Chapter 4213

There is a saying that describes these cadres: in the morning, they revolve around the wheels; at noon, they revolve around the plates; and in the evening, they revolve around the skirts. Now that they were full and satisfied, they wanted to go revolve around the skirts.

Su Xinghui would never do such a thing. Eating and drinking together was one thing—it could be considered an exchange of sentiments—but if they went to a karaoke bar to do that sort of thing, what would that make him?

Su Xinghui stood up and said, "I'm sorry, I've had a bit too much to drink, I'd like to go back and rest."

Zhu Guoqing, with the alcohol going to his head, laughed and said, "Little Brother Su, don't spoil everyone's fun. Look, everyone wants to go sing and relax, you should come along too."

Su Xinghui shook his head firmly and said, "I won't go. If you all want to go, then go ahead. I'll take a taxi back."

Bao Chengzhi could see that Su Xinghui genuinely didn't want to go to the karaoke bar. He wasn't drunk at all, but was using it as an excuse to refuse. Bao Chengzhi certainly didn't want the gathering he organized to end unpleasantly. Seeing Zhu Guoqing about to say something else, he quickly said, "Comrade Guoqing, let's go back. Minister Yu still has to speak tomorrow morning. Let's go back early and get some rest."

Minister Yu was the President of the Party School and the Minister of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, Yu Jianyuan. Tomorrow was the opening day of this short-term training class for municipal party secretaries, and Yu Jianyuan was set to deliver an important speech at the opening ceremony.

Bao Chengzhi's words sobered everyone up a bit. Yu Jianyuan's speech was no laughing matter. As the President of the Party School and the Minister of the Organization Department, he was watching how these students performed. If they wanted to advance in the future, Yu Jianyuan would certainly remember their performance.

If they went out and behaved recklessly tonight, they wouldn't be in good spirits tomorrow. If that appearance fell into Yu Jianyuan's eyes, would they have any future?

Consequently, several people who had echoed Zhu Guoqing also said they wouldn't go. Zhu Guoqing had no choice but to give up; he was also afraid of being looked down upon by Yu Jianyuan.

Everyone returned the way they came, and their drivers took them back to the Party School. They returned to their respective dormitories, washed up, and, fueled by the alcohol, fell into a deep sleep.

In the dormitory, Zhang Chongshan smiled at Su Xinghui and said, "Little Brother Xinghui, your tolerance for alcohol is truly unfathomable!"

Su Xinghui smiled slightly and said, "I was just forcing myself. Your tolerance is quite high as well, Old Zhang!"

Zhang Chongshan laughed and said, "Which high-ranking cadre of our Party isn't a warrior tested by alcohol?"

Su Xinghui gave a wry smile, then turned off the lights and went to sleep.

The night passed without incident.

The next morning, Su Xinghui got up early as usual, changed into a tracksuit, and went for a run in the small grove downstairs. While he was running and practicing his boxing, Zhang Chongshan and Bao Chengzhi also came down, dressed in tracksuits, to exercise.

Zhang Chongshan said to Su Xinghui, "Little Brother Xinghui, you are truly disciplined, getting up so early to exercise. I thought I was considered an early riser."

Su Xinghui said, "This has been my habit for decades. Once it hits that time, I wake up without an alarm clock. Exercising gives me energy for the whole day."

Bao Chengzhi nodded and said, "That's true. That's why I like to exercise now too. Without exercise, I don't have the energy to handle a day of work and study!"

Zhang Chongshan looked curiously at Su Xinghui's boxing and asked, "What kind of boxing is this? I don't think I've ever seen anyone practice it."

Su Xinghui said, "It's just some 'wild-path' boxing I learned from my uncle-in-law. It doesn't have a name."

Su Xinghui wouldn't just teach the Five Animal Frolics he learned from Yu Maode to anyone, so he generally didn't mention the name of the boxing style to people he wasn't very familiar with, just calling it "wild-path" boxing.

