At noon the next day, Chen Xing invited Xu Jiang to lunch. Xu Jiang, the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, had always been very low-key. Except for the internal meetings of the political and legal system, Xu Jiang rarely appeared in public. In some banquets, he would not be seen unless it was a social engagement that could not be avoided.
"County Chen, why did you invite me to lunch today? I'm flattered." Xu Jiang joked with Chen Xing. There were only the two of them in the spacious private room, making it a little cold and cheerless. If there were outsiders present, they would probably be surprised by the tone of conversation between Xu Jiang and Chen Xing. It seemed like the two of them were no strangers.
Secretary Xu was treating him as an outsider. Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. He pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Xu Jiang.
The first time they met was when Chen Xing took the initiative to visit Xu Jiang. Xu Jiang was also a cadre from outside. He was transferred to Xi Men because he had offended someone and was demoted to this poor place. Disheartened, Xu Jiang did nothing as the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. He basically ignored the affairs of his subordinates. Therefore, Xu Jiang's reputation could only be said to be average, neither good nor bad.
Recently, Xu Jiang appeared more often than before, which surprised many people. Coincidentally, Xu Jiang's change began after Chen Xing visited him. No one knew what Chen Xing and Xu Jiang talked about. However, at a later meeting of the Standing Committee, Xu Jiang expressed his support for Chen Xing, which caused many people to be surprised.
It could be seen that Xu Jiang and Chen Xing were familiar with each other today for a reason. However, this was only in private. On the surface, the two were still ordinary working relationship.
Does Secretary Xu know anything about Li Ji? Chen Xing went straight to the point. If the Civil Affairs Bureau was going to be involved, the Procuratorate or the Commission for Discipline Inspection would have to intervene. Chen Xing decided to inform Xu Jiang first. Xu Jiang arrived at Xi Men earlier than him. Moreover, he was the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. He was definitely more familiar with the political and legal system than him.
Li Ji could be regarded as a qualified prosecutor. Xu Jiang smiled and looked at Chen Xing. What's the matter? Did County Chen have something to do?
There was something. There was a case that needed the Procuratorate to intervene in the investigation. Chen Xing nodded and patted his head lightly. He smiled and said, "Look at me, what's the point of doing this? You're the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. I can just tell you. Why did I have to ask Li Ji about this?"
Chen Xing told him about the Civil Affairs Bureau. Xu Jiang listened carefully and thought to himself, Li Ji can still be trusted. I don't think there's a problem with the Procuratorate intervening in the investigation. I can inform him directly about this matter.
Alright, I'm relieved to hear that. Chen Xing smiled and nodded. "Come on, it's time to eat after we finish our business. Don't blame me for starving Secretary Xu."
In the afternoon, Chen Xing went to Wang Dongchen's place. In the end, he would not be able to hide it from Wang Dongchen. Chen Xing thought that he should talk to Wang Dongchen first and understand his thoughts in advance. When the time came to deal with Chen Ming, Wang Dongchen's attitude would undoubtedly be very important.
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In Wang Dongchen's office, Chen Xing habitually sat on the sofa on the right side. The atmosphere in the office was a little subtle. Yesterday, Huang Kunming came down for an inspection, which had a psychological impact on the Secretary and the County Magistrate. Only the two of them knew. When Wang Dongchen faced Chen Xing, he seemed to be a little more enthusiastic and smiled constantly.
Chen Xing told Wang Dongchen about the Civil Affairs Bureau. Wang Dongchen pondered slightly. He knew a lot about the Civil Affairs Bureau. From the beginning, Wang Dongchen knew that Chen Xing asked the Audit Bureau to check the accounts of the Civil Affairs Bureau, but he didn't say anything. He hoped that Chen Xing would make more enemies. Although Chen Ming was supported by the outdated Song Ming, Song Ming was still the Vice Chairman of the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference. It was impossible to expect him to achieve anything, but it didn't mean that he didn't have the ability to do bad things. If he said something unfavorable to Chen Xing in the city, it would be enough to give Chen Xing a headache.
