Hearing Deng Bonan say this, the scene suddenly became silent, Zhang Chaoyang looked at Xu Yan in amazement, then turned his head to look at Zhang Wenbin, and then looked at Xu Yan...... After looking back and forth like this a few times, then he took off his glasses, wiped the lenses in disbelief, and looked at Xu Yan carefully before he looked back at Deng Bonan and asked in surprise: "Mayor Deng, you're not kidding me, are you?" This young lad ...... Is he Director Xu? ”

"It's true, I promise."

Xu Yan took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "Secretary General Zhang, hello! I'm Xu Yan from the Fourth Bureau of the Ministry of Intelligence! ”

Secretary General Zhang was obviously sluggish, and he subconsciously replied: "Oh, hello, hello......"

Obviously, for Zhang Chaoyang, the things in front of him were really beyond the limit of what he could accept—Xu Yan felt that this was normal. If it weren't for Deng Bonan's presence to prove it, if a college student suddenly ran out and told him that he was the leader of the investigation team sent by the central government, it is estimated that he would have regarded him as a liar.

Not only Zhang Chaoyang, everyone present looked at Xu Yan in amazement, but their faces were full of emotion.

Fortunately, Zhang Chaoyang quickly reacted and said with a hearty smile: "Mayor Deng, you are not kind, and you don't remind me in advance, let me have this foreign appearance - I'm sorry ~◆ dǐng~◆ diǎn~◆ small ~ ◆ said, .∨.o→ Director Xu, we received a notice from the top that the Intelligence Department of the General Staff would send a director who was very experienced in this kind of special cases to be in charge of the investigation of this series of cases, and this director was an authority in this regard - I thought, since he is a very experienced business director, It should be a comrade who is old and virtuous, I didn't expect you to be so young...... This one. What a fool of yourself! Director Xu, forgive me for asking you a lot -- I see your appearance...... Are you 20 years old? ”

"Secretary-General. I'm '93 and I'm just 20 years old this year. ”

Secretary-General Zhang slapped his thigh. He sighed: "Just twenty! Exactly twenty! Director Xu, you are young and promising, you became the director at such a young age, and you also held an important position - when I saw you, I felt that the age of our group of people has all lived to dogs, haha! ”

Everyone laughed "haha", and the embarrassing atmosphere gradually dissipated. At this time. Huang Xi, Tang Min and others also rushed back in the electric car for the tour.

After everyone introduced the identities of the two parties to each other, Xu Yan learned that in addition to Deng Bonan and Deputy Secretary-General Zhang, there were two other leaders attending the banquet today, one was Deputy Director Cao of the Public Security Bureau in charge of criminal investigation business, and the other was Deputy Political Commissar Lu of the Jincheng Garrison District.

Knowing the identities of the people in front of him, Xu Yan, a layman, didn't think it was a big deal. Huang Xi was slightly awe-inspiring - she knew the number of roads, whether it was Deputy Secretary-General Zhang or Deputy Director Cao. Whether it's Deputy Political Commissar Lu or not, they are all cadres who have entered the sequence of the deputy department, not to mention Deng Bonan, who is also a deputy mayor and director of the Public Security Bureau.

On the side of the Intelligence Department, Xu Yan, who led the team, was the highest. But it's just a deputy regimental level, and it's still far from the deputy hall.

In order to receive a deputy regiment-level officer, Jincheng dispatched three deputy department-level leaders from the main hall to accompany him. Such a solemn courtesy was clearly out of order - three chiefs to accompany one chief. That's normal; However, it is obviously abnormal for four department-level cadres to accompany a department-level cadre. Even if you respect Xu Yan from above, you don't have to be so excessive.

The so-called heavy gifts must be asked for, today's banquet, I'm afraid it's not so simple, and I don't know what Jincheng wants to do?

Taking advantage of the chaos when everyone entered, Huang Xi approached Xu Yan and whispered his concerns, Xu Yan glanced at her and said lightly: "It's okay." Xu Yan knew in his heart that most of the unusual grand reception in Jincheng City this time was just Deng Bonan's apology for last night's misunderstanding, and it was not as complicated as Huang Xi thought.

