It was just now. Fang Wanhua propped herself up and sat up.
Did the people from the Procuratorate go directly to the branch office? Ceng Gaoqiang asked. He didn't care about Ma Jiang. He was still hugging his wife, so it would be strange if he cared about Ma Jiang's life or death. However, Ma Jiang's matter was related to Chen Xing. Yesterday, Ma Jiang came to him again and said that Chen Xing asked him to go with him to explain. It had only been a day, and today, Fang Wanhua said that the people from the Procuratorate were investigating Ma Jiang. Ceng Gaoqiang had a bad feeling for no reason. Ma Jiang had nothing to do with him, but if Chen Xing used this as an excuse to attack the health system, it would not be good news for him.
No, it was still in the secret investigation stage. Ma Jiang said that he had a friend who knew a case officer from the Procuratorate, so he got the news. Fang Wanhua had a faint look of worry on her face. Her husband was being investigated, so she was naturally in a bad mood. Today, she took the initiative to look for Ceng Gaoqiang because she wanted to tell him about this. Of course, the main purpose was to ask Ceng Gaoqiang for help and see if he could stop the investigation.
I didn't know that your husband had such a wide network. Ceng Gaoqiang smiled.
Chief Zeng, don't be sarcastic. He is just a small squadron leader. What kind of people can he know? If he is really capable, the people from the Procuratorate will not investigate him. They are all people who bully the weak and fear the strong. In this day and age, there are so many corrupt officials. Why don't they investigate them? Fang Wanhua punched Ceng Gaoqiang lightly to express her dissatisfaction. Her expression was more like a spoiled child.
Hey, aren't you scolding me indirectly? Ceng Gaoqiang looked at Fang Wanhua with a smile.
Director Ceng, I didn't mean that. Fang Wanhua explained. Even though she had already scolded Ceng Gaoqiang a thousand times in her heart, she had to deny it now.
Director Ceng, give me an answer. Are you going to help or not? Fang Wanhua saw that Ceng Gaoqiang didn't say anything, so she asked helplessly.
Help? How can I help? Ceng Gaoqiang deliberately frowned. Your husband was caught red-handed by Chen Xing, and no one could save him. Do you think it was a coincidence that the Procuratorate investigated him? If it wasn't for Chen Xing's instructions, I don't believe that the Procuratorate would suddenly investigate your husband after just one day.
Director Zeng, I know you are resourceful, and you must have a way. Fang Wanhua said anxiously. Ma Jiang occasionally received red packets, and the amount wasn't much. It wasn't illegal at all. Moreover, he wasn't the only one who received the red packets. I heard from him that the captain of his brigade had received a lot of money. He even had several houses.
Other people collecting money is their business. At least they are not caught in the act. Your husband is unlucky and can't blame others. Ceng Gaoqiang curled his lips. Although he didn't like Chen Xing, he didn't want to stand up for a small character like Ma Jiang. In the end, he only dared to be arrogant in private. No matter what, Chen Xing was the mayor of a city, and he was just a director. The gap between the two was insurmountable. Although he firmly believed that Chen Xing couldn't touch him, he didn't want to take the initiative to cause trouble.
Director Ceng, at least he was taken advantage of by you. He wanted to ask you for a favor, but you didn't even agree. To think that he was so obedient to you. I haven't even done so much for Ma Jiang. Fang Wanhua could only use a woman's unique skill and act coquettishly in front of Ceng Gaoqiang. She knew that Ceng Gaoqiang was amenable to coaxing but not coercion.
Is that so? Then tell me, how did Ma Jiang become a squadron leader? Recently, he was promoted to deputy commander. Who do you think helped him? Ceng Gaoqiang looked at Fang Wanhua with a faint smile. He was the one who didn't live up to expectations. If it weren't for this incident, he would definitely be promoted to deputy commander. Now, he couldn't even protect himself. He could only blame himself.
Ceng Gaoqiang's words made Fang Wanhua speechless. She couldn't say anything to refute him. Instead, she continued to flatter him. Director Ceng, then help me again. Ma Jiang isn't a big problem. I believe that with Director Ceng's help, it will definitely be successful.
