At noon, they arrived at the Ming Hua Hotel. When Chen Xing walked into the private room, he was slightly taken aback. Xiao Guodong wasn't the only one in the private room. There was another unfamiliar face, much older than Xiao Guodong. Chen Xing estimated that the other party was in his fifties. His dark-colored Chinese tunic suit was quite eye-catching. Chen Xing's gaze swept past the other party and quickly landed on Xiao Guodong. He smiled and called him Brother Xiao. Then he half-jokingly said, "Brother Xiao, you've been busy for so long and finally have some free time. I've been waiting for this meal for more than ten days.
A few days ago, when Ningning arrived in Nanzhou, he called me. I originally planned to come over, but I ended up getting drunk at noon by the group of cadres in Zhenhai City. In the afternoon, I fell into a deep sleep. Ningning left early the next morning, so I wanted to come over, so I was delayed. " Xiao Guodong smiled and behaved casually with Chen Xing. He nodded and gestured for Chen Xing to take a seat.
It seemed that Brother Xiao should have a few more assistants in the future. At critical moments, they could help him drink. Chen Xing smiled. The Zhenhai City that Xiao Guodong mentioned was a prefecture-level city in Nanhai Province. It was located south of Nanzhou City. The distance between the two cities wasn't close, and it was a three-hour drive on the highway.
Chen Xing knew that Xiao Guodong had been busy with the nuclear power plant in Zhenhai City. He didn't know the progress of the nuclear power plant, but Xiao Guodong was indeed very dedicated. When he first heard about Xiao Guodong through Zhang Ningning, Chen Xing thought that Xiao Guodong was the deputy general manager of the China National Nuclear Corporation because of his family's connections. Later, he learned that this wasn't the case at all. Xiao Guodong had been promoted step by step with his own ability. From an ordinary low-level employee to the deputy general manager, Xiao Guodong had only used a dozen years.
Of course, this was because of Xiao Guodong's own ability, but no one could deny that Xiao Guodong's background played a key role. Otherwise, in such a large state-owned enterprise, no matter how capable Xiao Guodong was, it would be impossible for him to reach this position before the age of forty. This was especially true for the China National Nuclear Corporation. Because it was involved in nuclear power and the military, this enterprise had a certain degree of mystery and secrecy. It was far more arrogant than most central enterprises. The general manager of the China National Nuclear Corporation was a ministerial cadre, not the so-called ministerial treatment. From this, it could be seen that even a provincial cadre would have to be polite to the senior management of the China National Nuclear Corporation.
When Xiao Guodong stepped out of school, he entered the China National Nuclear Corporation and started from the frontline. At that time, Xiao Dingping wasn't the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission yet, but he was already a prominent cadre in the military. He was the political commissar of a large military region with the rank of lieutenant general. Xiao Dingping didn't enter politics or the military. Instead, he entered the China National Nuclear Corporation.
Many of Xiao Guodong's colleagues around him didn't know his background. They thought that Xiao Guodong was just from an ordinary family. Later, Xiao Guodong was promoted quickly due to his outstanding performance, which aroused many speculations. Ordinary grass-roots employees and middle and low-level cadres didn't know his identity, but it was pure nonsense to say that the higher-ups of the group didn't know Xiao Guodong's identity. Xiao Dingping never asked about Xiao Guodong's promotion and promotion, nor did he greet his son once. However, it had to be said that the decision makers of the group made an exception to promote Xiao Guodong because they wanted to please Xiao Dingping in a disguised way. Especially after Xiao Dingping was promoted to the rank of General, and soon after, he was transferred to the General Political Department as the First Leader. Anyone with discerning eyes could see that Xiao Dingping had a bright future. His relationship with the Zhang family also benefited Xiao Dingping a lot.
Xiao Dingping was in a good mood that day. The Municipal Government and the Municipal Party Committee hosted a banquet to welcome him. In the end, it was a mess. The Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Zhenhai City personally came out and tried their best to get me to drink a few more cups. It was difficult to refuse their hospitality, so I had no choice but to drink. Xiao Guodong smiled. The Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Zhenhai City both knew his real identity. If he didn't want to drink, the two absolutely wouldn't dare to let others force him to drink. The main thing was that he was in a good mood that day.
