Xiang Ziqian
He really came to the mainland!
Wen Liang smiled bitterly in his heart. He originally thought that Xiang Ziyu was the only one who came to Guanshan to lead the charge, but he didn't expect Xiang Ziqian to follow closely behind him. Thinking back to the chance encounter in Mingzhu, this young master of the Xiang family, who had a broad vision and a bad temper, but a narrow mind, obviously regarded him as a potential rival in love. After entering Jiang University, they would inevitably have to share the same fate under the sky of Guanshan. It would be fine if they didn't meet, but if they really did, there would be some trouble.
However, Wen Liang was just afraid of trouble, not really afraid of anything. No matter how powerful the Xiang family was in Mingzhu City, Jiangdong was not a place for them to show off their power. Xiang Ziqian should not be a fool and would not do things without measure.
You Juan was generous with her praise for Xiang Ziyu. Qu Rong glanced at Wen Liang and said, "You are just a person with long hair and short knowledge. If you have time, go to Qingzhou to meet Director Zuo Yuxi. That's what real beauty is."
It was no secret in Qingzhou or even in Jiangdong that Wen Liang and Zuo Yuxi had a close relationship. You Juan certainly understood what Qu Rong meant. She chuckled and said, "That's different. Director Zuo is a famous person in Jiangdong. Does he need me to praise him? Don't you think so, President Wen?"
Wen Liang smiled and said, "Director Zuo's ability at work is obvious to all. As for the other things, I don't think she cares, let alone outsiders like us."
For a woman in officialdom, the worst thing she can do is to be famous for her beauty. Zuo Yuxi has been deliberately downplaying this fact over the past two years, and her attire in the workplace has gradually become more conservative and solemn. Now when people mention her, they mostly discuss her decisive and fierce work style, and few people mention her nickname "Flower of Qingzhou" anymore.
"Yes, yes, let's not talk about this anymore, eat the food, eat the food!"
Seeing that his flattery did not go well, Qu Rong quickly changed the subject. At this moment, the door was pushed open and a middle-aged man holding a wine glass walked in. He had a big belly, a ruddy face, and a lot of style and airs. It was obvious that he was a prominent figure.
"They said that Section Chief You from the Merchants Group was having dinner next door. I didn't believe it, so I volunteered to come over and take a look. I didn't expect to win the jackpot. Ha, ha, ha!"
You Juan is the chief of the Second Investment Promotion Section of the Municipal Investment Promotion Bureau. She is mainly responsible for external publicity and promotion, organizing and coordinating training, selecting projects, and evaluating performance. It is a jack of all trades department that handles external reception and internal liaison, so she knows a little bit about everyone in the city.
You Juan didn't seem to take this man seriously. She didn't even stand up. Her narrow eyes narrowed into a crescent shape. She smiled and said, "What wind brought Director Liu here? I haven't seen you for so long. I thought you were wronged in the countryside. You might be as thin as a monkey. I didn't expect you to still be so tolerant!"
There was a sting in these words, a bit of sourness and sarcasm. Wen Liang could see that there was something wrong between the two of them. It was rather rude of Director Liu to barge into a private occasion without any rules. However, seeing that Qu Rong was sitting on the Diaoyutai and was leaving the matter to You Juan to handle as if nothing had happened, Wen Liang naturally did not say much.
Director Liu's name is Liu Jiang. He was originally a deputy director of the Municipal Government Office. Later, he offended the Secretary General of the Municipal Government and was sent to the most remote township in Guanshan to conduct poverty alleviation research. What is there to research in a poor place where no one lives and no chickens lay eggs? It is obvious that they are trying to make trouble for you, and they are doing it openly and leaving you speechless. He has been away for more than a year. It seems that he has become a wild man and cannot come back. Recently, I don't know how he got close to Chen Zongzhi and was transferred from the Municipal Office to the Construction Bureau, serving as the last deputy director. Although he has no real power, at least he jumped out of the mess of the Municipal Office. If Chen Zongzhi successfully becomes a senior official in Guanshan City during this term change, his future will be bright.
The grudge between Liu Jiang and You Juan is not big, but it is not small either. You Juan is responsible for welcoming and seeing off guests in the Merchants Group. She is beautiful and has a bold style. She can handle all kinds of dirty jokes at the dinner table easily. People who don't know her think that this woman is easy to get along with. In fact, it is not the case. She allows others to tease her for work needs and to liven up the atmosphere. Now the leaders like this. But teasing is teasing, it is just a pretense, and it can't be taken seriously. After all, she is Qu Donghai's daughter-in-law. She lacks everything except money. She doesn't have any great political ambitions. She has not sold her body to seek advancement. In addition, she and Qu Rong are in love and have a harmonious relationship. Those who want to take advantage of her are either too stupid or blind!
Liu Jiang was not blind, but he was not very smart. He met You Juan by chance at a dinner party and was attracted by her romantic demeanor and fiery words. He did not know much about her background and only thought of her as a small section chief of the Merchants Group. He immediately had the idea of getting involved with her.
