Chapter 642 Influence
In the conference room of the administrative building, eyes fell on Zhang Qingguo.
Principal Liu Zengyin asked eagerly: "Qingguo, how are you? Do you know him?"
Zhang Qingguo's lips trembled, and it took him a long time to say with difficulty: "Yes, I just met yesterday."
Hearing this, Liu Zengyin and others instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good! That's good!" Liu Zengyin let out a long breath, as if grasping a life-saving straw, "Since you know each other, then things will be much easier to handle!"
"What is the background of this student, and why did our mayor make a trip in person?"
"I don't know, the message sent by the county committee is very simple, there is no other content."
Liu Zengyin patted Zhang Qingguo on the shoulder and said solemnly:
"Qingguo! What is the situation of this student? Please tell me in detail. You should have his contact information over there, right? No matter what method we use, we must implement this matter today! Whether the school can seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and leave a good impression in front of the city leaders, the key lies in you!"
The important alumni named by the mayor to meet were not on the list of special guests. This was already an irrefutable major mistake in their school work.
It must be remedied immediately!
Zhang Qingguo suddenly shivered and came to his senses.
Sticky cold sweat rolled down the back of his shirt in an instant.
An incomprehensible sense of absurdity and the fear of causing a catastrophic disaster completely overwhelmed him in an instant.
He opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn’t know what to say.
Just last night, he personally made the decision to exclude Liu Qingning and Tang Song from the guest seats and moved them to the general viewing area.
He even used this as an excuse to cancel Liu Qingning’s speech as an alumni representative.
The reason why he did this at that time was just to make room to please Li Yunfan, who suddenly decided to come.
But now the inconspicuous Tang Song who was kicked away by him has turned out to be the "true god" the mayor named to meet.
As long as the other party casually mentions him in front of the mayor tomorrow,
Then his career as a vice principal will almost come to an end.
Seeing Zhang Qingguo not speaking for a long time, he looked like he was lost and the sky was falling.
Everyone also noticed something was wrong.
Principal Liu Zengyin's face instantly became extremely solemn: "Qingguo, what's going on?!"
Zhang Qingguo took a deep breath and recounted the scene that happened in the Zhende Hotel banquet hall last night with difficulty, along with his "impression" of the Tang and Song Dynasties and the subsequent decision to disqualify Liu Qingning from speaking.
As a cadre who has been working within the system for many years, he knows it very well.
When a variable of the mayor’s level enters the scene, this matter is completely beyond what he can handle.
As he spoke, the atmosphere in the entire office instantly dropped to freezing point.
Several school leaders looked at each other, and they all saw the shock in each other's eyes that could not be concealed.
Liu Zengyin felt like the world was spinning, and he slammed his right hand on the table, shaking with anger: "You-you-you asked me to tell you what you are good at!"
Just on the phone, Director Chen of the Education Bureau repeatedly emphasized the need for "the highest standards and the greatest sincerity."
The result was not bad, they turned around and offended the real owner!
Once this matter is not handled well, let alone leaving a good impression, the career prospects of these people will be greatly affected.
Zhang Qingguo was sweating like rain, "I did not think carefully."
"Principal, now is not the time to hold people accountable." Another vice-principal quickly stepped forward to persuade, "The most urgent thing is to find a way to remedy the situation quickly."
"Yes, yes, yes! Remedy!" Zhang Qingguo said immediately as if he had grasped a life-saving straw, "I will call Liu Qingning and Tang Song now! Apologize in person!"
As he said that, he hurriedly picked up the roster from the table, found Liu Qingning's number, and dialed it immediately.
Because Liu Qingning only "brought" Tang and Song, the school did not retain any of his contact information, let alone his career information.
So the only breakthrough now can only be Liu Qingning.
"Beep beep——"
The phone rang for a while, until it was automatically hung up, and it was never connected.
Zhang Qingguo’s face instantly turned pale.
Looking at his helpless look, Principal Liu Zengyin’s face became increasingly gloomy.
He slapped his thigh suddenly, pointed at Zhang Qingguo, and said in a quick and forceful tone: "Immediately contact their head teacher, Teacher Li Gaisu, and ask her to contact her!"
Zhang Qingguo suddenly understood and quickly picked up the phone again.
