In the blink of an eye, a week had passed. Chen Xing had already been discharged from the hospital. He had been hospitalized for more than a week, and there was an endless stream of visitors, including the leaders of the Ministry, colleagues from the department, and some relatives of the Zhang family. At first, Chen Xing did not intend to inform his family in order not to worry his parents. However, it was Zhang Ningning who took the initiative to call his parents and inform them. If it was Zhang Ningning herself, she, as a daughter-in-law, should not inform her parents about such a serious incident, and if they blamed her in the future, she would not be able to bear the consequences.
After Chen Xing's parents received Zhang Ningning's call, they took a flight from Hai City to Beijing the next day. Seeing that Chen Xing was fine with their own eyes, they were relieved. They stayed in Beijing for two days before flying back to Hai City.
It must be mentioned that the incident of Chen Xing being shot was not reported in the newspapers. On the Internet, there were some passersby who allegedly witnessed the shooting incident on the Internet. However, the post was deleted by the forum administrator after a short while. This incident had already been agreed upon by the Dongjiang Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial government to control the news from leaking out. A deputy department official was shot. This was not only a serious case, but it was also shocking. The main leaders of Dongjiang Province hoped to control the spread of the news. This was also with Zhang Guozhong's approval. Zhang Guozhong did not want the news to spread like wildfire.
For Zhang Guozhong, the attention of the Zhang family was enough to put enough pressure on the local government of Dongjiang Province. There was no need for public opinion to report it. With the tacit understanding between the two parties, it was not surprising that the news was controlled. To the extent that except for some eyewitnesses and locals, no one else knew what had happened.
A week had passed, and Lin Yupei and her team had also returned to Beijing. The Eastern State Municipal Public Security Bureau had officially opened a case for investigation against Qin Shouzheng. The cases involved not only included the traffic accident, but also the suicide of several Eastern University students, and the shooting incident of Chen Xing. Although an anonymous letter of unknown origin could not prove anything, it was the only clue at the moment.
This case was personally watched by Duan Guorong, the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. Although Qin Jiande wanted to use his power to exert pressure on the Eastern State Municipal Public Security Bureau, he had to be mindful of Duan Guorong's attitude. He could not blatantly interfere with the Eastern State Municipal Public Security Bureau's handling of the case. Moreover, Luo Weizheng, the member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the secretary of the Eastern State Municipal Party Committee, tried his best to block Qin Jiande's interference. It could be said that the Municipal Public Security Bureau had won a relatively fair and just space to handle the case without too much personal influence.
After Chen Xing recovered from his injuries and returned to work, he was called to Li Huaiyuan's office. When Li Huaiyuan saw Chen Xing enter, he walked out from behind his desk with a smile. He looked Chen Xing up and down and nodded. You're in good spirits. How are you? Your body has almost recovered, right?
Thank you for your concern, Minister. I'm almost fully recovered now. Chen Xing smiled and nodded in response.
"You, you, you. I asked you to go to Dongjiang University, but you've made quite a mess for me." Li Huaiyuan pointed at Chen Xing through the air and walked to the sofa to sit down. He gestured for Chen Xing to take a seat as well. He added, "The case of the student jumping off the building is still under investigation. You dug it up in Dongjiang University, and the burden has been thrown to the local government, but they've complained to me a lot."
Li Huaiyuan said with a smile. Seeing that Chen Xing was a little confused, Li Huaiyuan explained with a smile, "Lin Xiangzhong, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Dongjiang Province, is my classmate from the Party School. Three years ago, we studied together at the Party School of the Central Committee, and we have a good relationship. The case involving Qin Shouzheng is a big test for the political and legal system of Dongjiang Province."
Chen Xing was relieved. It turned out that Li Huaiyuan had such a relationship with the head of the Political and Legal Committee of Dongjiang Province. No wonder he would complain to him. Speaking of Qin Shouzheng's case, Chen Xing's face also became serious. He hoped that this case could be investigated fairly, and not be abused by some leaders to replace the law and put power above the law.
This case is quite special because it involves the local leaders of Dongjiang Province. It is impossible to say that the case will not be disturbed and influenced by external forces. However, at least you have fought for space for the case to be investigated according to the law. This was exchanged after you took a bullet in your body. Even if someone in Dongjiang Province wanted to cover up the case, he would have to ask the Zhang family first. Since Duan Guorong had agreed to this matter, if the case was ruined in the end, it would be equivalent to slapping his own face. I believe that the final result will be more convincing. " Li Huaiyuan's expression was solemn, but more than that, he felt helpless. He could not intervene in this matter at all. This was related to the functions of the Ministry of Education.