Don't flatter me. I won't fall for that. Ceng Gaoqiang snorted. If I can help, I will. But now that he is on Chen Xing's list, I don't want to stand up for him.
Director Ceng …
Don't call me that. It's useless even if you call me that a few hundred times. Ceng Gaoqiang curled his lips.
Director Zeng, for my sake, can't you reach out and help Ma Jiang a little? Fang Wanhua continued to plead.
It's not that I don't want to help. It's just that it's too difficult. Ceng Gaoqiang sighed helplessly and pretended to be in a difficult position. "It's not that I can't try to help, but it's too risky. If I'm targeted by Chen Xing, I'll be in danger too. If I take such a big risk to help your husband, shouldn't you reward me?"
How does Director Ceng want me to reward you? He's already given you the person. How else can I reward you? Fang Wanhua glanced at Ceng Gaoqiang shyly. It wasn't difficult for her to pretend to be shy like a little girl. She was secretly happy that Ceng Gaoqiang was relieved. At this moment, she didn't think too much about it.
You don't need to do anything. Just bring your sister here to have a meal with me. Ceng Gaoqiang smiled. That smile, no matter how you looked at it, made people feel that he was up to no good.
Seeing that Fang Wanhua didn't say anything and even looked at him with a vigilant gaze, Ceng Gaoqiang smacked his lips. Tsk, what kind of look is that? I just want to treat you two to a meal out of goodwill. What are you thinking?
It would be strange if you had good intentions. Fang Wanhua secretly cursed. If Ceng Gaoqiang's words could be trusted, then pigs could climb trees. Others might not know, but how could she not know what kind of person Ceng Gaoqiang was? Ceng Gaoqiang saw her sister by chance once, and Ceng Gaoqiang couldn't forget her. If someone said that he didn't like her young and beautiful sister, Fang Wanhua wouldn't believe it.
Wanhua, it's up to you whether you help your husband or not. Ceng Gaoqiang smiled calmly. If you meet my little request, I'll help your husband. Think about it yourself. This is not a loss to you at all. I'm just treating you two to a meal. Speaking of which, I'm the one who's at a disadvantage. I don't know what you're thinking.
When I go back, I'll ask my sister when she's free. I'll ask her out. Fang Wanhua hesitated for a moment and bit her lip. This time, she didn't refuse, but she didn't really agree either. At this moment, her response to Ceng Gaoqiang was nothing more than an excuse. However, it was related to her husband. Fang Wanhua didn't know whether she should really ask her sister out. At this moment, Fang Wanhua was undoubtedly struggling fiercely in the depths of her heart.
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Chen Xing arrived at the hotel on time in the evening. Song Zhengming had already arrived one step earlier than him. As soon as Song Zhengming saw Chen Xing, he immediately smiled and stood up to greet him. Mayor Chen.
Manager Song, it's not easy to have a meal with you. Chen Xing took a step forward and shook hands with Song Zhengming, joking.
Mayor Chen's words made me feel even more ashamed. Song Zhengming shook his head with a smile. I have to apologize to Mayor Chen for today's meal.
They chatted for a while and then took their seats. Song Zhengming called the waiter to serve the dishes. This was the hotel where he had dinner, so he didn't need to order any dishes. Just now, he had asked the waiter to serve the dishes according to the old rules. Not long after, the dishes were served. Song Zhengming opened a bottle of Maotai and poured himself half a glass. He smiled and said, Mayor Chen, this glass of wine is to apologize to you.
After saying that, Song Zhengming drank half a glass of white wine. Chen Xing shook his head and said with a smile, Manager Song, I was just joking. Aren't you making it difficult for me? I don't have a high tolerance for alcohol. I think you want me to go out tonight on a stretcher.
It's not a big deal. We don't have to work at night. It's okay to get drunk tonight. Song Zhengming smiled and pointed at the two bottles of Feitian Maotai on the table. We won't drink much tonight. We just need to finish these two bottles.
Manager Song, are you planning a Hongmen Banquet tonight? Chen Xing was stunned and then shook his head like a rattle.
