In Chen Xing's office, Lu Ming and Chen Xing were talking about how Deng Wenhua looked when he left. Their faces were full of smiles. "Mayor, you didn't see Deng Wenhua's face turn green. It was so satisfying."
"Lu Ming, I rarely hear you swear." Chen Xing looked at Lu Ming and shook his head with a smile.
It was mainly because he felt so good today that he couldn't help but swear. Lu Ming laughed. In Chen Xing's office, he didn't have to hide anything. He vented his emotions to his heart's content. In the end, Secretary Ge's secretary left with his tail between his legs. Deputy Mayor Luo and the kid from the Chen family were watching the show with evil intentions. The final result would probably make them vomit blood. "Mayor Chen, it's such a pity that you didn't see their expressions."
Chen Xing smiled. He could imagine how exasperated Deng Wenhua was when he left. As for Ceng Gaoqiang and the others, they were also very disappointed. Thinking of Ceng Gaoqiang, a cold light flashed in Chen Xing's eyes. He called Huang Jianghua on the internal line. "Little Chen, ask Prosecutor Cheng to come here later."
"Mayor, who are you investigating?" Lu Ming asked curiously.
"No, the director of the First Hospital, Deng Jinchun, is now being investigated by the prosecutor's office. I have some information. This person used to be very close to Ceng Gaoqiang." Chen Xing smiled.
"Oh, that's it." Lu Ming nodded. Some words didn't need to be said too clearly. Lu Ming knew that Chen Xing wanted to start with Deng Jinchun to see if he could find Ceng Gaoqiang. Looking at Chen Xing thoughtfully, Lu Ming thought that Chen Xing's patience with Ceng Gaoqiang had reached its limit.
Lu Ming, you have offended Secretary General Deng and indirectly Ge Jian-Ming. Are you worried? Chen Xing suddenly looked at Lu Ming, frowned, and said, "You are not the director yet. Now that you have offended these two people, it will be difficult for you to be the director again."
It doesn't matter if I can't do it. I have my current position because of Mayor Chen's support. Even if I have to give up my official hat for Mayor Chen, it doesn't matter. Lu Ming was slightly stunned, but he quickly expressed his attitude. He was a little reluctant. No matter how pure he was, he had grown up in the melting pot of the system. Who would not care about the official hat on his head? Lu Ming was no exception. He couldn't say that he didn't have any ambitions to become an official. Otherwise, he wouldn't have listened to Chen Xing's summon and come all the way to Nanhai Province. However, he couldn't express his thoughts directly.
Lu Ming was a person who knew how to make choices. Since he was already tied to Chen Xing, he had to make sacrifices when it was necessary. Moreover, as long as he followed Chen Xing closely, even if he encountered a temporary setback now, there would definitely be opportunities in the future. He did not have to limit his vision to what was in front of him and care about temporary gains and losses.
Lu Ming, I didn't expect you to be so open-minded. Chen Xing smiled. He was very satisfied with Lu Ming's answer. He treated Lu Ming as his confidant, and Lu Ming did not disappoint him. Only reliable people like Lu Ming could come in handy at critical times.
I am not open-minded. Who doesn't want to be promoted? However, I, Old Lu, have no other choice but to follow Mayor Chen to the end. Lu Ming said with a smile. He was very honest in front of Chen Xing. Both of them knew each other well. Lu Ming knew that playing tricks like that would be counterproductive.
Lu Ming, your words sound a little pessimistic. Why? Do you have no confidence in my future? Chen Xing smiled and pointed at Lu Ming. We are not walking on a path to the end. We are walking on a path with a bright future. As an old saying goes, there will definitely be setbacks, but the future is definitely bright.
That's right. I have always been full of confidence in Mayor Chen. I believe that Mayor Chen will at least be a high-ranking official in the future. A confident smile appeared on Lu Ming's face again. If he followed Chen Xing, why should he worry about a prosperous future? A few years ago, Lu Ming thought that he would stay in the position of the Deputy Director of the County Bureau for the rest of his life. He never dared to imagine that he would become the Deputy Director of the Municipal Bureau, and the throne of the Director of the Municipal Bureau was within his reach.
Border-ranking official? Chen Xing smiled self-mockingly. Only the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee was qualified to be called a high-ranking official. He didn't know how long it would take for him to reach that position. The key was whether he could reach that position or not. Chen Xing was confident about his future, but Chen Xing didn't dare to say that he could become the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee in the future. There were countless cadres in the country, but how many Secretaries of the Provincial Party Committee were there? At the level of the Provincial Party Committee Secretary, there was only one small step up, and that was to enter the ranks of national leaders. How could it be so easy to reach that level?
