Regarding Xie Bisheng's actions, Gu Qiu also thought it was not decent.
He only called Chen Yan and the driver, leaving everyone else aside. His intention was obvious even to a child. No wonder the two deputy directors were complaining. Last night when they were drinking to entertain, they were asked to risk their lives. Today, when it was time to go for the inspection, he kicked them aside.
Xie Bisheng wanted to take all the credit, eat the meat himself, and not leave even a drop of soup for others.
With such a leader, it's no wonder this team has no cohesion.
Gu Qiu thought very clearly. If he really wanted to take this opportunity to climb up, he still had to rely on his own ability.
If he had known earlier, he shouldn't have made this plan so detailed.
"No, I can't wait any longer. I must take the initiative."
Gu Qiu made up his mind, took a few packs of good cigarettes, and came to Deputy Director Mao's office.
Deputy Director Mao was one of the two deputy directors who were chatting privately just now and was also a colleague who fought on the same front with Gu Qiu last night. Just now, Gu Qiu heard everything they said.
Gu Qiu considered that if he went out to attract investment alone, the momentum would be too weak. But if he could pull these two deputy directors along, the situation would be different. After all, he was too young and his words didn't carry much weight.
These two people could be regarded as props to boost his image.
Deputy Director Mao just came back from next door and was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. According to Gu Qiu, since these people entered the system, their work and life every day have become a fixed pattern.
The Investment Promotion Office is not a crucial department. Especially in an inland city like Anping County, the Investment Promotion Office is at best just a place for convenient staffing.
Coupled with Xie Bisheng's character, these deputy directors are no different from ordinary staff members, except for an extra title. Gu Qiu walked in. "Deputy Director Mao, did you drink too much yesterday!"
Gu Qiu didn't have much friendship with Deputy Director Mao, but he had to win over a few people to boost his image.
When Deputy Director Mao saw Gu Qiu, he still remained in the same position without moving. "Xiao Gu, is there something?"
Gu Qiu secretly laughed in his heart. A deputy director without much real power was actually putting on airs. But he could understand the other person's thoughts. Who wouldn't want to appear superior in front of others?
Gu Qiu didn't care either and placed the two packs of cigarettes on Deputy Director Mao's table without a trace.
Deputy Director Mao usually smoked普芙, the yellow box, which cost about twenty yuan.
What Gu Qiu gave him were two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes.
Seeing this pack of cigarettes, Deputy Director Mao's eyes lit up. Everyone knew that this cigarette was a grade higher than the premium cigarettes Xie Bisheng smoked. The foot that was originally placed on the table was immediately put down. "Xiao Gu, what do you mean by this?"
Gu Qiu said, "Nothing much. A friend sent me a carton of cigarettes, and I'm giving you two packs."
Deputy Director Mao took the cigarette and looked at it, then chuckled. "Then I won't be polite."
Gu Qiu said, "Deputy Director Mao, are you free tonight? Let's go have a meal together?"
Giving cigarettes and inviting to a meal. What is this kid up to?
Deputy Director Mao was somewhat strange and looked at Gu Qiu indecisively. "Xiao Gu, is there something? If there is, just say it. Don't hesitate."
Gu Qiu said, "Really nothing. I just want to invite you and Deputy Director Qiu to have a meal together."
Although Deputy Director Mao was somewhat puzzled, he certainly knew that there was no love for no reason in this world, and naturally no dinner for no reason. What exactly was this kid Gu Qiu up to? Seeing the sincerity on Gu Qiu's face, he nodded. "Alright! Contact me again at night."
Gu Qiu went to Deputy Director Qiu's office and invited him in the same way.
Deputy Director Qiu was also confused. For no reason, Gu Qiu gave cigarettes and invited to a meal. What kind of wind was blowing? He made a call to Deputy Director Mao. "Old Mao, Xiao Gu is treating tonight?"
"Yes, that's right. I was just about to call you."
"Oh, then let's go! Let's go together."
"I think so too." Deputy Director Mao looked at his watch. It's still early.
Gu Qiu also called and asked Xiao Liu to come over. Xiao Liu, like Gu Qiu, was a new staff member of the Investment Promotion Office. He was twenty-five and single. He was also a colleague who fought together in the same trench last night.
Xiao Liu's full name is Liu Guoxiong. He was assigned to the Investment Promotion Office because he had no background. He usually had a good relationship with Gu Qiu. Gu Qiu saw that he was also a capable person, so he decided to invite him.