"Old Wang!" Liu Zengyin said to another vice-principal: "Go to the reception desk immediately and readjust the guest seats on the rostrum tomorrow. No matter what, you must leave the two best seats for me!"
"Good principal!"
Liu Zengyin grabbed his briefcase and mobile phone and said in a deep voice: "I will go to the county committee immediately and report the situation to the leaders in person. This matter is too big and our school can no longer handle it."
As he walked, he had already called Director Chen of the County Education Bureau.
"Hello, Director Chen. There is an emergency, I must report to you immediately -"
As these calls were made.
Information began to be transmitted rapidly along the chain of power, up and down.
The entire administrative system of Jing County began to rotate at high speed on this ordinary weekend.
Mine construction community.
In the bathroom, the water vapor nitrogen box dyed the frosted glass door with a hazy mist.
Liu Qingning leaned weakly against the warm tile wall, letting Tang Song hold her, and used the shower head to wash away the sticky sweat stains on her body.
This morning, her eyes were really opened.
I never thought that there would be so much fun between men and women,
Moreover, Tang Song seemed to have been well trained by Wen Ruan, and she was bullied by all kinds of little tricks so that she had no strength to resist.
In the end, he was dragged directly into the bathroom.
This is their first time taking a bath together.
And it was still in the bathroom of her own home.
For her, this experience was both humiliating and full of unspeakable excitement.
The blue and white school uniform that carried their entire youth had been thrown into the washing machine in the corner, and was spinning quietly.
"Okay, Qing Ning." Tang Song turned off the water, picked up the bath towel, and carefully wrapped her curvaceous body covered with water drops, "Let's go to my house for dinner at noon. My parents have already arranged it, including your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs."
His voice seemed particularly gentle.
"How can I still have the strength to eat! It's all your fault!" Liu Qingning patted his chest gently.
With a red face and lowered head, Tang Song helped him back to the bedroom.
Then, like a frightened little rabbit, she pushed him out of the door and closed the door with a bang.
Liu Qingning finally breathed a long sigh of relief. She looked at herself in the mirror, her whole body glowing pink and her eyes misty, and her cheeks felt hot again.
After adjusting her mood, putting on clothes and blow-drying her hair, she picked up her mobile phone and prepared to call her parents.
Ask them how they drive.
As soon as I unlocked it, I saw 5 missed calls lying on the screen.
There are unfamiliar numbers, and there are also those from the head teacher Li Gaisu.
Liu Qingning’s eyes twitched slightly,
With her ice and snow intelligence, she guessed what was going on almost instantly.
Walked out of the bedroom and came to the living room.
She shook her phone towards Tang Song, "The school should have known about Mayor Li and is calling me like crazy. Tell me, how should I reply?"
"It's up to you." Tang Song smiled.
After receiving the "authorization", Liu Qingning paused for a moment, found Li Gaisu's phone number and dialed it.
The call was answered almost immediately.
"Hello? Qing Ning! You finally called me back!" From the other end of the phone, Teacher Li's anxious voice sounded obviously relieved.
"Mr. Li, is there something urgent?"
"Just now, the school leader called me and said that there was a major mistake in the school's arrangements before, and now everything has been readjusted. Two seats have been reserved for you and Tang Song on the podium. The previous speech has also been restored——"
Liu Qingning listened quietly, only saying "hmm" from time to time without interrupting.
It wasn’t until Teacher Li finished speaking that she smiled and said: "Thank you, Teacher Li. But forget about the speech. I think it’s better to sit down quietly as an ordinary alumnus and do my best for my alma mater. Just send your blessings, and don’t go on stage to steal the limelight of the leaders and outstanding alumni.”
Both she and Tang Song have deep feelings for their alma mater, and they will never really cause trouble on an occasion like the school anniversary.
But being targeted means being targeted. A small, painless "retaliation" can also make them feel better.
"How can this be done?" Li Gaisu wanted to persuade him again, his tone full of anxiety.
But Liu Qingning smiled and interrupted directly: "Teacher Li, it's really okay. You don't have to be embarrassed, just tell the school directly."
