In the editorial department of Yangcheng Evening News, there was a chaos in the army.-<  >-./-<  >-./

The books and newspapers that are cherished in the past are now spread out on the ground in a mess. Several young interns are lying in the materials like ants, crawling in search of them, recording key points from time to time, running back to their desks, and handing them over to the text reporter.

The reporter was so busy that he couldn't even care about "thank you". He stared at the information on the desktop and kept writing, for fear that he would not be able to catch up with the time.

In the center of the editorial department, the red line representing the deadline and minute hand are only one quarter of the dial.

"There is still one hour and 15 minutes left, faster." The deputy editor-in-chief fluffed his head, like a lion roaring.

There was a "Oh" moan of pain coming from below.

The deputy editor jumped to the table and cheered up morale: "I know, everyone is tired and hungry. However, we don't have time to have a meal. The Morning News has always said that they are timely, but the news that Dahua Industrial won the bid for the Middle East Oilfield was released at 8 am. Their newspaper has been put on the shelves today. Now, it's up to our Evening News!"

He waved his arms, jumping rhythmically on the table like he was riding a horse, shouting: "The typesetting masters are ready, and the bicycle team is ready. The deadline will be printed at 2 pm, and the printing will be carried out at 3 pm, and the sales point will be delivered to the newspaper and magazine sales point at 4 pm. Our Yangcheng Evening News will be the first newspaper to fully report that Chinese companies have won the bid for foreign oil fields. What a great honor!"

An editor quietly ran to his legs and asked in a low voice: "Can we write about the introduction of the Middle East War now be used?"

"Revised! I want a brand new report." The editor-in-chief of the Lion Head shouted in a high tone: "Whether it is hard, think about the 25,000 Red Army. How much sweat and persistence does Dahua Industrial have to take down foreign oil fields? How much hard work does it take? Do you think it is tiring to check information and can it be more tiring than the comrades of Dahua Industrial? We must report their deeds as soon as possible. As soon as possible, let the people of the whole country understand Dahua Industrial and how many great things have they done!"

He was passionately speaking like a speech, shouting: "Napoleon said that China is a sleeping lion. Now, the lion opened its eyes and let out its first roar. Moreover, this roar is a private enterprise. I believe that the future news yearbook will list the "Yangcheng Evening News" on January 25. Everyone insist on it. Consider it again. When the task is completed, the newspaper will ask everyone to drink sugar water!"

The journalists and editors who have been sleepless and prepared for a day and night can only hope that the plums can quench their thirst and continue to persevere.

At 4 pm, the first batch of Yangcheng Evening News met with citizens.

At the same time, well-known newspapers and magazines such as Beijing Evening News and Chongqing Evening News were also published. However, due to different investments, everyone's reports on the Middle East, especially the UAE, are also different.

What’s even more special is that in the past, the government staff who liked a cup of tea in the morning and a report in the morning naturally walked out of the office building and took the initiative to go to the newsstand and convenience store to buy one or even a few newspapers.

Su Zhenguo naturally didn't have to buy newspapers specifically, but the office director who had figured out his mind had already sent someone to wait at the newspaper booth. As long as a newspaper was delivered, someone would run to Su Zhenguo's office in less than 5 minutes.

The content of the first few newspapers was quite reliable. The least they were using Xinhua News Agency reports or some personnel introductions.

However, the newspapers delivered at around 6 o'clock gradually became unreliable.

When Director Zhao found out the problem, the newspapers had already arrived at Su Zhenguo's office. Just when he was nervous, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the suite.

The director was stunned for a moment, quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at the second page of the "Xianye Evening News" sent there later. It was said that during his time at school, Su Cheng was brave enough to do things, study diligently, and insisted on reading books for more than 8 hours a day. He was mainly oil technology. He once told people that he wanted to be a Chinese oil man and contribute oil to the motherland...

Director Zhao smiled and made a cup of tea for himself, thinking: A talented man from Peking University has become a jobless person. The newspapers are the same nowadays. Why are you worried about? You can't collect the information carefully before writing it.

"Click."

The door shaft of the suite sounded gently, Director Zhao subconsciously straightened his spine, raised his chin slightly, and waited for a second before looking towards the direction of the door. The people in the entire office were all in one move.

