Chen Xing returned to Hai City the next day. Zhang Ningning followed him back. According to Zhang Ningning, she had not formally visited Chen Xing's parents. Although they had met before, it was not a formal visit. This time, she was going to visit Chen Xing's uncle and aunt. Since Zhang Ningning took the initiative to make this request, Chen Xing was naturally delighted.
During the day, when Zhang Ningning met Chen Xing, she saw that Chen Xing was not wearing his watch. Zhang Ningning pretended to be unhappy at once. Chen Xing smiled bitterly and said that the watch was too expensive. He felt uncomfortable wearing it, as if he was carrying more than 500,000 yuan on his back. It was heavy and unsafe. Zhang Ningning didn't care about this. She smiled and said that no one knew that the watch was worth more than 500,000 yuan. She could just wear it as an ordinary watch. Chen Xing had no choice but to put the watch on again. Zhang Ningning saw through Chen Xing's mind. She said that if he took off the watch when she was not around, she would be really angry. Chen Xing hurriedly said that he would always wear it and would not take it off again. Hearing this, Zhang Ningning beamed with joy.
The behavior of the two was no different from that of a couple. It was just that the last layer of paper between them had not been broken yet. Chen Xing had guessed Zhang Ningning's intention from the fact that she took the initiative to invite him to her home for dinner last night and even said that she would go home with him to visit her parents today. Her hint was already obvious enough. This layer of paper was waiting for him, the man, to break. He couldn't let a girl confess her love to him in return. Chen Xing planned to find an opportunity to confess his love to Zhang Ningning in the next two days.
Chen Xing called his parents in advance and said that a friend would come to his home for dinner, but he did not specify that it was a girl. When he arrived home at noon, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang saw that their son brought a girl home today, their eyes widened. Yesterday, they asked Chen Xing to find a girlfriend as soon as possible, but today, he brought a girl home. It was too fast.
Soon, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang recognized that Zhang Ningning was the beautiful girl who accompanied Chen Xing when he was injured and hospitalized. Zhang Ningning's appearance and temperament were the kind that people would never forget after seeing her. Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang warmly invited her to sit down and gave Chen Xing a wink. Zou Fang went to the kitchen. After a while, Chen Xing also walked in. Mom, what's the matter?
Chen Xing, you and her? Zou Fang's eyes were suspicious. She knew that Zhang Ningning was the daughter of the governor. Since Chen Xing brought her home, Zou Fang could not help but think that way. However, the gap between them made Zou Fang more or less worried.
Mom, Ningning specially came to see you today. Don't ask so much. You will know what you should know when the time comes. Chen Xing said with a smile. He and Zhang Ningning had not really confirmed their relationship, so it was not appropriate for Chen Xing to tell his family anything.
"You brat, what are you talking about? How can I not worry about your marriage? Yesterday, I just said that you have no girlfriend. Today, you brought her home. How can I not think too much?" Zou Fang scolded him with a smile. Glancing at her son, who was becoming more and more promising, Zou Fang sighed and said, "Chen Xing, I know that you probably like that girl. Last time, you said that she is the daughter of Governor Zhang, right? If our Chen family can be connected with such a family, it will naturally be our Chen family's honor. However, I am also worried that you and her will end up in vain. In the past, Zhao Qing was also very close to you at the beginning, but in the end, they broke up. We can't even afford a deputy mayor. I am afraid that we are not even qualified to be connected with the in-laws of a governor."
"Mom, don't worry. The Ningning family is different from the Zhao family. The Zhao family is snobbish, while the Ningning family is at least reasonable. Last night, I went to the Ningning family for dinner. There is no reason for Governor Zhang to not notice that I have feelings for his daughter, but he did not say anything. In this aspect, the Zhao family is much better than the Zhao family. At that time, the people of the Zhao family mocked and ridiculed me so much that they almost asked me to get lost." Chen Xing said calmly. Speaking of this past, he was already relieved.
"That's good. If the people of the Zhang family really agree to your marriage, then your father and I will definitely be happy for you. It is a blessing for ordinary people like us to have an in-law of a governor." Zou Fang said happily. She was only worried that her son would be hurt again, but she was not unwilling to marry a rich family like the Zhang family. Now, hearing Chen Xing's words, Zou Fang also looked excited.
