The bad news that came one after another yesterday made Chen Xing sleepless. Fortunately, the news from the hospital the next day made Chen Xing feel better. The staff from the Municipal Government Office called to report that after one night, Cheng Rong Jiang's vital signs were stable and his overall condition was good. A few specialist doctors were optimistic that Cheng Rong Jiang would be able to survive the critical period. Although the doctors didn't say anything to guarantee, based on the cautious nature of the doctors, it meant that Cheng Rong Jiang's condition was good. It seemed like there wouldn't be any more accidents.
When he heard Xiao Yuanqing's report when he arrived at the office in the morning, it was a good start for Chen Xing's day. Thinking about the strange arson case that happened in the Procuratorate, Chen Xing was still puzzled. Since Deputy Chief Prosecutor Yang Jianjun said that there was nothing special in the archives besides the burned files, Chen Xing couldn't make any more guesses. Perhaps there was something he didn't know. However, Cheng Rong Jiang was still in the ICU. He could only wait for Cheng Rong Jiang to wake up before everything would be clear.
What really troubled Chen Xing was Yang Hong. Last night, Chen Xing basically didn't sleep. Yang Hong's self-analysis and confession touched Chen Xing deeply. For a woman like Yang Hong who was extremely ambitious for power, losing her position was a blow no less than the collapse of her spiritual beliefs. This could be seen from Yang Hong's expression last night.
Last night, for no reason, Chen Xing thought of Zhao Yiping. Perhaps it had something to do with Yang Zhen's call yesterday afternoon, mentioning that Zhao Yiping had become the Hai City Municipal Party Committee Secretary. When Chen Xing was thinking about Yang Hong, he suddenly thought of Zhao Yiping. In essence, the two of them might be the same type of woman. They both had a fanatical pursuit of power, and they didn't care about moral or even legal restrictions to pursue power by hook or by crook. The two women were so similar.
Chen Xing didn't have a good impression of Zhao Yiping, but as for Yang Hong, Chen Xing obviously couldn't treat her the same way as Zhao Yiping. Yang Hong was a woman related to him, and yesterday's incident happened after he left. This made Chen Xing feel like he couldn't let go of it. If he hadn't gone yesterday afternoon, perhaps Yang Hong would have left the hotel earlier, and nothing would have happened. With this thought in mind, deep in Chen Xing's heart, he wanted to do something for Yang Hong.
However, what Yang Hong wanted most was to keep her position. This was another difficult thing for Chen Xing. After all, the person who died was a Deputy Director of the Provincial Department. God knew how many eyes were watching this matter. There was no way for Chen Xing to completely suppress this matter. With his current rank and position, he couldn't do it either. Moreover, it was impossible for Chen Xing to ask for help from the Zhang family. That would be asking for trouble for himself.
After sitting quietly for a moment, Chen Xing shook his head helplessly. He collected his thoughts and got to work. Work had to be done.
While Chen Xing was worrying about his own matters, far away in the capital, something very significant happened for Nanzhou. Song Zhengming, the chairman of the Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, came to the Development and Reform Commission early this morning. When he received the approval for Southern Iron and Steel Corporation to expand production and build a new steel rolling production line from the hands of a director of the Development and Reform Commission, Song Zhengming's eyes were brimming with tears. This was a project with an investment of nearly 30 billion, and this 30 billion would mainly be invested from the central government's budget. For the Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, which had been making losses in recent years, this thin piece of approval could be said to be a life-saving straw that could bring them back to life. Song Zhengming's hands trembled as he held the approval.
As early as last November, after being introduced by Chen Xing, Song Zhengming met Wang Weilin, the director of the Industrial Planning Department. Wang Weilin promised to help with this matter. Song Zhengming had a vague premonition that there was hope for this matter. In December, and even in January this year, good news came again and again. Although Wang Weilin did not directly promise Song Zhengming that it would definitely be approved, the meaning of his words was quite clear. The matter was almost done. Song Zhengming was secretly excited at that time. However, as long as he did not really get the approval, Song Zhengming's heart would always be in suspense.
