The next day, Chen Xing wandered around the office. Seeing that there was nothing important, he called He Qi over and gave him some instructions. Then he prepared to leave the office and return to Hai City with Zhang Ningning later. Chen Xing planned to discuss the marriage with his parents. The Zhang family had already agreed, so they could go to Hai City to propose marriage at any time. For this kind of thing, Chen Xing, of course, hoped to be done as soon as possible.
As soon as he went downstairs, Chen Xing met Lu Ming, who was about to go upstairs. Hearing that Chen Xing was going to Hai City, Lu Ming made a long story short. County Chen, we caught Chen Quanqing last night. He was stopped in Chen Tan's car. We set up a roadblock in Da Wu Town to check the passing cars, but we didn't expect Chen Tan to drive Chen Quanqing away personally. Chen Quanqing almost slipped away.
Chen Tan? Chen Xing was slightly surprised, but then he nodded. It seemed that he could really dig out something from Chen Quanqing. Jiang Feng's prediction was right. Oh, by the way, I mentioned to Jiang Feng about the Public Security Bureau last night. She said that she would support your public opinion in the provincial newspaper. You should pay attention to today's Provincial Party Committee newspaper.
Well, I must take a look today. Finally, there is a media willing to stand up for us. Lu Ming smiled and nodded. He followed Chen Xing to the car and said, "Then I won't waste your time, County Chen. If there is any new development in Chen Quanqing's case, I will report to you immediately."
Chen Xing nodded and waved at Lu Ming. Then he got in the car and met up with Zhang Ningning. Along the way, Chen Xing held Zhang Ningning's hand. They looked at each other and smiled. A faint warmth lingered in their hearts. Last night, they slept together. Although they did not really break through to the last step, for a pure woman like Zhang Ningning to be willing to go this far with Chen Xing, she had undoubtedly regarded Chen Xing as her closest lover.
Why did it feel like the journey to Haicheng today was much longer? Chen Xing looked at the time from time to time. The drive from Xi Men to Hai City took 40 to 50 minutes. Chen Xing had always felt that it was not very far, but today was the first time that he felt that the journey seemed to have suddenly become longer. Zhang Ningning smiled and shook his head. "It's not that the journey has become longer, it's that you are too impatient."
That's true, who wouldn't be anxious about this kind of thing? I can't wait to marry you, the daughter of an immortal from the heavens, so as to avoid long nights of dreams. Chen Xing said half-jokingly.
Along the way, they laughed and talked happily. The journey was not lonely at all. When they returned to Hai City, it was only about 10 o 'clock in the morning. Chen Shuiping had a class this morning. Hearing that Chen Xing was going to bring Zhang Ningning back for something important, Chen Shuiping immediately changed his class with others and waited at home. As for Zou Fang, because of her relationship with Chen Xing, Zou Fang had a special status in the Forestry Bureau. Even the director of the Forestry Bureau, Deng Fang, was polite to Zou Fang, not to mention others. When Zou Fang left the unit halfway, others also turned a blind eye to it and did not care whether she went to work or not.
This was the second time that Zhang Ningning visited the Chen Family. Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang naturally liked this beautiful and gentle girl very much. Putting aside Zhang Ningning's identity, Zhang Ningning's conditions in all aspects were very perfect. The more Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang looked at her, the more satisfied they became. The only shortcoming was that Zhang Ningning's family was too prominent. This should have been a good thing. Which man's family did not want to marry a beautiful girl with a good family background? But Zhang Ningning's family background was obviously too good, so that the two parents, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang, couldn't help but worry about their son. Would they be able to marry into such a distinguished family?
Zhang Ningning was different from Zhao Qing, which Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang could feel. Their son Chen Xing's four-year love relationship was not earth-shattering or vigorous, but it was very deep. Their son studied at home and had a girlfriend. Of course, the two of them had met Zhao Qing. Every time Zhao Qing came to the Huang Family, she never mentioned her prominent family background, but there was always a sense of arrogance in her bones. Even though she would talk and laugh with Chen Xing's parents and call them uncle and auntie obediently, there was always a sense of alienation.
