On Lu Yiwei's way to Nanzhou City, Liu Zhankui, Deng Zhongyuan, and Wen Jianghe were conspiring in the same place.
Wen Jianghe was the most impatient. He kept pacing back and forth in the room, looking at his watch from time to time. "Why isn't Old Jiang here yet? I'm dying of anxiety."
Deng Zhongyuan ignored him and continued to smoke his cigarette, glancing at Liu Zhankui from time to time. Liu Zhankui was distraught at the moment, weighing the pros and cons of the matter over and over again.
"Can you stop for a while? You're making me dizzy with all the pacing."
Liu Zhankui glared at him in disgust. Wen Jianghe sat down obediently and said uneasily, "County Magistrate Liu, what should we do? Just say the word and we'll do it."
If the higher-ups investigated, none of the three of them would be able to escape responsibility. One was in charge of education, one was in charge of security, and one was in charge of the overall situation. All of them were on point. Wen Jianghe was the most nervous. After all, something had happened in the field of education, so he had to be the first to be dealt with.
Wen Jianghe and Deng Zhongyuan couldn't be compared. He was still young and had been deputy county magistrate for less than a year. There was still a lot of room for improvement. If his pace was vigorous and his connections were straightened out, he might even be able to advance to a higher position. Being a county magistrate was not just a dream. However, before he could cover himself with the quilt and sleep, he was woken up by an accident. If he didn't handle it well, his career would come to an end.
In addition, his relationship with Liu Zhankui wasn't as strong as Deng Zhongyuan's. The two of them had been working together since Yongsheng Town, while he joined later. If the higher-ups pursued this matter, they would definitely wash their hands of it and push him into the abyss. If he was punished, they wouldn't have it easy either.
Liu Zhankui's uneven face was full of gloom, and his eyes frequently emitted a terrifying cold light. He had only smoked a third of the cigarette in his hand, but he had already taken out another cigarette from the pack and held it between his middle and ring fingers, ready to replace the previous one at any time. In his mind, he was not only thinking about this accident, but also about an even more sinister plot.
Deng Zhongyuan was Liu Zhankui's right-hand man, the second-in-command of Long 'an County. Moreover, he was the second child in his family, so people in Jianghu called him "Second Brother". The reason why he was able to follow Liu Zhankui for decades without falling was because he could figure out the other party's thoughts. He knew exactly what Liu Zhankui was thinking. Most of the time, Liu Zhankui didn't need to tell him anything. Liu Zhankui had already made arrangements in advance. No leader liked subordinates who had advanced thinking.
Furthermore, the two of them were already like fire and water due to the overlapping interests. They were inseparable. It could be said that they held each other's weaknesses in check. Whoever dared to betray would only be dead.
Deng Zhongyuan stared at him in disgust and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Can't you see that Mr. Liu is thinking?"
Wen Jianghe's face turned pale, his heart palpitating as he asked, "Second Brother, how do you think the city will deal with this?"
"Didn't Mr. Liu say that Mayor Dong has already ordered the Commission for Discipline Inspection to set up a special task force to investigate this matter thoroughly?"
Wen Jianghe was so scared that he was sweating profusely, but he pretended to be calm and said, "So, everyone involved in this matter can't escape responsibility?"
Deng Zhongyuan squinted at him and said, "What do you think? You're the deputy county head in charge of education, so you can't escape responsibility."
Wen Jianghe stood up and said, "I'm in charge of education, and you're in charge of safety. In that case, you can't escape responsibility either."
Seeing that he was trying to shirk responsibility, Deng Zhongyuan said angrily, "I'm in charge of safety, which focuses on the safety of the coal industry. As for you, you're in charge of education safety. At most, I'll give you a warning and add a charge of malfeasance. As for you, I think you'll be given a major demerit at worst, or even worse. You must know that Lu Yiwei had already made arrangements for you two days before the accident and personally called you to Tianjin Town Primary School to remind you to carry it out. Yet, you turned a blind eye to it and dealt with it. If the relevant leaders know about the cause and effect, I reckon you'll lose your position. "
"You …"
Wen Jianghe was sweating profusely, and beads of sweat dripped down from his forehead. He said incoherently, "Yes, Secretary Lu did make arrangements for me, but I've already consulted you about this matter. You didn't pay enough attention to it, and now you're blaming me. If I can't sit still, don't even think about sitting still! "
"Enough!"
Liu Zhankui shouted from the depths of his throat, causing the two of them to instantly lose their voices. They sat there obediently with their heads tilted, each thinking about their own matters.
"What are you arguing about? The matter hasn't been settled yet, and you're already starting a dog-eat-dog fight? Look at you two. If you were half as capable as Lu Yiwei, you wouldn't be sitting here anymore. "
Through this incident, Liu Zhankui had a new view of Lu Yiwei. He couldn't help but admire this kid's courage and boldness. In the face of such a major incident, Lu Yiwei remained calm in the face of danger. His thoughts were clear, his actions decisive, and he was calm. Moreover, he played the emotional card and the people card, actively participating in the incident, and that kneeling at the end was definitely a plus. Otherwise, he wouldn't have won the understanding of the deceased's families and the people's praise. He never expected that the matter would be handled so quickly.
By kneeling, Lu Yiwei managed to preserve his reputation, win the people's support, and gain the approval of his superiors. Instead, he pushed himself into an awkward position. In any case, he was the county magistrate, and he had stolen all the limelight.
Seeing that the two were not saying anything, Liu Zhankui softened his tone and said, "Jiang He, don't get too worked up, and don't be afraid of taking responsibility. You should have the sense of responsibility now that you're the deputy county magistrate. If you don't take the initiative, do you expect me to take the thunder for you? "
Wen Jianghe's face flushed and he said in panic, "County Magistrate Liu, I'll definitely take the responsibility, but you can't push everything to me. Moreover, I hope you can put in a good word for me in front of Secretary Shao and Mayor Dong. "
Liu Zhankui hated people with no backbone the most, especially when it came to matters of right and wrong. Now, he had completely lost interest in Lu Yiwei and said, "I can't even protect myself, so how could I protect you? Alright, the city hasn't come up with a concrete opinion on how to handle the matter, so we'll talk about it after we get out. You should hurry to the hospital and keep an eye on him. Nothing must go wrong. "
Wen Jianghe was a little reluctant, but when he saw the cold look on Liu Zhankui's face, he left sulkily. Just as he stepped out of the door, he bumped into Jiang Zhentao, and as if grasping at straws, he asked urgently, "Chief Jiang, is Secretary Lu around?"
Composing himself, Jiang Zhentao said, "Oh, Secretary Lu and Mayor Dong have gone to the city. Is something the matter?"
"Nothing, I'm just asking. I'm going to the hospital." With that, he climbed into his black Audi and sped away.
Watching his car, Jiang Zhentao pondered and asked, "Where is Jiang He going in such a hurry?"
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