My request is also very simple, as long as justice can be served to the students who died. As for his own injury, he could not insist that Qin Shouzheng was the mastermind behind it. However, his injury had led to the revelation that Qin Shouzheng had been toying with female students on the campus of Eastern University, which led to the tragedy of him jumping off the building. Furthermore, the public security bureau had filed a case for investigation. It had to be said that this was the result that had been paid with blood.
Hmm, regarding this matter, we have to keep an eye on the progress of the Eastern State Municipal Public Security Bureau. Li Huaiyuan glanced at Chen Xing and nodded. Towards Chen Xing, Li Huaiyuan admired and valued him more. It was no longer just because he was the son-in-law of the Zhang family. After so many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, Li Huaiyuan no longer had the hot-bloodedness and hatred of evil that he had when he was young. In Li Huaiyuan's eyes, whether power should serve the interests of the organization or the people, had become blurred.
Li Huaiyuan was no longer young, and he no longer had the heart to shed blood for justice. This was the most tragic result of the ups and downs in the system. Li Huaiyuan was like this, it was a necessity after the ups and downs in the system. However, Li Huaiyuan also hoped that there would be more young cadres like Chen Xing. If there were cadres who were cold and numb, it would only be a tragedy for the entire system.
When Chen Xing came out of Li Huaiyuan's office, it was already close to 10 o'clock. When he returned to his own office, Director-General Wang Rongyan personally came to visit him. After a few words of concern, Wang Rongyan left, followed by Deputy Director-General Chen Danying in the office next door. After Chen Danying left, the main people in charge of the departments that Chen Xing was in charge of also came to his office. Although these people had also visited Chen Xing when he was hospitalized, today was the first day of work after his injury. It was inevitable that they would come over to show their concern and show their sincerity.
It was not until almost 11 o'clock that Chen Xing was finally able to calm down. Looking at the time, Chen Xing could not help but smile bitterly. This was the first morning after work, and it was already half an hour before he got off work. How could he still work?
Before he could even sit down, the office door rang again. This time, it was Deputy Director-General Lin Yupei. Lin Yupei's beautiful eyes looked at Chen Xing, and she smiled. It seemed that Director Chen had recovered well.
Fortunately. Chen Xing nodded. Lin Yupei came in at the right time. He also wanted to ask her about Eastern University. Raising his hand, he gestured for Lin Yupei to sit down. Chen Xing asked, "How is the female student named Zhao Jiadi?"
Chen Xing was asking about the female student who had asked to meet him on the day of the shooting. The other party had exposed Qin Shouzheng in the ward in front of so many provincial and municipal leaders, putting Qin Jianhui, the secretary of the school's Party Committee, in a difficult position. The only thing that Chen Xing was worried about was that after they left, the little girl would be treated unfairly.
On the day we returned to the capital, I also went to see her. She is fine now, in good spirits. She said that the teachers are very good to her, and nothing bad has happened. Lin Yupei replied to Chen Xing. That day, the principal of Eastern University, Wu Gubo, was also there. He assured the people in our department that he would pay attention to Zhao Jiadi's situation and would not let her suffer any grievances.
With Wu Gubo, the principal, as a guarantee, it was fine. Chen Xing nodded cheerfully. Zhao Jiadi also had his phone number. He had told the other party that if she encountered any trouble, she could call him. It seemed that the bad situation he was worried about did not happen. However, thinking about it, there were so many provincial and municipal leaders present that day. If Qin Jianhui dared to retaliate against a female student afterwards, it would depend on whether he could bear the consequences. Moreover, he was now in a mess because of his son, Qin Shouzheng, and could not even protect himself. Presumably, he would not dare to act recklessly again. With this thought in mind, Chen Xing felt a lot more at ease.
I will give her my phone number so that she can call me for help if she has any difficulties. I believe that nothing will happen. Lin Yupei nodded with a smile. She picked up the worksheet in her hand and looked at it. Director Chen, originally, your itinerary to Hai City University was scheduled for this week. I did not expect that we would be delayed for so many days in Eastern University. What do you think about the itinerary to Hai City University?
The itinerary to Hai City University will be postponed. Chen Xing heard this and waved his hand.
Okay, then I will arrange it later. Lin Yupei said.
The day passed quickly. In the evening, when he got off work, Chen Xing could not help but smile bitterly at the thought of returning home alone at night. Now that his body had recovered, Zhang Ningning began his busy life again. Today, he boarded the plane and flew to the southwest mountain area, leading a charity group there to raise more money for the children in the mountain area.
