He Yijun hurried to the cafe. This time, Chen Xing was waiting for him. After finding Chen Xing's seat, He Yijun sat down with a solemn face. In the first two times, he took the initiative to explain the situation to Chen Xing, and the second time was in the afternoon. In the evening, Chen Xing called him out again. It was already past nine o 'clock in the evening. He Yijun realized that there might be something important.
In the evening, I went to the Crown Entertainment City for a walk. Chen Xing glanced at He Yijun. What he saw was more serious than he had expected.
He Yijun nodded with a solemn expression. He was not in a hurry to speak. He knew that Chen Xing must have something else to say.
Yijun, later, organize a team of criminal police to conduct a surprise inspection at the Crown Entertainment City. Be sure to catch the people at the scene of prostitution and drug abuse. Chen Xing stared at He Yijun and said seriously.
Mayor, this … He Yijun was shocked. He looked at Chen Xing with some worry and didn't know what to say for a moment. There was no doubt that he was quite afraid of Zhang Qingyang and worried about the deep background of the Crown Entertainment City. He Yijun clearly knew that Zheng Guangfu could run amok in Nanzhou City for so many years. Not only did he get into trouble, but he also made his business bigger and bigger. He became the underworld boss of Nanzhou City and a representative of the Municipal People's Congress. Behind him, not only was Zhang Qingyang supporting him, but there must be higher-level leaders involved. He Yijun was not fully aware of this. It was just his guess. But based on his understanding and investigation of Zheng Guangfu and his gang over the years, He Yijun believed in his own judgment.
What? You can't do it?
That's not it. I'm just worried that there might be some unpredictable consequences if we act rashly without full preparation. He Yijun said cautiously.
Full preparation? Is there any need for preparation? When you're ready to check, they've already got the news. If you want to catch the people at the scene, you have to take a surprise action. Your people from the Public Security Bureau have just checked. This must be the time when the Entertainment City relaxes its vigilance. It's the best time to take a surprise action. There's no better time than this. Chen Xing was quite unhappy with He Yijun's reaction, but he didn't show it on his face.
Mayor Chen, I am mainly worried about Zhang Qingyang's reaction. As long as Zhang Qingyang is still in the position of Executive Deputy Bureau Chief, even if illegal activities are found in the Entertainment City, I am afraid that it will be covered up by Zhang Qingyang. In the end, the people who will be pushed to be the scapegoats are likely to be a few managers of the Entertainment City. As for the behind-the-scenes boss, I am afraid that at most they will be scratching an itch, unable to touch him at all. Moreover, if we do not take down the other party in one go, if we are not careful in the future, we may be blamed. He Yijun had a lot of scruples in his heart.
"Can Zhang Qingyang cover the sky with one hand? Can a mere executive deputy director of the Public Security Bureau trample on the law unscrupulously? Yijun, it seems that the current lax, undisciplined and lawless style of the Public Security Bureau has also eroded your courage and boldness." Chen Xing looked at He Yijun and was very disappointed with He Yijun's fearful character. It was not wrong to be cautious, and He Yijun's scruples were not unreasonable. However, He Yijun ignored the fact that he, a dignified mayor, had personally ordered him to handle this matter. No matter how great the resistance was, he would do it to the end. He Yijun didn't show his original expectation for him, which was the real reason for Chen Xing's disappointment.
He Yijun didn't know that it was his scruples that changed Chen Xing's view of him. At this moment, he was still a little hesitant. Looking at Chen Xing's eyes, He Yijun said, "Mayor Chen, if I act according to your instructions, if I find anything in the Crown Entertainment City, Zhang Qingyang can still ask someone to replace me to investigate this matter. At that time, they will have the final say.
Don't worry. Since I asked you to do it, I won't let him mess around. " Chen Xing said to He Yijun, "What you should think about now is which of your subordinates can really be trusted. Don't let the information leak out. Not only will you not be able to find anything, but you will also be blamed by others as you said."
Alright, Mayor Chen, since you've put it this way, then I'll throw caution to the wind. I'll immediately make the arrangements when I get back. Among my subordinates, I know who I can trust and who I can't. He Yijun was full of confidence.