Chen Xing gave Lu Ming a promise. No matter what, he had to try his best to fight for it. Heaven proposes, man disposes. Besides, I transferred you from Hai City all the way to Nanzhou and made you leave your hometown. If I didn't fulfill my original promise, I would feel very sorry.
Mayor Chen, you're treating me like an outsider. What promise? I, Old Lu, can work for you. This is my greatest blessing. Lu Ming shook his head and said sincerely.
Well, let's not talk about this. You go back to the bureau first. Chen Xing smiled. Oh yes, that girl called Jiang Wan is from the Xi Men. I told her to look for you if there's anything in the future.
She's also from the Xi Men? Lu Ming looked surprised. Even if she wasn't from the same hometown, he had to take care of her because of Chen Xing's special care. He smiled and said, No problem. We're all away from home. If there's trouble, I'll definitely help.
After Lu Ming left, Chen Xing began to be busy again. Before the New Year, Chen Xing wanted to finish the work at hand as much as possible. He was scheduled to be on duty on the third day of the Chinese New Year. He would go back on New Year's Eve, so there were only three or four days left. As the mayor, he had to deal with a lot of things in three or four days.
In less than ten minutes, Huang Jianghua came in to report that Cheng Rong Jiang had come. Chen Xing was about to nod and let him in when his phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, Chen Xing told Huang Jianghua to ask Attorney General Cheng to wait outside for a minute or two and invite him in later.
After sending the secretary away, Chen Xing picked up the phone and scolded with a smile, "You little girl, what's the matter? Do you know that I'm about to meet a guest? If it's nothing important, I'll deal with you later. "
"Mayor Chen, I'll be 23 years old after the New Year. I'm not a little girl, I'm a woman, understand?" At the other end of the phone, Song Zhi said angrily. She hated being treated like a child by Chen Xing. Now she was frowning.
"Okay, you're a woman. Tell me, what's the matter?" Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. Imagining Song Zhi's angry expression, Chen Xing's mood inexplicably became better. This little girl was treated like a younger sister by him. Chen Xing liked it very much.
"What else could it be? Isn't the New Year coming? I'm reminding you not to forget what you promised me." Hearing Chen Xing's question, Song Zhi suddenly became depressed and even spoke listlessly. She would be forced to go home for the New Year. Thinking about it, Song Zhi felt a headache. She was not ugly. With her figure, she could have anything she wanted. Her parents were worried about her and were anxious to find a boyfriend for her. She was an only child, so there was no need to be so anxious.
"What did I promise you?" Chen Xing was confused.
"Mayor Chen, have you forgotten that you promised to pretend to be my boyfriend and go to my house for the New Year? Are you going to break your promise?" Song Zhi became anxious. "Let me tell you, no way. If you break your promise, I'll go to Sister Ningning and tell her that you bullied me."
Chen Xing frowned. Encountering such an unruly girl, Chen Xing didn't know whether to cry or laugh. "Song Zhi, look at how old you are and how old I am. Do you think your parents are so gullible? If you want to pretend to be your boyfriend, you should find someone about the same age as you. Only then will your parents believe you."
Tsk, you're the one who's older than me. You're only eight or nine years older than me. Brother Chen Xing, you're already outdated. Nowadays, there are plenty of women in their twenties marrying men in their fifties. How old are we? Haven't you heard of the saying that there is no age gap in love? " Song Zhi said in a serious manner.
"What you're saying is pure nonsense. Well, Brother Chen Xing has something important to do. I won't …"
"Brother Chen, it's a deal. I'll call you again in a few days. Let's arrange the details. We must pretend to be your boyfriend." Song Zhi interrupted Chen Xing with a smile and said what he wanted to say first.
"This girl." Chen Xing held the phone and smiled bitterly. "Song Zhi is really cunning. She is afraid that I will refuse him and take back what he said." Chen Xing didn't have time to think about it. He asked Huang Jianghua to invite Cheng Rong Jiang in.
"Comrade Cheng Rong Jiang, please sit down." As soon as Cheng Rong Jiang came in, Chen Xing stood up and greeted him with a smile.
"Mayor Chen is too polite." Cheng Rong Jiang nodded with a smile. Looking at Chen Xing's enthusiasm, Cheng Rong Jiang's heart trembled slightly. He thought that every time Chen Xing smiled at him so brightly, it meant something bad. Cheng Rong Jiang's bad mood became more and more bitter. As the chief prosecutor, he was so useless. Others only knew that he was glorious, but they didn't know that he was suffering. He was stuck between the leaders and couldn't even hide from them.
"Hey, what's wrong with Cheng Rong Jiang? Is there something on his mind?" Chen Xing stared at Cheng Rong Jiang for a while. Cheng Rong Jiang seemed to have something on his mind today. The smile on his face was a little stiff. If you looked carefully, you could see some clues.
