Did Ge Jian-ming and Chen Xing really join hands? Li Haocheng kept thinking whether the two top leaders of Nanzhou City had joined hands. Ge Jian-ming had just supported Chen Xing at the Standing Committee meeting. Was there any special reason behind it? Did the two reach some kind of agreement? If the two really came together, it was obviously not good news for the local forces. Putting aside Li Haocheng's dissatisfaction with Chen Xing, Li Haocheng did not want to see this result.
Li Haocheng's brows furrowed tighter and tighter. If Ge Jianming continued to stand on Chen Xing's side in the future, then it would be difficult for him to be the deputy mayor. At the very least, it would not be the same as it was now. However, if the situation continued to develop like this, when Chen Xing gained a firm foothold in Nanzhou City, then his days would still be difficult, Li Haocheng thought.
However, Li Haocheng had always been thinking about what Chen Xing would do in the future, but he had never properly examined himself. He was only the Deputy Mayor, even if there was the word "Deputy Mayor" in front of his title, he was still not the Mayor. As the Acting Mayor, Chen Xing should have the final say in the daily affairs of the Municipal Government. Li Haocheng only thought that after Chen Xing gained power, his power would be weakened, but he did not think that it was his overinflated desire for power that was causing trouble. What he wanted now was not just the power of the Deputy Mayor.
Not knowing what to think, Li Haocheng picked up the phone on the table and skillfully dialed a number. The moment the phone rang, Li Haocheng's originally tense face instantly became respectful. Old Secretary, sorry to disturb your work. Without a doubt, Li Haocheng was calling the old leader, Wang Qinghai.
Xiao Li, it's you. Wang Qinghai happened to be in the office today. He was quite surprised that Li Haocheng would call him at this time. What a joke. Mayor Li, you're not calling me at this time to report your work, are you?
Old Secretary, don't make fun of me. Li Haocheng smiled bitterly. He knew that Wang Qinghai calling him "Mayor Li" was meaningless, but he had always been brooding over the fact that Chen Xing, an outsider, had robbed him of his position as Mayor. At this moment, when he heard "Mayor" being called, his unwillingness was aroused a little bit. Coupled with the incident at the Standing Committee today, Li Haocheng became more and more unhappy. If he was the Mayor, things would be completely different.
Xiao Li, it's not that I want to criticize you, but you are still young, and there will be opportunities in the future. You don't have to rush. Hearing Li Haocheng's tone, Wang Qinghai knew what this person, who had been his secretary for several years, was thinking. Wang Qinghai kindly advised him. He knew Chen Xing's background, and he didn't want to completely stand on the opposite side of Chen Xing. Although Li Haocheng was promoted by him, there would be opportunities next time. Wang Qinghai didn't want Li Haocheng to walk into a dead end. Wang Qinghai, who had long seen through the intrigue in the officialdom, concluded in his heart that no matter what you do, you should do according to your ability. Wang Qinghai had retired to the second line of work, and he still had influence in the National People's Congress. However, he still didn't want Li Haocheng to be the enemy of Chen Xing.
"Old Secretary, I'm just feeling so stifled. Li Haocheng sighed helplessly. After saying one sentence, Li Haocheng changed the topic. The old leader wasn't someone he could complain to. He just wanted to talk to the old leader about what had happened at the Standing Committee. Old Secretary, Ge Jian-ming and Chen Xing were on the same side at today's Standing Committee. Ge Jian-ming told Wang Qinghai about what had happened at the Standing Committee.
Oh, Ge Jian-ming clearly supported Chen Xing? Wang Qinghai frowned and carefully thought about the hidden message in Li Haocheng's words.
Yes, Ge Jian-ming supported Chen Xing, which caused my proposal to be rejected at the Standing Committee. Li Haocheng nodded. This time, he didn't deliberately add fuel to the fire, but just told the truth.
It seemed that Ge Jian-ming wanted to rope in Chen Xing.
That should be the case. Chen Xing was also a paratrooper. There was no reason for Ge Jian-ming not to rope him in. If the top leaders of the Party and government joined forces, the future situation of Nanzhou City would be really hard to predict. Maybe the current situation would really change completely, and the survival space of local cadres would become smaller and smaller. Li Haocheng voiced out his worries.
