Xu Qianli had thought all along that it was Vice Secretary Zi Guangyu who had summoned him, but the person who eventually appeared before him turned out to be Secretary Ji Qingyun.
As a provincial cadre, seeing Ji Qingyun made Xu Qianli quite excited.
For a department-level cadre from a town to get a chance to meet the Provincial Party Secretary alone was, in his estimation, a unique privilege in the province.
Such an event was more than simply an honor.
Upon seeing Ji Qingyun come in, Xu Qianli immediately stood up, "Hello, Secretary Ji."
Ji Qingyun didn't speak, but waved his hand, signalling Xu Qianli to sit down. He took the seat opposite him and scrutinized him intently.
After a while, Ji Qingyun said, "Young man, to face me and remain so composed, impressive."
Ji Qingyun had an extremely good first impression of Xu Qianli, a young department-level cadre who could remain calm in his presence, which was no easy feat.