Chapter 2852: Please rest more, Premier

After everyone had filled their glasses, Yu Ruizhi first raised his glass to Su Wenjun and said, "Old gentleman, I wish you a happy birthday. Let me toast you!"

Su Wenjun now knew that Yu Ruizhi was Yu Lao's grandson, and his status was extraordinary. That he could come to celebrate his birthday made Su Wenjun feel very happy. Of course, he also knew that Yu Ruizhi was mainly looking at his son's face. This son was truly too outstanding and had brought him too many surprises.

Su Wenjun raised his glass and said, "Ruizhi, thank you!"

Yu Ruizhi said, "Please don't be polite with me. Xinghui is my brother; isn't it a matter of course for me to come and celebrate your birthday?"

After finishing, Yu Ruizhi drank that glass of wine in one gulp, and he told Su Wenjun to drink as he pleased, just a sip would do, because Su Wenjun was old and his alcohol tolerance was only average, so he couldn't drink too much.

Next, Yu Ruoqiu, Chu Zheng, and Han Xiang Dong also toasted Su Wenjun one by one. Su Wenjun knew that their statuses were also extraordinary, which was a rare kind of respect for him.

This time for Su Wenjun's sixtieth birthday, Su Xinghui did not invite guests, because Su Xinghui knew that with his status, if he invited guests, those subordinates who liked to curry favor would definitely come to celebrate his father's birthday. By then, the commotion would be too big, and they would have to give gifts. It was difficult to accept or not accept such gifts, so he simply didn't invite anyone.

Although Su Xinghui didn't invite guests, Su Wenjun didn't feel regretful. Now that these few extraordinary guests had come to celebrate his birthday, he was even happier.

After Yu Ruizhi and the others finished toasting, it was Zhai Yingjie and Xia Song's turn to toast Su Wenjun respectively. Su Wenjun also drank a sip with each of them.

The guests had all toasted Su Wenjun, and next were the family members toasting Su Wenjun. Su Wenjun truly had a very happy sixtieth birthday.

Just as everyone was enjoying the wine and food, Su Xinghui's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Lu Zhenghong. He answered the phone, and Lu Zhenghong asked if he was at home. He said yes, and Lu Zhenghong then asked to speak to Su Wenjun.

Su Xinghui handed the phone to Su Wenjun. After Su Wenjun answered the phone, he started talking to Lu Zhenghong. Lu Zhenghong made this call, of course, specifically to wish Su Wenjun a happy sixtieth birthday.

Lu Zhenghong said he was busy working in Qinxi and couldn't come, asking Su Wenjun to forgive him. Su Wenjun quickly said, "In-law, you are busy with work, so go do your work. I am already very happy that you called me."

After talking to Lu Zhenghong for a few words, Song Qiaoli's voice came from the other end of the phone, also wishing Su Wenjun a happy birthday. Su Wenjun was very happy that his in-laws had specifically called to wish him a happy birthday.

For this sixtieth birthday, although it wasn't a big celebration, Su Wenjun felt that this made him happier than anything else.

After the meal was almost finished, everyone inserted six large candles into the big cake. After lighting them, Su Wenjun closed his eyes and made a wish, blowing out all six candles in one breath. Everyone sang the birthday song together, and Su Xinghui cut the big cake and gave everyone a piece. This birthday banquet reached its climax.

After the meal, Zhai Yingjie and Xia Song said goodbye. Zhai Yingjie had to take Xia Song to Qi Hongyu's house and then return to Baozhou. Su Xinghui told him to be careful on the road and pay attention to safety. He agreed and left.

In the few days before New Year's Eve, Su Xinghui followed the annual custom of buying a new set of clothes for each of his parents. This year, he also took his aunt and uncle to the street and bought them each a new set of clothes, which made the two old people beam with joy.

His aunt and uncle had lived in the countryside of Qingyuzui all their lives and rarely even went to the streets of Jiangcheng. This year, they were able to spend the New Year in Jingcheng, and their nephew even took them to such a high-end shopping mall to buy such good clothes. They felt they were truly content.

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, Su Xinghui received a call. This call was from Xiao Liu, a staff member in Premier Nan's office. He said that Premier Nan invited him to come to his office at 1:30 PM today to meet.

Su Xinghui, of course, agreed immediately after hearing this. How precious was Premier Nan's time before the Spring Festival, yet he could still spare time to meet with him. This opportunity was too rare.

At 1:15 PM, Su Xinghui arrived at Premier Nan's office on time. Xiao Liu let him into the outer room of Premier Nan's office. Xiao Liu could be considered an acquaintance of his. He brewed a cup of tea for Su Xinghui and let him sit there to wait for Premier Nan. He said that Premier Nan had a foreign affairs activity and would return to the office immediately after it ended. He had half an hour to see Su Xinghui.

Su Xinghui thanked Xiao Liu. Xiao Liu said "You're welcome" and went out.

If it were an ordinary person waiting here to see the Premier, they would certainly be trembling with fear. However, Su Xinghui couldn't remember how many times he had seen Premier Nan, so he was relatively composed, drinking tea while waiting for Premier Nan.

At exactly 1:30 PM, Premier Nan walked in from outside with long strides. His daily schedule was almost accurate to the second, so his return time was also almost precise to the minute.

Seeing Premier Nan return, Su Xinghui quickly stood up. Premier Nan smiled and said, "Have you been waiting long?"

Su Xinghui said, "No, I just arrived a little while ago."

Premier Nan didn't stop his pace and went directly into the inner room, letting Su Xinghui enter as well. He said to Su Xinghui, "Sit wherever you like."

As soon as Premier Nan came in, a staff member brought a few documents for him to sign. Premier Nan looked at those documents very quickly, signed them with a flourish, and handed the documents to the staff member.

After the staff member went out, Premier Nan asked, "When did you return to Jingcheng?"

Su Xinghui said, "I returned the day before yesterday. I originally wanted to come and pay you an early New Year visit, but I was afraid your work was too busy and would disturb you."

Premier Nan laughed and said, "We are old friends. Why are you being so polite with me? If you want to come, just call Xiao Liu directly."

Su Xinghui said, "That won't do. Your work is too busy and your time is too precious. I can't disturb you too much."

Premier Nan's daily work was indeed too much; "busy with a thousand things every day" was the best way to describe his work state. The maximum time he could rest every day was no more than six hours. It could be said that every minute of rest time was very precious to him, so Su Xinghui indeed did not want to disturb him too much.

Premier Nan could, of course, feel Su Xinghui's sincerity and the concern for him in his words. He nodded and said, "Thank you for your understanding. By the way, you've been in Baozhou for three months now, right? How is the situation?"

Su Xinghui said, "The situation is pretty good. I am currently in charge of culture, education, health, tourism, and other work..."

Su Xinghui introduced the situation of the work he was in charge of to Premier Nan. Premier Nan listened very carefully and seriously, occasionally asking about details. In fact, for a Premier like him, the work of a city was really not a big deal, but he still specifically called Su Xinghui over to ask, which was entirely his concern for Su Xinghui.