They came to a well-known hotel near the Party School. Chen Xing was a little surprised that Zeng Jing approached him at this time. In the past month, they had some communication, but it was just polite conversation. Their relationship was just ordinary. After what happened today, other people were eager to keep a distance from him, but Zeng Jing took the initiative to approach him at this time. Zeng Jing said that he wanted to have a free meal, but in fact, he wanted to encourage him. Chen Xing was grateful. If Wu Gang approached him because they lived in the same dormitory, and because he still retained the loyalty from when he was a soldier, then Zeng Jing could be said to be a friend who met him by chance. They were not familiar with each other at all. At this time, Zeng Jing and Chen Bin's different behavior deeply reflected two different kinds of human nature.
Chen Xing did not say any words of gratitude, but he really remembered this kindness in his heart.
"Captain Zeng, you are the leader, you order first." Wu Gang smiled and handed the menu to Zeng Jing. Because of Zeng Jing's figure and appearance, he attracted a lot of attention in the class. His position before coming to the Party School was also known by everyone. He was the captain of the Criminal Investigation Team of the Municipal Public Security Bureau in Jiang City. Wu Gang was joking at this time, so he called him Captain Zeng.
"Wu Gang, as the office director, you really have a glib tongue. I don't know if my sister-in-law scolded you at home."
"Hehe, my wife is a good person. She won't be like a tigress like others." Wu Gang laughed and joked.
"Wu Gang, are you scolding me in a different way?" Zeng Jing opened his eyes wide.
Watching the two quarreling, Chen Xing relaxed for a while and temporarily forgot his worries. He could feel Wu Gang and Zeng Jing's good intentions. They laughed and scolded each other, no doubt to divert his attention. "Chen Xing, you don't need to worry too much about what happened in the class just now.
That was what Chen Xing was thinking. Zeng Jing glanced at him and said, "Chen Xing, you don't have to worry too much about what happened in class. Secretary Liu is a leader of the provincial party committee. Compared to him, we are worlds apart. He won't keep you in his mind. Besides, he is the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee. He has so many things to deal with every day. How could he possibly keep you in his mind? I reckon that he will forget about it the moment he turns around and walks out of the classroom. You don't have to put more pressure on yourself."
"I hope so. What happened can't be helped. I don't think about it now, lest I get upset." Chen Xing laughed and said, "But I still want to thank you."
"No need to thank me. It's fate that we can study together. It's a pity that I can't help you." Zeng Jing shook his head helplessly.
"If you help me again, I won't be able to repay you." Chen Xing laughed and said, "You can't ask me to marry you, can you?"
"Chen Xing, it seems that you are influenced by the company you keep. After being with Wu Gang, you start to become indecent."
Ai ai, Captain Zeng, you can't just kill everyone with a single blow. If you want to talk about Chen Xing, don't drag me into it. Look at me, I haven't even said a word yet. Wu Gang, who was at the side, said anxiously.
Chen Xing and Zeng Jing both laughed. Wu Gang was a typical tough guy. He had a round waist and thick arms. He gave people the impression that he was a strong man. However, he was very quick-witted and humorous. Not to mention his character. In today's incident, Wu Gang's forthright and righteous character, which was once a soldier, was vividly reflected.
The few of them casually ordered a few dishes and started eating. Wu Gang was a quick-witted and talkative person. With him around, the atmosphere was always lively and there was no awkward silence. As Chen Xing ate, his mood became much better. In his heart, he was thinking about his old leader, Zhou Mingfang. Zhou Mingfang was the first person that came to Chen Xing's mind when this incident happened.
"Maybe only Secretary Zhou can help me." Chen Xing comforted himself in his heart. After all, he didn't do anything out of line in class, nor did he write a love letter or a dirty joke. Liu Jian, as the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, should not be so unreasonable. In addition, if Zhou Mingfang could put in a few words for him, this incident should be over.
"It seems that I have to finish the article as soon as possible this afternoon. At night, I can use the excuse of looking for Secretary Zhou to read the draft and bring up this incident in front of him." Chen Xing planned in his heart.
"Chen Xing, look, who is that?" Wu Gang, who was sitting next to Chen Xing, suddenly touched Chen Xing's arm and turned his head in the direction of the second floor of the hotel.