As it turned out, the construction of the nuclear power plant was only starting now. I thought that since Brother Xiao had been in Zhenhai for a while, the construction had already started. Chen Xing smiled. He didn't care about the matters in Zhenhai, so he really didn't know about the situation.
It can't be that fast. Do you think it's that easy to build a nuclear power plant? From the project approval to the design and construction, there are many things to do. Xiao Guodong shook his head and smiled.
"Guodong, you have to change your habit of doing everything yourself. Some things can be done by your subordinates. You are now the Vice President of the group, so you don't have to be so meticulous." The man in the Chinese tunic suit beside Xiao Guodong smiled.
"It's an old habit that can't be changed in a short time. But what Uncle Zhou said makes sense. I'm really busy if I'm too busy." Xiao Guodong said with a sigh. When he turned around and saw Chen Xing, Xiao Guodong suddenly patted his forehead. "Oh, I forgot to introduce. Chen Xing, this is Zhou Dongfang, the Commander of the Provincial Military Region."
Xiao Guodong introduced the man in the Chinese tunic suit beside him to Chen Xing. When Chen Xing heard that the man turned out to be the Commander of the Provincial Military Region, he stood up in surprise. "Oh, it's Commander Zhou.
I've heard a lot about Mayor Chen. " Zhou Dongfang looked at Chen Xing with a smile.
I say, you two don't have to be so hypocritical. Xiao Guodong smiled and shook his head. He said to Chen Xing, "Chen Xing, you should also call him Uncle Zhou. In terms of age, you are not at a disadvantage.
Brother Xiao, since you call him Uncle Zhou, I won't be at a disadvantage if I call him that. " Chen Xing echoed Xiao Guodong's words with a smile and called him Uncle Zhou. He didn't mind picking up a cheap uncle. The key was that Zhou Dongfang was the Commander of the Nanhai Province Military Region. He might need his help.
"Uncle Zhou, look, Chen Xing called you uncle. If he asks you for help in the future, you can't refuse." Xiao Guodong turned around and said to Zhou Dongfang with a smile. He was used to joking with Zhou Dongfang, and they often talked without thinking.
"Guodong, I think you're digging a pit for me to jump into. It seems that I can't be an uncle for nothing." Zhou Dongfang nodded at Xiao Guodong and said with a smile.
Chen Xing listened to the conversation between Xiao Guodong and Zhou Dongfang. Both of them spoke very casually. Although they had only entered for a short while, from their words and actions, it was obvious that Zhou Dongfang had a very close relationship with the Xiao Family. Xiao Guodong addressed him as Uncle Zhou in a very friendly and natural manner. Xiao Guodong seemed to have seen through Chen Xing's doubts. He explained with a smile, "Uncle Zhou and my father came from the same army. When I was a child, I was tricked by Uncle Zhou to do many bad things.
Guodong, you're wronging me. Every time you do bad things, you push me to be the scapegoat. " Zhou Dongfang glared at him and said angrily. At the age of 50, he looked like he was serious with Xiao Guodong. Chen Xing was stunned.
"Haha, Uncle Zhou, don't be shameless. If you continue to quibble, I'll tell you all the things that happened in the past." Xiao Guodong looked at Zhou Dongfang proudly. He was not afraid of Zhou Dongfang at all.
Forget it. As an old man, I won't argue with a young man like you. Zhou Dongfang waved his hand in a magnanimous manner. When he recalled the past, his old face actually turned slightly red. When Xiao Dingping was still the regiment commander of the army, he was only a small platoon commander under Xiao Dingping. At that time, he was only twenty-five or twenty-six years old. At that time, Xiao Guodong was still a ten year old kid. Zhou Dongfang once tricked Xiao Guodong into causing trouble in the female soldiers' dormitory area. Fortunately, Xiao Guodong was' righteous' and did not betray him.
I think Uncle Zhou, you're guilty. Xiao Guodong was unforgiving now that he had the upper hand. Uncle Zhou, you're now the commander of the provincial military region and a major general. At that time, you were still a second lieutenant platoon leader with eleven cents on your shoulder. If Uncle Zhou's current soldiers knew about Uncle Zhou's glorious achievements in the past, everyone would probably be dumbfounded.
