At the end of December, the temperature in Nanzhou dropped below 10 degrees Celsius, which was rare. For Nanzhou, a coastal city in the south, this temperature was much colder than previous winters. At night, the streets were much more deserted, and many shops closed early. Only during the day, when the sun shone, would the weather be slightly warmer. In fact, in Nanzhou, everyone was used to a relatively warm winter. A temperature of eight or nine degrees Celsius was enough to make one feel cold. In the north, a temperature of eight or nine degrees Celsius might not even be considered winter.
Chen Xing received Hai Cheng's real estate tycoon, Sha Yuanbao, in his office. Sha Yuanbao had been the richest man in Hai Cheng for the past few years, and this year, the annual rich list was released. Without a doubt, Sha Yuanbao was the richest man in Hai Cheng again. According to the wealth data on the list, Sha Yuanbao's net worth had reached more than 10 billion. Of course, how much of the data on the rich list was fake, and how much Sha Yuanbao's real net worth was, perhaps only Sha Yuanbao himself knew. However, there was no doubt that Sha Yuanbao, who had been the richest man in Hai Cheng for the past few years, did not lack money.
Sha Yuanbao was accompanied by Huang Ming. There was also a woman in her thirties or forties. After a round of introductions, Chen Xing found out that she was Sha Yuanbao's secretary. Sha Yuanbao, who was over 50 years old, had found a beautiful woman in her thirties or forties to be his secretary. Was she simply his secretary, or was she his secretary's part-time mistress? This made one's imagination run wild.
Director Sha has come personally. Your presence brings light to my humble office. Chen Xing smiled and invited Sha Yuanbao to sit down. His words were not entirely polite. A rich man like Sha Yuanbao was undoubtedly very popular with local government officials. Money was linked to investment. When government officials went out to attract investment, they would often visit well-known local entrepreneurs, seeking nothing more than investment. When Sha Yuanbao's flight arrived, it was worth it for Mayor Chen Xing to go to the airport to greet him. As long as it could be exchanged for investment, what was the point of face?
However, Sha Yuanbao's trip was very low-key. Because Chen Xing did not contact Sha Yuanbao directly, but Huang Ming acted as a middleman, Chen Xing did not even know that Sha Yuanbao had arrived in Nanzhou today. Huang Ming just called him and said that Sha Yuanbao had arrived. He wanted to visit his office, so Chen Xing immediately declined the following schedule. Otherwise, he would go to attend a meeting at the Provincial government. The meeting was not important, but it was not important. If it was not urgent, he would definitely attend. After all, it was a meeting of the Provincial government. Chen Xing could not attend it at the moment. In the end, he had to entrust the Deputy Mayor Shao Huadong to attend it.
Mayor Chen, I'm flattered by your words. Sha Yuanbao smiled indifferently. When a person's wealth reached a certain level, he would naturally have a kind of bearing. This saying was obviously very appropriate for Sha Yuanbao.
Huang Jianghua was busy pouring tea. Listening to the visitor's accent, which was a bit similar to his leader's, Huang Jianghua thought that it should be a distinguished guest from the leader's hometown. However, this had nothing to do with him. He only needed to do his job well. As a secretary, it was nothing more than to satisfy the leader at any time.
Mr. Sha was being modest. Chen Xing smiled and turned to Huang Ming. Huang Ming, why didn't you tell me in advance that Mr. Sha was coming today? I could have gone to the airport to meet him. You deliberately let me neglect Mr. Sha.
Chen Xing, you misunderstood me. Mr. Sha called me after he arrived in Nanzhou. Even I was kept in the dark. Huang Ming smiled bitterly.
You really can't blame Xiao Huang. I came uninvited. I contacted Xiao Huang after I arrived, so he didn't know. Besides, I didn't dare to let Mayor Chen go to the airport to meet him. Sha Yuanbao half-explained and half-joked. His gaze swept over Chen Xing and Huang Ming. Sha Yuanbao understood the relationship between Chen Xing and Huang Ming. He knew that the two were classmates for many years. At this moment, seeing that the two were talking so casually, Sha Yuanbao thought a little more. The relationship between Huang Ming and Chen Xing was probably closer than he thought.
