An Zhe continued: "Xiao Tao, what I am talking about is a young man named Xue Yuan who had just passed the civil service examination and graduated from Anran School, Beijing..."

"Ah..." Xiao Tao exclaimed, her mouth half opened and her eyes wide open.

"Hmm?" An Zhe frowned and looked at her, "Xiao Tao, what's wrong?"

Xiaotao couldn't speak in a daze, and then looked straight at Qiao Liang.

When Qiao Liang saw Xiaotao's eyes, he understood what it meant. When he was wandering around Anran School during the May Day holiday, he and Xiaotao met Xue Yuan together, of course they knew him. Xiaotao's eyes were clearly asking himself: Death, why don't you tell me about this?

In front of An Zhe, Qiao Liang didn't know how to tell Xiaotao at this time, and then he lowered his head to eat the food.

An Zhe was kept in the dark at this time, looking at Qiao Liang, then Xiao Tao, and continued to frown: "Xiao Tao, what are you looking at Qiao Liang?"

Xiaotao realized his loss of composure at this time and smiled concealedly: "No, nothing..."

An Zhe said with a silence: "Can you see Qiao Liang look handsome?"

Qiao Liang looked up at An Zhe, wanting to laugh but he didn't laugh.

Xiaotao was amused and crying, so she lowered her head to go to her room.

Looking at Xiaotao's back, An Zhe shook his head and looked at Qiao Liang: "What the hell is going on?"

Qiao Liang knew that this matter could not be hidden, so he whispered to An Zhe about the previous relationship between Xue Yuan and Xiaotao, as well as the encounter with Xue Yuan and his beautiful girlfriend at Anran School.

After hearing Qiao Liang say this, An Zhe suddenly realized and nodded: "So that's it."

"Yes." Qiao Liang nodded and continued to whisper, "Although Xue Yuan and Xiao Tao have broken up, judging from Xiao Tao's performance, she seems to care about Xue Yuanting."

An Zhe sighed: "Although the infatuated girl is the same in middle school, time has changed, and there are still a big difference between her and Xue Yuan now. Moreover, Xue Yuan has a girlfriend, which is obviously impossible."

"Yes, it's impossible." Qiao Liang nodded, "As far as I know, Xue Yuan is now in the Secretary Department. Not only is he arrogant and does not take his colleagues seriously, he doesn't even listen to the words of the section chief. Moreover, this guy likes to do something..."

Out of his impression of Xue Yuan's bad taste, Qiao Liang did not say good things to An Zhe, but Qiao Liang said this in line with the facts.

An Zhe nodded: "I have heard of Xue Yuan's performance through different channels. Such young people, who have just entered the society from school and lack experience, but are self-reliant in their high education and have a lot of ink in their belly. Such young people are available in government agencies and many units at all levels. They also need to be honed in practice and grow up through blows. You turn around and tell the secretary that when necessary, the right time can kill his arrogance and let him know his weight. If the section chief cannot control him, you come forward."

Qiao Liang agreed.

An Zhe continued: "When Sanjiang was just admitted to the system, were you like Xue Yuan?"

Qiao Liang shook his head: "Before my first day at work, my parents told me that we are children from rural households, and it doesn't matter if we don't have a background. Everything depends on ourselves. We must cherish this hard-earned job. We must be honest in our company, work hard, be low-key and humble, and not be allowed to be polite... Over the years, no matter where we are, I have always remembered my parents' words."

An Zhe nodded in praise: "That's it. Although they are all young people, although they have just come out of school, they still have to vary from person to person. This is related to their growth environment and family traditions."

An Zhe's words were obviously praising his parents for their good education. Qiao Liang was happy to hear this.

An Zhe continued: "Liangzi, as a peasant child who came out of the mountains, it is not easy to achieve the present step by step. According to your current age, even compared with those peers with relationships and backgrounds in the city, you are in the leading position. In other words, you are already the best among your peers."

Qiao Liang was happy to hear this and said, "In fact, in addition to my own efforts, this is also due to the fact that I met several good leaders who were kind to me at different times."

"You are talking about Li Youwei, Xu Honggang and me, are you?" An Zhe said.

Qiao Liang nodded.

"So, among the three of us, who do you think will help you the most?" An Zhe said with interest.

"This..." Qiao Liang hesitated a little. In front of An Zhe, this question seemed to be difficult to answer.

"It's okay, tell the truth, say it boldly." An Zhe encouraged.

Since An Zhe encouraged him, Qiao Liang told the truth: "At present, it should be my boss."

An Zhe blinked, a trace of loss flashed in his eyes, but he laughed again: "You boy really dare to tell the truth. If someone else had just answered this question in front of me, it seemed that this would not be the answer."

"I know if someone else would definitely say it was you, but in front of you, I don't want to lie or go against my heart." Qiao Liang said.

"But do you know that sometimes it is not likable to be honest." An Zhe said with a smile.

"There is no way. I started from the beginning and my boss brought it up step by step. He has cultivated me. If I speak against my conscience, I will feel at ease and my conscience will be condemned." Qiao Liang said sincerely.

An Zhe then tentatively said, "Then can I be second?"

"Yes, this is no problem." Qiao Liang nodded affirmatively. Compared with Xu Honggang, An Zhe was obviously more helpful to him.

"Then is it possible for me to become the first in the future?" An Zhe said again.

After hearing An Zhe's words, Qiao Liang couldn't help but laugh. This guy wanted to be the first in everything.