At present, everyone is seated -- according to the habit of the countrymen, when they are seated, they must always be humble, especially in the officialdom, who is the first seat of the host and who is the head of the guest, and this order cannot be disordered in the slightest. This chief officer, naturally Mayor Deng sat down, there is no doubt about it, although Xu Yan's level is low, he is the person in charge of the investigation team on behalf of the central government, and he is also the head of this guest seat, so he just politely conceded a few times, and then sat down.

The chief of the host and guest has been arranged, but then, the host's second seat position is embarrassing: Deputy Secretary-General Zhang, Deputy Director Cao and Deputy Director Lu are of the same level, all at the deputy department level, and the three of them are humble to each other, and no one is willing to sit on it.

Xu Yan sat on the seat, watching the three leaders pushing each other and being modest, at first he still thought it was funny, but he didn't expect that the three of them tossed for four or five minutes and humbled each other - the amplitude of their movements was getting bigger and bigger, Deputy Director Cao and Deputy Political Commissar Lu had already pressed down on the seat with Secretary General Zhang, while Secretary General Zhang grabbed the edge of the table, struggling desperately, shouting "No, no, no, this won't work", just refused to sit down, like that, It was as if there was a brazier on this seat to roast his ass - Xu Yan was very suspicious, and if the three of them continued to be so humble, they would really have to fight in the end.

Seeing that they made trouble for five or six minutes and still had no result, in the end, even Deng Bonan couldn't stand it anymore, he said loudly: "You three, don't quarrel, Lao Zhang, you sit over and accompany me, Lao Lu Lao Cao, you sit next to Director Xu - tossing for so long, if you continue to make trouble, I'm afraid the dishes will be cold." ”

Everyone was seated, and the waiter quickly served the food. After the dishes were served, like all official banquets, Mayor Deng, as the host, began to speak, he raised his wine glass, and looked around at everyone with a smile: "This, I will say a few words first-today, it is a good day!" This is because the Central Committee has sent an investigation team headed by Director Xu of the Intelligence Department to guide our work, and we extend a warm welcome to Director Xu and all comrades.

Originally, the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee Tie Sheng, the mayor of the government, and the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee were all going to personally welcome the heroes of our Jincheng to express their gratitude, but unfortunately there was an important foreign affairs activity temporarily, and they were delayed. But before I came, they gave me an account. I am entrusted to convey my greetings and greetings to Director Xu, and I must express our gratitude to the Jincheng Municipal Party Committee and the Jincheng Government to all the distinguished guests!

Come. On behalf of the 20 million people of Jincheng and the Jincheng Municipal Party Committee and government, I would like to welcome the arrival of Team Leader Xu and all comrades! Come, I'll drink first! ”

Deng Bonan said, taking the lead in drinking the red wine in the glass. This first glass of wine was full of reasons, and everyone raised their glasses and drank them all.

Soon, Dun Bonan raised his glass again. He smiled and said, "This second glass of wine is to express our Jincheng father's gratitude to Director Xu!" It's the first time I've met a few comrades here, but your team leader Xu Yan, I'm an old acquaintance!

In last year's China Eastern Airlines hijacking case, Team Leader Xu was not afraid of danger and bravely attacked to save more than 200 passengers on a whole flight, most of whom were our people in Jincheng! But say. Team Leader Xu is our benefactor of Jincheng City and our hero! Our Jincheng has long stopped treating Team Leader Xu as an outsider, just like his own child!

Now, Team Leader Xu has come to Jincheng again. That's the equivalent of going home! Director Xu, comrades, here you are. Please allow me, on behalf of the people of Jincheng, on behalf of the Jincheng Municipal Party Committee and the government, to say to you that you have worked hard! The people of Jincheng thank you! ”

said. Deng Bonan drank it all again, and everyone followed suit. Xu Yan hasn't put down his wine glass yet. Deng Bonan raised his glass again, and he smiled again and said: "This third glass of wine is our good wishes and congratulations - as everyone knows, the case of Shudu University is very tricky!" The murderer's methods are brutal, there are many victims, the case has not been solved so far, and the people's lives and safety have been severely threatened, and the Jincheng Municipal Party Committee and government are also worried about this!

Just when we were at a loss, the People's Liberation Army once again extended a helping hand to the people of Jincheng, and after hearing the news, the head of the unit immediately dispatched capable forces, and the comrades set off overnight, and rushed to Jincheng as quickly as a divine soldier descended from heaven, and acted vigorously and resolutely, which made us very impressed! This proves that at a critical time, our people's army is the truly reliable patron saint of our Jincheng people!