Don't worry, that kind of situation is unlikely to happen. Governor Bao Lai is the first person who doesn't want to see that happen. Even Secretary You Jun has to consider the impact. Wang Qinghai said.
I hope I'm just overthinking. I'm also worried that once Ge Jian-ming and Chen Xing join forces, they will reorganize the city. At that time, the local cadres will be suppressed. Li Haocheng smiled wryly.
Well, your worries are not groundless. I will communicate with Governor Bao Lai about the current situation of Nanzhou City. The current situation is already the biggest concession we can make. Even Secretary You Jun doesn't dare to make any adjustments to the local cadres at this critical juncture. Even if we keep our sharp teeth, it doesn't mean that we, the locals, have completely lost our power. Wang Qinghai comforted Li Haocheng. He had to pay attention to the situation Li Haocheng mentioned. As one of the big bosses of the locals, although Wang Qinghai and Governor Shun Baolai had some differences, their starting point was to protect the interests of the locals. For them, this was also a matter of interest.
With Old Secretary and Governor Bao Lai at the helm, the people under us will feel at ease. Li Haocheng smiled and flattered.
You Xiao Li, you're quite good at flattering. Wang Qinghai smiled and scolded him. Thinking of Chen Xing, Wang Qinghai added another sentence. Xiao Li, I still say the same thing. You don't need to go against Chen Xing now. There will be better opportunities in the future. Old Secretary will help you fight for them. I've watched you grow up. You've reached your current position step by step. Old Secretary also hopes you can go further.
Old Secretary, I will remember your teachings. Hearing Wang Qinghai's words, Li Haocheng slightly withdrew his thoughts and responded with a sentence.
I know you're still unwilling, but some things can't be helped. Where there's life, there's hope. You don't need to offend Chen Xing now, which will put you at a disadvantage in the future. Wang Qinghai cared about Li Haocheng. Li Haocheng could be regarded as his disciple. He had spent a lot of effort to help Li Haocheng reach his current position. Wang Qinghai naturally had high hopes for Li Haocheng. He even had the idea of training Li Haocheng to be his successor and become the pillar of the locals.
At this time, Li Haocheng was just answering Wang Qinghai's words casually. He heard Wang Qinghai's words, but he didn't listen to them. When the two ended the call, Li Haocheng's face darkened again. Li Haocheng was really unwilling to accept the result of the Standing Committee just now.
In the office of Ge Jian-Ming, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee.
Chen Xing, I saw Vice-Mayor Li's face just now. I'm afraid you're dissatisfied with the result of the Standing Committee. In the office, Ge Jian-Ming poured a cup of tea for Chen Xing as he spoke. Ge Jian-Ming narrowed his eyes and revealed an inexplicable smile. If Li Haocheng could think that Chen Xing was on his side, he would be even more satisfied.
Secretary Ge, I'll do it myself. Chen Xing politely took the cup of tea poured by Ge Jian-Ming and frowned. If Vice-Mayor Li was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do. The meeting in the morning was just to discuss the matter as it stood, and no one was targeted.
Chen Xing understood Ge Jian-Ming's meaning. Ge Jian-Ming meant that Li Haocheng might think that the two of them had joined hands to make trouble for him. In this regard, Chen Xing could only take an indifferent attitude. No matter what Li Haocheng thought, he couldn't ask Chen Xing to go to his door and explain to him in detail. The result might backfire and make Li Haocheng feel that he was just pretending. Moreover, as the top leader of the Municipal Government, Chen Xing didn't need to do that. Now, Chen Xing actually wanted to show weakness to Li Haocheng. If Li Haocheng really wanted to go against him, Chen Xing would definitely do it in a thunderous way.
Secretary Ge, I have another thing to discuss with you today. Chen Xing changed the topic. Although Ge Jian-Ming supported him, his real attitude towards him was ambiguous. Chen Xing didn't want to be a tool for others.
Chen Xing, if you have anything to say, just say it. Ge Jian-Ming smiled.
