Chen Jun ran away the next day. After knowing that Wang Dongchen had been taken away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection, he didn't dare to stay any longer. Wang Dongchen was the secretary of the County Party Committee. Even he was in trouble, not to mention the secretary of the County Party Committee. If the higher-ups opened their mouths, he would definitely be swept away like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves. Therefore, it was inevitable for Chen Jun to run away as soon as the case was investigated. Since the person who protected him had already been arrested, what else could he do to make himself feel confident?
However, taking advantage of the fact that no one knew about Wang Dongchen's accident, Chen Jun made a lot of money last night. In just one night, he earned nearly 2 million yuan, which was a crazy achievement. Chen Jun's way of making money was very simple and direct. He used the excuse of helping people to run errands and arrange for people to enter government agencies and units. However, those who were abducted by him were very convinced of him and were willing to pay him. After all, he was the secretary of the County Party Committee, so he had a lot of power.
Being able to make 2 million yuan in one night, it could be seen that there was no shortage of rich people in Ximen County. As the old saying goes, no matter how rich a place is, there are still poor people, and no matter how poor a place is, there are also rich people. Some rich people just liked to help their children enter government agencies and units. The identity of a civil servant was not only decent, but also easy to work. As long as they had money, it was not impossible to get an official position.
After Chen Jun ran away for two or three days, the news couldn't be stopped. Although the second day after Wang Dongchen's accident, a cadre from the city came down and said that Wang Dongchen would go to Beijing for a meeting and study for a period of time, and then announced that the city had decided to let Chen Xing preside over the work of the County Party Committee. However, with Chen Jun's disappearance, the news really couldn't be hidden anymore. The heads of the government agencies and even the main leaders of the County Party Committee and County Government had their own ways to inquire about the news, and they had long realized that something was wrong.
When the city announced that Chen Xing would be in charge of the County Party Committee, these people also knew that Wang Dongchen was in trouble. However, the low-level civil servants were basically kept in the dark. It only took three or four days for the news of Wang Dongchen's accident to spread.
Chen Xing was happy. For him, this could be counted as a double blessing. He was in charge of the work of the County Party Committee for the time being, which meant that as long as there were no major accidents, it was very likely that he would take over the position of the Secretary of the County Party Committee. The second blessing was his marriage with Zhang Ningning. Zhang Guohua and Grandpa Zhang had discussed it and decided that the wedding date should not be too hasty. They planned to set it at the end of the year. There were still two or three months from now, so that they could be fully prepared.
As for the engagement, it was up to the Chen Family to choose an auspicious day. Chen Xing's parents were eager to settle this matter as soon as possible, so they chose a suitable wedding day and planned to get engaged in the Zhang Family. Zhang Guohua nodded and agreed. At the same time, he also told Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang that it was enough to hold a few appropriate banquets on the engagement day and not be too high-profile.
Of course, Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang had no objection. They only planned to invite some close relatives and friends, but Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang thought that they would also invite Zhao Yiping and his wife. However, they just thought about it. Although they wanted to embarrass Zhao Yiping and his wife, who knew if Zhang Ningning would misunderstand something. What was funny was that Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang did not dare to mention it, but Zhang Ningning took the initiative to mention it. Chen Shuiping and Zou Fang nodded happily. They really wanted to see whether the Zhang Family would be very funny at that time. However, even though they said it, it was still unknown whether the Zhang Family would come or not after the invitation was sent out.
Two days before the engagement, Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning went back to the capital together. This was the first time that Chen Xing came to the Zhang Family as a prospective son-in-law. The siheyuan was still the same, and the guards were still the same. With bulging waists and vigilant eyes, these special guards of Zhongnanhai, who were armed with guns, interpreted the sacredness and majesty of the siheyuan in another way.
Walking into the siheyuan, Chen Xing felt different from the past. It was not that the people had changed, but his mentality was really different. In the future, he would also be a member of the Zhang Family, which was a red family that needed to be looked up to. No one knew how many people relied on the Zhang Family to seek protection.
The halo of the Zhang Family came from Old Zhang, who was still alive. An old man in the family was better than a treasure. An old revolutionary like Old Zhang was undoubtedly a national treasure, and his influence on high-level politics was self-evident. Today was the second time that Chen Xing had visited the Zhang Family, but it was the third time that he had met Old Zhang. No matter how calm Chen Xing was, Chen Xing could not help but feel excited and nervous in front of Old Zhang.