The result is predictable. You Juan made him completely embarrassed in public and he was laughed at for a while. The city government secretary-general's decision to send him away might not have been unrelated to this incident.
Therefore, the two of them had a grudge. Today, Liu Jiang came to pick a fight just to vent his anger. Hearing the sarcasm in You Juan's words, knowing that he was now a deputy director, she still called him director, which was clearly not giving him face. With a gloomy face, she said, "Chief You, I came here with good intentions to toast you, and this is how you treat guests?"
"Oh, what do you mean?" You Juan twisted her waist and stood up. She stretched out her hand to smooth her hair. The bulge on her chest was so exaggerated that it made people gasp. She said, "Is it wrong for me to care about the leader? If you can't listen to me, then go slowly. I won't see you off!"
Liu Jiang was unwilling to leave, and he knew he couldn't win the argument with You Juan. He glanced at Wen Liang and Qu Rong, then smiled a bit filthy, held out his hand to Qu Rong, and said, "This is Chief You's lover, right? Nice to meet you, I'm Liu Jiang from the Construction Bureau!"
He suffered a loss last time, so of course he had to inquire about You Juan's background. He knew that she was from the Jinlong Group, so he had to admit it. But now he is on Chen Zongzhi's boat. Everyone knows that Jinlong's Qu Donghai is close to Jiang Lei, and Mayor Chen and Secretary Jiang are not on the same page. The best part is that Jiang Lei is about to arrive, and Mayor Chen is about to take over. If he doesn't take revenge now, when will he take revenge
Qu Rong has been focusing on Qingzhou for the past two years. He is not familiar with the changes in officials in Guanshan. He really doesn't know when there was such a person in the Construction Bureau. However, he is a businessman who seeks money instead of anger. Although he can see that You Juan is very annoyed with this person, he still holds the other person's hand and says, "Hello, Director Liu!"
Liu Jiang touched his forehead and waved his hand, saying, "Director, that's old news. I'm currently in the Construction Bureau, in charge of the Village and Town Planning Section and the Regulations and Petitions Section..."
As soon as he heard the word "in charge", he knew it was a deputy position. The department he was in charge of sounded impressive, but in fact it was just a cold government office that no one cared about. The city hadn't developed yet, so what was there to plan for the villages and towns? Petitions were even more of a dirty job. If they did a good job, it was their duty, but if they didn't do a good job, they would be blamed. Qu Rong had been dealing with the Construction Bureau for many years, and he knew it well. This person must have just been transferred from another department and was not familiar with the business, so he took the chicken feather as a token of authority and thought he was so powerful. However, he changed his tone and said with a smile, "Then I have to congratulate Director Liu on his promotion... How about we have a drink together?"
This was just a polite remark, but Liu Jiang looked at You Juan complacently. You Juan didn't take it seriously and smiled as well, saying, "Director Liu, if you don't mind, please sit down with us."
When Liu Jiang heard the word "director", he thought of the humiliating years he spent in the countryside. He was so angry that his teeth itched. He said with a cold face, "No need. I just want to inform Mr. Qu that the bureau is going to randomly check the qualifications of several construction companies these days, and Jinlong Construction happened to be selected..."
Qu Rong thought about it and realized that there were indeed a few certificates that had expired but had not been approved. Although it was not a big deal, if someone really found fault with it, the existing projects might have to be stopped. He quickly put on a smile, took two steps forward, and said, "Director Liu, since you are here, please do me the honor of offering you a glass of wine."
Liu Jiang was arrogant, but his eyes were fixed on You Juan, and his meaning was very clear. You Juan sneered inwardly, waiting to see what tricks you could come up with, but she smiled like a flower, pretending to be coquettish and said, "Director Liu, we are old friends, are you really asking me to beg you? Come, sit down and have a drink!"
Seeing You Juan give in, Liu Jiang felt so happy that he felt more relieved than being transferred to the Construction Bureau. He squinted his eyes and looked up and down at the beautiful young woman. He stretched out his arm and almost handed the wine glass to You Juan's lips. He said, "You can drink, but it depends on your sincerity..."
This was a bit embarrassing. Qu Rong usually didn't mind You Juan showing up in public, because it was just the work of the Merchants Group, and he had to do it. He also trusted her and she wouldn't really do anything to let him down. But this didn't mean that he could allow others to tease him in front of him. To put it bluntly, it was like pointing at his nose and scolding him for being a coward!
Qu Rong slowly put down the wine glass in his hand, his face darkened, and said: "Director Liu, what do you mean by this?"
Liu Jiang said with a frivolous smile: "Boss Qu, don't think that your brother is taking advantage of you. In Guanshan, everyone knows that drinking the wedding wine with your brother and sister is the most comfortable..."
“That’s enough!”
The speaker's voice was not loud, but it was like a sudden thunderclap in the quiet room. Liu Jiang was caught off guard and trembled with fear, and most of the wine in his hand spilled.
