Chapter 426: Conflict is Apparent

aid, "Secretary Xiong hasn't gone to sleep yet, Minister Sima can come over. " 。 Sima Yue bumped into the room door and walked towards Secretary Xiong's room on the same floor. 。Entering the suite, X...Xiao Jingyu's face, instead of showing joy, had a tinge of worry. She said: "Without the support of the city government, it will be very difficult for your county to investigate and handle the issue of 'setting off fireworks'. You might even encounter strong resistance and be unable to make any progress at all." 。"Xiao Zheng saw that Xiao Jingyu was a bit nervous, so he deliberately wanted to ease the atmosphere. He smiled and said, "Mayor Xiao, are you going to let me just stand here We're here to eat!" Xiao Jingyu was taken aback for a moment, but then a smile appeared on his face, and his whole person looked softer and more relaxed than before. He said, "Today, didn't we agree that you would treat us to a meal If you don't sit down, how can I, the guest, sit"Xiao Zheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's right, that's right, it's my mistake." 。"Today, I'm treating!" Xiao Zheng said as he walked over, sat down first, and then said, "Mayor Xiao, Haiyan, please have a seat." 。Li Haiyan felt a slight ease in her heart. Over the past two days, she had clearly sensed that Mayor Xiao's mood was somewhat depressed. A heavy air seemed to surround him, making it difficult to breathe. 。

Just now, Mayor Xiao said to Xiao Zheng, "Wasn't it agreed that you would treat us" Mayor Xiao was able to joke around now, which meant her depressed mood had loosened a bit. The cloud of gloom surrounding her seemed to have been moved slightly, and sunshine was shining in through the crack. >>> 。No one else in the entire city government could do that. Xiao County Head, with just two or three sentences, could make Mayor Xiao's mood brighten. Doesn't this also show that in Mayor Xiao's heart, Xiao County Head is different from everyone elseOf course, Li Haiyan herself was very clear that Xiao Zheng was different from everyone else in her heart. 。So seeing Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Zheng admiring each other and able to comfort each other, to say that Li Haiyan's heart wasn't a little jealous would be a lie. 。But, she knew more clearly that if Mayor Xiao truly had feelings for her Master, she couldn't interfere anymore. She could only put her own feelings for Xiao Zheng in her heart and not let anyone know. 。Xiao Jingyu was her Bole, one cannot be ungrateful to their benefactor. Li Haiyan's heart is very simple. 。These thoughts flashed like lightning dragons, quickly flitting through Li Haiyan's mind. 。Then, she quickly picked up the teapot on the table and served tea for Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Zheng. 。At this time, the driver Xiao Zhong also came in. 。Xiao Zheng said to him, "Xiao Zhong, come sit here." 。“Xiao County magistrate, I'll just sit at the door and wait for the dishes to be served so it’s more convenient,” Ke Xiaozhong said. 。Xiao Zheng asked, "Have you ordered all the dishes" Xia Zhong said, "Yes, I've ordered them all. They are all signature dishes, six vegetables and one soup." 。"Xiao Zhang asked, 'Is that enough' Before Xiao Zhong could speak, Xiao Jingyu said, 'That's enough. Eat until you're full, don't waste it.'" 。"Xiao Zheng said, "Let's have a drink. I haven't had a drink with Mayor Xiao in ages. Let's chat while we drink and relax today." 。Xiao Jingyu really hasn't touched much alcohol lately. Ever since the "firecracker" incident weighed on her mind, she's felt like there was a lump in her stomach that she couldn't digest, feeling very uncomfortable and with no desire to drink at all. So when she attends social gatherings, she either replaces alcohol with tea or drinks some beverages. 。However, today when Xiao Zheng mentioned it, she actually felt like having a drink. 。It seems that drinking is entirely a matter of personal preference. When dining with some people, you might not even want to touch alcohol; but with others, you'd be tempted to drink until you're completely inebriated. And when dining with certain individuals, raising a glass feels like adding a layer of luster and color to life, leaving a lasting impression. 。For Xiao Jingyu, having a meal with Xiao Zheng should belong to the last kind. 。So, Xiao Jingyu readily said: "Sure." 。Xiao Zheng said to Xiao Zhong, "Go get a bottle of red wine from my trunk." 。"Little Zhong grinned, showing his front teeth: “I’ve got it. I’ll have the waiter open it.” 。"Xiao Zheng nodded with a smile and said, "Okay" 。"Li Haiyan also chimed in, "Xiao Zhong is truly capable!"

