outside the park.
It's not dark yet, and the sunset makes the sky very bright.
Seeing this star-studded lineup, the people outside were not as calm as the civil servants in the park, and many people exclaimed in surprise.
"Ellen!"
"Liu Han!"
"Ah! Chen Ying!"
"Teacher Zhou is here too!"
"Did I make a mistake? Why are there so many celebrities?"
The celebrities have gotten used to it and continue to chat and laugh with each other, without feeling awkward at all.
Dong Xuebin, on the other hand, was very vigilant. He also called some staff from Jiao Neighbor County to follow him in advance, fearing that he would be surrounded by fans. Fortunately, such a thing did not happen after entering the hotel. Common people Dong Xuebin was still very restrained, which made Dong Xuebin feel relieved.
Then the hotel waiter screamed.
Dong Xuebin ignored it automatically and took people to the big box. There were about forty people sitting at four tables, most of them were comrades from the song and dance troupe.
dinner time.
Dong Xuebin filled up the wine and raised his glass. Suddenly, Zhang Dongfang came in. He was also here to socialize with investors. The hotels were all nearby, making it convenient for activities.
"Lao Zhang, you came just in time." Dong Xuebin said with a smile.
Zhang Dongfang was also holding a wine glass in his hand, "Haha, it's better to come early than to come by chance. I just heard the waiter said you were here, so I came over quickly."
Dong Xuebin said one after another: "Then Lao Zhang and I will toast everyone."
Zhang Dongfang also said: "Thank you all for visiting our neighboring county. It is a great honor."
"Secretary Dong and County Magistrate Zhang are so polite. I'm just helping you with a little effort." Everyone also picked up their cups and stood up. Some drank drinks, some drank beer, some drank red wine. Anyway, they all had a drink with Dong Xuebin and the others. They were all very happy, and no one was confused.
The atmosphere was good for a few chats.
Finally, Zhang Dongfang looked at Dong Xuebin, "Xuebin."
Dong Xuebin stopped talking when he saw him behind him, and understood, and said to Meng Hanmei: "Lao Meng, please accompany everyone, I will go out for a while."
"Okay." Meng Hanmei said.
Dong Xuebin and Zhang Dongfang left the private room.
As soon as he got outside, Dong Xuebin asked: "What's wrong, Lao Zhang?"
Zhang Dongfang took a breath and said, "Could it be that Mr. Zhang who came with a few foreign celebrities is Mr. Zhang Longjuan of that American investment group?"
Dong Xuebin said: "Yes, you also know her?"
Zhang Dongfang said: "More than just knowing, that investment group is also very famous abroad. I didn't understand the situation at first. When someone just recognized Mr. Zhang when we were eating next to him, and we talked, I vaguely heard about it. I still can’t believe it, that investment group is a giant. You and Mr. Zhang have known each other for a long time? If their company wants to invest in our county, then... "
Dong Xuebin smiled bitterly, "Xuan, it's best not to have your hopes up, but we'll see when the time comes. If you can get it, naturally try your best." Dong Xuebin actually didn't want to trouble Zhang Longjuan to help them invest this time. Last time he was in a poor county. I just invited Sister Zhang to help and invested more than 100 million. This time I have already troubled Sister Zhang to find so many foreign stars. Dong Xuebin can't ask for anything else, although it is his company that has his shares. , but Dong Xuebin has never wanted to admit these shares. Helping Sister Zhang on the gambling boat was entirely out of personal friendship, and he had no intention of asking for the money he made. "By the way, I haven't said hello to the investors yet. Let’s go and make a toast too.”
The investors' box is right next to it.
Dong Xuebin and Zhang Dongfang went in.
"Hey, Secretary Dong is here."
"Haha, Brother Dong, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"Come on, let's have a drink. I respect you, Secretary Dong."
Dong Xuebin said hurriedly: "No, this cup should be from me to everyone."
When Zhang Dongfang was here, the investors only talked politely and the atmosphere was not so lively. But as soon as Dong Xuebin came in, Wei Zhixuan and several county leaders and cadres present all noticed with a wry smile that the atmosphere suddenly changed. Everyone seemed to be confused. It feels like I have known Dong Xuebin for many years. This is the role of Secretary Dong in connecting with each other at the airport. He is really good at this.
A cup…
Three cups…
Five cups…
Dong Xuebin was not ambiguous at all. He drank cup after cup with great pleasure.
Everyone likes happy people. Seeing that Dong Xuebin, a county party committee secretary, actually drank with them like this, everyone had a better impression of him. That was liquor, or Maotai high-quality liquor.
"good!"
"Come again!"
"Secretary Dong has a great capacity for drinking!"
Dong Xuebin smiled and said: "I can't drink well either. Today I am mainly happy because everyone is here. I can only risk my life to accompany the gentleman. I have to drink no matter how many cups!"
Zhang Longjuan smiled and said: "Ha, then I will respect you too."