Several people looked at the young man sitting in the main seat. Liu Jiang was surprised and confused. He knew that You Juan and Qu Rong were there today, and he guessed that the little girl was their daughter, but he didn't know who Wen Liang was. Judging from his age, he thought he was a child of Qu Rong's relative and a playmate of his daughter. But looking at the aura of this young man at this moment, it was chilling.
Wen Liang didn't even look at Liu Jiang, but instead fixed her eyes on Qu Xixi who had been keeping her head down. She had been clenching her hands tightly since Liu Jiang came in, especially after hearing those insulting words just now, her fingernails almost pierced into her flesh.
Every child regards his parents as his superhero, but the reality is always much crueler than fairy tales. When you are in the world, you will inevitably get hurt. Everyone needs to ask for help from others. Be humble and smile more. Even Wen Forgiveness cannot completely break away from this rule. Will you smile when you see Yu Peidong? Will you bow your head when you see Zuo Jing? So Qu Rong greeted him with a smile and You Juan was arrogant at first but respectful later. It was just a trivial matter.
But in the eyes of a child, such a trivial matter shattered her dreams!
Wen Liang could ignore the conflict between Qu Rong and Liu Jiang, but he was very unhappy that someone spoke so bluntly in front of the children.
Qu Xixi didn't like it either. Although she was young, she was not a nerd. Of course, she could see that her parents were asking for help from others, and they even looked a little servile.
She doesn't like it, but what can she do if she doesn't like it
It was not until Wen Liang suddenly spoke that Qu Xixi looked up in astonishment, looking at this boy whom she had never even looked at. How old was he, and his father asked him to call him uncle? He even pretended to be old-fashioned and said something like an adult. Wasn't he ashamed
But it was he who actually scared that fat guy!
Liu Jiang came to his senses at this moment and found himself frightened by a little kid. He got angry and said, "Why are you butting in when adults are talking?"
Wen Liang suddenly raised his head, his eyes sharp as a knife, and said: "Director Liu, you have said everything you should and shouldn't say. Please go back now!"
"You...you!" Liu Jiang turned to Qu Rong and said angrily, "Boss Qu, whose child is this? Why don't you take care of him?"
Qu Rong said coldly: "Get lost!"
Liu Jiang's face turned purple from holding back. He said, "Okay, okay, don't think that you Jinlong have someone to back you up. I'm telling you, you won't have many days of peace. Once Guanshan changes, I'll see how you die!"
Wen Liang looked at Liu Jiang as if he were an idiot and said, "Change? Secretary Jiang Lei is still here, what can change? Oh, you mean Chen Zongzhi! Director Liu, does Mayor Chen know that you are outside all day long shouting that he wants to change the situation, usurp the throne, and drive Secretary Jiang out of office?"
Liu Jiang choked and almost choked, and said hurriedly: "I, I didn't say that... And, are you allowed to call Mayor Chen's name? Who are you..."
Wen Liang finally stood up, looked around, picked up a water cup to test the weight, but was not satisfied. Then he switched to a plate, but it was still too light. Finally, he chose a ceramic ashtray. Liu Jiang was terrified and took three steps back, hesitating, "What are you going to do?"
"What are you doing? Beating the dog!"
Wen Liang used a little bit of hidden strength in his wrist, and the ashtray flew out with a spin, hitting Liu Jiang's front teeth just in time, knocking one of his front teeth out, and blood immediately flowed out of his mouth.
"Ouch... it hurts, it hurts so much..."
Liu Jiang covered his mouth and fell to the ground, blood seeping out from his fingers, looking very scary. Qu Rong was also frightened by Wen Liang's sudden move. Although he felt happy, beating the deputy director of the Construction Bureau was a bit tricky. You Juan didn't think too much, her eyes were shining, and she clapped her hands and said, "Boss Wen, good hit, I have wanted to beat this grandson for a long time. Today you helped me vent my anger, and I will definitely toast you three cups later, even if it is a wedding cup of wine... Don't listen to this grandson's nonsense, this is the first time I drink a wedding cup of wine with someone, even Old Qu doesn't have this blessing!"
Wen Liang actually liked You Juan's personality a little bit, and said with a smile: "I don't deserve that. Brother Qu will knock all my teeth out, right?"
Qu Rong shook his head and smiled bitterly, quickly thinking about what happened today. A few more people rushed in from outside the door. They should be Liu Jiang’s friends at the dinner table. They heard his screams and hurried over to check.
"Gaochu, You Juan and her husband beat someone up, you must be a witness for me!" As soon as Liu Jiang saw the person leading the way in, he immediately found the backbone and shouted octaves higher.
The man saw that Liu Jiang's face was covered in blood, and he quickly called the people behind him to help him up. He didn't care who was in the room, and asked sternly: "Who did it?"
Then he heard someone's laughter: "High above, sorry, I did it!"
Gao Tianfang was startled and turned his head to see who it was, if it wasn't Wen Liang? (To be continued)