Deng Yi was secretly shocked. He was about to make a note of Chen Xing and ponder when to trip Chen Xing up. At this time, when he saw Fu Youjun's expression, Deng Yi was secretly frightened. He said calmly, "Secretary Youjun, among the people in front, one of them seems to be Nanzhou City's Mayor Chen Xing."
"Oh?" Fu Youjun looked at Deng Yi in confusion. When he looked forward, the elevator door was already closed, and Chen Xing and the others were nowhere to be seen. Fu Youjun couldn't help but turn his head to ask Deng Yi, "Secretary General Deng, are you sure?
I don't think I'm wrong, unless there is someone who looks exactly the same. " Deng Yi joked, but in his heart, he was relieved. It turned out that he was startled for no reason. Fu Youjun didn't see Chen Xing at all, which meant that Fu Youjun's expression just now was not because of Chen Xing. In that case, there was nothing for him to worry about. His son was still in the Public Security Bureau. It was said that it was Chen Xing's idea to make his son bow down and apologize. Knowing this result, Deng Yi was extremely shocked and angry. It was fine that Chen Xing didn't take him, the dignified Secretary General of the Provincial Party Committee, seriously, but was it not enough to slap his face once? He knew that it was his son, but not only did he not let him go, but he also had to bow down and apologize. What was Chen Xing thinking? Did he think that as a Secretary General, he was easy to bully?
Fu Youjun was deep in thought. Thinking that Chen Xing was the son-in-law of the Zhang family, he was also related to that person, so it was not strange that the two of them were together. Just now, his attention was on that person, and he didn't notice Chen Xing. However, since Deng Yi said that he didn't see wrongly, then it should not be wrong.
Come on, let's go in too. Fu Youjun said to Deng Yi, who was beside him, and he had already walked forward. This afternoon, Fu Youjun was hosting a banquet at Nanzhou Hotel, and Deng Yi, the Secretary-General, was accompanying him.
Deng Yi followed behind Fu Youjun absent-mindedly. Following beside Fu Youjun, Deng Yi was too embarrassed to pick up his phone. A call had just come in, but the phone was vibrating without any sound. Deng Yi guessed that it had something to do with his troublesome son, so he didn't rush to pick up the call. He would find a chance to see who it was.
In the private room on the third floor of the hotel, Chen Xing and the others had just sat down when the dishes were served. As Xiao Yuanqing had contacted the hotel in advance, they didn't have to wait for the guests. As a five-star hotel, the service of the hotel was very good.
Hurry up and eat. We still have a long way to go. Xiao Guodong smiled as soon as he sat down.
Brother Xiao, it's one thing to hurry, but you don't need to drive later. You should at least have a drink at noon. Chen Xing smiled and opened the bottle. I have to give you a toast, I haven't congratulated you on your promotion yet.
Go away, don't make a fuss, it's just a normal promotion. Xiao Guodong waved his hand disapprovingly. It was impossible for him to say that he didn't care about his rank. As long as one worked in an organization, whether it was a government agency or a state-owned enterprise, they would definitely care about their status. No one wanted to be stuck in the same place, and no one wanted to be bullied by others. Xiao Guodong was no exception, but he had a unique family background. This promotion was just a matter of course for him, and it wasn't some special promotion. Therefore, Xiao Guodong wasn't particularly surprised.
To be honest, Xiao Guodong's treatment didn't change. This was because he was previously the Executive Deputy General Manager of the China National Nuclear Corporation. Although he was only at the vice-ministerial level, he enjoyed the treatment of a minister-level minister. This time, he was promoted to a minister-level minister, but his treatment was still that of a minister-level minister. However, at his level, no one would care too much about the so-called treatment.
For Xiao Guodong, this logical promotion meant that he wouldn't be able to make any progress for a long time. If there were no accidents, his rank would basically be at the top, and it would be impossible for him to go any higher. This was because his father, as the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, was only at the deputy national level. If Xiao Guodong were to go any higher, he would be at the same rank as his father. More importantly, there was no place for him to go. In the state-owned enterprises, the highest rank was the ministerial level. Other than the few large central enterprises, only the key military state-owned enterprises like the China National Nuclear Corporation were qualified to have such a high rank. Otherwise, a deputy department head was already the highest rank.
If Xiao Guodong didn't plan to be transferred out of a state-owned enterprise to work at the local level, then this would be the end of his life. Xiao Guodong himself didn't have much interest in working at the local level, so it was understandable that he wasn't particularly excited about this promotion. Even if he didn't mention it this time, he would mention it in the future. With the Xiao family's background, he would definitely be promoted to a minister-level minister.
