They ate until nine o 'clock. It was rare for Liu Guoding to get together with his students, so he was in high spirits. At nine o' clock, he reluctantly went back after being reminded by his little granddaughter.
Everyone sent Liu Guoding to the car and then dispersed. They exchanged phone numbers with each other.
As for tonight's dinner, it was more like a farewell to Liu Guoding's teaching career. There was no particularly grand banquet, nor did he specially invite any important figures. He just casually invited a few students who were free to come over to chat and have a meal. This was Liu Guoding, one of the few real authoritative economists in China who had won countless honors but was too low-key.
What made Chen Xing speechless was that he, who had become Liu Guoding's student through the "back door", had become Liu Guoding's last disciple.
Time passed quickly. After the traditional Lunar New Year, the new year arrived. This year, Chen Xing had a rare relatively quiet New Year. He, who had been transferred to the discipline inspection system, did not have so many social activities and social contacts, so he seemed very relaxed. Because Chen Xing was going to attend the youth class of the Party School in March, before the Lunar New Year, Chen Xing had actually begun to slowly hand over the work at hand. He would not return to the discipline inspection system after the study.
With less work on hand, Chen Xing spent the New Year leisurely. Apart from exchanging New Year greetings with a few old friends and subordinates on New Year's Eve, Chen Xing leisurely stayed at home to reunite with his family and enjoy the rare joy of family reunion. Ever since he started his career as Zhou Mingfang's secretary, Chen Xing couldn't remember how many years it had been since he had a good Spring Festival at home. Every time he stayed at home, he only stayed for a short time and left in a hurry.
He did not send New Year's greetings to many people, but Chen Xing still received a lot of New Year's calls and text messages. Among them, several New Year's greetings from Wangshan City made Chen Xing very emotional. He was unwilling to leave Wangshan City, but his secretary and driver had problems one after another. Chen Xing knew that he was partly responsible. Coupled with various reasons, he had to leave.
After leaving Wangshan City, Chen Xing thought of a word to describe himself. That was, "Maicheng was defeated." He was full of unwillingness and regret.
Although Chen Xing also wanted to go back, he knew that this was not his decision. What's more, he had once served as the secretary of the Wangshan Municipal Party Committee. If he went back, how would the organization appoint him? There was no doubt that the higher-ups would not do something like slapping themselves in the face. This also meant that if Chen Xing wanted to return to Wangshan City, he could only use another identity. When he was in the discipline inspection system, it had provided Chen Xing with a very good opportunity. If he could return to Wangshan City as a member of the inspection team, it would undoubtedly be perfect. However, the truth could not be changed by his will. He had worked in Nanzhou and Wangshan City. Out of the principle of avoiding suspicion, he could not go to Nanhai Province when he joined the inspection team.
Lin Siyu also sent a text message to Chen Xing to wish him a happy new year. Chen Xing still had a deep impression of this little girl who came to the General Office of the Municipal Party Committee for an internship. Although the case of Huang Jianghua seemed to involve Lin Siyu, Chen Xing did not want to suspect this seemingly innocent young girl. However, Chen Xing did not reply to her text message.
For a period of time, the people and things in Wangshan City were like scenes in a movie, flashing through Chen Xing's mind. Chen Xing thought of many things, including regrets, unwillingness to fulfill his wish, and anger towards the group of people behind him. But now, he could only be a spectator.
In March, Chen Xing entered the Party School. This was nearly a year of full-time study. Being able to enter the youth class of the Party School also meant that Chen Xing was likely to be promoted, because this youth class was also known as the reserve class for provincial-level cadres. Anyone who could enter it to study would be promoted in the future.
Chen Xing did not know where to go next. He would spend a long time studying in the Party School. It was meaningless for him to think about this problem now.
After entering the Party School, Chen Xing had not officially left the discipline inspection system. Occasionally, he asked for leave, but Chen Xing still had to go back to the unit to have a look, because he had not completely handed over the work at hand.
The days of studying in the Party School were relatively easy, so Chen Xing could take time to study at Liu Guoding's place every night. Since he returned to Beijing last August, it was rare for Chen Xing to go to Liu Guoding's place at a fixed time every week. In the past six months, Chen Xing's theoretical knowledge on economics had also improved rapidly.
In June, as Xu Qingxuan and Jiang Wenming completed their master's studies, Chen Xing would be Liu Guoding's last remaining student, which made Chen Xing feel quite sad.
On Tuesday, after receiving a call from Ning Deyan, Chen Xing rushed back to the unit from the Party School. He did not know why Ning Deyan was looking for him, so he hurriedly asked for leave after receiving the call.
Here you are. Take a seat. In Ning Deyan's office, Chen Xing walked to the sofa and sat down at Ning Deyan's gesture.
Secretary Ning, I didn't know you were looking for me. Chen Xing looked at Ning Deyan in confusion. Based on his understanding of Ning Deyan, Ning Deyan would not look for him for no reason.
An investigation team of ours in Mount Wang has encountered some difficulties. I was thinking that you have worked in Mount Wang before, so I wanted to ask you to go there and see if you can help. Ning Deyan said.
Ning Deyan's words almost made Chen Xing jump up from the sofa. An investigation team had actually gone to Mount Wang?
There was no doubt that Chen Xing knew nothing about it. From Ning Deyan's tone, it was obvious that this investigation team had been in Mount Wang for more than a day or two.
Sneaking a glance at Ning Deyan, Chen Xing was shocked. He had been here for a long time, but only now did he realize that many things were still kept in the dark, especially the information about which investigation teams had been sent to which locations was kept strictly confidential.
Secretary Ning, I have worked in Mount Wang before. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for me to go there. Chen Xing hesitated for a moment and said. Although he said so, Chen Xing was already willing to go to Mount Wang. He wanted to go back to Mount Wang more than anyone else.
It's not inappropriate. I'm not asking you to join the investigation team. I just want you to see if you can provide any help. Besides, you are still studying at the Party School and can't leave for a long time. Go for a few days and see if you can help. If you can't, you have to go back to the Party School as soon as possible. Ning Deyan said.
Secretary Ning, what about the leave from the Party School?
Don't worry, I will help you ask for a few days off.
Well, I will follow the leader's instructions.
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