461: Chapter 461 This guy is very greedy

After making this call, Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu reported, "Secretary, the other party has agreed to meet us tonight."

Qin Chuan understood what the other party meant; it was nothing more than wanting a dinner invitation and then wanting some benefits.

If they didn't want benefits, they could have discussed it openly in the office. The fact that the other party requested the evening meeting made the implication self-evident.

Going to the capital to pursue projects, hosting dinners, and giving gifts were acceptable. Qin Chuan had no objections, as long as the other party wasn't too greedy; within normal limits, it was fine.

"That's fine, let's do it tonight. You pick a good place, let's have a couple of drinks, and strive to get things done."

"Very well, Secretary." Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu replied.

Evening.

Because they were the ones hosting and asking for a favor, Qin Chuan brought everyone early and waited in the private room.

To show courtesy, they even arranged for someone to wait at the entrance of the restaurant to welcome Director Tan and his group.

Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun was a bit worried and mentioned again, "Secretary, the other party has quite an ego. I don't know if we can get things done this time."

Honestly, with the other party acting like this, Qin Chuan wasn't entirely confident either. He said slowly, "Let's strive for success. If we don't succeed, we'll talk about it then."

He had even thought that if this didn't work out, he would have to pull some strings. He was a top-tier figure among the second-generation elites in the Beijing Circle. As long as he mentioned this matter to people in the circle, someone should be able to help.

Director Tan hadn't arrived yet, and they were chatting in the private room. A while later, Qin Chuan's phone rang.

It was a call from Chairman Chen Zhixun. "Brother Chuan, you're back in the capital. When are you free to have a drink with the brothers? Is tonight okay?"

Qin Chuan said, "Tonight probably won't work. Dongjiang City needs to build an airport, and tonight we are treating a director from the Civil Aviation Administration to dinner. We need his signature for the approval."

Chairman Chen Zhixun said, "This Director Tan is only a division-level official, likely not even a deputy bureau-level yet. Look at how arrogant he is, putting on airs bigger than mine. He actually dares to make Brother Chuan treat him to dinner? Is he even worthy of that?"

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "We are in the capital asking for favors, there's no other way."

"Brother Chuan, where are you eating? I'll come over and knock him down a peg or two, make him be sensible."

Qin Chuan told him the location and scolded him jokingly, "No need to come over. It wouldn't be good to scare them."

They chatted a few more sentences on the phone, and Qin Chuan emphasized again not to come over, as it would have a bad influence. Since they were developing within the system, they had to follow the rules. It wasn't right to just go around scaring people like that.

After finishing the call, they waited for a few more minutes. Secretary-General Tian Chaoqun reminded him, "Secretary, this Director Tan really has a big ego. The agreed time has passed by ten minutes, and there's no sign of him."

The agreed time was 7:00 PM, and it was already 7:10 PM.

Qin Chuan said calmly, "Don't worry, wait patiently. He will come."

Since this guy agreed to have dinner tonight, he was looking to get benefits; he generally wouldn't pass up the opportunity, so he should be coming.

Being late was just a way to put on airs, to show how important he was, and to make himself look very impressive.

After waiting for about ten more minutes, the other party finally arrived.

Pushing the door open and walking into the private room, he casually cupped his hands in a salute, "Everyone, there was a traffic jam on the way. I'm a little late, apologies."

Qin Chuan didn't believe this excuse.

This restaurant was right across the street from the Civil Aviation Administration. The other party basically didn't need to drive, and it would only take ten minutes to walk.

Since the other party had already arrived, there was no need to expose him.

Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu introduced, "Director Tan, this is our Dongjiang City Municipal Party Secretary, Comrade Qin Chuan."

"Secretary, this is Director Tan from the Civil Aviation Administration."

Qin Chuan took the initiative to shake hands with him and exchanged polite greetings.

The other party didn't just come alone; there were five people in total. The other four were basically his subordinates, personnel related to the airport construction approval.

Guests are guests.

After introductions were made between the two sides, Qin Chuan politely asked everyone to take their seats. An interesting scene occurred.

Qin Chuan had only just said, "Everyone, please take your seats," when Director Tan didn't stand on ceremony at all, sitting down in the main seat in a carefree manner.

Qin Chuan didn't say anything, just smiled as if nothing had happened, without a hint of dissatisfaction on his face, and sat down next to Director Tan.

Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu was also a smart person. Seeing this, she immediately said enthusiastically, "Director Tan, what would you like to drink? Should we add a few more dishes?"

A subordinate next to him said, "Our Director Tan only drinks moutai."

After speaking, he glanced at the menu, called the waiter over, asked a few questions, and then added a few signature dishes without any hesitation.

Soon, the sumptuous dishes were served like flowing water, and four bottles of vintage moutai were brought up.

After three rounds of drinks, feeling it was about time, Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu brought up the main business.

"Director Tan, let me toast you again. As for our matter, I ask for your extra attention. We have everything ready; we are just waiting for the approval of the paperwork."

Director Tan was still putting on airs, speaking in official jargon, "I know about your matter. We will study it as a priority. Wait patiently for our news."

Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu knew in her heart that this was a demand for a bribe.

She took out a shopping card with a face value of 5,000 yuan that she had prepared earlier and pushed it in front of Director Tan, "Director Tan, thank you for your hard work. We leave our matter in your hands."

Glancing at it and seeing it was just a shopping card, not a bank card, Director Tan curled his lips in disdain and then said with a serious face.

"Vice Mayor Cheng, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to send away a beggar?"

He didn't even bother to pretend.

If someone else felt it was too little, they might pretend to be serious and ask for the item to be taken back, but he directly said it was to send away a beggar.

Was soliciting bribes so blatant now?

Qin Chuan had his eyes opened and couldn't help but glance at this Director Tan.

Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu was a bit embarrassed and quickly said with a smile, "Director Tan, that's not what we meant. This is just a little tea money. Once the matter is accomplished, we will have another token of appreciation."

Director Tan sneered; he didn't believe it at all.

If the bribe didn't meet his psychological expectations, wanting him to handle the matter first was absolutely impossible.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became a bit awkward.

Vice Mayor Cheng Yuzhu didn't know what to do for a moment and couldn't help but look at Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan smiled and didn't say anything for the moment, because he had already heard footsteps outside the private room; clearly, someone was coming.

Sure enough, the ajar door of the private room was pushed open. Chairman Chen Zhixun led the way, followed by someone who looked like a leader, and then a few more people. The group walked in just like that, all holding wine glasses.

When Director Tan saw these people, especially when he saw that leader, he was immediately overjoyed and stood up at once.

Nervous and excited.

"Director Zhang, you... why are you here?"