Fine, fine, I'm afraid of your mouth. Chen Xing is here. We should order and eat. I'm starving. Zhou Dongfang smiled and changed the topic. He couldn't bear to look back on the past. He used to be a ruffian soldier, a newbie soldier and a veteran ruffian. When Zhou Dongfang was young, he was definitely a troublemaker for officers.
Chen Xing sat aside in silence. It was interesting to listen to the conversation between Xiao Guodong and Zhou Dongfang. These generals in the army all looked solemn and serious, but in fact, they had a cute side.
If he didn't say it, he would have forgotten to eat. Xiao Guodong smiled and nodded. He handed the menu to Chen Xing. Chen Xing, you order.
Don't, ordering is my biggest headache. Chen Xing smiled bitterly. He looked at Zhou Dongfang and Xiao Guodong. Both of them were obviously not used to ordering. Chen Xing simply said, "Why don't we ask the hotel to serve some special dishes?
Anything is fine. We're eating to enjoy the atmosphere. " Xiao Guodong smiled indifferently. He looked at Chen Xing and asked with concern, "How are you doing in Nanzhou? Is your work going well?
It's fine. " Chen Xing smiled and nodded. Xiao Guodong's question reminded him of the thorny matter in front of him. He wondered if he should mention it. Zhou Dongfang was also present. Maybe Zhou Dongfang had a lot of connections in the province that could be of great use to him. After all, he was the commander of a provincial military region. He should have a good relationship with some big shots in the province.
What's the matter? Chen Xing's slight hesitation fell into Xiao Guodong's eyes. Xiao Guodong said with some dissatisfaction, "Chen Xing, if you have something to say, just say it. We are a family. Don't treat me like an outsider."
"Brother Xiao, do you know anyone in the Provincial Public Security Department?" Chen Xing did not pretend to be pretentious at this time.
Provincial Public Security Department? Xiao Guodong looked at Chen Xing doubtfully. He quickly turned his eyes to Zhou Dongfang and smiled. "Chen Xing, it seems that you didn't call me Uncle Zhou in vain. You should ask Uncle Zhou for help."
Xiao Guodong's words surprised Chen Xing. He turned his head to look at Zhou Dongfang. Could it be that Zhou Dongfang had a special relationship with the leader of the Provincial Department?
Xiao Guodong played the role of dispelling doubts at this time. He smiled and said, "When Uncle Zhou was a platoon leader, Deputy Governor Guan was the company instructor. In fact, he was Uncle Zhou's superior. If Deputy Governor Guan had not transferred to civilian work, he might have been a general now."
Chen Xing naturally knew that Deputy Governor Guan mentioned by Xiao Guodong was Deputy Governor Guan Jinhui, the head of the Provincial Department. Hearing that Zhou Dongfang and Guan Jinhui had such a relationship, Chen Xing was very surprised. Then he was pleasantly surprised. This relationship could really be of great use. As long as Zhou Dongfang was willing to come forward, Guan Jinhui would definitely give him face. Then he would have a lot of help in the political and legal system.
It was not necessarily a bad thing that Brother Guan had transferred to civilian work. At least, he was now a deputy provincial cadre, which would not be worse than when he was in the army. Zhou Dongfang smiled. Guan Jinhui was a few years older than him. Speaking of which, this former superior was not as glorious as him now. However, Zhou Dongfang respected Guan Jinhui from the bottom of his heart. He called Brother Guan from the bottom of his heart. In the end, Zhou Dongfang added, in fact, there was no comparison between the army and the local government. After all, they were two different systems.
It was also difficult to make a specific comparison. Xiao Guodong smiled and nodded in agreement. It was actually meaningless to say who had a higher rank between Zhou Dongfang and Guan Jinhui. However, if there was a comparison, both of them were at the deputy ministerial level. This was based on the comparison between the army and the local cadre. Generally speaking, a regimental cadre in the army was equivalent to a divisional cadre, a divisional cadre was equivalent to a prefectural cadre, and an army-level cadre was equivalent to a provincial-level cadre. It should be mentioned that the provincial-level cadre mentioned in the document referred to deputy provincial level and deputy ministerial level. Only the commander of a large military region was equivalent to a provincial-level cadre.
