When Chen Xing came out of the little girl's house, it was already past one o 'clock in the afternoon. The afternoon sky was gloomy, just like Chen Xing's mood at the moment. The little girl's family finally chose to keep the peace. The reason was very simple. They were afraid of making a big deal out of it and being retaliated against. They were just ordinary people with no money or power, while the other party was the president of a bank, a great big shot. They could not afford to offend him, so they could only hide from him. Moreover, their daughter was not physically harmed. The other party had come to their door to apologize and left 20,000 yuan as compensation. For the little girl's family, this was not a small amount of money. It was equivalent to their family's annual income. With all these reasons, although the little girl's parents knew that the county officials were helping them this time, they still decided to let the matter go. For them, this was the best result.
Chen Xing did not inform the little girl's family of his identity. The little girl's family only knew that he was an official, but they did not know that he was the most powerful person in Ximen County. Wang Zhong wanted to remind him, but Chen Xing secretly stopped him. Actually, it was the same as not saying anything. For the little girl's family, the most important thing was that they could get the 20,000 yuan compensation and the other party's promise not to harass them again. Was it important that the Secretary of the County Party was standing up for them? The answer was no.
Because the secretary of the county committee would not give them 20,000 yuan, and they might be retaliated against. Even if the little girl's family knew his identity, they would be more grateful, but they would only feel embarrassed, because they did not want to make the matter bigger. Most people in the world had the same mentality: fear of trouble! Their awe of power made them feel powerless and fearful. This was a kind of servility hidden in their bones when facing the privileged class. It would take a long time to change it. Chen Xing felt depressed.
Chen Xing felt depressed. He was also a member of the privileged class. The little girl's father was both grateful and in awe of him. Chen Xing could clearly feel that kind of mentality. Although he only regarded himself as an ordinary person, in the eyes of the little girl's father, he was still a high and mighty official. Chen Xing felt very sad about this fact for no reason. This was also the tragedy of the country's current political system. Serving the people had become a slogan. Under the current system, a large group of privileged classes and influential families were born. The millions of people who were supposed to be the masters of the country had become the biggest victims.
I should also reflect on what happened last night. For the sake of the loan of hundreds of millions of yuan, I indirectly condoned and encouraged Ceng Yaoqing's bad behavior. Fang Xiao felt that Chen Xing was in a bad mood, so he took the initiative to take responsibility.
Your way of doing things is also understandable. Chen Xing said calmly. The reason why he was depressed was not because he was angry with Ceng Yaoqing, but because he felt helpless and sad about the current situation of the society. Even if he was the secretary of the county committee, he was also insignificant under such a big background. If he could deal with Ceng Yaoqing, there would be thousands of Ceng Yaoqing. How much could he do alone? More importantly, his action, which he thought was righteous, might harm the little girl's family.
What was Secretary Chen's attitude towards this matter? Fang Xiao looked at Chen Xing from the side. As he knew more about Chen Xing, Fang Xiao admired this young secretary more. He was not arrogant at all, which was commendable.
"This matter is not something that I can do as I like. I can use my limited power to uphold justice for the disadvantaged groups, but I can't make decisions for them." Chen Xing sighed helplessly. The little girl took the initiative to go to the public security bureau to change her testimony, saying that she did it voluntarily, and that what happened last night was just a misunderstanding. Under such a premise, in fact, it was useless to pursue Ceng Yaoqing's criminal behavior.
Fang Xiao was also silent at this time. Maybe this was really a happy result! The County Rural Commercial Bank replied to the county government today that the loan would be processed soon. Fang Xiao could guess that it was Ceng Yaoqing's friendly behavior without thinking. There was also such a hidden meaning in it. Exchange! Using the loan of hundreds of millions of yuan as the price to settle what happened last night.
It had to be said that Chen Xing's sudden unyielding action had put Ceng Yaoqing on the spot. Ceng Yaoqing didn't even dare to use the loan as a bargaining chip. Instead, he hurriedly settled the loan. This result was beyond Fang Xiao's expectation, but would Chen Xing give up just like that? Fang Xiao couldn't figure out what his superior, who was much younger than him, would think.