It would be unreasonable if I didn't go to meet the distinguished guest from my hometown. Chen Xing shook his head and didn't continue to dwell on this trivial matter. However, Sha Yuanbao took the initiative to come over. He definitely had to strive for the other party to leave some investment. Otherwise, he wouldn't be very qualified as the mayor. He said with a smile, Mr. Sha, is this your first time in Nanzhou?
It's not the first time. I've been here before. At that time, Mayor Chen hadn't come to Nanzhou. Sha Yuanbao shook his head and smiled. Mayor Chen has only been here for about two months.
It should be around that time. Chen Xing nodded. Hearing Sha Yuanbao's words, he felt a little more confident. This wasn't the first time Sha Yuanbao had come. He must have taken a fancy to some investment project. He didn't come here just to visit him. Then he said, Mr. Sha, I'll ask the people from the government office to accompany you. Chen Xing's words undoubtedly meant that Sha Yuanbao was here for an investment investigation. Therefore, the people from the government office were responsible for receiving him.
Then I'll have to trouble Mayor Chen. Sha Yuanbao nodded straightforwardly. Looking at the time, Sha Yuanbao smiled. Today's visit might have disturbed Chen Xing.
It wasn't a disturbance. Chen Xing waved his hand. Even the most important work couldn't be more important than Mr. Sha's visit.
Mayor Chen, you … you really make me feel ashamed. Sha Yuanbao looked a little flattered and stood up. Mayor Chen, I won't disturb your work today. I'll have a good chat with Mayor Chen later. I'll still be in Nanzhou for a few days. I have plenty of time.
That's fine. Chen Xing smiled and stood up. Tonight, I'll be the host. Let's welcome Mr. Sha.
Good, good. Tonight, I'll definitely drink a few more cups with Mayor Chen. Sha Yuanbao smiled and nodded.
Chen Xing personally walked Sha Yuanbao to the door, all the way to the stairs. This was the first time since Chen Xing took office. In the past, he only walked the guests to the door, and they had to be important guests. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the qualifications to stand up and walk them. This time, he walked Sha Yuanbao to the stairs, which attracted the attention of many staff passing by.
Huang Ming walked with Sha Yuanbao. When he went downstairs, he winked at Chen Xing and gestured for him to make a call, indicating that he would contact him later.
When Shao Huadong returned, he happened to see the scene of Chen Xing seeing someone off. He was surprised. After Shao Huadong went upstairs, he smiled and said, "Where did this distinguished guest come from? The mayor actually sent him off personally."
From his hometown, the richest man in Hai City. It seemed that he had the intention to invest. Chen Xing didn't hide anything from Shao Huadong.
Oh, the richest man. That was a big fat sheep. He had to be ruthlessly slaughtered. Shao Huadong suddenly understood. It wasn't strange for Chen Xing to send him off.
Huadong, what are you saying? Chen Xing smiled and glanced at Shao Huadong. He changed the topic and agreed. Indeed, this was a big fat sheep. They should work hard to make him keep his investment.
The two of them joked. Suddenly, Chen Xing remembered that Shao Huadong should still be in a meeting. He asked curiously, "Why are you back so soon?"
Originally, only Secretary-General Liao attended the meeting. He took a call and left. In the end, only the Deputy Secretary-General was left to maintain the appearance. Several people left early. I came out to take a call. I originally wanted to go back for the meeting. But after thinking that there was nothing urgent, I left too. Shao Huadong smiled and looked around. From time to time, some staff passed by. Shao Huadong hesitated and said, "Mayor, let's go to your office."
Oh? Chen Xing looked at Shao Huadong in confusion. He knew that Shao Huadong had something to say to him. Chen Xing nodded.
The two of them entered the office. Chen Xing didn't stand on ceremony with Shao Huadong. He smiled and said, "Huadong, what's the matter?
Mayor, the Procuratorate is investigating the situation of the First Hospital?