At this time, in the hall where Old Zhang Daoyi received guests, many people had gathered. They were all heirs of the Zhang Family. In addition to Zhang Guohua, who worked in Jianghai, Zhang Daoyi's eldest daughter, Zhang Xiaoru, had also come back. Zhang Xiaoru also had three children, two boys and one girl. Her eldest son was working in the frontier military, and the other two children were working in the capital. This time, when they heard that Zhang Ningning's future husband had come, they were all gossipy and came to watch the fun.
In the hall, there were not only Zhang Daoyi's children and grandchildren, but also Zhang Daoyi's younger brother, Qiu Daoshun's family. The whole Zhang Family was prosperous because of Zhang Daoyi. However, the problem that no one dared to think about was that once Zhang Daoyi passed away, it would be an immeasurable loss for a political family like the Zhang Family. It was also unknown where the Zhang Family would go in the future.
In the past few years, Zhang Daoyi's body was still strong, and everyone subconsciously did not think about this problem. Those who were close to the Zhang Family all hoped that Old Zhang could live for more than a hundred years, so that he could live for more than ten years, enough for the second generation of the Zhang Family to fully grow up. Those who did not like the Zhang Family hoped that Zhang Daoyi would quickly close his eyes and follow in the footsteps of the martyrs.
Chen Xing could sense that apart from curiosity, there were also some unfriendliness and even some contempt in the gazes that were focused on him. This was the arrogance of a small portion of the younger generation of the Zhang Clan. Chen Xing was just a commoner. What right did he have to snatch away the pearl of the Zhang Clan?
Zhang Ningning was not only a little princess who was protected by many people in the Zhang Family, but also a lot of high-ranking disciples outside the Zhang Family flocked to her. However, in the end, she was taken away by Chen Xing, a small figure from a small place. This result was really shocking. When everyone present heard the news, they were all surprised. However, no one dared to say anything at this moment. Old Zhang was sitting in the hall, and it was he who nodded. Who dared to say anything? At most, they could only curse in their hearts.
There were many people in the hall, but it was very quiet. With Old Zhang here, these young disciples all kept quiet out of fear. No one dared to speak loudly. Zhang Daoyi looked at Chen Xing up and down with a gentle smile on his face. "Ningning likes you. This is her choice. As an elder, my only wish is for her to be happy. Boy, if I find out that you bully her in the future, I will hit you with this walking stick of mine."
Zhang Daoyi knocked on the floor with his walking stick with all his strength. Many young and middle-aged people couldn't help but shrink their necks. No one knew how many of them had been hit by Zhang Daoyi's walking stick.
Chen Xing lowered his head and smiled bitterly. Zhang Ningning was like a goddess. He couldn't wait to dote on her. How could he bear to bully her? He hurriedly promised Old Zhang. Zhang Daoyi smiled and said, "What did you call me just now? Boy, it's time to call me grandpa like Zhang Ningning. "
As Zhang Daoyi said this, he glanced around. Those who were looked at by him could not help but lower their heads. Zhang Daoyi was the pillar of the Zhang family. No one dared to look him in the eye. Zhang Daoyi's purpose was obviously to acknowledge the existence of Chen Xing in front of everyone. If anyone dared to discriminate against Chen Xing in the future, they would have to think twice. Zhang Daoyi was born in a farmer's family, so he still maintained a simple character. He wouldn't look down on Chen Xing, but it didn't mean that the other Zhang family disciples, who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, would have the same thoughts as him.
Zhang Daoyi showed up and said a few words, then went to the back hall to rest. His daily schedule was strictly arranged, and he rarely came out. No matter how healthy his body was, it could not withstand the merciless passage of time. Even if there were no illnesses or disasters, it was inevitable that his body would age day by day. Today, because it was the first time that Chen Xing visited as the son-in-law of the Zhang family, and because Zhang Daoyi doted on his little granddaughter, he came out for a walk. Otherwise, Chen Xing would not have asked Zhang Daoyi to come out to see him.
Before Zhang Daoyi left, he waved at Zhang Ningning. When Zhang Ningning walked up to him, he smiled and patted Zhang Ningning's arm. "Grandpa came out to support you today. Are you satisfied now?"
