Yang Zhen's words not only flattered Zhang Mingde, but also indirectly revealed to Chen Xing the relationship between him and Zhang Mingde. The two of them were not familiar with each other. It was really a coincidence that they could invite each other to dinner today.
The two of them got to know each other when Yang Zhen went to Jian 'an City to inspect the construction of police discipline. At the banquet of Jian' an Municipal Bureau, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Zhang Mingde, unexpectedly appeared. He said that he specially came to have a drink with him and to welcome the leader of Hai City Municipal Bureau to inspect the work of Jian 'an City. The two of them had a small drink. Zhang Mingde symbolically chatted with Yang Zhen about the police work of Jian' an City, and then he left. Zhang Mingde's appearance was more like a formality.
However, regardless of whether Zhang Mingde was just a formality or not, Yang Zhen was a little stunned by the appearance of Zhang Mingde. Zhang Mingde, the top leader of Jian 'an City, did not deserve to be personally welcomed by Zhang Mingde. It was more appropriate for the deputy mayor in charge of public security to receive him. The reception standard in the officialdom was also about the same level. It was normal for Zhang Mingde not to appear, but it would be abnormal if he appeared. Therefore, Yang Zhen was really surprised by Zhang Mingde's appearance. Looking at Zhang Mingde's appearance, it was only a symbolic appearance. However, it was undeniable that he specially came to have a drink with him. Yang Zhen could not figure out the reason.
A person like Zhang Mingde naturally wouldn't appear at the banquet for no reason. He must have some purpose. However, Zhang Mingde didn't reveal any other information verbally, so Yang Zhen couldn't figure out the reason. Today, Zhang Mingde came to Hai City for a meeting. Yang Zhen recalled that he had met Zhang Mingde at Jian An City a few days ago, so he tried to call Zhang Mingde to strengthen their relationship. As for whether Zhang Mingde would agree, Yang Zhen wasn't sure. So when Zhang Mingde agreed, Yang Zhen was surprised.
At this moment, Yang Zhen flattered Zhang Mingde greatly. Zhang Mingde smiled and shook his head. In fact, he was very happy. Everyone could flatter others, but the level of flattery depended on each person. Moreover, Yang Zhen was the Deputy Director of Hai City Municipal Bureau, not his subordinate. Yang Zhen's flattery naturally made Zhang Mingde feel very good.
Although Zhang Mingde felt good, he didn't show any special difference. He glanced at Chen Xing from time to time. Zhang Mingde's attention was more on Chen Xing. As for Chen Xing in front of him, Zhang Mingde secretly examined him in his heart.
A few days ago, Zhang Nan mentioned that County Chen went to Jian An City. Unfortunately, I didn't know it at that time. Otherwise, I would have sat with County Chen. Zhang Nan looked at Chen Xing with a smile and said.
When Chen Xing was still wondering who the familiar Zhang Nan mentioned by Zhang Mingde was, Yang Zhen had already helped to explain in time that Zhang Nan was the Director of Jian An City Municipal Bureau. County Chen should have some impression of him.
Hearing this, Chen Xing suddenly understood. That day, he had lunch with Zhong Ling and Zhang Nan. At this moment, when Yang Zhen mentioned it, Chen Xing had an impression of Zhang Nan, but he was more confused. He just accompanied Zhong Ling to her hometown. Zhang Nan wouldn't mention it to Zhang Mingde, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, unless he was at the level of the Prefectural Department. Moreover, what happened that day would affect the image of the public security system of Jian An City. Zhang Nan shouldn't take the initiative to tell Zhang Mingde about it. If Zhang Mingde investigated it carefully, he might have doubts about Jian An City Municipal Bureau under Zhang Nan's leadership.
Chen Xing was thinking about it, but he didn't slow down at all. He said with a smile, "That day, I just accompanied a friend to Jian An City to deal with something. I didn't expect to deal with Director Zhang. I was also surprised.