"I don't know this either." Qiao Liang added after saying that, "But it's up to man. If you work hard, there should be hope..."

"Why do I listen to you as if I was encouraging me?" An Zhe snorted.

Qiao Liang couldn't help laughing: "You can also think that I am encouraging you."

An Zhe snorted again: "Why do I feel like we are overturned?"

Qiao Liang changed his serious expression, shook his head, and said solemnly: "The boss is the boss, and he will never fall down at any time. In my heart, no matter when and where, no matter whether I will follow you in the future, you are the eternal boss in my heart."

"Yeah." An Zhe nodded with satisfaction, then raised his glass: "Drink—"

The two of them drank a second cup.

An Zhe continued: "The past week, I know you have been under tremendous pressure. This pressure is not only because of Yangshan Songbei, but also because of you, but also because of me, right?"

Qiao Liang nodded.

"Then do you still have pressure now?" An Zhe said.

Qiao Liang was thinking about An Zhe's words, as if there was something in his words.

Qiao Liang continued: "Because the pressure brought by Songbei in Yangshan is gone."

An Zhe obviously heard what the meaning of Qiao Liang said and smiled: "In this life, as long as you want to be positive, pressure is everywhere. The key is how you treat it and what kind of mentality you use. Some people collapse under heavy pressure, choose to give up, choose to sink, and some people work hard to endure tenacious struggles and actively use their brains to find ways. This time you belong to the latter.

To be honest, I sent you to lead the team this time, and there was no choice. At that time, I didn’t have the confidence to win, so I didn’t make any rigid requirements for you, but your performance exceeded my expectations. Although there was a component of luck in this, I believe that no one who went on to supervise this time would have the so-called luck. Therefore, this seems lucky, seems accidental, but in fact it has a necessity.

At the same time, leading the team to Yangshan Songbei Supervisor this time is also an important test for you and a rare exercise. I can say without exaggeration now that you have passed the test successfully and received the exercise greatly. From this perspective, I want to congratulate you."

After saying that, An Zhe raised his glass again with a look of relief.

Qiao Liang was quite moved, raised his wine glass respectfully, looked at An Zhe and said solemnly: "Boss, from my perspective, I should thank you for giving me this opportunity to undergo test and exercise. Although the test and exercise process is torment and even painful, I felt a great harvest afterwards."

"Well, people always have to grow up in this kind of torture and pain. How can they see the rainbow without experiencing the wind and rain?" An Zhe and Qiao Liang clinked their glasses, "I will live up to my mission, return in triumph, drink-"

The two then drank the third cup.

Before I knew it, I drank a bottle of Moutai and then had a meal.

After dinner, An Zhe and Qiao Liang drank tea in the living room for a while. Qiao Liang saw that it was getting late and stood up to say goodbye.

An Zhe glanced at Xiaotao's room, then shouted: "Xiaotao, Qiao Liang is leaving, you can send him for me."

Qiao Liang knew what An Zhe meant. He was a regular visitor here, so he came and went casually, so where did he need to send it?

So Qiao Liang didn't say anything.

Then Xiaotao came out of the room and looked restless.

"I'll go upstairs to take a shower." After An Zhe said that, he stood up and went upstairs.

Xiao Tao looked at Qiao Liang without turning his eyes, and Qiao Liang smiled unnaturally.

"Let's go." Xiao Tao said.

The two left An Zhe's house, but Qiao Liang did not leave immediately and stopped at the door. He knew An Zhe's intention to ask Xiao Tao to give him away, and he also knew that Xiao Tao had something to say.

Xiao Tao lowered her head and was silent for a moment, and whispered: "Since you already know, why don't you tell me?"

Xiaotao had a little bit of scepticism in his tone.

Qiao Liang let out a light sigh: "Xiao Tao, do you think it is meaningful to you to tell you this? Is it really good for you?"

Xiaotao lowered his head and said nothing.

Qiao Liang continued: "Although in terms of social status and level, you and him seem to be inappropriate now, from another perspective, even if he doesn't have a girlfriend now, I think he is not worthy of you."

Xiaotao looked up at Qiao Liang, and Qiao Liang nodded seriously.

"Brother Qiao, what angle are you talking about?" Xiao Tao said.

"You will know in the future." Qiao Liang said.

Xiaotao pondered for a moment and pursed his lips gently: "I really didn't expect that he would come to Jiangzhou and be in the same unit as you."

"I was also surprised when I saw him at my unit for the first time, but that's the case. Not only did he join the commission office, but he was also admitted with the first place." Qiao Liang said.

"He used to be very outstanding and talented, but he is still the case now, even more amazing..." Xiao Tao murmured.

After hearing what Xiaotao said, Qiao Liang was a little disdainful. Damn, what's the use of being good at exams? It's useless to have theory but not practice. The key is whether you have real abilities at work.

Even though he thought so, Qiao Liang did not say it out.

Xiaotao continued: "Brother Qiao, if I hadn't mentioned him by chance when you were drinking today and I heard about it, how long would you plan to hide it from me?"

"How long can you hide it? As long as you don't know, I won't tell you on your own initiative." Qiao Liang said simply.

"Why?" Xiao Tao said.

"Because you are a kind and innocent girl, I don't want to see your peaceful life stir up again, and I don't want to see you be hurt again." Qiao Liang said.

Xiaotao lowered his head and pondered for a while, then looked up at Qiao Liang: "Brother Qiao, thank you..."

Qiao Liang saw Xiaotao's expression a little lonely and sad at this time.
To be continued...