Dong Mountain City.
Xu Donghai was the last to arrive at the meeting room. Compared to Deputy Secretary Yu Zhongshi who arrived first, Xu Donghai was late.
But this could not be helped as Xu Donghai was the boss.
It was reasonable for him to be the last.
After the meeting started, the first topic to be discussed was the development of Peach Blossom Gorge. In the process of the various department heads reporting, Mayor Zhong Zhihui's expression was good, and his face was glowing. After all, these were his political achievements. Although Dongshan had such rapid development because of Lin Dong, in the political arena, the credit was given to Secretary Xu Donghai and him, the mayor.
Zhong Zhihui kept commenting on the work of each department after listening to the reports. Most of them were praises, but some departments were criticized because they did not cooperate well.
Overall, the mayor was quite satisfied, which could be seen from his beaming expression.
"Does the secretary have anything else to add?" Zhong Zhihui asked Xu Donghai as usual.
"You can handle Peach Blossom Gorge." Xu Donghai did not take all the power for himself. Based on his political achievements, it was only a matter of time before he was promoted to the Provincial Government. In the face of gratifying results, even if Xu Donghai and Zhong Zhihui had some political disagreements, they wouldn't put it on the table. Sometimes, they even worked together to speed up the development of Dongshan. Right now, Dongshan was like a high-speed train that had already started to run. As long as one wasn't kicked in the head by a donkey, they wouldn't stop its advance like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
"Where's Secretary Yu?" Zhong Zhihui casually asked Deputy Secretary Yu Zhongshi.
Deputy Secretary Yu Zhongshi was transferred not long ago.
Because of the Li Jing incident, there was a change in the leadership of Dong Mountain. The local leaders were either transferred away or moved to the backlines to work for the CPPCC and the National People's Congress. After some consideration, the Provincial Government sent Yu Zhongshi to Dong Mountain City as the Deputy Secretary to train under Xu Donghai. When Xu Donghai was promoted to the Provincial Government, he would be given an important position.
Yu Zhongshi had just turned 40. This rising star had risen so fast because he had a strong backing.
Rumor had it that he was the grandson-in-law of one of the leaders.
He was transferred to the Provincial Government.
But when he saw the development of Dong Mountain, he volunteered to be transferred to Dong Mountain.
"I do have something on my side. Mayor Teng, you can tell me about it!" After Yu Zhongshi came to Dong Mountain, he was very respectful to Xu Donghai and Zhong Zhihui on the surface. He would always be the first to arrive for every meeting. Moreover, he would always learn from the two big brothers at work. He was very humble. As for what kind of person he was in private, no one knew before his true colors were revealed.
"Secretary Xu, Mayor Zhong, and Secretary Yu, I have something that I would like to discuss." In order to create the conditions for Yu Zhongshi's succession, the province also appointed Deputy Mayor Teng Wenqing as Yu Zhongshi's partner in addition to the position of Deputy Secretary.
Of course, even though they were partners, Teng Wenqing, who had a balding hairstyle, was actually a lackey.
She was here to babysit the rising political star.
Xu Donghai and Zhong Zhihui looked at each other. Xu Donghai picked up his teacup and drank without batting an eyelid.
Zhong Zhihui smiled brightly. "It's good that there's something. Problems are meant to be solved. I wonder what it is?"
"Although I'd like to report a very good thing to everyone, I have no choice. This is a bad thing, and it's very serious, so I have to discuss it." Teng Wenqing stood up and gestured to his secretary.
His secretary, Little Xie, immediately turned on the computer and inserted the prepared USB flash drive into it. Then, he played the video.
The matter was not complicated.
It was just two foreigners being beaten up.
In the video, a man and a woman could be seen getting entangled with two foreigners on the street of Taohua Ao Commercial Street. In the end, they got into an argument and got into a fight. What shocked the audience was that the woman wearing sunglasses actually used a pistol.
Fights were common, and it should not be mentioned here. However, using a gun and not using a gun were two completely different things.
Regardless of whether the matter was serious or not, it would be serious if a gun was used.
"I believe everyone has seen that Dong Mountain is attracting investors from all over the world. Countless foreign companies have come to visit us. We have always been very cautious when dealing with foreign guests. The city has always shown the most hospitable attitude, hoping that the foreign countries' impression of Dong Mountain will improve. However, such a terrible shooting incident happened yesterday. President Paul George of the US Citigroup Chamber of Commerce in Dong Mountain called me this morning to protest. He accused our triad members of maliciously attacking two senior executives under Amazon of their Citigroup Chamber of Commerce. He requested us to arrest the murderer within 24 hours, as well as provide relevant compensation and a public apology. "Teng Wenqing narrated with a serious expression.
"I see." Xu Donghai only said one sentence and picked up the teacup to drink again.
"Yesterday?" Zhong Zhihui lowered his head.
"How are the injured people's injuries?" Yu Zhongshi knew that this would not do. How could they just want political achievements and not take the blame? They were the bosses. In order to let the matter proceed smoothly, he could not muddle through, so he immediately took the initiative to ask.
