Morning.
Around 10 am.
Zhen Shui County, County.
After leaving the long-distance bus station, Dong Xuebing hailed a taxi to the neighborhood where he parked his car. He had not driven his black Land Rover for many days, and the license plate was covered in dust. Dong Xuebing entered the car and went to a nearby car wash to wash the car. The Land Rover looked brand new, and it attracted the attention of the two workers at the car wash and the passersby. This kind of top-notch Land Rover would cost at least 4 million. Zhen Shui County rarely had such a good car. Not to mention this kind of top-notch Land Rover, even Mercedes-Benz or BMW could not be seen on the streets of the county. A Toyota that cost 170,000 to 180,000 was considered a good car here, so it naturally attracted some onlookers. Some people started pointing at the Land Rover.
"Finished washing?"
"It's done."
"How much is it?"
"Huh? 3 RMB."
Only 3 RMB? This is quite cheap.
Dong Xuebing sighed at the prices in Zhen Shui County. After paying, he entered the car and fastened his seatbelt. After that, he stepped on the accelerator and drove off.
Where to?
Of course, to the County Party Committee Quarters!
Those who know Dong Xuebing know that he is a vengeful person. He had caused a lot of trouble at weddings. During his wedding with his cousin from Hui Tian Village in Yan Tai County, someone purposely blocked his way with a Mercedes-Benz. Dong Xuebing smashed the car without saying a word. Some time ago, when he went to Yang Zhaode and his mother's quarters, Dong Xuebing used his car to block the entrance of the quarters. The guests were still setting off firecrackers to celebrate their wedding, and Dong Xuebing played funeral music in his car. Because of these incidents, Dong Xuebing's reputation in Fen Zhou City was not good. Everyone knows about him. But this is Dong Xuebing's first time in Zhen Shui County, and no one knows about him.
… …
County Party Committee Quarters.
The firecrackers had not stopped for a long time.
The wedding cars had arrived a long time ago, and both lines of cars were parked in front of the same building. It was very crowded, and there were two groups of people competing in the front yard. Even before the bride and groom came out, they were still setting off firecrackers. Both sides were setting off firecrackers as if they were competing to see who was louder.
Crackle!
It was a deafening feeling!
When the officials of Zhen Shui County who were attending the wedding saw this scene, they looked at each other bitterly. It was as if their heads were about to explode.
"Old Liu, what should we do?"
"What can we do? There's nothing we can do."
"Sigh, this time the two families have shed all pretenses of cordiality."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Whose wedding are you going to?"
"It must be Secretary Zhang. How about you, Old Sun?"
"Me? I'm sure I'm going to Secretary Zhang's son's wedding. "
"What do you think this is? Sigh, when the immortals fight, we'll be implicated as well."
"That's right. If Secretary Pu doesn't remember us, then the Commission for Discipline Inspection … … is the Commission for Discipline Inspection."
"Old Xu is still the smartest. As soon as he got the news, he found a mission and went on a business trip. If I had the chance, I would definitely hide."
Such words were naturally discussed in every corner. The firecrackers in front were so loud that no one could hear them if they spoke softly.
In the crowd.
Yan Yizhi, the deputy director of the Finance Bureau, and Chen Xiaomei were also there.
Yao Cui and the Director of the Government Office, Ma Bin, had also arrived.
A County Party Committee Standing Committee member's wedding is enough to gather everyone. Now, there are two Standing Committee Members, a few Directors from the Ministry of Education, the Investment Promotion Agency, the County's Party Committee Office, the Village Secretary and Village Head. Almost all the influential people in Zhen Shui County are here. Normally, if they weren't close to each other, they wouldn't come here to pick up the bride. They would just go to the hotel. However, Secretary Pu and Deputy Secretary Zhang might have sent a signal, or maybe they were pressuring their subordinates, so most of them came to the Family Quarters. Some of them stayed in the Family Quarters and didn't need to walk out. They could just go downstairs. So, the Family Quarters was overcrowded.
Of course, the County's Party Secretary and Mayor are not present and will not go to the hotel with the wedding procession. They will go to the wedding venue later.
However, the two of them were also very concerned about this wedding.
Secretary Meng Rui is looking down from upstairs. He shook his head when he saw the two groups of relatives standing at loggerheads. A few days ago, after Zhang Wanshui and Pu An booked a day and a hotel, Meng Rui got his secretary to tell Deputy Secretary Zhang Wanshui's secretary. As the County's Party Secretary, Meng Rui does not want Pu An and Zhang Wanshui to get into a fight. It's fine if they have conflicts, and he knows their relationship is bad. But at least they should not show it. Pu An is a centrist, and he is in charge of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Meng Rui also does not want to fall out with him. But after hinting, Zhang Wanshui didn't move at all. It was clear that he wanted to put up a fight with Pu An. Meng Rui couldn't say anything about this matter, so he could only watch the situation develop until now without saying anything.
