Xie Peng looked quite embarrassed, lowering his head to hide everything.
Liu Zhizhong said, "It's no wonder you're pretending not to know each other; it's normal. However, Comrade Xiao Xie, as a Party member, and as a cadre about to step into a leadership position, I still need to speak to you!"
Xie Peng cursed inwardly, calling him names, thinking he's said quite enough!
But as he looked up, he appeared genuinely concerned and sincerely said, "Secretary Liu, please instruct me. Xiao Xie will definitely keep it in mind."
"As a leading cadre, what is the most important thing?"
This question caught Xie Peng completely off-guard, feeling like many answers seemed incorrect.
But he thought for a moment and said, "Loyalty, absolute loyalty to the Party and the people!"
The words were eloquent and forceful, in the same vein as many officials who have faltered! In reality, are these officials loyal? Loyal to the Party and the people? Bah...