How to put it? Their families were different. On the surface, Zhao Qing behaved very well as a junior should, but she did not really accept and acknowledge Chen Xing's parents in her heart. Only Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang could feel this subtle feeling. At first, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang did not understand why they felt this way. In private, they would ask Chen Xing about Zhao Qing's family, but they knew nothing about it. Chen Xing smiled and said that Zhao Qing always avoided this question and asked them to talk about it after they graduated. Chen Xing also felt that it was reasonable. Anyway, they were still studying at that time, so there was no need to care so much about it.
When they graduated, they were faced with the choice of jobs and had to consider whether they could stay together in the future. At that time, Zhao Qing told them about her family situation. In the end, all the onlookers understood that it was a tragedy. However, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang finally understood why they felt that way at that time. Zhao Qing came from a good family and was very polite, but her arrogance was obvious. Although she behaved obediently and cleverly when she interacted with the two elders, she did not really accept them in her heart. People like Zhao Qing would only interact with people at the same level as her as an equal. Otherwise, her condescending attitude deep in her heart would not change.
Therefore, it was expected that Chen Xing and Zhao Qing did not end up together in the end. They were not at the same level. Even if Zhao Qing really liked Chen Xing, in the end, due to the difference in their family situation and the opposition of their parents, Zhao Qing did not choose to insist on her relationship with Chen Xing. Instead, she obeyed her parents' arrangement. In fact, this result was already destined.
As for Zhang Ningning, was she arrogant? As the pearl of the Zhang family, Zhang Ningning's arrogance had long been integrated into the depths of her soul. As the most powerful family in the country, the Zhang family was many levels higher than Zhao Qing's small family, which was limited to one city. Zhang Ningning's arrogance was even greater than Zhao Qing's.
However, the only difference between Zhang Ningning and Zhao Qing was that Zhang Ningning treated people sincerely. Her arrogance was targeted. If others treated her sincerely, she would also treat them sincerely. Her arrogance was only aimed at those who were arrogant and pretentious. Everyone in the capital said that the little princess of the Zhang family was arrogant and always had an attitude that kept people a thousand miles away. But deep down, Zhang Ningning was very gentle and would not look down on others in her heart. The Zhang family was powerful, but Old Master Zhang had taught the younger generation not to think that they were superior to others. Although some of the Zhang family's children were arrogant and domineering outside, most of them were relatively low-key. And the arrogant attitude that Zhang Ningning showed in front of the rich and powerful children was nothing more than a face for self-protection.
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang felt that Zhang Ningning was different from Zhao Qing, but the worries in their hearts still existed. If Zhang Ningning was a child of an ordinary family, they would have been overjoyed. But his family was a mess. Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were still afraid that the elders of the Zhang family would object. Although the two elders could see that Zhang Ningning was indeed a little interested in their son, compared with Zhang Ningning, there was still a huge gap. Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were still afraid that the elders of the Zhang family would object. Although the two elders could see that Zhang Ningning was indeed a little interested in their son, compared with Zhang Ningning, he was still a little inferior.
However, the two elders' worries were obviously superfluous. The next moment, when Chen Xing told them that he was going to the Zhang family to propose marriage and that the elders of the Zhang family had agreed, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were a little stunned. They looked at Zhang Ningning in a daze and said nothing, which made Zhang Ningning, a young girl, blush. It was not until Chen Xing called them a few times that they came to their senses.
Zou Fang nodded repeatedly and said, "Our Chen family is a small family and we don't care so much. As long as it is convenient for the Zhang family, we can marry Zhang Ningning at any time."
As soon as Zou Fang said this, Zhang Ningning's face became redder. Chen Shuiping patted his wife's hand and said with a smile, "Why are you so anxious? You haven't gone to the in-laws to discuss it. Why are you so anxious here?"
