Chapter 2927 Xie Simin's Partner

"Where did you hear this news?"

"I just had coffee with Hu Jiayun this afternoon. She told me that your nomination for vice governor is going through the process and should be announced soon."

"She tells you everything. It's true, she was evaluated a while ago. As for whether it will work out in the end, it depends on the organization's decision." Xie Zhiguo said calmly.

"You should have been promoted. You made such great contributions in Nanlin, you should have been promoted back then, but instead you were transferred directly from the position of Nanlin Municipal Party Secretary to Xiquan to put out the fire. And in Xiquan, you completely solved the problems that had existed in Xiquan for decades. Your achievements are beyond question."

"Based on your achievements, it wouldn't be unreasonable for you to be promoted directly to the Standing Committee. In the end, you were only transferred to Zhongjiang as mayor at the same level. Now, you've finally been promoted to vice governor." Qin Feng spoke up for Xie Zhiguo, feeling it was unfair.

"Why so many 'shoulds'? I've been promoted fast enough over the years, and these achievements aren't solely mine..."

The two mayors naturally discussed topics common to mayors, such as the development of their two cities. Xie Zhiguo talked about the current state of development in Zhongjiang and his and the Shazhou municipal government's plans and visions for the long-term development of Shazhou. Qin Feng, on the other hand, focused more on introducing the various difficulties and obstacles encountered in Shazhou's development and inquiring about the direction and path of Shazhou's development.

Shazhou and Zhongjiang are naturally not comparable, and Mayor Qin Feng is certainly not comparable to Mayor Xie Zhiguo.

After chatting for a while, Xie Simin brought the dishes to the table: "Alright, stop chatting, let's eat. Mayors, let's chat while we eat."

"Let's have dinner and have some drinks tonight." Xie Zhiguo patted Qin Feng on the shoulder. It was rare for Xie Zhiguo to be so intimate with someone.

Previously, Xie Zhiguo had always been very serious towards Qin Feng, but since Qin Feng left Xiquan City, Xie Zhiguo has become increasingly approachable towards him.

It's like a teacher being very strict with students before graduation, but becoming gentle once they graduate. It's also like a father being serious with his children when they're around, but becoming kind when they're gone.

For Qin Feng, Xie Zhiguo was like a teacher, an older brother, and a father.

"Xiaomin, go get those two bottles of wine you brought back last time. Qin Feng and I will drink them today," Xie Zhiguo said as he and Qin Feng sat down at the table.

"Tsk... What do you mean I brought it back? I told you, Zhang Bin gave it to you. This wine isn't cheap." Xie Simin rolled her eyes at Xie Zhiguo with great dissatisfaction, then ran over to get the wine.

The relationship between Xie Zhiguo and Xie Simin was very tense, and they were practically irreconcilable before. Later, in Xiquan City, Qin Feng mediated between them, and their relationship eased a little, but it didn't get much better. However, judging from today's situation, their relationship has become much more harmonious.

"Sit down. I've got a boyfriend. I brought him home last time, and he gave me two bottles of wine. He looks nice. Let's have a drink tonight," Xie Zhiguo said with a smile after sitting down.

Qin Feng was surprised and turned to look at Xie Simin, who was carrying two bottles of vintage Moutai as she walked over.

When Xie Simin was in Xiquan City, she was with Lu Zian, the deputy mayor of Qingping Town in Yi'an County at the time. However, they separated after Xie Simin left Xiquan for the provincial capital.

After they broke up, Xie Simin talked to Qin Feng many times. She still couldn't let go of Lu Zian, but she also knew that the two of them were not suitable. Xie Simin went through a lot of pain during that time.

In the blink of an eye, Xie Simin had been working at the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department for several years, and now she had started a new relationship, which surprised and delighted Qin Feng.

"Don't look at me like that. Can't I date?" Xie Simin blushed a little when Qin Feng looked at her.

"I'm happy for you, can't you tell?" Qin Feng said with a smile.

"I'll have a drink with you." Xie Simin sat down next to Qin Feng, skillfully opening a bottle of wine and then personally pouring three more glasses.

It turned out that Xie Simin could drink alcohol and was skilled at opening bottles. Furthermore, Qin Feng could tell from her actions that Xie Simin knew some etiquette and rules at the dinner table.

This shows that Xie Simin has become more mature and more adaptable to the rules of this world and integrated into this environment.

"Where are you from?" Qin Feng asked as Xie Simin poured the wine.

"He's a local from Zhongjiang. This kid works at the Provincial Youth League Committee and is currently at the deputy division level," Xie Zhiguo said with a smile. From Xie Zhiguo's tone and expression, Qin Feng could tell that Xie Zhiguo was very satisfied with this "son-in-law."

"Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League? Deputy Division Chief level?" Qin Feng was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, his parents are both businessmen. His uncle is Fang Yunfeng, the vice chairman of the Provincial People's Congress. The person who introduced them was Hou Dahai, the executive vice minister of their publicity department. Both Fang Yunfeng and Hou Dahai came to me, hoping to arrange this marriage. I think the girl is not young anymore, so I discussed it with her and decided to sit down and meet her."

"Both sets of parents and the children met for a meal. We thought the girl was very nice, and she also thought the boy was good after spending some time with him, so the matter was settled," Xie Zhiguo explained to Qin Feng.

When Xie Zhiguo said that, Qin Feng understood. The other party was a typical "second-generation official" and definitely a "second-generation rich" with a strong family background and powerful connections. His uncle was the deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, and it was obvious that his parents were also very wealthy in business. Otherwise, would they dare to claim kinship with the deputy governor?

Qin Feng guessed that his uncle was the deputy director of the Provincial People's Congress, which was the apparent background. But did his uncle have a bigger background and other connections behind him?

Xie Zhiguo specifically mentioned to Qin Feng that the other person was currently working at the Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League and had already reached the deputy division level at a young age, which explained everything.

Everyone knows what kind of organization the Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League is. Although it is an organization without any real power, its rank is still there. Xie Simin's boyfriend might be transferred to a county and become the county head one day, and then start his meteoric rise. He might also continue working in the Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League until he becomes a full-fledged department head, and then be transferred to a city below as the vice mayor.

Xie Zhiguo was naturally pleased that the two families were well-matched.

“It’s been almost a year since we last saw each other. You’ve definitely matured a lot. I can tell you’ve suffered a lot over there.” Xie Zhiguo and Qin Feng clinked glasses.

"It's mainly because I'm not used to the climate there, and it's windy, sandy, and dry, so my skin looks bad and I look older," Qin Feng explained jokingly.

"Seeing you now always reminds me of that young man I saw more than ten years ago in Bishan Township, Shannan, riding a bicycle and eating instant noodles under a big tree. Who would have thought that the township clerk who couldn't even get a hot meal and was ostracized when he was sent to the countryside would now be the mayor of a city..."