Chen Xing looked in the direction indicated by Wu Gang and saw that the people coming down from the second floor of the hotel were Chen Bin. The other person was Xiong Baoyang, the director of the government office of Jiangcheng City's Chengguan District, and several students in the same class as him. Obviously, they had finished eating and were ready to leave.
Chen Xing didn't expect to meet Chen Bin so coincidentally. When Chen Xing and Wu Gang saw Chen Bin, Chen Bin came down from the second floor and also saw Chen Xing and Wu Gang. When their eyes met, Chen Bin's expression suddenly became a little awkward.
"Chen Xing, did you see that? I told you just now, but you didn't believe me. You may know a person's face, but you don't know his heart." There was a hint of ridicule in Wu Gang's tone. As the two of them sat there, Chen Bin could not hear them. However, Wu Gang's gaze fell upon Chen Bin with interest. His gaze followed Chen Bin's movements as he stared intently at Chen Bin. It seemed as though he wanted to see if Chen Bin would walk over to greet them or if he would pretend not to see them.
Chen Bin was also hesitating. Originally, there were only a dozen steps, but now he felt that it was very long, as if there was no end. Xiong Baoyang and the others also saw Chen Xing. They were all in the same class and knew each other. They heard one of them say softly, "Isn't that Chen Xing, who was caught by Secretary Liu in the morning? Do you think we should go and say hello to him?"
"Lao Yang, if you want to go, you go. I won't go. I'm not familiar with him. I'll wait for you outside." Another person smiled and shook his head.
"Hehe, I won't go either. I'm not familiar with him." Xiong Baoyang also shook his head without hesitation.
The words of the people around him made Chen Bin's mental struggle become more and more intense. Xiong Baoyang and the others pretended not to see them and prepared to go out. However, Chen Bin couldn't be so calm. After all, he and Chen Xing were in the same dormitory. They had been calling each other brothers for more than a month. At this time, he couldn't pretend to completely ignore them.
Previously, when those people heard that you were from the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, they all talked and laughed with you. Now, they were like strangers. They were really f * cking useless. If these people were on the battlefield, they would definitely sell the lives of their brothers. Wu Gang's expression was full of disdain. At this moment, his words were completely directed at Xiong Baoyang and the others who had already walked out of the door. At this moment, Chen Bin was walking towards them.
"Chen Xing, Lao Wu, what a coincidence. You're also eating here? Ah, Zeng Jing, you're here too. " Chen Bin greeted Chen Xing and Wu Gang with an unnatural expression. When he saw Zeng Jing, he was really surprised and looked at him strangely.
"What a coincidence. Oh, by the way, Chen Bin, have you settled your personal affairs? Do you need Chen Xing and I to help? " Wu Gang said with a smile, his face full of enthusiasm.
"No, no, I can solve it myself. I was just about to go home, but when I walked to the school gate, Xiong Baoyang and the others stopped me. They insisted that I eat with them. I couldn't refuse, so I followed them. Now I have to go home." Chen Bin explained with a smile. Wu Gang's words made him feel even more embarrassed.
"So that's how it is." Wu Gang smiled and nodded. "We haven't finished eating yet. Do you want to add a pair of chopsticks and sit down to eat with us?"
"No, I'm in a hurry to go home. Next time, let's get together next time." Chen Bin smiled unnaturally. "Chen Xing, you guys eat first. I have something to do, so I'll leave first."
Chen Xing nodded and didn't say anything. He watched Chen Bin leave the hotel, get into the car, and leave in a hurry. Chen Xing didn't say anything. As Wu Gang said, you may know a person's face, but you can't judge a person's heart. He originally had a little hope for Chen Bin, but now that he saw it with his own eyes, he was completely disappointed.
The human heart, this thing is the most unfathomable. Chen Xing chuckled softly.
"Chen Xing, don't be angry with a person like Chen Bin. It's not worth it. But today, you've seen his true colors. Don't hang out with him in the future." Wu Gang comforted him.
"Old Wu, you're wrong. He's the one who wants to hang out with us, not us. He's probably trying to avoid us now." Chen Xing shrugged with a smile.
"Isn't Chen Bin in the same dormitory as you? Why? What you said just now doesn't seem right." Zeng Jing said with a smile.
