Chapter 756 - 757: Low-key
Secretary Shi Wei, whose name is Chen Yuping, had secured the position of city secretary in the economically developed city of Minghe. His ability was certainly very strong, and his background was equally impressive.
The Su Family had also supported him a lot initially. In many large families, it was often necessary to spend money and effort to support someone. Such actions often resembled gambling; if the person you supported rose smoothly in their career, it could bring benefits to the family. If, however, the supported individual failed and was suppressed by others, that family would also suffer losses.
"Secretary Chen, Mayor Li, I am late. I have kept you waiting for a long time, and I am truly sorry," Song Xiaodong said as he arrived at the reserved private room. Chen Yuping and Li Qiuhe, the mayor, were already there, each accompanied by their wives.
Chen Yuping smiled and said, "You are a very busy person. Even coming out for a meal is not easy for you, so this isn’t considered late."
Song Xiaodong replied hastily, "You’re making me blush with such comments. Both of you are the parents of our city of Minghe. You are the real deal, managing myriad matters every day. I am just busy chasing minor benefits for my own family, whereas you are busy working for the happiness of all the citizens. The nature of our tasks is completely different."
His words greatly pleased both Chen Yuping and Li Qiuhe. Usually, if someone made such comments, it would be regarded as mere flattery, and they wouldn’t take it to heart. But coming from Song Xiaodong, it often signified genuine admiration.
Everyone then introduced their wives. Shui Qingyue’s youth and beauty didn’t particularly impress the two leaders—that sort of thing was expected from someone in Song Xiaodong’s position.
However, when Shui Qingyue chatted with the wives of the two leaders, her appropriate comments and elegant demeanor exhibited a unique personal charm in front of the leaders.
As everyone ate and talked, the conversation was quite casual. However, due to the identities of the three men, it mostly concerned urban development and public welfare.
Chen Yuping and Li Qiuhe were career-minded individuals. Before reaching their positions, they might have thought about manoeuvring for advancement, but upon achieving their ranks, the thoughts of advancing faded. Instead, they were more concerned with performing their duties well.