When it was noon and off work, Deputy Director Mao went home for lunch every day. When he walked out of the office, he turned back, took out the key, opened the drawer, took the two packs of cigarettes and put them in his pocket.
When he returned home, his wife was cooking. Seeing Deputy Director Mao with a smile on his face, she couldn't help but ask, "Did you have a stroke of good luck in romance? Look how happy you are."
Deputy Director Mao said, "No luck in romance, but I have a good meal."
His wife was somewhat strange. "Someone is treating to a meal?"
"Of course. I won't be home for dinner tonight. I have a social engagement. Don't prepare for me."
Seeing him like that, his wife made a taunt. "It's just a meal. Look how proud you are." In the past three years of the Investment Promotion Office, except for the office's group meals, there were really few people who invited for a meal.
It's not a crucial department, and it's not an important leader. Who would invite you!
Deputy Director Mao took out the two packs of cigarettes from his pocket. When his wife saw them, "Are you crazy? Spending this wasted money."
Although Deputy Director Mao usually smoked cigarettes in the yellow box at the office, at home, he usually smoked Jin Baisha cigarettes that cost eight yuan a pack. The salary of the Investment Promotion Office was not high, and there were no benefits. With a family of four and two children going to school, it was already good for him to smoke such cigarettes.
Deputy Director Mao said, "Don't worry. These were given by someone else."
Unexpectedly, his wife snatched them away. "I'll take them to the store and exchange them. For eight-yuan-a-pack cigarettes, I can exchange for a whole carton."
Deputy Director Mao thought it was a good idea. Let her do it.
Although both he and Deputy Director Qiu couldn't figure out why Gu Qiu was treating, they still arrived on time.
Gu Qiu wasn't too ostentatious. He invited the three of them to have a meal at a mid-range restaurant in Anping County.
The grade was above average, but the dishes were very rich. There were four people and they ordered over twenty dishes. Four bottles of Luzhou Laojiao were ordered.
Gu Qiu had a very good grasp of the level of this treat.
Too luxurious would be bad and easily arouse suspicion. Besides, it didn't match his current status.
In addition to these, he asked the waiter to bring six packs of cigarettes, premium Furongwang.
Deputy Director Qiu said, "Xiao Gu, you are too polite. Come on, tell us what exactly is the matter?"
Gu Qiu raised his glass. "Two directors, Gu Qiu is a newcomer and has not been in the Investment Promotion Office for long. Please take care of me."
Deputy Director Mao laughed. "Aren't you teasing us? Now there's a document from above to restructure the Investment Promotion Office. We ourselves have an uncertain future. How can we take care of you?"
Gu Qiu said, "I know this. With the abilities of the two directors, even if the Investment Promotion Office is reduced to only two deputy directors, you still have a good chance."
This sentence made the two of them laugh heartily. "Xiao Gu is really good at talking."
Gu Qiu said, "Come on, Guoxiong. Let's toast the two directors together."
Liu Guoxiong understood and toasted with Gu Qiu.
Deputy Director Qiu had more thoughts. After drinking the wine, he asked Gu Qiu, "Xiao Gu, I heard that Director Xie took you to meet the county magistrate?"
The people in the Investment Promotion Office already knew about Gu Qiu meeting the county magistrate. Otherwise, the two of them wouldn't be so tacit today. In Anping County, not many people could be summoned by such a big shot as the county magistrate.
Even Xie Bisheng had to wait in line. These deputy directors had even less chance. But Gu Qiu nodded carelessly. "It was about that planning proposal."
They knew the reason for the planning proposal clearly. Deputy Director Qiu hurriedly asked, "What did the county magistrate say?"
Gu Qiu smiled. "The county magistrate said, I'm going to have a meeting!"
Oh!
Both of them were stunned for a moment and then laughed. This Xiao Gu is really humorous.
Gu Qiu raised his glass and said, "Let's drink. After drinking, I have an idea to tell everyone."
The two looked at Gu Qiu suspiciously. "What idea?"
Just as Gu Qiu was about to speak, his cell phone rang. He took a look. "It's Secretary Wu's call. I'll go out for a moment."
Watching Gu Qiu leave, the two deputy directors couldn't help but look at each other and secretly thought in their hearts: This Xiao Gu is not simple. It seems that he has a good relationship with Secretary Wu.