Secretary, are you going back to the office or …? Behind Chen Xing, secretary Yu Zhiyuan's voice sounded.
The voice by his ear interrupted Chen Xing's thoughts. His pupils slowly focused. Chen Xing looked at the time and decided to go back to the office.
The two of them got into the car, and Yu Zhiyuan couldn't hide his excitement. "Secretary, the Municipal Committee just called me and said that they've already prepared an office for you. They're asking when you'll move in."
Let's move in these two days. Chen Xing raised his eyebrows. Now that he was officially appointed as the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, his office should indeed be moved to the Municipal Party Committee as soon as possible. According to the arrangement of the province, he would also resign from the position of mayor to the Municipal People's Congress within these two days because the province was going to arrange a new mayor.
Hearing this, Yu Zhiyuan quickly responded. His face was in high spirits. With the further promotion of the leader's identity and position, the status of his secretary naturally rose as well. Not to mention other things, the halo above his head had at least changed from the previous "Big Secretary of the Municipal Government" to "Big Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee". To put it more exaggeratedly, as a secretary, he had now become the First Secretary of Jiang City. How could Yu Zhiyuan not be happy?
He was honored! At this moment, Yu Zhiyuan deeply understood the meaning of these four words.
The car drove towards the city hall. When they entered the office, Chen Xing suddenly stopped in his tracks. He turned around and said to Zhiyuan, "Xiaoyu, go and get some paperwork done. We'll make a trip to the second detention center.
Hearing Chen Xing's words, Yu Zhiyuan's brain stopped for a moment. Before this, he had been immersed in the happy atmosphere of Chen Xing's promotion to the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. He didn't hear Chen Xing talk about such a topic. Hearing that Chen Xing suddenly asked him to go and handle the procedures to enter the detention center, Yu Zhiyuan couldn't wrap his head around it.
Secretary, go to the second detention center? Yu Zhiyuan asked with uncertainty. He suspected that there was something wrong with his ears. Was there anyone in the detention center that was worthy of Chen Xing's visit? Moreover, today was the day when Chen Xing was appointed as the top leader. How unlucky it was to go to the detention center at this time.
Well, go and get someone to handle the procedures immediately. Chen Xing nodded.
Hearing Chen Xing's affirmative answer, Yu Zhiyuan looked at Chen Xing in confusion. Although he was puzzled in his heart, Yu Zhiyuan didn't dare to ask.
Yu Zhiyuan went out to handle some affairs, while Chen Xing sat down in the office. Should he go to the detention center to visit Zhang Ran? This was a question that Chen Xing had been hesitating about on his way back. In the end, Chen Xing made a decision and decided to go there.
In fact, as early as when Zhang Ran was arrested, Chen Xing had considered going to visit him. However, because of various trivial matters and some concerns in his heart, he only delayed it for more than two months.
Today, Chen Xing chose such a day to visit Zhang Ran. Although he didn't know what kind of mentality he had, Chen Xing wasn't worried about whether others would associate or speculate because of this. There was no improper relationship between him and Zhang Ran, and there was no business relationship between them. Naturally, he wasn't afraid of others slandering him.
The procedures to enter the detention center were soon completed. As the First Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Yu Zhiyuan could handle such a small matter with a phone call.
Following Chen Xing to the detention center again, Yu Zhiyuan observed Chen Xing's expression through the rearview mirror from time to time. Seeing that Chen Xing's face was tense most of the time, Yu Zhiyuan didn't dare to say anything. At this time, even if he wanted to take the initiative to start a topic, he didn't dare to speak casually. However, at this time, Yu Zhiyuan vaguely guessed who Chen Xing went to see. When Zhang Yiping's daughter, Zhang Ran, was taken away by the Provincial Procuratorate, Chen Xing once asked him to find out where Zhang Ran was detained. At that time, he inquired through the channels of the procuratorial system and confirmed that Zhang Ran was detained in the No. 2 Detention Center in Jiang City. After reporting this matter casually to Chen Xing, he forgot about it because he didn't think that Chen Xing would always pay attention to Zhang Ran, so he didn't take it seriously.
When the car arrived at the detention center, Yu Zhiyuan followed Chen Xing in and contacted the staff of the detention center. Soon, Yu Zhiyuan confirmed his guess that Chen Xing really came to see Zhang Ran.
The new Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee came in person, which naturally alarmed the leaders of the detention center. However, Chen Xing didn't ask for anyone to accompany him. After making a simple request, he waited in a small room of the detention center for receiving guests.
After about two or three minutes, Zhang Ran was brought over. When she saw Chen Xing in the room, Zhang Ran was in a daze for a moment. Then, she laughed at herself and fixed her eyes on Chen Xing.
The door was closed again, leaving only Chen Xing and Zhang Ran in the room. Looking at Zhang Ran's prison uniform and handcuffs, Chen Xing's eyes flashed with a trace of complexity. Finally, his eyes fell on Zhang Ran's face.
In front of him, Zhang Ran had aged a lot. A few strands of white hair could be vaguely seen on his head. His once delicate and beautiful face was now more pale and haggard.
They stared at each other for a long time. Finally, Zhang Ran spoke first. "Are you here to see me make a fool of myself?"
"Do you think it's necessary for me to do that?" Chen Xing stared at Zhang Ran. "What's in it for me to see you make a fool of yourself?" "Do you think it can give me psychological pleasure?" "Do you think I'm that vulgar?"
"Why not?" "In the past, my parents were dismissive of you and looked down on you. They said that you were a toad lusting for swan meat and kicked you out of the family. I guess these old things are still engraved in your heart, right?" Zhang Ran looked at Chen Xing mockingly. "Don't tell me that you're like a saint who has seen through everything and doesn't care about the hatred of the past."
"Zhang Ran, you're wrong. There's no hatred between me and your family. At most, it's just that your parents separated us and said some unpleasant words. How can that be considered as hatred?" "Of course, I don't deny that my self-esteem was indeed greatly insulted at that time. But so what?" Don't tell me that I, a man, have to live in anger with that pitiful self-esteem of mine? Chen Xing shook his head. A man's growth is accompanied by his constant strengthening of his heart. As for the so-called self-esteem, do you think a weak man is qualified to talk about self-esteem with others? "
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