Wu Gang explained what had happened just now, and Zeng Jing suddenly understood. "So that's what happened. Chen Bin is indeed not very kind. I saw him being friendly with everyone in class, so I thought he was a very warm person."
"So, now you've finally seen his true colors." Wu Gang glanced at Zeng Jing and said with a smile. "Only by comparing people can we see the value of some people's character. Zeng Jing, as a woman, you're more loyal than those men. To be honest, I admire you from the bottom of my heart."
"No, Wu Gang, don't flatter me. Who knows if you'll suddenly say one or two sour words later? I don't want to make trouble for myself." Zeng Jing smiled and waved his hand. They all laughed at once. After laughing for a while, Zeng Jing said seriously, "In fact, you can't blame him. Under the socialism of the market economy, utilitarian mentality has become more and more common for most people. It's the same in all walks of life. Chen Xing, when you encountered this kind of thing, Chen Bin's attitude can only be said that he made a choice that was beneficial to him, so you can't blame him."
"That being said, people like Xiong Baoyang are just acquaintances, so we naturally have nothing to say about their attitude. After all, we're not that close, right? But Chen Bin is different. No matter what, we've been together for more than a month, and he even calls us brothers. This kind of behavior can't be described as materialistic and utilitarian mentality. We can only say that he has no morals." Wu Gang said disapprovingly.
"All right, it's useless to argue about this. Let's eat and leave after eating." Chen Xing smiled and stopped them from continuing.
In the afternoon, during class, Chen Xing was still writing his article on scientific and technological innovation and industrial transformation. In the afternoon, Wu Gang, who sat next to Chen Xing, said with a smile, "Chen Xing, you're really a dead pig that's not afraid of boiling water. You were arrested in the morning, and now you're doing it again in the afternoon. Aren't you afraid that Secretary Liu will come back again? You'll be crying if that happens.
If Secretary Liu really comes again in the afternoon, I'll accept my fate and never complain. " Chen Xing said with a smile. He was not afraid at all. He didn't believe that Liu Jian would come again in the afternoon after coming in the morning, unless he was not the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.
"What are you going to do with this article? Are you going to publish it? " Wu Gang looked at Chen Xing with curiosity, writing at a rapid speed.
"Not yet. I'll write it myself first and take it to the old leader for guidance." Chen Xing smiled faintly. Because of what happened in the morning, the relationship between him and Wu Gang became more intimate. There were some things that Chen Xing didn't want to hide from Wu Gang.
"Oh, I see. It seems that this old leader of yours is very important to you. You were arrested by Secretary Liu because of this article in the morning, but you're still writing so diligently in the afternoon." Wu Gang looked at Chen Xing thoughtfully. Previously, Chen Xing only introduced himself as the director of the Office of the Organization Department. At that time, Wu Gang and Chen Bin didn't ask much. Now, from the tone of Chen Xing, Wu Gang vaguely sensed that the leader that Chen Xing mentioned was not an ordinary person.
"Hehe, since he can be called a leader, he must be important." Chen Xing smiled.
In the evening, Chen Xing had dinner with Wu Gang and said goodbye to him. Then he hurried to Zhou Mingfang's residence. Zhou Mingfang arrived at the Provincial Party Committee and lived in the middle section of Minghuai Road. The villa area of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee was there. Many provincial cadres also lived in this area. The public security of that street was well-known in the provincial capital. There had never been any public security incident.
Before coming here, Chen Xing had called Zhou Mingfang in advance. After confirming that he was at home, Chen Xing rushed to the gate of the villa area and reported his identity to the armed police at the gate. The armed police called in to inquire, and then Chen Xing was allowed to enter.
Zhou Mingfang lived in the No. 6 villa. Chen Xing quickly found the villa where Zhou Mingfang lived and rang the doorbell. It was Zhou Mingfang's servant who opened the door. Chen Xing stuck his head out of the door and saw Zhou Mingfang sitting in the living room. He quickly changed his shoes and walked in.
Secretary Zhou. Chen Xing greeted him humbly.
"How are your studies at the Party School?" Zhou Mingfang nodded slightly and gestured for Chen Xing to sit down.