Yes, there is such a thing. " Chen Xing nodded. He was the one who had instructed them to do so.
He wondered if there was any progress. Was there really something wrong with Deng Jinchun of the First Hospital?
There were many anonymous reports against Deng Jinchun. They said that he accepted medical rebates and embezzled construction funds. I asked the Procuratorate to investigate. Whether there is any problem or not depends on the results of the investigation. Chen Xing didn't hide it from Shao Huadong. He had asked Xiao Yuanqing to handle this matter. However, it was true that someone in the hospital had reported Deng Jinchun anonymously. The person should also have a certain position in the hospital. In particular, he was very familiar with the new outpatient building and the inpatient building. He told a lot of details. Chen Xing had read the report letter.
Of course, what the report letter said might not be true, but it was enough to investigate Deng Jinchun. Chen Xing had always wanted to use the health system as an example. With such a good excuse, how could he miss it? In fact, Chen Xing faintly guessed that the anonymous person was also arranged by Xiao Yuanqing. Xiao Yuanqing had a close friend in the First Hospital. It wasn't difficult for him to arrange this matter. However, for Chen Xing, it didn't matter whether the anonymous person was arranged by Xiao Yuanqing or not. He only cared about the results. As for the process and how Xiao Yuanqing did it, Chen Xing didn't even ask.
"Deng Jinchun gave me a good impression. He is a person who does things with propriety. I don't think he would do this." Shao Huadong frowned. He was questioning Deng Jinchun, but he was also indirectly defending Deng Jinchun. He couldn't be blamed because he owed Deng Jinchun a favor. Just now, he received a call from Deng Jinchun complaining. Shao Huadong promised to help ask, so the scene in front of him happened.
"It's hard to say." Chen Xing couldn't deny Shao Huadong's words. However, Chen Xing was a little surprised that Shao Huadong would stand up for Deng Jinchun. It was just that he couldn't ask.
Seeing Chen Xing's eyes, Shao Huadong smiled helplessly. "Before, my wife had been treated in the First Hospital. Deng Jinchun personally took care of a lot of things. For my wife's condition, he also did his best. So when I heard that the Procuratorate was investigating him, I asked about it.
"I see." Hearing Shao Huadong's explanation, Chen Xing nodded in understanding. Shao Huadong's reason for asking about this matter was really normal. However, he couldn't help but criticize in his heart. If Shao Huadong wasn't the Deputy Mayor and his wife was hospitalized, it would be strange for Deng Jinchun to work so hard. In the end, he was just doing it for the privilege.
The two of them were silent for a while. Seeing that Chen Xing didn't say anything, Shao Huadong knew that Chen Xing wasn't a person who would give up easily. Thinking that he couldn't conclude that there was a problem with Deng Jinchun now, it wasn't appropriate for him to say anything else. It would be better to wait for the results of the investigation. So he stood up and left.
Of the two cars that left the Municipal Government, Huang Ming drove one and Sha Yuanbao sat in the other. The beautiful female secretary beside him who hadn't said a word just now acted as the driver. At this moment, the beautiful female secretary asked, "Boss Sha, why didn't you tell Mayor Chen that you wanted the land of the Chongbei Municipal Government Guest House just now?
It's the first time you've met him, so why are you in such a hurry? There will be plenty of opportunities in the future, so there's no hurry. " Sha Yuanbao smiled and shook his head. Right now, it was more important to build a good relationship with Chen Xing through Huang Ming. Once the relationship was established, everything in the future would come naturally.
Boss Sha, actually, with your identity and status, even if you went to see Mayor Chen alone, I'm afraid he would welcome you with open arms. Isn't it unnecessary to use Huang Ming as a middleman? The beautiful female secretary was puzzled.
You're right, if I visited him alone, he would also welcome me with open arms. Sha Yuanbao grinned. As the richest man in Haicheng City, he had no lack of experience in dealing with officials. Not only would local officials visit him, but even foreign officials would also come to visit him, hoping that he would invest in them. Therefore, Sha Yuanbao had a sense of superiority when facing some government officials.
