The car stopped at the Nanzhou Hotel. After getting out of the car, Chen Xing asked Deng Qingming, "Which room is Chief Lin's room?
Room 808. " Deng Qingming answered as he followed Chen Xing inside.
Soon, Chen Xing reached the eighth floor. Deng Qingming went forward and knocked on the door of room 808. When he saw the person who opened the door, Chen Xing smiled. Chief Lin, how have you been?
To be able to see Mayor Chen in Nanzhou City again was truly a joyous matter. Lin Qing smiled and looked at Chen Xing in front of her. She made a gesture to invite him in. Chen Xing and his secretary walked in together.
After we parted ways in the capital, I thought I wouldn't have a chance to see Chief Lin again. I didn't expect that Chief Lin would come to Nanzhou. Ah, when I heard the news, I was very happy. I wanted to come here immediately. However, considering that Chief Lin had just arrived in the morning, I had to rest for a while. Chen Xing sat down on the chair and said some polite words.
Mayor Chen was so enthusiastic, I was very touched in my heart. Lin Qing glanced at Chen Xing with a faint smile. When I came here, I thought that Mayor Chen would go to the airport. When I got off the plane, I didn't see Mayor Chen. I was very disappointed.
Lin Qing's seemingly joking words obviously surprised Chen Xing. He looked at Lin Qing in surprise. Chen Xing tactfully dealt with it. In the morning, he was supposed to go to the airport to pick up Chief Lin. However, he was delayed by something. Our city's Deputy Mayor Li was very enthusiastic and volunteered, so I let Deputy Mayor Li go.
I was wondering. Lin Qing smiled naturally. No one would think that she was asking this question on purpose. In fact, since she arrived in this room, Lin Qing hadn't left the room. Her lunch was sent in by the hotel staff. Lin Qing had been reading the information sent by the organization. It had to be said that the information about Nanzhou City was very detailed. It had a detailed introduction to the politics, economy, and social environment here. This gave Lin Qing a certain understanding of Nanzhou City. She also knew that Li Haocheng, the second-in-command of the Municipal Government, was very dissatisfied with Chen Xing. The newly appointed acting mayor, Chen Xing, was also in a difficult situation in Nanzhou City. The organization's information gave Lin Qing a substantial understanding of the relationship between Chen Xing and Li Haocheng, the second-in-command of the Municipal Government. Lin Qing's seemingly joking question was actually to sound him out. Unfortunately, Chen Xing, who had limited understanding of Lin Qing, didn't think much.
Boss Lin, speaking of which, I still owe you a meal. Chen Xing smiled as he mentioned what happened when he was still working in Jingcheng. Boss Lin's generous donation at the charity gala that night allowed many of our students to go to school and have a better learning environment. I still haven't thanked Boss Lin on behalf of the students who benefited from it. At that time, I said that I would treat Boss Lin to a meal when I had the chance. I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, I would be transferred to Nanzhou. Fortunately, Boss Lin came to Nanzhou again, so I have to make up for this meal.
Mayor Chen, do you know why I came to Nanzhou this time? Lin Qing suddenly became serious as she stared at Chen Xing.
Boss Lin, didn't you come to Nanzhou for an inspection and to participate in our business fair? Chen Xing was stunned by Lin Qing's question. He looked at Lin Qing in confusion. Lin Qing's sudden change in attitude made him feel a little strange.
Wrong. My inspection in Nanzhou is secondary. My main purpose is to ask Mayor Chen for the meal you owe me. Lin Qing said with a deadpan expression.
Chen Xing laughed at Lin Qing's words. I didn't expect Boss Lin to be such a humorous person. It seems that I won't be able to run away from this meal.
Mayor Chen, what I want is not a welcoming banquet from your city, but a private meal from you. Lin Qing smiled and blinked her eyes.
