Chapter 1684: Every Moment Counts

ople began drinking. 。Xiao Zheng didn't really know how to talk to them at first, but the alcohol acted as a catalyst. Everyone clinking glasses always helped lift the mood a little. 。After dinner, w...Hui Jing's eyes glinted with jealousy and resentment as she looked at Qian Xiao. 。Xiao Jingyu is very good at reading people. He also has the sensitivity and intuition that women often possess, and he saw through all of it. 。After sending them out of the mountain gate, Xiao Zheng stopped them from sending him off any further. 。Lü Chiqin turned to Hui Peng and said, "Let's go down the mountain together today" Hui Peng glanced at Qian Xiao again and nodded, "Okay, Senior Sister." 。Xiao Zheng said to Hui Peng, "If you don't have any arrangements in the evening, let's have dinner together" Hui Peng was very embarrassed. The secretary of the municipal party committee invited himself to dinner, which had never happened before. He didn't dare to refuse, nor did he dare to agree: "This... I'm afraid I'll be a bother..." Lü Chiqin immediately interrupted him, "Don't you thank Secretary Xiao"Hui Peng knew that Lü Chiqin wouldn't harm him, so he said, "Yes, Secretary Xiao, thank you!"Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "You and Chiqin can drive together." 。"Huipeng said: 'Secretary Xiao, I drove an electric car here myself. I'll just go myself.'" 。"Lú Chíqín said: “That’s fine, I’ll send you the address.” 。Hui Peng agreed and hurried down the mountain. 。Xiao Zheng said to Lü Qichen: "Qichen, this junior brother of yours is a sincere person. " 。“Lü Chi Qindao: 'Xiao Secretary, Hui Peng is not only an honest person, but also a devoted lover! In college, he did pretty well in his studies, winning scholarships every year. He was also great at long-distance running and could endure hardship, but he was a bit introverted and not very good at socializing.” 。Xiao Zheng nodded slightly. 。After getting into the car, Xiao Zheng, Xiao Jingyu, Xiao Yi, Ye Chuan'ying, Xiao Rongrong, Fei Qingmei, and Xiao Xingshi were all in one car. Xiao Yuan sat on Xiao Zheng's lap, just like riding a horse, giggling happily. 。It's really heartwarming to see a whole family sitting together in a car, slowly driving through the territory ruled by Xiao Zheng. 。It will take about twenty more minutes to get to the hotel. Xiao Yi and Ye Chuan Ying closed their eyes to rest, while Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei leaned their heads against the back of their chairs, looking at the scenery outside the window for a short break. 。

The soothing music playing inside the car made Xiao Jingyu turn to Xiao Zheng and ask, "Do you want to help Qian Xia and Hui Peng, those two young people, get together" Xiao Zheng was taken aback for a moment before replying, "I haven't thought about that."> 。But you put it that way, I suddenly feel like young Hui Peng is a good person at heart. He's loyal and righteous. He once made positive contributions to the investigation of Zhao Rongxin and Sun Liangji, and he even helped me. 。As for Qian Xiao, she too was from the lower class. Before experiencing a life-or-death test, she had taken detours in an attempt to change her identity and circumstances. But after that ordeal, she had a sudden realization and repented. This was also incredibly difficult for her. 。"Yes, sometimes people make mistakes in just a thought. " 。“Xiao Jingyu mused thoughtfully, “Today when we went into the meditation hall, she was crying.” 。After talking with Chiqin, I realized that she didn't dislike Huipeng at all; that's why she didn't accept him. 。But she felt that she had made so many mistakes in the past, sacrificing her own virtue. If she were with Hui Peng, it would be unfair to him. 。"This is her knot!"

Xiao Zheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "However, Huipeng doesn't seem to care about these..." 。"Xiao Jingyu said: “So, I think Hui Peng this young man is really quite remarkable. He has no mental shackles, and if he loves someone, he loves them.” 。I heard that he has been making it a point to visit every day during his downtime lately. This level of devotion is truly rare, and someone like that is trustworthy. 。"Do you think so" Hearing the words "reliable", Xiao Zheng couldn't help but think of his contact Yang Xuehu who was about to go to work in the provincial government. He hadn't found a new contact yet! When choosing a secretary, the most important thing was to be "reliable". Just now, Lü Chiqin also said that Hui Peng, this young man, didn't have any problems with his intelligence, he was just a bit introverted. 。Introversion and extroversion are not advantages or disadvantages, each has its strengths and weaknesses, both are normal personality types. 。And introversion can also be cultivated to become relatively extroverted. 。Looking back at his time working in the countryside, Xiao Zheng wasn't exactly outgoing either. Over time, as he gained more experience and held different leadership positions, he gradually learned to handle various situations and people.