The mother and son talked quietly in the kitchen. It seemed to be a long time, but in fact, it was only a matter of one or two minutes. Chen Xing carried a plate of fruit out of the kitchen and handed a washed apple to Zhang Ningning. He smiled and said, "Eat one, it will make you look good."
Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning happily talked and laughed at home. In the office of Huang Kunming, the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, there was a matter that attracted Huang Kunming's attention. Huang Kunming's secretary, Zhao Bin, was reporting to him that yesterday, people from the Municipal Public Security Bureau went to Jinyuan Real Estate Company and wanted to take the General Manager, Wu An, away. It was said that later, Deputy Mayor Li showed up, but Yang Zhen, the Deputy Director of the Municipal Bureau, insisted that Wu An be taken back to the Public Security Bureau. He said that a party reported that the case was related to Wu An and that Wu An should be taken back to the Public Security Bureau to cooperate with the investigation.
What case? Huang Kunming asked calmly.
It was said that Wu An tried to drug a woman and force himself on her. The victim had already reported the case. Zhao Bin reported truthfully. Naturally, it was not without reason that he told Huang Kunming this matter. As Huang Kunming's confidant, Zhao Bin had followed Huang Kunming all the way from An City to Hai City. If there was a ranking among those who knew Huang Kunming well, if he claimed to be number two, no one would dare to claim to be number one. Zhao Bin knew very well what Huang Kunming was thinking. Huang Kunming had been patiently waiting for that person from the Municipal Government to give him a ruthless blow. Another thing that Zhao Bin had to do on a daily basis was to act as Huang Kunming's eyes and ears, keeping a close eye on any movements of the Municipal Government. Zhao Bin already knew what had happened yesterday. Last night, he learned more information through other channels. Today, he chose to tell Huang Kunming about this matter. This matter was useful to Huang Kunming.
Jinyuan Real Estate Company? Wasn't it the real estate company that had just won the city's bid? Huang Kunming seemed to be asking Zhao Bin, but in fact, he had already confirmed the answer in his heart. He had heard a little about Jinyuan Real Estate.
Yesterday, when people from the Public Security Bureau went to Jinyuan Real Estate Company to take someone away, it was said that it had caused quite a stir. People said that Wu An was very resourceful and could even be considered a brother to the municipal leaders. Many people did not believe that he would be taken away by the Public Security Bureau. As a matter of fact, Deputy Mayor Li had personally asked about this matter and put pressure on the Public Security Bureau. Unexpectedly, Deputy Director Yang Zhen of the Public Security Bureau was so resolute that he insisted on bringing Wu An back to the Public Security Bureau for investigation. However, it was said that the pressure from some of the municipal leaders and even within the Public Security Bureau was too great. As a result, Wu An was only brought to the Public Security Bureau for a short while before he was released.
Zhao Bin smiled as he recounted these matters. On the surface, what he said sounded like hearsay, hearsay, and so on. In fact, he only brought them to Huang Kunming after repeatedly confirming them. Previously, Wu An did not attract his attention. It was only yesterday when he heard that a Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau openly went against Deputy Mayor Li Zhongmin that he noticed this matter and specially went to find out more about it.
Wu An was considered quite a celebrity in Haicheng, so it was not difficult to find out about him. In Haicheng's real estate circle, Wu An was publicly recognized as a capable person and had a deep relationship with the city's leaders. This was an open secret, and this information could not withstand the investigation of others. Since Zhao Bin had noticed this, it was naturally not difficult for him to find out about Wu An. Moreover, with his identity as the secretary of the municipal party secretary, if he really wanted to investigate a person, he did not lack methods and channels.
After Zhao Bin finished speaking, he quietly waited for Huang Kunming's instructions. Whatever he could think of, Huang Kunming could also think of. The tacit understanding between the two had already reached a very deep level. Li Zhongmin was the Deputy Mayor in charge of urban construction, and Wu An was in the real estate and construction industry. Although this was not enough to explain anything, it would be hard to say if the other party investigated further. Anyway, this matter would not bring any harm to Huang Kunming. If he really found out that there was something wrong with Li Zhongmin, he could still use this matter to deal a blow to Zhao Yiping. Li Zhongmin was very close to Zhao Yiping, right? Using Li Zhongmin as an example could also suppress Zhao Yiping's arrogance and see where she could hang her head.
