The flowers in the factory of rebirth are too fierce

The meal was a feast for both the guests and the host, and Bai Mingde was very satisfied.

He sat in the position of deputy minister of the Ministry of Metallurgy for many years. His wife for many years became a mother-in-law and finally became the top leader.

Today's dinner made him realize the difference between a top leader and a deputy.

When he was a deputy in the past, some people came to report to him, and everyone was equally polite to him. But Bai Mingde knew in his heart that that kind of politeness was just superficial.

Now that he has just become the leader, the bosses of several major steel companies are rushing over to pay homage and treat him to a meal. This was unthinkable in the past.

This is the benefit that power brings!

No wonder everyone likes to be the leader.

"Director Bai, I have one more thing to report to you, which is about the Steel Industry Association." Lin Zhiyuan took the initiative to speak.

When the Iron and Steel Industry Association was first established, Xia Pengchi, then Minister of Metallurgy, served as president. Later, Li Zhenshan was promoted to minister, and Li Zhenshan took over as president.

Now that Li Zhenshan has gone to the large enterprise working committee and Bai Mingde has become the director, it stands to reason that Bai Mingde should be the president of the Steel Industry Association.

Although the Steel Industry Association is a non-governmental organization on the surface, it has done many major things in recent years, such as unifying steel export prices and importing iron ore. Just this year, the industry association expanded again, adding eight new member units.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the steel industry association can definitely make a difference, especially in the context of the weakening of the functions of the Ministry of Finance Reform Bureau. If the bureau wants to increase its influence, the industry association is the best tool.

Lin Zhiyuan raised this issue because he was actually worried that the replacement of the old and new president would have a certain impact on the work of the industry association. Although the president basically does not care about anything, specific affairs are handled by the secretary-general in coordination with several vice-president-level units. We did it together. But after all, Bai Mingde is now the director of the Metallurgical Industry Bureau, so he should be the chairman.

As soon as Lin Zhiyuan raised this question, Bai Mingde immediately waved his hand, "Zhiyuan, Director Li, no, I called you Shunzui. Now you should call me Director Li. Director Li has just arrived at the new unit not long ago and is very busy at work. We can't disturb you at this time." Leader, let’s discuss this matter later!”

Lin Zhiyuan thought for a while, "Director Bai, it happens that the Yangcheng branch will be officially put into operation in November this year. I plan to invite all member units of the industry association to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony. There will be more people at that time. Why don't we take this opportunity to hold an association event?" ..." Lin Zhiyuan didn't finish his words, but everyone understood the meaning.

"Zhiyuan is very careful and thinks very comprehensively." Bai Mingde smiled softly.

The dinner is over.

Lin Zhiyuan and Jin Huaying personally walked to the door of the Beijing Office and watched Bai Mingde and Wan Kaijie get into the car.

Until the car's taillights could no longer be seen, Jin Huaying and Lin Zhiyuan walked back side by side.

"I'll call Director Li tomorrow and see if I can ask him out." Jin Huaying breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. One of the two major things she had to do in Beijing was completed. As for Li Zhenshan, she was so familiar with him that everyone was so familiar with him. There are not so many politenesses, but it will be more relaxed.

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The next morning, Jin Huaying personally called Li Zhenshan, "Director Li, this is Huaying. Zhiyuan and I have arrived in Yanjing. I wonder when the leader will have time to meet us?"

"It's nonsense, Huaying, what do you think you are doing to join in the fun? What's the relationship between us? Do you need to make a special trip?"

"Haha, leader, you are here, you have to meet me!"

Li Zhenshan thought for a moment, "To be honest with you, I've turned down all my dinner invitations these days. You two are creating a problem for me!"

When you become an official to a certain extent, you really have to take into account the impact.

Bai Mingde's refusal to go to the Yanjing Hotel was the same as Li Zhenshan's refusal to accept the invitation. Especially during the critical period when they took office as new officials, they were afraid of being said to be complacent.

"Boss, why don't you come to the Beijing Office in the evening? I'll ask Xiang Yang to hire a chef, and we can have some wine behind closed doors."

There was no movement on the other end of the phone for a long time. After a long time, Li Zhenshan finally spoke, "Let's forget it. Yanjing is a very complicated place with many people and complicated eyes. If someone sees you, you will be gossiped about."

Just when Jin Huaying and Lin Zhiyuan thought that Li Zhenshan would definitely reject them, Li Zhenshan suddenly said, "Are you living in the Liaison Office in Beijing? Let's do it! I will ask Luo Lang to pick you up in the evening and come to my house for dinner. It will happen to be with you." Let the two of you talk about something serious."

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At six o'clock in the evening, Li Zhenshan's secretary Luo Lang arrived at the Legang Office in Beijing on time and met Jin Huaying and Lin Zhiyuan.

"Mr. Jin, Mr. Lin, the director asked me to pick you up."

Lin Zhiyuan and Luo Lang were very familiar with each other. When Luo Lang was able to become Li Zhenshan's secretary, Lin Zhiyuan even said a few good words to him.

"Ronaldo has followed the director to the new unit, are you still getting used to it?"

Luo Lang knew the personal relationship between Lin Zhiyuan and Li Zhenshan, and was very respectful to Lin Zhiyuan, "Mr. Lin, it's okay, but the large enterprise working committee is a new unit that has just been established. It has a lot of work and is very busy. These days I work overtime every day with the director until late at night, and today I am borrowing your help so that I can get off work early."

The two got into the car brought by Luo Lang and left the Beijing Office.

At this time in Yanjing, the traffic on the road was already very congested. It was also the evening rush hour. The car was moving very slowly. After driving for a full hour, the car arrived at Wanshou Road in Haidian District and turned right into a large building guarded by armed police. hospital.

The armed police soldier standing guard at the door saw the pass posted on the windshield in front of the car and directly raised the bar to let him through.

Two years ago, Li Zhenshan moved here from the compound of the Ministry of Metallurgy.

This compound has better security and is staffed by senior leaders.

The car stopped in front of a small building.

Lin Zhiyuan and Jin Huaying got out of the car and followed Luo Lang into the building.

Li Zhenshan's wife Guo Ting had already been waiting at the door.

"Mr. Jin, Zhiyuan, you are here, please come in." Guo Ting let them in enthusiastically.

Li Zhenshan was sitting on the sofa watching TV in his home clothes. When he saw the two of them coming in, he got up and led them directly to the restaurant, "Huaying, Zhiyuan, I'm really sorry, I can only invite you to my house for dinner today."

Lin Zhiyuan observed Li Zhenshan carefully, and there was no joy at being promoted on his face. Instead, he looked sad and heavy.

They were all old acquaintances, so they sat down directly without any need for fussy politeness.

The waiter of the Li family brought out the dishes. Luo Lang opened a bottle of Maotai, poured the wine and was about to go out, but was stopped by Li Zhenshan. "Luo Lang, sit down too. There are no outsiders today. You also have a drink and help." I’ll take good care of them both.”

Just like yesterday, Jin Huaying held a wine glass, toasted Li Zhenshan with a glass of wine, and said a few words of congratulations.

But Li Zhenshan kept shaking his head, "Huaying, to be honest, this seat is not easy to sit in. We both came from the metallurgical system, and our minds are filled with things related to steel. For other types of enterprises, I have never been in contact with it, so I am suddenly asked to take charge of such a large business, which makes me a little trepidatious."