Chapter 1227 Mutual Routines

Everyone invited him to sit in the first seat. Deputy Director Zhong Mingyan sat on Zhang Song's left hand. Zhang Song asked Xu Chunliang to sit on his right hand side. After sitting down, he smiled and said, "Don't be restrained or have any scruples. I paid for this meal tonight. I just invited everyone to come here for a simple gathering. There is no political purpose."

Everyone laughed. Zhong Mingyan said, "Thank you, Secretary Zhang."

Zhang Shunda asked someone to bring in the wine. Everyone noticed that the wine used tonight was Feitian Moutai. Zhang Song was stunned for a moment. This box of wine was not brought by him. At the beginning of his tenure, it was a taboo to be too ostentatious.

Zhang Shunda explained, "Director Xu just sponsored the wine."

Zhang Song glanced at Xu Chunliang and said with some rebuke, "Xiao Xu, I'm treating you, how can I let you take the wine?"

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "You treat me to a meal and I treat you to a drink. What kind of relationship do we have? Don't be polite to me."

Everyone at the scene looked at Zhang Song. Xu Chunliang was quite good at it. He brought up a box of Moutai so blatantly. It might not have been a big deal in the past, but now is a sensitive period after all. If this kind of thing gets out, it might become news again. Of course, it also sends a clear signal that the two of them should have a good personal relationship.

If Zhang Song insisted on not using it, it would be equivalent to publicly rejecting Xu Chunliang's kindness. It is reasonable for a new official to set a benchmark. If Zhang Song used it, it meant that his relationship with Xu Chunliang was very special. Leaders don't accept gifts from everyone, especially in such public occasions. It's always the same to eat people's soft mouths.

He found that Xu Chunliang was very good. He pulled him into the game, and he directly used a conspiracy to trick him.

Zhang Song nodded and said, "Since you are so kind, let's try it."

Xu Chunliang took the initiative to help open the wine and pour it. When pouring wine for Zhang Song, Zhang Song looked at him with a smile and said, "Xiao Xu and I used to drink together often."

Everyone understood the message he wanted to convey, emphasizing that his relationship with Xu Chunliang was not ordinary.

Zhang Shunda said, "Director Xu has a good alcohol tolerance."

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "Director Zhang, don't flatter me. We are about the same in terms of alcohol tolerance. I am better because I am young."

Geng Qingsong laughed along, but didn't say anything. Qin Yujiao was his sister-in-law. His sister-in-law had an accident these two days. His wife Qin Yuting reminded him that he must be humble. This was the reason why he didn't plan to come at first, but later he got the news that Zhang Song officially served as the director of the Civil Affairs Bureau. He panicked immediately. After thinking about it, it was better to be late than not to come, so he hurried over.

In fact, most of the people invited were like Geng Qingsong. In the past, they all thought that Zhang Song was exiled and marginalized. Moreover, the city had already made it clear that Jiang Qiyong was in charge of the work. Secretary Zhang Song was just a deaf ear - a decoration. No one expected that this guy would be re-employed.

Yang Wenjing, the person in charge of the cemetery management office, said: "Secretary Zhang, Director Xu, you are really too polite. In fact, I have wanted to invite Secretary Zhang to dinner for a long time. Recently, there are many things at home and I have not found a suitable time. So, I will host Secretary Zhang next week to welcome him."

Zhang Song smiled and said: "It doesn't matter who invites, but I am really busy recently. The things in the bureau are enough for me. Xiao Xu invited me several times, but I couldn't find time." This sentence once again shows the different relationship between him and Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang thought to himself that Zhang Song had a lot of tricks. He was now openly trying to get close to him. His intention was obviously to let everyone know that they had a good relationship. Although Zhang Song had gotten an opportunity, he was not favored by the current leadership of Dongzhou, and his development space was still limited in the long run.

Although Xu Chunliang did not know the real reason why Zhang Song came to power, he could be sure that there would be a lot of disputes between Zhang Song and Jiang Qiyong. With Jiang Qiyong's self-esteem, he would have to fight with Zhang Song.

Zhang Song's main job was not easy, after all, Jiang Qiyong's background was there.

Xu Chunliang did not care what Zhang Song wanted to do. If others did not offend me, I would not offend others. Zhang Song should not dare to harm himself, but it was not so easy for him to use himself.

After three glasses of wine, everyone toasted Zhang Song one by one. Zhang Song was amiable and approachable.

When Zhang Song and Geng Qingsong were drinking, they asked about the handover of the old crematorium. Geng Qingsong reported the actual situation. The new funeral home has been put into use, but there are still some things in the old crematorium that have not been moved away in time. It is estimated that it will take ten days to completely clear the site.

Zhang Song said solemnly: "The city is keeping a close eye on this matter. Xiao Geng, you must pay attention to this matter. I can't always help you carry it."

Geng Qingsong nodded and thanked him, but cursed in his heart, when did you help me carry it? What do you mean by this? If the city investigates it, it is all my responsibility. Don't you have any problems as a leader? But he thought about it again. Zhang Song had just been confirmed as a leader in the bureau, and the previous things could not be blamed on him.