"Dad, Mom, I mean we should go to Jiang City today and settle this matter with Uncle Zhang. Let's see when we can set a date." As Chen Xing said this, he turned his head and glanced at Zhang Ningning. He couldn't wait to marry her in a few days.
"This … "Is this okay?" Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang looked at each other, and their eyes finally fell on Zhang Ningning. It was naturally a good thing for them to go to the Zhang family to propose marriage earlier. The two elders were also eager to settle the marriage as soon as possible. Not to mention how good the in-laws of the Zhang family were, Chen Xing would be 30 years old this year. He was not young anymore and should get married.
"If you go there, my dad will take time out no matter how busy he is." Zhang Ningning nodded with a red face.
As soon as Zhang Ningning said this, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang stood up without saying anything. Zou Fang said with a smile, "What are you waiting for? Let's go to Jiang City now before it is too late." Chen Shuiping also nodded in agreement like a chick pecking rice. Chen Xing's behavior was similar to his parents'. Zhang Ningning wanted to laugh but was too embarrassed to do so. However, when he saw the behavior of Chen Xing's family, he felt very happy.
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were also people who would do what they said. Since they said they would go to Jiang City now, they didn't dawdle at all and started to prepare something. However, they were stunned at this time. The Zhang family was not an ordinary family. What should they prepare when they went to discuss the marriage with them? They were too embarrassed to go empty-handed.
"Uncle, Auntie, you don't need to bring anything. My family doesn't lack anything. My dad will be unhappy if I bring anything." Zhang Ningning opened his mouth and said.
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang hesitated for a moment and then agreed. What kind of family was the Zhang family? Every day, countless people tried their best to send some gifts to the Zhang family. No matter how precious the gifts were, they didn't care about them. They didn't want to be laughed at if they brought some gifts.
The family took two cars. Chen Xing temporarily borrowed a car. Fortunately, his father also had a driver's license. The family went to the provincial capital in a mighty manner. Chen Xing got out of the car at the entrance of the community and bought a copy of today's Jianghai Daily. He wanted to see how Jiang Feng, the great reporter, supported the county public security bureau in the provincial newspaper today. Jiang Feng found Jiang Feng's report on the third page.
The title of the report was' On the Death of a Prisoner in the Public Security Bureau '. It had to be said that Jiang Feng, a senior media reporter, was well versed in word games. The whole article did not mention the overwhelming criticism and doubts about the Ximen County Public Security Bureau in the past two days. It only discussed the doubtful points of the death of the prisoner and expressed concern about the current media and newspapers' reports. The article pointed out that the one-sided criticism of the media and newspapers not only did not help the Public Security Bureau solve the case, but also became a tool for some people with ulterior motives to confuse the public and achieve some ulterior motives. In the end, the article ended with three question marks in a row, which was thought-provoking.
Chen Xing roughly read the newspaper and admired Jiang Feng a little. Since Jiang Feng could survive in this line of work, he did have some real skills. Moreover, the report in today's party newspaper was also in an eye-catching position on the important page. Obviously, Jiang Feng had also put in a lot of thought into it. After today, it should be helpful for the Ximen County Public Security Bureau to be in a disadvantageous position in terms of public opinion.
Zhang Ningning came over to read the newspaper with Chen Xing. When Chen Xing turned to the first page, there was an important speech by Governor Zhang Guohua on the economic deployment for the fourth quarter of this year at the Provincial government's executive meeting that had just been held yesterday. Next to the report was a small color photo of Zhang Guohua. Zhang Guohua, who was wearing glasses, was a typical scholarly official with a very refined temperament.
Chen Xing smiled and said to Zhang Ningning, "Your father looks really imposing.