"Oh, okay." Li Gaisu knew that he couldn't persuade him anymore, and then said cautiously: "By the way, Qingning, our Principal Liu wants to call Tang Song personally and say it face to face. Sorry, please tell me about the specific reception arrangements for tomorrow. Isn’t it convenient for you to send me Tang Song’s mobile phone number?”
Liu Qingning looked at Tang Song and said, “Okay, please wait a moment.”
After hanging up the phone, Liu Qingning reported to Tang Song and sent her mobile phone number.
Soon, the phone rang.
Tang Song answered the phone and said calmly: "Hello."
"Hello, Principal Liu."
"It's okay, Principal Liu. I came back this time because I also want to celebrate the birthday of my alma mater. As alumni, we just have to respect all the arrangements of the school."
.
In my impression, this principal is always serious in speech, his speech is full of energy, and he is full of the majesty of a superior.
But now on the phone, his voice seemed almost humble, and he was careful with every word he used, for fear of saying half a word wrong.
This huge contrast made him feel strange in his heart.
Liu Qingning smiled and said, "It's time to go to dinner, right? Don't keep your parents waiting for too long."
"Don't you have no energy? ?"
"You bad guy!" Liu Qingning lightly kicked Tang Song's calf and said with a pout, "Go, pack my bag for me, I'll put on my makeup."
The two of them laughed and cleaned up. After Liu Qingning sent a message to her parents, she took Tang Song's hand and walked out of the house.
Ten minutes later, the Rolls-Royce Phantom came to a stop in the Yunjingtai underground garage.
Take the elevator directly to the 5th floor.
As soon as the door was opened, a strong aroma of food hit my face.
Xu Feng and Tang Jianying, who had been waiting for a long time, smiled immediately when they saw the two people coming in.
“Ouch, here comes the lime!”
“Uncle and aunt, I’m sorry to bother you.”
"What kind words are there! Come in, come in, the food has just been prepared and is waiting for you!"
The dining table is filled with sumptuous home-cooked dishes.
Sweet and sour pork ribs, steamed sea bass, and braised prawns are all Liu Qingning’s favorite foods.
The four people sat together, the atmosphere was warm and warm.
Xu Feng kept picking up vegetables for Liu Qingning, asking for her welfare, and her love and satisfaction almost overflowed.
It was a very enjoyable meal.
After the meal, Tang Jianying took the initiative to take on the important task of washing the dishes, while Xu Feng took Liu Qingning with Tang and Song.
Sitting on the sofa in the living room, watching TV and doing household chores.
At this moment.
"Dingling bells one by one"
The video doorbell on the wall suddenly lit up,
Xu Feng stood up and walked over, glanced at the screen, While pressing the unlock button, he shouted to Tang Jianying in the kitchen: "Old Tang, it's Mao Lin and his wife who are here."
"Oh, let me go to the elevator to pick you up." Tang Jianying quickly wiped the water on his hands and walked out quickly.
Xu Feng smiled, sat back next to Tang Song, and explained to him: "Your Uncle Maolin has been visiting the house frequently recently. I heard that you are back this time, so he probably came to see you again. Speaking of which, your grandparents' house in your hometown was renovated so quickly, and the conflicts at your fourth uncle's house were resolved. Your Uncle Maolin was always there to help."
Tang Song pursed his lips and chuckled, suddenly feeling enlightened.
Last time, he helped his parents get this house through Xie Yue of Handing Group, which was a show of strength.
This uncle, who has been immersed in the system for many years, naturally knows what to do.
And with his help, my parents’ status in the family has indeed improved a lot.
After waiting for two or three minutes, the door opened.
Amidst a burst of warm greetings, Tang Maolin and Li Qiaoling walked in, carrying a box of milk and fruit in their hands, showing off their posture.
"Uncle Maolin, Aunt Qiaoling." Tang Song politely stood up from the sofa and said hello.
Tang Maolin immediately walked forward with a smile: "Hey, I haven't seen you for a few months, Xiao Song is in a lot of energy again!"
"That's not true." Li Qiaoling had an extremely affectionate expression on her face. Her eyes turned and fell on Liu Qingning next to Tang Song. "Oh, Xiao Song, who is this?"
Xu Feng immediately proudly introduced: "This is Xiao Song's girlfriend, Liu Qingning."
