After talking with Cheng Rong Jiang, Chen Xing continued to go to the hotel. Zeng Jing and Zheng Zhongqiang were already waiting there. When Chen Xing arrived, they were talking and laughing in the private room.
"What are you talking about? You look so happy." Chen Xing sat down and asked with a smile.
Zeng Jing was talking about some interesting things that happened when you were training at the Party School. Zheng Zhongqiang poured a glass of water for Chen Xing and said with a smile.
That's right, that's all in the past. Chen Xing smiled and looked at Zeng Jing's face. After looking at Zeng Jing for a while, Chen Xing could see that Zeng Jing looked good.
"Chen Xing, thank you so much this time." Zeng Jing looked at Chen Xing calmly and thanked him.
"Zeng Jing, don't treat me like an outsider." Chen Xing shook her head.
"I just don't want to treat you like an outsider. That's why I just said thank you. Otherwise, I would have come to you with a gift." Zeng Jing smiled playfully and looked at Chen Xing. Zeng Jing hesitated and said, "Chen Xing, since you are here, I have a decision to tell you in front of Director Zheng."
"Well, what decision?" Chen Xing looked at Zeng Jing and her heart skipped a beat.
"Chen Xing, Director Zheng, I want to resign."
"Resign?" Chen Xing's eyes widened. "Zeng Jing, why do you suddenly have such an idea?"
"Yes, Zeng Jing, this is not a child's play. In this system, it is easy to get out, but difficult to get back in. If you resign, it will not be so easy to get back in if you regret it in the future. So don't be impulsive." Zheng Zhongqiang also looked at Zeng Jing.
"Director Zheng, this is the result of my careful consideration. I feel that I am no longer qualified to wear this police uniform, so I have decided to resign." Zeng Jing said calmly. Her decision was not an impulsive one, nor was it a capricious one.
Zeng Jing's words stunned Chen Xing, who was about to speak again. He knew what Zeng Jing meant by 'no longer qualified to wear the police uniform'. For a moment, he did not know what to say.
After making eye contact with Zheng Zhongqiang, Chen Xing signaled him to persuade Zeng Jing. Zheng Zhongqiang nodded secretly and said, "Zeng Jing, it's not up to you to decide whether you are qualified or not. It's up to the leader's evaluation of you and whether the police officers below you respect you or not. It's not up to you to decide."
Chen Xing, Chief Zheng, don't try to persuade me anymore. I've already made up my mind …
Zeng Jing, let's not talk about this tonight. I think you should go back and think about it. Chen Xing interrupted Zeng Jing with a smile. He could see that Zeng Jing was determined. Since he could not persuade her in a short time, he might as well delay it and let Zeng Jing go back and calm down.
"Yes, let's not talk about this during dinner time." Zheng Zhongqiang echoed with a smile.
Hearing this, Zeng Jing wanted to say something again. But seeing that Zheng Zhongqiang and Chen Xing did not want to talk about this, she smiled helplessly and nodded. She understood their good intentions. But this time, Zeng Jing had already made up her mind.
The dishes were served one after another. Zheng Zhongqiang poured wine for Chen Xing and said with a smile, "Mayor, I have to propose a toast to you tonight. I haven't congratulated you for presiding over the work of the Municipal Party Committee."
"What's there to congratulate? I'm just a substitute host." Chen Xing smiled.
"Now I'm just a substitute host. After a period of time, maybe I'll be promoted." Zheng Zhongqiang laughed heartily. "It's impossible for the higher-ups to ask you to substitute for me twice, but they didn't promote you twice."
"It's different this time. Secretary Yiping just asked for a long leave. When she comes back, the work will still be handed over to her." Chen Xing waved his hand and smiled.
"Mayor, the matter of Secretary Yiping is not so simple." Zheng Zhongqiang glanced at Chen Xing calmly. Although he did not know what was wrong with Zhang Yiping, Zheng Zhongqiang did not believe that she was really sick.
"Whether it's simple or not, let's just do what we should do." Chen Xing glanced at Zheng Zhongqiang. "Director Zheng, are there a lot of discussions down there now?"
Of course. Who would believe that Secretary Yiping was really sick? Two days ago, she was still lively and energetic to attend the activities. How could she suddenly be sick? It didn't make sense. Besides, today, the Organization Minister of the Provincial Party Committee personally attended the municipal cadres' meeting. Anyone could smell something unusual.
The people down there made wild guesses. "Director Zheng, you are the leader. Don't spread rumors." Chen Xing smiled.
"I'm not in the mood for that." Zheng Zhongqiang smiled and looked at Chen Xing again. He lowered his voice and said, "Mayor, but can you tell me the truth? Is there really something wrong with Zhang Yiping?"
"Maybe, wait for the official notice from the higher-ups." Chen Xing hesitated for a moment and nodded. There was nothing to hide from an understanding person like Zheng Zhongqiang. Everyone could guess that something was wrong, but they just didn't want to say it.
"Mayor, let's have a toast. I wish you a better future." Zheng Zhongqiang was full of smiles. If Chen Xing could become a leader, it would be beneficial for cadres like him, who were close to Chen Xing. Especially for him, it was not impossible for him to go further. As long as Chen Xing was willing to recommend him, he also had the hope of becoming a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee in the future.
The banquet ended in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Zeng Jing also drank a few glasses with Chen Xing and Zheng Zhongqiang. The three of them were talking and laughing. They were all in a good mood. However, there was always a layer of worry in Chen Xing's heart. Zeng Jing was independent, strong, and stubborn. Once he made up his mind, he would not easily change his mind. This also made Chen Xing not optimistic at all that Zeng Jing would change his decision to resign.
The next day, Chen Xing came to the office as usual. In the morning, Chen Xing dealt with official business in the Municipal Government. In the afternoon, Chen Xing came to the Municipal Party Committee. He was now in charge of the work of the Municipal Party Committee, so he had to take care of both sides of the work.
After sorting out some of the decrees introduced by Zhang Yiping during her tenure, Chen Xing was also thinking about one thing. This was an idea that he had had for a long time, but he didn't have time to communicate it with Zhang Yiping. Now that Zhang Yiping had a problem, he was fully responsible for the work of the city. If he wanted to implement this matter, he could make the decision himself.
Xiao Yu, ask the person in charge of the Municipal TV Station to come over. Chen Xing called Yu Zhiyuan in. By the way, ask the comrades from the Publicity Department and the Procuratorate to come over as well.
Oh? When Yu Zhiyuan heard what Chen Xing said, a trace of astonishment flashed across his eyes. What was Chen Xing trying to do by inviting the TV station, the Publicity Department, and the Procuratorate?
Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Yu Zhiyuan didn't say much and hurriedly went out to call people.
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