Entering the officialdom by mistake and getting promoted quickly

Socializing in official circles is by no means about eating and drinking.

Every glass of wine has a suggestion, and every suggestion has deep meaning.

This night at the Qi Provincial Office in Beijing, everyone attended the dinner party. They had their own kitchens, their own canteens, and the food and wine were of the highest quality. However, what everyone cared about was not eating or drinking.

Socializing is the original intention.

With so many people, 3 large tables were opened, with more than ten people at each table. You can find your own seat according to your level.

One of the small details was quite interesting. Sun Zhouzhou, the lowest ranking person, was actually at the main table. Although this man was frightened, he was extremely grateful. No matter how stupid he was, he could understand that this was Xia Shuo's favor for everyone.

They were both at the Beijing Office, but he was at the municipal level. He had dealt with the provincial Liaison Office in Beijing before, but he had never received such treatment at that time.

Not to mention the Beijing Office in the province, his Beijing Office in the city is also unflattering. Although it has the title of deputy director, it is actually no different from an errand boy.

People are most afraid of comparison!

The contrast is especially strong when one is down and out.

Compared with his previous encounters and his treatment tonight, Sun Zhouzhou's eyes were quietly moist, and he secretly glanced at Xia Shuo from time to time.

He really wanted to say some words of gratitude!

But he kept the words silently in his heart.

Tonight's banquet was special, and it was not convenient for him to say words of gratitude.

Although doing this is good for him and makes people feel that he is a grateful person, it may not be a good thing for Xia Shuo. It is easy for people to criticize Xia Shuo for trying to win people's hearts.

Therefore, he chose to keep it silently in his heart.

A person like him, who is in a downturn in officialdom, has seen too much flattery and contempt. Since he is grateful to Xia Shuo in his heart, he cannot do anything to harm him.

This night, he didn't dare to drink too much. Every time someone brought a drink, he would take a selective sip.

He wanted to stay awake so he could take care of Xia Shuo later.

He saw very clearly that Xia Shuo would definitely be drunk tonight. Everyone, regardless of their rank, would focus on Xia Shuo both inside and outside their words. This kind of situation is very common in official entertainment, and Xia Shuo would probably be drunk. Drunk.

Sure enough, I never heard a toast from the beginning to the end.

Sun Zhouzhou calculated silently and found that Xia Shuo drank at least 1 jin.

He was quite worried, but he didn't dare to help, so he could only keep warning himself that he must not get drunk tonight.

Because his level was too low, everyone didn't care about him. It was Xia Shuo's favor to let him sit at the main table, so almost no one tried to persuade him when drinking.

Since no one tried to persuade him, Sun Zhouzhou pretended to be a drunkard in the drinking bureau. He only drank a small sip at a time, and only had two drinks in total during the whole process.

He managed to retain his sobriety.

He didn't feel drunk at all.

This dinner lasted for more than two hours, and until 1 o'clock in the evening, everyone was still a little unfinished.

It was at this time that an important figure appeared.

Surprisingly, Vice Governor Liu came back from his work and took the initiative to join the drinking party. Moreover, as soon as he got to the table, he suggested that Xia Shuo have a drink with him.

A leader at the deputy ministerial level, and a leader of Qi Province. On this occasion, Xia Shuo could not refuse under any circumstances.

So, I drank 1 large cup.

Sun Zhouzhou became more and more worried. Xia Shuo had already drank 1 catty and 2 taels.

After thinking about it, he finally decided to go all out, so he pretended to be impatient and said to Xia Shuo, like an official who didn't understand the rules: "Director Xia, we are still waiting over there..."

After he finished speaking, he immediately noticed that everyone at the table was staring at him. Even Vice Governor Liu had a slightly displeased look on his face.

Sun Zhouzhou's heart was pounding, and the heavy pressure made him feel sweat on his back.

But since he had made up his mind to protect Xia Shuo and had already risked his life, he could no longer look back. So he spoke again and said to Vice Governor Liu: "Leader, I, I... our side..."