Secretary Ge, the construction of the social security housing in this phase has been slowed down, and some have even stopped. I mean, the construction of the social security housing can't be stopped. No matter how tight the financial resources of the city are, the construction of the social security housing has to be guaranteed first. What do you think, Secretary Ge? Chen Xing looked at Ge Jian-Ming. The construction of the social security housing had stopped. Chen Xing understood that Ge Jian-Ming was also behind it. This year, Ge Jian-Ming had been promoting several big projects with great efforts. The city's financial resources were not enough, so it could only squeeze out funds from other places. The special funds for the construction of the social security housing had become the target of sacrifice. Now, Chen Xing's foundation was still weak, and he didn't have the financial power in his hands. Therefore, he could only seek the support of Ge Jian-Ming.
Chen Xing, the construction of the social security housing was only temporarily stopped. When the city's financial resources were sufficient, it would be restarted immediately. It wasn't that the construction was stopped. This was a project that benefited the people's livelihood, and it wouldn't stop just like that. Ge Jian-Ming smiled disapprovingly and secretly rejected Chen Xing's idea.
Chen Xing didn't stay in Ge Jian-Ming's office for a long time. Chen Xing was disappointed with Ge Jian-Ming's attitude on the construction of the social security housing, but he couldn't say anything. Every official had his own ideas and opinions. This was just like the battle between the conservatives and the reformists. Ge Jian-Ming was keen on some big projects. On the one hand, it could win fame, and on the other hand, it was easy to get political achievements. As for the construction of the social security housing, in Ge Jian-Ming's eyes, it was just a dispensable thing.
As for Chen Xing, he sincerely hoped to do more practical things within his ability. Political achievements were important, but the interests of the people must be put first. Chen Xing might have some shortcomings, but Chen Xing's belief in being an official had never changed.
Just as Chen Xing left Ge Jian-Ming's office, Shen Lingyue, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, looked at his secretary, Zhou Tiegang. Chen Xing just left?
Yes, he just left Secretary Ge's office. Zhou Tiegang nodded.
Shen Lingyue nodded thoughtfully. Thinking of the situation at the Standing Committee, Shen Lingyue was obviously not in a good mood.
After lunch, Chen Xing called Xiao Yuanqing and left the Municipal Government by car. Upstairs, Deng Qingming, who hadn't left, watched Xiao Yuanqing get into Chen Xing's car and drive out of the Municipal Government. Deng Qingming's face was gloomy. As a secretary, he was not as popular as Xiao Yuanqing, who had just arrived, in front of Chen Xing. This made Deng Qingming feel a strong sense of crisis. As a secretary, he didn't get the real trust of Chen Xing, which was fatal for him.
Yuanqing, have you bought the fruits? Chen Xing asked Xiao Yuanqing.
I asked someone to buy them this morning. They are in the trunk. Xiao Yuanqing smiled.
Chen Xing nodded with satisfaction. The car drove slowly on the road in the city, heading to the First Hospital of Nanzhou City. Chen Xing only learned that Shao Huadong's wife was hospitalized in the morning. This was the news that Xiao Yuanqing inquired. Chen Xing originally wanted to visit Shao Huadong's home, but now he went directly to the hospital.
In the staff ward of the First Hospital of Nanzhou City, Shao Huadong, who was accompanying his wife, was extremely surprised when he saw Chen Xing. Few people knew that his wife was hospitalized. Shao Huadong didn't make it public, and he also strictly ordered his secretary not to say anything. That was because Shao Huadong didn't like his wife to be disturbed. His wife was not in good health. Usually, there were many people visiting in the name of visiting, and when they came, they would bring a lot of gifts. He didn't know whether they were really visiting the patient or bribing the deputy mayor in disguise.
Xiao Chen, go pour a cup of tea for Mayor Chen. Shao Huadong invited Chen Xing to sit down and ordered his secretary, Chen Yang. His eyes swept over Chen Xing, and his eyes were full of doubts. Shao Huadong didn't ask.
Chen Xing sat down with a smile, glanced into the inner room, and asked with concern, "Deputy Mayor Shao's wife is in good health."
