t, and department cadres haven't even seen the new secretary's face." 。"Isn't that a bit too low-key"County Party Secretary Xiao Jingyu said, "I just want to get a clear understanding of the foundatio...Ma Fei nodded and said, "Director Yang, you're right." 。Ke Xiao Shu's new arrival, she doesn't think so. 。"Yang Huatang shook his head and said, "Sigh, some people never learn from their mistakes." 。“

Ma Fei also shook his head and looked out the window” 。Ma Fei and Yang Huatang were at a loss for words besides their amazement. As the director of the County Committee Office and the director of the Agricultural Affairs Office under the County Committee respectively, they both worked for the County Committee. They couldn't possibly ignore Xiao Jingyu, the Secretary of the County Committee's instructions. 。After sending Yang Huatang away, Ma Fei began to do ideological work on the standing committee members. 。The county magistrate was also here, of course Ma Fei didn't go, otherwise he would be courting humiliation and get scolded by Fang Ye. 。Ma Fei went to find Vice Secretary Jin Jianqiang, Political and Legal Affairs Committee Secretary Zhang Tao, Organization Minister Chang Guoliang, and so on. 。Ma Fei knew very well that both Li Qiao, the executive deputy county magistrate, and Ma Hao, the Public Security Bureau director, were die-hards loyal to Fang Yezhong. If he went to them, not only would he get nothing in return, but it would also alert Fang Yezhong to what Ma Fei had done and give him a reason to target him. 。After a tiring round of lobbying, Ma Fei was exhausted. He brewed a pot of Pu'er tea and took deep breaths on the sofa in his office.

To my surprise, before the Pu'er tea had even cooled down, a call came in. 。Ma Fei took out his phone and glanced at it. It was a call from the county magistrate, Fang Ye. 。Ma Fei's heart skipped a beat, staring blankly at the phone for two or three seconds before pressing the answer button: "County Magistrate Fang, hello." 。"Fang Ye Tong's voice, loud and imposing, cut through the air: 'Director Ma, you're so slow to answer Secretary Xiao's call Wouldn't Secretary Xiao have some complaints about you' Ma Fei hurriedly replied: 'County Chief Fang, I'm sorry. I just went to the next office to handle something and heard my phone ring, so I rushed over." 。"Well, excuse me for interrupting Director Ma's work assignment then. "

Fang also sarcastically remarked, making Ma Fei feel very uncomfortable. 。But the county magistrate's rank was there, and Ma Fei, no matter how uncomfortable he felt, didn't dare to make any expression. He immediately replied, "I dare not. County Magistrate Fang must have something to say, I will listen carefully." 。" Mr. Ma is the head of the County Party Committee Office, how dare I, as the county magistrate, give him orders The government must accept the leadership of the County Party Committee."

I, well, I want to flatter Director Ma and treat him to dinner tonight. 。“Ma Fei was taken aback: “County Head Fang, thank you so much.” 。But tomorrow's the standing committee meeting, isn't it I'm probably going to have to work overtime today. 。County Magistrate, I'm truly sorry, but I'm afraid I can't attend the banquet today. 。"Could we have dinner together sometime, County Magistrate Fang"

"Mr. Ma, even when you're busy, you still need to eat." 。I invited Director Ma to dinner today, mainly to consult about the standing committee meeting tomorrow. Some aspects are still unclear to me. 。"As for the address, I'll have my secretary send you a text message later. Six o'clock this evening, see you there." 。After that, Fang also hung up the phone. 。Ma Fei stared at his phone, feeling conflicted inside. County Magistrate Fang had invited him to dinner. Should he go or not In the end, he decided to go. He couldn't afford to offend the county magistrate, as he was the director of the County Committee Office after all. 。So, what if Xiao Shujì found out

Just say he also tried to persuade County Magistrate Fang. 。Anyway, Xiao Shujì told him to do ideological work for the Standing Committee members. Isn't the County Head also a member of the Standing Committee Although this is somewhat self-deception, at least it can be considered an excuse. 。> At a little past six in the evening, Ma Fei arrived at the designated location. 。