A certain large military region and the local Provincial Party Committee had jointly issued an agreement on the order of the reports of both parties in the regular news report. If the military and the local party and government leaders were to attend an event organized by a local organization, the order in the regular news report was: Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Commander of the large military region, Governor, Political Commissar of the large military region … If it was an event organized by the military, the order in the news report was: Commander of the large military region, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Governor, Political Commissar of the large military region.
Therefore, there was no difference in rank between the Commander of the large military region, Political Commissar, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Governor. They were all at the ministerial level. Of course, there was no difference in rank, but there was a difference in status. For example, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and the Governor were both at the ministerial level, but there was a difference in status between them.
As the Commander of the provincial military region, Zhou Dongfang was a Commander-in-Chief, while Guan Jinhui was the Deputy Governor and the Director of the Provincial Department. Both of them were at the deputy provincial level. Neither of them had a higher rank than the other. However, there was one thing that had to be said. When a Commander-in-Chief transferred to the local government, they would usually be demoted. When a Commander-in-Chief transferred to the local government, it would be a blessing if he could get a deputy divisional level position. This was under the condition that there was someone behind him to take care of him.
Zhou Dongfang was only in his early fifties, but he was already the commander of a provincial military district. His future in the military was just as bright, so it was meaningless to compare him to Guan Jinhui. However, in the eyes of outsiders, Guan Jinhui was far worse than Zhou Dongfang, because Guan Jinhui was approaching his sixties. A deputy provincial cadre was his limit. When he reached 60, Guan Jinhui would definitely have to retire to the second line. The age limit in the military was relatively loose, so no one dared to speculate what level Zhou Dongfang could reach in the future.
Xiao Guodong and Zhou Dongfang chatted for a while. Then Zhou Dongfang looked at Chen Xing. Chen Xing, you're the Acting Mayor now. Do you still need to personally worry about a case?
Brother Xiao might not know this, but the situation in Nanzhou City is far too complicated. The local faction's influence is deeply rooted and intertwined. I have the title of Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Acting Mayor on top of my head, but I can't control people at all. There are many people below me who don't buy it. I'm not afraid that Brother Xiao will laugh at me, but I can't even command the City Public Security Bureau.
There's such a thing? Xiao Guodong was astonished. He turned to Zhou Dongfang for confirmation.
Guodong, don't look at me. I don't know about this kind of thing. I don't pay much attention to local affairs. Zhou Dongfang smiled and shook his head. The military and the local government were separated. The military and the local government didn't interfere with each other. Zhou Dongfang only cared about his own army. The communication with the local government was mostly handled by the political commissar. Whether it was the provincial military or the city military subdivision, the political commissar of the military region was a member of the standing committee of the local party committee. This was to facilitate the coordination between the army and the local government.
As Zhou Dongfang spoke, he turned to Chen Xing and smiled. "Chen Xing, is your matter important? Do you want me to call Deputy Governor Guan now and ask him if he has time to come over?
It would be best if Deputy Governor Guan could come over now. I'll have to trouble you, Uncle Zhou. " Chen Xing smiled. How could he let go of such an opportunity?
You've already called me uncle. I can't be your uncle for nothing. Zhou Dongfang smiled. He hadn't sat down and chatted with Guan Jinhui for a long time. It would be a good opportunity to chat with him today.
After saying that, Zhou Dongfang took out his phone and called Guan Jinhui. As soon as the phone was connected, Zhou Dongfang smiled. "Deputy Governor Guan, do you have time to come out at noon? Or do you need to make an appointment in advance?"
"Oh, what a rare guest. Did the sun rise from the west today?" Guan Jinhui teased Zhou Dongfang at the other end of the phone. It was obvious that they were close.
After joking with each other, Guan Jinhui asked Zhou Dongfang where he was. He told Zhou Dongfang that he would come over soon. Zhou Dongfang hung up the phone with a smile.
Deputy Governor Guan respected Uncle Zhou a lot. As soon as he heard it was Uncle Zhou's call, he wanted to come over immediately. Xiao Guodong smiled.