In my opinion, letting the Commission for Discipline Inspection intervene and severely crack down on the vermin in the cadre team can achieve a better effect. It can also sound the alarm to others and let them know that our party will never be soft on the corrupt. Wang Dongchen said righteously.
Chen Xing was astonished. Wang Dongchen's attitude was indeed a little … a little surprising. After quietly looking at Wang Dongchen, Chen Xing became somewhat vigilant. He didn't believe that Wang Dongchen would be so kind as to support him.
Chen Xing, it's settled then. I'll ask Zhou Zheng to come over later and explain this to him. The Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Procuratorate can work together to solve this case. Wang Dongchen said to Chen Xing warmly.
After leaving Wang Dongchen's office, Chen Xing was still in a daze. Wang Dongchen's attitude was somewhat
It was strange.
Two days had passed. Just as the Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Procuratorate took action, Chen Ming got wind of it. Chen Ming, who had been tense recently, was like a bird startled by the twang of a bowstring. Especially when he knew that the head of the finance department, Deng Quan, had been taken away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection, Chen Ming's legs were a little weak. For ordinary cadres, the lethality of the Commission for Discipline Inspection was too great.
Daming, the people from the Commission for Discipline Inspection are looking for me. Aren't you afraid that I'll say something? In the office, Chen Ming closed all the doors and windows. He took out his phone and called Song Daming. Deng Quan had been taken away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection for two days and there was no news from him. There was no doubt that Deng Quan had been arrested. Chen Ming's anxiety was increasing every second.
Brother Chen, this is not a small matter. Even if I want to help find him, I have to do something. On the other end of the phone, Song Daming suppressed his impatience. Chen Ming was anxious, but he couldn't relax either. The two hundred thousand yuan was already out of the question. If something happened to Chen Ming, he would definitely be involved. However, his ability was limited. If he didn't directly confess to his father about the two hundred thousand yuan, his father wouldn't run around for it.
Daming, I'm not trying to scare you here. Don't blame me for threatening you. If you continue to treat this matter with such a relaxed attitude, I'm afraid it'll be too late to regret it. Chen Ming's tone was a little displeased. He felt that Song Daming didn't really treat this matter as a top priority. One could imagine how angry he was.
Brother Chen, don't say that. How can I not pay attention to this matter that concerns both of us? I've been looking for someone who can talk to Chen Xing for the past few days. I'll get some news soon. Don't worry.
How can I not be anxious? It's an urgent matter. Chen Ming's eyebrows trembled. Daming, I can't rely on you for some things. I should rely on the elders.
Chen Ming hinted at Song Daming. The reason why he went to Song Daming that night was to let the old leader know through Song Daming's mouth. Chen Ming did not want to directly threaten the old leader. It was another matter to ask Song Daming to ask his father for help. Now, Song Daming was still dawdling, trying to find someone to plead with Chen Xing. Chen Ming snorted disdainfully at Song Daming's words. He really looked down on Song Daming for his ability to find someone who could talk to Chen Xing.
Director Chen, I know what to do. I don't need you to teach me. Song Daming's face turned cold. He replied to Chen Ming unhappily and hung up the phone with a snap. If Chen Ming could see Song Daming's face, his mood would probably be a little better. At least he could drag someone down with him to suffer.
Hey, he has quite a temper. After staring at the phone for a while, Chen Ming sneered. The change in how Song Daming addressed him was obviously to express his anger and dissatisfaction. Chen Ming was too lazy to care about Song Daming's feelings. He was now in a desperate situation. As long as he could protect himself, he couldn't care less about anything else.
However, if he threatened Song Daming and saved him through Song Ming, Chen Ming could imagine what would happen to him in the future. His relationship with the Song family would definitely break. Song Ming was his benefactor. Without Song Ming's support, it was basically impossible for him to make any progress in his career. However, no matter how good his relationship with the Song family was, he might not be able to make any progress in the future. After all, Song Ming was just a person who had retired. His right to speak was very limited. Moreover, Song Ming's relationship with Zhao Fang, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, was more likely to be used to help his precious son Song Daming progress in his career.
After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Ming had a clear plan. As long as he could avoid this disaster, it would be fine even if his relationship with the Song family worsened. Anyway, he didn't expect to make any progress in the future. After this hurdle, he would be satisfied if he could stay as the Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau until his retirement. Even if he was fired after this, it would be better than being taken away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection.