Of course, Sha Yuanbao also knew that he had to stop his sense of superiority. In order to pursue political achievements, government officials treated rich and powerful people like them as guests of honor. However, if something happened, the speed at which they turned hostile was also first-class. They would often kill the donkey after it left the millstone. At this time, no matter how rich you were, could money be greater than power? Therefore, it was inevitable that businessmen and officials colluded. Only when money and power were combined could money be earned safely. If businessmen didn't find some backing for themselves, their business wouldn't be stable.
Then why did Boss Sha still want Huang Ming to introduce him? Huang Ming was just a small businessman. The beautiful female secretary knew Sha Yuanbao very well. She knew that Sha Yuanbao must have something else to say, so she asked again. She was also very interested in Sha Yuanbao's answer because she hadn't been with Sha Yuanbao for a long time. She was still crazily absorbing his "nutrition". Communication, especially with officials, was a broad and profound knowledge in this country.
The meaning of our visit alone and Huang Ming's introduction were different. Sha Yuanbao's big, wrinkled hand had unknowingly been placed on the beautiful female secretary's leg.
When I was in Hai City, I accidentally found out that Huang Ming and Mayor Chen had an unusual relationship. I had people investigate and found out that the two of them were classmates since high school and had a very close relationship. I'm afraid that Mayor Chen also has shares in Huang Ming's hotel. Do you think the relationship between the two of them is close? Today's meeting also confirmed that the relationship between the two of them was very good. Therefore, even if Huang Ming's business wasn't big, just based on his relationship with Mayor Chen, his identity was completely different.
If we wanted to invest in Nanzhou City, if we had the backing of Mayor Chen Xing, a lot of things would become simple. However, we didn't have any other relationship with him before. If we visited alone, he would still be enthusiastic and hope that we would invest, but when it came to discussing specific matters, I'm afraid he would only do official business. At this time, it was time for personal relationships to play a role. Huang Ming could always play his role. Sha Yuanbao faintly smiled. This kind of thing couldn't be explained in a few words. Dealing with officials was a technical job. It tested not only IQ, but also EQ. A lot of things depended on one's heart. It could only be understood but not explained. In the future, you would slowly understand after more contact.
Then Boss Sha, you have to teach me more, or else I won't understand. The beautiful female secretary pouted.
Heh, I'm teaching you. Sha Yuanbao faintly smiled.
At the Donghai Hotel in the city center. Ever since Ceng Gaoqiang became the Deputy Mayor, his designated restaurant had been changed to this hotel. Near noon, in the VIP room on the third floor of the hotel, Ceng Gaoqiang and Deng Jinchun were sitting together. Aside from the two of them, there was also Ceng Gaoqiang's secretary and driver. Ceng Gaoqiang's secretary and driver were both brought over from the Health Bureau. Originally, they weren't called secretaries, they could only be called correspondents. Department officials were not qualified to have secretaries. After Ceng Gaoqiang was promoted to the Deputy Mayor, he brought his original correspondents to the city, so he naturally called them secretaries. As for the driver, he had also been with Ceng Gaoqiang for five or six years.
Both of them were his trusted aides. In addition to the four men, there were two women, Qiu Yanhua and Fang Wanhua. The two women sat on either side of Ceng Gaoqiang. Ceng Gaoqiang didn't hide it at all. Anyway, the people present were all people who were close to him. Ceng Gaoqiang was in a good mood.
Compared to Ceng Gaoqiang, who was in a good mood, Deng Jinchun was a little listless. After drinking another half a glass of white wine, Deng Jinchun looked at Ceng Gaoqiang and said, Mayor Ceng, aren't you on good terms with Deputy Prosecutor General Luo of the Procuratorate? Can you ask him to make an exception?
This investigation wasn't initiated by the Procuratorate, so it might not be useful to look for him. Ceng Gaoqiang shook his head and glanced at Deng Jinchun. Old Deng, I say, you're too nervous. Isn't it just an investigation by the Procuratorate? You're scared.
