Chapter 3089

Su Xinghui grew increasingly puzzled. What was wrong with Wei Ziming today? What exactly did he want to say? He said to Wei Ziming, "Mayor, this is all part of my duty."

Wei Ziming laughed heartily and said, "Regardless, since you arrived in Baozhou, every aspect of Baozhou City's work has made significant progress. This is all thanks to you, so as the Mayor, I still have to thank you."

Su Xinghui could only offer a faint smile.

Wei Ziming suddenly said in an intimate tone, "Comrade Xinghui, next month is your father's sixtieth birthday, right? That is a big day. When the time comes, I will go to the capital to wish him a happy birthday."

This left Su Xinghui even more bewildered. Where had Wei Ziming heard that his father was turning sixty next month?

Su Wenjun would indeed turn sixty next month; his birthday was on the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month every year. The problem was, Su Xinghui would at most have a meal at home with his family to celebrate his father's birthday. He never invited outsiders, let alone Wei Ziming.

He was somewhat unsure of what Wei Ziming was trying to do. However, regardless of Wei Ziming's intentions, he could not agree to let him attend his father's birthday celebration. Wei Ziming was a man over fifty and his superior; to be so eager to celebrate his father's birthday surely meant he had something to ask for.

Moreover, this violated Su Xinghui's rules. Nowadays, no matter what Su Xinghui did, he did not host large banquets. At most, he would invite relatives to his home for a meal. This was to fundamentally cut off the path for subordinates to give him gifts.

Therefore, Su Xinghui said, "Mayor, there is no need for that. When my father celebrates his birthday, it has always been just a meal at home with the family. He has never had outside friends come to wish him a happy birthday, so this time will be no exception. I appreciate your kind intentions."

Wei Ziming laughed heartily and said, "The past is the past, but this time is different. This is his sixtieth birthday. In our Yanbei Province, a sixtieth birthday must be celebrated very grandly. No matter what, it must be held in a big way; it is good for the elderly, too."

Su Xinghui still shook his head firmly and said, "Mayor, you don't need to say any more about this. Our family cannot do that. My father has never liked such bustle. In the past, when my classmates went to our home to celebrate his birthday, he was unwilling. He just hopes for the family to be together; he does not like outsiders in the house."

In truth, there was no such thing. Su Wenjun was the most hospitable person; when guests came to the house, he was happier than anyone. In Guo Suhua's words, even if a beggar came to the house, he would have a meal.

However, seeing Wei Ziming's attitude, it seemed he was determined to go. Su Xinghui could only use this as a shield.

Since Su Xinghui had put it this way—saying his father did not like outsiders in the house—it would be tactless for Wei Ziming to insist further. He could only smile awkwardly and say, "So your father has such a personality. Then I am sorry; I cannot go to wish him a happy birthday."

Su Xinghui stood up and said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Mayor. If you have nothing else, I will head back. I have a few guests coming."

Wei Ziming nodded and said, "Alright, you go ahead."

Back in his office, Su Xinghui fell into deep thought. What exactly was Wei Ziming trying to do? After thinking for a while, he seemed to grasp some of the essentials. Wasn't Shi Fengnian retiring next month? When that time came, the position of Baozhou Municipal Party Secretary would likely see a fierce struggle, right? Wei Ziming must have his eyes on that position as well.

That Wei Ziming had his eyes on this position but was trying to use Su Xinghui's connections made Su Xinghui find it somewhat amusing. However, upon reflection, he didn't find it funny anymore. If Su Xinghui were willing to help Wei Ziming with all his might, he could indeed help him secure that position, but Su Xinghui would certainly not do so.

For a Vice Mayor to decide the candidate for the Municipal Party Secretary was too absurd. What would the provincial leaders think if they found out? He estimated that even Gan Yuru would think Su Xinghui's appetite was too big and his reach too long.

Besides, Su Xinghui's impression of Wei Ziming was not very good. He had been in the municipal government for a long time and felt that Wei Ziming had always been somewhat sinister and not very upright. Su Xinghui did not like such people.

Furthermore, some of the municipal government's expenses in the past had been quite chaotic. Although Miao Leshan was the Executive Vice Mayor in charge of finance, did Wei Ziming have absolutely no responsibility?

In short, it was impossible for Su Xinghui to act as a lobbyist for Wei Ziming.

He estimated that Wei Ziming wanted to use the birthday celebration for Su Wenjun as an opening, and only after Su Xinghui agreed would he say what followed. Who knew that Su Xinghui would directly block this opening, stifling his subsequent words in his stomach.

As Su Xinghui was deep in thought, his door was knocked upon. Su Xinghui said, "Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and Yin Zhe walked in, followed by Yu Ruizhi, Hou Wenhai, Mi Xiuyuan, and Xie Junqiang.

Su Xinghui stood up with a smile and said, "Brother Yu, Brother Wenhai, Brother Xiuyuan, Brother Junqiang, you have arrived. Please, sit."

After exchanging pleasantries with Su Xinghui, they sat down on the sofa. Su Xinghui also sat on a sofa to keep them company.

Yin Zhe poured them tea and then went out. He knew these people were Su Xinghui's friends and also great tycoons, because the cars they drove were all luxury cars; some he had never even seen before. He was most familiar with Mercedes-Benz. This truly amazed him. Mayor Su's friends were all such people; no wonder it was so easy for him to get things done.

Yu Ruizhi laughed and said, "Xinghui, do you have time these next two days? Come with us to the ski resort to play. I specifically invited them to the ski resort."

After thinking for a moment, Su Xinghui said, "Alright, I will go with you tomorrow. You can stay here for the night, and I can spare a day tomorrow. Besides, you are all investors, so it is normal work for me to accompany you."

Yu Ruizhi said, "I heard you have already been to my ski resort, right? And I heard your skiing is quite good. This time, you must show us your skills."

Su Xinghui said, "What do you mean 'quite good'? It's just a beginner's level; I cannot compare to you."

Hou Wenhai said, "I saw on television that Ruizhi's ski resort is truly well-built!"