After waiting for more than half an hour, people went in and out of the reception room. Those who were called left happily, while those who were not called could only continue to wait. Some people left, and new people came in. In just half an hour, waves of people came in and out. Chen Xing could imagine how busy the Development and Reform Commission would be during this period. What he saw today was undoubtedly a microcosm.
When Chen Xing and the others came in, the two groups of people who had been waiting for them at the same time had already left. They had been waiting first, so it was not strange for them to be the first to go in. However, when the group of people who came in after Chen Xing and the others were also called in, Chen Xing was surprised. How on earth did they arrange the appointment?
Only God knew how this group of people arranged it. Speaking of this, Song Zhengming was extremely angry. He had already been denied entry several times. Today, he had dragged Chen Xing along with him. If he still couldn't see Director-General Wang, Song Zhengming would really curse out loud. It was difficult to enter and difficult to see people. This was Song Zhengming's most profound experience during this period of time. However, at this moment, even though he was complaining, Song Zhengming only whispered it. If the staff of the department suddenly came in and heard it, it would be bad. In general, although Song Zhengming was unhappy, he still had a sense of propriety.
Manager Song, we are asking for help. Hu Linjun said at this time. What he meant was that they had no choice but to lower their heads when they were under someone else's roof. They were here to ask for help, so they could only pretend to be obedient.
For more than 20 billion, even if I have to pretend to be a coward, I'm willing to accept it. I'm just afraid that after pretending to be a coward, I won't see any hope at all. How could Song Zhengming not understand what Hu Linjun meant? He said. More than 20 billion yuan was very important to Nangang, especially because of the current oversupply in the steel market and the dilemma of transformation and upgrading that Nangang was facing. All of these had caused difficulties for Nangang. In recent years, Nangang's situation had been going downhill. In addition to the lack of internal corporate reform, external factors had also contributed to Nangang's predicament. Therefore, Nangang urgently needed such a sum of money to inject a cardiac stimulant into itself.
Manager Song was right. For the sake of the funds, it was okay to suffer a little. Chen Xing agreed with a smile. If they could obtain this allocation from the national budget, Nanzhou would also benefit from it. With such a large investment, it would play a role in promoting the economic growth of Nanzhou.
They were talking in low voices. At this time, the staff walked in again. It was the same staff who had received Chen Xing and the others. The staff glanced at Chen Xing and the others and said, "I'm sorry, but Director Wang is not available this morning. If you want to see him, I'm afraid you'll have to make an appointment another day."
What was going on? We've already run a few times. How many more times do we have to run? Song Zhengming panicked and stood up. Realizing that his tone was a little wrong, Song Zhengming quickly changed his words. "Comrade, I'm not in tune when I'm anxious. Please don't take it to heart. Can you give us a definite answer? When will Director Wang be available?"
In order to get this project approved, Song Zhengming was really flexible. He, a department level cadre, spoke in a fawning tone in front of an ordinary staff member. He had to endure his temper. However, this staff member was obviously absent-minded. He didn't care about Song Zhengming's words. His eyes flickered and the staff member said, "I'm sorry, I really don't know when Director Wang will be available. I'm just an errand boy. I don't know how the leader's time is arranged."
When he made the appointment yesterday, he didn't say that Director Wang was not available today. "Comrade, what's going on?" Hu Linjun couldn't help but ask. He was also angry in his heart, but he forced himself to endure it.
Director Wang had an emergency meeting to attend, so he was not available this morning. The staff member answered methodically, and his eyes drifted to other places.
After the staff member finished speaking, he was ready to leave. Before leaving, he seemed to be kind and intentionally emphasized, "You don't have to wait here. You can make an appointment another day. Director Wang will not be available in the morning."
The staff member went out, leaving Chen Xing and the others looking at each other. Song Zhengming said to Chen Xing apologetically, "Mayor Chen, you also came here in vain."
"Manager Song, what are you talking about? This is not only a matter of Nangang, but also a big matter of our city. Our city will fully support and cooperate with you. As long as you can get this project approved, it doesn't matter if you make me wait a few more times." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. At this time, they could only walk out helplessly. This morning was destined to be another wasted trip.