That's no problem. Whenever Boss Lin has time, I will accompany you. As long as Boss Lin is often in Nanzhou in the future, whenever you want me to treat you to a meal, just give me a call. Chen Xing smiled. I'm just afraid that Boss Lin will leave after a few days. I don't even have the chance to treat Boss Lin to a few more meals. As the mayor, I sincerely hope that Boss Lin can stay in Nanzhou for a while longer and understand more about Nanzhou. Although we can't compare to developed big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, our economy is developing rapidly. We are more energetic than them. If your Gray Group opens a branch in Nanzhou, I believe you won't regret it. I'm sure this will be a win-win cooperation.
Mayor Chen is truly the most dedicated mayor I've seen on the mainland. Every three sentences he talks about is always about his old profession. He said he was here to pay a visit to an old friend, but after just a few words, he wants us to collectively consider investing in Nanzhou City. I'm thinking, Mayor Chen, if you don't go into politics and work in sales, you'll definitely be an outstanding salesperson. Lin Qing smiled and combed the bangs on her forehead. She looked extremely flirtatious.
Boss Lin's words are wrong. I didn't come here for business, but mainly to see Boss Lin. Chen Xing smiled.
I see that Mayor Chen is taking care of both public and private affairs, but more importantly, it's for business. Lin Qing covered her mouth and smiled. However, this also let me see a dedicated Mayor Chen. To be honest, I admired Mayor Chen a lot. When we first met in Beijing, Mayor Chen's kind heart left a deep impression on me. With my understanding of the mainland's officials, it's rare to see an official like Mayor Chen who took the initiative to organize a charity gala and committed to helping more out-of-school children go to school. Education is the foundation of a country. In this era, it's more of a competition for talents. Mayor Chen let me see the pragmatic side of the mainland's officials. If the mainland's officials were as pragmatic and farsighted as Mayor Chen, I think this country will become more and more powerful.
Boss Lin has put me on such a high pedestal. I'm really afraid that I'll fall miserably. Chen Xing smiled and shook his head, changing the topic. How about it? Boss Lin came to Nanzhou today. On the way here from the airport, you should have seen the vigorous development of Nanzhou City. It's full of vitality everywhere. Boss Lin, you should take a good look around.
Don't worry, I won't be in a hurry to leave this time. I want to take a good look at Nanzhou City. I hope it's like what Mayor Chen said, that it has great investment potential. Personally, I really hope that the group can open a branch here. Lin Qing smiled in response to Chen Xing.
That's great. I believe that if your group makes this decision, you will definitely not regret it in the future. The truth will be proven in the future. This will definitely be a win-win result. Chen Xing smiled. As a mayor, Chen Xing was really like a salesperson at this time, trying his best to promote his own products. Boss Lin is the Gray Group's Vice President of the Greater China Region. I believe that the higher-ups of your group will definitely pay attention to Boss Lin's opinion, so I hope that Boss Lin can help me fight for it when the time comes.
It's no problem to help you fight for it, but Mayor Chen seems to have forgotten that I'm a member of the Gray Group. What I have to consider is the interests of the Gray Group, not for your Nanzhou City. Isn't that right, Mayor Chen? Lin Qing stared at Chen Xing and smiled.
Boss Lin is right, but I have confidence. I believe that after Boss Lin conducts an inspection of our Nanzhou, she will definitely be full of praise for the development potential of our city. Chen Xing smiled.
Lin Qing couldn't help but smile. She turned her head to look at Deng Qingming, who was next to Chen Xing. Deng Qingming was stunned for a moment, then immediately stood up. Mayor Chen, I'll take a walk outside.
Mayor Chen's secretary is not bad. Watching Deng Qingming walk outside, Lin Qing smiled.
Fortunately, she's made for being a secretary. Chen Xing looked at Lin Qing doubtfully. Just now, Lin Qing had intentionally sent Deng Qingming away. It wasn't that Chen Xing couldn't tell.
Does Mayor Chen have any intention of leading a team to the United States for inspection? Our group can help to pull some strings. Mayor Chen, you can bring the city's cadres to various cities in our country to have a look. I think our city should have a lot of things that you can learn from. Lin Qing looked at Chen Xing and said with a smile.