"No, nothing." Cheng Rong Jiang squeezed a smile on his face. He was worried about his family affairs. Undoubtedly, there was no need to mention it to Chen Xing. "Mayor Chen, why did you ask me to come here?"
"If I say that I asked Cheng Rong Jiang to come here for a drink and a chat, will you believe me?" Chen Xing made a joke and poured a cup of tea for Cheng Rong Jiang personally.
Mayor Chen was busy with official business. How could he be so free? Cheng Rong Jiang smiled. He didn't believe what Chen Xing said at all. He only knew that every time Chen Xing asked him to come here, nothing good would come out of it. This time was no exception. As for Chen Xing's enthusiasm towards him, Cheng Rong Jiang knew that Chen Xing was trying to rope him in. He had also seriously considered it. Between Chen Xing and Ge Jian-ming, Cheng Rong Jiang actually thought more highly of Chen Xing. However, if he wanted to make up his mind to stand on Chen Xing's side, Cheng Rong Jiang still lacked a little bit of determination.
"Well, I won't joke with Cheng Rong Jiang anymore. Otherwise, Cheng Rong Jiang might think that I am making fun of you." Chen Xing said. The smile on his face slowly disappeared. Then he said seriously, "Cheng Rong Jiang, how is Deng Jinchun's case going? Is there any progress?"
"There must be a lot of evidence. However, Deng Jinchun is stubbornly refusing to admit it." Chen Xing couldn't do anything to him. Cheng Rong Jiang frowned. As expected, it would be strange if Chen Xing had nothing to do with him. However, why did Chen Xing want to keep an eye on Deng Jinchun's case?
Stubbornly refusing to admit it? Chen Xing curled his lips. "Cheng Rong Jiang, I believe that when you meet such stubborn people, you have many ways to deal with them."
That being said, there was really no good way to deal with people with strong willpower. Cheng Rong Jiang said.
"Then, according to the evidence you have now, does Deng Jinchun's case involve other cadres?" Chen Xing looked at Cheng Rong Jiang. The new inpatient department of the First Hospital was approved by the Sanitary Bureau. The construction cost was as high as hundreds of millions. How much of it went into Deng Jinchun's private pocket? How many of the leaders of the Sanitary Bureau benefited from it? "
Chen Xing's words made Cheng Rong Jiang's eyebrows twitch again. Who else was the leader of the Sanitary Bureau if not Ceng Gaoqiang? He knew that the case of Deng Jinchun that Chen Xing was keeping an eye on would not be so simple after all. He smiled bitterly. Mayor Chen, Deng Jinchun had not confessed anything yet, so it was hard to say about this kind of thing.
After Cheng Rong Jiang finished speaking, he hesitated for a while. He thought that he did not know what was going on between Chen Xing and Ceng Gaoqiang. At present, he could not afford to get involved anymore. He simply said, "Mayor Chen, if it really involves higher-level cadres, our procuratorate is not qualified to investigate. So, Mayor Chen, do you think we should transfer this case to Chengdu Provincial Hospital?"
"Transfer it to Chengdu Provincial Hospital?" Chen Xing looked at Cheng Rong Jiang with a playful smile. "Comrade Cheng Rong Jiang, you want to quit, right? This kind of thinking is not good."
"No, Mayor Chen, you have misunderstood. I think that after the case is transferred to Chengdu Provincial Hospital, it can also have a greater deterrent to the criminal's psychology. Maybe there will be a breakthrough. Besides, Chengdu Provincial Hospital has more power after all. It is convenient to investigate. This is good for the investigation of the case." Cheng Rong Jiang's face was slightly unnatural. It was the embarrassment of having his thoughts seen through by Chen Xing.
"Comrade Cheng Rong Jiang's words make sense, but if Chengdu Provincial Hospital shelves the case because of some unexpected factors, then we can only be at a loss. Comrade Cheng Rong Jiang, don't you think so?" Chen Xing smiled faintly. He would not agree to hand the case over to the Provincial Procuratorate. He could use his own identity to suppress Cheng Rong Jiang, and he could also use the power in his hands to force Cheng Rong Jiang to investigate. However, if the case was moved to Chengdu Provincial Hospital, he, as the mayor, would not be able to do anything. The Provincial Procuratorate did not have to give him face as the mayor, and he could not influence Chengdu Provincial Hospital. He would never agree to hand over the case.
"It shouldn't be possible. I think Mayor Chen is worrying too much." Cheng Rong Jiang shook his head, unable to hide his disappointment. After all, Chen Xing was not so easy to fool. In the end, he would be the one who would have a headache. At this moment, Cheng Rong Jiang felt mentally and physically exhausted. He was also listless and did not seem to be in good spirits.