"Mayor Chen, do you want to have a drink at noon?" Song Zhengming looked at Chen Xing inquiringly. He didn't smoke, but he liked to drink. When he was alone, he liked to have a drink by himself. At this time, he was in a bad mood, and it was inevitable that he wanted to have a drink to vent. So he wanted to have a drink with Chen Xing.
"Okay." Chen Xing hesitated for a moment and then agreed. Looking at the time, it was only about 10 o 'clock. Chen Xing immediately suggested, "Manager Song, why don't we find a place to drink tea first? It's not the time for lunch."
"Okay." Song Zhengming smiled and nodded. He seemed to be very casual with Chen Xing.
After Chen Xing and the others entered the elevator, the staff member suddenly came out from the next office. Watching Chen Xing and the others go down the elevator, the staff member took out his mobile phone and made a phone call. "Director Lin, I did as you said. They left."
"Good, good job." The young man surnamed Lin nodded with satisfaction and said in an old-fashioned tone, "Xiao Chen, do a good job. I have high hopes for you. Gold will always shine."
"Director Lin, I will rely on you in the future." The staff member flattered. Before he could say a few words of flattery, there was already a dead tone on the other end of the phone. The other party had hung up the phone. The staff member was stunned and then curled his lips. At least he had done something for the other party, but he was dismissed with just one sentence.
He didn't know if Director Lin had nothing better to do. Why did he mess with the people in those places? The staff member put his mobile phone back into his pocket and shook his head in confusion. He didn't expect the young director to give him any benefits just by doing this, but it was always good to build a relationship with him first. Anyway, he couldn't afford to offend the other party. He just had to do as he was told.
Director Lin was in his office at the moment. The general office was on the floor above the Industrial Planning Department. He didn't have his own office, but shared it with others. However, he was the only one in the office at the moment. Director Lin walked to the window and looked down from above. He happened to see Chen Xing and the others walking out of the building.
Looking at Chen Xing's back, Director Lin's mouth curled up. His eyes were filled with disdain, jealousy, and other complicated emotions. Chen Xing didn't know him, but he knew Chen Xing. Although he only knew about Chen Xing by chance, he had heard of Chen Xing's name many times before. All of this was naturally because Chen Xing had married Zhang Ningning. Director Lin was extremely envious of Chen Xing's rocket-like rise, but more than that, he was disdainful. He felt that Chen Xing had made his fortune by relying on women. Just now, he didn't think much about it when he instructed the staff surnamed Chen to do that. He just wanted to make Chen Xing unhappy.
This time, he didn't know how many days they would have to spend in the capital. Time passed day by day, and there was still no sign of the project approval. It was really worrying. As they walked out, Song Zhengming looked back at the office building of the Development and Reform Commission and sighed helplessly.
I'll help you find some connections in the next two days and see if I can make some connections. Said Chen Xing.
Mayor Chen, I've been waiting for you to say this. If you don't say it, I'll be anxious. Hearing that, Song Zhengming smiled and narrowed his eyes. He didn't bring Chen Xing to the capital to make up for the number of people. Shun Baolai had told Song Zhengming about Chen Xing's background, and Song Zhengming was very happy when he heard that. If Chen Xing could make full use of his connections to help, it would be a great thing. Song Zhengming didn't beat around the bush like Shun Baolai. Now that Chen Xing said so, Song Zhengming smiled straightforwardly.
So, Manager Song is waiting for me here. Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. He knew Song Zhengming's character, so he didn't dislike what Song Zhengming said. Chen Xing felt that Song Zhengming's character was very compatible with his.
Mayor Chen used to work in the Ministry. I've been hoping that Mayor Chen would have other ways to help me find connections. I've begged my grandparents and visited all kinds of gods, but it didn't work. So, I could only turn to Mayor Chen. Song Zhengming smiled and told the truth. He didn't mention that Chen Xing had the Zhang family's background. It was enough for him to know.
It seems that Manager Song and I fell into your trap when we came to the capital. Chen Xing joked.
They talked and laughed as they got in the car. Chen Xing didn't know that there was a pair of eyes watching him from upstairs.
At noon, they had lunch in a Hong Kong and Cantonese restaurant. Although it wasn't a five-star hotel, the decoration of the restaurant was very high-end. The expenses here were not cheaper than those in five-star hotels. This restaurant was not far from Nangang's contact point in the capital. Song Zhengming highly recommended this restaurant and couldn't stop praising the taste of the food. After he came here once, he basically came here every time he came to the capital. Firstly, it was not far from the office. Secondly, the food was delicious. After they had tea in a teahouse, Song Zhengming recommended this restaurant. Of course, Chen Xing didn't mind.