In any case, Brother Xiao, you've gone one step further. I have to congratulate you. I have to propose a toast to you. Chen Xing smiled. Zhou Zhijin, who was next to him, had already snatched the wine from his hand. He smiled and said that he should open the wine and pour the wine. Chen Xing didn't argue with him. At this time, Zhou Zhijin poured a glass for all three of them. Chen Xing stood up and proposed a toast to Xiao Guodong.
"Sit down and drink. There's no need to do that. Just do as you please." Xiao Guodong raised his hand to indicate that Chen Xing didn't have to stand up. He clinked his glass with Chen Xing, took a sip, and smiled. "Chen Xing, I have to make it clear that I'll only drink this small glass at noon. I won't drink any more after that. If you drink with me again, I'll be angry with you.
Brother Xiao, I remember the last time we had a meal together, you drank almost a bottle of white wine without changing your expression. How can you drink so little at noon? " Chen Xing laughed.
"Drinking is a hindrance. I didn't have anything to do last time, so I drank casually. I still have something to deal with in the afternoon, so I can't drink too much." Xiao Guodong smiled and shook his head. "By the way, I introduced you to Guan Jinhui last time. Have you visited him recently?"
"Yes, I've been there twice." Chen Xing nodded and his heart tightened slightly. Because of Lin Hong's words, Chen Xing began to doubt Guan Jinhui's character. Of course, the main reason was that Guan Jinhui might be involved in the cases of Zheng Guangfu, Zhang Qingyang, and others. Zhang Qingyang committed suicide in the detention center and left a so-called "letter of blood" against him, which shocked Chen Xing for a while. There had always been a manipulator behind this matter. Although he couldn't doubt Guan Jinhui just based on Lin Hong's words, a knot had formed in Chen Xing's heart after all. Moreover, when Chang Shengjun came down from the ministry to help him investigate this matter, he also mentioned that the local public security system had been intentionally or unintentionally obstructing the people in the ministry from handling the case. It was like an invisible big hand was controlling everything.
Chen Xing had no reason to doubt Chang Shengjun's judgment. Looking at the public security system of Nanhai Province, Guan Jinhui was probably the only one who had this ability. If Guan Jinhui was behind Zhang Qingyang's suicide, and then thinking of the letter of blood Zhang Qingyang left against him, Chen Xing felt cold sweat on his back.
"Although Guan Jinhui's character is not good, he is, after all, one of us. If you have any problems, he will support you." Xiao Guodong looked at Chen Xing and said, "You are not familiar with the people and places in Nanhai Province, and it will be good to have a helper. Also, Commander Zhou of the provincial military region is worth making friends with."
Last time, Chen Xing had experienced Commander Zhou's character, and he was indeed a forthright man. Chen Xing smiled and nodded, deliberately not mentioning Guan Jinhui. As Xiao Guodong said, Guan Jinhui was actually a member of Qiu Xiao's big faction. If he really had any conflict with Guan Jinhui, the higher-ups would not want to see it. Besides, Guan Jinhui was the head of the Provincial Department after all, and the public security system was in his hands. Therefore, Chen Xing could not investigate Guan Jinhui. In the case of Zheng Guangfu and Zhang Qingyang, some things had to be buried underground after all. Chen Xing could not change anything. Since the case was over, he would let it go. Chen Xing could not make everything develop according to his wishes. After all, the world was unfair.
"Commander Zhou's son is quite an interesting person. If I have time after dealing with the affairs in Zhenhai, I really want to invite him out to play." Zhou Zhijin smiled.
"Commander Zhou is probably very angry with his son now. Don't make trouble for him." Xiao Guodong shook his head and smiled.
"What's wrong? Commander Zhou has always been strict in his family, so his son should not be a troublemaker. I've met him before, and he is quite easy to get along with. " Zhou Zhijin asked curiously.
He was not a troublemaker, but he fell in love with a girl, and it seemed that he wanted to talk about marriage. Unfortunately, the girl came from an ordinary family in the countryside. Commander Zhou was not satisfied and was ready to break them up. Little Zheng was now grounded by him and was not allowed to come out. Xiao Guodong kept shaking his head and smiling when he talked about this. The Little Zheng he mentioned was Zhou Dongfang's son, Zhou Zheng. Last time, Zhou Dongfang complained to him, which made Xiao Guodong feel funny. He didn't quite agree with Zhou Dongfang's words. So what if he came from the countryside? As long as the girl was a good girl, there was nothing to be picky about. He also said the same thing to Zhou Dongfang, but Zhou Dongfang obviously did not listen to him. Xiao Guodong could not say anything more. After all, it was Zhou Dongfang's family business, and Zhou Dongfang did have his own difficulties.
Last time I went to Commander Zhou's house, the young man I met at the door should be Commander Zhou's son. At that time, he saw that Commander Zhou was talking to me and was about to slip away from the door, but Commander Zhou called him back. I was wondering what was going on, but it turned out that there was such a story. Chen Xing did not expect to hear the gossip about Zhou Dongfang's family, so he was very interested.