Of course, Xiao Zheng wasn't in a rush to make this decision just yet. After all, choosing his liaison officer was something that needed careful consideration. 。But at least I had that thought in my mind. 。He said to Xiao Jingyu: "Huipeng's character, so far, is still pretty good." 。If it could be fulfilled, I naturally would also hope to fulfill Hui Peng and Qian Xiao. 。"But talking about love, it's probably hard for others to fulfill that idea of fate, isn't it" Xiao Jingyu said: "However, there's one thing we should be able to do." 。"Xiao Zheng was a little puzzled: "What is it" Xiao Jingyu said, "Promise to ensure their safety" 。Hui Peng should be fine, but Qian Xiao is at Suqing Monastery. I feel not all the nuns welcome or like her there, and I'm afraid some people might not be kind to her. 。。"Xiao Jingyu smiled faintly: 'Isn't it because they were once around you or had dealings with you'" It turned out that the main concern was still for Xiao Zheng, so "love me and love my dog". 。Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu were leaning against each other, but the little guy Xiao Yuan seemed to have a strong desire for attention too, pouncing on Xiao Jingyu and wanting to be held. Xiao Jingyu smiled wryly and picked up the little guy. 。Xiao Zheng whispered in Xiao Jingyu's ear: "It's okay, just bear with it for a while. Wait until he falls asleep at night, and then it will be fine." 。“That instantly made Xiao Jingyu’s face flush red, and her heart pounded wildly. She gave him a white look and whispered, “Be serious!” Xiao Zheng still smiled and said, “I’m only being unserious when I’m with you alone. In front of other women, I’m always serious.” 。“If you made me behave here, I’d probably suffocate!” Xiao Jingyu couldn’t help but laugh, her heart filled with sweetness. Even so, she felt that the dinner reception they had to attend afterward was a distraction from their alone time together. 。Dinner was at an eatery called "LaoJia Private Kitchen" right next to the Dongcao Welcoming Guest House. It's a great place for tasty and affordable food. 。Although Tu Dongfeng became the mayor, he still maintained his consistent style: enthusiastic but not extravagant. 。He booked a large private room that could seat seventeen or eighteen people, but the interior decor was comfortable and simple. The dishes were local specialties, but not extravagant. Common fare included stir-fried crab in a spicy sauce, garlic clams, lemongrass snails, and dry-fried fragrant beef noodles, among others. They served mid-range original rice wine. 。Tu Dongfeng found it strange. Among the people who came today was Hui Peng, a staff member from the Municipal Bureau of Compilation and Editing, whom he wasn't very familiar with. However, since he was here with Xiao Zheng and the others, there was no problem. 。Tu Dongfeng's wine style is as straightforward as his character, and it's very refreshing to drink. When he toasted Xiao Yi, Ye Chuan Ying, Xiao Rongrong, Fei Qingmei, and Xiao Xingshi, among others, he drank three cups himself to show his warm welcome. 。After he toasted Shao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu with three full cups, he raised his cup to Xiao Jingyu alone: "Secretary Xiao, these three cups I must toast you..." 。Without Secretary Xiao, Dongcao would still be shrouded in haze and turmoil today, and it certainly wouldn't be developing as well as it is now; without Secretary Xiao, I wouldn't even be standing here as the chairman. 。"And Secretary Xiao could wholeheartedly strive and fight without any worries in Dongcao, which is inseparable from your hard work and strong support!" Xiao Jingyu saw that Tu Dongfeng had a good capacity for alcohol and didn't say it as a drunken boast. Smiling, he said: "Mayor Tu, although I and Xiao Zheng are secretaries and you are the mayor in terms of our positions, since today is a family dinner, please don't address us by our official titles." 。Since you are older than both me and Xiao Zheng, we'd like to call you "Brother Tu" behind closed doors. You can call Xiao Zheng "brother", and me "little sister". 。"Du Dongfeng's heart filled with joy, he turned to Xiao Zheng: "How dare you"

Xiao Zheng smiled and said: "What's there to be afraid of In my heart, you've always been 'Big Brother', now that Xiao Jingyu also recognizes you, it couldn't be better!" Du Dongfeng beamed with delight: "That naturally couldn't be better" 。To have brothers and sisters like you, I'm incredibly fortunate! Xiao Zheng also felt a surge of enthusiasm. "Today is a joyous occasion. Tu Gege, I'll drink three cups with you, and Jingyu will finish her cup as well." 。"Xiao Jingyu said, "I can drink three cups too!" Tu Dongfeng quickly said, "No, no, sister-in-law should only drink one cup. Me and my brother drinking three is already embarrassing enough!" So the three clinked glasses, Tu Dongfeng and Xiao Zheng drank three cups, while Xiao Jingyu drank one. 。The atmosphere was great today. Xiao Yi and Xiao Rongrong were also happy and had a drink with the host Tu Dongfeng, Yang Jie, Yang Xuhua and others. Even Ye Chuan Ying and Fei Qingmei drank some wine, but they didn't guzzle it down. They just took a sip each, enough to get the taste. 。Yang Xuehu and Tao Fang had always been flirting with each other, and now they also went forward together to toast everyone. 。After they finished their respects, Lü Qichen pulled Hui Peng aside and said, "Secretary Xiao and his wife are very concerned about you. Let's go toast them together." 。"Hui Peng said: "Okay, senior sister, take me " 。Such occasions are rarely attended by Hui Peng in his usual life, but with Lü Qichen by his side, he appears much calmer. 。Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu accepted their toasts from Lü Chiqin, Hui Peng and the others when they came over. 。Just as he put down his glass, Xiao Jingyu's phone rang. 。She picked up the phone and said, "Secretary Du, not yet. We are working hard..."ore. They were once the "road bullies" of Panshan City. This time, I don't know why they suddenly came to our Baoyuan County. 。First, detain these people and interrogate them thoroughly. Get to the bo...