Su Zhenguo took two steps out of the office, collected several new newspapers, and ordered: "Xiao Zhao, go and learn about the situation of Dahua Industry, and the Ministry of Energy, don't disturb others."

"yes."

"What is Siucheng doing?"

Xiao Zhao hurriedly said: "I didn't hear the exact news. We have a few hours of time difference with the UAE. We are still celebrating the achievements there."

"Well, call the embassy and ask." Su Zhenguo left the office and went for a walk. This was his daily routine activity.

The secretary immediately picked up the microphone, asked the embassy, ​​and asked the small train to prepare the car and head to the Ministry of Energy.

The ministry reform in 1988 transformed the Ministry of Petroleum into China National Petroleum Corporation and handed over administrative responsibilities to the newly established Ministry of Energy. Although the main body is weak and the ministers are strong, the execution ability is almost zero. However, for central cadres like Director Zhao, it is a formal channel to find the Ministry of Energy first.

When he arrived at the ministries and commissions, Secretary Zhao immediately felt a completely different atmosphere.

If other departments were seeking curiosity and excitement, the Ministry of Energy was simply in awe. None of the dozens of cadres passing by had a smile on their faces and did not speak to each other. It gave people the feeling that it was more like a prison.

Yes, it's like a prisoner waiting for a ruling.

Secretary Zhao then realized how big a blow to the Ministry of Energy’s winning bid was.

The Chinese delegation composed of Sanshi was led by the Ministry of Energy, directed by the Ministry of Energy, and ordered by the Ministry of Energy to withdraw.

If Dahua Industrial also fails to bid, then both mistakes and sewage can be poured on Dahua Industrial. The false "internal fighting and internal friction" alone can penetrate it into the abyss that will never be restored.

However, Dahua Industrial actually won the bid!

Three stones, who had not even obtained the bidding rights, suddenly became a negative example, and a national negative example...

All the dirty water and mistakes fell on them.

Even the director was secretly worried about them, thinking: The person responsible for the delegation's work is a department-level cadre, and he is definitely not qualified to bear the burden. It seems that some people are in trouble.

Thinking of this, he knocked on the door of Minister Guo’s office.

The door opens.

A head came out and asked softly: "Hello, is there anything?"

"I am Zhao Zijun from Su Office. I have something to do to find Minister Guo."

"Hello, Director Zhao." The other party immediately recognized him and said embarrassedly: "Please wait a moment. You have a cup of tea first."

Director Zhao often went to the ministries and commissions to convey information, but he didn't have much time to wait. However, he was not in a hurry and took the opportunity to observe the newspapers in the secretary's room.

More than half of them are newly bought evening newspapers, which are different details from usual. In this way, Secretary Zhao has a clear mind.

"Pa".

When he heard the sound of a cup falling from the door, Minister Guo's secretary smiled awkwardly.

There was a faint swearing sound from inside.

Secretary Zhao was surprised: As Minister Guo’s identity, at least the department-level cadres were scolded. At such a high position, even superiors and subordinates had to save face. Minister Guo was forced to curse, and he was afraid he was angry. So, the main person in charge decided by the Ministry of Energy was Minister Guo.

Minister Guo's secretary lowered his head. In desperation, he called the inside line and said, "Secretary Zhao from Office Su has arrived."

The scolding inside stopped.

After a while, the two officials lowered their heads in vain and hurriedly left the office. They had no face to say hello.

Secretary Zhao recalled that both of them were officials of the oil system. They were in their 40s and were trained to be like grandsons. It was indeed better to pretend not to know each other.

He calmed down and entered the door and smiled: "Minister Guo. Mr. Su hopes to understand the situation and the matter about Dahua Industrial winning the bid overseas."

"Well, I just received the news, from the newspaper." Minister Guo blushed, not telling whether he was shy or angry. He thought for a while and said roughly: "Dahua Industrial has a small position, and it is most appropriate to develop a joint stock with CNOOC. Our opinion is to discuss a suitable ratio with Dahua Industrial. CNOOC can add more funds and send more people to fight against Setan Oilfield."