I didn't expect that a man as upright as Commander Zhou would be biased by his family. As far as I know, Commander Zhou is also from an ordinary family, and he got to where he is today by his own efforts. His family doesn't mean anything. To put it bluntly, three generations ago, every family was a farmer. This Commander Zhou is a bit stubborn. " Zhou Zhijin shook his head. His wife was in a relationship in college, and his wife's family was also an ordinary worker's family. Although the elders in her family were not satisfied with him, they still respected him for his insistence. Therefore, Zhou Zhijin felt that Zhou Dongfang's behavior was a bit disrespectful. However, he couldn't say that because he was stubborn, which was a neutral comment. Every family has its own difficulties.
Commander Zhou also had his own difficulties, but he could only blame himself. He had arranged a child marriage for his son, but now his son didn't like it. As a father, he couldn't lower himself to go to the girl's family to talk about this matter and force his son to do as he wanted. Now, he had shot himself in the foot. I think he was so depressed that he was about to vomit blood. Xiao Guodong said in amusement.
Oh, it turned out that there was such a reason. But what era are we living in? How can we take a child's marriage seriously? Zhou Zhijin smiled disapprovingly.
They chatted while eating. Xiao Guodong was in a hurry, so he ate very quickly. After a few minutes, Xiao Guodong put down his bowl and chopsticks. It seemed that he was full. At this time, there was a knock on the door. Chen Xing thought it was a waiter and shouted to come in. When he saw the person who pushed the door open and came in, Chen Xing was stunned and blinked his eyes violently, thinking that he was hallucinating. After confirming that he was not mistaken, Chen Xing stood up immediately. Secretary Fu.
Huh? Seeing Chen Xing's action, Xiao Guodong looked back and was stunned. Then, he stood up, nodded to Fu Youjun, and said with a smile, "Oh, it's Secretary Youjun. Nice to meet you.
When I saw you in the hotel lobby, I thought I was mistaken. It seems that I'm not dim-sighted. " Fu Youjun patted Xiao Guodong's shoulder affectionately. Those who didn't know would think that Fu Youjun had a close relationship with the Xiao Family.
Secretary Youjun is in the prime of his life and is not old at all. Zhou Dongfang complimented him with a smile.
I'm old. I'm almost 60 years old. I can't be compared to a young man like you. Fu Youjun smiled and glanced at Chen Xing and Zhou Zhijin. He just nodded indifferently and didn't say anything else. He continued to talk to Xiao Guodong. Guodong, you're going to Zhenhai, right? I've heard about what happened in Zhenhai. In the morning, I also gave instructions on this matter, asking the Zhenhai Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government to handle it properly. I didn't expect you to come personally, Guodong.
Anything related to the common people is no small matter. I have to be careful. Xiao Guodong said seriously. Facing Fu Youjun, Xiao Guodong showed the demeanor of a rich man.
Yes, Guodong's words were right on point. Fu Youjun nodded and smiled. I'm here to have a drink with Guodong. I won't delay your trip to Zhenhai.
Then, Xiao Guodong, who said he didn't drink, toasted with Fu Youjun. He had no choice but to drink with Fu Youjun. Xiao Guodong had to give him face no matter what. Although Fu Youjun specially came to have a drink with him, Xiao Guodong knew that Fu Youjun was more or less doing this for his father. Of course, Xiao Guodong had been promoted to the general manager of the China National Nuclear Corporation, so he was indeed qualified to be a distinguished guest of Fu Youjun. However, it was still not enough for Fu Youjun to specially come to have a toast with him. After all, there was a big difference between a minister and a real feudal official like Fu Youjun.
After Xiao Guodong and Fu Youjun finished their drinks, Chen Xing also took the initiative to offer a toast to Fu Youjun. If he didn't even have this bit of awareness, then he would have wasted all these years. However, compared to his attitude towards Xiao Guodong, Fu Youjun's attitude towards Chen Xing was much more casual. He only slightly nodded at Chen Xing like how he would normally treat a subordinate.
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Nanzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. Municipal Party Committee Secretary Ge Jian-ming's secretary, Xu Wei, personally went to the Public Security Bureau. Xu Wei brought an order from Ge Jian-ming, requesting the Municipal Public Security Bureau to release Chen Xing. Lu Ming received Xu Wei. At this time, in the Public Security Bureau's reception room, Lu Ming and Xu Wei were in a stalemate. Xu Wei wanted Chen Xing to release Chen Xing, but Lu Ming insisted on not releasing Chen Xing without Chen Xing's instructions. Xu Wei was furious. As Ge Jian-ming's secretary, he rarely went directly to the departments under him for work, but every time he went, he would be greeted with a smile and treated like an ancestor. For example, today at the Public Security Bureau, the head of the department had gone into hiding, and a mere Deputy Bureau Chief like Lu Ming dared to go against his orders. This was the first time Xu Wei had encountered something like this.