On the way home, Chen Xing randomly found a snack bar on the street to settle his dinner, then slowly wandered back to the neighborhood. He took the elevator to his floor. Just as Chen Xing was about to take out his key to open the door, the door of the single apartment next to him opened with a squeak. He saw Song Zhi poking his head out of the door and looking around. Seeing that it was Chen Xing, Song Zhi jumped for joy, opened the door and walked out. Handsome, I haven't seen you for a long time. It's been more than two weeks since school started and I haven't seen you.
Do you think everyone has nothing to do like you, wandering around all day? Chen Xing looked at him with a smile. This Song Zhi did not wear that messy heavy makeup anymore. He tended to be casual and simple, looking refreshing. Chen Xing had not seen him for more than a month. Seeing him today, he felt that he had not seen him for a long time.
Hey, handsome, don't wrongly accuse me. I'm a good student now. I go to school on time every day and strive to win the Outstanding University Student Award. Sigh, life is not easy, and society is not easy either. In order to find a good job in the second half of the year, I'm ready to go all out and win more awards for myself so that I can write more on my resume. Otherwise, I might really end up as a street sweeper. Song Zhi wrinkled her delicate little nose and put on a pitiful look.
You're looking for a job in the second half of the year? So fast? Chen Xing said in surprise.
Wasn't that right? It was already the second semester of his junior year. He would be in his senior year in the second half of the year. Of course, he had to start looking for a job. Otherwise, there would be no good jobs next year. Song Zhi said carelessly.
Yeah, that's true. Time really flies by. Chen Xing nodded and said. This little girl was about to step into society.
As he spoke, Chen Xing opened the door and changed into his slippers. Song Zhi was one step faster than him. She slipped past him like a loach, opened her arms, and jumped on the sofa like a flying bird. She hugged the pillow and leaned on it, not realizing that she was a guest at all. She stared at Chen Xing's apartment with her round eyes and sighed. "Handsome, I don't have such a big apartment like yours. If I were so rich, I wouldn't look for a job. I would be a landlady and live in that small apartment by myself. If I rent out this big apartment, I can collect tens of thousands of yuan in rent every month. It's much better than working for someone else."
"You little brat, don't talk nonsense with me. That apartment is yours. You, a student who hasn't graduated, can have a single apartment of more than 50 square meters. Only you will work hard to find a job after graduation. You think I'm easy to fool, right?" Chen Xing came over with a glass of water and laughed. "If you want to drink water, pour it yourself."
"Handsome, that apartment was bought by my dad, not mine. It has nothing to do with me." Song Zhi snorted.
"You are still studying, but your dad bought a single apartment for you to live outside the school. He is afraid that you will feel wronged living in the dormitory. What? I think you are luckier than others. Don't complain that life is hard. You are a well-fed man who doesn't know the suffering of the hungry. Do you understand?" Chen Xing rolled his eyes. It was quite interesting to joke with this little girl. At least he didn't need to play any tricks. He was relaxed. It was rare that Song Zhi knew his identity and dared to joke with him. It was as if he had just met him. This made Chen Xing feel very comfortable.
"Forget it, forget it. I won't talk to you anymore. You are a big man. Why don't you give in to a little girl like me?" Song Zhi said angrily.
"If it were another little girl, I would definitely give in to her. But for a little girl like you who can fool around at such a young age, heh." Chen Xing smiled. His meaning was self-evident.
"That's all in the past. Look at you still talking about it. I think you are definitely a person who likes to dig up old scores. Your wife will definitely suffer in the future." Song Zhi curled his lips.
'What the hell? Can't you say anything nice?' Chen Xing shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"That's what I learned from you." Song Zhi replied. She looked at the time and turned her eyes to Chen Xing. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. "Handsome, I have a classmate's birthday party tonight. You should go and have some fun."
"It's your little girl's birthday party. Why should I go?" Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. "Go and have fun. I'd better rest early."
"Humph, you are only a few years older than me. Why do you always pretend to be an old pedant?" Song Zhi said unhappily. But she was persistent. She directly jumped to the sofa next to Chen Xing and sat down. "Let's go, handsome. I see that you have come back from work so early in the evening. You must not have any social activities. Come with me."
"Tut, I am not interested in your party at all." Chen Xing smiled bitterly.
"How can you know that you are not interested if you don't go? Only when you go will you know that it is very interesting." Song Zhi shook Chen Xing's hand hard.
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