Chapter 3143

Zhao Desan could see from Gao Haiping's facial expression that this old fox had been holding a grudge against him ever since He Liping criticized him to his face, thinking that he had kicked him while he was down in front of He Liping. However, Zhao Desan maintained his consistent approachable style. Not only was he not affected by Gao Haiping's cold and indifferent attitude, but he felt that the more Gao Haiping's emotions were revealed, the more it showed that this old guy couldn't hold his temper. All along, what Zhao Desan feared most wasn't this kind of opponent who couldn't hold his temper and easily exploded to his face; what he feared most were those opponents who always wore a smiling tiger image. Those people often looked smiling, approachable, polite, and courteous, but they were the most deep-seated and unfathomable. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated." Regarding Gao Haiping's type, Zhao Desan was confident that he would always be in an advantageous position in their work as both opponents and partners, making it impossible for him to ever replace him.

Zhao Desan lit his cigarette, smiled, and said unhurriedly, "Old Gao, nothing much. Since you were passing by, I just wanted to chat with you. Don't take Director He's words to heart. She's just that kind of impatient person. As the saying goes, 'beating is affection, scolding is love,' if no one beats or scolds you, no one loves you, right? Director He being able to criticize you doesn't that just show she values Director Gao? Isn't it? Actually, let me say, this matter isn't entirely your fault. It's also my fault for not managing the people below well. Director Gao, the starting point of the systems you formulated is good, but maybe you didn't consider the actual situation. Just like Director He said, in a unit, if male and female comrades can't even get along, the connection and cooperation in work links will definitely have problems. Don't you think so, Director Gao?"

Although Zhao Desan's attitude was very gentle, it was ultimately caused by Gao Haiping's ridiculous systems that came on a whim. Speaking of this, Gao Haiping's face became a bit awkward. It was fine that He Liping criticized him; she was a leader, and he endured it. But because of this, his reputation in the unit could be considered rotten, rotten to the point of total failure. Even those old comrades who had always stood on his side had a tendency to split from his battle line, which made Gao Haiping feel crisis-ridden. At this time, he also realized that he needed to hide his edge, so he nodded with an attitude of forbearance and said reflectively, "Director Liu, what you said is also right. Through this matter, I have also reflected on it and feel that I really didn't consider the actual situation in work. It seems that just like Director He said, I still have to learn and ask for advice from you, Director Liu, in the future."

"Learning and asking for advice, I wouldn't dare. You can't deny a person because of one thing. Director Gao, you have had rich work experience and adaptability in the Construction Committee for so many years. I am still young and have no work experience, so I should learn from you," Zhao Desan said with a 'hehe' laugh.

Gao Haiping said with a fake smile, "Then let's learn from each other."

Zhao Desan smiled and said, "Right, learn from each other, hehe..." After laughing, Zhao Desan continued, "Director Gao, look, since the higher-ups arranged for us both to be responsible for the work of the District Construction Committee, I think that in future work, we still need to communicate more, discuss more, cooperate with each other, collaborate with each other, learn from each other's strengths to offset weaknesses, and fully exert our cooperative relationship. Only in this way can we improve the unit's work. Don't you think so?"

"Director Liu is right, but you are the number one, everything should be based on you," Gao Haiping said with a fake smile.

Zhao Desan laughed and then changed the subject, "By the way, Director Gao, that little Liu who just came to the unit through public recruitment, I heard she is a relative of Director Zheng of our Provincial Construction Committee? Is she Director Zheng's niece?"

Gao Haiping realized that Zhao Desan already knew Liu Yue's identity, so he nodded noncommittally and said, "Yes, she is Director Zheng's niece."

Zhao Desan said with a bit of complaint, "Old Gao, look at you, this isn't right, is it? Since this is the case, wouldn't it have been enough to tell the team leaders early? Just let little Liu come to work directly. Why do all that? If it weren't for your insistence, Old Gao, I and Old Song and the others would have all been optimistic about that Zhao... Zhao Lei."

Gao Haiping smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Liu, you also know that the internet is too developed now, and there are too many people taking the civil service exam, and the competition is too fierce. The whole society is paying attention. This kind of thing cannot be too publicized. If it is spread on the internet and becomes a big deal, attracting the attention of higher-level leaders, and an investigation and accountability are carried out, none of us can escape the relationship. So, it's better to be low-key."

Zhao Desan felt that what Gao Haiping said was not unreasonable. He had personally witnessed the power of the internet. If it weren't for Xia Jian, in order to vent his dissatisfaction with being talented but not appreciated, publishing the process of Zheng Ru being promoted to deputy section chief through black-box operations on the internet, causing a huge uproar in society, and forcing the province to come forward to give an account to public opinion, ultimately stopping that personnel appointment, Zhao Desan would not have been able to pick up the bargain and eventually sit in the position of the current District Construction Committee Director. So, Zhao Desan nodded in agreement with Gao Haiping's words, "Director Gao, what you said is also true. But that girl Liu Yue is quite attentive, and she is quick to get started with work."

Gao Haiping laughed, "She graduated from the University of Architecture and Technology, and her major is relevant. Now isn't it advocated to be younger? Liu Yue coming to the unit can be considered as adding fresh blood to the unit."

Zhao Desan smiled and said, "Actually, I think Liu Yue being able to come to the unit is thanks to you, Director Gao. If it weren't for your insistence, maybe I and Old Song and the other old comrades would have turned her away and replaced her with that Zhao Lei. I think we should let Liu Yue find an opportunity to treat you to a meal, Director Gao."

Gao Haiping gave two dry laughs and said, "A meal is unnecessary. Liu Yue is quite attentive and bought me a pack of good cigarettes, but I don't know how Director Zheng found out and criticized me, saying I was still thinking of taking advantage of him."

"Is that so?" Zhao Desan really didn't know about this. No wonder Gao Haiping had been black-faced for the past two days. He thought it was because of He Liping's criticism, but it turned out there was another reason.

Gao Haiping laughed and said, "Someone must have been undermining me!" As he spoke, he glanced at Zhao Desan with suspicious eyes.

Zhao Desan smiled calmly and said, "A pack of cigarettes, it shouldn't go that far." But in his heart, it was a wave of surprise, because this was indeed his purpose in letting Liu Yue give Gao Haiping a gift: to alienate the relationship between Director Zheng and Gao Haiping.

Gao Haiping smiled coldly and said, "Director Liu, if there's nothing else, I'll go. I have something else to do."

Zhao Desan didn't try to keep him anymore and said, "That's fine, Old Gao, if you're busy, go ahead."

Gao Haiping smiled faintly, got up, and left Zhao Desan's office.

Watching Gao Haiping's black-faced appearance as he left his office, Zhao Desan felt another wave of surprise in his heart, thinking, damn it, you old bastard still want to fight with me, let's see who wins!

Just as Zhao Desan was feeling smug, the office door suddenly pushed open, and Han Wu sneaked into his office, looking around Zhao Desan's office with surprise, saying, "Brother Liu, why is your office so big?"

Zhao Desan hurriedly walked over from the desk and said, "Why didn't you call me from outside before coming in directly?"

Han Wu grinned and said, "Are you afraid that your brother would delay your good deeds?" As he spoke, he looked around the office and laughed wickedly, "No women here either."

"Fuck! What are you talking about! Let's go, let's talk in detail outside..." As he spoke, Zhao Desan pushed Han Wu out of the office. He was afraid that people in the unit would see a gangster like Han Wu, with his strange clothes and sneaky look, associating with him, which would be bad for his image.

Han Wu grabbed a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from Zhao Desan's desk and followed Zhao Desan out of the office with satisfaction.