Dad, this Chen Xing isn't considered a member of the Zhang family yet. Zhang Yi played with a piece of ancient jade in his hand and shook his head with a smile. Although compared to Wang Zheng, I found Chen Xing to be more pleasing to the eye, I really didn't know what Ningning saw in him. Any one of the young talents in the capital was better than Chen Xing.
That's why it's said that a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. A woman's heart isn't something that our grandfather can figure out. Zhang Guozhong picked up a pot of tea that was brewed on the table and drank it in big mouthfuls. It was no different from drinking plain water. The tea leaves that were specially provided to the upper echelons of the central government had been ruined by him. If some tea lovers saw this, they would definitely beat their chests and stomp their feet. After Zhang Guozhong finished drinking, he smacked his lips. Your grandfather nodded. That means that Chen Xing has half a foot in the door of the Zhang family.
Comparing oneself to others is really infuriating. Why does Grandpa pamper Ningning so much? He doesn't even treat us like one ten-thousandth of what he treats Ningning. Zhang Yi's tone couldn't hide his envy. Which of the younger generation of the Zhang family hadn't been beaten by Grandpa Zhang with a cane? Zhang Ningning was the only one who was raised in the palm of his hand. Grandpa Zhang really pampered Zhang Ningning.
Who asked the second generation of the Zhang family to be so hardworking? Other than Ningning, who was a girl, the others were all born with a penis. There was only one little princess in the family. If Grandpa Zhang didn't pamper her, who else would he pamper? Speaking of this, Zhang Guozhong couldn't help but chuckle. He looked a little disrespectful. He had given birth to two sons with a penis. At that time, people said that he was good at giving birth. At that time, it was a joke. Zhang Guozhong couldn't help but laugh when he thought about it.
Chen Xing, who was far away in Ximen, didn't know that he had luckily escaped a disaster. As soon as he entered the office, He Qi followed him in and reported to Chen Xing what had happened yesterday. In fact, it wasn't a big deal. Other than the investigation team coming over, there was nothing worth mentioning. However, the investigation team's arrival had more or less affected Chen Xing's reputation. The city was investigating the County Magistrate. Many people had received the news yesterday. Many people inevitably had the same thought: Is Chen Xing going to lose his position as County Magistrate?
People at the grassroots lacked the sources of information from the higher-ups. They had no way to understand the intentions and thoughts of the big shots in the city in time. It wasn't strange for them to have such a thought. Even Li Shaotong, the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee, didn't know about the report at first. When he heard that the city had sent an investigation team to investigate Chen Xing, even Li Shaotong was tempted. If Chen Xing's position was lost, the most promising candidate for the position of County Magistrate would be him.
In the county, Wang Dongchen was the only one who knew that the investigation team was only here to scratch an itch for Chen Xing. No one knew better than Wang Dongchen about the report letter. If the contents of the report letter were true, Wang Dongchen might still have a glimmer of hope to bring down Chen Xing. However, the contents of the report letter were all fabricated, so it would be strange if anything happened to Chen Xing.
Not long after Chen Xing returned to his office, people from the investigation team came to his office. Gao Yongfang, Zhao Haijun, and Guo Wenfeng were the three main people in charge. The other small fries of the investigation team were not qualified to talk to Chen Xing. There was no doubt that Zhao Haijun was the one who strongly advocated to come over this time.
Chen Xing welcomed the people in charge of the investigation team in his office. As soon as Zhao Haijun spoke, Chen Xing was sure that this was the person who called him yesterday. Yesterday, Zhao Haijun only said that he was from the investigation team and did not introduce himself. At this time, Chen Xing finally confirmed the identity of the three people. When he found out that Zhao Haijun was the deputy director of the Municipal Government Office, Chen Xing couldn't help but pay more attention to him. As expected, he was from the Municipal Government.
In the County Party Committee Compound, Dawu Town's Party Committee Secretary Chen Tan came to the County Party Committee again. He wanted to see Wang Dongchen, but he was stopped by Wang Dongchen's secretary, Chen Jun. Chen Jun looked around to make sure no one was around before he lowered his voice and said, "Lao Chen, you can't always come to the County Party Committee. Won't it make people more suspicious? You came here once yesterday and again today. The Secretary is busy and doesn't have time to see you.
I don't know if you're doing it on purpose or if you're really busy. " Chen Tan muttered softly. His voice was so low that Chen Jun could barely hear him. Chen Tan didn't intend to let him hear him, so he smiled bitterly. "Secretary Chen, how can I not be anxious? Chen Quanqing has been taken away by the Public Security Bureau for two nights, and Secretary Wang still hasn't said anything. If the Public Security Bureau finds out anything, I'll be the unlucky one. If Secretary Wang doesn't care about me, then don't blame me for not being able to control my mouth when I go in."
Before Chen Tan could say anything, Chen Jun had already pulled him into his small office. After confirming that there was no one around, he closed the door and said angrily, "Lao Chen, what are you talking about? This is the County Party Committee. There are so many people here. What if someone accidentally heard you? You're an old cadre, why are you still so immature?"