This is a newly opened restaurant, with a brand-new decoration, bright lights, and spotless white tablecloths on every table. 。Ma Fei had thought that today there would be a whole table of people, but in the room, there were only County Chief Fang and his secretary. 。The secretary of the county magistrate asked Ma Fei to sit beside the county magistrate and take care of their service before leaving. 。Steam rose from the cup of tea in front of Ma Fei. 。Ma Fei bowed deeply and said, "County Magistrate, are you really inviting me to dinner alone today This makes me feel very uneasy, I'm truly honored..." The County Magistrate smiled and said, "Of course, inviting the Director Ma from the County Committee Office to dinner requires enough sincerity!" Director Ma bowed again and said, "Thank you, County Magistrate..." 。。"Fang County Magistrate squinted his eyes slightly and said, “Oh What do you mean by that, Ma Director Aren’t you afraid that Xiao Secretary will be angry after hearing this” Ma Fei said, “Even if I say this, Xiao Secretary won't get angry.” 。Xiao Shujì is a leader at the provincial level and should be promoted very soon. Once she is promoted, she will naturally leave our Anxian County very quickly. 。At that time, it would be only natural for the county magistrate to also become the secretary. 。"Wow, Director Ma is impressive!" 。Have you arranged the positions for Xiao Shujì and me 。The county magistrate smiled. 。Ma Fei hurriedly said: “Dare not, dare not” 。This isn't just my guess, it's everyone's wish. 。"The county magistrate raised his cup and said, “If it weren't for having dinner with Director Ma today, I wouldn't have known that everyone had such high expectations of us.” 。My promotion was bound to happen sooner or later, but I didn't expect everyone to have such high hopes for me. 。Ma Fei said: “That is what everyone wants.” 。The county magistrate raised his cup and touched it to Ma Fei's, saying, "I'm afraid even I, Fang, might not be able to meet everyone's expectations." 。Here, Director Ma, let's have a drink. 。"Having finished his cup, County Head Fang asked again, "Director Ma, I hear you ran around to all the standing committee members today for tomorrow's meeting agenda" Ma Fei's heart skipped a beat. He had avoided Fang County Head's loyal standing committee members, but apparently, other members had informed him anyway. 。This must also be the reason why County Magistrate Fang found me today! Ma Fei admitted: "Yes, County Magistrate Fang, I was acting on Secretary Xiao's orders." 。There's no way around it, it's my responsibility. 。"Well, Director Ma, I'm not blaming you. 。"Fang also agreed, "Xiao Shu, the task that Shuji gave you, you must do it." 。It's just that, I feel a little sorry for Xiao Shuji. He's new here and still doesn't have a good understanding of the actual situation in our county. 。“Yes, the County Magistrate is right,” Ma Fei hastily agreed. 。The time for us to carry out "Rural Revitalization" in Tianhuang Town may not have arrived yet. 。"No, no, I'm not talking about that." 。"One of the members also said, 'What I'm saying is true: the Standing Committee members may not necessarily support Secretary Xiao.'" 。What I'm saying is this 'fact'. 。Ma Fei was taken aback for a moment, not knowing how to answer. To avoid embarrassment, he took a sip of wine. 。Fang also saw Ma Fei's movements and said, "Ma Director, didn't you say that I would spend more time in An County than Xiao Shuji This means I have to be even more responsible for An County. I don't want to end up like Xiao Shuji, engaging in vanity projects. Don't you think so 'Beautiful Countryside' sounds nice, but what real use does it have" Ma Fei nodded in agreement. 。Fang also said, "Director Ma, if I really am like what you said, and can advance to a higher position in the future, I think Director Ma could also enter the county committee soon." 。This verbal check sounds so tempting, Ma Fei hurriedly raised his glass: "Thank you too much, County Magistrate Fang." 。"Why thank you I consider Director Ma a close friend, and I hope he considers me one too." 。The following morning, the county Party Committee Standing Committee met as scheduled, with a total of six agenda items. 。The first few agenda items were discussed smoothly. 。The last agenda item is to determine whether Tianhuang Town will be designated as a "Beautiful and Rich Rural Demonstration Township." 。felt deeply responsible for. 。Xiao Jingyu had just hung up the phone when Tao Fang came back to report: "Mayor Xiao, I just called the three department directors, and two of them said that during the...