At six or seven in the evening, inside a private room of a decently upscale restaurant, Ye Fan sat in the seat of honor, with Xu Xiangli and Wang Xianzhong respectively at his left and right. Miao Jian took the seat at the other end of the table, directly facing Ye Fan.
Because of his status, Ye Fan could only host dinners in such settings.
After the dishes and drinks were served, Wang Xianzhong personally poured wine for Ye Fan as an apology for not having joined him in the investigation that morning.
With everyone's glass filled, Ye Fan, as the host and leader, naturally lifted his glass and gave a toast.
Although he had no intention of seeking promotion, he also didn't want to be bullied or pushed out, so he properly courted Xu Xiangli, Wang Xianzhong, and Miao Jian since they had taken the initiative to align themselves with him.