Calm? Calm my ass. If Chen Quanqing were to expose me, not only would I lose my position as the Party Secretary, I might even end up in the police station. Do you think I can be calm in a situation like this? The longer this drags on, the more likely Chen Quanqing can't handle it. I'm already so anxious, how can I be calm? " Chen Tan was really anxious now. The night before, when Chen Quanqing was taken away by the Public Security Bureau, he went to Wang Dongchen's house to tell him about the incident. Wang Dongchen didn't give a clear response. The next day, Chen Quanqing went straight to Wang Dongchen's office. Other than comforting him, Wang Dongchen didn't give a clear response. Otherwise, Chen Tan wouldn't have kept coming to the County Party Committee.
Don't always think the worst. If Chen Quanqing is a smart person, he should know what to say and what not to say. If he really exposed you, what good would it do him? In the future, who would help him find someone to reduce his sentence? So, if he's smart, he won't expose you. Chen Jun took a deep look at Chen Tan. Chen Tan's words seemed to be threatening him, so he calmly comforted him. "Lao Chen, you can't panic at a time like this. Besides, you're not the only one worried about Chen Quanqing being arrested. I'm also worried. He's my friend, isn't he?
I thought Chen Mi was eager to cut ties with Chen Quanqing. I forgot he had such a friend. " Chen Tan's words were full of sarcasm.
"Haha, Lao Chen, what you said is not right." Chen Jun laughed dryly. He had received quite a bit of money from Chen Quanqing, so it wouldn't benefit him if Chen Quanqing was arrested. At the end of the day, Chen Quanqing only had contact with him and Chen Tan. As for Wang Dongchen, Chen Quanqing didn't have the qualifications to come into contact with him. However, this kind of situation was like a domino effect. If one person was in trouble, it would implicate a chain of people. At first glance, Chen Quanqing didn't seem to have any direct relationship with Wang Dongchen, but if he and Chen Tan were to be in trouble, it would be disadvantageous to Wang Dongchen as well. This was how it was in the bureaucracy. Relationships were like a spider web, connecting people from all walks of life. It wasn't just a single thread.
It was good that Chen Mi could still remember some things. The most important thing now was to find someone to talk to Chen Quanqing. It didn't matter if Chen Quanqing was a smart person or not, he had to pass a message to him to put his mind at ease. The problem was that no one could come into contact with him. That was why I was so anxious. I was the one who drove him away the night before, and the people from the Public Security Bureau definitely wouldn't let me meet him. I was powerless, so I came to look for Secretary Wang, hoping that Secretary Wang could make a stand and see what to do. Secretary Wang's attitude was disappointing. Chen Tan said helplessly.
Secretary Wang definitely had his own concerns. Go look for Chief Tang. He was the Deputy Chief of the Public Security Bureau, how could he not be able to pass a message to Chen Quanqing? Chen Jun was definitely on Wang Dongchen's side.
Tang Wan was also helpless. He said that Chen Quanqing wasn't locked up in the Public Security Bureau. Other than a few people in the Criminal Police Unit, no one else knew where Chen Quanqing was locked up. Even he was excluded, so he didn't dare to ask around, afraid of being suspected. Chen Tan paced back and forth in Chen Jun's small office.
Is that so? Chen Jun furrowed his brows, no one knew what he was thinking. At this moment, Chen Jun's phone rang. Looking at the number, a smile appeared on Chen Jun's face as he walked to the side to answer the call. On the other end of the phone was a sweet female voice, "Brother Chen, are you coming to support me tonight?"
Of course, I'll support you. Chen Jun smiled. After a few words, Chen Jun turned to look at Chen Tan, who was still in the office. He said that he'd see him tonight and hung up.
Why, Chen Mi's confidante? Chen Tan could roughly guess what was going on. His tone couldn't help but be a little sarcastic. Chen Mi was still the best. At a time like this, he could still be in the mood for romance. Young people really had good mental fortitude.
Ha, Lao Chen, you must be joking. I'm the same as you. I'm anxious, so the pressure is too much. I can only find something to vent my stress on. Chen Jun smiled bitterly and waved his hand. He pretended not to hear Chen Tan's sarcasm and said, "Lao Chen, I think you should look for Chief Tang. He's the leader of the Public Security Bureau. I don't believe he can't think of a solution. As for Secretary Wang, I'm here. You don't have to worry about me not speaking up for you. Don't worry. Chen Quanqing and I are friends. You should know that I'm just as anxious as you are.
I'm just afraid that once I'm relieved, it'll be my turn in a few days. " Chen Tan sneered. In front of Chen Jun, he wasn't afraid of going overboard. After all, he was in a precarious situation. Back then, it was Secretary Wang's idea to get someone to secretly report Chen Xing. If Secretary Wang really did not do anything, he wasn't afraid of spilling the beans.
Ha, Lao Chen, I'm not sure about what you're talking about. Chen Jun stared at the ceiling and pretended not to hear. He glanced at Chen Tan. Lao Chen, you're someone who knows the severity of the situation. It's best not to spout nonsense.