These two days, Chen Ming didn't go to Hai City anymore. He went to work and went out to socialize. At times like this, Chen Ming told himself to stay calm. If he panicked, it would only make people think that he was guilty. Now, apart from hoping that Deng Quan could hold on for a while longer, Chen Ming could only pin part of his hope on his old leader, Song Ming.
"Chief, you're still busy. Are you free at noon? Let's have lunch together."
The next day, when Chen Xing was about to go out for lunch, he received a call from his old classmate, Huang Ming. Chen Xing agreed without hesitation. His relationship with Huang Ming was self-evident.
"You're really good at finding time. You deliberately came to me at lunch time, didn't you?" When Chen Xing arrived at the restaurant, it was exactly 12 o 'clock. He punched Huang Ming with a smile and pulled a chair next to Huang Ming to sit down casually. They talked and laughed.
"Chen Xing, the branch of our restaurant in Ximen is ready to open. I've bought a store and the decoration is almost finished. We're just waiting for the opening." Huang Ming said, beaming with joy.
"So fast. Why didn't I hear you mention this recently? I thought your plan to open a branch in Ximen was in the middle of a difficult birth. " Chen Xing exclaimed in surprise. Huang Ming's speed was really fast.
"How is that possible?
I either don't do it, or I do it quickly and decisively. If I hesitate, I won't be able to achieve great things. " Huang Ming smiled proudly. Seeing that Chen Xing was surprised, he felt a sense of accomplishment. "I told you about this last time, and I started to handle this matter. The reason why I didn't tell you was that you, the chief magistrate, are busy. I thought that I wouldn't nag you about these trivial matters. I'll report to our chief magistrate when I'm done."
"Go, you're the boss. You can make your own decisions about the restaurant. As I said, if you need my help, just tell me at any time." Chen Xing laughed and scolded. Huang Ming was the one who ran the restaurant, and Huang Ming was also the one who worked hard on the management. He just sat there and waited for his share of the money. He felt really sorry for Huang Ming. However, with their relationship, it was meaningless to say these things.
"Who are we? Don't worry. If something really happens, I will definitely tell you without hesitation. Not to mention other things, if I don't deal with those people in the Industrial and Commercial Bureau and the Tax Bureau well, this business can't go on. Hehe, with you behind me, I don't have to be afraid if I really encounter trouble." Huang Ming grinned. "If the business becomes bigger in the future, it will inevitably need connections in the officialdom. At that time, I will have to rely on you. Now it's just a small stage. I can take care of it, so you don't have to worry too much."
Chen Xing nodded with a smile. He was very confident in Huang Ming's business acumen.
"Fei Ke, do you think Chen Xing is easy to talk to?" In a car from Hai City to Ximen, Song Daming and Fei Ren, the section chief of the Local Taxation Bureau, were talking. Song Daming, who somehow heard that Fei Ren and Chen Xing were classmates at the university, found someone to introduce him to Fei Ren. After making friends with him, Fei Ren was finally willing to help.
It was not difficult to talk to Chen Xing, but it depended on who he talked to. Fei Ren glanced at Song Daming with a smile. Both of them were section chiefs with the same rank. Song Daming's father was the Vice Chairman of the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference, which was higher than his father, who was the Deputy Secretary of the District Committee. However, his father held real power, while Song Ming's was just a nominal position. There was really not much comparison. Fei Ren was willing to help Song Daming because he thought it would be better to have more friends.
"Why? Fei Ke and Chen Xing were classmates at the university, so he should give you face.
If I really go and tell him, then there's a high chance that your deal will fall through. Fei Ren smiled playfully. He had just called Huang Ming, and Huang Ming happened to be at Ximen, so he followed Song Daming to Ximen. It just so happened that he had always held the idea of repairing his relationship with Chen Xing, so it was not wrong to get closer to Chen Xing.
"Fei Ke is still …" Song Daming looked a little unhappy. Fei Ren had promised him with a pat on his chest, but now he said this. Song Daming felt like he was being played.
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