Qiao Zhenliang said: "No matter what your starting point is, you are just a chess piece there. If Huaiming continues to grasp the problem of Beigang, it may trigger a bigger storm. When the storm comes, whether he is willing or not, you will inevitably be affected. Zhang Yang, I regard you as my nephew. If it were me, I would not choose to let you take risks." Qiao Zhenliang's words are enough to prove that he has seen through Song Huaiming's layout.

Zhang Yang thought to himself that since Qiao Zhenliang could see through Song Huaiming's layout, others could, too, his ambushed dark thread now had to surface. A hint of sadness arose in his heart, and his previous layout and efforts had actually been wasted.

Mr. Qiao came back at noon and was very happy to see Zhang Yang. He carefully watched the set of jade jewelry and praised the exquisite design and perfect carving. He handed the box to Zhang Yang and said, "Help me give it to Meng Yuan directly." The same matchmaker Zhang Yang and Qiao Meng Yuan, the old man was obviously much smarter than Qiao Zhenliang, and Jiang was indeed old.

Zhang Yang was with Mr. Qiao at Qiao's house to have lunch. After the meal, Mr. Qiao made an exception and did not go to take a nap. He called Zhang Yang, Qiao Pengju and Qiao Pengfei to the garden outside to have tea.

Facing the young man of three grandchildren, Old Qiao nodded and said, "Pengju, I heard that you have applied for American citizenship?"

Qiao Pengju said: "Yes, my business focus is in the United States, so it should be more convenient to become a citizen there."

Old Qiao gently tapped the table with his finger and said, "I didn't expect that there was an American among my descendants." Although his tone did not have any reprimand, Qiao Pengju still heard from it that his grandfather was very unhappy. His expression couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and he hurriedly explained: "Grandpa, I am also doing business for the convenience of it, otherwise..."

Old Qiao raised his hand, stopped him from continuing, turned to Qiao Pengfei and said, "Pengfei, you have been in Chunyang for a while. What do you think of the officialdom? Did you decide to continue or have other plans?"

Qiao Pengfei said: "Grandpa, I think I can adapt."

Mr. Qiao smiled with satisfaction, he took a sip of tea and said, "When you were young, I thought Pengju would embark on the career of the government. Pengfei's temperament was too impulsive and was not suitable for being an official, but I didn't expect that your temperament would change when you grew up."

Qiao Pengju's face felt a little hot. He knew that his grandfather had put too much hope on him, but he did not develop according to his intentions. Now he has become a businessman and wants to immigrate. He obviously feels his grandfather's disappointment with him.

Mr. Qiao said to Zhang Yang again: "Zhang Yang, I heard that you are already a member of the Standing Committee of Beigang?"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "In a special period, special matters are handled. This time I picked up a missed one."

Mr. Qiao said: "You have become a municipal cadre at the age of 30, and your development prospects are very good."

Zhang Yang said: "I am a little tired of the career. Recently, I often think that one day I might suddenly step down and become a wandering doctor, wandering around and having fun leisurely."

Old Qiao smiled and said, "How old are you? You actually have the intention to retire to the countryside."

Zhang Yang said: "The main reason is that I am a little tired of it. I feel that it will be of no interest to continue like this for the rest of my life."

Old Qiao said: "No matter what you do, you must be clear about your identity, be worthy of your conscience and ancestors." After he said this, he stood up and left.

Qiao Pengju looked at his grandfather's departure back, his face turned a little red. He always felt that the words his grandfather said were targeting him before leaving.

Qiao Pengfei patted his shoulder and said, "Brother, have you really decided?"

Qiao Pengju said, "Forget it, I still plan to give up. If I really become an American citizen, will my grandfather break off relations with me?"

Zhang Yang couldn't help laughing: "I don't think it's that serious."

Qiao Pengju sighed and said, "I'd better be a Chinese honest person and don't make things difficult for the old man."

Qiao Pengfei turned to Zhang Yang and said, "Don't you go and prepare for a charity dinner?"

Zhang Yang looked at the time and said, "It's nothing I have to do, it's all done by my godmother. I just need to attend on time."

Qiao Pengfei said: "How are you and Wen Haonan?"

Zhang Yang shook his head and said, "That's it. Now he has gone to Nancy. I am the one who is well and I will not interfere with the river."

Qiao Pengfei said: "Okay, it's better not to hurt the harmony."

Qiao Pengju said: "The relationship between people is hard to say. Zhang Yang, I won't support you at night. I don't have that much money to do charity, so I can only choose to stay away from such shows at the moment."

Zhang Yang said: "Show?" He disagrees with Qiao Pengju's description.

Qiao Pengju said: "There are very few such dinners that are truly charitable. Most of them are for increasing exposure, trying to gain a page, satisfying their vanity. If you really want to do charity, why do you have to do this form?"

Qiao Pengfei said: "There must be a platform!"

