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During the seven days of National Day, Cao Rui had a fulfilling life. He played chess with Lao Gao for a few days. In the last two days, he followed Lao Gao and pretended to be a tiger, and worked as a secretary for an old comrade for two days.

Before returning from Wude, Gao Shenghai told him:

"Xiao Rui, the main reason why I don't want to show up in public is that I am no longer in my seat and I can't afford some favors!"

Then Gao Shenghai told Cao Rui that when he went out, Wang Bibo, Peng Cao and others made such enthusiastic arrangements. Their purpose was to get some support for policies.

After Gao Shenghai accepted the benefits, he would inevitably use his connections to say hello and win some resources and funds for the Federation of Literary and Art Circles Writers Association.

He said:

“The cultural system is dominated by the Qingshui Yamen. The Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the Writers’ Association and other associations have very little funding. Especially the Writers’ Association, there is no special financial allocation, and their operations are based on alms once a year.

When I get someone’s calligraphy treasure, I have to arrange some funds for them later. I can’t let others work in vain..."

Cao Rui said:

"Uncle Gao, I also got someone else's calligraphy treasure, what should I do?"

Gao Shenghai Road:

"So you have to work hard! What others want for me is ready-made, and what they want for your future should not be delayed. Do you understand?"

When Gao Shenghai said this, Cao Rui understood more deeply. He used to work as an ordinary civil servant in the Yongping Radio, Film and Television Bureau, and his experience was limited. He did not have a deep understanding of what it was like to be a leader.

Following Gao Shenghai running all the way, he felt deeply. In Wude, he saw the world and broadened his horizons.

After returning to Yongping, Cao Rui called Song Chunbo of the Public Security Bureau, and then called the leaders of the Procuratorate and the Court.

He is now somewhat famous for writing articles in Yongping, and he cannot do without the political and legal front. Maintaining close contact with the political and legal front is a matter of fame and fortune!

Tong Yun called him to the office at work and threw him a pack of cigarettes:

"Cao Rui, let me tell you something. The unit's evaluation work is about to start in the second half of the year. You are a key member of the evaluation working group! You have just been promoted and may have to develop a little style. You must be mentally prepared!"

Cao Rui smiled. He knew Tong Yun's tricks. This year, Cao Rui would not be able to win the unit evaluation. It was rare for him to say so high-sounding.

The Radio, Film and Television Bureau has corporate attributes, and merit evaluation is related to performance-based pay. Anyway, Cao Rui has never received a merit position in so many years, so he is used to it.

"Don't be emotional, we mainly prefer old comrades!"

Cao Rui sneered, wondering if Chen Xinmin was an old comrade on the Yougang roster? Zheng Fei has been an excellent post for several consecutive years and is also an old comrade?

When Tong Yun came out of his office, he was in a bad mood. He wondered if it was time for him to change his environment?

Song Chunbo also invited him to the Public Security Bureau yesterday. Song Chunbo said:

"Cao Rui, you have at least two advantages in coming here. The first advantage is that you will definitely have more resources on my side. Second, I will definitely trust you fully. This is something you can't compare with in Radio and Television!"

Song Chunbo's speech was quite confident. He is now a deputy county leader. It is foreseeable that he will join the county standing committee after another two or three years. Cao Rui can follow him. It is better than being in the Radio, Film and Television Bureau, right?

"If you move a tree, you will die, but if you move a person, you will live." Cao Rui was still hesitant yesterday, but he was a little tempted today.

He was busy at work in the afternoon, and he received a call from an unknown person at around four o'clock.

"Hello, are you Cao Rui? I'm Wang Fei!"

Wang Fei? Cao Rui heard this name very well, but for a moment he couldn't think of the other party's identity.

"I'm Cao Rui, Secretary Wang... Oh, hello, hello! How can I serve you?" Cao Rui paused for a few seconds and remembered, isn't Wang Fei the current party secretary of Chengguan Town? ?

"Haha, Cao Rui, that's it. I'm going to ask you for a cup of tea and a light meal tonight. Is it inconvenient for you?"

"Uh..." Cao Rui was a little confused. He and Wang Fei had never interacted before, so why did a dinner party suddenly appear?

It was not easy for him to ask. He couldn't refuse the invitation from the leader of Wang Fei's family, so he agreed immediately.

The address Wang Fei mentioned was Jiangnan Street. Jiangnan Street is across the river. From the old city, you have to cross a bridge. Cao Rui took a taxi and walked to an orange orchard near the suburbs. He arrived at his destination.

There is a sign "Kumquat Villa" at the door. It is very quiet here. A rich woman about forty years old greets her at the door:

"Director Cao! Welcome!"

The woman turned around and shouted: "Wang Fei, Director Cao is here!"

Wang Fei, who is in his forties, is not tall and has a relatively easy-going temperament. He poked his head out from the corner of the house and waved to Cao Rui:

"Come here, come here! Over here!"

Cao Rui walked over, and Wang Fei led him around a corner to another cave, which was next to the river. In front of it was an orange grove. There were tables and tea sets on the open space. Sitting and drinking tea, you could see the scenery of both sides of the Lihe River. What a great place.

Cao Rui didn't have time to appreciate the scenery, because he suddenly saw a person - Ling Feng?

Ling Feng also saw him and said:

"Cao Rui, how is our Director Wang's family? Is it a wealthy family?"

Cao Rui said hurriedly: "This is really a paradise. Director Wang... knows how to live and enjoy!"

Wang Fei said:

"This is the homestead of my father-in-law's family. Fortunately, this is not Chengguan Town. Otherwise, if I build a house in such a place, I don't know how many people would be jealous!"

"Today is relatively simple, just a simple meal! Cao Rui, please have some drinks with Ling County!"

The food was home-cooked and the wine was Wude Daqu aged wine. Anyway, there were only three of us. Wang Fei told Cao Rui:

"Cao Rui, Ling County has taken office. I am no longer the secretary of Chengguan Town. I have followed Ling County to the government! The county magistrate called you by name today. He said that you are a great talent in Yongping. I need to get to know you... "

It suddenly dawned on Cao Rui that Wang Fei had been transferred and was now serving as the director of the county government office.

Cao Rui hurriedly picked up the wine glass and said:

"Lingxian, I'd like to toast you. Thank you for recommending me to Director Wang!"

Ling Feng smiled and said:

"You don't have to stand up, it's just the three of us drinking, just feel free!"

After Cao Rui toasted Ling Feng, he immediately toasted Wang Fei. After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere became harmonious.

At the wine table, everyone didn’t talk about work, but about the vast world. Ling Feng asked Cao Rui how he spent the National Day holiday, and Cao Rui said:

"I played chess with Uncle Gao, and then I took a break from my busy schedule to organize an event with Chairman Wang of the Municipal Writers Association..."

Cao Rui spoke in an understatement, but focused on a calligraphy work by Sun Yike. Ling Feng said:

"Sun Yike returned to Wude? Oops, I just missed it! Cao Rui, you must call me next time you have this opportunity. I will go and see him if I have some time off from my busy schedule!"

Then he told Cao Rui to frame Sun Yike's calligraphy carefully and cherish it even more.

Cao Rui felt extremely relaxed and casual while eating and chatting with Ling Feng, and did not feel as oppressive as chatting with the county magistrate.

Ling Feng was very talented and was in a high mood after drinking.