Hehe, when County Chen arrived in Jian An City, you should inform me. Anyway, I should do my best as a host. " Zhang Mingde glanced at Chen Xing with a smile and said seriously, "I have learned about what happened that day. The public security system is a law enforcement department, but a few of its internal law enforcement officers broke the law knowingly and colluded with some hooligans to extort people. This not only damaged the reputation of the public security system, but also trampled on the law and damaged the reputation of the government. I have instructed Director Zhang to investigate and deal with it severely and will not tolerate it. On the other hand, County Chen was wronged that day. I'm here to apologize to County Chen on behalf of the public security department of Jian An City."
After saying that, Zhang Mingde picked up a glass of wine that had been filled in front of him and drank it up. Seeing this, Chen Xing and Yang Zhen were both surprised.
"Secretary Zhang, you are too polite. That day was originally a misunderstanding. Please don't do this, Secretary Zhang. I can't bear it." Chen Xing smiled, picked up the glass of wine on the table and drank it up. Chen Xing knew that Zhang Mingde was referring to the day when he was asked to go to the police station. Originally, Zhang Mingde could pretend that he didn't know about this kind of thing. However, at this moment, Zhang Mingde brought it up as if it was a serious matter and apologized to Chen Xing solemnly. It was impossible for Chen Xing not to have doubts in his heart.
"It's good that County Chen doesn't mind. However, if you come to Jian An City again next time, County Chen must remember to tell me, or I won't agree." Zhang Mingde pretended to be angry and said.
Chen Xing smiled and nodded. His mind was full of question marks. Zhang Mingde showed goodwill to him for no reason. Chen Xing's heart was really full of doubts. Could it be because he used to be Zhou Mingfang's secretary? But now that he had been sent to the county, wasn't Zhang Mingde's enthusiasm a little too much?
Soon, Chen Xing got the answer he wanted. In the conversation with Zhang Mingde, Zhang Mingde suddenly mentioned Yuan Jiang, the former Organization Minister of the Municipal Party Committee. His words were full of pity for Yuan Jiang. From Zhang Mingde's tone, it seemed that he was quite familiar with Yuan Jiang. Of course, only the parties involved knew whether they were really familiar or not. When Zhang Mingde mentioned Yuan Jiang, the next moment, Zhang Mingde's topic jumped to Zhou Mingfang. For Zhou Mingfang, who had become a member of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhang Mingde showed enough reverence in his words. After a pause, Zhang Mingde's eyes rested on Chen Xing for a while and said, "County Chen was lucky enough to work for Minister Zhou for a period of time and listen to Minister Zhou's teachings from time to time. That's something we can't even be envious of. When Minister Zhou was still the Secretary of Hai City, we wanted to listen to Minister Zhou's criticism, but we didn't have the chance. Only County Chen has this blessing."
Chen Xing's eyes gradually became clear, and he glanced at Zhang Mingde imperceptibly. Chen Xing had already guessed something. Zhang Mingde mentioned Yuan Jiang and Zhou Mingfang, and the position of Organization Minister of Hai City Municipal Party Committee was still vacant. It was not difficult for Chen Xing to guess that Zhang Mingde was eyeing the position of Organization Minister. As the former Secretary of Hai City Municipal Party Committee and the current Organization Minister of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhou Mingfang could undoubtedly exert a certain influence on the appointment of personnel. Even the current Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Huang Kunming, undoubtedly had to consider Zhou Mingfang's opinion carefully.
At this moment, Zhang Mingde undoubtedly had his eyes on him. This was what Chen Xing thought. Zhang Mingde hoped to use him to speak in front of Zhou Mingfang.
Sitting opposite Chen Xing, Zhang Mingde's eyes flickered slightly at this time. Seeing the change of Chen Xing's expression, Zhang Mingde smiled. Chen Xing had understood his hint. His previous efforts had not been in vain. He had achieved his goal. What would happen next was out of his control. Zhang Mingde's face became a little dignified unconsciously. Whether Chen Xing would agree or not depended on Chen Xing. If Chen Xing was really indifferent, there would be nothing he could do to Chen Xing.
