"Ningning, take your parents' car. I'll take Director Yang's car. I haven't talked to Director Yang for a long time. We can talk on the way." Chen Xing turned his head and said to his wife.
When Yang Zhen heard that Chen Xing wanted to take his car, the smile on his face widened. He pushed his son to the driver's seat and opened the door for Chen Xing himself.
Director Yang, you're a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. I can't afford to open the door for me. Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. In fact, he should call Yang Zhen Secretary Yang now because Yang Zhen had been appointed as a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee of Haicheng City, the Secretary of the Municipal Political and Legal Committee, and the Director of the Public Security Bureau. He had become the leader of the municipal legal system in Nanzhou. Now, who didn't call Yang Zhen Secretary Yang? It was not wrong for Chen Xing's father and Huang Ming to call Yang Zhen Secretary Yang just now. That was the real position of Chen Xing. It was just that he had been used to calling him Director Yang before, so he didn't change it.
Mayor Chen, I'm willing to open the door for you. Yang Zhen smiled without any pretense. Of course, Yang Zhen didn't deny that he deliberately wanted to please Chen Xing. But no matter what, he deserved to open the door for Chen Xing. He was promoted to this position because of Chen Xing. If it wasn't for Chen Xing's matchmaking, he was lucky enough to visit Governor Zhang's house. How could he have this position today? The Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee was something that Yang Zhen didn't even dare to think about before.
The two got into the car. Yang Zhen handed a cigarette to Chen Xing. Mayor Chen, do you smoke?
No, I'm not a heavy smoker. I rarely smoke if there's nothing bothering me. Chen Xing smiled.
Seeing that Chen Xing didn't smoke, Yang Zhen, who was a heavy smoker, didn't smoke either. Without a word, he kept his cigarette.
Director Yang came to pick me up at the airport on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Wasn't he afraid that he wouldn't be able to entertain guests at home? Chen Xing replied with a smile.
No guest is more important than you, Mayor Chen. Besides, my wife is at home. She can handle everything. Yang Zhen smiled. Mayor Chen didn't want to stay for a few more days this time. Was he going to leave on the third day of the New Year?
I wanted to stay for a few more days, but there were many things to do in Nanzhou. I was assigned to be on duty on the third day of the new year. As the mayor, I couldn't set a bad example. Chen Xing said.
That was true. Yang Zhen nodded. After a moment of hesitation, Yang Zhen asked, "Mayor Chen, I heard that Governor Zhang will take over Secretary Jiang Min's position after the Lunar New Year?"
"You're well-informed." Chen Xing glanced at Yang Zhen with a smile, thinking that this matter had already spread to the prefectural city below. It seemed that it was no longer a secret in Jianghai Province. But thinking about it, it was not surprising. Yang Zhen was now a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. As a provincial cadre, it was impossible for Yang Zhen to be as ignorant as before about the slightest movement in the province.
"Mayor Chen, is it true?" Yang Zhen's eyes lit up. No matter what, he had visited Zhang Guohua's house. Although it was only once, Zhang Guohua could be promoted. Even if it had nothing to do with him, Yang Zhen was also happy. In fact, how could Zhang Guohua's promotion have nothing to do with him? He was now an official who was close to Zhang. It was also a good thing for him that Zhang Guohua was promoted to Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. It was possible for him to have a chance to make further progress in the future.
"You can hear the news, so it can't be fake." Chen Xing smiled and did not say anything definite. After all, the official appointment had not come out yet.
Hearing Chen Xing's words, Yang Zhen was undoubtedly confident in his heart. He was in a festive mood for the New Year. Glancing at Chen Xing, Yang Zhen's face was full of pride. Taking the initiative to make friends with Chen Xing and showing goodwill to Chen Xing at the beginning was definitely the wisest decision he had made in his life. Now that his official career was smooth, he had to maintain a closer relationship with Chen Xing in the future. Yang Zhen knew that he was not a member of Zhang Guohua. It could only be said that he took the initiative to approach Zhang Guohua.
His promotion this time also had the help of Zhang Guohua. The current Organization Minister of the Provincial Party Committee, Zhou Mingfang, who was Chen Xing's old leader, played a very important role in his promotion this time. Yang Zhen knew that this had something to do with him visiting Zhang Guohua's house. Perhaps Zhang Guohua had said something to Zhou Mingfang. Otherwise, why would Zhou Mingfang take the effort to help him?