Mayor Ceng was being watched.
He didn't feel at ease. Deng Jinchun smiled bitterly and cursed Ceng Gaoqiang in his heart. It was easy for him to say that when something happened, he would expose Ceng Gaoqiang. The hospital had invested hundreds of millions in the construction of the inpatient building and the outpatient building. Although he had embezzled a lot of the construction funds, he had also taken out a lot of them to show his filial piety to Ceng Gaoqiang. If Ceng Gaoqiang dared to stand by in the future, he would definitely drag him down.
Don't worry, I will help you with the Procuratorate. Just let them go through the motions as much as possible. Do what you need to do. Don't jump around looking for people when there's nothing going on. Aren't you obviously telling others that there's something wrong with you? Ceng Gaoqiang comforted Deng Jinchun. Someone will report you. It might be because of the medical dispute last time. It'll be fine if you settle it quickly. Don't drag yourself into trouble.
Mayor Ceng, I have already fired the doctor responsible. The hospital has given the patient's family a certain amount of compensation. Moreover, the doctor directly responsible has also compensated the patient's family nearly 300,000 yuan. What else can the patient's family be dissatisfied with? Deng Jinchun's expression was a little depressed. He did not say that the doctor directly responsible, Shen Yangwei, was his nephew. Ceng Gaoqiang might not know about this. Everyone had a tacit understanding that there was no need to say this kind of thing. Besides, he had also fired Shen Yangwei from the hospital. It could be considered a ruthless move. Because of this matter, he had recently quarreled with his wife at home, which made him extremely frustrated.
In any case, there would be fewer such things in the future. Don't cause trouble for yourself. Ceng Gaoqiang said again.
Mayor Ceng, I'm afraid that the Procuratorate's investigation has nothing to do with the medical dispute. Deng Jinchun said worriedly. If it was really just a medical dispute, he wouldn't be so worried.
"Don't think so much. Worrying won't solve the problem. I've already asked Luo Kaiyuan to help me find out information from the Procuratorate. If there's any movement, he'll say it." Ceng Gaoqiang said indifferently. The Luo Kaiyuan he was talking about was the Deputy Attorney General Luo that Deng Jinchun had mentioned.
The two of them drank a few more glasses. Deng Jinchun was still worried about the investigation, while Ceng Gaoqiang was a little impatient. Deng Jinchun kept talking, but Ceng Gaoqiang was not in the mood to listen at all.
Director Deng, it's useless to drink so much if you're in a bad mood. Why don't I accompany you to the KTV downstairs to roar a few times? If you're in a bad mood, you'll feel much better after roaring a few times. Ceng Gaoqiang's secretary observed his words and stood up to share his leader's worries. He knew that his leader was surrounded by beautiful women and urgently needed a quiet environment to handle his matters.
I'm not in the mood to sing now. Deng Jinchun smiled helplessly. He looked up and saw that Ceng Gaoqiang's secretary and driver were staring at him. Then, he looked at the two women beside Ceng Gaoqiang. Deng Jinchun was stunned for a moment before he reacted.
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In the evening, Chen Xing invited Sha Yuanbao to a banquet at the reception hotel. After a night of drinking, Chen Xing woke up the next day, still feeling dizzy. After taking a few cold showers, he became a little more energetic. Before leaving, Chen Xing habitually looked at the calendar again. Days passed quickly. Chen Xing thought to himself that it was getting closer and closer to the New Year. This year's Lunar New Year was in late January, which was less than 25 days from now.
This year was almost over. Chen Xing sighed. When he returned to Jianghai for the New Year, he would have to pay a visit to his old leader, Zhou Mingfang. He had faintly heard news from the capital that his old leader, Zhou Mingfang, might be transferred to another province to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. He did not know if this was true or not, but if the news was true, his old leader could be considered to have advanced a step further. It was not impossible for him to become a ministerial cadre in the future.