Observing Chen Xing's expression, Zhang Mingde seemed to be waiting for Chen Xing's reaction. He sat there patiently. Zhang Mingde's previous humble attitude, including the extortion that Chen Xing encountered in Jian 'an City, was specially ordered by Zhang Mingde to investigate and deal with it strictly, just to do Chen Xing a favor today. In fact, as early as the day when Zhang Mingde accidentally mentioned to him that Chen Xing appeared in Jian' an City, Zhang Mingde had been paying attention to it. The reason why Zhang Nan mentioned this to Zhang Mingde was not that he wanted to expose his shortcomings to the leader of the Municipal Party Committee. In Jian 'an City, Zhang Nan was a clear-cut cadre of the Zhang faction, so he knew some of Zhang Mingde's demands. Especially after the recent incident of Yuanjiang, Zhang Nan knew that Zhang Mingde was also eager to take the position of the Organization Minister.
Originally, Zhang Nan did not pay much attention to Chen Xing's appearance in Jian 'an. It was because Yang Zhen called him in person that Zhang Nan decided to show up in person. Later, after Chen Xing left, Zhang Nan suddenly connected Chen Xing and Zhang Mingde's affairs. With this kind of discovery, Zhang Nan naturally wanted to give it a try and mention it to Zhang Mingde. If he could get Zhang Mingde's attention, then his discovery would not be in vain. If Zhang Mingde really became the Organization Minister of the Municipal Party Committee in Haicheng, it would only be good for a cadre of the Zhang family like him. Maybe he could take advantage of Zhang Mingde's influence in the future.
Speaking of which, Zhang Mingde learned from Zhang Nan that Chen Xing seemed to have a close relationship with Yang Zhen, the Deputy Director of the Municipal Bureau of Haicheng. Therefore, Zhang Mingde showed up at the banquet held by the Municipal Bureau of Jian 'an to welcome Yang Zhen, just to foreshadow what would happen today. Today, he came to Haicheng for a meeting. After learning that Yang Zhen called him to invite him to dinner, Zhang Mingde thought for a while and agreed. The only surprise was that he didn't expect to meet Chen Xing so soon.
In fact, if there was no accident today, if he met Chen Xing, Zhang Mingde would find another time to invite Chen Xing out through Yang Zhen. Zhang Mingde also coveted the position of the Organization Minister of the Municipal Party Committee. Jian 'an City was the economic center of Haicheng. Since Zhang Mingde became the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, he was not willing to stop there. There were many cadres from Jian' an City. After all, it was one of the top economic counties in Haicheng. The top leaders of the Party and government were often put in important positions and promoted by Haicheng. Zhang Mingde thought that his opportunity would not come so soon. This time, Yuanjiang was accidentally involved in Xing Tiande's case, causing the position of Organization Minister to be vacant. Naturally, Zhang Mingde wanted to fight for it. Moreover, he was one of the few qualified people.
After a long time, Chen Xing blinked his eyes and said with a smile, "Secretary Zhang suddenly mentioned Minister Zhou. It reminds me that I haven't heard Minister Zhou's teachings for a long time. It seems that I should go to Jiang City and listen to Minister Zhou's teachings.
County Chen doesn't know how lucky he is. People like me and Director Yang want to listen to Minister Zhou's teachings, but we don't have this opportunity yet. Director Yang, don't you think so? " Zhang Mingde glanced at Yang Zhen with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes. Upon a closer look, there was a little joy and excitement in his eyes. There was no doubt that Director Yang had regarded Chen Xing's words as Chen Xing's indirect statement to him. How could he not be happy? In fact, if Zhang Mingde wanted to go to Zhou Mingfang, he was not unqualified. However, since it was related to his own affairs, Zhang Mingde had to be more cautious, lest he gave Zhou Mingfang the impression that he was going to visit an important official.
Yang Zhen, who was sitting beside Zhang Mingde, also echoed Zhou Mingfang's words with a smile. Compared with Zhang Mingde, he was even less qualified to listen to Zhou Mingfang's teachings in person. Even when Zhou Mingfang was still in Hai City, as the Deputy Director of the Municipal Bureau, he didn't often have the opportunity to enter the office of the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. The number of times he met Zhou Mingfang could be counted on one hand.
Xi Men, Jinyu Entertainment City.
The two helpers Lin Mao found from the Municipal Bureau of Jiang City were loitering in the underground gambling place of Jinyu Entertainment City. One of the plainclothes policemen pulled the collar on his chest from time to time. The pinhole camera on his black shirt, which was only a little bigger than a button, was like an earphone. If one didn't pay attention, no one would see it at all.
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