Chapter 524

"No, Sister Su, I'm going to buy a box of good cigarettes. I can't let people smoke my ten-yuan cigarettes when I meet Director Yang later." Only then did he explain the reason.

Su Qing thought that this kid was quite thoughtful, and his brain was really not generally smart, so she smiled and said: "That's fine, hurry up, sister will wait for you in the car."

"Hmm." He nodded, got out of the car, trotted to the ATM next to the hotel, and withdrew 20,000 yuan, the daily limit for withdrawals. This 20,000 yuan was not for buying cigarettes and eating, but for another purpose. He intended to give it to Director Yang as a meeting gift. Even if he couldn't help much in the exam, he would have to mix in Xijing City in the future. No matter how big or small the figures in the province were, he had to know one by one. To achieve something in the officialdom, relationships had to be cleared from bottom to top.

He put the two stacks of RMB into his jacket pocket, went to a nearby tobacco and liquor store to specifically buy a box of the most expensive cigarettes in the store, "He Tianxia" made by Hunan China Tobacco Industry, 160 yuan a box, which was high-class enough. In order not to make people feel that this box of cigarettes was specifically bought for him, he tore open the cigarette box and took one out while walking toward Su Qing's car. Sure enough, good cigarettes were different. The filter tip alone was half the length of the whole cigarette, and the appearance packaging was very high-class. He lit one, smoked it while sitting in the car and leaving.

"What cigarettes did you buy?" Su Qing asked.

"Smoking this." He took a puff of smoke into his nose and savored it carefully. The taste was cottony and smooth, without any irritation. It was truly a good cigarette.

"What is this cigarette called?" Su Qing looked at the cigarette in his mouth and asked with interest.

"He Tianxia."

"What a grand name." Su Qing smiled faintly. Because the car window was closed, he only smoked a few puffs, and the car was filled with smoke. Suddenly, Su Qing was choked and coughed several times.

"Sister Su, I'm sorry, I won't smoke anymore, I'll throw it out." Seeing her coughing, he quickly reached out and pressed the button to lower the window, and threw the cigarette worth more than eight yuan out of the window.

Su Qing coughed a few times, and he also threw away the cigarette. The smoke in the car gradually dissipated. She took out a tissue and wiped her eyes that were red from choking, smiled faintly and said: "Sister doesn't like the smell of smoke much, just endure it, smoke again when eating, let's go." As she spoke, she started the car, shifted gears, and drove to the agreed place.

Arriving at Xiangyue Restaurant on Dongdajie, Su Qing found a parking space and stopped the car slowly. After getting off the car, Zhao Desan followed her into Xiangyue Restaurant.

In the lobby, Su Qing made a call, and Director Yang of the Examination Office walked down from upstairs in a hurry, greeted her with a face full of smiles and enthusiasm: "Minister Su is here."

"When did Director Yang arrive?" Su Qing asked with a light smile.

"Just arrived." Director Yang said with a smile while looking at Zhao Desan.

Su Qing then introduced: "Director Yang, let me introduce you, this is Zhao Desan, Comrade Xiao Zhao, a distant relative of mine."

While Zhao Desan was wondering how he became her distant relative, the middle-aged man with glasses and a fat face in front of him stretched out his hand enthusiastically with a smile to greet him: "Hello."

Zhao Desan quickly shook hands and smiled: "Director Yang, hello."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Su Qing said: "Alright, let's talk while eating."

Director Yang took the two to the second floor to a private seat. After sitting down, Su Qing called the waiter and asked Director Yang to order dishes. He smiled and shirked: "Minister Su, you order."

"Why be so polite? Director Yang, just order whatever you like to eat. Isn't it just a casual meal? Why be so polite." Su Qing smiled and pushed the menu to him.

From the conversation between the two and this man's enthusiasm for Su Qing, Zhao Desan felt that Su Qing was particularly amazing. A dignified Director of the Examination Office of the Provincial Personnel Department appeared submissive in front of her. Not only did he feel that his future was bright, but he had already stood at a new starting point in life, full of ambition, and full of information about the future.

Director Yang then ordered a few dishes according to the menu, and then asked Su Qing with enthusiasm and a smile: "Minister Su, what do you like to eat? I'll help you order."

"I can eat anything. Director Yang, don't be polite. It's too shabby to order just these two dishes. I'm afraid it's not like this when you go out for social engagements, right?" Su Qing said with a devilish smile.