When he arrived at the office, Chen Xing, who had been in a good mood early in the morning, heard bad news. The Deputy Director of the Public Security Bureau, Lu Ming, had called him early in the morning, and what he said on the phone was not very good news. Lu Ming told Chen Xing that Zhang Qingyang had died in the detention center. This director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, who had only been in office for a few days and was known as the shortest life in the history of Nanzhou City, had died in the detention center in an extreme way. His head had slammed into the wall and he had died on the spot. A letter of blood was left at the scene. It was written by Zhang Qingyang, who had bitten his finger and used his blood to write it. It was a ghastly sight.
But this was not the worst part. The worst part was that the letter of blood left by Zhang Qingyang pointed at Chen Xing, accusing Chen Xing of revenge and framing him. Zhang Qingyang, who was disheartened and helpless, had chosen this extreme way to end his life. Anyway, the general content of the letter of blood was to express a kind of resistance with death. It had to be said that the content of the letter of blood was very f * cked up. If Zhang Qingyang died, then so be it, but in the end, he left a landmine for Chen Xing.
Hey, what does he want to do? Drag me down with him after he dies? After listening to Lu Ming's report, Chen Xing sneered.
Mayor, several people in the detention center saw the content of the letter of blood. When I arrived, it was already too late to control the news. Now, Deputy Director Jiang and Liao Donghua are at the scene. Lu Ming reported to Chen Xing on the phone. He had taken some time to come out from the scene to call Chen Xing. Because there were people from Liao Donghua in the detention center, Liao Donghua also got the news at the first moment. As a Deputy Director, Lu Ming wanted to block the news and destroy the "letter of blood" left by Zhang Qingyang, but he could not do it. Liao Donghua, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, was not on good terms with Chen Xing. Therefore, Lu Ming called him directly by his name. As for Jiang Jiansheng, the Deputy Director of the Provincial Department, who was temporarily in charge of the work of the Municipal Bureau, Lu Ming was still respectful to him because Jiang Jiansheng's position was relatively neutral.
If someone saw it, then so be it. It's not true. If we are too nervous, we will be giving ourselves away. Chen Xing smiled disdainfully. He didn't know whether Zhang Qingyang suddenly committed suicide and did such a thing before his death. He didn't know if there was someone behind this. Whether it was a conspiracy or Zhang Qingyang just wanted to take revenge on him, Chen Xing didn't care about it at all. It was undeniable that Zhang Qingyang's actions would cause him some trouble, but he wasn't afraid of it.
Yes, it was true, but Zhang Qingyang's death … Lu Ming did not finish his words. He knew that Chen Xing understood what he meant. If Zhang Qingyang did not die, the letter of blood would not be a big deal. However, the problem was that Zhang Qingyang was dead. Even if the content of the letter of blood was fabricated out of thin air, it would be magnified infinitely because of Zhang Qingyang's death, which would be very disadvantageous to Chen Xing.
"Don't worry, I have always been a person who is not afraid of trouble." Chen Xing smiled calmly. When did Zhang Qingyang die? Just this morning?
Yes, just this morning. After breakfast, it was about eight o 'clock.
"Oh? Then it was just now. " Chen Xing frowned and muttered to himself. "Did you find anything at the scene? For example, was there anything unusual about Zhang Qingyang's breakfast? "
He could not find anything. The bowl of Zhang Qingyang's breakfast was smooth. There was no way to investigate it. There was nothing unusual in the room.
Did that mean he had finished his breakfast? Did he want to be reincarnated after eating his fill, or was he trying to hide something? " Chen Xing smiled mockingly. Zhang Qingyang was already dead. He teased Zhang Qingyang not because he was cold-blooded, but because he really could not feel any sympathy for Zhang Qingyang. Zhang Qingyang did such a trick to him before his death. It would be strange if he could feel sympathy for him.
He hung up after a short call with Lu Ming. Lu Ming had to keep an eye on the scene, so he could not report to him in person. Chen Xing held his phone and muttered to himself. The news of Zhang Qingyang's suicide had probably spread. As for the content of the letter of blood, there would be many people who knew about it. Next, the follow-up effects of this matter would be gradually reflected. For him, it was undoubtedly the beginning of trouble.
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