In the capital, the old man of the Zhang family, who had just finished a half-hour nap, was chatting with his second son, Zhang Guozhong, about things in the capital, from the senior officials of the Central Government to the peddlers and servants. When Zhang Guozhong was alone with the old man, they talked about everything. He knew that the old man seemed to be chatting with him, but he could often capture some useful information from his words. Zhang Guozhong often asked some questions that even he couldn't answer. Although the old man stayed at home all day, his understanding of the world was not inferior to any of the senior officials of the Central Government. His thinking about current affairs was still wise and sharp. Although he rarely intervened in the affairs of the senior officials, who dared to ignore the old man's words?
Zhang Guozhong was already in his sixties. Among the older generation in the capital, he had a nickname of "old and frivolous". He often laughed and joked with others, but he didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of the old man. He was very well-behaved. At this moment, the father and son mentioned Chen Xing. Zhang Guozhong heard Zhang Guozhong say, "That young comrade Chen Xing has become the Secretary of the County Party Committee, right?"
"Yes, young people are not bad." Zhang Guozhong nodded with a smile. Although he said so, his opinion could only be described as ordinary. Chen Xing was almost 30 years old, but he was only a director. In Zhang Guozhong's eyes, a director at this age was too ordinary. The only commendable thing about him was that he was the Secretary of the County Party Committee, not an ordinary director. For example, the director of a Provincial Department was also a director, but it couldn't be compared with the position of the Secretary of the County Party Committee.
As Zhang Guozhong replied, he glanced at the old man and said with a smile, "Dad, look at how much you treasure Ningning. You even pay special attention to the person she likes. In the past, only provincial and ministerial cadres could enter your attention."
"Young people can move a little more, but they can't show off too much. Chen Xing has been taking these few steps in a hurry. We should let him practice in the government and hide his talent." Old Zhang ignored his son's little joke and said thoughtfully.
"Huh? Dad, what do you mean? " Zhang Guozhong was slightly shocked and looked at his father.
"I'll leave this matter to you. It's almost the end of the year, and Ningning's wedding is also going to be held. It will be more convenient for Chen Xing to stay in the capital." After saying that, Old Zhang waved his hand at his second son.
Seeing the old man's attitude, Zhang Guozhong knew it was time to leave. He stood up, but his mind was absent-minded. He remembered what the old man had said just now. The old man didn't quite understand, but he had to figure out what the old man meant. Chen Xing, who was far away in Ximen, had no idea that he was going to go to a higher place in his life. And this time, it was Old Zhang who appointed him.
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In the No. 1 conference room of the Ximen County Party Committee. The scene where Chen Xing was appointed as the Secretary of the County Party Committee a few days ago was similar to today's scene. The only difference was that the protagonist was Chen Xing last time, and this time, it was Fang Xiao, the Deputy County Head.
Zhang Mingde, a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and the Organization Minister of the Municipal Party Committee, sat in the center of the rostrum. Today, there was only one leader of the Municipal Party Committee present, so Zhang Mingde naturally became the central figure. This time, Zhang Mingde also came down with the appointment of the Municipal Party Committee. Fang Xiao, the Deputy County Head, was appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Ximen County Party Committee and was nominated as a candidate for the County Head. Zhang Mingde, who sat in the middle of the rostrum, was now reading out the decision of the Municipal Party Committee. As Zhang Mingde finished his speech, the audience applauded.
The applause was different, light and heavy. Under each face, there was also a different mood. At least at this moment, Li Shaotong, the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee, could not be happy in any way. Once again, he was defeated by the County Head. Last time, he was defeated by Chen Xing, and this time, he was defeated by Fang Xiao. Behind the applause was Li Shaotong's gloomy side.
When Fang Xiao spoke on the rostrum, Li Shaotong almost gnashed his teeth. When he was the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee, Fang Xiao was just a section chief in the county government office. In Li Shaotong's eyes, Fang Xiao was just a nobody, but he was promoted step by step because he was promoted by Chang Yong, the County Head at that time.