"Alright, let's not talk about handing over the case. Anyway, I don't agree with it." Chen Xing was very determined to destroy Cheng Rong Jiang's fantasy. At the same time, he did not forget to put pressure on Cheng Rong Jiang. Comrade Cheng Rong Jiang, it's almost the New Year. I won't force you to come up with a result in these few days, but I hope that after the New Year, well, after the New Year, there will be a breakthrough in the case. I also hope that your Procuratorate can catch those big rats who are still at large behind this case and recover the losses for the country. Humph, a hospital building was built like a five-star hotel. The construction cost was hundreds of millions, and the audit results showed that nearly 20 million was missing. If it wasn't for fattening the pockets of some people, where could it have gone?
Mayor Chen, you are really putting me in a difficult position. After the New Year? I'm afraid it won't be so soon. Can't you have more time? Cheng Rong Jiang said helplessly. In his heart, he thought that he should drag it out as long as he could.
If I don't give you some pressure, where will you get the motivation from? Chen Xing waved his hand. You don't have to bargain with me. I must have a result after the New Year. As the Procuratorate, don't you even have the confidence to solve this case? In my opinion, Deng Jinchun doesn't look like a person with strong willpower. If such a person can't open his mouth, then it's really a little disappointing.
It's not that I don't have confidence, but … Cheng Rong Jiang opened his mouth and looked at Chen Xing's eyes. He knew that it was useless to say anything more. He could only sigh. Then let's try our best.
Chen Xing smiled with satisfaction. He had already given Cheng Rong Jiang enough pressure today. Chen Xing was smart enough to not talk about the case anymore. He knew the principle of tension and relaxation. He looked at Cheng Rong Jiang and smiled. Comrade Cheng Rong Jiang, I see that you have a lot on your mind today. You don't seem to be in the right state. Is there something on your mind?
It's nothing. It's just a small matter at home. I won't let Mayor Chen see it. Cheng Rong Jiang smiled. He was not in a good mood. Moreover, he was pressured by Chen Xing.
He didn't want to stay at Chen Xing's place any longer. Mayor Chen, if there's nothing else, then I'll leave first.
Alright. Chen Xing nodded and stood up to send him off.
Mayor Chen, please wait. I don't dare to trouble you to send me off. Cheng Rong Jiang squeezed out a smile.
Chen Xing smiled and still sent Cheng Rong Jiang to the door. He was not only pressuring Cheng Rong Jiang, but also giving him enough respect. He wanted to recruit Cheng Rong Jiang, but he couldn't put on a high and mighty appearance.
Standing at the door and watching Cheng Rong Jiang leave, Chen Xing was deep in thought. Today, Cheng Rong Jiang was talking with him about business, but he was obviously absent-minded. After thinking for a while, he called Huang Jianghua over. Xiao Chen, ask Director Xiao to come over.
Mayor, are you looking for me? Xiao Yuanqing came over quickly.
Do you know much about Cheng Rong Jiang? Do you know anything about his family? Chen Xing gestured for Xiao Yuanqing not to stand and asked.
Chief Prosecutor Cheng? I'm not really familiar with him. But the community where Chief Prosecutor Cheng lives is quite close to my home. The two communities are separated by a road. Xiao Yuanqing smiled. If Mayor Chen wants to inquire about something, I'll ask my wife to inquire about it. I remember that she said that she has a few mahjong friends in the community where Chief Prosecutor Cheng lives. She should be able to inquire about something.
That's fine. Chen Xing's eyes lit up. Sometimes, it's much more convenient for a woman to inquire about something.
Well, I'll call her later and ask her to play mahjong more these few nights. Usually, I ask her to play mahjong less, but she doesn't like it. Now that I ask her to play mahjong, she'll probably be overjoyed. Xiao Yuanqing smiled. Talking to the leader about such trivial matters can actually make the relationship between the leader closer. Of course, you have to know how to choose the right time. Otherwise, why would the leader have the time to listen to you?
Then you can ask her to play mahjong according to the order. Chen Xing said with a smile. Then, he turned around and walked back to his desk and sat down.
Seeing that Chen Xing was busy again, Lu Ming was ready to leave. Thinking that Chen Xing would go back in a few days, Lu Ming stopped and smiled. Mayor Chen, it's rare for you to go back during the Chinese New Year.
Why don't you stay at home for two more days? On the third day of the Chinese New Year, I'll help you on duty.
No need. As a leader, if I take the lead and let someone else replace me, I'll set a wrong example for others. If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked. I can't start this. Chen Xing smiled and rejected Lu Ming's kindness.
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