"Oh." Secretary Zhao just listened and said nothing.

Minister Guo had to ask: "What does Mr. Su mean?"

"Old Su just understood the situation and had no decision."

Minister Guo nodded and said, "We understand. If there is any progress, please contact you at any time."

“Is there no progress now?”

"This... we haven't contacted Sucheng yet." Minister Guo was still a little ashamed when he said this.

"I called the embassy before, and they didn't see Siu City either."

Minister Guo changed his mind and said in surprise: "Dahua Industrial's total assets are only tens of millions of yuan, and all the patents are in his name. Now if he doesn't answer the phone or go to the embassy, ​​will he go to any country without returning?"

"This...is unlikely." Secretary Zhao was a little funny and had to say: "At most, you just hide and you won't see any idle people."

Minister Guo, who was classified as a free man, laughed twice, knowing that he was anxious. He really wanted Su Cheng to defect and not come back. At that time, all the flatteries in the newspapers would become jokes, and he could also use the prophet tone to criticize private enterprises' unruly behavior...

Of course, all this was just like his fantasy. After a slight temptation, Minister Guo smiled and said, "I'll ask the Petroleum Corporation to continue contacting them. Su Cheng is a cadre who started from the Petroleum Corporation. He is brave and capable. I guess he doesn't want to see us very much."

Minister Guo actually doesn't like the oil company that is too big to lose. At this time, he pretended to be helpless: "This is the first project to go out in our country's oil industry, which is very important. However, it is really heartbreaking for some leading cadres to ignore the interests of the country and the people for their own selfishness..."

"Minister Guo, Dahua Industrial, which successfully bids for success, is a private enterprise." Director Zhao smiled softly.

"Private enterprises are also Chinese enterprises. They accept the guidance of the Ministry of Energy of China..." Minister Guo said so easily, and only then realized that the other party was Director Zhao of Office Su. What he said was to be heard by Old An.

Minister Guo quickly remedyed: "Overall, Comrade Su Cheng is still good. His current problems are mainly focused on being separated from the organization and being separated from the masses. If the embassy and ministries lose his news, it will give people a misunderstanding. What should we do when we hide from us? We are not a human-eating wolf. Right?"

Director Zhao nodded and laughed in his heart, "You wolf, probably will be hung up." If you can't find anyone, who will go to the oil battle?"

Minister Guo also knew this and smiled bitterly: "Comrade Su Cheng's selfishness has become a little bit stronger. Otherwise, we will organize several large enterprises to develop the Setan Oilfield together, which will be beneficial to both parties..."

Director Zhao smiled but said nothing.

Minister Guo had to continue: "We don't have to ask for shares in Setan Oilfield, nor do we want to pursue the benefits of overseas oilfields, but we just want to help domestic enterprises... Now, the main problem is that Sucheng does not contact us, and this problem is relatively serious..."

"Bang bang." His secretary knocked on the door lightly.

"What's going on?" Minister Guo sniffed his face and said, "I'll say it after I have something to do."

"It's news about Sucheng." The secretary was instructed and had to notify him as soon as possible.

As soon as he said that Su Cheng would not contact him, he contacted him at this moment. Minister Guo's old face had just faded and had a tendency to turn red again. He hummed and asked, "Where has he been?"

"It is said that I got on the plane and my destination was Shan*Dongdong* Camp."

"Shengli Oilfield?" Minister Guo's eyes sterned.

Director Zhao asked: "There are no flights from the UAE to Dong* Camp?"

Minister Guo instantly understood and hurriedly said, "Yes, he wants to turn around from the capital, go and stop him."

"It is said to be a private jet, and the Civil Aviation Administration approved it." In the era when private cars were rare, his secretary did not understand the concept of private jets very well. He could only say: "It seems that he will not pass by Beijing."

Minister Guo stayed for a moment and decided: "Since that's the case, we will also go to Shengli Oilfield. He hides from us, we can't hide from him, Director Zhao..."

Director Zhao thought for a moment and smiled and said, "I'll go with you to see if he's a deserter or something else!"

Such a strong joke, Minister Guo used to be able to smell it with his nose. But now he was too nervous, just nodded, put on his clothes and walked out.
To be continued...