Chapter 56: Chen Ying's Shock

  Upon hearing her brother's introduction, Xiao Yu couldn't help but put on a gloomy face. Moreover, her brother's friends were all extraordinary in their demeanor, especially the two women - not only were they beautiful, but they also had an air of nobility about them. This noble air was something that Xiao Yu believed could not be cultivated overnight. Smiling, she said: "Director Chen, my son is just one year old, and you've taken the trouble to come all this way - I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience!"

  "Sister, you're Xiao Lao's sister, so I'll speak loudly, don't be polite at all! Xiao Lao's nephew is my nephew too!" Chen Ying said generously. Seeing Xiao Ye enduring her sister's humiliation, he knew the siblings had a very good relationship. As someone who had been through thick and thin in the business world for many years, Chen Ying naturally knew this was the best time to build a closer relationship.

  "Sister, this is Song Hu Shan, Big Brother Song. This is his wife, Zhou Ruo Ying, Sister Zhou. This is Wan Hong Guang, Big Brother Wan. And this is Big Brother Wan's wife, Song Hua Ling, Sister Song!" Xiao Yu introduced Song Hu Shan and the others to Xiao Yu one by one.

  "Everyone, Xiaoyu will have to trouble you all to take care of her even more from now on!"

  Xiao Yu heard that when his brother introduced Chen Ying, he was called "Boss Chen", but when introducing Song Hu Shan and others, they were called "Big Brother" and "Big Sister". It's natural to know that these people are closer to his younger brother.

  Chen Ying also noticed the difference in Xiao Yu's introduction, but he didn't mind. He had just met Xiao Yu and their relationship could deepen over time as they spent more time together.

  "Little brother, you go sit with the big brothers and sisters up front!"

  Xiao Yu naturally saw that several people were extraordinary and was worried that sitting here would make several people feel neglected, affecting their relationship with her brother.

  "Sister, don't worry about it, we're fine here!" Zhou Ruoying naturally sensed that something was off, but since they needed Xiao Ye's help at the moment, she wouldn't dare to cause any trouble for him, so she quickly spoke up.

  "Little brother, you take care of several big brothers and sisters for me!" Xiao Yu thought for a moment, seeing that the few people had no intention of going to the front, so he said to Xiao Ye. After finishing speaking, he returned to the main table, because there were many children and his son was already crying on the other side.

  Chen Ying sat quietly in his seat, but his heart was turbulent like a huge wave. Earlier, when Wan Hongguang wore glasses, he felt somewhat familiar but couldn't recall where they had met before. At this moment, as soon as Xiao Ye mentioned his name, Chen Ying's head buzzed loudly, and he remembered where he had seen this person before - it was at an entrepreneur gathering in the ancient city, where Wan Hongguang had given a speech at the opening ceremony.

  This man is the secretary of the municipal party committee of the ancient city, a powerful and prestigious position in his 40s. He can be said to have a bright future ahead of him. If it's because of Song Huishan's ability to reach the sky, but he's too far away from Chen Ying's level, whereas Wan Hongguang is different. As the top leader of the ancient city, the parent official of Gu Cheng, he has a great influence on Chen Ying, especially when Chen Ying and his friends plan to enter the real estate industry. If they get to know Wan Hongguang... Chen Ying can hardly imagine the benefits that will bring.

  After Xiao Yu left, Chen Ying's heart couldn't calm down again. He stood up and faced Wan Hongguang: "Secretary Wan, you..."

  Wan Hongguang hastily waved his hand, signaling Chen Ying to sit down and said: "Director Chen, today there's no need for formalities... we're all here for Xiao Lao's nephew's birthday celebration! Let's not mention other things!"

  Wan Hongguang came to Xiao You today to ask him to treat his daughter's illness. Although he didn't know if it could be cured, he knew the personalities of Song Hushan and Zhou Ruoying. If Xiao You wasn't genuinely skilled, they wouldn't have been called from the ancient city, let alone deliberately putting aside their identities to make friends with Xiao You. Moreover, the changes in his wife's condition before and after made him feel that this young man might really be able to cure his daughter.

  So Chen Ying called him, he hastily stopped, he didn't want to miss the treatment of his daughter because of his own official airs and displeasing Xiao Yu.

  "Yes... Ah! We all came today for our nephew's birthday, let's not mention anything else!"

  Chen Ying heard Wan Hongguang say this, and quickly echoed, "Wan Hongguang's words put him and himself in the same position, Chen Ying's heart suddenly burst into bloom, this is a good start."