As usual, she has been sick for a long time, and her health is not good. Whenever she catches a cold, she always comes to the hospital. A trace of helplessness and pain flashed in Shao Huadong's eyes. His wife had been suffering from uremia for several years, and now it was getting worse. This time she was admitted to the hospital again, and the doctor estimated that her condition was not optimistic. He had already advised Shao Huadong to find a matching kidney. Now that he was not too old, there was a big hope for a kidney transplant. The key now was whether there was a suitable kidney.
Nowadays, medicine is so advanced. I believe your wife will get better. Deputy Mayor Shao, don't be too pessimistic. Chen Xing comforted him.
"Thank you for your concern, Mayor Chen. Mayor Chen is so busy with work, he actually doesn't need to come." Shao Huadong glanced at Chen Xing.
No matter what, he should come and have a look. Chen Xing heard a faint indifference and distance from Shao Huadong's words, but he did not take it seriously. It was normal for Shao Huadong to be a little wary of him.
After sitting for a while, Chen Xing proposed to go inside to see Shao Huadong's wife. Shao Huadong was a little embarrassed. He smiled bitterly and said, "She has just eaten and is taking a nap. How about Mayor Chen wait a moment, and I will go in to see and wake her up?"
"Please don't. Since she is taking a nap, don't wake her up. In this room, the patient comes first. I don't dare to be a sinner." Chen Xing hurriedly stopped Shao Huadong. His coming to see Shao Huadong's wife was just a means. The purpose was to send a signal of goodwill to Shao Huadong, and also to pave the way for him to win over Shao Huadong. Since he came, he had expressed his intention.
Hearing what Chen Xing said, Shao Huadong nodded, but did not go inside. The hospital's staff ward was a small suite. The living room was outside, and the ward was inside. Shao Huadong also used his power to play favoritism for his wife. Otherwise, his wife would not be qualified to stay in the ward.
"Deputy Mayor Shao, why didn't you send your wife to Beijing for treatment? Whether it is medical conditions or medical standards, Beijing is more than a level higher than Nanzhou City. Chen Xing sat down again and smiled at Shao Huadong.
"It's not that I didn't think about it, but I don't have any friends or acquaintances in Beijing. As a deputy mayor in Nanzhou City, I can use my old face to make things easier for the hospital, but in Beijing, there is nothing I can do. It is hard to say whether the hospital will mobilize the best doctors and equipment to treat her. It is better to stay in Nanzhou. The hospital will treat her seriously for my sake. Moreover, she also wants to stay at home. She doesn't want to go too far away, so she can only stay in Nanzhou." Shao Huadong shook his head. As a deputy mayor, he could do well in Nanzhou City, but in Beijing, he was useless. It was because of these concerns that Shao Huadong did not let his wife go to Beijing for treatment. Nanzhou City was the provincial capital, and the medical conditions and standards were already the best in Nanhai Province. It was also considered okay in China. It was because of these factors that Shao Huadong decided to let his wife receive treatment nearby. His wife also agreed. She did not want to be too far away from home.
"What stage is your wife's uremia?" Chen Xing looked at Shao Huadong. "As far as I know, this disease requires a kidney transplant to have any hope of survival."
"Yes, the final result is a kidney transplant." Shao Huadong's face was a bit more tired. When it came to his wife's condition, Shao Huadong was too lazy to pay attention to the political struggles. He only hoped for his wife to be healthy. When Chen Xing mentioned this, Shao Huadong's face also became a bit less vigilant. She was now almost in the late stage. She had been doing dialysis for the past few years. According to the doctor, although dialysis could replace the kidney's detoxification function, long-term dialysis would cause the kidney to lose the remaining kidney function, causing the condition to develop in a serious direction. Although she listened to the doctor's advice and used traditional Chinese medicine to protect the remaining kidney function during dialysis, the effect was still limited. Now it was time for a kidney transplant, and the hospital was also helping to find a kidney.
It was really not easy to find a matching kidney.
Who said it wasn't. Shao Huadong gave a wry smile.
Chen Xing looked at Shao Huadong and thought it was about time to tell him why he was here. "Deputy Mayor Shao, you should know that I worked in the capital for a period of time. Yesterday, I asked my friend, who happened to have acquaintances in the Union Medical College Hospital and the 301 Hospital. If you want, you can send your wife to the capital for treatment. No matter the Union Medical College Hospital or the 301 Hospital, they will mobilize the best kidney surgery and internal medicine doctors to treat your wife. They will also promise that if there is a matching kidney in their hospital, they will take care of your wife first."