Until today, when he personally received the approval stamped with a big steel seal, Song Zhengming finally could not help but want to laugh a few times to vent his long-accumulated depression. Previously, with the help of Southern Iron and Steel Corporation and the help of the province, he finally got the approval after running for a long time. Song Zhengming could not suppress the joy in his heart.
However, in the National Development and Reform Commission, although Song Zhengming was excited, he did not dare to be too out of line. There were many leaders and cadres in the National Development and Reform Commission. He did not want others to think that he was a villain who was intoxicated by success. Of course, the main purpose of coming here was to run the project. Some passed the approval, and some did not. Song Zhengming thought that he had to think of those who did not get the approval and left dejectedly. He could not be too high-profile in the National Development and Reform Commission. He remembered that he had left here dejectedly several times in the past. Seeing those who got the approval congratulating each other, he did not know how disappointed he was.
When he got out of the National Development and Reform Commission, Song Zhengming laughed excitedly. He took the approval and kissed it hard. Several staff members of the Southern Iron and Steel Corporation office in Beijing next to him all laughed. There was no lack of excitement on their faces. Among them, the director of the office, Hu Linjun, was also emotional and excited. When Song Zhengming was not in Beijing, he was mostly the one who cleared the relationship for this project. He used his connections everywhere to find people, treat them to meals, and pretend to be weak in front of others. He did not know how many times he had been rejected. Now that the approval was finally issued, Hu Linjun was really relieved.
Linjun, you have worked hard on this matter. When I go back, I will ask for credit for you at the board of directors. Song Zhengming was excited, but he did not forget Hu Linjun beside him. Hu Linjun, the director of the office, was only a middle-level cadre in the Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, but his role was irreplaceable. He had been the director of the office for eight years, and it was Hu Linjun who managed and maintained the relationship in Beijing. If he left Hu Linjun, as the chairman, he would be at a loss in Beijing.
Manager Song, this is just my job. Our company's performance in recent years has not been good. I am also very happy to be able to do something for the company. Hu Linjun smiled and reminded Song Zhengming, Manager Song, you have to inform them of this good news as soon as possible. The leaders in the province and the city are probably looking forward to it. If they hear such good news, they will be very happy.
Yes, Linjun, you reminded me in time. Look at me, I was too excited and forgot such an important thing. This is a big deal. We have to inform the province and the city as soon as possible so that everyone can be happy. Song Zhengming patted his forehead and said with a smile.
As he spoke, he quickly took out his mobile phone. The first person Song Zhengming called was the Governor Shun Baolai. He had a good personal relationship with the Shun Baolai, and the Shun Baolai was also the Governor. When Southern Iron and Steel Corporation ran this project, the Shun Baolai also made a lot of efforts, both overtly and covertly. Song Zhengming undoubtedly had to inform the Shun Baolai first.
After calling the Shun Baolai, the second person Song Zhengming thought of was Chen Xing. Without Chen Xing's introduction of Wang Weilin, the approval document might still be in labor difficulties. Wang Weilin was willing to help so much because of Chen Xing. To be more precise, it was because of the Zhang family behind Chen Xing. Anyway, Song Zhengming only needed to thank Chen Xing. It was Chen Xing who made this thing happen, and he was really grateful to Chen Xing.
After calling Chen Xing, Song Zhengming still couldn't hide his excitement. Brother Chen Xing, our Southern Iron and Steel Corporation has got the approval document. With the investment of 30 billion yuan, our Southern Iron and Steel Corporation can finally be revitalized. Haha.
Really? Manager Song, did you just get the approval document? Hearing Song Zhengming's good news, Chen Xing was also very happy.
I just left the National Development and Reform Commission, and the approval document is still warm in my hands. Song Zhengming was overjoyed.