When you reach his position, you will also have his imposing manner. A person's confidence, in fact, mostly comes from his success. Even if my dad looks like an old man, as long as he sits in the position of the governor, people have to respect and fear him. His imposing manner doesn't so much come from him, it can be said that his imposing manner comes from the influence of the power in his hands. Zhang Ningning smiled and glanced at Chen Xing. Chen Xing's words could be considered to have hit the nail on the head. Those national leaders, without the dazzling halo embellished by their positions and identities, were all ordinary old people among the masses.
Chen Xing nodded in agreement. His level was far lower than that of Zhang Guohua, but he had also experienced what Zhang Ningning said. He was not a son of a high-ranking official. In the past, he was just a small section member in the Political Research Office of the Municipal Party Committee. If he had not stepped on dog shit luck, he would not have today's position. What did he look like in the Political Research Office of the Municipal Party Committee in the past? What did he look like now when he became the County Head? Those who knew Chen Xing said that Chen Xing now had an imposing manner that made people awe, but Chen Xing could not help but want to laugh when he heard it. Now, he was still Chen Xing. The same person, the same face, there was no difference. The difference was that Chen Xing had no power in the past, but now Chen Xing had power.
"Your father's level is too high. I can only look up to him in my life, but I dare not expect to reach that level." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. It was said that provincial-level officials were born. Those who did not have a strong background expected to reach that level step by step and down-to-earth were just waiting for a dream.
"That's because you have no confidence in yourself. How do you know that you can't reach his level in the future?" Zhang Ningning shook his head disapprovingly. His beautiful eyes stared at Chen Xing and blinked.
Chen Xing could not help but fall silent for a moment. His eyes intertwined with Zhang Ningning's. He could understand what Zhang Ningning meant. If he became the son-in-law of the Zhang family, with the power and foundation of the Zhang family, who said that he could not reach the provincial-level in the future? However, obviously, Chen Xing could not say this out loud. He could only smile.
When the car arrived in Jiang City, it was past one o 'clock in the afternoon. Zhang Guohua was also used to taking a nap at noon. It happened that Chen Xing's family had not had lunch yet, so they found a restaurant to have lunch together. When it was almost two o' clock, Zhang Ningning took out his mobile phone and called his father's number. The phone only rang once before it was picked up. It was Yao Fei who answered it. Yao Fei could ignore other people's calls, but when it was Zhang Ningning's call, Yao Fei answered it faster than ever.
Zhang Ningning said that he wanted to talk to his father. Yao Fei hurriedly asked him to wait for a moment. When the phone was handed to Zhang Guohua, Zhang Guohua asked what happened to his precious daughter. Zhang Ningning said that Chen Xing's family was now in Jiang City. On the other end of the line, Zhang Guohua shook his head and smiled bitterly. He whispered, "When a girl is grown, she can't be kept at home."
Even so, Zhang Guohua still arranged some time. He asked Zhang Ningning to take Chen Xing's family to Jinhan Hotel, which was the designated hotel by Zhang Guohua to receive guests. Zhang Guohua also asked Yao Fei to arrange it in advance.
At half past two, Zhang Guohua found time to come over. Chen Xing's family came without any advance notice. The fact that Zhang Guohua, the governor, could come over showed that Chen Xing's family was more or less because of Zhang Ningning. Of course, since the two families would become in-laws in the future, Zhang Guohua also gave special treatment to Chen Xing's family.
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were a little reserved. They had seen Zhang Guohua on TV many times, so they didn't think this governor was very scary. However, when they saw him face to face, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were so nervous that their palms were sweating.
In fact, it was not the first time that they had seen Zhang Guohua. When Chen Xing was still Zhou Mingfang's secretary, he was injured and hospitalized. Zhang Guohua had visited him in the hospital, but he came and left in a hurry. At that time, they were so nervous that they couldn't even speak fluently. Now, they were no better than that time. When Zhang Guohua walked into the room, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang hurriedly stood up. Zhang Guohua walked over and waved at them with a smile, asking them to sit down. However, they didn't dare to sit down.
"Uncle Zhang." Chen Xing also looked at Zhang Guohua respectfully.
