In the office, Chen Xing smiled and invited Shao Huadong to sit down. Comrade Huadong, you seem to be in a good state of mind. I think something good must have happened. Your wife's recovery is going well, right?
She's recovering well and has safely passed the observation period. She can be discharged in a few days. Shao Huadong smiled and nodded. His wife's recovery had finally put down a burden that had been weighing on him for many years. It was as if a burden had been removed from his body, and he had a different spirit than before. I came back yesterday afternoon. There's a lot of work here, and I've been on leave for a few days as the deputy mayor. I think I can be ranked first among the most incompetent city leaders this year.
You can't say it like that. Everyone has some personal matters. It's normal to take a few days off. Besides, you can't judge an incompetent leader based on this. We have to look at whether you've done your job well, how much you've done for the people, and how your evaluation is among the staff. There are many comprehensive factors that have to be considered. I think you can at least be ranked in the top three. Chen Xing said half-jokingly. The impression Shao Huadong gave him was that he was one of the many leaders in Nanzhou City who were truly willing to do things. He was also one of the few local cadres who left a good impression on him.
Mayor Chen praises me so highly. I don't deserve it. Shao Huadong shook his head and skipped the topic. I wanted to go to Mayor Chen's place first, but I only found out that you went to the town below.
Yesterday, I went to the Cancer Village in Harbor Town with people from the foundation from the capital. Chen Xing said.
That's right. Now there are social welfare organizations that want to provide some help to the people in the Cancer Village. This is a good thing. Shao Huadong smiled. It's not enough to rely on the government's help alone.
Well, it's a good thing to have social welfare organizations join in. Chen Xing nodded.
Shao Huadong hesitated for a moment, as if organizing his words. After a while, he heard Shao Huadong say, Mayor Chen, I actually came here for another matter.
Oh, what is it? Chen Xing glanced at Shao Huadong in confusion. After thinking for a while, Chen Xing soon guessed what it was. It must have something to do with Chen Dafei. If he remembered correctly, Shao Huadong was a cadre raised by Chen Tongjin, the former secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. Chen Tongjin could be regarded as Shao Huadong's mentor and talent scout in officialdom. Since Shao Huadong was entrusted by someone, it was not difficult to guess what it was about.
Mayor Chen should have heard of Secretary Chen's son. Shao Huadong looked a little embarrassed. He didn't really want to speak up for Chen Dafei. He knew what kind of person Chen Dafei was, but the old secretary called. Shao Huadong couldn't refuse in any case. Not to mention Chen Tongjin's kindness to him, Chen Tongjin's connections and the influence he could still exert now, so he had to bite the bullet and come.
Chen Dafei, right? I know. Last night, I asked the people of the Public Security Bureau to detain him. This man is lawless. If I don't teach him a lesson, he will think that no one can control him. Chen Xing said coldly.
Mayor Chen, Secretary Chen asked me to plead for you. Xiaofei is not sensible. If he has offended you, Secretary Chen asked me to apologize to you. Shao Huadong said helplessly. He didn't know what Chen Dafei had done, but he must have been caught by Chen Xing. Chen Tongjin wanted to release his precious son, but he didn't want to come by himself. Based on his understanding of Chen Xing, Chen Xing wouldn't give him face.
Comrade Huadong, to be honest, it's not good to lock up Chen Dafei for a few days. From what I have seen with my own eyes, this Chen Dafei is completely arrogant and domineering. The first time he made trouble in front of the Municipal Government, and last night, he gathered a crowd to beat someone in the bar. The person who was injured was a comrade from the foundation in the capital. Do you think that the city can't give him an explanation? Chen Xing said bluntly. Detaining him for 15 days was already considered letting him off easy.
Xiaofei beat up the people from the foundation in the capital? Shao Huadong was stunned. He thought to himself that this Chen Dafei was really worrisome, always stirring up trouble.
Comrade Huadong, it's not that I don't want to give you face, but this Chen Dafei must be given a corresponding punishment. Comrade Huadong, please understand.
Mayor Chen, please don't say that. I was just entrusted by someone. As for what decision Mayor Chen makes, I will support it. Shao Huadong shook his head. This Xiaofei was indeed a bit outrageous. The main reason was that the old Secretary doted on him too much. When he was in his thirties, he had such a precious son. He loved and spoiled him so much. Now, not only did he have no prospects, but he also used the old Secretary's name to make trouble everywhere. He was almost a bully.
I don't dare to comment on the old Secretary Chen's family education, but based on this Chen Dafei's domineering temper, I think they … Chen Xing stopped here. Out of respect for Chen Tongjin, the former secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Chen Xing didn't want to say too bad, but the meaning was clear. The Chen family's family education was not good. As a father, it was impossible for Chen Tongjin to not know his son's words and deeds outside, but he still let his son do whatever he wanted. As a father, Chen Tongjin was obviously also responsible.