Good news. This is good news. Manager Song, we have to celebrate when we come back. Chen Xing said with a smile. Although the investment of 30 billion yuan was for Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, it was located in Nanzhou. As long as Southern Iron and Steel Corporation developed, the benefits to the city were self-evident. It could also stimulate and drive the development of the city.
That's for sure. After going back, I will have a good drink with Brother Chen Xing. We won't go home until we are drunk. Song Zhengming was heroic. Wine could make people brave, and money was no exception. With the government approval document of 30 billion yuan in hand, the glory of Southern Iron and Steel Corporation seemed to be in front of him again. Song Zhengming, who was in his fifties, seemed to have returned to his youth and was ambitious.
Manager Song, if you want to have a good drink with me, then I have to take it easy, in case you knock me down. Chen Xing was joking.
Brother Chen Xing, it's rare to get drunk. This time it's such a happy event. Even if we are drunk, so what? This time it's all thanks to your help. At that time, if I don't toast you a few more times, it won't be right. Song Zhengming couldn't stop smiling, and his words were full of gratitude to Chen Xing.
Manager Song, you're being too polite. Nangang is a key state-owned enterprise in the city. It's only right for me to do my part. Chen Xing said with a smile.
After that, the two chatted for a while. Song Zhengming thanked him a lot, and then he hung up the phone. He was going to book a plane ticket back immediately and rush back to Nanzhou. At that time, he would definitely hold a celebration banquet and invite the leaders of the province and city to attend. He couldn't guarantee the attendance of others, but the governor Shun Baolai would definitely attend. With the governor's attendance, there was no doubt that the standard of the celebration banquet was already there, and it would definitely be exceptionally grand.
After Chen Xing hung up the phone, there was still a smile on his face. Song Zhengming's mood seemed to have infected him, making Chen Xing's slightly gloomy mood a little happier. He was also happy for Southern Iron and Steel Corporation from the bottom of his heart. If this old state-owned enterprise in the province developed again, as the mayor, he would definitely be very happy to see it.
Thinking about Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, Chen Xing smiled helplessly. If he could solve Yang Hong's matter perfectly, then with the phone call he just heard about Cheng Rong Jiang's good condition, all the good things he heard today would be complete, and he wouldn't have to worry about anything anymore.
Thinking about this, Chen Xing's eyes suddenly lit up. He thought of Yang Hong and Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, these two individuals who had nothing to do with each other. It was impossible for Yang Hong to continue working as the deputy director of the Ministry of Education, but it didn't seem like there was no other way. After settling Kang Jicheng's matter, he could get Yang Hong to Southern Iron and Steel Corporation. This seemed to be a perfect solution?
Thinking about this, Chen Xing's eyes lit up. Southern Iron and Steel Corporation was a provincial-level state-owned enterprise. The biggest advantage was that Southern Iron and Steel Corporation was just an enterprise. It wouldn't attract as much attention as a government department. If Yang Hong went to Southern Iron and Steel Corporation, not only would she be able to keep a low profile, but she wouldn't attract too much attention. As long as they waited for a few years, Kang Jicheng's matter would be completely forgotten. Then, it would be a matter of course to use Yang Hong again.
The more Chen Xing thought about it, the more he felt that it was feasible. This was a win-win situation for Yang Hong. However, the key to this matter was Song Zhengming's approval. As long as Song Zhengming agreed, there wouldn't be a problem. Also, it had to be mentioned that Song Zhengming had a good relationship with Governor Shun Baolai. If Song Zhengming did this, no one would dare to say anything. Song Zhengming was an old cadre who could speak to the Governor. Who would offend him for a dead Kang Jicheng?
After thinking about it, Chen Xing's mood immediately became better. He wished that Song Zhengming was already back in Nanzhou. He believed that Song Zhengming wouldn't reject his request. It was funny. He and Governor Shun Baolai didn't get along well, but he got along well with Song Zhengming. Not to mention that he had introduced Song Zhengming to Wang Weilin, Song Zhengming's personality was already to his liking. After a few meetings, both of them were like old friends. If Song Zhengming could become good friends with Governor Shun Baolai, he could also become good friends with Song Zhengming. Both of them seemed to be friends with each other.