Chen Tan snorted and didn't say anything else. Perhaps he was tired from walking, so he didn't say anything else. He pulled out a chair and sat down. He stared at Chen Jun. Chen Jun waved his hand helplessly and smiled. "Lao Chen, I'm busy later. If you have nowhere to go, you can rest in my office. As for Chen Quanqing, don't worry. I'll help Secretary Wang. I'm just as anxious as you are."
He hoped that Chen Mi wouldn't be so engrossed in romance that he forgot about this matter. This was not a joke. He hoped that Chen Mi would take it seriously. Chen Tan's expression was a little ugly. His words were a threat to Chen Jun. Back then, he was all smiles when he received benefits from Chen Quanqing. Now that he needed help, there was no way he could draw a clear line between them.
Yes, Lao Chen, there's no point in you saying it like that. Chen Jun nodded.
Forget it, you go do your work. I'll go look for Tang Wan again. Seeing that he might not be able to see Wang Dongchen even if he stayed here, Chen Tan stood up. He could only go look for Tang Wan again. After all, he had already achieved his goal of reminding Chen Jun.
After sending Chen Tan to the staircase, Chen Jun smiled as he watched him leave. When Chen Tan's figure disappeared down the stairs, Chen Jun's expression darkened. He stood in the corridor and stared at Chen Tan's back as he got into the car. Chen Jun's expression was uncertain.
Chen Tan called Tang Wan as soon as he left the county committee. The two of them had a good relationship, but as the saying goes, husband and wife are birds in the same forest. When disaster strikes, they fly separately. No matter how deep their relationship was, when it came to personal benefits, everyone would have their own calculations. Chen Tan had asked Tang Wan out yesterday. Today, Chen Tan called and said to meet at the same old place yesterday.
Tang Wan knew that Chen Tan was talking about Chen Quanqing, so he did not refuse and agreed to come. It was the same hotel room as yesterday. The first thing Chen Tan said when he saw Tang Wan was to complain about what had happened. He had gone to look for Secretary Wang, but he couldn't even get into the office. Chen Tan's mouth had no filter, and he had clearly lost his composure today.
Tang Wan quietly listened to the other party's disrespectful words and remained silent. Both of them were officers of the Wang faction. Tang Wan could not say anything other than silence when Chen Tan complained about Wang Dongchen. However, he could not help but feel a chill in his heart. When he thought of Chen Tan and himself, Tang Wan also felt suffocated. He had taken a huge risk to do that, and now he did not even have the position of the Public Security Bureau's Director.
Old Tang, do you really not have a way to pass a message to Chen Quanqing? After Chen Tan was done complaining, he had to bring up the old topic again.
Sigh, it's not that I don't want to help you, but ever since Zhang Ming died in the interrogation room, Lu Ming has become especially cautious. Chen Quanqing's case is also related to Zhang Ming, and Lu Ming is personally handling this case. Other than him, Zhao Yide, and a few people from the Criminal Police Unit, no one knows where Chen Quanqing is being held. Tang Wan shook his head.
Tsk, no matter what, you are still a deputy bureau chief. How can such a living person hide from you? Even if he is not being held in the Public Security Bureau, he must be in one of the detention centers. You can ask around and you will know. Chen Tan did not give up.
Lao Chen, I won't hide it from you. Lu Ming might already be suspicious of me. I don't dare to make any moves now. Other than keeping a low profile, I don't want to give myself away. Tang Wan said a heart-to-heart.
Is that so? Chen Tan's heart skipped a beat as he glanced at Tang Wan. Zhang Ming's death in the interrogation room was too suspicious. Lu Ming had revealed the case at the press conference held by the county's Public Security Bureau, confirming that Zhang Ming had been murdered. The first person Chen Tan thought of was Tang Wan. Only Tang Wan would have had such a good opportunity to strike. If it was anyone else, who would have the ability to commit murder in the Public Security Bureau? But this matter was too sensitive. Even if everyone had their own guesses, no one dared to say it out loud. Even he only knew that Wang Dongchen wanted to use Zhang Ming's death to take down Lu Ming and let Tang Wan take his place. But how Zhang Ming died, Chen Tan and the rest actually did not know. Even if they had some bold guesses, who would dare to say it out loud?
Now that Tang Wan said this, Chen Tan was able to confirm some of his guesses. But he was still shocked. Did Tang Wan do it himself, or was it Wang Dongchen's idea? Chen Tan did not dare to ask such a question. Some things were better to pretend not to know. But he could not help but feel a chill in his heart. As a leader, each one was more black-hearted than the other.
In Chen Xing's office, Zhao Haijun was questioning Chen Xing about the matters mentioned in the report letter. Gao Yongfang and Guo Wenfeng were sitting at the side. Gao Yongfang coughed softly from time to time and would occasionally remind Zhao Haijun in dissatisfaction that some of the questions were obviously groundless. If Zhao Haijun asked too much, he would be treated as a fool. Zhao Haijun's eyes lit up.
Gao Yongfang almost said that Zhao Haijun was looking for trouble for no reason. Zhao Haijun felt a little embarrassed, but he still wanted to pursue the issue of the report letter. This was hinted to him by the higher-ups.
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