"Not bad." Chen Xing said with a little guilt. He glanced at Zhou Mingfang carefully. Thinking that he still had to talk about what happened this morning, he quickly added, "I just didn't pass the Party History class." Chen Xing didn't dare to say too much. He wanted to pave the way for himself so that he wouldn't be embarrassed later.
"Party History class?" Zhou Mingfang frowned slightly. "As a Party member, if you don't know the Party's history, you are not qualified to be a Party member. I know that many young cadres are not interested in this class and do their own things in class. But you still have to listen. It's not bad to know the history of our Party."
"Yes, Secretary Zhou, you are right. I will listen carefully in the future." Chen Xing nodded and smiled bitterly in his heart. Zhou Mingfang's words made it more difficult for him to speak later.
"By the way, Secretary Zhou, I wrote an article on technology and industrial transformation. I want you to take a look." Chen Xing looked at Zhou Mingfang and said. Seeing Zhou Mingfang nod, he quickly handed over the manuscript.
"The topic is not bad." Zhou Mingfang took the manuscript and glanced at the title. He nodded slightly and picked up the glasses on the table with some interest. He put them on and read carefully.
Chen Xing had been carefully observing Zhou Mingfang's expression. Seeing that Zhou Mingfang's expression changed from casual at the beginning to serious at the end, Chen Xing couldn't help but feel happy.
"According to your level, the overall writing is not bad. Some of the rough parts need to be slightly revised. I think this article can be published in the Party newspaper." Zhou Mingfang took off the glasses and looked at Chen Xing with some appreciation. In his heart, his evaluation of Chen Xing was a little different. In the past, he took care of Chen Xing because he wanted to maintain a better relationship with the Zhang family through Chen Xing. Chen Xing played the role of a bridge. Today, the article written by Chen Xing for him made him look at Chen Xing in a different light. For the first time, he made an evaluation of Chen Xing's ability in his heart.
"Maybe he can really manage the work of a county well." Zhou Mingfang quietly looked at Chen Xing. He rarely observed Chen Xing in this way. Today, for the first time, he seriously looked at Chen Xing.
Chen Xing was a little nervous. Zhou Mingfang was staring at him motionlessly, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. "Secretary Zhou, is there any part of this manuscript that needs to be revised? I hope you can point it out for me." Chen Xing said, trying to divert his attention.
"The industrial innovation you wrote is not bad." As Zhou Mingfang spoke, he picked up the draft again and took a look. Hmm, you mentioned industrial innovation. We need to vigorously develop strategic emerging industries, but we also need to pay attention to the innovation of traditional industries. You can write in more detail in this area.
Zhou Mingfang seemed to be emotional as he said this. The innovation of emerging industries can drive the upgrading of the entire industrial structure. Whether a country or a region is competitive or not depends on whether it has formed a modern industrial system with independent innovation ability. Therefore, the focus of industrial innovation is to develop strategic emerging industries. However, we can't ignore the innovation of traditional industries. We have to recognize the current situation. China is still a country in the development stage. Traditional industries occupy the largest proportion in China's industrial structure. We can't blindly develop emerging industries and forget our foundation and cornerstone. "
"In the past few years that I have been in Hai City, many people have wondered why I was able to make Hai City stand out from more than a dozen prefecture-level cities in the province and surpass Jiangcheng City in one fell swoop. Many cities have sent inspection teams to learn from me. Many people have attributed Hai City's success to its good economic foundation, superior geographical location, and convenient transportation. However, I have devoted myself to the traditional industries of Hai City."
What Zhou Mingfang said was all based on his own experience. This was the valuable ruling experience of a secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. Most importantly, this experience has been proved to be a great success. It was the first time that Chen Xing was so absorbed in listening to Zhou Mingfang. What Zhou Mingfang said and the economic knowledge outlined in textbooks were completely different concepts. One was a summary of personal experience and had been tested in practice, while the other was an armchair strategist. It was clear which one could bring more profound inspiration.
Chen Xing was so absorbed in listening that he forgot the real purpose of coming to Zhou Mingfang's office until he was about to leave. It was not until he was about to reach the door that Chen Xing remembered that he had not mentioned the "business" that he had come here for tonight. He could not help but stop and look at Zhou Mingfang with an awkward expression. It was a little difficult for him to speak. "Secretary Zhou, there is something I forgot to tell you. I really don't know how to bring it up." Chen Xing's expression was a little unnatural.
