Binjiang Police Affairs

Chapter 1531 - 295: The Wedding of the Century (Part 1)

"Zhou Huixin is hosting the wedding, Director Zeng is officiating, and Shen Fan is also going?""Yeah."

Yangzhou doesn’t interact much with Binjiang, and even less with Linghai.

Vice Mayor Ye really misses his old subordinates from Linghai. After some consideration, he smiled and said, "When Xiao Gong returned to his hometown with his girlfriend last year, he visited me. I joked that he should invite me to drink wedding wine when he got married. Since I happen to be around, I’ll be an uninvited guest and share in the joy."

"That’s great, thank you, Mayor Ye."

"There’s nothing to thank. Just tell me where it is, no need for you to pick me up."

"The banquet is arranged at the Sailor Club. Mayor Ye, Xiao Gong is my apprentice. He has been working with me since joining. Today, he’s the groom and really can’t get away. I have plenty of time and must represent him to pick you up!"

"Are you worried I might not come?"

"Mainly, you have too many old subordinates, colleagues, and friends. What if someone finds out you’ve returned and intercepts you on the way?"

"So you’re coming to ’arrest’ me, and won’t be at ease until you ’escort’ me to the wedding venue?"

The old leader is as humorous as ever.

Han Yu couldn’t help but laugh, "I’ve caught many criminals, just never a city leader. Mayor Ye, give me a chance to catch one this time."

Vice Mayor Ye was amused and asked with a smile, "Do you know where my hometown is?"

"I don’t know, but I can call Chen Jian to ask."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you at home."

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It’s rare for Vice Mayor Ye to return to Binjiang, and once word gets out, there will definitely be many who want to invite him for meals.

Han Yu dared not waste a moment, borrowed Old Ge’s black-plated car, called Chen Jian to get the exact location of Vice Mayor Ye’s hometown, and went with Old Ge’s driver to pick him up.

Just as he left, Binjiang Customs Director Zeng, Deputy Director Ma, and Smuggling Crime Investigation Branch Political Commissioner Zhou Huixin arrived, immediately asking if Han Yu had been there.

Xu Haoran quickly told them the truth.

Director Zeng couldn’t believe the coincidence and sat down with a smile, "Hui Xin, we need to adjust the evening’s agenda. Quickly call Salted Fish and ask Mayor Ye to officiate Xiao Gong’s wedding tonight."

Normally, weddings, no matter how lively, are mainly a show for the bride’s family and friends.

Xiao Gong’s situation is rather unique. He came alone like an in-law to work in Binjiang. His family would rarely take the bus here to celebrate, so the splendid arrangement is meant to let his parents hold their heads high.

In terms of Vice Director level leaders, there’s Secretary Miao, who was a Vice Chairman of the Binjiang Political Consultative Conference before retirement.

But Secretary Miao is retired and a former leader of Binjiang.

If they can get Vice Mayor Ye to officiate, Xiao Gong’s family would definitely feel honored!

Zhou Huixin could sense Director Zeng’s implication and immediately took out his phone, "If Vice Mayor Ye graces us by officiating Xiao Gong’s wedding, the event will elevate. Director Zeng, I can’t host this; tonight, you’d better be the host."

"I can’t either; let’s ask Secretary Miao to host."

Secretary Miao heard everything clearly, couldn’t bother with his card game, turned his head, and smiled, "You two, Xiao Gong is an official in your Customs system. What’s the point of letting a retired old man like me host his wedding? You’re Xiao Gong’s leaders; it’s most fitting for you to host it."

"Secretary Miao, our level is not high enough! If Mayor Ye truly comes, only you on stage can carry the weight!" Director Zeng offered a cigarette, seriously saying, "I just found out a few days ago that today is when we truly enter the 21st century. Secretary Miao, make an exception and help us out; tonight’s hosting is a century wedding."

"Truly entering the 21st century today?"

"Yes, if you don’t believe me, you can ask Ge Diao."

Seeing Old Ge nod, Secretary Miao thought for a moment and laughed, "I’m retired now, just an ordinary citizen."

Although Vice Port Director Ma wasn’t very familiar with Secretary Miao, he knew well how capable Secretary Miao had been, head of the Port Authority, on equal footing with the Binjiang City leaders, promptly said, "Secretary Miao, you’re still a leader even in retirement!"

"I’m not prepared at all," Secretary Miao laughed.

Zhou Huixin opened a briefcase and took out a red-printed script for the host, seating himself beside him, "Secretary Miao, I’ve prepared everything for you. Also, isn’t it just hosting a wedding? As a seasoned leader, you’ve seen it all; you don’t need any preparation."

Zhang Junyan, wanting to help his old subordinate save face, chimed in opportunely, "Secretary Miao, please help Xiao Gong with this favor."

"Alright then," Secretary Miao took the script, pulled out his reading glasses, and while reading, laughed, "Didn’t expect to come for wedding wine and be given a task instead."

"That’s why you’re well respected," Old Ge set down his cards, laughed aloud, "We don’t have such qualifications and can only applaud from the audience."