Chen Xing nodded and asked, "What time are you going to act?"
"It's already past nine o 'clock now. Let's set it at 12 o' clock. It's better to act later. Most of the dirty business in the Entertainment City happened in the middle of the night. The later it is, the easier it will be to find out." He Yijun said.
"Well, then 12 o 'clock. I will hold the fort for you at night." Chen Xing smiled with satisfaction.
"With Mayor Chen on the scene, I will be more confident." He Yijun smiled and complimented. It was true. Without Chen Xing's support, He Yijun would not dare to have the idea to investigate the Crown Entertainment City. Although he was the captain of the Criminal Police Unit, he was also a person with some real power. If he really did something to the Crown Entertainment City, He Yijun believed that he would be ruthlessly suppressed and retaliated in a few days. Now with Chen Xing's personal guarantee, He Yijun was much more confident.
He Yijun wanted to go back and make arrangements. Chen Xing did not waste his time and asked He Yijun to leave first. Chen Xing stayed alone in the cafe, quietly drinking coffee. Chen Xing raised his hand again and looked at the time. He frowned and thought for a while. Chen Xing called Lv Defang. This time, Chen Xing called Lv Defang's private mobile number.
"Secretary Lv, will I disturb your rest so late?" As soon as the phone was connected, Chen Xing said with a smile.
"No, why did Mayor Chen call me so late?" Lv Defang rolled his eyes on the other side of the phone. He thought to himself, "You have already called me. If you are really afraid of disturbing me, don't call me."
"Secretary Lv, I'm afraid I will disturb your rest time tonight. At about 11: 30 in the evening, can you come to the Left Bank Cafe? I will wait for you here." Said Chen Xing.
"11: 30?" Lv Defang frowned in confusion and looked up at the clock on the wall. It was less than 10 o 'clock. He said, "Mayor Chen, if you have anything to say, you can say it on the phone. If it is not convenient to say it on the phone, I can come over now."
"No, no, Secretary Lv, tonight is a little special. You really don't need to come out now. It is best to wait until 11: 30. It is still a little early now." Said Chen Xing with a smile.
"Why does it have to be 11: 30?" Lv Defang was very curious.
"Secretary Lv, it is not convenient for me to say it now. When Secretary Lv comes over, it will naturally be revealed." Chen Xing smiled helplessly. According to He Yijun, Lv Defang trusted Zhang Qingyang very much. Chen Xing could only keep it a secret for the time being. Otherwise, if he just told Lv Defang that Lv Defang called to ask about Zhang Qingyang's situation, it would be tantamount to wasting his time. Secretary Lv would have to let him rest late tonight. I am really sorry. "
"Okay.
I will go over at 11: 30. " Lv Defang nodded and agreed. The second half of Chen Xing's sentence implied that he must go out. Lv Defang did not want to refuse Chen Xing openly. Moreover, he was also a little curious about what Chen Xing was going to do.
After the phone call, Lv Defang's wife next to him wondered, "What's the matter? Why ask you to go out so late? You are about to retire. If there is something, you can't ask your subordinates, but you."
Who knew what Mayor Chen was going to do? He was so mysterious. He couldn't say it on the phone, and it was too early to go out now. He had to wait until 11: 30. Lv Defang shook his head. At this time, he was watching TV with his wife. It was about 11 o 'clock, and the two of them should go to bed. This was his current life. There was less social intercourse, and more time he stayed at home to play with his little grandson. At this time, his little grandson had fallen asleep, so Lv Defang and his wife watched TV.
"That Mayor Chen is really something. Don't you think about how old you are? A 60-year-old man will definitely go to bed early at night. He just asked you to go out with a phone call. Moreover, you can't go out now. Why do you have to go so late? Isn't this a waste of time? Lv Defang's wife said unhappily.
"I don't think so. If I don't give him face, he can't do anything to me." Lv Defang smiled disapprovingly. For people like him who were about to retire, he had fewer scruples. Generally, the leaders above him wouldn't make things difficult for him. The reason why he agreed to go out was that he was curious about what Chen Xing was going to do.