Chang Yong, the unlucky guy, did not pull Fang Xiao down when he was in trouble. Li Shaotong thought bitterly in his heart. Fang Xiao met a benefactor like Chang Yong, so he could rise from a small section chief in the county government office to the Deputy County Head. Chang Yong was in trouble, but Fang Xiao was not implicated. The more Li Shaotong thought about it, the more he was unwilling to accept it. He had been looking forward to the position of County Head for many years. The last two opportunities were so good, but he missed them both.
After losing to Chen Xing, although Li Shaotong was unwilling to accept it, he could still accept it. After all, Chen Xing had Zhou Mingfang, the Minister of the Provincial Party Committee. If he wanted to promote Chen Xing, it would only take a word from him. Li Shaotong admitted that he did not have such a strong background, so he could not win against Chen Xing. However, this time, he lost to Fang Xiao again. Li Shaotong was really unwilling to accept it. Fang Xiao, who was just a nobody in his eyes in the past, had now climbed above him. Li Shaotong could not accept it. The most important thing was that Fang Xiao had no background and qualifications, but he just had to climb above him.
After the staff meeting, the county government received the Minister of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhang Mingde, at the hotel at noon. The people who attended the meeting were Chen Xing, Fang Xiao, Li Shaotong, and other key leaders of the county government. During the meeting, Fang Xiao undoubtedly received the most congratulations.
Although Li Shaotong was unwilling to accept it, he still went through the motions. With Zhang Mingde present, Li Shaotong could only follow the rules and accompany them. He could not leave in advance, nor did he dare to ruin the atmosphere at this time. He could only swallow the bitterness in his stomach. However, when he looked at Chen Xing, there was a trace of deep hatred hidden in his eyes. This time, Li Shaotong knew that the key person who could make Fang Xiao the County Magistrate was Chen Xing. Chen Xing strongly recommended Fang Xiao to take over the position of County Magistrate, which undoubtedly became Fang Xiao's biggest advantage.
Chen Xing was now the Secretary of the County Party Committee, who was above him. No matter how much Li Shaotong hated Chen Xing, he could only bury it in his heart. When Chen Xing was still a Deputy County Magistrate, Li Shaotong couldn't even defeat Chen Xing. Now, Chen Xing was above him. Li Shaotong knew that he was even less qualified to fight with Chen Xing, so he could only endure it.
After the meal, when the others left, Chen Xing and Zhang Mingde moved to another place. They continued to make tea and chat. Zhang Mingde looked a little high-spirited. As the Minister of the Municipal Party Committee, Zhang Mingde had taken another important step in his career. This was a position with real power, and it also meant that Zhang Mingde had a greater right to speak at the prefectural level. Zhang Mingde was very satisfied with this.
"Chen Xing, I think Secretary Kunming values you very much." Without outsiders, Zhang Mingde and Chen Xing talked a little casually. This time, Zhang Mingde knew the inside story of Fang Xiao's appointment. Originally, some leaders in the city recommended Li Shaotong, the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee. Li Shaotong was an old cadre with seniority and prestige that Fang Xiao couldn't compare with. He also knew the situation of Ximen very well. It was definitely no problem for him to be qualified for the position of County Magistrate. With such advantages in many aspects, Li Shaotong finally couldn't compete with Fang Xiao. Zhang Mingde was the Minister of the Organization Department and participated in the decision of personnel appointment. He knew that Huang Kunming valued Chen Xing's opinion, so he let Fang Xiao, who was strongly recommended by Chen Xing, be appointed. At this moment, when he talked to Chen Xing, he couldn't help sighing with emotion.
As for Zhang Mingde's words, Chen Xing laughed and answered casually. After all, he couldn't tell the real truth to Zhang Mingde, because Huang Kunming had attended his engagement party and knew that he was the prospective son-in-law of Governor Zhang Guohua. Under this premise, Huang Kunming was naturally willing to give him as much face as possible.
In the future, he still needed to rely on Minister Zhang's guidance. Chen Xing had confidence in his heart, but he didn't become arrogant and conceited because of this. It hadn't been long since Zhang Mingde became the Minister of the Organization Department, and he was in high and vigorous spirits. Therefore, Chen Xing maintained the due respect for Zhang Mingde. Moreover, in the future, he could use Zhang Mingde in many ways. After all, the position of the Minister of the Organization Department was of great importance. Therefore, Chen Xing was willing to maintain a good relationship with Zhang Mingde.