Old Secretary Chen really spoiled this precious son too much. He was reluctant to say a harsh word, so he spoiled Xiaofei's character. Shao Huadong smiled bitterly. He had a lot of contacts with the Chen family. Even now, he often went to visit the old leader with fruits and other gifts, so he knew the Chen family very well.
In any case, this time the Public Security Bureau would detain Chen Dafei for 15 days according to the Public Security Administration Punishment Regulations. Chen Xing said and glanced at Shao Huadong. "Comrade Huadong, I know Old Secretary Chen has helped you a lot. It's not easy for you to be caught in the middle. Anyway, you can say that I'm a heartless person and let me be the bad guy."
"Mayor Chen, what are you talking about? Old Secretary Chen asked me, but I can't refuse him. I'll explain the truth to Old Secretary Chen later. Xiaofei made a mistake, so he should be punished. In fact, I agree with Mayor Chen's decision. It's good to teach him a lesson. Otherwise, he may cause more trouble in the future." Shao Huadong smiled.
After talking about Chen Dafei, Shao Huadong was not in a hurry to leave. He still wanted to ask about Zhang Qingyang. "Mayor Chen, is there any progress in the investigation of Zhang Qingyang by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection?"
"I don't know. The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection has done a good job in keeping it confidential. Even I can't get any information." Chen Xing shook his head.
"Oh." Seeing that he couldn't get any information from Chen Xing, Shao Huadong nodded with disappointment. He didn't have much friendship with Zhang Qingyang, but it was impossible for him not to pay attention to such a big case. Two days ago, when he was still in the capital, he had received many calls asking about this matter. Shao Huadong didn't know much inside information at all. Not to mention that he was not in Nanzhou, even if he was in Nanzhou, he wouldn't be able to get much information. He had no way of getting information from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
"Comrade Huadong, Zhang Qingyang's case is being investigated by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. We can't get involved, but I believe the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection will investigate impartially and will not wrong any good person." Chen Xing said calmly. He didn't know the purpose of Shao Huadong's question, but Zhang Qingyang being investigated by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection was in line with his interests. His words were also conveying his position to Shao Huadong. Deep in his heart, Chen Xing didn't want Shao Huadong to have anything to do with Zhang Qingyang.
After all, Zhang Qingyang had been nominated as the director of the Municipal Bureau and was a key cadre of the city and province. For such a comrade, if there was no conclusive evidence, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection would not take him away. Shao Huadong nodded and echoed Chen Xing's words.
Chen Xing obviously didn't want to talk more about Zhang Qingyang's case. "Comrade Huadong, I also have something to discuss with you. Before the office meeting, let's discuss it first.
Mayor Chen, just say it. " Shao Huadong was stunned. He looked up and saw Chen Xing's serious face. Shao Huadong also became serious.
"Comrade Huadong, I'm considering relocating a few polluted villages around the petrochemical industrial zone. What do you think?" Chen Xing said the idea that had been in his mind these days.
"Relocating a few villages?" Shao Huadong was stunned and frowned. Looking at Chen Xing's expression, it was definitely not an idea that came out of nowhere. Shao Huadong knew that Chen Xing wanted to carry out this matter. Obviously, he wanted to discuss it with him to get his support first. This kind of thing must be discussed at the government office meeting.
"Although the city is providing active help for the treatment of the villagers, this is, after all, a temporary solution. Let's not talk about whether those early-stage or mid-stage cancers can be cured. Even if they are cured, I don't think they can hold on for more than two or three years in that kind of environment. Even if they don't have cancer now, it's hard to guarantee that they won't get it in the future. Can the city always pay for their medical expenses? "This is a bottomless pit. We should not consider solving the problem from the surface, but from the source. Instead of filling a bottomless pit, it's better to solve the problem once and for all." Chen Xing expressed his opinion.
"Mayor Chen, but relocating a few villages is not a small matter. First, we have to consider where there is a place for them to settle. Second, if the villagers relocate collectively, the city must solve the housing problem for them. The construction of housing is not a small expense. At that time, I'm afraid that many people will jump out and oppose it, saying that the city doesn't have the money." Shao Huadong didn't rush to express his opinion. Instead, he assumed that most people would oppose it.
"Yes, the relocation and settlement of the villages will require a large amount of money. Now that the city's financial resources are not enough, most people may oppose it on the grounds of financial resources. However, I still insist on my opinion. We can't do nothing on the grounds of financial constraints. Perhaps many people will say that the city is collecting donations for the villagers, actively calling on the city's cadres and public officials to donate to the villagers. Everyone is also very enthusiastic and has raised a large amount of donations. With the partial allocation from the city's financial resources, the villagers won't have to worry about their medical expenses. By doing this, the city has done its duty for the villagers. However, I don't think so. The difficulties that the villagers are suffering are caused by the pollution of the industrial area. Our government's neglect, connivance, and inaction are involved. Therefore, we must take full responsibility. If we don't solve the problem thoroughly, we can't be considered to have done our duty." Chen Xing said seriously.