Therefore, even if he was not a member of Zhang Guohua now, he could not get away from Zhang Guohua. Others would definitely label him as a member of Zhang Guohua. Yang Zhen did not care about this. He was eager to rely on Zhang Guohua. However, Yang Zhen also knew that a large faction was often divided into various small factions. They might have the same interests to the outside world, but there might be conflicts internally. Since he took the initiative to approach Zhang Guohua, and it was related to Chen Xing, Zhou Mingfang, and others, he must clearly stand on the same side as Chen Xing and others in the future. Even in Zhang Guohua's large faction, he also belonged to the group that Chen Xing and Zhou Mingfang were in.
Will Secretary Jiang Min be transferred to the Central Committee or …? Yang Zhen could not help but gossip again.
I'm not sure about this. It depends on what the Central Committee thinks. Chen Xing shook his head. Jiang Min was only in his early sixties. According to the red line of age for provincial-level cadres, Jiang Min could still serve for another term. Therefore, it was impossible for him to retire to the second line at this time. He would definitely continue to be entrusted with an important position. He would either be transferred to another province to be the secretary, or he might be transferred to the Central Committee.
At their level, they were really qualified to participate in the decision-making of the country. Yang Zhen said enviously. He turned to look at Chen Xing and said with a smile, "In the future, Mayor Chen also has the hope to be promoted to the central level. Today, I can sit and chat with Mayor Chen. Maybe I can become a topic of conversation in the future. Old Yang also sat with the leaders of the Central Committee."
"Director Yang, your words are not reliable. You'd better not say this kind of thing." Chen Xing shook his head. He did not know how far it would be. Maybe there was no hope in this life. Chen Xing did not dare to think too much about it. How many people were stuck in the position of provincial-level cadres? Now he was just in the main hall. It was better to think about when he could climb to the position of deputy governor. It was not realistic to think so far.
"Then I won't say it. But I still have confidence in Mayor Chen." Yang Zhen said with a smile. "By the way, I don't know if you have heard about Mayor Chen. Mayor Zhang in our city has been having a hard time recently."
"Zhao Yiping?" "What's wrong?" Chen Xing was attracted by Yang Zhen's words. Based on his impression of Zhao Yiping, he did not believe it. "Mayor Zhao has always been very strong. How can she have a hard time?"
"Yes, she is strong. Hey, she dares to wrestle with the Secretary of Kunming. This Mayor Zhao is really powerful. But this is another matter. Mayor Zhao was implicated by her in-laws. Mayor Chen should know who it is, right?" "It is the executive deputy minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, Sun Zhihe."
"I know. What about it?" Chen Xing sneered. How could he not know who Zhao Qing's father-in-law was? Back then, it was a good marriage between their families of equal status.
The people from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection were investigating Sun Zhihe. This matter was not small. Sun Zhihe was probably in danger. Yang Zhen had a gloating expression on his face.
When Chen Xing was about to ask something, his phone rang. It was a call from Zhong Ling. Chen Xing had to answer the phone first. "Zhong Ling, Happy New Year."
"Mayor Chen, your wishes are too insincere. I called you and you only said Happy New Year. You didn't even take the initiative to greet me." Zhong Ling teased on the other end of the phone.
"I have been too busy these two days. It is my fault. I apologize." Chen Xing laughed. They were old friends. He did not care about Zhong Ling's teasing.
"I know you are busy. I dare not disturb you if there is nothing important." Zhong Ling smiled. "Then Mayor Chen must be back in Hai City now. We will hold the opening ceremony of the tourist area tomorrow. Don't tell me that Mayor Chen is not free."
"I will. I will definitely go. You have called me so many times. If I don't go, I will let you down. Even if there is something important tomorrow, I will have to stand aside." Chen Xing laughed.
"That's good. I will wait for Mayor Chen's arrival tomorrow. Do you want me to send a car to pick you up?
"No, I will go there myself." Chen Xing laughed.
"Then we will see you tomorrow." Zhong Ling was in a good mood after getting a positive answer from Chen Xing.
After Chen Xing and Zhong Ling finished the phone call, Yang Zhen, who was beside them, laughed. "Who called Mayor Chen? Who is so important?"
"An old friend." Chen Xing smiled. When he saw Yang Zhen, he thought of something and said, "Director Yang can also go there tomorrow. The newly built tourist area in Ximen County will officially open tomorrow. The boss is a friend of mine. Director Yang, do you want to go there tomorrow to support it?"
"Mayor Chen said so. I must go there. I remember that the tourist area was decided by Mayor Chen at the beginning, right?" "I have to go for this." Yang Zhen laughed.
Chen Xing nodded with a smile. Yang Zhen was a good person after all. His words were pleasant to hear.
