After dinner, Chang Haitian sent Duval and Cheng Runsheng to the Ocean Garden, while Zhang Yang was responsible for sending Qiao Mengyuan back to the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse. When passing through Lujiao Bay, Qiao Mengyuan suggested getting out of the car and leaving.

Zhang Yang stopped the car, walked to the beach with Qiao Mengyuan, and smiled and said, "How is it? Is the work going smoothly?"

Qiao Mengyuan said: "It's okay."

Zhang Yang said: "My sister asked me to thank you for the gift you gave her."

Qiao Mengyuan smiled and said, "I saw your announcement, but fortunately I was merciful to me and didn't make it public, otherwise others would have thought I had flattered the leader."

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Actually, subordinates don't have to use money to curry favor with their leaders, especially female subordinates, what else can they do..."

Qiao Mengyuan immediately understood what he meant, and blushed and said, "Secretary Zhang, be careful that I will complain to you."

Official Zhang said happily: "What are you complaining about me? I am explaining the facts. This phenomenon is very common in the officialdom now."

Qiao Mengyuan stopped, stood on the beach, looked at the sea surface dyed by the moonlight in the distance, and whispered: "Thank you."

"What do you thank me?"

Qiao Mengyuan tidied up her long skirt and sat down on the beach: "After coming to Binhai, my mood calmed down a lot. No wonder someone said that work is the best way to heal my wounds."

Official Zhang said in a pun: "As long as you work by my side, I promise not to let anyone hurt you."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "I came to Binhai to help you do something, not to come here to accept your protection."

Zhang Yang also sat down beside her, and naturally took off her coat and helped Qiao Mengyuan put it on her shoulder. Qiao Mengyuan did not refuse, grabbed his coat and wrapped her body tightly: "Zhang Yang, I forgot to tell you something just now. Singapore Xingyue Group intends to invest in Fulong Port."

Speaking of Singapore Xingyue Group, Zhang Yang couldn't help but think of a past event. When Qiao Mengyuan and Xu Jiayong fell in love with her in the past, Xu Jiayong used despicable means to control Xingyue Group. Fan Siqi, the president of Xingyue Group, created various problems and fought against herself in the project of the Deepwater Port of Nancy. Unconsciously, several years have passed, and Xu Jiayong has passed away. Fan Siqi also suffered an unjust prison. Fortunately, Zhang Yang helped her create the illusion of terminal illness. Now Fan Siqi stayed in Singapore in the name of recuperation, but her actual control over Xingyue Group is stronger than in the past.

Zhang Yang said: "Xiao Guocheng also has an intention to invest. He is cooperating with Yuanhe Group."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "In Asia, the Yuanhe family and Xingyue Group have always been competitors. A large part of the reason why Xingyue targets Binhai is to compete with Yuanhe Group. After the bonded area is completed, Binhai will become the largest cargo transit distribution center in central and northern China. Many people have seen this business opportunity. Only by seizing the initiative can they occupy the future market. Therefore, they have a strong desire to come to invest."

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Director Qiao has already started all the work after a few days of taking office. This is talent, and it really makes me feel ashamed of myself."

Qiao Mengyuan spat and said, "Don't mock me, I have never had any experience in politics."

Zhang Yang said: "It takes talent to eat politics."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "I don't have much talent."

Official Zhang wanted to say a few jokes, but when he thought that Qiao Mengyuan's background was complicated, Qiao Zhenliang was not her biological father, and Xiao Guocheng was originally highly favored by him, so he should not do anything about talent. Zhang Yang said: "I don't have much talent, and I will become the secretary of the Binhai Municipal Party Committee."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "You are talented, but you don't think that the most important thing in politics and officialdom is to have independent opinions. You have surpassed many people in this alone."

Zhang Yang sighed: "Politics is not delicious. Just now, Jiang Hong, deputy secretary of the municipal party committee, came to me. He told me that the Standing Committee of the Beigang Municipal Party Committee is facing adjustments and let me seize the opportunity."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "You have a really good connection in Beigang."

Zhang Yang laughed: "Do you think he is so kind? The reason why he revealed this news to me was because he was embarrassed by Xiang Cheng. He thought that if I joined this battle group, maybe he would relieve the pressure."

Qiao Mengyuan frowned and said, "What I don't like the most is the power struggle in the officialdom, the intrigue, and the scheming of everything."

Zhang Yang said: "Political struggle in the officialdom is a profound science. It not only tests a person's IQ, but also tests a person's willpower, and it is even more satisfying than a martial arts duel."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "Then you are a top-notch expert now?"

Official Zhang said modestly: "At most I can be called a new starter. The real top master is your grandfather! If I can learn one percent of his methods in my life, I will be able to thrive in the officialdom and be invincible."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "We need to know that the strong ones have their own strength. Political struggles are constantly changing with the changes of the times. Although the sound of waves is still the same, every wave is completely different. Grandpa said that you must know how to go with the flow when doing anything."

Zhang Yang said: "I have never done well in this regard."

Qiao Mengyuan smiled and said, "Actually, you have become the secretary of the Binhai Municipal Party Committee at a young age. What else is there to be dissatisfied with?"

