Seeing Ni Jiali's reaction, Chen Xing smiled. "What's the matter?
Mayor Chen, I just remembered that Secretary Fu wears glasses. " Ni Jiali said in a low voice and stuck out her tongue. She was so cute.
Hearing that, Chen Xing nearly burst out laughing. This Ni Jiali was really daring.
The car drove for about 10 minutes. The roads in the city were not congested at this time of the day. A journey that would normally take 20 to 30 minutes during the day could be reached in 10 minutes at night. When the car reached the Jia Yuan District at Xing Ping Road, Chen Xing still did not know where he was. It was Ni Jiali who reminded him that they had arrived at Jia Yuan District.
"Oh, this is it?" Chen Xing looked out of the window.
"Well, this is the only Jiayuan District on Xingping Road. If Mayor Chen is right, this is the place." Ni Jiali nodded and looked at Chen Xing strangely. "Didn't Chen Xing know where he was going?"
"This is it." Chen Xing nodded and got out of the car. He waved to Ni Jiali. "Thank you, Ms. Ni. You can go back first."
"It's okay. I'm not in a hurry." Ni Jiali smiled.
Chen Xing didn't say anything. He waved and walked into the district. He had known Zeng Jing for so many years, but he only knew where Zeng Jing lived. However, Chen Xing had never been to Zeng Jing's house. Today was the first time.
Over the phone, Zeng Jing had already told Chen Xing which building and which room he lived in. After entering the neighborhood, Chen Xing went straight up and quickly found the place. The inner door of the house was ajar, and he could vaguely hear people talking inside. Chen Xing couldn't help but knock on the stainless steel door.
The door was opened, and Zeng Jing's face appeared. Seeing Chen Xing, Zeng Jing smiled. "Chen Xing, you are here."
He opened the door and invited Chen Xing in. Zeng Jing closed both the inner and outer doors.
A middle-aged man stood beside the sofa in the living room. Seeing Chen Xing come in, he took two steps forward. "Hello, Mayor Chen."
"You must be Director Zheng." Chen Xing looked at the middle-aged man and nodded.
"Well, this is the old leader I told you about, Director Zheng Zhongqiang." Zeng Jing introduced him to Chen Xing.
After chatting for a while, Zeng Jing invited them to sit down. Zheng Zhongqiang waited for Chen Xing to take a seat before sitting down as well.
There was a short silence. Today was the first time that Chen Xing and Zheng Zhongqiang met. They couldn't find a suitable topic to start a conversation. At this time, Zeng Jing took the initiative to say, "Chen Xing, do you remember the days when we were in the training at the Party School together? If Director Zheng hadn't fought for a place for me, I wouldn't have had the chance to go to the Party School. If I hadn't gone, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet you, let alone the friendship we had for so many years."
"When you mentioned the training at the Party School, I felt a little emotional. Time flies. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye." Chen Xing smiled.
"Yes, in this world, the most valuable thing is time, and the least valuable thing is time. Time flies, which makes people sigh." Zeng Jing said emotionally. Over the years, her own life had also experienced great changes, from glory to low, and now she was back to her original position. Years passed by, and she was still at the same place. Her family had suffered a disaster. Her husband had died in the line of duty, leaving them orphans and a widow. In the past few years, she had to take care of her family and her job. She didn't know how she had survived. Looking back, Zeng Jing couldn't believe that she had persevered.
Thinking of her husband, a trace of hatred flashed in Zeng Jing's eyes. The so-called sacrifice was just a cover. Zeng Jing believed that there must be an inside story.
Not wanting to let her emotions affect the atmosphere, Zeng Jing quickly calmed down and chatted with Chen Xing again.
The two were reminiscing about the past. Of course, Zeng Jing didn't forget the old leader sitting next to her. This evening's meeting was originally prepared for the old leader. Zeng Jing took the initiative to start a conversation for the old leader. At this time, she had to speak more for the old leader. Chen Xing, Director Zheng used to be an expert in solving cases in the Municipal Bureau. He was recognized as the top detective in the Jiang City Public Security System. His professional ability was strong, and no one could surpass him. With his dazzling achievements, he got to where he was now step by step. In the public security system, when Director Zheng was mentioned, everyone had to give him a thumbs-up. As for me, I was also a disciple of Director Zheng. Unfortunately, I didn't learn half of his skills.