Sitting in the private room with Song Zhengming, they were not in a hurry to order. Chen Xing smiled and said that a friend would come over later. Hearing that, Song Zhengming immediately said that they would order after Chen Xing's friend came over. He asked the waiter to serve another pot of tea and they chatted casually.
Song Zhengming's eyes were very bright. Just now, Chen Xing received a phone call and said that a friend would come over. Song Zhengming was looking forward to it. Chen Xing's work experience in the ministries and commissions in the capital and his background made Song Zhengming look forward to seeing Chen Xing's so-called "friend". Song Zhengming just heard Chen Xing call him "Brother Zhang" on the phone. This made Song Zhengming vaguely guess the identity of the friend Chen Xing mentioned. Song Zhengming was more well-informed than ordinary cadres. His good personal relationship with Shun Baolai also made him know more about the senior management than others. As for Chen Xing's identity, Song Zhengming also learned it from Shun Baolai.
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As usual, Xue Dabao invited a few scoundrels to the hotel for lunch. After staying in Nanzhou for a few days, Xue Dabao ran back to the capital. There were people in charge of the branch invested in Nanzhou. He had always been in charge of the branch in the capital. It was not good for him to leave for a long time. Otherwise, according to Xue Dabao, staying in Nanzhou to pick up girls with Huang Ming was also a comfortable life. Moreover, Chen Xing had the protection of the mayor, so he could do whatever he wanted in Nanzhou. Of course, this was just a joke.
Xue Dabao walked to the hotel with his arm around a friend's shoulder. There were two other people beside him. They were all young masters from rich families. As Xue Dabao walked, he felt that something was wrong behind him. He clearly heard the three words "Chen Xing". He was surprised. Xue Dabao turned his head and looked back. He saw two men a few steps behind him. They were also walking into the hotel. Xue Dabao deliberately slowed down his pace. He was sure that he did not hear it wrong.
In the morning, I deliberately asked someone to tell Chen Xing that Wang Weilin was not here. Didn't Chen Xing leave with his tail between his legs? Hey, he is a typical country bumpkin who got lucky. If he didn't rely on the big tree of the Zhang family, he would be nothing. Now that he has become the mayor, he really thinks he is a big shot. A man said to his companion beside him.
Jiang Cheng, you have nothing better to do. He did not offend you. Why did you deliberately mess with him? His companion shook his head with a smile.
After all, he is the son-in-law of the Zhang family. On the surface, the Zhang family and our Lin family are on good terms, but in private, they are constantly competing with each other. Just because he is the son-in-law of the Zhang family, I have to mess with him. The man called Jiang Cheng curled his lips. He was Lin Jiangcheng, the director of the Lin family in the morning. He was only 28 years old this year. He was the head of a department in the General Office of the Development and Reform Commission. Although his rank was not high, with his experience, it was reasonable for him to be promoted to the deputy director in a year or two. It was not difficult for others to cross the threshold, but for him, there was no pressure at all. The reason was that he was a member of the Lin family. People who were familiar with the high-level circle knew that the Lin family was the only noble family that could be mentioned in the same breath as the Zhang family. The old master of the Lin family and the old master of the Zhang family were both the founding fathers of the country. Their influence in the military would not be any less than that of the old master of the Zhang family.
Although Lin Jiangcheng did not have a high status in a large family like the Lin family, he was still a member of the Lin family and could receive preferential treatment that others did not. In the future, it would not be difficult for him to be promoted to the main department. However, whether he could become a deputy director or not would depend on his personal ability and whether the elders in the family were willing to support him.
Just like you said, he is just a person who got lucky. What is the point of competing with him? It will only lower my value. Lin Jiangcheng's companion laughed in disdain. That natural arrogance was not an act, but he did have the capital to do so. In fact, to an upright third generation like him, other than those who were of the same status and were also members of the Red Army, he did not care about anyone else. Even some of the high-ranking members of the central government were seen as nouveau riche in his eyes. Other than the Zhang family, he basically did not care about anyone else.