At this time, Zhang Dongfang and many leading cadres had to admit that although Dong Xuebin had a bad temper, his work ability was really unparalleled. He could get closer to investors with just a few words and no matter how many cups he drank. He could drink the wine without changing his expression. Big bosses of investment groups like Zhang Longjuan came over in person. Liu Han and other domestic celebrities came to support them. Even Chen Ying, who was not invited, came on her own initiative and even asked from the boss - The political, singing and dancing troupe has attracted some people. How big of a reputation does this have for Secretary Dong?
After having a good time, Dong Xuebin also found an excuse to withdraw.
…
Outside.
A clerk from the county government office was talking to the restaurant owner.
"Boss, give us a discount. We've been paying for our food here these days, so there must be a discount." said the clerk.
"This... what we have given is an internal price. This is what we said when we negotiated before. We don't dare to make money from our county at all. It is all cost price." The boss also told the truth. He must be the face of the county. You have to give it, but you can’t lose money.
Dong Xuebin heard it when he was passing by. He seemed to be bargaining and looked over, "What's wrong?"
When the clerk saw that it was Secretary Dong, his face immediately became serious, and then he said with a bitter look on his face, "Secretary, uh, yes... I want the hotel to give us a discount. After all, our funds are a bit... insufficient this time. There’s basically not much left. “We only have two million to spend, and the stage alone is almost enough, plus the travel expenses, food and accommodation for investors and celebrities, so it’s a bit stretched, so I can save a little. Just a little bit.
Dong Xuebin said yes, knowing that funds were very tight this time, "Boss."
"Secretary Dong." The restaurant owner also knew who he was, and he was complaining secretly in his heart. If the county party secretary asked for credit, he had no choice but to agree. He had heard of this kind of thing more than once, and the leader would suffer. It's normal to pay for meals on credit, and we've become accustomed to it, but this time it's not a small amount. The boss can still afford to pay for a few people to eat a few meals, but it's a bit...
But Dong Xuebin obviously has no intention of taking credit, and he is not this kind of person. From the time he entered the system to the present, Dong Xuebin has not even reimbursed his employer once for eating out. Yes, not even once. It was all paid for by himself. , he didn’t have that kind of habit, and he didn’t need this little money, so he said: “The food is good and tastes good. Our county’s meals have been provided at your restaurant these two days. Well, are they free for us?”
"Ah?" The boss was dumbfounded, "Free?"
Several people from the surrounding county government offices almost fainted.
Dong Xuebin said: "I won't let you get it for free. Do you think this will work? Have you seen the celebrities we invited?"
The boss blinked and said: "I saw it, they are all big names." He was shy about asking for autographs just now. He especially liked the TV series starring Chen Ying.
Dong Xuebin nodded, this will be easy to handle, "When the celebrities leave the hotel later, I will ask someone to take a photo of your hotel name with everyone. We will add this shot to the morning and evening newspapers tomorrow. I believe it on the Internet There will be a reprint soon.”
Needless to say.
It’s hard to elaborate on this.
The boss understood immediately, his eyes lit up, and he said without thinking, "Okay! We've covered all the meals for you, the leaders, and the guest stars these days!"
Dong Xuebin said: "Drinks too?"
"Including drinks, everything is free!" The boss agreed happily.
Zhang Dongfang, who came out later, and Chen Ying, who was going to the bathroom, also heard it.
People from the county government office and several investment promotion bureaus present were also speechless. They felt that Secretary Dong was being too picky. They just wanted to get a discount and save some money. Who would have thought that Dong Xuebin would get it for free if he opened his mouth, and he would also use celebrity brand names to make it? Soft advertising is not what a county party committee secretary should do, but looking at Dong Xuebin's expression of apparent indifference, everyone is convinced anyway. Well, you have attracted so many celebrities to appear for not only a penny. No fees were paid, but now you are using the celebrity's popularity to save their meal money? Also squeezed out the food money of investors and their staff in neighboring counties
Too stingy!
I’ve never seen anyone so stingy!
And why does it sound a bit wicked?
After it was done, Dong Xuebin turned around and left, but as soon as he turned around, he saw Chen Ying, with a bit of embarrassment on his face, "Ahem, Chen Ying is here too."
Chen Ying couldn't laugh or cry and said: "Old classmate, you are too..."
Zhang Dongfang quickly said, "Our conditions are limited and there is nothing we can do."
Let the celebrities hear it, and the people in Jiao Neighbor County are a little embarrassed, a little blushing, and embarrassing.
Dong Xuebin didn't feel too embarrassed. After all, Chen Ying had a special relationship with him. They were classmates. The two walked aside alone and walked to the bathroom together. Dong Xuebin said: "Old classmate, don't you envy me now? Where is the county party secretary?" It’s such a good job, I have to take care of food, drink, this and that. If I don’t have money, I have to ask for it. If I don’t have enough money, I have to save. Ahem, just pretend you didn’t hear me, but don’t tell others. "
Chen Ying was amused, "Okay, I know, haha, I just think it's funny. It's really not easy for you to be the county party secretary." RS