"Mayor Chen is really young. I guess his parents are not even as old as us. This young man is amazing. He is already a mayor at such a young age. You have been an official for your whole life, but you are only a deputy director. You can't even compare to him."
"This is the difference between the grassroots and the children of high-ranking officials. I walked step by step on my own, while he relied on a strong background. With a strong background, he would naturally be promoted quickly. Every two years is a step, how can he not be promoted quickly?" Lv Defang snorted disdainfully. This was the way of officialdom. Ability was not the most important thing. The key was whether a person had a strong background and whether he knew how to flatter the leaders. As long as he won the leaders' favor, even an idiot could become a county magistrate. If the leaders said you can do it, then you can do it. If they said you can't, then you can't do it no matter how good you are. The current situation in our system is that a mediocre official leads a group of elites.
"You'd better be careful with what you say. If the leaders hear about it, they will make things difficult for you." Lv Defang's wife said with a smile.
"It's not a big deal to say it at home. Let alone at home, I dare to say it outside. Anyway, I will retire in a few months. What are we afraid of?" Lv Defang said with a smile.
"Then, which leader's son do you think Mayor Chen is?" Lv Defang's wife asked.
"I really don't know. He used to work in the Ministry of Education. I don't know which leader in Beijing has nothing to do with him. I guess the person behind him is trying to cover it up. The leaders in the province might know more." Lv Defang shook his head.
"You don't even know. How can you say that he is a prince? You are also making up nonsense.
Have you ever seen someone who was born in an ordinary family become a mayor at the age of 31? "
The old couple bickered and enjoyed themselves. Chen Xing sat in the cafe for a while and received a call from Huang Ming. After a while, Huang Ming came to the cafe. When Chen Xing saw him, he laughed and scolded, "Where have you been fooling around today?"
Tsk, what are you talking about? Do I look like someone who messes around everywhere? I've been busy all day. From the moment I set foot on the land of Nanzhou, I haven't been idle. I've been working tirelessly for the sake of our company's development and growth. Huang Ming patted his chest with a serious look.
"Come on. Fortunately, I have digested my dinner. Otherwise, I would have vomited it." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. Chatting with Huang Ming always made him feel unexpectedly relaxed. He was still worried about work just now, but now he felt much more relaxed.
"If you don't believe me, then forget it. I am telling the truth." Huang Ming sat down with a smile. He did not stand on ceremony with Chen Xing. He called the waiter over and ordered a cup of Blue Mountain. His smiling face soon drooped. "Chen Xing, brother, I am really scratching my head for money. One hundred million is not a lot, but it is not a small amount. It is really not easy to collect."
"Can't Chu Rong and He He Li give you twenty or thirty million by selling their pots and pans?" Chen Xing laughed.
"That is still tens of millions. The main thing is that the Jinyu Hotel in Ximen County has a mortgage with the bank for a lot of money. It has not been paid off. It is not easy to get another loan, and we lack a strong guarantor. If only you were still in Ximen County. With you, the secretary of the county committee, as a guarantor, even if we borrow two hundred million, the bank will probably lend it."
"Why don't you say that you have a loan in Nanzhou City? I, the mayor, will be your guarantor. It is not a problem for the bank to lend one billion." Chen Xing smiled and rolled his eyes at Huang Ming. "This guy is still thinking about asking me to be a guarantor."
"We don't need so much money. Besides, there is no mortgage. It is not reliable to ask the bank to lend one billion." Huang Ming smiled sneakily. What he said just now was just a joke. After what Chen Xing said, Huang Ming had decisively given up this idea and planned to find a way through other channels.
"If it is really impossible, don't think about the Jindu Hotel. It is a pool of muddy water. If you, an outsider, want to get involved in it, there will be a lot of trouble in the future." Chen Xing said. Although he said that he supported Huang Ming to do what he wanted, deep in his heart, he did not fully support it. The situation in Nanzhou City was complicated. As the acting mayor, Chen Xing still faced a series of headache-inducing problems. He was afraid that he would not be able to take care of Huang Ming.
"Chen Xing, this is a good deal. It is a pity to give it up. If it was not for the situation in the Jindu Hotel, it would be impossible for us to inject capital, let alone exchange one hundred million for forty percent of the shares. Where can we find such a good deal?" Huang Ming shook his head resolutely and refused to give up.
