A bottle only costs a few hundred yuan. A cup of tea at Longfenglou also costs the same price. Alas. These officials are rich, but they are very stingy about treating guests to dinner."
Jiang Qing pursed her lips slightly and said: "People who work in politics naturally want to keep everything low-key. How can they be so extravagant and wasteful like you? Furthermore, Minister Li is a secretary himself. To tell you the truth, I have been in the system for some years, but I have never seen any secretarial department being punished for work style issues. Each one of these people is more cautious than the other. They are so low-key that it is outrageous."
Xiao Zheng nodded with a smile. In the past two years since he came to Beijing, he had been in contact with some high-level government officials, and he had gotten closer to them. More or less, you can understand some of the customs in official circles. As Jiang Qing said, let’s not mention other systems for now, but it is rare for the secretarial department to have style problems exposed.
What does a secretary do? The leader's microphone. Represent leaders in liaising with top leaders of various departments. Although his position is not high, he is highly sought after by leaders of various departments. In such an environment, the first thing a secretary has to do is not how to do a good job, but to control the inner expansion. Prevent floating. And the second thing is to be sleek and sophisticated enough. Build good relationships with various departments, otherwise the leaders behind the scenes will not be able to carry out their work, and the lower-level people will have grievances. Whose responsibility
secretary!
And under the influence of Minister Li, why did Li Shikai behave so blatantly? It doesn't fit with his family background.
Of course, as Xiao Zheng said, dragons are not born from dragons these days. The probability of a dragon giving birth to a rat is not low.
Because Xiao Zheng didn't understand Li Shikai's background and experience at all, he naturally couldn't guess why Li Shikai hated him so much. But several officials from the Li family faction present had some vague guesses.
Why
Very simple!
Xiao Zheng took Minister Gong’s place!
Li Shikai's invitation letter was prepared for Minister Gong. The core guest of this party is also Minister Gong.
Doing business? In politics
There are two roads before Li Shikai. It was also the first problem he had to solve after returning to China.
The state has regulations that prohibit family members of government officials from doing business. But in China, there are always policies and countermeasures. How many powerful officials will be completely isolated from the business world? Compared with corruption, using one's power to seek personal gain is obviously a more reasonable and tactful method. Even if the incident comes to light, the responsibility will be much smaller
After all, one is greedy for the country's money, and the other is taking it from the people. The former is a restricted area, a minefield, untouchable. Well, the latter will only be used as a spearman when settling accounts after the fall.
Li Shikai's grandfather once aspired to the Politburo and was a national leader at the deputy national level. His father is also a powerful ministerial leader. According to common sense, it is most reasonable for Li Shikai to pursue an official career. But the Li family has a huge drawback, that is, the relationship between Minister Li and Grandpa Li Shikai is average. In addition, his mother's family has many bloodlines, so it is difficult for resources to be allocated to him. Just relying on his father's influence in the political arena, Li Shikai was able to become a senior official at the department level before the age of forty, even if there was smoke coming out of his ancestral grave. On the contrary, if he takes the road of business, Minister Li's energy in the capital can help him open up a broad path. Moreover, Li Shikai himself also studied finance. It's a professional counterpart.
That's why he expressed dissatisfaction with Xiao Zheng.
First, he was expressing his stance to Bai Wushuang. Between the two, he chose Bai Wushuang instead of Xiao Zheng.
Secondly, he thought Minister Gong looked down on him and the Li family. Otherwise, why send someone who is at odds with Bai Wushuang? Isn’t this sincerity making it difficult for oneself to step down
Furthermore, even if you don’t know Bai Wushuang is coming. My father has already greeted you. Will you die if you come here? Even having a glass of wine and chatting is fine.
Why don't you come
Li Shikai has always been young and has not experienced much in terms of power and money. He just took it for granted and made his own judgment. Win over Bai Wushuang and suppress Xiao Zheng. It can be regarded as giving yourself a breath of relief.
But what he didn't know was that the dignified Minister of Foreign Affairs Gong was a big boss at the deputy ministerial level. And he is more than ten years younger than his father. Future achievements may not be under Minister Li's, right
Since she agreed to come, she suddenly changed her mind and asked Xiao Zheng to take her place. Can't you see any problem
Why did Minister Gong do this
Because Xiao Zheng deserves her to do this!
He also believes that Xiao Zheng's arrival will be helpful to both Xiao Zheng and Li Shikai.
What's more - if Li Shikai really wanted to take the path of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as long as Xiao Zhengmei said a few words, would Minister Gong not be interested
This is Li Shikai's wrong judgment caused by his lack of experience.
If it were other battle-hardened crocodiles like Shang Yao and Chang Yishan, they would definitely not just look at the surface.
"Mr. Xiao?" Li Shikai finally walked towards Xiao Zheng.
But his face became increasingly ugly.
If I don’t say hello to you, you won’t say hello to me as the master
Where did you get such a big air? Didn't you see that I was entertaining guests
A strange greeting finally condensed the atmosphere of the scene to the extreme. The smell of gunpowder is strong!
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