"What else?" Zhou Mingfang smiled and glanced at Chen Xing. "Why? Why are you being so polite to me when you are here?"
"Secretary Zhou, it's like this.
During the Party's history class, I didn't pay attention and was writing this article. As a result, Secretary Liu, who came to check on me at the last minute, bumped into me. " Chen Xing did not dare to look at Zhou Mingfang directly.
"Secretary Liu?" Zhou Mingfang was stunned and stared at Chen Xing with a serious expression.
Chen Xing did not know how long it had been. He felt like he was suffering every moment. Suddenly, he heard Zhou Mingfang say with a smile, "You didn't ask me to revise this article today. You came to me to tell me about this, right?"
No, no, Secretary Zhou, I wanted to ask you to take a look at the draft after I finished it, but I didn't expect that Secretary Liu would bump into me. So I decided to come over tonight and let you know by the way.
"Hehe, it seems that you have made a mess, so you want me to help you clean up your mess." Zhou Mingfang smiled and shook his head. "Did Secretary Liu say anything in the morning?
No, he read my article and asked me when the first Soviet regime of our Party was established. I didn't answer, so Secretary Liu walked out without saying anything. " Chen Xing hurriedly said.
"Nothing?" Zhou Mingfang frowned slightly and then smiled. "I see. You can go back first. Revise the article carefully and publish it in the Party newspaper. It will be good for you to show your face."
Chen Xing cast a doubtful glance at Zhou Mingfang. Seeing that Zhou Mingfang did not say anything, Chen Xing could only leave resentfully. However, his heart was in his throat again. Zhou Mingfang did not say anything, but Chen Xing could not guess Zhou Mingfang's attitude. He did not know whether Zhou Mingfang could help him solve this problem.
"From Secretary Zhou's last words, it seems that he doesn't care much about this matter. Maybe it should be okay. A person like Secretary Liu will not care about a small figure like me. Maybe I am worrying too much." Chen Xing left the villa area and sat on the way back to the Party School, thinking to himself. Holding the article in his hand, Chen Xing thought that he should find someone who knew the Provincial Party Newspaper to help him publish it in the newspaper. It would be good for him.
Chen Xing knew that if he asked Zhou Mingfang for this kind of trivial matter, he could solve it with one sentence. However, Chen Xing did not want to bother Zhou Mingfang for this kind of trivial matter.
"Chen Xing, how was it? Did you go to see your old leader tonight?" Back in the dormitory, Wu Gang asked with concern.
"Fortunately, the leader is easy to talk to." Chen Xing smiled and nodded. He glanced at Chen Bin's room. The door was locked and he did not hear any sound.
"Don't look. Chen Bin did not come back. I guess he will not come back in the future." Wu Gang curled his lips and then smiled. "We will live in a double dormitory in the future."
"By the way, Old Wu, do you know anyone from the Provincial Party Newspaper?"
"From the Provincial Party Newspaper?" Wu Gang was stunned and smiled bitterly. "Chen Xing, how can a person from a remote place like me know those scholars from the Provincial Party Newspaper? They have high standards."
"Why, do you want to publish your article in the Party Newspaper?" Wu Gang immediately guessed Chen Xing's intention.
"Yes, I want to publish it in the Party Newspaper, but I don't know anyone."
"Can't you ask your old leader?" "He should have some connections."
"You can't trouble the leader for this kind of trivial matter."
"That's true. If you go to the leader for everything, it will show that you are incompetent." Wu Gang nodded in agreement and was in a dilemma.
"Yes, you can ask Zeng Jing. She is in Jiang City and should have more connections." Wu Gang suddenly said.
"It is not convenient to ask her at night. I will ask her tomorrow."
"Okay." Wu Gang smiled and nodded. He glanced at Chen Xing, hesitated for a moment and said, "Chen Xing."
"I am quite curious. Who is your old leader? You seem to be very mysterious, and I have never seen you mention him."
"Haha, Old Wu, you finally can't help but ask?" "I thought you would always hold it in." Chen Xing glanced at him with a smile. "I am with Secretary Zhou Mingfang. He used to be the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee in Hai City, and I was his secretary. Some time ago, he was transferred to the Provincial Capital, so I followed him."
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