Urban Super Medical Saint

When Minister Hao began to speak, everyone cast complex glances at Station Head Guo and Xiao Shanshan before taking their seats.

The looks contained mockery, schadenfreude, and pity.

Anyone with a bit of sense could see that Xiao Shanshan, who just had a chance at promotion, was definitely finished now. As for Station Head Guo, he was certainly going to be affected by this incident.

As for how much impact it would have, that would depend on how influential this young man in front of them really was, whether he could totally subdue Station Head Guo, and just how severe their conflict was.

Because up until now, let alone Director Qiu and Deputy Station Head Qian, even Minister Hao did not know Ge Dongxu's true identity.

It was precisely because of this that Xiao Shanshan dared to speak up just now.

Of course, Station Head Guo is the head of the provincial station, a deputy department-level official, and is quite a figure in Jiangnan Province. And no matter how impressive Ge Dongxu may be, after all, he is still a young man. To many, it seemed that Station Head Guo would indeed be affected, but stepping down was definitely out of the question; however, it was certain that he had been slapped in the face metaphorically.

Station Head Guo himself also harbored this thought. Seeing everyone take their seats, his face shifted between dark and light for a moment before he finally gritted his teeth and sat down as well.

Upon seeing Station Head Guo sit down, Xiao Shanshan also followed to take her seat.

"Xiao Shanshan, you go out first!" However, before Xiao Shanshan could sit down, Director Qiu glanced at her and spoke indifferently.

Hearing this, Xiao Shanshan's face immediately turned pale, and she looked pleadingly at Station Head Guo, but it was as if he didn't see her.

Seeing that Station Head Guo ignored her, Xiao Shanshan became even paler, bit her lip, and left the private room with tears in her eyes.

After observing Xiao Shanshan's departure, everyone's gaze turned to Ge Dongxu.

Director Qiu certainly didn't aim without basis; this was seen as Jiangnan Province Broadcasting and Television Bureau taking a stance.

As for Station Head Guo, not only is he the head of the provincial station, but he also concurrently holds the position of Deputy Director of the Jiangnan Province Broadcasting and Television Bureau. Ge Dongxu had just openly insulted him in front of everyone, and in the eyes of Director Qiu, that was almost enough.

After all, at Station Head Guo's level, sometimes face actually represents a lot.

Ge Dongxu's expression showed little change; he simply led Wu Longcai and the other two to first toast Minister Hao. After all, he was the host tonight and the one holding the highest position.

Minister Hao had just clinked glasses with Fang Fei, and even with toasts from Director Qiu, had only sipped his drink. However, when Ge Dongxu toasted him, he downed the drink boldly in one gulp.

Seeing Minister Hao's hearty drinking, everyone inwardly shivered, unable to fathom Ge Dongxu's true identity, wondering why Minister Hao gave him so much face.

After toasting Minister Hao, Ge Dongxu was set to toast Fang Fei.

"I'll punish myself with a drink first." Seeing Ge Dongxu coming to toast him, Fang Fei quickly stood up, picked up a full glass, said the words, and tipped the drink back in one go.

Seeing Fang Fei actually punishing himself with a drink, everyone except Fang Wanyue who did not show any surprise, revealed shocked expressions; even Minister Hao's eyelids twitched slightly.

What is Fang Fei's status? He is a Capital Official, and also Elder Feng's son-in-law. With these two identities combined, even though his level is only at the department head, Minister Hao, a local official one level higher than him, engaged with him on equal footing.

Yet now, Fang Fei actually punished himself with a drink because of a casual remark made by Ge Dongxu, what did that imply?

All those present were essentially "veterans" of the bureaucracy, how could they fail to understand?

"It was just a joke, you actually took it seriously!" Ge Dongxu, seeing Fang Fei actually punishing himself with a drink, felt somewhat remorseful.

"Hehe, since you've spoken, I naturally have to treat it seriously," Fang Fei said, laughing.

Ge Dongxu heard the words and chuckled, no longer bothering with the pleasantries with Fang Fei, filled up his cup and toasted him, saying, "Welcome to Jiangnan Province!"

The two drank a round, and then Ge Dongxu made a special toast to Director Qiu.

"I'll toast everyone present another round, but I'll spare Station Head Guo, as I simply can't stand any grit in my eyes," Ge Dongxu said after he toasted Director Qiu, then filled his glass again and toasted the rest of the people in the room.

Seeing Ge Dongxu was about to toast the crowd, Station Head Guo had already picked up his glass, but upon hearing the latter part of the statement, his hand holding the glass froze, uncertain whether to drink or not.

In the end, he clenched his teeth, drank the liquor, and then poured himself another cup before leaving his seat and walking over to Ge Dongxu, "Mr. Ge, about the previous matter..."

Just at that moment, a knock on the private room door sounded, and Governor Sang Yunlong walked in, accompanied by his secretary Fang Ting.

Governor Sang Yunlong glanced around, just about to greet Minister Hao and Fang Fei, when his eyes suddenly fell on Ge Dongxu, and he couldn't help but show a slight look of surprise before striding towards him, smiling, "Dongxu, you're here too."

Station Head Guo and the others changed their expressions slightly upon seeing that Governor Sang also knew Ge Dongxu.

"I suppose I'm also from Jiangnan Province, and since Fang Fei has arrived, I had to come over and share a drink," Ge Dongxu said with a smile.

"By saying that, I feel even more neglectful for only arriving now," Governor Sang Yunlong responded.

"It's different for you; I'm rather free, while you're the governor, busy with a myriad of issues; you can't just come over whenever you feel like it," Ge Dongxu chuckled.

"Right, right, I already feel quite apologetic for bothering Governor Sang to come all this way," Fang Fei took over the conversation.

"That's being too modest," Governor Sang Yunlong waved his hand, then turned to his secretary Fang Ting, "Fill the cups, now that Dongxu is here, I have to toast him first."

Once Governor Sang Yunlong said this, the room grew so quiet you could almost hear a pin drop.

Not to mention Station Head Guo and the others, whose faces suddenly changed, even Minister Hao's expression altered.

Who was Governor Sang Yunlong? He was the second in command in Jiangnan! Even Minister Hao, who was of a lower level, didn't have the privilege of Governor Sang Yunlong taking the initiative to toast him first, let alone full cup!

And yet now? Governor Sang Yunlong was actively suggesting to fill the cups and toast to Ge Dongxu first, indicating the high status Ge Dongxu held in his heart!

"Governor Sang is too polite," Ge Dongxu also filled his cup to the brim and responded courteously.

"It's nothing," Sang Yunlong said, clinking glasses with Ge Dongxu, then tilted his head back and emptied his in one gulp.

Ge Dongxu followed suit and downed his glass as well.

The others, upon seeing that Governor Sang indeed emptied his glass, couldn't help but change their expressions again.

For someone of Governor Sang's position, even if a person of Minister Hao's level toasted him, he only needed to sip. Moreover, Governor Sang previously avoided drinking much due to health reasons, something both Minister Hao and Director Qiu present were aware of. But today, he had finished his drink without even a frown.

Station Head Guo watched this scene, his hand holding the glass uncontrollably trembling.

He now understood he had greatly underestimated Ge Dongxu, as well as the gravity of that incident in the lobby.

If a leader of Governor Sang's caliber needed to toast to Ge Dongxu and even finish his drink in one gulp, how could he, merely the head of the provincial television station, afford to reprimand or offend Ge Dongxu so lightly?

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