"Zeng Jing, don't praise me so much. It's not as exaggerated as you said. I just did my job well." Zheng Zhongqiang waved his hand again and again. He was a little embarrassed by Zeng Jing's praise. But he also knew that Zeng Jing was speaking for him, so he secretly gave Zeng Jing a grateful look.
"Nowadays, people are too impetuous, including some of our cadres. They are superficial and unwilling to work down-to-earth. Therefore, those who can do their job well are all worthy of praise." Chen Xing smiled slightly.
What Chen Xing said was a response to Zeng Jing's support for the old leader. Zheng Zhongqiang, who was beside him, was secretly happy. Chen Xing's words showed that Chen Xing didn't dislike him. For Zheng Zhongqiang, who had never dealt with Chen Xing before, it was at least the first step to get Chen Xing's support if Chen Xing didn't dislike him. And the relationship between Zeng Jing and Chen Xing surprised Zheng Zhongqiang even more. He knew that Zeng Jing and Chen Xing had met before, but he never thought that they were so close, which could be seen from the fact that Zeng Jing directly called Chen Xing's name.
While talking with Zeng Jing, Chen Xing's eyes fell on Zheng Zhongqiang. Zeng Jing praised Zheng Zhongqiang so hard. Of course, Chen Xing knew Zeng Jing's purpose, so he didn't beat around the bush. "Director Zheng, I probably know what you are thinking. But when it comes to the appointment of the director of the Municipal Bureau, I'm afraid that I, as the mayor, can't make the decision. Moreover, I'm new here, and there are some things that I can't do."
At this moment, Chen Xing had no choice but to speak his mind first, lest the other party be disappointed. After all, Chen Xing was of the opinion that if he were to nominate someone else for the vacant bureau chief position, the chances of him winning wouldn't be high.
Chen Xing thought one thing, but it was another thing in Zheng Zhongqiang's ears. Zheng Zhongqiang, who had been a little excited, now felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured through his heart. What did Chen Xing mean? Did he directly say that he didn't want to support him?
Zheng Zhongqiang was a little desperate. If Chen Xing didn't support him, he wouldn't have much support in the city. Even if he could get support from the Provincial Department, what was the use?
Seeing Zheng Zhongqiang's expression, Zeng Jing immediately knew that the old leader had misunderstood Chen Xing's meaning, so he hurriedly said, "Director Zheng, I think Mayor Chen doesn't mean that he doesn't support you, but he is afraid that he can't give you too much help."
As Zeng Jing said this, he glanced at Chen Xing, for fear that if he spoke for Chen Xing without permission, Chen Xing would be unhappy. Seeing Chen Xing nodding, Zeng Jing was relieved.
Zheng Zhongqiang didn't believe Zeng Jing's explanation at first, but seeing that Chen Xing smiled and didn't refute, Zheng Zhongqiang was relieved. "Mayor Chen, I think there's a way. What do you think? If I can go back to Jiang City to work, I will firmly follow Mayor Chen's instructions in the future." Zheng Zhongqiang expressed his position.
"There's a way." "There's a way. I'm afraid that the more hope I give you now, the more disappointed you will be, so I'm giving you a warning." Chen Xing smiled. "Besides, the Public Security Bureau has a dual leadership system. In addition to the city, you also accept the direct leadership of the Provincial Department. The Provincial Department also has a certain say and the right to make suggestions for the appointment of the director of the Municipal Bureau. It's useless to rely on the city alone. You also need the support of the Provincial Department."
"Mayor Chen, don't worry. I can find someone to speak for me in the Provincial Department." Zheng Zhongqiang patted his chest and said.
"Really?" Chen Xing looked at Zheng Zhongqiang in surprise. It seemed that Zheng Zhongqiang had prepared for this, but it was not strange. After all, Zheng Zhongqiang was a senior who had worked in the public security system for 20 to 30 years, and had been one of the main leaders in the Municipal Bureau of Jiang City for a long time. It would be strange if he didn't have strong support in the Provincial Department.
Chen Xing glanced at Zheng Zhongqiang without batting an eyelid. Since Zheng Zhongqiang was able to get support from the provincial hall, if Chen Xing could take advantage of the situation in the city, he might be able to get his hands on this matter.
"It's worth a try!"
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