Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1054 - Chapter 1054 Chapter 1010 Class Reunion

Chapter 1054: Chapter 1010 Class Reunion Chapter 1054: Chapter 1010 Class Reunion Afternoon

Having not rested all night, Nie Zhenbang, who only rested after hearing that the negotiations had ended, had just gotten up that morning.

After washing up, there came a knock at the door. Hong Feng walked in from outside, holding a plate with three fried eggs and a glass of milk in his hands.

Placing the plate on the coffee table, Hong Feng said, “Secretary, please have something to eat.”

As he spoke, Hong Feng took out some documents from a briefcase next to him, placing them aside, and continued, “Secretary, this morning, Governor Wen and the Donggang side have already signed the contract. Moreover, driven by this event, the Hongjiang exhibition booth has witnessed an even more bustling scene. Numerous Donggang merchants have flocked to it. Today, several tourism development projects have already signed contracts with Donggang enterprises. Excluding Li Clan Group, today, Hongjiang’s signed projects have reached thirteen, and the contracted investment funds have amounted to 6.2 billion yuan.”

Nie Zhenbang nodded, eating while looking at the materials beside him, most of which were progress reports of the work at the Tourism Fair. Nie Zhenbang wasn’t surprised by this.

Our people sometimes have such a herd mentality. Whether it’s inland or Donggang, the nature is the same.

This is the driving effect. Just think about it, Donggang Li Clan Group–what kind of company is that? It’s among the top hundred on the international stage, a giant multinational company. This kind of influence is undoubtedly huge. Everyone has the concept that since Donggang Li Clan is investing in Hongjiang, what does that indicate? It indicates that Hongjiang is worth investing in.

With such results today, Nie Zhenbang was not surprised. If this effect hadn’t occurred, that would have actually been abnormal.

Putting those materials aside, Nie Zhenbang continued to look through the documents below. Suddenly, he put down the cutlery in his hand and looked up, asking, “Hong, when did Jiang Yonghao call? Also, when did Liaodong’s Lin Mohan call?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Feng immediately replied, “Secretary, Governor Jiang called two hours ago, and Governor Lin called at noon. At that time, you were resting, so I didn’t disturb you.”

Nie Zhenbang was reasonable and was quite clear about Hong Feng’s intentions, which were well-meant, so he didn’t feel it was right to be too harsh on him. He then said, “Hmm. I understand.”

After quickly finishing the snack, Hong Feng took the plate and left. Nie Zhenbang then took out his phone and dialed the number left by Jiang Yonghao. As soon as the call connected, Jiang Yonghao’s voice came through, “Well, if it isn’t Nie Zhenbang, always the hardworker. What, making such a big fuss, you didn’t rest all night yesterday, did you?”

Jiang Yonghao, Nie Zhenbang’s classmate from the Central Party School, four years ago, when Nie Zhenbang was still working at the Office of the Three Public Expenditures, during the party school’s training class for provincial and ministerial-level officials, Jiang Yonghao was the second youngest. After that, Nie Zhenbang moved to Bashu after working at the office for a year, and Jiang Yonghao was transferred from the first deputy secretary of the Youth League Central Committee to become the governor of Qianzhou. Now, Jiang Yonghao has remained the governor of Qianzhou. This year, Jiang Yonghao just turned 47.

This particular class of students was an extraordinary network that Nie Zhenbang would need in the future. Among them, many were robust and energetic. Nie Zhenbang valued these classmates highly and managed his relationships with them with care.

Listening to Jiang Yonghao’s teasing yet concerned words, Nie Zhenbang replied with a smile, “Brother Hao, you’re teasing me, aren’t you? I’m still young; staying up all night isn’t a big deal for me.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Jiang Yonghao laughed, “You, Nie Zhenbang, are implying that we are old, aren’t you? I don’t have a problem, but I’m curious how you’re going to face Zhao Changyong, Liu Yi, Chen Guoqing, and Sister Li Yu.”

Jiang Yonghao’s words caught Nie Zhenbang off guard. These people were classmates from the same year, also among the younger ones.

Back then, Zhao Changyong was fifty-one, Liu Yi fifty-three, Chen Guoqing forty-eight, Li Yu fifty-three. Four years later, not only had their ages increased–it was evident that their positions had as well.

Nie Zhenbang was shocked and found it hard to believe, “Brother Hao, are you saying they all came to the Tourism Fair this time?”

Listening to Nie Zhenbang’s words, Jiang Yonghao teased in return, “Oh, you thought that only Nie Zhenbang got promoted? The rest of us are still marking time? Back then, you were the one with the lowest position. Now, look at you, you’ve become the top official in the provincial party committee. We elder brothers and sisters can’t drag you down, can we?”

Continuing, Jiang Yonghao spoke seriously, “Changyong is now the governor of Jiangnan Province. Brother Liu Yi is currently the governor of Yuedong, and Guoqing is the top dog; he’s now the head of the Ludong Provincial Party Committee, just like you. As for Sister Li Yu, being a woman in this position is quite rare in our country, she now serves as the governor of Caiyun Province.”