When Zhang Daren came to the Lanjing Hotel where the charity dinner was held, he realized that Qiao Pengju’s words were indeed reasonable. The parking lot was full of various high-end luxury cars. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz cars in Beijing office of their Beigang were not so eye-catching.

Gong Huanshan was walking between Zhang Yang and Qiu Yueming. He was used to the storm, but he was still a little nervous when attending such a charity dinner and said to Zhang Yang in a low voice: "Will Vice Premier Wen come?"

Zhang Yang shook his head and said, "He is too busy and has no time to attend the dinner."

Gong Huanshan said oh. At this time, he saw a black Bentley parked next to them. The star diamond boss in gray Tang suit walked out of the car. Qiu Fengxian, wearing a silver evening dress, accompanied him down. The silver evening dress just set off her graceful figure. Seeing Zhang Yang smiled slightly, she whispered a few words to Cha Jinbei. Cha Jinbei only noticed Zhang Yang, walked over with a smile, and took the initiative to reach out: "Zhang Yang, I knew you would come!"

Zhang Yang shook hands with Cha Jinbei with a smile, and then introduced Gong Huanshan and Qiu Yueming beside him to Cha Jinbei to meet him. Cha Jinbei did not show much enthusiasm for the two, but just nodded slightly to indicate.

Gong Huanshan keenly noticed the other party's perfunctory and indifference. Although he was a municipal cadre, he was still not a figure in the capital. In fact, his influence here is not even as good as Zhang Yang.

Because Cha Jinbei chose to walk with Zhang Yang, Gong Huanshan fell behind with Qiu Yueming with tactfully.

Qiu Yueming also saw Gong Huanshan’s embarrassment and whispered: “Zhang Yang has such a wide connection in the capital.”

Cha Jinbei smiled, but did not respond to Qiu Yueming's words.

The charity dinner that night was located on the top floor of Lanjing. Luo Huining, the organizer of the dinner, was already present. She was wearing a black cheongsam, dignified and elegant, without losing her elegance.

When Zhang Yang and his party arrived, Luo Huining was talking to several ladies of senior officials in the capital. Different social classes have different circles, and Luo Huining naturally has her social circle. Seeing Zhang Yang, she smiled and said, "My godson is here!"

Several ladies looked in the direction of Zhangyang together.

Zhang Daren walked over quickly and called out to Godmother very loudly.

Luo Huining smiled kindly, reached out to hold Zhang Yang's arm, and introduced to the people around him: "This is my godson Zhang Yang, now the secretary of the Binhai Municipal Party Committee."

Someone immediately praised Zhang Yang's talented talent and young and promising person. Zhang Daguan knew that most of these praises were for Luo Huining's face. This is called the son's mother's honor. Whether he was willing or not, he still suffered a lot of benefits from the Wen family.

Luo Huining greeted Cha Jinbei, and Zhang Yang introduced Gong Huanshan for her. As for Qiu Yueming being directly ignored by Zhang Yang, although Qiu Yueming was fully prepared, Zhang Yang believed that there was no need for his godmother to know him at all.

Luo Huining felt amiable and approachable. She smiled and said to Gong Huanshan: "Are Comrade Huanshan's speech ready? You have to go up and talk."

Gong Huanshan and Luo Huining shook hands slightly. He was very excited and envious of Zhang Yang. If he had such a strong background, he would not have become a passerby in Beigang, and he might be able to stay in the position of the Secretary of the Beigang Municipal Party Committee. Gong Huanshan said: "Mrs. Wen, I'm ready, but I think it's better for Zhang Yang to speak."

Luo Huining smiled faintly and said, "He can't represent Beigang."

At this time, another distinguished guest came, and Luo Huining asked Zhang Yang to greet the palace and return to the mountain and sit down, and went to welcome the guests by himself.

Gong Huanshan found his seat and sat down. He looked around. He saw that many legendary figures from the past came today. He began to feel a little nervous. He held his hands together. Zhang Yang saw his nervousness and whispered: "Mayor Gong, just go back and say it according to the manuscript. As long as you explain the situation in Beigang clearly, you will be considered completing the task."

Gong Huanshan nodded.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, the charity dinner officially began. Luo Huining was the first to speak as the initiator of the dinner. After that, it was Gong Huanshan's turn. Gong Huanshan's speech skills have always been good. This time he made very sufficient preparations. When he was speaking, the painful scene after the Beigang tsunami was projected behind him, and low sighs came from time to time.

It should be said that Gong Huanshan's speech still had a certain effect. Several ladies with low tears at the scene had already been moved by his speech, and their eyes turned red. After Gong Huanshan finished his speech, he bowed three times to the caring people on behalf of the people of Beigang, which attracted applause.

Gong Huanshan returned to Zhang Yang and breathed a sigh of relief with some nervousness: "How is it?"

Zhang Yang gave him a thumbs up and whispered: "The effect is good, neither humble nor arrogant." In fact, he knew in his heart that today's focus was not on this speech. Those who should donate would always donate, and those who do not want to donate would not be moved by Gong Huanshan's speech.
Chapter completed!