"Deputy Bureau Chief Lu, do you know whose orders this is? This is Secretary Ge's order. Are you going to openly oppose it?" Xu Wei stared at Lu Ming, emphasizing the word "Deputy". There was no lack of threat in his eyes. He wanted Lu Ming to know that Lu Ming was just a Deputy Bureau Chief, and he'd better consider the consequences of offending Ge Jian-ming.
"Secretary Xu, it's not that I don't want to carry out Secretary Ge's order, but Mayor Chen has also given the order to let the people who hit me apologize to me before they can leave. Don't you think I'm stuck in the middle?" Lu Ming smiled bitterly. He could only play dumb in front of Xu Wei. Although Secretary Xu's words were very unpleasant and made him want to give him a punch, he could only endure it. He couldn't afford to offend Secretary Ge, nor could he hide. He was on Chen Xing's side, so he could only do as Chen Xing said. Lu Ming also knew who helped him get where he was today, so he could only follow Chen Xing's orders to the end. At this time, Xu Wei was very arrogant, so all Lu Ming could do was play dumb. "Secretary Xu, do you want to call Mayor Chen? Let's see what Mayor Chen says. "
"Deputy Bureau Chief Lu, what's the point of playing this game with me?" Xu Wei looked at Lu Ming coldly. Only an idiot would take the initiative to call Chen Xing. He didn't have the right to go against Chen Xing directly, but he had the right to order Lu Ming around. "Deputy Bureau Chief Lu, you just have to tell me, are Secretary Ge's words useless here? You don't care about Secretary Ge at all. "
"Secretary Xu, look at what you're saying …"
"You just have to tell me, yes or no?" Xu Wei interrupted Lu Ming bluntly. "Deputy Bureau Chief Lu, is it a one-word answer or a two-word answer? It's such an easy answer, you just have to tell me which one it is. If you say yes, then I won't waste any more time, I'll just turn around and leave."
"Secretary Xu, I don't mean that. Of course, I have to listen to Secretary Ge's instructions, but you also have to consider my difficulties." Lu Ming smiled helplessly. He wouldn't dare to say "yes" even if he was given more courage. Although he admitted that he only listened to Chen Xing's instructions, he could only admit it in his heart and never say it out loud. If he said it out loud, it would be like breaking the unspoken rule, and he wouldn't be able to stay as a deputy bureau chief anymore.
"Tsk, tsk. Secretary Xu, it seems that Secretary Ge's prestige is not very high. He can't even handle a deputy bureau chief." In the reception room, Deng Wenhua, who was sitting with his legs crossed, whistled and said calmly. It was as if he treated the Public Security Bureau as his own home.
"Young Master Deng, you can't say it like that." Xu Wei frowned slightly. In front of outsiders, Xu Wei definitely had to protect Ge Jian-ming's reputation and authority. But this Deng Wenhua's words were a bit harsh. Didn't he think that he was here under Ge Jian-ming's instructions to ask the Public Security Bureau to release Xu Wei? He didn't even know how to say something nice.
"Alright, just pretend that I didn't say anything." Deng Wenhua laughed and said. Ge Jian-ming was also a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. Moreover, Deng Wenhua was here for him. Deng Wenhua also knew that he couldn't be too harsh with his words. Then he laughed and said, "But Secretary Xu, look, this Lu guy really dares to not listen to Secretary Ge's instructions. Looking at his attitude, he will only release Xu Wei after I apologize.
Young Master Deng, why don't you just apologize? You don't have to waste your time here. " At this time, Chen Dafei said, as if he wanted to see the world in chaos. Ceng Gaoqiang, who was beside him, even had a hint of a smile in his eyes.
"Apologize, my ass. I've already said it. If you want me to apologize, you have to write my surname upside down." Deng Wenhua said angrily with a gloomy face. "Secretary Xu, you don't need to talk nonsense with this Lu guy. If I don't apologize, I won't leave. Lu guy, don't you want to detain me? I'll let you have your way. Where's the detention room of the Public Security Bureau? I'll go in myself. Unless Chen Xing comes to ask me to come out, I'll stay in there. "
Hearing Xu Wei's words, Lu Ming's face turned bitter. He thought to himself that he didn't want Deng Wenhua to stay. But if Deng Wenhua really stayed like a scoundrel and couldn't be asked to leave, it would be even more troublesome. He slapped his forehead with a headache. At this time, Lu Ming could only say that his official position was really too low. Facing these big shots in front of him, he could only be bullied. He had no choice but to ask Chen Xing for help and ask what he should do.
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