However, after thinking about it, it wasn't strange. Song Zhengming was only in the enterprise. He didn't get too involved in the struggles of the government. Because of this, Song Zhengming could have a detached attitude. Chen Xing and Shun Baolai, after all, represented all kinds of interests. Initially, Shun Baolai had the intention to rope him in. However, Chen Xing didn't express his stance, so Shun Baolai's attitude suddenly turned cold.
It was just asking Song Zhengming to help arrange a place for a deputy director. It shouldn't make things difficult for him. This was what Chen Xing was thinking. He just had to wait for tomorrow night's celebration banquet to find an opportunity to mention this to Song Zhengming.
Chen Xing, who was in a good mood, was able to work with twice the results with half the effort. However, he wasn't in a hurry to tell this to Yang Hong, who was still in the Provincial Public Security Department. Currently, he hadn't communicated with Song Zhengming yet. Chen Xing wanted to wait until everything went smoothly before telling Yang Hong. It could be considered as a surprise to her. Of course, if the matter didn't go well, he didn't want Yang Hong to feel even more disappointed.
At noon, Chen Xing took the time to have a meal with Song Zhi and her parents. This time, it was Chen Xing who was treating Song Zhi and her parents. He wasn't sure if Song Zhi had explained it clearly to her parents. Although Song Zhi's parents looked at him with less suspicion, Chen Xing felt that they were still a little worried. Chen Xing was amused, but he could understand how parents felt. They only had one daughter, Song Zhi. They probably didn't want Song Zhi to really become someone else's lover. They introduced people with prominent family backgrounds to Song Zhi, hoping to marry into a good family. However, it didn't mean that they could accept Song Zhi becoming a leader's lover. These were two different things.
Chen Xing only smiled and didn't explain further. If he deliberately explained, it would become a cover-up. This time, he was really not afraid of a crooked shadow. He treated Song Zhi as a little sister.
Time passed quickly. The next afternoon, when Chen Xing received the news that Cheng Rongjiang had been released from the ICU, he immediately rushed to the hospital. At this time, Cheng Rongjiang had already woken up. He was arranged to be in the VIP ward of the First Hospital. There were already many people gathered outside the ward. Most of them were mainly from the Procuratorate. When they heard that Cheng Rongjiang had woken up, the main leaders of the Procuratorate naturally rushed over to express their concern. This was a gesture. Even those who couldn't wait for Cheng Rongjiang to die so that they could quickly vacate the position of the chief prosecutor quickly showed a happy expression on their faces.
Cheng Rongjiang had just woken up, so he was in good spirits. However, the doctor still suggested that not too many people enter the ward. It was not good for the patient if it was too noisy. Most of the people could only stay outside. Only Deputy Chief Prosecutor Yang Jianjun and Luo Kaiyuan entered the ward.
When Luo Kaiyuan was still in the office, when he heard that Cheng Rongjiang had safely passed the critical period, he couldn't hide the disappointment in his eyes. If Cheng Rongjiang didn't make it this time, the position of the chief prosecutor would be vacant. He was very hopeful to take over Cheng Rongjiang's position. When he was in the hospital, he appeared to be very anxious and concerned. However, in private, he didn't know how fervently he hoped that Cheng Rongjiang would simply close his eyes this time.
Right now, in the ward, Luo Kaiyuan had a respectful attitude. In front of Cheng Rongjiang and Zhuang Cai Xia, he said a lot of words of concern. He told Cheng Rongjiang to rest well and that he and the others would take care of the work properly. Cheng Rongjiang didn't need to worry too much. The most important thing now was to take care of his body. The body was the capital of revolution. Once Cheng Rongjiang recovered, he would naturally be able to work better.
