Life Reset: I’m the Master in the Officialdom

"Director Li, I didn't expect that you could see through my little trick at a glance! I'm really sorry! I really can't drink much, and I really can't accompany you to enjoy a drink!" Wen Tao scratched his head in embarrassment and said with a wry smile.

Li Peigen frowned and waved his hands repeatedly, saying: "How can that be! As a leading cadre, how can you not know how to drink! Your Bengang's Executive Vice Mayor Sun Shuo can drink a lot! I saw it when I had dinner with him at Bengang last time. And I also heard that you are from Handong. The men in Handong have always been known for their generosity and good drinking. Could you be an exception? Well, come here and fill your Secretary Wen's glass of wine!" After that, Li Peigen pointed to Sun Menglong who was standing aside, with a firm attitude and no intention of giving in.

You know, Li Peigen himself is a man with an amazing alcohol tolerance. He is usually quite conceited about his ability at the table. He is particularly keen on using drinking to show off his status and strength in the dinner party.

Besides, in this occasion, Wentao is the undisputed protagonist. It might be understandable for others not to drink, but Wentao cannot refuse no matter what. He must raise his glass and drink deeply!

In the past, those who came to him from various cities, counties, and districts to do business, were all drunk and staggering away from the table?

"Oh, I'm so sorry, Director Li! You don't know, I'm new to Liao'an, and it will take me a while to adapt to the climate changes here. Look, I accidentally caught a cold recently, and I just took cephalexin this morning! I'm so sorry!" Wen Tao explained apologetically.

When Li Peigen heard Wentao's words, a hint of displeasure flashed across his eyes. After all, in such an occasion, it was somewhat disappointing for the other party to refuse to drink for such a reason.

However, since Wentao has already said this, he can't say anything more.

You know, the saying "Cephalexin plus alcohol, the King of Hell will wave goodbye" is definitely not a joke. If Wentao really took cephalexin and drank alcohol, the consequences would be unimaginable.

You can't force someone to take a blood test to see if they've taken cefuroxime, right? Thinking of this, Li Peigen muttered to himself: This Party Secretary from Bengang City really doesn't give me any face at all!

At this moment, Yu Haibo, who was standing nearby, keenly noticed the awkward atmosphere and quickly said with a smile, "Director Li, since Secretary Wentao has taken his medicine, don't force it! Come on, let's have a drink together. We must drink to our heart's content tonight!" As he spoke, he raised his glass and gestured to Li Peigen.

Although Li Peigen felt unhappy in his heart, Yu Haibo kept praising him, so he had no choice but to give in. After clinking glasses with Yu Haibo, the two of them confessed their love directly.

"Come on, come on, eat some food!" Yu Haibo's face was filled with a warm smile as he greeted everyone loudly.

However, the atmosphere at the table at this moment seemed quite awkward, as if shrouded by an invisible barrier.

Yu Haibo's chopsticks hanging in the air seemed to be frozen and did not fall down for a long time.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. For a moment, no one responded to his invitation. As time passed, the stalemate became somewhat oppressive.

Finally, Li Peigen broke the silence and took the lead in reaching out and picking up the chopsticks.

Seeing this, others followed suit and started eating.

Seeing this, Yu Haibo secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly continued, "Bacon, this time with the Bengang poverty alleviation fund, we really need your help! Let me introduce you to Comrade Tian Xinxin, member of the Standing Committee of the Bengang Municipal Party Committee and Minister of Propaganda. She can be considered half of my apprentice. From now on, we old friends will have to rely on you to help us!"

After hearing what Yu Haibo said, Li Peigen immediately turned his gaze to Tian Xinxin.

At first, he didn't even notice that there was such a graceful beauty at the table.

When he took a closer look at this moment, his eyes lit up, and a hint of greed and infatuation instantly flashed in his eyes.

He stared at Tian Xinxin unscrupulously, looking her up and down with lustful eyes for several times before he slowly said, "No problem! Since she's your apprentice, Old Yu, then she's naturally mine too! This afternoon, after I finish that important meeting, I'll have Minister Tian come to my office in person and submit the relevant materials to me. As long as it passes my review and 'approval', there will be no problem. You, Bengang City, will definitely get a lot of the poverty alleviation funds you want!"

He wasn't just talking nonsense! After all, as the director of the Provincial Poverty Alleviation Office, if he agreed, it would be a done deal!

Li Peigen holds the power to review funds. Although there are indeed leaders in charge who put pressure on him, those leaders in charge usually just go through the motions and follow Li Peigen's wishes.

However, looking at Director Li's demeanor and tone, the so-called approval he mentioned is probably not as easy as simply signing and stamping.

Wen Tao only had to glance at Director Li's expression, and he knew clearly in his mind: If Tian Xinxin was really allowed to deliver the materials, wouldn't that be like a lamb walking into a tiger's den - walking into a trap?

Thinking of this, Wen Tao hurriedly said, "Menglong, after dinner, you will be responsible for escorting Director Li back to the office safely, and take the relevant materials about our Bengang with you!"

How could Li Peigen not hear the hidden meaning in Wen Tao's words? He hadn't even stated his specific intentions yet, simply asking Tian Xinxin to help deliver some documents, yet the other party was so eager to express their intentions, even arranging for his secretary to do it for him. Could it be that such a small request was too difficult for them to accept?

Li Peigen was very unhappy. He had already made up his mind that Bengang City would never get the poverty alleviation funds so easily!

At this moment, Tian Xinxin was also very anxious, feeling both love and hate!

Although Wentao rejected me, judging from his current behavior, he still cares about me!

Moreover, she didn't mind delivering materials to Li Peigen at all. With her current "level", how could a idiot like Li Peigen take advantage of her?

At the moment, Wentao neither drank nor refused Li Peigen's "request" to deliver materials, and he was not prepared to show any appreciation. Even if Yu Haibo accompanied him, I'm afraid that the poverty alleviation funds would be wasted!