Nie Zhenbang was taken aback. Chen Guoqing, who had been the Minister of Publicity in Ludong Province, had topped the province within four years, which was quite unusual. This implied Guoqing had strong backing. As for Sister Li Yu, Nie Zhenbang was even more surprised. He was very clear about how difficult it was for female cadres within the system. For Li Yu to leap from the position of organization minister to the governor of Caiyun Province was indeed not easy – tougher than it was for Chen Guoqing.

After a pause, Jiang Yonghao said with a smile, “Zhenbang, do you have time tonight? Let’s take this opportunity to gather together?”

Nie Zhenbang nodded with a smile, understanding Jiang Yonghao’s intention. In his mind, these people were all part of his network, and the same logic applied to them, where he was also a part of their connections. Although they all met during the national conferences, relationships needed to be cultivated.

With this thought, Nie Zhenbang readily said, “Gathering together is certainly good. Let’s do this, I’ll arrange for tonight at the Chu Royal Palace not far from here. Also, I’ll introduce a few friends to come over.”

Without even thinking, it was clear that Lin Mohan’s call was for gathering as well. Nie Zhenbang simply made the decision for Lin Mohan.

As expected, after Nie Zhenbang called Lin Mohan, Lin Mohan brought up this matter, and not just him, but also Tian Xujian was involved. After setting a time with the two of them.

On his end, Nie Zhenbang also made a call to Li Laibao, as the Chu Royal Palace was located in Chunan Province, and in such a high-class venue, sometimes it’s not just about money. Here, Li Laibao’s identity was more useful than money.

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Eight o’clock in the evening

At the Chu Royal Palace, it was the golden hour for business, yet inside the main hall of the Chu Royalty Restaurant, there was an extremely lively atmosphere, filled with harmony.

There weren’t many people, just ten in total, but once they stepped out, each of them was a major figure with significant authority, governing their own territories.

The living room was carpeted with a thick Starmoon rug, and sofas were set around in a circle, which eliminated the distinction between hosts and guests, demonstrating the cleverness of the host.

Naturally, Nie Zhenbang still took up the central position, with Chen Guoqing and Jiang Yonghao by his side. According to what Li Yu said, this was arranged by age.

Nie Zhenbang looked around at everyone, feeling a sense of pride. Present were Heishui Governor Tian Xujian, Liaodong Governor Lin Mohan, Yuedong Governor Liu Yi, Caiyun Governor Li Yu, Qianzhou Governor Jiang Yonghao, Ludong’s top leader Chen Guoqing, Jiangnan Governor Zhao Changyong, plus the Red River’s top leader Nie Zhenbang, and Hongjiang Governor Wen Baogui.

One could say that with all the provincial committee and government leaders in the country, there were only so many, and here, there were eight at once, plus the soon-to-be Governor of Chunan Province, Li Laibao. This scene made the owner of the Chu Royalty Restaurant personally take responsibility for the hospitality.

Looking around again, Nie Zhenbang said with a smile, “Brothers and sisters, it’s been a few years, and you all still look as impressive as ever, even more so than before.”

As his words fell, Li Yu, who was nearby, said with a laugh, “Look at you, Nie Zhenbang, beating around the bush to call big sister old. I’m fifty-seven already, still young? But it’s you who’s just over forty, big sister is really envious.”

Li Yu fully leveraged this advantage. Sometimes women in the system have their disadvantages, but they possess qualities incomparable to men. In such a setting, Li Yu could act as a perfect softener. From this perspective, it was no fluke that Li Yu served as governor of Caiyun. Li Yu’s abilities were formidable.

Next to her, Liu Yi also laughed and said, “Li Yu is right. This time, in Red River Province, you, Nie Zhenbang, have outshone us all. This time, we must make you and Governor Wen bleed a bit.”

Wen Baogui was also greatly shaken in his heart. At this moment, Wen Baogui finally saw a glimpse of the iceberg behind Secretary Nie. So many prime-age authoritative figures, looking at their ages, Liu Yi and Li Yu were the oldest, being only fifty-seven, but seven years later at sixty-four, they still had the chance to advance further. As for others, like Chen Guoqing, Jiang Yonghao, and Zhao Changyong, their futures probably looked similar to Secretary Nie’s, all aiming for the Nine Tripods.

Yet, these people were just Secretary Nie’s own network, not even including the support from the Nie and Yang families behind him. This was truly just the tip of the iceberg.

Hearing Liu Yi’s words, Wen Baogui also smiled and said, “Governor Liu, treating you to a meal is no problem. Red River’s achievements are largely due to Secretary Nie’s guidance and the strong support of our brother provinces and cities. I will tighten my belt and take out five years’ worth of salary to treat you.”

The respect for Nie Zhenbang radiated through Wen Baogui’s words, which made Nie Zhenbang’s classmates think even more highly of him. This little brother’s future was likely the brightest among all the classmates, heading for President Qiao’s position.

As the conversation ended, Chen Guoqing also said with a laugh, “Governor Wen, you may not know, but your Secretary Nie here is a master of holding his cards close to his chest. His second uncle is a big financier, and this little expense is nothing to him.” (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on . Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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