As they chatted, the topic returned to Sun Zhihe again. Chen Xing had never heard of this matter. The Sun family and the Zhang family were related by marriage. Chen Xing was also very concerned at this time. "Why is Sun Zhihe being investigated by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection?"
"It's about bribery. I heard that the Commission for Discipline Inspection found a lot of valuable gifts in Sun Zhihe's house. As for what else, I really don't know." Yang Zhen shook his head. He knew some things, but it was limited. After all, as a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, his foundation was still shallow. Although he knew one or two people in the province, it was impossible for him to know everything. Moreover, the news of this case was currently blocked from the public, so Yang Zhen didn't know much. After all, an official at his level was still a little far from the level of the province. He couldn't ask Zhou Mingfang about this kind of thing. He was not familiar with Zhou Mingfang yet. Now he was satisfied to have a little relationship with him, so Yang Zhen didn't dare to disturb him.
"Bribery?" Chen Xing's expression was a little sarcastic. Sun Zhihe was the Executive Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee and could be considered as a top-notch official. If he were to be transferred to a local government, he would at least have to be the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee in order to gain Chen Xing's attention. At this level, for an official to be investigated purely for accepting gifts, it was more or less unbelievable. There must be more to it, and Sun Zhihe's investigation would not be that simple.
"Isn't that right? But this kind of thing, it's hard to tell whether it's true or not. Maybe more news will come out later." Yang Zhen laughed.
"Forget it, it has nothing to do with us. Let's just watch the show. But Mayor Zhao might really be in a mess now." The smile on Chen Xing's face was not without a sense of schadenfreude. He was too lazy to specifically ask the old leader Zhou Mingfang, otherwise he would definitely know more details. But when he thought of the past, Chen Xing's mood at the moment was a little happier. It was such a well-matched marriage. His in-law was the second-in-command of the Organization Department. At that time, Zhao Yiping, who was only the Deputy Mayor of Jiangcheng City, yearned for this marriage and broke them up. Now, although Chen Xing didn't have any resentment for this, he really wanted to see what kind of expression Zhao Yiping would have when he heard such news.
Indeed, Mayor Zhao had been a lot quieter recently. He didn't cause as much trouble as before. Many people were privately discussing that Mayor Zhao had suddenly become a lot kinder and easier to deal with. He was no longer as overbearing and even a little unreasonable as before. Yang Zhen smiled. In the past, when he was only the Deputy Director, he had to be submissive to Zhao Yiping. But now, he didn't need to be like that anymore. No matter what, he was now a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. Even if he was not qualified to be on the same level as a mayor like Zhao Yiping, there was no need for him to be as careful as before.
Chen Xing smiled. Based on Zhao Yiping's character, he didn't believe that Zhao Yiping was the kind of person who could change. As the saying goes, a dog can't change its spots. These days, Zhao Yiping had been more well-behaved because of the investigation of his in-laws. But after a period of time, he would probably still be the same. Even if Sun Zhihe fell from power, as long as it didn't affect her, Zhao Yiping would still be Zhao Yiping. Moreover, Chen Xing knew that Zhao Yiping's real backer was Zhou Zhiming, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Jiang City. As long as Zhou Zhiming was still there, how could Zhao Yiping be willing to stay silent?
He didn't think about it anymore. For Chen Xing, whether it was the Sun family or the Zhao family, they had nothing to do with him. He was just a spectator. It was better for him to care more about his own people and affairs. For cadres like Yang Zhen who were close to him, if he became a member of the Zhang faction in the future, they would also be in a small faction with him. It was more practical for him to spend more time thinking about how to manage his own network.
Chen Xing, if Governor Zhang takes over the position of Secretary Jiang Min as the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, there may be some personnel changes in the province. The teams of the prefectures and cities will probably also undergo some adjustments. At that time, we don't know what changes will happen to the Party and Government of Hai City. Do you think there is hope for Secretary Kunming to be transferred to the province? Yang Zhen asked with concern. The adjustment of the team in Hai City was closely related to his personal interests. Compared with the gossip about Sun Zhihe being investigated, Yang Zhen was more concerned about the adjustment of the team in Hai City.
It was hard to say. Chen Xing shook his head slightly. He had to talk to his father-in-law about this matter. However, there was no official document about his father-in-law becoming the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. Chen Xing didn't dare to talk about such sensitive matters with his father-in-law. However, he also had his own views and opinions. "I'm not very optimistic about Secretary Kunming being transferred to the province. If Secretary Kunming is transferred to the province, he can at most fight for the position of Deputy Governor, and it is estimated that he can only be ranked at the bottom. It is impossible for him to enter the Standing Committee. It is better for him to work in Hai City and fight for the title of Standing Committee. After all, Secretary Ming Fang was previously on the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. He is not without hope, but it depends on whether he has the patience and courage. Personally, I think it is better for him to continue to be the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee in Hai City than to be an ordinary Deputy Governor in the province.