"Ouch! When did you get a girlfriend? You really kept it a secret. !" Li Qiaoling immediately put on the affectionate posture of an elder, stepped forward and took Liu Qingning's hand, looked at her from head to toe with her shrewd eyes, and praised her: "This girl is so beautiful! Her skin and figure are just like those of the stars on TV!” He was the top scorer in the college entrance examination in our county!"
"The top scorer in the college entrance examination?! Ouch! I'm just saying, why are you so outstanding!" Li Qiaoling's voice suddenly rose a few points higher.
Liu Qingning’s cheeks were slightly red and a little shy due to the enthusiastic praise.
However, after all, she was also someone who had seen big scenes. She quickly adjusted and chatted openly with the two "future relatives".
In the living room, there was constant laughter and laughter.
Li Qiaoling gave full play to her talent of "holding and feeding" and made the atmosphere extremely enthusiastic.
Tang Maolin, on the other hand, just sat aside with a smile most of the time, occasionally interjecting a few words, but his eyes always fell on Tang Song from time to time.
By the time the tea was over, the atmosphere was almost brewing.
Tang Maolin seemed to have finally made up his mind.
He personally picked up the teapot and refilled the teacup in front of Tang and Song Dynasties with a very low posture.
He cleared his throat and said in a casual tone: "Well - Xiao Song, I have something I want to discuss with you."
The laughter in the living room gradually quieted down.
Tang Song put down the orange in his hand and said gently: "Uncle Maolin, just say it if you have something to say."
After receiving encouragement, Tang Maolin rubbed his hands with a bit of embarrassment on his face.
He said cautiously: "That's right. I have been working in the company for almost twenty years. Recently, there happened to be an opportunity in the bureau. That is, one of our deputy directors is about to retire, and the deputy director's seat is vacant. I want to fight for it."
After he finished speaking, the entire living room became quiet.
Xu Feng and Tang Jianying looked at each other.
I never expected that for such a big matter, I would ask my son’s side.
They originally thought that when Tang Maolin and his wife came over, the most they could do was to take over some projects or borrow some money.
Tang Song raised his eyebrows slightly, and he quickly understood.
Excluding him, Tang Maolin is the best in their family.
I currently work in the Jingxian Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau. My father said that I am a deputy section chief and the section chief of a certain department.
The deputy director of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau is also at the deputy section level. Although the level is considered equal,
But his identity has changed from a "middle-level cadre" to a "member of the bureau's leadership team", which is also a qualitative leap.
It is probably because this opportunity is so rare that Uncle Maolin shamelessly spoke to him.
Seeing that Tang and Song were silent, Tang Maolin was afraid of being left out, so he quickly added:
"Of course, I don't want to embarrass you. I just know that you are successful now and you are the best in our family. I want to see if you know any connections. If it doesn't work, I will just ask.
You also know that for this kind of thing in the system, qualifications and hard work alone are not enough.
I have a pretty solid network in the county, but there are a lot of competitors, and they are all keeping an eye on me.
At the critical moment, I might just be a little scared. ” After saying that, he looked at Tang Song expectantly, and even held his breath subconsciously.
The business areas and resources in charge of the "Deputy Director" are far beyond those of a section chief.
After so many years, he finally got a chance.
Originally, he had been hesitating to find a suitable time in the past two days to call Tang and Song to find out.
After all, he is a "big shot" who knows the heirs of the Handing Group, and is also a "real dragon" that really flies out of their old Tang family.
If you have connections in this area, even just mentioning it may change the direction of this competition.
The atmosphere in the living room was a little quiet for a while.
Tang Song looked at the clan uncle in front of him, pondered for a moment and then said: "Okay. Let's do this, Uncle Maolin, I have written down this matter. Don't worry, they are all members of my family, and I will definitely help if I can."
Bi Jing, his parents will live in Jing County in the future, and the family also needs someone like Tang Maolin who can speak well within the system to take care of them.
"Hey! Okay! Okay!" Tang Maolin picked up the tea cup with excitement, "Xiao Song, I would like to give you a drink!"
In any case, Tang Song agreed to help, which means an opportunity.
“Ding~” The porcelain cups clinked.
Tang and Song Dynasties just put down their teacups.