Mayor Chen was right. Shao Huadong sighed. Actually, the city's strategy of building the petrochemical industrial area was not wrong. If the city had strictly supervised the enterprises to keep up with the environmental protection facilities in time, such a problem wouldn't have happened. The enterprises in the industrial area also lacked the basic sense of social responsibility.
Some of our cadres, in order to pursue political achievements, disregarded the lives and property of the people, which led to such a big problem. As for the businessmen, it was their nature to put profit first. If they could save some money on environmental protection, they would rather let the surrounding ecological environment be destroyed. Chen Xing wore a pained face.
It was too late to say this now. The urgent task now was to solve the problem. Personally, I was willing to support Mayor Chen's idea, but it was hard to say for the others. Shao Huadong expressed his opinion.
Things could only be done step by step. There was no need to rush. The relocation and settlement of tens of thousands of people was a big project.
The two talked for a while about Big Head Village. It had been half an hour since Shao Huadong left. At this time, He Yijun came to Chen Xing's office and reported to Chen Xing about the two shooting cases last night.
Did you find anything? Chen Xing raised his hand and gestured for He Yijun to sit down. Then, he got up and poured a glass of water for He Yijun. He Yijun was flattered and stood up.
Yes, we found a valuable clue at the crime scene of the second shooting last night. And I have another unexpected discovery. He Yijun raised his head and looked at Chen Xing. I have a friend who runs a small auto repair shop. Coincidentally, he closed his shop late last night. At around 12 o 'clock, someone drove a car to his shop for repairs. There was a small hole in the car that looked like a bullet hole. At that time, my friend was curious and asked if the hole was made by a bullet. The owner of the car said no. He said that the car had offended someone and was deliberately hit with a sharp iron tool. My friend didn't pay much attention to it at that time. Today, I read the news and heard that there were two shooting cases last night. The time of the second shooting was close to the time when the car was repaired.
My friend called me at around 9 o 'clock, and I rushed there. The car was still there. I checked and confirmed that the hole was indeed a bullet hole. I called the owner of the car, but he insisted that it wasn't made by a bullet. At first, I wanted to bring him back to help with the investigation. However, when I returned to the Municipal Bureau, the people from the Provincial Department came and took him away.
Why was he taken away by the Provincial Department? Chen Xing asked confusedly.
The Provincial Department sent a notice that the Provincial Department would take over the investigation of the two shooting cases last night, and asked the Municipal Bureau to leave it alone. He Yijun said.
The Provincial Department would take over the investigation. Chen Xing came to a sudden realization and muttered to himself. Then, he said, "Since the provincial department has taken over the case, let the provincial department investigate it. You don't have to worry about it. The fact that the provincial department took over the case so quickly showed that the provincial department attached great importance to these two shooting cases. This was a good thing.
Mayor, there is another situation that I don't know whether I should say or not. He Yijun hesitated. He had just said that he found a valuable clue at the scene, but he hadn't said it yet. This clue might have something to do with the fact that the Provincial Department would take over the case so quickly and specially emphasized that the Municipal Bureau should leave it alone. However, there was no evidence. He Yijun hesitated whether he should say it or not.
If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you still hesitating here? Chen Xing pretended to be unhappy and said.
Mayor, look at this picture first. It was taken by a passer-by at the scene last night. The picture was taken with a mobile phone. It wasn't very clear, but you could roughly see the driver. He Yijun handed his mobile phone to Chen Xing.
Well, what's wrong with this person? Chen Xing took it and looked at it. Although it was a little dark, he could roughly see the face.
Mayor, in the first shooting case last night, I reported to you that the person who was shot was a policeman from the Provincial Department. You may not have seen him, but the person in this picture is Zhang Yu, a criminal police officer from the Provincial Department. However, he was still at the scene of the second shooting case. He Yijun told the truth.
What a coincidence! Chen Xing said in surprise.
I don't think it's a coincidence. He Yijun shook his head with a serious face. Mayor Chen, this is a little strange. In the first shooting case, Zhang Yu was still at the scene after the incident. At that time, I accidentally asked him about it. He said he came to buy tea and didn't expect to be shot. I asked him if he had offended someone in a case recently, and he said no. But in the second shooting case, he was the victim again. This time, after being shot, he was still not injured, but he chose to leave the scene quickly, as if he wanted to avoid the police.
How do you know he was not injured? Maybe he was in a hurry to drive to the hospital after being injured. Chen Xing said hypothetically.
Mayor, in the morning, he was the one who came to our Municipal Bureau from the Provincial Department. I saw that he was fine and didn't look injured at all. Moreover, I deliberately asked him if the two shooting cases last night were related, but he said he didn't know. This answer is very problematic. He definitely didn't expect that he would be photographed when he drove away.
Listening to what you said, there are a lot of suspicious points. Chen Xing furrowed his brows as he sorted out the information that came out of He Yijun's mouth. He had a vague feeling that something was amiss. It was as if he was trying to grasp something, but he couldn't quite grasp it.
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