Vice Governor Liu waved his hand, bowed his head and asked a person sitting next to him. Soon, Vice Governor Liu learned the specific situation.

As expected of a deputy ministerial leader, he has a broader mind than everyone present. The deputy governor nodded slightly, indicating that he already knew the reason.

But Vice Governor Liu did not pay attention to Sun Zhouzhou. Instead, he looked at Xia Shuo cordially and kindly and asked, "Comrade Xiao Xia, are you going to stay here or go there?"

The dignified deputy ministerial leader actually used the word "ask for opinions", and everyone in the audience suddenly trembled, feeling that they didn't pay enough attention to Xia Shuo.

In front of everyone, Xia Shuo seemed to be drunk and unconscious, and stammered: "Report... report to the governor, I will go over there. I promised Sun Zhou Zhou that I would help him do something, and be... a good person, and you must be disciplined. Promise, promise... don't make it lightly, you have to do it when you promise, don't... live up to others' expectations."

These words were stuttered, and everyone who heard them frowned, and they could see that Xia Shuo was quite drunk.

Only Vice Governor Liu patted the table gently, with indescribable appreciation in his tone, and said loudly: "It's a good promise, and a good one to live up to others. Comrade Xiaoxia, you are very good."

He paused slightly as he spoke, then looked at Xia Shuo thoughtfully and said, "I approve, you can leave early."

Xia Shuo said "Ah" and seemed to be struggling to stand up. However, after standing halfway, he suddenly sat back down and his sitting posture seemed a bit crooked.

Sun Zhouzhou seized the opportunity, immediately stepped forward to support Xia Shuo, and said to Vice Governor Liu: "Leader, I..."

Vice Governor Liu didn't need him to finish his words, he already spoke in a kind tone and said: "Take good care of Comrade Xia Shuo, and don't try to persuade him when you go to your place. This is the task I give you, and it is also to support you. No matter who wants to trick Xia Shuo, you should use my words to deal with them."

Sun Zhouzhou nodded quickly, with a respectful and grateful tone, and said: "Thank you, leader, for caring and caring."

Vice Governor Liu said "hmm" and signaled: "Help Comrade Xia Shuo leave. You will have a little hard work tonight."

Sun Zhouzhou obeyed and helped Xia Shuo out.

When I just walked to the door, I didn't expect Vice Governor Liu to suddenly say again: "As for your matter, I just heard about it. If Comrade Xia Shuo has difficulty in handling it, I can also help you..."

Sun Zhouzhou turned around in shock.

Everyone present was also shocked.

Everyone realized that Vice Governor Liu was looking for Xia Shuo's face, not because he sympathized with Sun Zhouzhou. How could a deputy ministerial leader care about a deputy department level...

Sun Zhouzhou bowed deeply, his tone almost trembling, and said: "Thank you...Thank you, leader."

Vice Governor Liu didn't speak again this time, apparently signaling for him to help Xia Shuo leave.

In everyone's envious eyes, Sun Zhouzhou helped Xia Shuo go out.

After the two people left, everyone here began to flatter Vice Governor Liu, but Vice Governor Liu had a deep gaze, looking leisurely in the direction of the door, and said meaningfully: "Comrade Xia Shuo, you have a bright future."

This deputy ministerial leader of Qi Province must have heard some rumors while working outside today.

Or maybe it was because of the calls Mr. Gu made, and one of them was probably the person Vice Governor Liu was visiting, so Vice Governor Liu was given a few words of advice.

At this level of officialdom, people have a long-term view of things, so Vice Governor Liu will only participate in this dinner after he returns.

He only had one drink with Xia Shuo, and he took the initiative to invite Xia Shuo to drink with him.

As for the toasts offered by other people present, Vice Governor Liu flatly refused them all.

Under such comparison, everyone became more and more aware that comrade Xia Shuo, even Vice Governor Liu, valued him.