Although he said that he did not care about Chen Xing, when Lin Jiangcheng mentioned the Zhang family, there was a trace of seriousness in the man's eyes. No matter how arrogant he was, he could not deny that the Zhang family was slightly better than them. Although the old masters of the two families had the same status, the Zhang family was able to maneuver through the political and military affairs and had a very solid foundation. This was something that the Lin family was slightly lacking. Now, it was time to see which old master could live longer. Having an elder in the family was better than having a treasure. To a family like theirs, this was a very realistic portrayal.
Brother Guoxing is right. It seems that I have to follow Brother Guoxing's example in the future. Lin Jiangcheng did not know what the man was thinking. He smiled and flattered him. From the way he walked behind the man, it could be seen that the man's status was much higher than his. Lin Jiangcheng had to try his best to please him. The man was Lin Guoxing, the real direct descendant of the Lin family.
Xue Dabao almost pricked up his ears to listen to their conversation. Seeing that the two of them had entered the elevator, Xue Dabao finally stopped. He muttered in his heart, "Chen Xing is in the capital?
Brothers, eat first. I have something to do and have to leave first. " Xue Dabao knew that Chen Xing was in the capital, so he could not be bothered to eat with his group of scoundrels. He said that he wanted to leave.
Tsk, Dabao, what's going on? You said that you wanted to come out for a drink at noon. We haven't even eaten yet, and you have already left. That's not good enough. " The man who had his arm around Xue Dabao's shoulder said unhappily.
No, he suddenly remembered that he had something urgent to do. Xue Dabao said with a smile, "It's my fault today. Let's make another appointment tomorrow. You can drink however you want. If I frown, I will crawl under the table by myself."
"Damn it, why are you so troublesome? How dare you call us out for a drink?" The other man cursed. "If you have something to do, get out. We can drink slowly and wait for you to come back."
"Okay, I will try my best. If I can come back, I will. If I can't, there is nothing I can do. You guys drink to your heart's content. If I don't come back, don't wait for me." Xue Dabao smiled and walked out. They were not his best friends. They were just fair-weather friends who had invested in some businesses together. Although they called each other brothers, they were actually just like that. They got along well with each other, but they would immediately turn against each other when there was a conflict of interest.
When Xue Dabao walked to the parking lot outside, he immediately took out his mobile phone and called Chen Xing. "Chen Xing, are you back in the capital?
I just came back yesterday. Why are you like a dog? Your nose is so sensitive. You actually know that I'm back. " Chen Xing scolded him with a smile. It was not taboo for them to joke. Chen Xing was surprised that the other party knew that he was back as soon as he came back.
"My nose is not as sensitive as a dog's. I just heard someone talking and knew that you were in the capital. Where are you now? I will come to you right away. " Xue Dabao said with a smile.
"I am … at a Hong Kong and Cantonese restaurant nearby. I am about to have a meal. You can come over." Chen Xing said with a smile. Anyway, Xue Dabao was not a member of the system. Chen Xing did not think that there was anything to avoid.
"Manager Song, another friend wants to come over for a meal. Manager Song, you won't mind, right?" After hanging up the phone, Chen Xing said to Song Zhengming with a smile. He had to say hello to Song Zhengming.
"What did Mayor Chen say? How many friends do you have? The more the better. I like lively places. I will feel lonely if there are fewer people." Song Zhengming said straightforwardly.
Chen Xing nodded with a smile. He liked Song Zhengming's character. Moreover, Song Zhengming worked in a business. It was relatively easy to deal with Song Zhengming.
As they were talking, Chen Xing's mobile phone rang again. He picked it up and saw that it was Zhang Ming. Chen Xing picked it up immediately. "Brother Zhang, have you arrived?
Yes, just arrived. Which room are you in? I will park the car and go up. " Zhang Ming drove the car into the parking lot.
"Brother Zhang, park the car and walk in slowly. I will go down to pick you up." Chen Xing said with a smile.
"Mayor Chen, I will go down with you." Song Zhengming had already pricked up his ears. When he heard the words "Brother Zhang", Song Zhengming's eyes lit up again. He stood up without saying anything.
"Okay." Chen Xing was stunned for a moment. He looked at Song Zhengming doubtfully and then nodded. Obviously, Song Zhengming had guessed something.
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