Zhang Yang said: "God treats me well, otherwise how could he send a good helper like you to me?" He knew that Qiao Mengyuan was reserved, so he did not dare to say unscrupulously about sending you to me. He added the word "good helper" before.

Qiao Mengyuan's pretty face was hot, and she whispered: "It's late at night, go back early to rest."

The office of the investment promotion office is located in the city administrative center. Qiao Mengyuan works here most of the time. Zhang Yang handed over the investment promotion tasks of Binhai City to her. Since serving as the deputy director of Binhai Investment Promotion Office, Qiao Mengyuan has performed conscientiously. Recently, the investment promotion office has expanded three personnel through public recruitment. They are all familiar with the business. Qiao Mengyuan went to work in the morning and saw Zhou Shanhu coming to find her with a fashionable girl. The girl is Liu Xiting, the daughter of Liu Baoquan, director of the Dongjiang New District Management Committee. She is currently in love with Zhou Shanhu. She graduated from college this year and has finished the graduation exam. She has not yet obtained her graduation certificate. She is in a hurry to come to Binhai to find Zhou Shanhu.

Zhang Yang once promised Liu Baoquan to arrange work for her. Anyway, Qiao Mengyuan lacked people, so she arranged Liu Xiting to the investment promotion office and asked Zhou Shanhu to bring her over in person.

Qiao Mengyuan had heard Zhang Yang talk about this, and she was also very familiar with Zhou Shanhu and smiled and said, "Huzi, this is your girlfriend!"

Zhou Shanhu blushed, but Liu Xiting was more generous. She took the initiative to reach out to Qiao Mengyuan: "Director Qiao, hello, my name is Liu Xiting, I came here to learn from you."

Qiao Mengyuan smiled and nodded and said, "Everyone is my own. When you come, work hard. I will take care of you in the future."

Zhou Shanhu said something just now: "Director Qiao, please."

Qiao Mengyuan smiled and said, "Huzi, don't worry, Xiting must be fine with me."

Zhou Shanhu said goodbye and left, Liu Xiting chased him out, and a pair of children bit their ears and said a few words before they separated. Qiao Mengyuan saw their tender and sweet appearance, for some reason suddenly thought of Zhang Yang and his heartless smiling face.

The sound of the phone ring interrupted her thoughts. Qiao Mengyuan's pretty face was a little hot. What's going on with herself? Recently, she always couldn't help but think of him. She picked up the phone and a man's low voice came from the phone: "Hello, Director Qiao!"

Qiao Mengyuan said: "You are..."

The other party smiled and said, "Xiao Guocheng!"

Qiao Mengyuan was slightly stunned, and then smiled and said, "Hello Uncle Xiao!" Qiao Mengyuan and Xiao Meihong are old classmates and good friends. She had met Xiao Guocheng several times when she was studying in the United States, but she had no intrusion. However, in view of Xiao Meihong's relationship, Qiao Mengyuan was still very polite.

Xiao Guocheng said: "Are you in the office?"

Qiao Mengyuan said: "Here, Uncle Xiao has something to ask me for?"

Xiao Guocheng said: "Okay, I'll talk about it later!"

Qiao Mengyuan put down the phone and saw Liu Xiting standing in front of her. She smiled and said, "Can you type?"

Liu Xiting nodded, and Qiao Mengyuan gave her a plan: "Help me sort it out and give it to me in the afternoon." She pointed to the room next door.

Liu Xiting took the plan and left. When she went out, she met Xiao Guocheng and walked in. Xiao Guocheng was wearing a white shirt, no tie, black trousers, and shiny leather shoes. He had always been a person who paid great attention to his image.

Even when facing a little girl, Xiao Guocheng still fully demonstrated his gentlemanly demeanor and politely made a way for Liu Xiting. After Liu Xiting passed, Xiao Guocheng walked into the office and smiled and said, "Director Qiao, do you still remember me?"

Qiao Mengyuan had already stood up to meet her and took the initiative to reach out to Xiao Guocheng: "Hello Uncle Xiao, I haven't seen each other for a long time."

Xiao Guocheng shook hands with Qiao Mengyuan. Qiao Mengyuan invited him to sit down on the sofa and personally made a cup of tea for him. Xiao Guocheng said: "I remember the last time I met you was eight years ago. You were studying in the United States and playing at home with Meihong."

Qiao Mengyuan nodded and said, "I thought Uncle Xiao had forgotten me, a little girl."

Xiao Guocheng smiled and said, "How could it be?" Looking at Qiao Mengyuan's pretty face, Xiao Guocheng vaguely saw Meng Chuanmei's outline. Qiao Mengyuan was somewhat similar to Meng Chuanmei when she was young. The most similar thing was their eyes, the same persistence, and the same stubbornness.

Qiao Mengyuan said: "Uncle Xiao is here to find me?"

Xiao Guocheng shook his head and said, "I came here today to visit Secretary Zhang, but I heard that you are now the deputy director of Binhai Investment Promotion Office and are responsible for investment promotion here, so I'll come and take a look."

Qiao Mengyuan said: "Macier didn't come with you?"

Xiao Guocheng said: "She went to the United States for official business and would not come back until next month." (To be continued)
Chapter completed!