Everyone knew that Zhang Daoyi doted on Zhang Ningning. Seeing this scene, everyone was used to it. Apart from envy and jealousy, they also felt that it was natural. After all, the Zhang family only had one little princess, Zhang Ningning. There were too many sons, so Zhang Ningning became the object of everyone's love. After Zhang Daoyi left, the hall became noisy.
One by one, Zhang Ningning introduced the members of the Zhang family to Chen Xing. Qiu Daoshun was Zhang Daoyi's younger brother. After Zhang Daoyi left, there was no doubt that he had the highest seniority. This year, he was in his eighties. Zhang Ningning was introducing this second grandpa to Chen Xing. Chen Xing nodded respectfully and greeted him. Qiu Daoshun's eyes were also very peaceful. He smiled and nodded to Chen Xing. "Young man, not bad. Don't bully Zhang Ningning in the future."
After the introduction, Chen Xing laughed so hard that his face almost cramped. The Zhang family was really prosperous. Chen Xing sighed in his heart. According to Zhang Ningning, only a small part of the Zhang family had come today. If all the direct and collateral relatives of the Zhang family were here, the hall would really be full. Although the words were a little exaggerated, it showed the prosperity of the Zhang family.
Many of them came to join in the fun out of curiosity. After Chen Xing's parents' meeting, many of them went back. Apart from the younger generation who were about the same age as Zhang Ningning, who had nothing to do, most of the older generation had official positions, either in ministries or agencies in the capital. When the members of the Zhang family gathered together, it was a large collective of interests.
Zhang Ningning walked over to chat with his aunt, Zhang Xiaoru, and Chen Xing also walked over. This elderly woman was the wife of Xiao Dingping, the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission. Chen Xing had remembered her face since he saw her at Zhang Daoyi's birthday the year before last. To be more precise, he remembered that she was the wife of Xiao Dingping, the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission.
At this time, Zhang Ming walked over and called Zhang Xiaoru "Aunt" with a friendly face. Then he turned his gaze to Zhang Ningning. Ningning, do you mind if I take you, my future husband, out to play? As Zhang Ming spoke, he glanced at Chen Xing from the corner of his eye.
We just got off the plane not long ago. I'm a little tired and need to rest. Zhang Ningning shook his head. Knowing that his cousin had a good relationship with Wang Zheng, Zhang Ningning was afraid that Zhang Ming would have some bad ideas.
As a man, how could he be tired after getting off the plane? Chen Xing, don't you think so? Zhang Ming stared at Chen Xing with a smile.
Ningning, I'll go out with Brother Zhang Ming. I haven't been to the capital much, and I want to see the scenery in the capital. I was worried that no one would lead the way. Chen Xing smiled.
Zhang Ningning frowned slightly and then nodded. Chen Xing nodded. She didn't say anything more. Although Zhang Ningning was much more distinguished than Chen Xing, she knew how to protect her husband's dignity. She and Chen Xing hadn't reached that point yet, but they would soon. Everything was just a matter of time.
Zhang Ming held Chen Xing's shoulder and walked out. They were very intimate. Zhang Ming shrugged his shoulders with a smile when he saw Zhang Ningning's warning look. His meaning was obvious. He wanted Zhang Ninghai not to be so nervous. He wouldn't hurt his brother-in-law.
Chen Xing, I heard that you're going to be the secretary of the county committee. Zhang Ming and Chen Xing left the siheyuan in a car. Zhang Ming didn't say where they were going, and Chen Xing didn't ask.
This is groundless. I'm just temporarily acting as the secretary of the county committee. Chen Xing smiled noncommittally.
Hey, you're already acting as the secretary of the county committee. How can the position of the secretary of the county committee not fall on your head? If someone really took the peaches, it would be a slap in the face of the Zhang family. No matter what, you're a member of the Zhang family. I don't believe that someone in the Zhang family would dare to interfere with the position of the secretary of the county committee. Zhang Ming curled his lips. He was arrogant and domineering. He didn't like Chen Xing because he was close to Wang Zheng. However, when it came to outsiders, he still had to be on his side.
Chen Xing smiled and didn't answer. Now the number of people in Jianghai Province who knew that he was going to be a member of the Zhang family could be counted on one hand, but it was hard to say in the future.
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