"What? Are you serious?" Shao Huadong stood up in shock, his face filled with uncontrollable joy. Secretary Chen Yang, who had been sitting beside him, also glanced at Chen Xing in surprise. Soon, Chen Yang stood up and tactfully walked out of the room. At this moment, Xiao Yuanqing, who had also arrived, also walked out with Chen Yang with a smile. The following conversation between the two leaders would not be suitable for them to listen to.
"Of course it's true. This is a matter of life and death. I dare not joke with Deputy Mayor Shao." Said Chen Xing with a smile.
Shao Huadong obviously hadn't recovered from the great joy. He paced back and forth in the small living room excitedly. He opened his mouth several times as if he wanted to say something.
"Deputy Mayor Shao, your wife's condition is quite serious. There is no matching kidney in Nanzhou City. Let's not talk about when we can find a suitable kidney. Even if we find one, to be honest, a kidney transplant is a major operation. Although the medical technology and standards in Nanzhou City are good, for such a major operation, it is definitely the right choice to find a better hospital and doctor. I suggest that you send your wife to the capital for treatment." Suggested Chen Xing.
Shao Huadong was very moved by Chen Xing's words. The most important thing was that Chen Xing had solved a problem he was worried about. Whether it was Union Hospital or 301 Hospital, the medical technology and standards of these two hospitals were certainly second to none in the country. Shao Huadong didn't know anyone, but Chen Xing could help him introduce them. If the two hospitals really made such a promise, there was no reason for Shao Huadong to stop his wife from going to the capital.
"Ah, it's not that I can't go to the capital, but there will be no one to take care of her. I am somewhat worried." Shao Huadong smiled bitterly.
"What about Deputy Mayor Shao's children?" Asked Chen Xing doubtfully.
"I only have one son, and he is still in his third year." Shao Huadong shook his head. In Nanzhou City, he hired a caregiver to take care of his wife. Usually, when he got off work, he could come to the hospital immediately and accompany his wife every day at noon and night. If she went to the capital for treatment, it would be somewhat inconvenient for him.
Chen Xing nodded in understanding. He didn't know what to say for a moment. The room fell into a brief silence. After the excitement, Shao Huadong gradually calmed down. He glanced at Chen Xing quietly and sighed in his heart. At the morning meeting of the Standing Committee, Shao Huadong kept silent. He didn't get involved in the fight between Chen Xing and Li Haocheng. Shao Huadong and Li Haocheng were both in the local camp, but Shao Huadong and Li Haocheng were two completely different people. Li Haocheng was high-profile, liked to show off, and liked to be in the limelight, while Shao Huadong tried to keep a low profile as much as possible. The two were almost polar opposites.
Shao Huadong didn't agree with Li Haocheng's character, but he and Li Haocheng often agreed on the Standing Committee. For example, at the morning meeting of the Standing Committee, Shao Huadong kept silent, but in the end, he voted for Li Haocheng. The fact that Chen Xing was supported by Ge Jian-ming was somewhat out of Shao Huadong's expectation, but he was too lazy to care about these things. After the morning meeting of the Standing Committee, Chen Xing came to the hospital to visit his wife at noon and offered to do such a big favor. Shao Huadong could guess what Chen Xing was thinking, but he couldn't deny that it was difficult for him to refuse the olive branch that Chen Xing threw out.
Shao Huadong glanced at the ward with a complicated expression. Without much consideration, he decided to accept Chen Xing's kindness. For Shao Huadong, family was irreplaceable.
Mayor Chen, thank you for your kindness. I won't say anything unnecessary. I, Shao Huadong, will remember your kindness. Shao Huadong said to Chen Xing solemnly.
Hearing Shao Huadong's words, Chen Xing was happy. Shao Huadong was going to accept his help. Chen Xing's goal today was still achieved.
Deputy Mayor Shao, let's not waste any more time. I'll contact my friends in the capital later. Whether you want to go to Union Medical College Hospital or 301 Hospital, it's up to you. Let me know when you've made up your mind. I'll ask my friends in the capital to arrange it. Deputy Mayor Shao, you can take your wife to the capital at any time. Said Chen Xing with a smile.