I don't dare to plan a Hongmen Banquet in front of Mayor Chen. Otherwise, if something goes wrong during the project approval, I will have no place to cry. Song Zhengming said with a smile. The new project of Nangang was still waiting for the final procedures. Although there had been good news from the Ministry, Song Zhengming didn't dare to relax at the moment when the dust was really settled. If there were any changes in the final procedures, he would inevitably have to go to the capital for urgent public relations. At that time, he might have to use his relationship with the Zhang family. This would require Chen Xing's help.
They chatted and laughed for a while, and the atmosphere became much more cheerful. Hearing Song Zhengming talking about the project approval, Chen Xing also asked with concern, "There should be no problem with the Development and Reform Commission, right?"
At present, there was no problem. But before the final approval, no one knew whether there would be unexpected problems. Therefore, he still had to wait for the approval before he could really rest assured. Song Zhengming said with a wry smile, "In fact, our group is now preparing a celebration party, but we dare not make it public. We are all doing it in a low-key manner. We only dare to make it public after the approval.
I believe there will be no big problem. " Chen Xing said with a smile.
After talking about the new project of Nangang for a while, Chen Xing changed the topic and said, "Manager Song, I want to trouble you with something. I don't know if you can help me."
"Mayor Chen, are you treating me like an outsider? What's the relationship between us?" "We fought side by side in the capital a few days ago. Don't be so polite. Mayor Chen, if you have anything to ask, just tell me. If I can help, I will definitely do it." Song Zhengming said loudly.
"Then I will say it directly." Chen Xing nodded with a smile. When he was running projects in the capital, he had some understanding of Song Zhengming's character. Chen Xing knew that Song Zhengming's forthrightness at this moment was not fake, so he said directly, "Manager Song, the province originally planned to invest in the expansion of the petrochemical industrial base on the basis of the Nanzhou petrochemical industrial zone. I heard that there have been some changes in the past few days. Can you help me inquire about it?"
"Isn't this something that has been decided for a long time?" Song Zhengming looked at Chen Xing in confusion. The petrochemical industrial base had been investigated and demonstrated for a long time. From the initial idea to the final decision to settle in Nanzhou and expand on the basis of the Nanzhou petrochemical industrial zone, this process lasted for no less than two years. Now, it was nothing more than the official documents. However, the settlement in Nanzhou was already a done deal. Even Song Zhengming knew about this. At this moment, when he heard Chen Xing's words, Song Zhengming was also confused.
"It was originally a done deal, but I don't know why there was a sudden change. Therefore, I hope that Manager Song can help me inquire about it. If there is really a change, I hope that Manager Song can help me put in a good word for Nanzhou in front of the provincial leaders." Chen Xing said with a smile. He didn't say that Song Zhengming and Governor Shun Baolai had a good personal relationship. This was originally a matter of one's heart. It was enough to know about it. There was no need to point it out.
Recently, I have been busy with our group's new project, so I really don't know about this. Okay, I will go to the Provincial government tomorrow and ask for you, Mayor Chen. Song Zhengming said with a smile and agreed without hesitation.
"Thank you, Manager Song. In order to express my gratitude to Manager Song, I have to propose a toast to Manager Song." Chen Xing raised his glass to Song Zhengming.
Mayor Chen proposed a toast to me, so I have to propose a toast in return. Song Zhengming smiled and drank it in one gulp. Very quickly, he filled his glass again to propose a toast to Chen Xing.
"Manager Song, are you really going to let me go out tonight?" Chen Xing watched Song Zhengming drink white wine as if it was plain water. He couldn't help but smile bitterly.
…
At night, when he came out of the private room dizzily, Chen Xing felt that he was floating when he walked. Fortunately, his mind was still clear. On the other hand, Song Zhengming looked like nothing had happened. Chen Xing had seen Song Zhengming's alcohol tolerance in the capital city, so it was not strange at all.
"Mayor Chen, are you okay? Should I ask the driver to send you back?" Song Zhengming looked at Chen Xing with concern.
"No, my driver is waiting downstairs." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head.
They said goodbye downstairs. Song Zhengming sent Chen Xing to the car, waved goodbye, and then got in the car and left. Sitting in the car, Chen Xing rubbed his temples. Tonight, he was almost drunk by Song Zhengming.
"Xiao Li, after you send me to Huaishan Road, you can go back first. Don't wait for me." Chen Xing told Li Yong, who was in the front.
"Okay."
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