"No wonder Marx said that capitalists dare to take risks when they have a fifty percent profit. When they have a hundred percent profit, they dare to trample all the laws in the world. When they have a three hundred percent profit, they dare to commit any crime, even the risk of being hanged. You are also a typical capitalist. As long as there is profit, you dare to risk your life. Are you really not afraid of being kidnapped again? Maybe they will not let you come back at that time. Although we are speculating that the person behind it will not dare to do it again, speculations are speculations after all. It is hard to say what has not happened. You are really not afraid at all." Chen Xing shook his head and smiled.
"Don't I have you as a protective talisman? Besides, you mentioned me in the office in front of Zhang Qingyang, the executive deputy director of the Public Security Bureau a few days ago. You already have double insurance." Huang Ming squinted his eyes and smiled. He looked like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water.
Chen Xing couldn't do anything to the other party and could only say, "Fine, then I'll support your investment. The biggest problem now is money. Without money, how are you going to invest? If you can convince Lu Chenglong to let you owe him money and complete the equity transfer with your glib tongue, then I'll really admire you from the bottom of my heart."
"Ha, you don't say. Maybe I really have this ability." Huang Ming laughed as soon as he heard it. His eyes rolled around Chen Xing's body. No one knew what he was thinking. "I just don't want to do this now. If it were one or two days ago, maybe I would really owe a part of the money first and persuade the Lu family to sign the equity transfer agreement first."
"It seems that there is something hidden in your words. What kind of wicked idea do you have?" Chen Xing looked at Huang Ming in surprise.
"It's nothing. The secret of heaven can't be revealed, so I can't tell you. Anyway, I have to raise enough money now. Otherwise, I will be embarrassed to sign this agreement with the Lu family." Huang Ming said with a smile. In fact, when he was so anxious about money two days ago, he suddenly thought of a way. He also asked Chen Xing to be the guarantor, but not to the bank, but to the Lu family on his behalf. With the identity of Mayor Chen Xing, Huang Ming was confident that the Lu family would agree to it. This time, Lu Chenglong was willing to accept his capital injection.
At first, the hotel was really in trouble, and the funds were running low. Later, when he was kidnapped, the Lu family became more and more anxious to sign the agreement as soon as possible. At this time, Lu Chenglong took a fancy to his relationship with Chen Xing and wanted to sign the agreement as soon as possible. This was a huge resource of official connections. Lu Chenglong had been doing business all his life, so there was no reason for him to not see the potential benefits it could bring in the future. If he asked Chen Xing to be the guarantor, Lu Chenglong had no reason to refuse. In this way, it was not like getting a loan from the bank, and Chen Xing would have fewer taboos. He didn't think of this method before because his mind was limited to the idea of getting a loan from the bank. Besides, he thought that it would be easier to get a loan with the guarantee of the mayor, Chen Xing, so he ignored the second best method.
"Look at you, you are so nervous. Are you crazy about money?" Chen Xing said with a smile.
"Soon, I'm going crazy." Huang Ming scratched his hair in pain. "Where can I find tens of millions of yuan? I'm not short of money usually, but once I'm short of money, it's tens of millions of yuan. Damn, how much money will fall from the sky?"
"If you see money falling from the sky one day, remember to tell me, and I'll go and pick it up."
"Chen Xing, don't make sarcastic remarks. I'm worried about money. It's okay that you don't help me, but you even make trouble for me. I'm really careless in making friends." Huang Ming said bitterly.
Seeing Huang Ming's worried look, even though he knew that Huang Ming was pretending, Chen Xing smiled helplessly. He actually had a way to raise money, but he had to be thick-skinned. He didn't say it at the beginning not because he wanted to stand by and do nothing, but because he wanted Huang Ming to find a way himself. At this moment, seeing that Huang Ming couldn't find a way to raise money these days, Chen Xing was about to say that he could help, but Huang Ming suddenly patted his forehead. "Oh, how could I forget that there is a rich man among our old classmates?"
"Who are you thinking of this time?" Chen Xing swallowed his words back into his stomach.