The other Deputy Chief Prosecutor Yang Jianjun wasn't as cunning as Luo Kaiyuan. When he heard Luo Kaiyuan's words, Yang Jianjun sneered at Luo Kaiyuan in his heart. He always said that Luo Kaiyuan could talk like a human being in front of others and talk nonsense behind others.
When Chen Xing came over, someone reported to the ward. Luo Kaiyuan's eyes lit up. He and Yang Jianjun quickly stood up and stood aside humbly. When Chen Xing came in and saw the two of them, he nodded indifferently. Then, he walked to the side of the bed and said with a concerned smile, "Cheng Rongjiang, you finally woke up. I've been worried about you for the past two days. "
"Mayor Chen." A smile appeared on Cheng Rongjiang's face. He was in good spirits, but his body was a little weak.
"Look at you. You're in good spirits. I'm relieved." Chen Xing said sincerely.
"Mayor Chen, thank you for your concern." Cheng Rongjiang said gratefully and tried to sit up.
Seeing that, Chen Xing hurried forward and held him down. "Cheng Rongjiang, I think you'd better lie down and don't move. Look at how many tubes are inserted into your body. You'd better lie down. Otherwise, if something happens to you, my sister-in-law is standing beside you. She'll blame me."
Unable to sit up, he could only be disrespectful to Mayor Chen. Cheng Rongjiang said apologetically.
"This is a hospital. You're a patient. The patient is more important. Cheng Rongjiang, you're wrong." Chen Xing waved his hand with a smile and looked back at Xiao Yuanqing. Xiao Yuanqing understood and nodded. Soon, Yang Jianjun, Luo Kaiyuan, and the others were taken out of the ward.
In the ward, apart from Chen Xing, only Zhuang Caixia and her son were left. Obviously, Chen Xing wanted to talk to Cheng Rongjiang, so he asked Xiao Yuanqing to send Yang Jianjun, Luo Kaiyuan, and the others away. As for Zhuang Caixia and her son, Chen Xing didn't worry about them.
"Mayor Chen, is there anything I can help you with?" Seeing Chen Xing's action, Cheng Rongjiang couldn't help but look at Chen Xing.
Chen Xing nodded slightly and asked directly. "Cheng Rongjiang, what do you think about the arson that happened in the Procuratorate the day before yesterday?
Someone set fire in the Procuratorate? " Cheng Rongjiang was stunned when he heard Chen Xing's words.
"What? You don't know?" Chen Xing looked at Cheng Rongjiang in confusion. Cheng Rongjiang had just woken up. Yang Jianjun, Luo Kaiyuan, and the others were in the Procuratorate, so they probably hadn't reported this to Cheng Rongjiang. It was not strange that Cheng Rongjiang didn't know about it. At this time, he told Cheng Rongjiang in detail. "It happened the night before yesterday. It was the day of the car accident. That night, someone set fire in the Procuratorate and burned the Procuratorate's archive room to ashes. All the materials inside were destroyed. After that, I rushed to the scene and asked Yang Jianjun what was in the archive room. He said that there was nothing special except for the files. I really didn't understand why the person who deliberately set the fire would take the risk to break into the Procuratorate and burn the archive room.
The archive room was indeed used to store files. Cheng Rongjiang frowned, as if he agreed with Yang Jianjun's words. But at this moment, he also couldn't understand why the person who set the fire would burn the archive room.
In this case, this matter was very strange. Chen Xing thought that Cheng Rongjiang would know something else, but he didn't expect that Cheng Rongjiang would agree with Yang Jianjun's answer. This made Chen Xing slightly disappointed.
It wasn't strange. The person who set the fire must have a purpose. Cheng Rongjiang shook his head gently. He was lying on the bed. Although it was said that he was shaking his head gently, it was actually just a slight movement of his head. However, it was obvious that he was shaking his head. After answering Chen Xing, Cheng Rongjiang became silent. It seemed that he was also thinking that there was something strange about this matter.
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