"The latest news about the two injured people. One of the senior executives named Justin was shot in the lower part of his body. It's so serious that there's no possibility of recovery. Moreover, due to being trampled and kicked many times, there are dozens of fractures on his body, especially his tibia which is a comminuted fracture. Even if he's treated, the best outcome for him would be to walk with a limp. Justin will face lifelong disability for the rest of his life. The other senior executive, Terry, has 18 broken teeth, a fractured jaw, and a severe concussion. Apart from that, the bones in his left arm, right leg, and ribs are also fractured to varying degrees due to being kicked. The severity of his injuries is second only to Justin, "Teng Wenqing answered carefully.
"Secretary Xu, Mayor Zhong, how do you think we should settle this?" Yu Zhongshi was very happy, but he did not show it on his face.
"Such a serious matter …" Zhong Zhihui looked at Xu Donghai.
"Yes, we have to settle such a serious matter. We have to give the US an explanation, don't you think so, Secretary Xu?" Yu Zhongshi consulted Xu Donghai as usual, but everyone knew that this fella was plotting against him. If they did not deal with it well, everything that Xu Donghai had done before would be in vain. In the country, was there anything more troublesome than a diplomatic incident?
"Secretary Xu, you'll definitely handle it well. Under your leadership, we're confident that we'll get through this." Teng Wenqing flattered and pushed Xu Donghai to the edge of the cliff.
"What do you mean, Mayor Teng? Do you think we wanted something like this to happen? "Chen Xi sneered.
"None of us wanted this to happen, but it has already happened. Since it has happened, what we can do now is to use our greatest strength to 'mend the pen after the sheep is lost' and minimize the loss of the incident. I'll talk to President Paul George and try to stall for time. As for the arrest of the culprit, I'll leave it to Secretary Xu. After all, only Secretary Xu has the ability to mobilize the entire city's power to arrest the culprit. Mayor Zhong, you can find some time to visit the two injured senior executives to express our sympathy and sincerity. " Yu Zhongshi had already thought of all the arrangements before the meeting, but he did not forget that he was only a deputy secretary. In the end, he still asked hypocritically, "Secretary Xu, what do you think of this arrangement? Look, everyone's looking at you! Just give the order! "
Xu Donghai remained silent and sat like a puppet.
Yu Zhongshi was very happy.
He wanted Xu Donghai to fall to the ground.
On the surface, he called out softly, "Secretary Xu? Secretary Xu? "
Zhong Zhihui coughed and suddenly asked, "I think I heard the Mafia just now? You're saying that the culprit is from the Mafia? "
"Ah, yes!" Teng Wenqing instructed the secretary to play the video again, but the focus was on the ending. He pointed at the camera and said, "Everyone, look, this couple was finally taken away by a group of men in black suits. We've already found some clues about this group of men in suits. This man in the camera is called He Jinshui, a subordinate of the biggest Mafia on Dong Mountain, Smiling Tiger Liang Xiao. Two of our international friends from America, Justin and Terry, were partly injured by He Jinshui and another big guy nicknamed Crooked Head. I don't think there's any doubt about the Mafia. What we need to do now is to arrest Smiling Tiger Liang Xiao and the few culprits that appeared in the camera! "
"If that's the case, I have nothing else to say!" Chen Xi shook her head.
"It's best if you don't have anything to say, Secretary Chen." Teng Wenqing reminded Chen Xi, 'You're just a secretary, not the Municipal Committee Secretary. Even if you're with Xu Donghai, you have no right to object.'
"I don't have anything to say either." The Municipal Committee Secretary, Tang Baonian, was Xu Donghai's man. He had a calm personality and would not say anything if Xu Donghai did not say anything.
"What about Secretary Deng?" Teng Wenqing looked at the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Deng Daguang.
"Mayor Teng, I'm a little confused. I don't know where you heard that Liang Xiao is a Mafia? I can't be sure if a person is a Mafia before I have evidence, especially when this person is a well-known philanthropist and entrepreneur in Dong Mountain. Mayor Teng, think before you speak. You need evidence, you can't act recklessly! " Deng Daguang was also Xu Donghai's right-hand man and a veteran. He did not want to be polite to Teng Wenqing, who wanted to criticize him as soon as he arrived.
"Everyone in Dong Mountain City knows that Liang Xiao is a Mafia. It seems like Secretary Deng is the only one who doesn't know." Teng Wenqing was not afraid of offending Deng Daguang.
"I remember that Mayor Teng shook hands with this Mafia not long ago?" Deng Daguang was referring to the donation ceremony of the Knights of the Sky's Star of Hope.
"No matter how much money he donated, the fact that he's a Mafia won't change!" Teng Wenqing sneered and retorted.
"I'm talking about Mayor Teng when I want to eat clean!" Deng Daguang shrugged.
"It's better than you covering up for the Mafia!" Teng Wenqing's words were vicious.
