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Following the conclusion of the conference, there was a grand luncheon held at the Provincial Committee guesthouse to welcome Wang Suzhou and his delegation. Of course, although described as grand, the arrangements in every aspect strictly adhered to the standards of the reception regulations. Moreover, since it was noon, neither tobacco nor alcohol was offered.
After the banquet, the hustle and bustle at Fang Yuanshan's doorstep naturally increased. Nie Zhenbang, however, remained quite indifferent to all this, understanding that it's inevitable for local cadres to have such thoughts. Besides, with Fang Yuanshan assuming the new role of the top leader, it was necessary for him to hold such a status.
If the doorstep had been deserted, that would have been the abnormality.