However, the province has not expressed its position for a long time. It is not so easy for Secretary Ming Fang to seek for the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. At least, there is no hope for him at present. In this case, if he strives to be transferred to the province and become a Deputy Governor, he can really get a Deputy Governor. Although it is not a Standing Committee, it is still a deputy provincial cadre. " Yang Zhen said with a smile. As an economic city that could keep pace with the provincial capital, Jiangcheng City, it is not difficult for the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Hai City to fight for the position of Deputy Governor. Which is more important, an ordinary Deputy Governor or a seat on the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee? Needless to say, Yang Zhen thought that the province was more willing to give Huang Kunming a Deputy Governor as compensation than to empty a seat on the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee for Huang Kunming.
It is still too early to say these things. At least, we have to wait until the dust of the personnel adjustment in the province is settled. Then it will be the turn of the teams of the prefecture-level cities. Why should we worry about it now? Besides, Director Yang is now on the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee. You have a stable position. No matter how the adjustment is made, Director Yang doesn't have to worry too much. Chen Xing said with a smile.
That's true. Yang Zhen smiled happily. He had just been promoted to the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee. No matter how the adjustment was made, it would not affect him. He really had nothing to worry about.
The two chatted all the way. Yang Zhen walked them all the way to the community where Chen Xing's home was located. When he got off the car with Chen Xing, Yang Zhen said with a smile, "Mayor Chen, your family is probably full of relatives. I won't go up to join in the fun. Let's make an appointment for another time to have dinner together."
"Well, let's contact each other later."
。 Chen Xing nodded. Just now, his father said that many relatives had come to their home, so he did not force Yang Zhen to stay.
Huang Ming and Lu Xiaojing also stood for a while and then left. Huang Ming also had to go home to entertain his relatives and elders. Given his friendship with Chen Xing, there was no need to treat him as an outsider. He directly said goodbye to Chen Xing and left. Chen Xing's family went upstairs by themselves.
Before they reached the door, Chen Xing's First Uncle, Second Uncle, and others had already come down to welcome them. They scrambled to help Chen Xing carry the luggage in his hands. Chen Xing refused them with a smile. He was a little overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of these elders. However, Chen Xing knew that the enthusiasm of the relatives and elders was more or less utilitarian. This society was realistic. If there was no profit, there would be no profit. The world was prosperous, and profits came and went. Even relatives could not avoid this custom.
At least a few years ago, Chen Xing did not remember so many relatives taking the initiative to visit his home on the first day of the Lunar New Year. It was only in the recent years after he became rich that it became so lively. Basically, his home had never been deserted, and there were waves of guests coming to visit.
As his father said, the living room was full of people. There was not even a place to sit. However, at this time, they were all standing. They wanted to let Chen Xing's family sit first. Chen Xing smiled indifferently and asked everyone to sit down. Chen Shuiping was a person who did not like to fuss about things. No matter whether his relatives had a utilitarian mentality or not, he was happy that the whole family could get together in such a festive manner during the Lunar New Year.
Ningning, why don't you go to the room and rest for a while? There are too many people in the living room. Chen Xing said to his wife in a low voice. His wife was pregnant. Chen Xing was afraid that his wife would be tired from the journey. In addition, there were too many people and it was noisy. Chen Xing was worried that his wife, who was used to being quiet, would not like it.
"It's okay. It's the Lunar New Year. I'm also happy to see such a lively scene." Zhang Ningning shook her head with a smile.
Ningning, go to the room and rest for a while. You are pregnant now, so you need more rest. Zou Fang also said. She now treasured her daughter-in-law more than her son. She eagerly looked forward to becoming a grandmother. Zhang Ningning was pregnant, so it was strange that she was not worried.
Zou Fang kept persuading Zhang Ningning. Moreover, she did not sleep at noon, so she was a little sleepy. Therefore, she agreed to go to Chen Xing's room for a nap. Zou Fang happily led Zhang Ningning in.
Soon, Chen Xing was invited to sit down by the elders. At this time, the fourth uncle, who had a good relationship with Chen Xing, pulled his son, who had just graduated from the university, and said to Chen Xing, "Chen Xing, Xiaoqiang is going to graduate from the university. Can you help him arrange his job? Xiaoqiang also graduated from the university. It should not be a problem for him to work for the government. "
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