Hearing Lin Qing's words and looking at Lin Qing's completely Asian face, Chen Xing couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. She should be said to be a pure Chinese. However, when he heard her say that the United States was her country, Chen Xing felt inexplicably disgusted. Although he knew that it was everyone's business as long as they had the ability to become a citizen of another country and it had nothing to do with others, Chen Xing was half a nationalistic youth. When this kind of thing happened to him, Chen Xing felt a little unhappy.
"The United States is a developed country in the world. Whether in terms of economy or military, the United States is at the forefront of the world. There are indeed many things that we can learn from and learn from. If there's a chance in the future, I hope to bring the city's cadres to the United States to have a look and let them see the gap between us and other developed countries, broaden their horizons, and learn some experience. But not now. During this period of time, the city is too busy to take the time to go overseas for inspection. Thank you for your kind intentions, Chief Lin." Chen Xing shook his head. During this period of time, he was anxious to establish himself in Nanzhou City. He couldn't leave at this time to go overseas for inspection. As for his disgust towards Lin Qing's words, Chen Xing could only suppress it in his heart and not show it. He also hoped that the Gray Group represented by Lin Qing could settle down in Nanzhou City. Naturally, he had to try his best to avoid any unpleasant exchanges with Lin Qing.
Mayor Chen seems to be in conflict with what I said just now? Lin Qing, who was very sensitive, sensed the subtle changes in Chen Xing and asked without hesitation.
It seemed that nothing could be hidden from Chief Lin's eyes. Chen Xing smiled. Since Chief Lin asked, then I'll tell you the truth. Chief Lin, please don't be unhappy. Otherwise, there's no need for me to say anything.
Don't worry, I'm not that narrow-minded. We have an old saying that goes, "The Prime Minister's heart can carry a boat." Although I'm not the Prime Minister, I'm also very "broad-minded." Lin Qing emphasized the last few words. She faintly stuck out her full chest. Seeing that Chen Xing didn't have any reaction to her action, Lin Qing naturally covered it up. Then, she smiled and said, "Compared to the subtlety of Asians, I prefer the straightforwardness of Westerners. If Mayor Chen has something to say, he can say it directly. Not only will I not be angry after hearing it, but I will also like Mayor Chen's straightforwardness."
To be honest, when I saw Chief Lin, my first reaction was to treat Chief Lin as my compatriot. The blood that flows in Chief Lin's body is the blood of the descendants of Yan and Huang. However, you keep saying that you're an American. When you talk about America, you say 'our country', but the motherland is a foreign country in Chief Lin's mouth. To be honest, I don't feel happy when I hear it. Chen Xing looked at Lin Qing and hoped that my words wouldn't make Chief Lin feel disgusted. I don't have any dislike for Chief Lin. It's just that I have some pedantic thoughts in my bones that are causing trouble.
I can't tell that Mayor Chen is a nationalistic youth. Lin Qing looked at Chen Xing in surprise. She didn't get angry at Chen Xing's words. Instead, she smiled and said, "I'm happy that Mayor Chen can speak the truth. If everyone on the mainland has the same thoughts as Mayor Chen, to be honest, I will have to admire our nation and our country."
Chief Lin finally said something that made people happy. Chen Xing said.
Only Mayor Chen feels happy, but it doesn't mean that everyone will feel happy. Mayor Chen is an important member of the system. I think Mayor Chen knows better than anyone else how many of his colleagues say that they love the Party and their country, that they want to fight for the cause of communism for the rest of their lives, and that they want to serve the people wholeheartedly. But in fact, how many officials have transferred their assets abroad? They sent their children to study abroad and gave them foreign citizenship? There are even some officials who took the salary of the country and secretly took foreign citizenship. Ha, foreigners becoming officials of China, Mayor Chen. Doesn't this sound very ironic? Lin Qing smiled and looked at Chen Xing. I think what I said is the truth. I don't know if Mayor Chen has anything to refute. I'm willing to listen.
Chief Lin's words were suspected of changing the topic. Chen Xing smiled helplessly. He could only try to be brave. Lin Qing's words hit the nail on the head. Chen Xing couldn't help but sadly admit that he had nothing to refute.