We hope that Director Xu and his comrades will be able to crack this vicious case, arrest the murderous murderer as soon as possible, and get rid of this great scourge for the people of Jincheng! Here, cheers, everyone! ”

Deng Bonan's clever tongue was like a spring, and a series of good words came out without repeating, Xu Yan's eyes straightened when he heard it: "Don't bring this, right?" Everyone didn't eat a mouthful of food, and Mayor Deng drank three glasses in a row - this doesn't seem to be a normal way to socialize, right? ”

But Deng Bonan's reason for toasting was really high-sounding, and Xu Yan couldn't find a reason to excuse himself, so he had to raise his glass for the third time and drink all the wine in the cup.

Then, seeing that Mayor Deng stretched out his hand to touch the wine glass again, Xu Yan's scalp was numb, he hurriedly grabbed the wine glass in front of him, and coughed dryly: "Ahem, Mayor Deng, Deputy Director Cao, Deputy Secretary General Zhang, Deputy Political Commissar Lu, here, let me say a few words - this time, under the order of the head of the Ministry of Intelligence, we came to Jincheng for the purpose of finding out the truth of the murder and arresting the murderer!" As soon as we got off the plane, we were so warmly received by the comrades of Jincheng before we could make an inch, and we felt very happy and deserved.

Here, in the presence of Director Deng and all the leaders, on behalf of all the comrades of the investigation team, I would like to express my position: We will definitely devote all our energy to the investigation of the case, do our best, do our best to solve the case, and never slack off! As long as there is a trace of clues, we will investigate to the end, never let go of the murderer, and recover this blood debt for the innocent people who were killed!

Of course, we also hope to get strong support from the Jincheng Municipal Party Committee, the government, the Jincheng Public Security Bureau, the Ministry of Armed Forces and other relevant departments! Here, let me first express my gratitude to all the leaders! ”

This is the first time Xu Yan has said this kind of cliché on such a social occasion, and this speech was prepared by Huang Xi for him in advance, and Xu Yan just recited it temporarily. But because Xu Yan usually mixes with those old fritters a lot, under the influence of his ears and eyes, this set of words is actually stable, decent, and does not miss any flaws.

At that moment, everyone applauded warmly, and Mayor Deng shouted: "Good, good, good!" Director Xu has made a military order, and we have all heard it! Director Xu is so confident, and the comrades are also full of energy and confidence, my heart is half relieved! I believe that with Director Xu's determination. Such a spirit is based on the joint efforts of comrades. The case will definitely be solved! Here, everyone have a toast! ”

A few glasses of speech. The banquet will officially begin. Then the crowd let go and began to eat and eat vegetables. Someone beckoned the waiter outside to come in and serve soup bowls to everyone. In the spare time when the waiter served the bowl of soup, Deputy Secretary-General Zhang said with a smile: "Director Xu, to tell you a word from the heart, I am not afraid of Mayor Deng and everyone's jokes, I saw you coming over today, my heart." But I'm more than half down-to-earth, and I can only sleep tonight! ”

"Secretary-General Zhang, you are too polite...... How does this mean? ”

"Alas, Director Xu, you don't know, the area of Shudu University has always been my counterpart, and since the case was discovered, the leaders of the university have been making trouble with me every day. said that our Jincheng government was not working well and did not do a good job in protecting their teachers and students, and said that they would report this situation to the State Education Commission and sue us; He also said that it was to ensure the safety of teachers and students. They want the whole school to be suspended, all teachers and students to leave, and not to resume classes until the case is solved.

Director Xu is gone. Don't look at the teachers at school. Don't look at the usual Sven Wen, but at a critical time. They play hooligans, and that's pretty ruthless. The leaders in the city were annoyed by the trouble, and they hid and didn't see them, and they came at me with the vigor of making a fuss, saying again and again, 'Secretary General Zhang, this case is not solved, we will never dare to go back to school.' Why don't we all have a bunk and sleep in your house? ’

I am a person, I also have a bullish temper, and I am not afraid of intimidation from others, Shudu University said so, I smiled and said: "Okay, I warmly welcome the young female teachers of Shudu University to sleep in my house, such a good thing, I can't ask for it!" My home is at No. 207 Guanghua Community, Jincheng West Road. I didn't expect that President Yu of Shudu University was really a hooligan, and that night, before I got off work, the security guard of the community called me: "Secretary General Zhang, you are coming back soon!" Something happened to your family! ’