Director Yang laughed, added two more dishes, and pushed the menu to Su Qing. Su Qing looked at the menu, ordered two dishes she liked, and asked Zhao Desan to order.

Zhao Desan understood that he had to fight to pay the bill today no matter what, so although it was a casual meal, he still ordered several more expensive dishes before returning the menu to the waiter. He also took out the box of "He Tianxia" he had in his pocket, took one out, and presented it to Director Yang with both hands: "Director Yang, smoke."

Because he was someone brought by Su Qing, Director Yang also politely took the cigarette and thanked him with a smile. Zhao Desan bent over to help him light it before stopping.

"Where does Comrade Xiao Zhao work?" Director Yang asked with a smile while smoking.

"Yuyang City Coal Bureau." He replied with a polite smile.

Su Qing added: "Section Chief of the Safety and Quality Section of the Yuyang City Coal Bureau, in charge of safety production management in coal in Yuyang City."

Hearing the work he was engaged in, this Director Yang not only showed surprise: "Section Chief of the Safety and Quality Section of the Yuyang City Coal Bureau? Comrade Xiao Zhao doesn't look very old, maybe twenty-six or twenty-seven?"

"Twenty-seven." Zhao Desan smiled and deliberately said his age one year older.

Director Yang smiled with admiration: "Really can't tell, Xiao Li is really capable, being a Section Chief at such a young age, amazing, amazing."

"Director Yang, you flatter me." Zhao Desan said modestly.

"Is Comrade Xiao Zhao here in Xijing to do something by the way to see Minister Su or?" Director Yang was quite curious about his appearance in the province and being with Su Qing.

Su Qing took a sip of tea and said: "Director Yang, actually, I invited you to have a meal together today to ask you for a favor."

"What is it? Minister Su, you say it. As long as I can help, I will definitely do my best." He would definitely spare no effort to help the Minister of the Organization Department.

Su Qing looked at Zhao Desan and said to Director Yang with a smile: "Old Yang, then I'll get straight to the point. It's like this, this distant relative of mine doesn't want to work in Yuyang City anymore and wants to develop in the province. Isn't there a unified recruitment civil service exam for the Provincial Committee the day after tomorrow? My cousin also signed up for it, for the staff position in the Planning Division of the Provincial Construction Committee."

Su Qing said half of what she had to say. As a person in the officialdom, Director Yang had already understood her intention for the remaining part. He nodded with a smile, and at the same time felt very puzzled and said: "Comrade Xiao Zhao is so young and has already reached the position of Section Chief in Yuyang City, why do you want to take the exam for a staff position in the Construction Committee?"

"He, he wants to develop in the province. Generally speaking, he is doing quite well in Yuyang. My cousin has no problem with his work ability and has a sense of career, so he plans to work in the province. Although he has also reviewed and read books, he has to go to the mines to inspect and do things in his work. I guess he doesn't have time to read books properly. I'm afraid he doesn't have much confidence in the exam the day after tomorrow."

Su Qing had been in the officialdom for many years, and some things she said were very tactful, making Zhao Desan, who was new to the world, feel that when officials deal with each other, they don't need to make things very clear. It seems that he needs to learn more about this language exchange, which is also a subject that should not be underestimated.

Although Su Qing didn't explain, Director Yang had already understood her intention from her words. When he received her call in the afternoon saying he wanted to invite him to a meal, he knew there must be something. A high-level official who could take the initiative to invite him to a meal must have a reason. So Director Yang smiled knowingly and said: "Minister Su, since this is the case, then don't worry. You don't have to worry about Comrade Xiao Zhao's exam results. I believe that Comrade Xiao Zhao can reach the position of Section Chief in Yuyang City at such a young age, and he must have his own merits. There will be no problem with the written test, and I think there should be no problem with the interview."

Su Qing heard him agree so tactfully, and smiled with satisfaction: "Then thank you, Old Yang."

Director Yang smiled: "Minister Su, you are too polite, it's just a small effort."

At this time, the dishes began to be served, so Su Qing greeted him to eat dishes enthusiastically, chatting while eating. After getting along for a while, Zhao Desan was no longer as slightly restrained as before. Once he let go of his nature, he couldn't help but agree, so he called the waiter to order a bottle of Moutai, poured wine to toast him and Su Qing.