"Both of you, please sit down. There is no governor here today. We are just one of the thousands of ordinary parents in the world." Zhang Guohua smiled and nodded at Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang. He deliberately lowered his status because he was afraid that Chen Xing's parents would be nervous. However, even if he didn't put on any airs, his identity was still there, and people couldn't ignore him.
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang were the last to sit down. Zhang Guohua smiled and said that if they didn't sit down, he would have to stand and speak as well. Only then did they sit down hurriedly. Chen Xing sat next to his parents, and Zhang Ningning sat next to Zhang Guohua, looking at his daughter kindly. Zhang Guohua turned his head and said to Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang with a smile, "My daughter has grown up, and all she wants is to get married. As parents, we have raised our children with all kinds of hardships, and in the end, we also want our children to be happy. I don't object to Ningning liking your Chen Xing. My daughter doesn't let me make the decision. Once she has made the decision, no one can change her mind. Even the old master at home can only coax her. Chen Xing is a good young man. Since it is Ningning's choice, I will support her."
Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang both heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Zhang Guohua's words. This time, they were truly relieved from the bottom of their hearts. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to believe it when their son said that the Zhang family had agreed to it.
Since Zhang Guohua took the initiative to express his closeness, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang gradually relaxed. It was inevitable for the two families to talk about the wedding, which was the purpose of today's meeting. Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang asked Zhang Guohua which day was suitable for the wedding and said that the Huang family could do it at any time. Zhang Guohua took a look at his daughter and pondered for a moment. Before he came here, he had thought about this problem. He only had one daughter, and he hoped that Zhang Ningning could get married in a grand way. However, it was obvious that his identity was not suitable for him to hold a grand wedding. In that case, how to arrange the wedding would have to be discussed carefully. After the date was preliminarily set, it still needed to be approved by the old master of the family.
At this moment, the mobile phone in Chen Xing's pocket rang. Chen Xing's face froze. He knew that the person he was going to meet in the afternoon was Zhang Guohua. When he came in, he was thinking of setting the mobile phone to vibrate. He was afraid that the mobile phone would suddenly ring when he was talking, which would be disrespectful to Zhang Guohua. Just now, he was busy talking with his parents and forgot about this matter. At this moment, the mobile phone was ringing. He didn't know whether he should answer it or not.
"Just answer the phone." Zhang Guohua smiled casually.
Chen Xing smiled awkwardly. He picked up the mobile phone and had a look. It was a strange number. He couldn't help but frown. This was his personal mobile phone. His work mobile phone was with his secretary, He Qi. Those who had this number were all familiar people. Who was calling now?
As soon as the phone was picked up, the strange tone of the person on the other side of the phone was also very straightforward. He went straight to the point and revealed his identity. The investigation team from the city wanted to talk to Chen Xing about the report letter and understand some of the situation.
When Chen Xing heard this, he felt angry. They could have looked for him at any time. Why did they have to look for him at this time? This time, Chen Xing was really disgusted by this report letter. Originally, he didn't care. If Zhao Yiping wanted to use the report letter to investigate him, then he could do so. Anyway, none of the things in the report was true. However, the investigation team just had to call him at this time to understand the situation. Chen Xing was so angry that he scolded Zhao Yiping. He replied in a bad tone that he was in Jiang City and would look for the investigation team on his own when he returned. Then, he hung up the phone.
What was going on? Zhang Guohua glanced at Chen Xing without batting an eyelid. He had heard the words "investigation team" just now.
"Uncle Zhang, it's nothing." Chen Xing smiled. However, Zhang Ningning didn't let it go. He said, "Chen Xing, my father asked you something. What is it? Just say it directly."
"It's really nothing. Someone wrote a report letter about me to the city. The city sent an investigation team to find out the situation. However, it's all nonsense. I can't wait for them to investigate more seriously. Anyway, a clean body is not afraid of a crooked shadow." Chen Xing smiled.
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