At that time, I thought that my family had been burglarized, so I quickly ran home and ran two red lights along the way. Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived at the door of the house, I was dumbfounded on the spot - at the door of my house, there were seven or eight people, all of them were young female teachers from Shudu University, all beautiful girls in their twenties and thirties, all of them holding quilts, and saying that they wanted to go to my house to sleep! ”

When Secretary-General Zhang said this, everyone at the banquet burst into laughter, and Xu Yan was even more smiling, very happy - usually, in front of his own students, the leaders and teachers of the school are all serious teachers, but I didn't expect that behind the scenes, they still have such a cute side of playing scoundrels!

Deputy Political Commissar Lu of the garrison area said with a smile: "Lao Zhang, so many beautiful girls go to your house, and they are still female university teachers, this is a great thing!" We can't look forward to it-Lao Zhang, your good fortune is not shallow! ”

"Hey, Lao Lu, don't say it, don't say it-this kind of glamorous blessing, we really can't stand it!"

Deputy Secretary-General Zhang rubbed his forehead, looking unbearable and distressed, he smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's still a beautiful thing, I was so tormented that I was about to jump off the building." Lao Lu, as you know, my community, which is the family building of the municipal government, the group of female teachers holding the beds to my door one by one, half of the community are watching. The next day, there were rumors in the government, saying that my old Zhang style was not decent, and he had a lot of **, there was a fire in the backyard, and those ** all went to my house to rebel and demonstrate, and even the mayor of Qisheng heard the news, and specially called me to the office, closed the door to talk to me, and told me seriously: 'Lao Zhang, you ...... this time But there is diǎn excessive. We are all cadres who have been trained with great difficulty in the organization, and the organization has expectations for you, so you must not let down the organization -- after so many years of struggle, if you take a lead on the issue of women, it will be too wrong. ’”

It can be seen that Deputy Secretary-General Zhang is a very witty person, and when he repeats the words of Mayor Qisheng, he speaks Mandarin with a Shandong accent, which seems vivid, and everyone laughs in unison, laughing forward and backward, and is very happy - Xu Yan is not the parent official who has the honor to see Jincheng with his own eyes, but he saw that everyone laughed so happily, and suddenly knew in his heart: this mayor of Qisheng is most likely a leader with a strong accent, so that his subordinates like to joke about his accent.

After everyone laughed, Secretary-General Zhang continued: "That day, it took me half an hour to explain the matter to Mayor Qisheng, but I still didn't believe it when I saw it: 'Well, Lao Zhang, if there is one, change it, and if there is none, encourage it. Anyway, if there's any trouble outside, you should deal with it quickly, don't make such a fuss again. I said, "If I really want to women outside, then I'll admit it, but the problem is that I haven't touched them at all!" I finally made it clear to Mayor Qisheng, but when I got home, the trouble was even greater—my wife's side hadn't let me in for several days.

Not to mention, as soon as I returned to class, someone blocked the door of the government, and they were all family members of the victims of the series of murders at Shudu University, holding banners at the door of the government every day, holding up the word "injustice" with huge blood, saying something like "grievances are not bloody, death is not blind" and so on.

Those family members, speaking of which, still want compensation from the government, and what they want is not a small number, but tens of millions of dollars, and one by one they still have a lot of words -- I wondered, where did they come from?

Mayor Deng can testify, for the case of Shudu University, I was attacked from many sides, I was anxious, and I couldn't live in peace! It wasn't until Director Xu came over to take over the case that we breathed a sigh of relief, what did you say -- the central government has finally come to save us, relatives, let's save the People's Liberation Army, we have finally looked forward to you! ”

The audience was full of laughter, and several ladies were laughing with flowers, leaning forward and back.

Over there, Deputy Director Cao of the Public Security Bureau also spoke - Deputy Director Cao is relatively old-looking, with a dark face and rough skin, and compared with the witty Deputy Secretary General Zhang, he looks more dignified and worried: "Lao Zhang, the pressure of the government, compared with our side of the Public Security Bureau, is a small thing. Most of you were pressured by Shudu University and the victims, but we were directly oppressed by the province and the city! The pressure you are under is no less than that of our Public Security Bureau! When the time comes, the case will not be solved, but the board will really fall on us. (To be continued.) )