Chapter 901

Besides, Governor Tian had given him a task today, telling him that he must get Su Xinghui's cooperation. Only by getting Su Xinghui's cooperation would there be certainty about the Hou family's affairs. To get his cooperation, it wouldn't hurt to flatter him when necessary.

Listening to Governor Tian's tone, it seemed that even he was somewhat wary of Su Xinghui. How could Feng Shaokun dare to be presumptuous? Anyway, as the Secretary-General of the Provincial Government, he was used to serving the leaders of the Provincial Government and being humble, so he pretended not to hear the thorns in Su Xinghui's words.

Feng Shaokun laughed and said, "I knew that Comrade Su Xinghui is the most considerate of the overall situation. Alright, since you have agreed, then I will go and invite Old Mr. Hou."

Zhang Chenxi couldn't listen anymore from the side. Su Xinghui is considerate of the overall situation? Isn't this a joke? Who was it that confronted Mayor Ge face-to-face in front of the Hou family yesterday?

Su Xinghui smiled noncommittally, "Alright, I'll go see how Secretary-General Feng invites Old Mr. Hou."

The three of them went up one floor together. Feng Shaokun knocked on Hou Guangbi's door, and soon someone opened it. It was Hou Guangbi who opened the door. Feng Shaokun smiled, "Good morning, Old Mr. Hou!"

Hou Guangbi didn't recognize Feng Shaokun, but seeing Su Xinghui following behind, he exchanged a few polite words and let Feng Shaokun into the room.

Zhang Chenxi introduced Feng Shaokun's identity to Hou Guangbi. Feng Shaokun said, "Old Mr. Hou, it's like this. The Provincial Government is very welcoming of Old Mr. Hou's return to the country. Our Governor Tian Chengzhu has decided to host a banquet for Old Mr. Hou and his party at the Provincial Government Guest House at noon today, and hopes that Old Mr. Hou can attend the banquet on time."

Hearing the name of Governor Tian Chengzhu, Hou Guangbi didn't even blink. He shook his head without hesitation, "I'm sorry, Mr. Feng. I have already decided to return to Shangjun County this morning. I appreciate Governor Tian's kindness, but there will be opportunities next time."

Feng Shaokun was anxious. He didn't expect Hou Guangbi to be so disrespectful. This was a banquet hosted by a provincial governor! He had originally thought that as long as Su Xinghui didn't obstruct, relying on Governor Tian Chengzhu's face, it would be very easy to keep the Hou family. But now, how did things turn out like this?

Feng Shaokun quickly smiled, "Old Mr. Hou, you can totally go to Shangjun County in a few days. Governor Tian personally hosting a banquet for you represents the importance Hudong Province attaches to overseas compatriots. I hope you can attend and play in Jiangcheng for a few more days to see the economic construction achievements of our Hudong Province since the reform and opening up."

While Feng Shaokun was speaking, he was also winking at Su Xinghui, clearly hoping that he would also help persuade Hou Guangbi. Su Xinghui found it funny in his heart. You want me to do this kind of work? This is too bullying, right? He pretended not to see Feng Shaokun's winks and just kept drinking tea.

Hou Guangbi shook his head, "Please forgive me, Mr. Feng. Shangjun County is my hometown. I have been away from my hometown for forty-five years, and my heart is like an arrow returning home, feeling like a day is like a year. I should have returned to Shangjun yesterday, but due to reasons, I couldn't make the trip. Today, I must return to Shangjun. Please help me bring a message to Governor Tian, saying that I appreciate Governor Tian's kindness, but I'm afraid I cannot attend the banquet!"

Hou Guangbi's voice was not loud, but his words were decisive. Everyone could hear the determination in his words. Feng Shaokun was speechless for a moment. Even though he was known for his eloquence in the Provincial Government, at this moment, he didn't know what to say.

Just then, Hou Guangbi's two sons, Hou Dayi and Hou Dajun, and his two nephews, Hou my lord and Hou Dali, walked in together. They paid their respects to Hou Guangbi in turn. Hou Dayi asked, "Dad, when are we leaving?"

Hou Guangbi said, "Let's leave after breakfast."

Hou Dayi nodded, "Then I will talk to the hotel and ask them to help us rent a few cars."

Hou Guangbi nodded, and Hou Dayi went out.

Feng Shaokun was anxious and said, "Old Mr. Hou, look, can you reconsider? Our Governor Tian has taken time out of his busy schedule to host a banquet for you. If you leave just like this, it will be difficult for us to report to Governor Tian."

Hou Guangbi said, "Mr. Feng, I'm really sorry. I miss my hometown too much, almost to the point of illness, so I really cannot attend the banquet today. Please explain this to Governor Tian on my behalf."

After speaking, Hou Guangbi stood up and said, "I'm going downstairs for breakfast. Excuse me, Mr. Feng."

Hou Guangbi walked out of the room first. Feng Shaokun and Zhang Chenxi looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Su Xinghui stood up with a smile, "Secretary-General Feng, excuse me!"

Watching Su Xinghui's back as he walked out of the room proudly, Feng Shaokun's eyes were about to spit fire. He pushed everything onto Su Xinghui, feeling that it was all Su Xinghui's fault that he hadn't completed the task Governor Tian had given him today.

Su Xinghui followed Hou Guangbi and the others downstairs to the first-floor restaurant. After breakfast, the cars Hou Dayi had rented from the hotel were ready. Su Xinghui also checked out of the room he had stayed in last night and called Zhang Kaishan, saying they were about to set off. Zhang Kaishan replied excitedly that they would go to the eastern suburbs to welcome them later.

Su Xinghui went out and got into a car with the Hou family. They had rented five cars in total. Hou Guangbi let Su Xinghui sit in the same car as him. Just as the motorcade was about to start, Feng Shaokun, Ge Honglin, Xing Xiuhe, and others hurried over and blocked the front of the car.

Hou Guangbi's brows furrowed. Su Xinghui rolled down the window and asked, "Secretary-General Feng, is there anything else?"

Feng Shaokun looked at Hou Guangbi's cold eyes and quickly said, "Please don't misunderstand, Old Mr. Hou. We are just here to see you off. Please come to our Jiangcheng as a guest after you go to Shangjun County. Our Governor Tian said that when you come to Jiangcheng again, he will host a banquet for you and your party again!"

Hou Guangbi nodded, "There will be opportunities in the future."

Feng Shaokun led the crowd to clear the way. The motorcade started and drove onto the road to Shangjun County. Su Xinghui finally felt relieved. He had finally completed the task of bringing the Hou family back to Shangjun County. Most importantly, he hadn't let the Jiangcheng Investment Promotion Office crowd succeed; otherwise, that would have been too suffocating.

However, this time, he had offended several leading cadres quite badly, especially Ge Honglin. The look in his eyes just now made it seem like he wanted to eat him alive. As for Xing Xiuhe and Cheng Han behind him, if their gazes were knives, they would have been enough to poke hundreds of transparent holes in his body.

But would Su Xinghui be afraid? He had even offended Governor Tian Chengzhu, so he didn't care about offending a few people like this.

Being in the officialdom, if one is afraid of this and that, then there is no need to do anything. Are there people in the officialdom who don't offend anyone?