"Dabao, how could I forget about Dabao? Dabao is seen every day. Look at how good this slogan is. How could I forget about Dabao?" Huang Ming smiled. Huang Ming immediately beamed with joy. I'll go find Dabao to borrow some money. That kid is a rich man, tens of millions is nothing to him. If he dares to not lend me some money, I'll cut ties with him. I remember that he donated 20 million at the charity gala you organized at the beginning of the year. Hmph, he donated so much money. Now that his old classmate is in trouble, how can he not help?
"Not bad, Dabao is rich. You can go ask him." Chen Xing smiled and nodded. For a moment, he didn't think of Xue Dabao. He didn't need to say his plan out loud. He was thinking that if he really couldn't raise enough money, he could thick-skinned himself and borrow tens of millions from his brother-in-law. Zhang Yi would probably agree readily.
The two chatted and laughed. There was no scruple between old classmates. Huang Ming dared to joke around with Chen Xing. The atmosphere was very relaxed.
After Huang Ming received a call, Chen Xing saw that Huang Ming's expression was very strange. He smiled and said a few words to the person on the other end of the phone. His expression was not the same as before, which made Chen Xing feel strange. He smiled and said, "Who is it? You don't look right."
"It's Xiao Jing. She's coming over."
"Which Xiao Jing? You just met her a few days ago?" Chen Xing was surprised. The name was undoubtedly a woman's name. Huang Ming's expression was also very different from before. Chen Xing remembered that Huang Ming was not married and was very interested. "Good, you brat, you've only been in Nanzhou for a few days. Don't tell me you've already met a female confidante. Look at your eyes, I think there's a chance. Your marriage will most likely be settled in Nanzhou City."
"Go away, don't talk nonsense. We're just friends now. Don't shoot your mouth off later. Pay attention to your image. You're the mayor, don't talk nonsense." Huang Ming smiled.
"It's rare for an old bachelor like you to be able to blossom. I definitely won't cause trouble for you later. En, but I still need to check whose daughter it is." Chen Xing smiled. He was happy for his brother from the bottom of his heart.
"Didn't I tell you, Xiao Jing? You know her." Huang Ming rolled his eyes.
"I don't know Xiao Jing. I don't know where you hooked up with this woman. When did I know her? I think you're blinded by love." Chen Xing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He thought Huang Ming was confused.
"It's Lu Xiaojing, Lu Xiaojing from Jindu Hotel. Do you know her?
Lu Xiaojing from Jindu Hotel? That Miss Lu? " Chen Xing was stunned. He looked at Huang Ming in a daze and then smiled bitterly. "You brat, you really know how to surprise me. It's only been a few days, but you've already hooked up with her."
"Ahem, what are you talking about? We're just normal friends. We appreciate each other. What do you mean by hooking up with each other? You're the mayor, but your words are so rude. You have to be more refined, understand?" Huang Ming retorted.
"Okay, appreciate each other. You two appreciate each other. I'm too vulgar. I'm just a vulgar person." Chen Xing smiled and waved his hand. He was extremely surprised in his heart. He said, "Since it's Miss Lu, then I don't need to look at her. Huang, do you want me to leave so as not to affect your romantic moment?"
Chen Xing said and looked at the time. It was 10: 15. It was still early from the time he told Lv Defang.
"Go to hell, your mouth really deserves a beating."
They didn't talk for a long time, but Lu Xiaojing arrived soon. As Lu Xiaojing came over, there were also two men in suits sitting on the empty seats next to her. They glanced around sharply and then relaxed a little. Chen Xing glanced at them and said with a smile, "Miss Lu, you still bring bodyguards when you go out?
I have to. My father is worried about my safety. He can only rest assured if I go out with bodyguards. " Lu Xiaojing smiled bitterly and naturally sat next to Huang Ming.
Chen Xing looked at Huang Ming and then at Lu Xiaojing. He didn't know whether he should congratulate Huang Ming or worry about him. Looking at the two, it was clear that there was a chance. No wonder Huang Ming just said that he must raise enough money. It turned out that he didn't want to lose face in front of his lover. Chen Xing felt it was funny in his heart.
