Tong Guangsheng warmly welcomed Zhao Feiyang and his party. That evening, he also invited Mayor Mei Ru Xue, but Mei Ru Xue excused herself saying she had other commitments.
Because Zhao Feiyang was present, everyone drank cautiously, not wanting to embarrass themselves in such a setting. This was especially true for Yan Huaiyi, who already harbored resentment towards Zhao Feiyang. If he drank too much, he might accidentally say something inappropriate.
There were two tables tonight, and Xu Chunliang and Zhao Feiyang were not seated together. Yan Huaiyi was originally supposed to sit at Zhao Feiyang's table, but he chose to join another one.
Diverging paths lead to different goals; he had no interest in Zhao Feiyang's grand plans and felt more at ease drinking with other colleagues. His mind had already flown to the Infectious Disease Hospital, and he was planning his future there.