Of course, if others insisted on learning, they could watch him practice, but without the true oral instructions, they wouldn't be able to grasp the essence of this boxing style. Practicing this internal martial art required specific mental methods and breathing techniques. Without them, it wouldn't be very effective, though it would still be fine for strengthening the body, as it was a form of exercise after all.

Zhang Chongshan and Bao Chengzhi nodded, and they also started running around the small grove. The air in this small grove was very fresh in the early morning, making it a great place for exercise.

Before long, others came downstairs and started exercising there as well. Besides running, the small grove had plenty of fitness equipment, as it was meant for students to exercise. These high-ranking cadres each had their own way of maintaining health, and exercise was a habit for them too.

Zhu Guoqing approached Su Xinghui while exercising on a piece of equipment and said, "Little Brother Xinghui, I'm sorry. I drank too much yesterday and couldn't control myself. Thanks to you, otherwise I would have made a fool of myself."

Su Xinghui smiled faintly and said, "Secretary Zhu, it's nothing. Even without me, someone else would have stopped you."

Zhu Guoqing laughed, dropped the subject, and started chatting with Su Xinghui.

After exercising, everyone went to the cafeteria for breakfast. In fact, the cafeteria here had quite good food. Breakfast was a buffet with many varieties and flavors from different regions, enough to satisfy everyone.

Su Xinghui even discovered the Hudong-specific hot dry noodles. He hadn't had them for a while, so he got a bowl and started eating. Although the hot dry noodles weren't very authentic, they were decent. He ate with gusto, and after finishing the noodles, he had two steamed buns and a tea egg, which was enough to fill him up.

It was normal for the Party School's food to be good. The students eating here were basically high-ranking cadres of our Party, so their lives were naturally well-arranged.

This morning's opening ceremony was scheduled to start at nine o'clock. At that time, President Yu Jianyuan would deliver an important speech to the students of the short-term training class. This made the students look forward to it, hoping to leave a good impression on Yu Jianyuan.

At this time, the students who lived off-campus and those who had just reported this morning arrived one after another. They began to chat with the students living on campus, leading to another round of exchanging contact information. Su Xinghui gave his number to every other student.

Of course, after the training class officially began, they would also print a directory with the phone numbers of all students and teachers.

As the time approached nine o'clock, the students were led by staff into a small auditorium. Since there were only twenty-eight students, a large auditorium wasn't necessary.

This opening ceremony, like other meetings, had nameplates on each seat with the students' names. Students were required to sit in their corresponding seats according to the nameplates.

Su Xinghui found his nameplate, walked over, and sat down. He looked at his neighbors; to his right was Yan Junfeng, and to his left was Xu Weidong, the Municipal Party Secretary of Baiquan. Xu Weidong was a student who lived off-campus, so he had only met him this morning.

Everyone sat in their seats according to the nameplates. Yan Junfeng smiled and nodded at Su Xinghui, while Xu Weidong whispered, "Secretary Su, it seems we are fated!"

Su Xinghui smiled slightly and nodded, "Yes, we are fated."

In such an environment, it wasn't appropriate to talk much. Seeing that it was only a few minutes until nine o'clock, everyone braced themselves, waiting for Yu Jianyuan's arrival.

Before long, several leaders, accompanied by staff, walked into the small auditorium with long strides. Leading them was the President of the Party School and Minister of the Organization Department, Yu Jianyuan. Everyone was, of course, very familiar with his image, as they watched the news broadcast every day, and Yu Jianyuan frequently appeared on it.

The other few were leaders of the Party School, including Executive Vice President He Lin. Although Yu Jianyuan was the President, he didn't come to the Party School very often; He Lin was usually responsible for the daily work of the Party School.

They sat on the rostrum. He Lin walked to the microphone, introduced himself to all the students, and then said, "Today is the opening day of our short-term training class for newly appointed municipal party secretaries. We are holding an opening ceremony. Now, let us welcome Comrade Yu Jianyuan, President of the Central Party School and Minister of the Organization Department, to deliver an important speech to all students!"