  It was already twelve o'clock and the banquet had not yet started. Lu Guozhang occasionally looked outside, as if waiting for someone. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the door, and two middle-aged men walked in one after the other. Lu Guozhang and a group of big-bellied men who were sitting at the table drinking water went to greet them. These people spoke with their heads bowed and faces full of respect, while most of the people in the hall also stood up to look at the two men. Lu Guozhang arranged for this group of people to move to a small hall on the side.

  After the man arrived, Song Hu Shan and several others didn't even glance over there, and continued to sit and chat among themselves. Chen Ying recognized this person as Zhang Da Peng, the municipal party secretary of their city. If it were any other day, Chen Ying would definitely go over to greet him, but today he had a few big shots sitting here, so if he went over, unless his brain was rusted.

  After this man arrived, the banquet finally began. Xiao Ye and Song Huishan were there, eating and drinking on their own.

  In the small hall, Municipal Party Secretary Zhang Dapeng sat calmly in the main seat, while Director Li Delu of the County Party Committee sat on his left. To his right was Vice County Mayor Lu Guozhang, who was smiling and chatting with others. The municipal party secretary personally attended the full-year-old wine feast for his grandson, making him feel very proud.

  Zhang Dapeng picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, saying: "Old Lu, you have a full house of children and grandchildren. It makes us who still don't know where our daughter-in-law is feel envious!"

  The municipal party secretary personally told jokes, which is rare in general occasions, especially when they are subordinates, it can be seen that Zhang Dapeng attaches great importance to Lu Guozhang.

  When the municipal party secretary tells jokes, all the leaders sitting below follow suit and laugh along. This is a rule in official circles, everyone understands that when the leader tells a joke, even if it's not funny, you have to laugh, and you can't let others see that your laughter is fake or forced.

  Li Delu, the director of the municipal party committee office, as Zhang Dapeng's absolute confidant, immediately smiled: "Secretary Zhang has indeed expressed our inner voice, I don't have the fate to be a grandfather!"

  Li Delu had no son, only a daughter. He said so, Lu Guozhang, although the vice mayor, but in Zhang Dapeng's eyes, Li Delu was his absolute confidant. So Lu Guozhang also put down the deputy mayor's airs and smiled: "Director Li, you're standing there talking without any pain, what's good about having a son? It's not as good as having a daughter! Like my own son, he's always living at his mother-in-law's house, and he doesn't even come back home normally! In the end, I raised a son for someone else to raise!"

  Haha...

  Lu Guozhang complained and said that Zhang Dapeng, Li Delu and the leaders of various bureaus and towns in the house all burst out laughing.

  "Old Lu, which family is your in-law? Let's go and get to know them later, hahaha......" Zhang Dapeng heard Lu Guozhang say this and burst out laughing.

  "My family is so poor! Alas, it's just an ordinary poor household. My son doesn't know what's gotten into him either. I introduced him to many good families, but he refused and even went on a hunger strike with me!" Lu Guozhang spoke of his son's marriage with a gloomy face.

  "Old Lu is here, it's time to give gifts to the grandson!" At this time, Lu Jianhong's mother pushed the door and came in, smiling apologetically at Zhang Dapeng.

  "Hey, I'll be right back! Secretary Zhang and Director Li, you two go ahead and drink first, I'll be back in a minute!"

  Lu Guozhang responded with a sound, and then reluctantly said to Zhang Dapeng and Li Dequ.

  "Old Lu, wait a minute, let's go take a look together. I've also prepared a gift for the kids today!" Zhang Dapeng shouted to Lu Guozhang who was about to leave.

  Zhang Dapeng has only been in the city for a year and hasn't grasped the entire situation yet, while Lu Guozhang may be just a deputy mayor, but he represents the local forces of the city. So Zhang Dapeng's efforts to win over Lu Guozhang can be said to be painstaking, not only attending the banquet but also preparing gifts.

  Lu Guozhang was already pleased that Zhang Dapeng could come, and he didn't expect Zhang Dapeng to have also brought a gift. Lu Guozhang's face flushed with excitement as he said: "Secretary Zhang, this is really too much..."

  "What's wrong with that, isn't your grandson my grandson?" Seeing Lu Guozhang's excited face, Zhang Dapeng's goal was achieved. By winning over Lu Guozhang, this local force, he would be able to grasp the situation in the city.

  Zhang Dapeng and Lu Guozhang walked out of the small hall, and the leaders in the house naturally followed suit.