"Ding Ling Ling—"
The mobile phone on the coffee table suddenly rang.
[Principal Liu Zengyin]
Tang Song picked up the phone and answered the call, "Hello, Principal Liu."
On the other end of the phone, Liu Zengyin's extremely polite voice came: "Classmate Tang Song, no. Sorry to bother you again. The leaders of the county committee attach great importance to the reception of Mayor Li’s visit tomorrow and are a little worried. They want to communicate with you in person about the specific procedures before the school anniversary begins. By the way, I also want to visit your parents. Do you think it’s convenient now? ”
Tang Song raised his brows imperceptibly, and subconsciously glanced at Tang Maolin, who was sitting upright next to him.
This is really a coincidence.
“Okay, then I’ll go to the trouble of all the leaders and make a trip.”
“It’s not hard, it’s not hard! That’s okay, we’re here We have already set off from the county committee and will be arriving at Yunjingtai soon."
"Well, okay, goodbye."
Hang up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Liu Qingning came over and asked in a low voice: "Is Principal Liu coming over?"
Tang Song blinked and said in a low voice: "Well, I guess you are worried that I will 'fall off the chain' tomorrow, so I have to come over and 'rehearse' in person. ”
Liu Qingning covered her mouth and chuckled.
Of course she understood that this was just a pretext for the county leaders to take the opportunity to contact and show their goodwill in advance.
After hearing the conversation between the two, Tang Maolin first confirmed, and then said with a stunned look on his face: "Principal Liu? Is it Principal Liu Zengyin of your No. 1 Middle School? Is he coming over?"
"Yes." Tang Song nodded, "Tomorrow is the school anniversary, and Principal Liu may have something to discuss when he comes."
"Haha, that's right." Tang Maolin immediately resumed the posture of a senior in the system, with a clear smile on his face, "Tang Song, you are an outstanding alumnus now, and it is appropriate for the principal to come to communicate in person. It just so happens that Principal Liu and I have met a few times, and we will accompany you to receive you later."
Tang Song smiled and said nothing more.
Xu Feng and Tang Jianying on the side, after hearing that "the principal is coming to the house", immediately took action nervously, clearing the coffee table and preparing new fruits.
Liu Qingning also stood up with a smile and took the initiative to help.
Not long after, Tang Song’s cell phone rang again.
It was Principal Liu who called, saying that they were about to enter the community.
Tang Jianying and Xu Feng immediately started to get dressed, "I have to go down and pick it up. This is your principal, it's a big deal."
"Yes, yes, let's go together." Tang Maolin also stood up.
In a small place like Jing County that attaches great importance to education and system, the principal of No. 1 Middle School is not just a simple educator.
Holding the best educational resources in the county, his social status and hidden influence are no less than that of the top leader of a powerful department. When Tang Song saw this, he had no choice but to hold Liu Qingning's hand and follow him downstairs.
But this is also correct.
After all, it was the principal of his alma mater who came in person and was accompanied by leaders from the county.
If you don’t go down to greet me, it would be unreasonable both emotionally and rationally.
In the early winter afternoon, the warm sun shines brightly.
The group of people had just walked out of the unit door and had not had time to stand firm.
Several black executive cars drove over and stopped in front of Building 8 one after another.
Xu Feng and Tang Jianying’s hearts skipped a beat. It looked like there were so many people here.
Tang Maolin’s smile froze instantly. He blinked hard, thinking he had seen it wrong.
Why is this the county party committee’s special car? !
Having worked in the system for many years, he is already familiar with these sensitive license plate numbers.
Just as he was stunned, the car door opened.
His heart skipped a beat.
The first person to come down was not Principal Liu Zengyin as he imagined, but Wang Liwei, director of the County Party Committee Office.
Immediately, Liu Ziqian, director of the county propaganda department, and Chen Weiming, director of the county education bureau, were all "famous" leaders.
The expression on Tang Maolin’s face became particularly wonderful.
Immediately afterwards, another figure got out of the car.
There was a loud "buzz" in Tang Maolin's head, as if he had been hit by a thunderbolt.
He stood there blankly, his mouth opened subconsciously.
County Party Committee Secretary Zhang Chengming? !
What is this going to do? Have a standing committee meeting?