"As the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, I have a clear conscience. I don't think I need Mayor Teng to teach me how to do things for the time being regarding the security of Dong Mountain. We'll handle what kind of person Liang Xiao is and how we'll deal with him in the future. We don't need you to tell us what to do. Moreover, before we collect enough evidence, I won't make arbitrary conclusions like some people. As for today's topic, in my opinion, these two foreigners are despicable, and they deserve to be beaten up! "Teng Wenqing and Yu Zhongshi were stunned when they heard Deng Daguang's words.
'T-This is what the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Dong Mountain said?
'They beat up foreigners.
Moreover, it's a serious shooting incident. T-They deserve this? '
Yu Zhongshi initially did not want to speak, but he could not hold it in anymore. He coughed and looked at Deng Daguang with a serious expression. "Secretary Deng, you shouldn't be saying this, especially in a serious meeting. I think it's better to speak less impulsively. What are you and Mayor Teng arguing about? This place is turning into a wet market! Secretary Xu, we better hurry up and settle this matter as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the media finds out, I don't know how they'll smear our reputation! "
Xu Donghai said nothing and only stared at his teacup.
Teng Wenqing immediately stood up when he saw Yu Zhongshi's gaze. "Secretary Xu, you're the Secretary. You must give us an idea on how to deal with this matter, or else how are we going to implement it?"
"Old Xu, give us an idea then!" Zhong Zhihui smiled faintly and gestured for Xu Donghai to speak.
"Give us an idea?" Xu Donghai seemed to have come back to his senses. He covered the teacup and said nonchalantly, "If I had to say, they deserved it!"
"Pfft!" Chen Xi burst out laughing.
"Ahem!" Mayor Zhong Zhihui could not stand it and coughed twice.
"What did you say?" Teng Wenqing and Yu Zhongshi could not believe their ears. The foreigners deserved to be shot? Did the Secretary of Dong Mountain really say this?
"Didn't you hear what Secretary Xu said? They deserve it! If you want to suck up to the foreigners, you can do it yourself. If you want to lick their eggs, you can too, but don't drag us into it! However, if the foreigners' eggs are broken, can you still find them? " Deng Daguang's words made Zhong Zhihui cough. Mayor Zhong quickly waved his hand. "Secretary Deng, watch your words. We're in a meeting. Also, pay attention to the unity between comrades."
"Now, they don't want to unite us. I thought it was something serious, but it's this kind of thing!" Deng Daguang still gave Zhong Zhihui some face and stopped after saying that.
"What do you mean? Are you saying that we deserve it when we reply to the Americans? "Teng Wenqing was so angry that his face was distorted.
"Of course not." Xu Donghai suddenly sat up straight and waved his hand. "Secretary Deng, send someone to keep Justin and Terry under surveillance. Arrest them as soon as they recover from their injuries. Charge them with attempting to rob the country's top secrets and murder an important leader of the country. Also, check to see if they smuggled drugs and guns. Lastly, arrest this Paul George as well. We have reason to suspect that he is a foreign spy who intends to steal the genetic medicine and holographic imaging technology! "
"What?" Yu Zhongshi looked like he was hit in the head and was about to faint.
Teng Wenqing, who was next to him, looked worse than if he was crying.
They were not pigs.
On the contrary, they were very smart.
Initially, they wanted to shake Xu Donghai's firm position by creating this incident today. They did not expect that they would be slapped in the face instead. Although they did not understand what was going on, since Xu Donghai said that, it meant that the foreigners were shot and the gangsters were involved. There was no hope for the widow and her only child to be killed.
"Meeting adjourned!" Xu Donghai stood up and left without looking at Yu Zhongshi and Teng Wenqing.
In his eyes, the two of them were not on the same level at all.
Deng Daguang laughed out loud.
He laughed and strode away.
His laughter was like a slap to Yu Zhongshi and Teng Wenqing's faces.
Teng Wenqing was trembling, but Yu Zhongshi was still calm. He pulled Zhong Zhihui and asked, "Mayor Zhong, can I ask why Secretary Xu decided on the nature of the case like this? Of course, if it's related to national secrets, pretend that I didn't ask! "
Zhong Zhihui patted Yu Zhongshi's shoulder and smiled. "Little Yu, you're still too young. Sometimes, haste makes waste! It's not impossible to exchange blows with Secretary Xu, but you have to be prepared. Otherwise, you'll make a big fool of yourself like today! Of course, you've just arrived, so it's not your fault that you don't know anyone! However, there's a saying that goes, 'no investigation, no right to speak'. You should really investigate who the young man who beat up the foreigners is. Don't be afraid of foreigners. Here, as long as there's a reason, we can stand firm and straighten our backs regardless of which nationality it is! "
"Is he a blockhead, ah no, he's Lin Dong?" Yu Zhongshi suddenly understood.
"Mayor Yu, why don't you call the US now and ask them to give us a reasonable explanation? Young man, you should do more practical things! " Zhong Zhihui smiled like An Old Fox and left, leaving Yu Zhongshi standing there with his body drenched in cold sweat.
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