Give Secretary Huang Ping a call and ask him to come over now. Huang Kunming looked at the time and ordered Zhao Bin.
Zhao Bin nodded and hurriedly went out to handle the matter. Huang Ping was the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee and the Director of the Public Security Bureau. It seemed that Huang Kunming wanted to see him now to make a move in disguise.
Yang Zhen had called Chen Xing last night. The pressure from the higher-ups was too great. As a Deputy Director, he could not bear it, so he let Wu An go. Last night, Chen Xing was in Jiang City. Yang Zhen wanted to come out and have a chat with Chen Xing, but he did not have the chance. Today, he made another call and heard that Chen Xing had come back and was at home. So, Yang Zhen said that he wanted to go to Chen Xing's house to have a chat.
When Yang Zhen came over, Zhang Ningning was also there. A natural beauty like Zhang Ningning could not help but stare at her. Yang Zhen was also slightly stunned. Chen Xing just smiled and introduced her as his friend. So, Yang Zhen did not ask much.
"Chen Xing, Wu An is really hard to deal with. Yesterday, I asked my subordinates to bring Wu An back to the police station in the name of cooperating with the investigation. But the people who greeted him and tried to find out the truth came one after another. Deputy Mayor Li directly called the Public Security Bureau to put pressure on them. Secretary Huang even called me over and criticized me for not being prudent. Sigh, I have not even said that I want to arrest him. If I really want to arrest him, I am afraid that I will not even be able to sign an arrest warrant." Yang Zhen shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"It seems that I did not make a big enough noise." Hearing what Yang Zhen said, Chen Xing frowned slightly. His purpose was to make this matter as big as possible to attract Huang Kunming's attention. If he suppressed it like this, he was afraid that Huang Kunming would not notice it at all. In the end, wouldn't he have to think of other ways?
It was not easy to make a big noise. Yang Zhen was in a dilemma. As the Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau, he was quite capable. However, he could do nothing when he met a more powerful official. The key was that Huang Ping, the boss of the Municipal Bureau, had ordered him to let Wu An go. If it was only Li Zhongmin who put pressure on him, Yang Zhen could still delay it for a day or two. After all, no matter how long Li Zhongmin's power was, he could not directly control the internal affairs of the Public Security Bureau. But if Huang Ping gave the order, it would be completely different. Yang Zhen did not dare to directly contradict Huang Ping.
Chen Xing did not expect that Huang Kunming, a secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, would be so well-informed. When he was still worried about whether Huang Kunming would notice it or not, Huang Ping had already called Huang Ping to his office. Halfway through, Yang Zhen was called by Huang Ping.
Yesterday, he was scolded in Huang Ping's office. Yang Zhen thought that he would be called to take over the scolding today. Unexpectedly, Huang Ping's first sentence stunned him. "Old Yang, the Municipal Bureau should not be disturbed by external factors when handling a case. We should adhere to the principle of enforcing the law impartially, be fair and strict, and enforce the law for the people. No matter who it is, as long as they break the law, they must accept the investigation of the public security organ. This is the power given to us by the law."
Yang Zhen looked at Huang Ping with a strange expression. Yesterday, he had been criticized by Huang Ping for not being reliable. But today, Huang Ping had suddenly changed his tune. His attitude had taken a 180-degree turn. No matter what, Huang Ping was still the head of the Political and Legal Committee. Wasn't this just slapping his own face?
Ahem, as long as it doesn't violate the procedures of handling a case, Old Yang, you can do it boldly. Don't be disturbed by external factors. Our public security system should insist on handling cases independently. Huang Ping felt a little embarrassed to say these words. Yesterday, he was the one who approved the release of Wu An. It was not that he had an affair with Wu An, but that Wu An had a certain social influence. The Municipal Government had been pressuring Wu An, so Huang Ping ordered the release of Wu An. He also criticized Yang Zhen for acting recklessly. It was just an attempted rape. Why did you make such a big fuss?
Secretary Huang, do you mean that we should bring Wu An to the bureau? Yang Zhen wondered if the sun had risen from the west today. He was puzzled and couldn't help but confirm Huang Ping's words again.
Since there is a person involved in the case, you should follow the procedures and bring the suspect back for investigation. Huang Ping nodded and said straightforwardly.
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