officialdom

The three of Cao Rui drank two bottles of wine, and one person drank six or seven liang. Although the time span was a bit long, it was really in place.

Wang Fei said:

"County Magistrate, such a good time and beautiful scenery cannot be wasted. We have to organize some activities!"

Ling Feng said:

"Cao Rui and I are playing chess! I asked Xiao Yi to bring the Go game!"

Wang Fei said: "You understand me at Go, but I don't understand him. You and Cao Rui play chess while I read the Book of Heaven on the side?"

Ling Feng chuckled and said, "I know you only play cards! You like to study the quintessence of Chinese culture, and the three of us can't even make it!"

Ling Feng paused and said:

"In this way, you call the right person and give you half an hour. If you can find the right person, we will have a little fun. If it doesn't work, Xiao Cao and I will go to war!"

Wang Fei stated that he would call immediately. He took out his mobile phone and dialed several numbers. Unfortunately, none of the people he made an appointment with came to fruition.

He definitely couldn't talk about being with Ling Feng. The people he dated were basically the top leaders of the Bureau of Science and Technology, and there was even a deputy director level leader.

"Today is really a bad day. Can't you make an appointment?" Wang Fei was a little frustrated.

Ling Feng said: "Forget it, I'll ask Xiao Yi to send you the chess pieces and the chessboard!"

Wang Fei said: "Wait a minute, Cao Rui, do you have any suitable opponents?"

Cao Rui was stunned for a moment and was stopped by Wang Fei's question.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm going to make an appointment with Director Song Chunbo. I wonder if it can happen?"

Wang Fei said in surprise: "Are you familiar with Song Chunbo?"

Ling Feng said from the side:

"Wang Fei, you didn't understand the situation, did you? Director Song made such a big appearance in the province, and Cao Rui was the number one hero behind it. Several major reports about his deeds were written by Cao Rui!"

Wang Fei said:

"Then make an appointment!"

Cao Rui was a little nervous. He was not a newbie in officialdom. He could feel that there was something profound behind the casual nature of Ling Feng and Wang Fei.

Leaders all have their own circles. Wang Fei only made appointments with people in his own circle, but he couldn't get an appointment even after making several phone calls. Could this be because of Wang Fei's job transfer?

Wang Fei previously served as the secretary of Chengguan Town, the county seat is Chengguan Town. He is definitely a local snake, and his circle must be extraordinary.

Now he is working as the director of the government office. Although he still firmly holds the real power, he has the label of Ling Feng on his head.

When Wang Fei was the secretary of Chengguan Town, was it a thing to have a card game? Now that he is the director of the county government office, is it difficult to organize a bureau?

Although there must be some coincidence, Ling Feng was here today and the political situation in Yongping was so sensitive, so he still felt a little embarrassed.

Cao Rui took out his cell phone and dialed Song Chunbo.

As soon as the call was connected, he asked directly:

"Song Bureau, I asked you to play cards today. Are you available?"

Song Chunbo was a crime solver and was very sharp and smart. Cao Rui would never be so straightforward when calling him, and he and Cao Rui had never played cards before.

Cao Rui suddenly called him to play cards?

He was very calm and asked:

"Where to play cards?"

"Jiangnan Street, Kumquat Villa!"

Song Chunbo said: "Oh, it's a bit far! Just wait for me and I'll be there in ten minutes!"

Before ten minutes, he heard the sound of the car engine outside. Cao Rui rushed out to greet him. It was already dark by this time. After Song Chunbo got off the car, he was holding two cigarettes in his hand.

"Are all the opponents here?"

"Three missing one!"

Cao Rui took Song Chunbo to the mahjong room. As soon as he entered the door, Song Chunbo was stunned and then patted his head:

"Oops! It's Ling County! This Cao Rui didn't say anything earlier. This is a surprise attack from me."

Ling Feng said:

"Who in Yongping dares to launch a sudden attack by your King Song! Come as soon as you come, and you even come with a cigarette?"

Song Chunbo chuckled and said:

"I'm a big smoker. Besides, although Secretary Wang's Kumquat Villa hasn't opened yet, I know about it. It wouldn't be nice to come here empty-handed!"

Wang Fei waved his hand and said:

"Song Bureau, Jinju Villa is not ready to open! I am using my father-in-law's homestead to build a house just for enjoyment. It will be a farmhouse and it will make people die every day. It is not comfortable at all!"

Everyone is old in the world of martial arts and officialdom, and they can get very "speculative" in just a few words.

Then they started playing mahjong. Wang Fei’s wife Ma Xiuying personally provided services and played until twelve o’clock. Wang Fei said:

"Let's play one more round. There will be an important meeting in Ling County at nine o'clock tomorrow morning! We need to go to bed early!"

Wang Fei is now the chief secretary of the county government. He arranged it, of course, the last four games.

Before leaving, Wang Fei saw a few people off, and Ling Feng asked Cao Rui:

"Cao Rui, what's your reply?"

Cao Rui said: "Is Song Bureau going back to the Bureau?"

"You might as well come with me and take you across the river!" Ling Feng said.

Cao Rui got into Ling Feng's car and sat in the passenger seat. Ling Feng asked Cao Rui whether he won or lost in the card game, and the conversation started.

After the car got on the bridge, Ling Feng asked Cao Rui:

"Cao Rui, the government is short of pens now. Would you like to practice your wonderful pen on the front line?"

Cao Rui was stunned and said hurriedly:

"County Magistrate, Uncle Gao criticized me for not seeking progress. If you give me a chance now, I will definitely try my best and not embarrass my elders!"

Ling Feng laughed and patted the seat in front of him:

"Okay, let's get to the bottom of this in private first. There are still some procedures to go back to. You can take advantage of this free time to do some creative work. Otherwise, when the government comes, you may be too busy to go back. It’s over!”

When Ling Feng was talking about this, the car crossed the bridge, and Cao Rui said:

"Ling County, I'll get off here. I live in Lihe New Village, just a few steps away!"

Ling Feng said to the driver:

"Xiao Yi, take a few steps around!"

Ling Feng sent Cao Rui to the gate of the community. Before Cao Rui got home after getting off the car, a call came from Song Chunbo.

"Song Bureau!"

"Cao Rui, I asked you why you don't want to come to my police station. I'm sorry, my temple here is too small. Yes, yes, it's all my fault. I didn't understand the situation! I'll treat you later and apologize to you, okay?" Song Chunbo said.

Cao Rui said:

"Director Song, please don't squander me. Director Wang just called me over for a meal today. There's no story!"

"Haha! Are you still worried that I am not strict with my words? I am engaged in investigation work, so you can rest assured!" Song Chunbo paused and continued:

"But this kind of thing can't be covered up. Now it's all-pervasive. Wang Fei's path is wide and wild. In just a few days, the whole county will know about you!"

"This is a good thing. How many people are eyeing this kind of opportunity? Many people have intricate connections behind them. I find it incredible that you can stand out among so many people.

Cao Rui, you really have something, not just talent. As time goes by, I will slowly learn from you..."

Song Chunbo's attitude changed subtly. The name "Xiao Cao" became "Cao Rui". Such a small change highlighted the change in mentality.