Alright, it seems that Mayor Chen is a person who doesn't admit defeat. Then, let's not talk about this, lest there is any unhappiness between us. I value Mayor Chen as a friend. Although this is the second time we've met, I hope that I can maintain a good friendship with Mayor Chen. Lin Qing smiled and said, "Let's not change the topic. Mayor Chen thinks that I, a person who is China inside and out, call America my motherland. Actually, that's because Mayor Chen doesn't know me well."
Oh? Chen Xing looked at Lin Qing. He was very curious about what Lin Qing was going to say next.
Mayor Chen might not know this, but I was born and raised in America. Apart from my parents and some limited news about my motherland, my understanding of my motherland is very limited. I traveled to my motherland for the first time when I was 18 years old. I haven't been back since then. This is my second time coming back to work. Could Mayor Chen expect a person who was born and raised in America, received an American education, sang the American national anthem, and ate American food to have such a deep love for his motherland? Of course, it's not that I'm not patriotic. I also admit that I'm a descendant of Yan and Huang. The blood of the descendants of Yan and Huang flows in my veins. This is also my motherland. However, after staying in America for a long time, I've gotten used to saying 'my country.' I don't think Mayor Chen would care about this. Lin Qing smiled gracefully and had a different kind of charm.
It seems like I've misunderstood. I apologize to Chief Lin. Chen Xing said sincerely. He had always been a person who was able to let go of things. He didn't expect Lin Qing to be a real ABC (American).
As a Chinese who was born and raised in the United States, his words just now were indeed biased towards such a fact.
I accept Mayor Chen's apology. Lin Qing smiled. Mayor Chen has surprised me again. If your officials do something wrong or say something wrong, very few people will apologize. They think that it's a shameful thing. Apologizing and admitting one's mistake will be looked down upon. Actually, I think it's the opposite. Apologizing doesn't mean that one is weak. Sincerely admitting one's mistake will win more respect. From Mayor Chen, I can see more of the pragmatic and sincere side of Mayor Chen. I'm looking forward to this city even more. Maybe under Mayor Chen's leadership, this city will emit a different kind of vitality.
If Chief Lin is looking forward to this city, then hurry back and convince your group to settle down in Nanzhou City. You definitely won't regret it in the future. Chen Xing smiled.
See, I told you that even if Mayor Chen wasn't an official, he would still be an outstanding salesperson. He's really promoting your city all the time. Lin Qing smiled and shook her head.
Alright, we've been sitting for quite some time. Chief Lin, I won't disturb Chief Lin's rest any longer. See you at the banquet tonight. Chen Xing stood up and smiled.
See you tonight. Lin Qing smiled and nodded. She walked Chen Xing to the door. In the corridor, Deng Qingming was walking back and forth.
As she watched Chen Xing leave, Lin Qing smiled and waved at him. It wasn't until Chen Xing disappeared into the elevator that Lin Qing put down her hand. The smile on her face disappeared, leaving only a faint smile at the corner of her mouth. Lin Qing turned around and walked back to her room.
Quickly taking out a pen, Lin Qing wrote on the paper the words' pragmatic ',' nationalistic ',' honest ',' open-minded 'and' far-sighted '. No one knew what she was thinking, but the smile on Lin Qing's face became even wider. She wrote the word' beauty 'on the paper, followed by a big question mark. Lin Qing thought of the flirtatious action she had made just now. Chen Xing didn't notice it at all.
Chen Xing didn't know that every word he said to Lin Qing was echoing in Lin Qing's mind. Lin Qing was using her professional perspective and analytical ability to analyze Chen Xing as a person. She refined every word that Chen Xing had said with astonishing efficiency and made a conclusion about Chen Xing as a person.
Just now was the first real contact with Chen Xing. The conversation with him was pleasant. Lin Qing dialed a number. It was an encrypted satellite phone.
How was it? What did you learn from your first conversation with him? The person on the other end of the phone smiled.
He's different from most officials. I think it's not easy for our organization to rope in and corrupt such a young official. You might not know this, but this person is a bit nationalistic. He has a strong sense of nationalism in his bones. This kind of person is not easy to deal with. Lin Qing smiled. Just now, I wanted to tempt him with a seaside holiday villa in Hawaii to see how he would react. Luckily, I didn't say that. Our conversation made me adjust my strategy in time.