Chen Xing was being modest. "With Minister Zhou's guidance and Secretary Huang's special treatment of you, you don't need me." Zhang Mingde smiled and waved his hand. What he said was true. If it were other cadres at the divisional level, Zhang Mingde believed that he was qualified to help them. However, in front of Chen Xing, Zhang Mingde didn't dare to be arrogant.
"Yes, yes, I still need Minister Zhang's guidance. I still hope that I can make progress with Minister Zhang." Chen Xing said with a smile. He didn't know that the days when he would leave Xi Men could be described as countdown. He thought that he would stay in Xi Men for at least two or three years. After all, he had just taken the position of the Secretary of the County Party Committee.
The two chatted happily for almost an hour. Zhang Mingde looked at the time and stood up with a smile. He had to go back to the city and couldn't stay in Xi Men for a long time. It was time to say goodbye. Before leaving, he didn't forget to tell Chen Xing that he would come out and have a chat with them when he arrived in Hai City.
After seeing Zhang Mingde off, Chen Xing turned back to the hotel. He Li and Chu Rong hadn't left Xi Men yet. Chen Xing called He Li, and He Li immediately said that they were staying in another hotel not far from the one Chen Xing was staying in now.
"Chen Xing, I heard that you don't want to pursue the matter of that rogue bank president anymore? That's too easy for him. A person like him almost raped a little girl, and he can still sit in the position of the bank president leisurely. It's too unreasonable. " As soon as He Li entered the room, his mouth was like a machine gun.
"That little girl went to the Public Security Bureau to change her testimony, and her family doesn't want to make the matter bigger. They just want to live a peaceful life. Now that things have come to this point, I can't do anything even if I want to. Some things can't be done based on one's subjective will. I can only respect their wishes." Chen Xing shook his head.
"What? You want to stand up for them, but they don't want to. What kind of people are they? No wonder honest people are bullied these days. It's all because they don't live up to expectations. In the end, they are bullied badly, but they can only swallow their anger. This will only encourage the arrogance of those bad people. The atmosphere is getting worse day by day. Of course, it has something to do with the inaction of those in power, but these seemingly pitiful people who swallow their anger can't escape the responsibility." He Li said angrily.
"Xiao Li, you can't say that. As you said, ordinary people don't have power or influence. How can they fight with the rich? If they suffer losses, they can't go to heaven or go to hell. Even if they want to sue, they don't have the money. What's the use of suing? The so-called law is played in the hands of the rich. For ordinary people, a fair judgment is an extravagant fantasy. Even if they win the lawsuit, so what? They also had to live in fear, fearing that they would be retaliated against. Most people chose to swallow their anger and give up. That was the most normal choice. You couldn't say that they didn't live up to expectations. Sigh, this society was just so cruel. Chu Rong refuted He Li's words. She had also suffered a lot, so she had a deep understanding of the ups and downs of life.
"I just said it casually. Look, Sister Chu, you're almost angry with me." He Li said with a smile.
Hearing their arguments, Chen Xing also said with a smile, "He Li's words are reasonable, but what Chu Rong said is also true. So, I can only choose to let this matter go. Since the little girl's family is worried about being harassed, maybe I want to stand up for them and uphold justice will only bring trouble to them. So, I simply respect their opinion. Moreover, after such an incident, I believe that Ceng Yaoqing will restrain himself in the future and dare not make trouble again."
Chen Xing didn't finish his words. He would take the opportunity to put this matter aside. It was more or less related to the loan of hundreds of millions of yuan. Ceng Yaoqing was sensible enough to handle the loan as soon as possible, which undoubtedly made Chen Xing hesitate. After all, the loan was also very important to the county. The current result was not the result that he most wanted to see, but it might be the best result.
"Forget it, I can't meddle in this kind of business. I'd better save myself some trouble." He Li glanced at Chen Xing with a smile and moved his chair to Chen Xing's side. Then he glanced at the doorknob. When she came in, she had locked the door. Now he was sure that she wanted to mess around again. As soon as he withdrew his gaze, he sat on Chen Xing's lap.
"F * ck, we finally caught her!"
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