At this moment, the waiter came in, bringing red wine and the first dish, a wine-brewed silverfish soup. 。Xiao Jingyu said: "Haiyan, you should have some too." 。"Li Haiyan said, "Mayor Xiao, I won't drink anymore. I'll make sure your service is excellent." 。I'll go to the nearby store and buy some dried fish. My parents like to eat dried fish, and it's not easy to buy in the mountain town. 。"Xiao Jingyu said, “That's good too, I need to be filial to my parents at home.” 。。But it was precisely this ordinariness and warmth that made Xiao Jingyu feel envious. 。In contrast, Xiao Jingyu's father treated her as a tool for family alliances, completely disregarding her personal thoughts and wishes. 。So, in Xiao Jingyu's impression, her father, besides giving her pressure with a stern face, didn't give her any warm memories. 。Li Haiyan poured wine for Xiao Jingyu and Xiao Zheng, while she and Xiao Zhong had tea. 。Xiao Jingyu's driver was, after all, assigned by the municipal government. Xiao Jingyu's feeling toward this driver was just so-so, and she didn't feel very trusting towards him. Therefore, after sending him off, Xiao Jingyu let the driver go back. She would directly take Xiao Zheng's car back later. 。Xiao Zheng clinked glasses with Xiao Jingyu, took a sip, and then the dishes began to arrive one after another. 。After Xia Zhong finished his meal, he got up and said he was going downstairs. Li Haiyan said she was also going to buy dried fish, so the two of them went out together and closed the private room door behind them. 。"I'll drive you, " Xiao Zhong said to Li Haiyan as they stepped outside. "You can put the dried fish in my car since you bought some anyway." 。Li Haiyan said: "No, I just saw a dried fish shop next door. It's only dozens of meters away, no need to drive." 。Here, you help keep watch and don't let unauthorized personnel disturb the two leaders. They have important matters to discuss today. 。Only then did Xiao Zhong realize that Li Haiyan's saying "buy dried fish" was actually a bigger reason to give the two leaders space to discuss things privately. 。Xiaochong saw a wooden chair at the foot of the stairs on the second floor, and said, "I'll just sit here and have some tea. No one will disturb the leaders." 。Li Haiyan nodded and said, "That's best." 。After Xiao Zhong and Haiyan left, only Xiao Zheng and Xiao Jingyu remained in the private room. Now it was time to discuss important matters. 。Xiao Jingyu asked, "What are you going to do" Xiao Zheng then told Xiao Jingyu the plan he had discussed with Guan Wenwei and Xu Changyun. 。The general idea is that with the city's main leaders taking an ambiguous attitude towards this "setting off fireworks" incident and the county leaders remaining silent, Xiao Zheng, Guan Wenwei, and Xu Changyun plan to take extreme measures. 。This very effective method is not to specifically target the act of "setting off fireworks," but rather to target the individuals who organize and carry out this activity. By addressing their personal issues and sending them to the police station, we can effectively nip the problem of "setting off fireworks" in the bud. 。Currently, they have apprehended several key individuals. Two of them are Wang and Bao, who were traveling from Jingzhou. The other is a master named "Zhou Muyun" from Anxian County. 。Xiao Zheng said that Director Xu Changyun has sent people to investigate these individuals. Once their illegal activities are found, they can be arrested. 。Your method is very good. 。"Xiao Jingyu listened more and more, finding this method feasible. 'This way, it can not only stop those illegal private financing activities from spreading in An County, but also hide your true intentions. Even some leaders above won't be able to make things difficult for you!'" Xiao Zheng said: "We are also helpless, so we have come up with this desperate plan." 。"Xiao Jingyu smiled and shook his head. “This is definitely not the ‘worst option’ you said, but the real best choice! Come, I'll toast you." 。“I’m delighted then,” 。Xiao Zheng poured half a cup for Xiao Jingyu and half a cup for himself. 。They raised their glasses, looked at each other, and drank the wine in their cups. 。Wei also saw a similar courage in Xiao Zheng, as well as a different way of thinking compared to ordinary people! This might be what they call mutual understanding, heroes appreciating heroes! Of cour...