From the beginning, Zhang Zhiyuan did not want Lu Yiwei to be involved in this matter. On the one hand, it was because of his personality. On the other hand, no one stood up to take the initiative. After the scene was cleared, there were more difficult problems waiting for them to solve. Looking at Lu Yiwei, who was disheveled and exhausted, he felt distressed and annoyed. He stared at his scarred palms and said, "You go back first. I'll keep an eye on things here."
Zhang Zhiyuan had just taken office yesterday. He hadn't even had the time to light the first fire, and today this happened. He was able to rush to the scene to give orders because he was supporting his beloved disciple. It was undeniable that he had many strengths, but his weaknesses were also obvious. He was too impulsive and did not know how to protect himself. He only knew how to work hard and did not know how to be opportunistic. He was far worse than Ma Feifei.
Lu Yiwei rubbed his hands, which were red from the cold, and said, "How can I go back? I'll go see the family after I'm done here. I'll try to settle this as soon as possible."
Zhang Zhiyuan sighed with a look of exasperation. "You're too honest. You're a leader now. You don't have to do everything yourself. You have to play the role of a leader and command others to handle things properly. What can I say to you? "
Lu Yiwei squeezed out an ugly smile, which quickly disappeared without a trace. He said, "I'm representing the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary Bai. He entrusted this to me with full trust. I didn't expect it to be like this … I don't know how to face him."
Zhang Zhiyuan comforted him. "It's not your fault. Old Bai won't say anything to you. What I'm worried about is the attitude of the Provincial Party Committee on this matter. If they pursue this matter seriously, I'm afraid that you'll be implicated. No matter what, you can't take charge at this critical moment. The person in charge of the relocation of the car factory is Ma Feifei. You won't be the one to do it. Do you hear me? "
Lu Yiwei did not think too much. He nodded and said, "I know what to do."
"What do you know? Alright, go back and pack up first. I'll make a trip to the provincial government to see Governor Shen and see what we should do next."
Lu Yiwei sent Zhang Zhiyuan to the car. Looking at the receding figure of the car, he was filled with emotions and had a lingering fear. He was right. It was only the beginning of settling accounts. Whether or not it would fall on his head, there was no way of knowing. He couldn't care less now. He called Hu Peng and rushed to the People's Hospital.
On the way to the hospital, he took a breather. He wiped his unrecognizable palm with a tissue. Perhaps it was because of the sudden change in temperature, the wound on the back of his hand cracked open. Blood mixed with mud flowed down his fingers and dripped onto the floor. A wave of dizziness washed over him as he recalled the scene just now.
"Hu Peng, pull over!"
Before he could even move to the side, he vomited. The corrosive substance in his stomach stimulated the trachea to dilate, and his nose couldn't help but feel sour. Tears and mucus came out together.
Hu Peng was shocked. After pulling over, he quickly ran to the back of the car and opened the door. "Secretary General Lu, are you okay?"
Lu Yiwei held onto the seat to calm himself down. He waved his hand weakly. "I'm fine. Get me some water."
Hu Peng took out a bottle of mineral water. He didn't care about the cold water and washed his face and hands. He leaned against the back of the car and closed his eyes to meditate. But the tragic scene still lingered in his mind.
Under Hu Peng's suggestion, he moved from the back seat to the front passenger seat. He lit a cigarette and looked at the flickering sky. It seemed that it was going to snow again.
"How's the weather these few days?"
Hu Peng immediately said. "The weather forecast says that there will be heavy snow today and tomorrow."
"Oh, it's going to snow again."
Snow was very common in the north. Some years, there was no snow at all, and some years, there was snow after snow. The last snow didn't even have time to melt before it came again. Just like the snowstorm in Nanyang that year, it was still vivid in his mind. And today, there was more rain and snow. For the people who relied on the land to make a living, the heavier the snow, the better. It meant that the coming year would be a good one. As for the relocation of the company, the progress would be affected if there was no snow.
Lu Yiwei took one puff after another. After he finished one, he immediately took another one. He was extremely nervous and flustered. He had promised Bai Zongfeng that he would take over the car factory in a month. He didn't expect that he would get into such a big trouble before he even started. It didn't matter to him, but if this matter got him involved …
At this moment, Guo Jinzhu called. Lu Yiwei quickly picked up.
Guo Jinzhu didn't beat around the bush and said in a low voice. "I know what happened. Don't worry too much. Focus on the good things and don't think about anything else."
Lu Yiwei's cold heart was warm when his old leader called to show his concern. He nodded. "Thank you for your concern, Secretary Guo. I will listen to you."
"Well, I just called Old Bai, but his phone was turned off. He might be on his way back. I understand the attitude of the province. The Provincial Party Committee's Secretary Zhang didn't say anything. As long as this matter is handled properly, there shouldn't be a big problem. If there's an explanation, I won't just stand by and watch. "
Lu Yiwei and Guo Jinzhu's relationship was completely based on Zhang Zhiyuan. After a while, they became allies and friends. The reason why Guo Jinzhu liked him was that he was very similar to himself when he was young. Lu Yiwei was bold and daring. He was many times better than those people who were sitting around waiting for death. Also, he could see the potential in Lu Yiwei. If he helped Lu Yiwei, it would be good for his future career.
"Thank you."
Guo Jinzhu just hung up and Xu Shousong called. He basically said the same thing. Two important people stood up to speak for him. Even if he was really implicated, he was content.
But his father-in-law, Fan Rongkui, did not call. Maybe he didn't know or maybe he didn't want to care about these things. No matter what he thought, he was a family member and should at least show some concern.
Lu Yiwei's phone kept ringing non-stop. Most of the calls were from concern and comfort. Lu Yiwei could not pick up the calls, so he put his phone on silent mode and closed his eyes to think.
When they were almost at the hospital, Lu Yiwei opened his eyes. "Hu Peng, you don't have to come after driving today. I have spoken to Secretary Zhang. You can go to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission tomorrow to look for him."
"Mr. Lu, do you dislike me that much?" Hu Peng choked back a sob.
"No. Don't think too much. I am doing this for your own good. I can't even protect myself, let alone you. Secretary Zhang has just arrived at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and needs people around him. If you follow him for a few years, you will definitely fail. I will arrange for you to enter politics or follow him forever. He is still young and one of us. Following him is the right choice. "
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