Let's go to 301 Hospital. Shao Huadong hesitated for a moment and then made a decision. After all, it was the General Military Hospital. Many national leaders were also treated there. Subconsciously, Shao Huadong trusted 301 Hospital more.
Okay, I'll contact them later. Deputy Mayor Shao, you can be ready at any time. Chen Xing nodded with a smile.
When they came out of the hospital, Chen Xing's face was full of smiles. Shao Huadong was the deputy mayor of the Standing Committee. He played an important role in the Municipal Government. Chen Xing wanted to divide the local cadres. Shao Huadong was undoubtedly the right choice.
In Jindu Hotel, there was an uninvited guest in the office of Lu Xiaojing, the general manager. Tan Fang left after inviting the person in. Lu Xiaojing looked at the young man in front of her and said, "Please sit down." There was not much enthusiasm on her face. "You said that you wanted to see me about the survival of our hotel, but I don't know what it is."
I heard that your hotel has encountered some difficulties. I want to invest in your hotel to help it out. What do you think? The young man said.
Oh, our hotel is not short of money now. Besides, the difficulties our hotel has encountered are not about money. If you want to talk to me about this, I think you can leave now. Lu Xiaojing's face turned cold. She thought that it was another person who wanted to take advantage of the Lu family's hotel.
Miss Lu, why are you in such a hurry to reject me? Although your hotel still has funds to maintain its turnover, I think that is the capital of your Lu family. Miss Lu, have you ever thought that once your Lu family's life-saving money is used up and the bank doesn't lend you a loan, your hotel will only be a dead end? The young man looked at Lu Xiaojing.
Even if our hotel has to close down, we will not sell it to others cheaply, nor will we accept investments from others. This hotel has always been surnamed Lu. We will not change our surname. Even if it closes down, it will still be surnamed Lu. Lu Xiaojing slammed the table and stood up. She stared at the person in front of her angrily. If you are sent by Lin Hong, you can leave now. Our hotel does not welcome you.
Lin Hong? Who is Lin Hong? This time, it was the young man's turn to be surprised.
You are not sent by Lin Hong? Lu Xiaojing stared blankly at the young man in front of her. For a moment, she was at a loss. Looking at the other's expression, it didn't seem like he was pretending. Lu Xiaojing was also somewhat bewildered. You really don't know who Lin Hong is?
If you don't know, then you don't know. Why would I lie to you? I only know that your hotel has encountered difficulties. It just so happens that I am also in the food and beverage industry. I just came to Nanzhou City and want to invest in the food and beverage industry. I heard some things about your hotel, so I specially learned about it. I feel that I can invest, so I came to talk to Miss Lu. I didn't expect Miss Lu's attitude to be so harsh. The young man shook his head and smiled. He was not annoyed by Lu Xiaojing's attitude.
I was impulsive. If you really are not one of Lin Hong's people, then I apologize to you. Lu Xiaojing said sincerely.
I definitely have nothing to do with the Lin Hong you mentioned. This humble one comes from Hai City in Jianghai Province. Huang Ming, this is my business card. The young man smiled and handed over his business card.
So it's Mr. Huang. It was my fault just now. I apologize to Mr. Huang. Lu Xiaojing took a serious look at Huang Ming's business card. She let out a sigh of relief in her heart. She looked at Huang Ming with a bit more kindness. Mr. Huang, but I still stand by what I said. Our hotel will not accept capital injection from others.
Hehe, I only came to talk to Miss Lu. Miss Lu, don't be in a hurry to refuse me. It's not too late to give a reply after thinking about it. I will be staying in Nanzhou City in the near future. I will wait for Miss Lu's news. Huang Ming smiled. Miss Lu, I don't intend to control your hotel. I just want to inject capital and hold a certain proportion of the shares. I hope Miss Lu will consider it carefully.
Since Mr. Huang said so, then Mr. Huang can wait for my reply. But I still have to tell Mr. Huang in advance that your hopes are most likely going to be dashed. Lu Xiaojing said with a smile. She didn't say anything definite. She wanted to go back and discuss it with her father.
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