Jiang Fangfang was also looking at the wedding procession under the window, but she didn't show any expression. She just glanced at it indifferently, then sat down and slowly drank her tea.
"Secretary Yao!"
"Sister Li!"
Mayor Jiang's secretary, Li Xiaona, went to look for Yao Cui.
Dong Xuebing and Jiang Fangfang are on the same side, and their secretaries are close to each other. That's why they had been contacting each other for the past few days.
Li Xiaona asked. "Is Mayor Dong here?"
Yao Cui replied. "I had contacted him, and he should be at the train station."
Li Xiaona asked. "Mayor Jiang asked me to ask if Old Wang needs to pick him up at the train station?"
Yao Cui replied. "No need. I had wanted to pick him up earlier, but Mayor Dong did not allow me to go to the train station."
Li Xiaona replied. "Mayor Dong does not have a car, and the train station is far from here. It's a bit … never mind. Since Mayor Dong had asked, then let's wait. If he can't get there, just call me, and I will contact Old Wang to pick him up." Mayor Jiang is very concerned about Mayor Dong and treats her well. As Li Xiaona's secretary, she will follow her leader's orders. That's why she asked.
"Ok. Thank you, Sister Li."
"Don't mention it. This is what the Mayor wants."
Li Xiaona seems to be going out to settle some matters and left quickly.
Yao Cui took a glance at Zhang Wanshui's family's motorcade.
Pu An's family's motorcade only has 5 to 6 cars, and the leading car is an old Audi A6.
On the other hand, Zhang Wanshui's family's motorcade is led by a 700,000 to 800,000 RMB Lexus, followed by four to five Audi A6L. But what angered Yao Cui was the cars following the motorcade. Other than the County's County's County Party Committee Office's cars, there are also the County Government's cars. Even the car brought by Deputy Mayor Ci Boyang is at the back of the motorcade. This type of compact car is not presentable and can only be placed at the back of the line. It is to make up the numbers for Deputy Secretary Wang and Zhang Wanshui. This car is just to make up the numbers for Deputy Secretary Wang's wedding. Yao Cui is furious.
Yao Cui is furious. She felt the Mongolian faction had gone overboard this time.
Mayor Dong had gone to Beijing personally to ask for money to solve the County's financial problems. If the money can be obtained, everyone will benefit. At least their salaries will be paid on time. But now? Xuebing is back, and you all are not willing to lend him a car? This was too disappointing, wasn't it? Even if Xuebing did not ask the Central Government for money, he should at least be credited for his hard work. Xuebing is still the Executive Deputy Mayor. What is the meaning of this?
On the other side, Zhang Wanshui's secretary suddenly came face to face with Yao Cui.
"Secretary Yao?"
"Yes."
"Is Mayor Dong here?"
"I don't know!"
Yao Cui did not give Zhang Wanshui any face. Zhang Wanshui's family had occupied all the cars in the County Government, County Party Committee, and Bureau Committees. Xuebing does not have a car, and it must be Zhang Wanshui. Yao Cui will not be nice to Zhang Wanshui's secretary. They are not giving Xuebing any face, and Yao Cui will not give them any face.
Zhang Wanshui's secretary frowned and looked at Yao Cui. He did not say anything, but he still gave Zhang Wanshui a call after leaving.
"Hello, Secretary Zhang."
"You have reached the hotel so soon?"
"Not yet. I had met Mayor Dong's secretary, Xiao Yao. We had met on good terms, but she gave me a cold shoulder today." This was the responsibility of a secretary. Some sensitive matters must be reported to the leader.
"Xiao Yao? Ok. "
"Then I …"
"Go to the hotel and prepare the arrangements. Just ignore them!"
On the other end, Zhang Wanshui put down the phone, a little disapproving in his heart.
Zhang Wanshui has a few County Party Committee members in his family. Publicity Department Head Cheng Fuguang, Organization Department Head Liao Haiwei, Deputy Mayor Ci Boyang, and County's Party Committee Office Chief Jiang Hai. These few people are from the Mongolian faction and are close to each other. They are here to help Zhang Wanshui's son's wedding. Pu An only has one County Party Committee member, and that is Jian Xiangrong, who is close to Zhang Wanshui.
When Yao Cui went to the County's Party Committee to borrow a car, Jiang Hai had called Zhang Wanshui. After all, Dong Xuebing is also a County's Party Committee member, and Zhang Wanshui knows about this. But the Mongolian faction is used to being in power in Zhen Shui County. Since Dong Xuebing is on Jiang Fangfang's side, Zhang Wanshui felt there is no need to be polite to him. That's why Zhang Wanshui did not ask to borrow a car from Dong Xuebing and changed the topic to his son's wedding.
But this is also a show of his attitude.
That's why Yao Cui cannot find a car!
Maybe this is the Mongolian faction's first show of strength to Dong Xuebing!
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