Chapter 978

Su Xinghui brewed a cup of tea for Tian Xiaopeng and then folded his quilt. After the quilt was folded, he said to Tian Xiaopeng, "Director Tian, please sit for a moment; I'm going to wash up."

Tian Xiaopeng nodded politely and said, "Fine, go right ahead."

Su Xinghui nodded, went into the bathroom, and came out after finishing his wash. He sat down across from Tian Xiaopeng and asked, "Director Tian, what brings you here?"

Before Tian Xiaopeng could speak, he heard Lu Xiaoya say from outside the door, "Xinghui, you're up?"

Su Xinghui replied quickly, "Yes, I'm up."

Lu Xiaoya walked in, carrying breakfast in her hand, and said, "I just went down to have breakfast and brought you a portion. You have a guest in your room?"

Tian Xiaopeng turned his head and nodded politely to Lu Xiaoya, saying, "Lu Xiaoya, hello, I am Tian Xiaopeng!"

Tian Xiaopeng? Lu Xiaoya's expression changed, but when she saw Su Xinghui's smiling expression and determined gaze, she immediately smiled and said, "Hello, then you two talk, I'll go back to my room first."

Lu Xiaoya placed the breakfast on the table and said, "Xinghui, remember to eat your breakfast; it's not good for your health to skip it."

Su Xinghui nodded in agreement. Lu Xiaoya went out and returned to her room. Su Xinghui said to Tian Xiaopeng, "Director Tian, have you had breakfast?"

Tian Xiaopeng nodded with a smile and said, "I have, you go ahead and eat while it's hot."

Su Xinghui said, "Then excuse me, I'll eat first, otherwise it will get cold; the weather is cold now."

Su Xinghui began to eat his breakfast in a leisurely manner. He spent over ten minutes on this breakfast; normally, he would finish a meal in three to five minutes at most. Today, he ate so slowly specifically to test Tian Xiaopeng's patience.

Tian Xiaopeng's patience was truly impressive. He sat there steadily the whole time, the smile on his face never disappearing, and he would occasionally sip his tea. His expression was exceptionally natural, without the slightest sign of awkwardness.

Tian Xiaopeng's self-restraint made even Su Xinghui have to admire him; this was truly a talent.

Su Xinghui finished his breakfast, tidied up the things in the bathroom, then refilled Tian Xiaopeng's tea, and sat down across from him with a smile, saying, "Sorry, I was writing an article last night and slept late, keeping Director Tian waiting. Director Tian, what brings you here?"

Tian Xiaopeng smiled and didn't answer the question, but instead asked, "I've long heard that Town Mayor Su is a great talent. I wonder what article Town Mayor Su was writing last night? Do I have the honor of reading it?"

Tian Xiaopeng's question startled Su Xinghui again, but there was nothing shameful about his article, so he nodded calmly and said, "I was just about to ask for Director Tian's guidance. I've also heard that Director Tian is a top student from the Economics and Management Department of Jingcheng University. My article is about economics; after reading it, Director Tian will surely have something to teach me!"

Tian Xiaopeng said, "I wouldn't dare."

Although Tian Xiaopeng said he wouldn't dare, there was still a hint of arrogance in his eyes. He, Tian Xiaopeng, was a top student from the Economics and Management Department of Jingcheng University and a famous talent. If it were any other article, Su Xinghui, a graduate of the Chinese Department, might have surpassed him, but for an economic article, Tian Xiaopeng still had absolute confidence.

Su Xinghui took the article out of his bag and handed it to Tian Xiaopeng. Tian Xiaopeng nodded politely, took the article, and still wore a reserved smile on his face.

But after reading two pages, the smile on his face disappeared, and a look of shock appeared. He began to read the subsequent content seriously, thinking while reading. He read for over half an hour before finishing. After finishing, he handed the article back to Su Xinghui.

Su Xinghui said, "Director Tian, any advice?"

Tian Xiaopeng shook his head and said, "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. Some of Town Mayor Su's work ideas have even enlightened me!"

Su Xinghui said, "Director Tian, you overstate it."

Tian Xiaopeng said, "Is Town Mayor Su planning to submit this article? If you are, I can help. I have friends in several influential newspapers and periodicals in Jingcheng."

A reserved smile appeared on Tian Xiaopeng's face again, and he looked very superior.

Su Xinghui smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Director Tian, but this article was written at the request of an elder of mine; he said it is to be sent to the internal reference."

"Internal reference?" Tian Xiaopeng's expression stalled for a moment, but soon he smiled again. He nodded and said, "Internal reference is good, internal reference is good."

Su Xinghui didn't respond, put the article back into his bag, took a sip of tea, and waited for Tian Xiaopeng's next words. He knew that Tian Xiaopeng couldn't have come to see him today for no reason; he would speak for himself sooner or later.

Sure enough, Tian Xiaopeng also took a sip of tea and then got to the point: "Town Mayor Su, I heard that you came here this time to run a project for your Shangjun County."

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Yes, didn't I write about it in this article? If a Changjiangdaqiao were built in Shangjun County, it would have a greater effect on the economic development of Shangjun County. The project I am running this time is the Changjiangdaqiao project."

Su Xinghui deliberately wrote the Changjiangdaqiao project into the article so that after it reached the internal reference, if it could attract the attention of central leaders, this project could also attract the attention of central leaders, which would be beneficial for them in running the project.

If a central leader spoke up, would Tian Xiaopeng still dare to stand in the way?

Tian Xiaopeng laughed and said, "How about this, Town Mayor Su, I won't hide anything. I came here today to tell you that your project will definitely need our bureau to stamp it, and I will definitely help you stamp it!"

Hearing this from Tian Xiaopeng, Su Xinghui was startled. Isn't this like a weasel wishing a chicken a Happy New Year? Could he help him stamp it so readily?

Su Xinghui stared at Tian Xiaopeng with sharp eyes. Tian Xiaopeng didn't say anything, continuing to smile reservedly. Although his smile looked very gentle and sunny, looking at this face that was similar to his younger brother Tian Xiaotao's, Su Xinghui felt an inexplicable chill.

Su Xinghui felt that this matter was suspicious, and there must be some kind of dangerous aura hidden within it. Didn't Geng Bo say that Tian Xiaopeng was like a poisonous snake, always hiding in the dark, and when you weren't paying attention, he would jump out and bite you?

This time, would the fragrant bait thrown out by Tian Xiaopeng also be buried with his venom?

Su Xinghui stared at Tian Xiaopeng for a long time and smiled: "Director Tian, let's be direct, what are the conditions?"

Tian Xiaopeng also laughed: "What conditions could there be? Although I am not from Hudong Province, my father worked in Hudong for more than ten years, and Hudong Province is also half my hometown. What does it matter to approve a project for Hudong Province? Not only will I help you stamp it, I will also help you lobby other bureaus to help you stamp it."

Su Xinghui said, "You really don't have any conditions?"

Tian Xiaopeng said, "I can't say there are no conditions at all. How about this, let's agree that since I'm doing you such a favor this time, when I need your help in the future, you will also do me a favor, okay?"

Su Xinghui pondered. He was quite surprised. It wasn't that Tian Xiaopeng's condition was excessive; on the contrary, Tian Xiaopeng's condition was too generous, making him a bit afraid to agree. Who knew what traps were hidden in Tian Xiaopeng's words? This was a poisonous snake.