At this time, the hand-pulled mutton specially prepared by Zhang Shunda was served. Zhang Shunda said: "This is the castrated sheep that my friend sent from Qilian. The meat is delicious. Let's try it."

Deputy Director Zhong Mingyan couldn't help asking: "What kind of breed is the castrated sheep?"

Zhang Shunda smiled and said nothing. Zhang Song smiled at Xu Chunliang and said: "Xiao Xu, you are knowledgeable. Explain it."

Xu Chunliang said: "Director Zhang, you always give me difficult questions."

Several people laughed at the same time. Zhong Mingyan realized from their laughter that they had nothing good to say, so she quietly asked Du Niang, and suddenly felt a little embarrassed. It turned out to be a castrated ram, a eunuch sheep! This Zhang Shunda is really hateful. It’s not like there aren’t any lesbians here who made this prank.

In fact, most of the people didn't think so much about it. They all praised the delicious and tender Jie Yang.

Zhang Song is obviously using this opportunity to establish his approachable persona. Unfortunately, most of the people present are not at ease in their hearts and are as cautious as possible in their words and deeds. The food was carefully prepared by Zhang Shunda, and the wine was Feitian Moutai provided by Xu Chunliang, but most of the people Not even in the mood to feast and drink.

The dinner lasted for two hours and ended. Zhang Song asked Xu Chunliang not to leave. He had a few words to say to Xu Chunliang alone.

After everyone else left, Zhang Shunda arranged the two of them into the reception room of the guest house. Tea and fresh fruits were ready, and he closed the door for them when he left.

Xu Chunliang picked up a piece of cantaloupe and ate it.

Zhang Song picked up a cup of tea, sipped the tea leisurely, and said slowly: "Jiang Qiyong is not here."

Xu Chunliang said: "I informed him, and he said he had plans for the evening."

Zhang Song smiled and said: "I don't force it, but my appointment will definitely make him have some negative emotions."

Xu Chunliang glanced at Zhang Song, and they both laughed at the same time.

Zhang Song said: "Xiao Xu, you should know that I don't want to come to the Civil Affairs Bureau. There have been so many things happening here recently, and it's a mess. No one wants to clean it up, don't you think?"

Xu Chunliang took out a wet wipe and wiped his hands: "Okay, the problems have basically been exposed, and the people who should deal with them have also been dealt with. The organization has helped you clear the obstacles. From this point of view, Your work will go more smoothly."

Zhang Song smiled and said: "I feel a lot less stressed when you say that. You will have to help me more in the future."

Xu Chunliang said: "Zhang Ju, if I were you I would be more cautious."

Zhang Song frowned: "How do you say this?"

Xu Chunliang said: "I just came back from Beijing this morning. As soon as I left the high-speed rail station, I was stopped by the disciplinary inspectors. They asked me to cooperate with the investigation."

Zhang Song said: "What are you looking for to investigate?"

"What else can we investigate? Qin Yujiao bites people like a mad dog. She said that I have photos and videos of her and Lao Wang in my hands, and that I used those black materials to blackmail them for personal gain."

Zhang Song's mood became a little heavy. With Xu Chunliang's style of doing things, he might not do such a thing. If this guy is really suspected of violating discipline, it is indeed not a good thing for him to get too close to him at this time. But then I thought about it, Xu Chunliang must have no big problem, otherwise the disciplinary inspection authorities would not have released him so quickly.

Zhang Song laughed: "If others can't trust you, I can't trust you. I absolutely believe that your party spirit and principles can withstand the test."

Xu Chunliang also smiled: "There are no absolutes in this world." He moved closer to Zhang Song and lowered his voice: "I do have some materials and I can threaten Lao Wang."

Zhang Song looked at Xu Chunliang for a while, then laughed again: "You still lack vigilance. When encountering such a thing, you should first hand over the materials to the disciplinary inspection department."

Xu Chunliang said: "I didn't know that their affairs would be exposed so soon. Moreover, I think that the two of them are just a matter of style. It's also my fault that I have good intentions and thought that I should give them a chance to correct their mistakes."

Zhang Song said: "I've made you careless. We have always had zero tolerance for cadres' disciplinary violations. Xiao Xu, have you confessed all these things?"

Xu Chunliang said: "Of course I can't admit it. So far I have only told you, Zhang Ju, you won't kill your relatives out of justice, right?"

Zhang Song secretly scolded this guy for being cunning. He was playing a trick on himself. He deliberately exposed a flaw to himself. The purpose was to test his reaction. Zhang Song said: "I never betray my friends." He also made a pun, if you treat me as a friend, I won't betray you, but if you don't treat me as a friend, I won't be able to protect you from what I will do.

Xu Chunliang said: "If I didn't believe you, I wouldn't tell you this."

Zhang Songxin said thank you, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea and said: "What did you just say?" It means I didn't hear anything, so don't trick me.

Xu Chunliang smiled and said, "I'm just kidding you."