"Why is Mayor Chen in the mood to have coffee with Huang Ming?" Lu Xiaojing saw Chen Xing's eyes glanced back and forth between her and Huang Ming. Her white face couldn't help blushing. She knew that Huang Ming must have said something, so she secretly stepped on Huang Ming's foot under the table.
"Xiaojing, you underestimate the relationship between me and Chen Xing. We've even taken a bath together, not to mention having coffee together." Huang Ming said carelessly.
Lu Xiaojing was stunned and almost spat out the coffee in her mouth. Chen Xing couldn't wait to cover Huang Ming's mouth with a bundle of tape. He hurriedly explained, "What Huang Ming said was in college. There was a kind of public bath in the school."
"Mayor Chen, you don't need to explain, and I won't think too much. I know that Mayor Chen is married, so … your sexual orientation is normal." Lu Xiaojing said with a smile.
After a few jokes, Chen Xing asked something serious. "Are there still hooligans making trouble in Miss Lu's hotel now?"
"Besides, it's useless to call the police. They still come to make trouble, but they have to call the police. They can sit there for a day. Only when the police come, they will leave, but they still come the next day." Lu Xiaojing said helplessly and glanced at Huang Ming. It seemed that Lu Xiaojing wanted to say something, but she stopped on second thought. Under Huang Ming's encouragement, Lu Xiaojing said, "Mayor Chen, Lin Hong came to my father again the day before yesterday. She talked about buying our hotel again, but she was scolded by my father. When she left, she said that it was useless for our hotel to find anyone. Even if someone invests in it, we will close down sooner or later, unless the hotel is sold to her."
Chen Xing didn't say anything, but looked at Huang Ming intentionally or unintentionally. He didn't know whether Huang Ming deliberately asked Lu Xiaojing to come tonight, or Lu Xiaojing just happened to call. But no matter which possibility it was, Chen Xing wouldn't say anything to Huang Ming. Huang Ming and Lu Xiaojing seemed to be developing a relationship, so it was normal for Huang Ming to help Lu Xiaojing.
"Mayor Chen, it's obvious that Lin Hong is behind all this. She instructed the people from the government to check our hotel, slandered our hotel's reputation, and affected our normal business. Now you are involved, and she can't use the people from the government, so she instructed those hooligans to make trouble. All these are done by her. Mayor Chen, don't you believe it?" Lu Xiaojing said anxiously.
"It's not a matter of whether I believe it or not, but what I can do now." Chen Xing shook his head. "Miss Lu, even if Lin Hong is really behind all this, what can you do to her without real evidence?" Your speculations can't be used as evidence in court. The court wants to see evidence, not personal speculations. Instead of telling me all this now, why don't you show me concrete evidence? I might be able to help you immediately.
Lu Xiaojing still wanted to say something, but she was stopped by Huang Ming's eyes. "Xiaojing, Chen Xing is right. I've heard a lot about this Lin Hong in the past two days. She may even be the mastermind behind the kidnapping of me, but there is no evidence. You can't do anything without evidence. Maybe you want to ask why the police don't file a case against Lin Hong, so that they can find evidence. But you also said that Lin Hong has a strong background in the city. She can interfere with the normal business of your hotel with the help of the administrative power, and she relies on the background in the city. So if you rashly take action against Lin Hong without evidence, it will not be worth it. Chen Xing has just taken office, so he has to be cautious about many things, especially when it involves other leaders in the city. It's always right for Chen Xing to be careful. This is not the time to pursue Lin Hong. The most urgent thing is to get the hotel back on track."
Since Huang Ming said so, Lu Xiaojing could only give up angrily. She originally wanted to ask why Chen Xing couldn't let the Public Security Bureau file a case for investigation. Huang Ming said that Chen Xing also had his own difficulties, so Lu Xiaojing couldn't say anything more. Otherwise, it would be her fault.
Mayor Chen, about my father's case, the Public Security Bureau has to investigate it. My father was publicly beaten and paralyzed. If he hadn't been rescued in time, I'm afraid he would have lost his life. The Public Security Bureau has not solved the case for a long time. They always find various excuses to shirk responsibility. Mayor Chen, can you help us urge the Public Security Bureau?
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