The harder it is to bite, the more challenging it is. This is the time to test you. However, for now, Chen Xing is just a stock with potential. Whether he can really walk to the central level will only be seen in ten or twenty years. No matter what, it's right for the organization to prepare for a rainy day and rope in some young officials with potential. In the future, if these people walk to a higher level of leadership, they will be able to play a greater role.
Don't worry. I've already successfully built up my image in front of Chen Xing. A good start is half the battle.
The conversation between the two was very short. After Lin Qing hung up the phone, she put away the piece of paper she had written on the table. At this moment, Chen Xing, who had just walked downstairs, accidentally bumped into Li Haocheng, who was walking in. When the two of them saw each other, they were both surprised. Chen Xing smiled and nodded. Li Haocheng, who was a man of few words, came to visit CEO Lin.
Like silent smoke, the two of them brushed past each other. Chen Xing calmly walked to his car and left. However, after entering the elevator, Li Haocheng couldn't help but look at the entrance of the hotel. When he didn't see Chen Xing, Li Haocheng shook his head and swept away the irritation in his heart. At the thought of meeting Lin Qing later, Li Haocheng felt happy again. After leaving in the morning, Li Haocheng's heart was a little uneasy. Seeing that he had finished a few things at hand, Li Haocheng couldn't wait until the evening banquet. He actually wanted to come again. Meeting Chen Xing was purely an accident. Except for the surprise of meeting unexpectedly, Li Haocheng didn't feel strange. The city attached great importance to the inspection of the Gray Group. It was normal for Chen Xing, the acting mayor, to visit Lin Qing.
Haitian Hotel. In the evening, after work, Tan Fang once again came to this place that she feared and hated. In Zheng Guangfu's private suite, Tan Fang, who was wearing a business suit, was expressionless. She was as meek as ever as she told Zheng Guangfu the news she just learned.
The Lu family had already agreed to Mr. Huang's investment. However, it seemed that Mr. Huang was hesitating and didn't agree immediately. Tan Fang said indifferently.
Do you know what conditions they were talking about? Zheng Guangfu sat there casually. The Lu family had agreed to the investment from Mr. Huang. Zheng Guangfu wasn't anxious at all. The one who was anxious should be Lin Hong.
I didn't hear Chief Lu mention this, so I didn't ask. Tan Fang shook her head.
Zheng Guangfu smiled and patted Tan Fang's butt. His face was full of joy. Come, let's take a bath together.
Chief Zheng, go in first. I'll get a bathrobe for you. Tan Fang said.
You're a little lady. Why are you wearing a bathrobe in this room? It's more convenient to do things without clothes. Zheng Guangfu laughed out loud.
Then I'll take mine. Tan Fang changed her words.
Okay, okay, go quickly. Women are so troublesome. Zheng Guangfu impatiently walked to the bathroom first.
Seeing Zheng Guangfu enter the bathroom, Tan Fang let out a long breath. Her eyes swept over the glass of red wine that Zheng Guangfu had just drunk from. Tan Fang's heart pounded violently.
About a minute or two later, Tan Fang appeared in the bathroom.
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Time passed quietly. When the wind and rain stopped and everything returned to calm, Tan Fang glanced at Zheng Guangfu who had gotten off her body. She only treated this man as a disgusting bug crawling on her body.
Chief Zheng, have a drink. Tan Fang got off the bed with a bath towel draped over her. She picked up the wine from the table and brought it to Zheng Guangfu. She also took out a glass from the glass cabinet and poured half a glass.
Chief Zheng, I'll have a drink with you. Tan Fang clinked glasses with Zheng Guangfu.
Oh, you took the initiative to drink red wine with me. You know how to play with me now. Thinking back to the beginning, you cried so hard and almost jumped off the building. Now you've learned to be obedient. Zheng Guangfu looked at Tan Fang in surprise.
Chief Zheng, let's not talk about the past. Let's drink. I haven't drunk with you before. Tan Fang forced a smile on her face.
That's right, we should have a drink. Zheng Guangfu nodded and smiled.
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