Shen Daqiang was taken aback for a moment, then quickly responded apologetically, "Actually, I was planning to ask you for a leave, sir. My family and I are planning to go to Beijing tomorrow to meet them."
Shen Daqiang was smart, he didn't directly say that he was meeting President Xiao, instead, he said he was meeting 'them'. This phrase could also apply to Shen Qingcong and Xiao Chifeng.
But to others, his words naturally made them associate the 'them' with President Xiao and his associates.
Director Zhao's smile was even more amicable, "No problem, feel free to go to Beijing. Stay as long as you need to, just inform your subordinates. When you meet the President, remember to put in a good word for us too. Isn't that right, everyone?"
The others also laughed and agreed, "Yes, yes, Director Zhao is right. Director Shen, you mustn't forget to help us out too!"
"Director Shen isn't that kind of person, he'll definitely remember us, right, Director Shen?"