If you called, wouldn't Brother Guan come faster? Zhou Dongfang smiled and stared at Xiao Guodong. The two joked as if no one else was present. They didn't treat Chen Xing as an outsider. Xiao Guodong and Chen Xing were relatives by marriage. Zhou Dongfang had a close relationship with the Xiao Family. Speaking of which, Zhou Dongfang was Xiao Dingping's hardcore supporter in the army. Because of this intertwined relationship, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the three of them shared the same interests.
Guan Jinhui was very fast. He arrived in less than ten minutes. The main reason was that the Bright Flower Hotel wasn't far from the Provincial government. Guan Jinhui had been in the office in the morning. Now that it was almost noon, he was about to go to the canteen for lunch. He rushed over after receiving Zhou Dongfang's call.
"Ah, Guodong is here too." When Guan Jinhui entered the private room and saw Xiao Guodong, he was very surprised. Then, a trace of joy flashed across his face. He quickly walked over. "Guodong, you're done with your business in Zhenhai? Why didn't you inform me when you arrived in the provincial capital? It seems that Brother Dongfang's face is big. I have to stand aside.
Uncle Guan, please don't say that. I just arrived in Nanzhou today. I was just planning to go to Uncle Guan's place tonight. Xiao Guodong smiled. He knew that Guan Jinhui was joking, but he still had to say a few nice words.
Guan Jinhui walked to Xiao Guodong's side and sat down. His gaze quickly swept across Chen Xing. He saw Chen Xing as soon as he entered. Although it was his first time seeing Chen Xing, it didn't mean that he didn't recognize Chen Xing. Nanhai was the youngest mayor of a prefecture-level city. There was no reason for Guan Jinhui to not pay attention to Chen Xing. Especially since Chen Xing had a relationship with the Zhang Family. Guan Jinhui could be considered to have some connections with Guan Jinhui. He was only able to become the Deputy Governor because Xiao Dingping had spoken up for him in the higher-ups. Otherwise, how could he have obtained his current position?
"Uncle Guan, you should know this person, right?" Xiao Guodong smiled as he pointed at Chen Xing.
"Of course I know him. I saw Mayor Chen the last time he came to the Provincial government. Guan Jinhui glanced at Chen Xing and said with a smile.
Governor Shun asked me to go there last time. At that time, I was busy walking and didn't notice Governor Guan. Chen Xing said with a smile. Not to mention that he didn't notice you last time, even if he had noticed you, he would at most say hello. He didn't know that Guan Jinhui had a relationship with the Xiao Family last time.
"I know. I saw you enter the office of Governor Bao Lai. I wanted to chat with you, but I missed you. Guan Jinhui said with a faint smile. Only he knew whether what he said was true or not.
"You two don't have to chat." Zhou Dongfang interrupted at this time. "Brother Guan, how long has it been since we had a drink? Shall we each drink a bottle of white wine this afternoon?
No, you can drink it yourself. I don't have a wine barrel stomach. " Guan Jinhui smiled and waved his hand. "If you have the ability, go and drink with the old leader. Let's see if you can drink better than him." After saying that, Guan Jinhui glanced at Xiao Guodong. The old leader he mentioned was naturally Xiao Guodong's father.
"I want to drink with the old leader, but I don't have the chance." Zhou Dongfang shook his head. "The old leader has now become a national leader. It's not easy for me to meet him. It's not like when I was in the army, I could meet him whenever I wanted."
"It's nothing. Guodong is going back to the capital after finishing his business in Zhenhai. You can go back with him. Others can't see him, but Guodong can. If you go with him, you will definitely see him." Guan Jinhui said with a smile.
"What a bad idea. If I go to the capital instead of staying in the base, I will be criticized by the old leader." Zhou Dongfang smiled and rolled his eyes.
While Guan Jinhui and Zhou Dongfang were teasing each other, Xiao Guodong and Chen Xing weren't idling around either. Xiao Guodong moved closer to Chen Xing and whispered, "Chen Xing, don't treat me like an outsider later on. Just say whatever you need. If Guan Jinhui can help, he wouldn't dare not to."
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