When Chen Xing returned to Nanzhou, it was already the afternoon of the next day.
The first thing Wu Hansheng did was to look for Chen Xing. Lu Ming also came out with him. Wu Hansheng said as soon as he saw them, "Chen Xing, I think Lu Ming should be transferred back to the Provincial Department. I'm worried that Lu Ming will be plotted against in the Nanzhou Municipal Bureau."
"Why? Brother Hansheng, did you notice that someone is plotting against you?" Chen Xing furrowed his brows. He had just come back, and now he heard some unpleasant news.
"That's right. It's not just Secretary General Deng of the Provincial Party Committee. I'm afraid there are also people in the Provincial government who want to use this opportunity to stir up trouble." Wu Hansheng's expression was solemn as he looked at Lu Ming. "Lu Ming, Liao Donghua of your Nanzhou Municipal Bureau has a close relationship with Secretary General Liao of the Provincial government. I'm afraid that Liao Donghua has some prejudice against you. I guess he doesn't want you to sit in the Executive Deputy position."
"Director Wu, now that you mention this, I remember. A while ago, when Mayor Chen led a team to attract investors, that Liao Donghua suddenly called me over. He even asked me to put down my work and rest for a few days. He said he was afraid that I would collapse from exhaustion." Lu Ming told me about what happened before. At that time, I thought it was strange that Liao Donghua suddenly cared about my health. Wasn't it like the sun rose from the west? Now that Director Wu mentioned it, it was easy to explain. That surnamed Liao probably wanted to kick me out of the Municipal Bureau. "
"Liao Donghua and Zeng Gaoqiang aren't on the same side. Why would he want to kick you out of the Municipal Bureau? Now that he is the Chief of the Municipal Bureau, why can't he accept a Deputy?" A hint of anger flashed across Chen Xing's face. He did not have a good impression of Liao Donghua.
Liao Donghua may not be on the same side as Ceng Gaoqiang, but he is a person with a strong desire for control. It's not like he can't see that I'm working under his nose. Moreover, he also knows that I have Mayor Chen's support. He may also be worried that I'm too strong in the Municipal Bureau, which will affect his control over the Municipal Bureau. So, it's normal for him to want to get me out of the Municipal Bureau. Now, it seems that he really doesn't want me to stay here anymore. Lu Ming said his opinion and then shook his head helplessly. I went to investigate the Blue River Society and angered Deng Wenhua and the others. I didn't think that Liao Donghua would use this matter to make a fuss. Actually, even if Liao Donghua and Ceng Gaoqiang weren't on the same side, they were still part of the local faction. It wouldn't be strange if they were secretly working together to add fuel to the fire.
Brother Han Sheng, if Lu Ming is not transferred, what do you think? Chen Xing looked at Wu Hansheng.
It's not that it's impossible, but the Provincial Department doesn't have absolute jurisdiction over the Municipal Bureau. Liao Donghua has Liao Quanjin's support, so it's not likely that he will be afraid of me, the head of the Provincial Department. I'm just afraid that he will cause some trouble. So, I suggest that we transfer Lu Ming to the Provincial Department. That way, I will definitely be able to protect him. Wu Hansheng shook his head. He, as the new Deputy Governor and the head of the Provincial Department, didn't have much influence in the province. At least, compared to the Secretary-General of the Provincial government, Liao Quanjin, he was a notch lower. Liao Quanjin was the favorite of Governor Shun Baolai. If Wu Hansheng were to wrestle with him, he wouldn't necessarily have the upper hand.
Right, how about this, we can transfer Lu Ming to the Provincial Department under the name of a temporary transfer. His working relationship and position won't change. As long as Lu Ming isn't in the Municipal Bureau, I don't think that Liao Donghua needs to be so overbearing. Chen Xing thought for a while and came up with a compromise.
That's a good idea. Wu Hansheng pondered and felt that Chen Xing's suggestion was feasible.
So be it. Lu Ming's relationship should remain in the Municipal Bureau. As for Liao Donghua, if he is still overbearing, I will also find a chance to knock him down. Chen Xing's face turned cold. Even a rabbit would bite when it was cornered, let alone a human. Right now, he was acting as though he was a pushover, and everyone was thinking of laying their hands on the people around him. Chen Xing's heart was burning with rage.
Well, that's all we can do for now. Wu Hansheng nodded and turned to Lu Ming. "Lu Ming, it's not like you have nothing to do in the Provincial Department. You can cooperate with Shengjun and continue to investigate Zheng Guangfu's case."
"Okay, I have also cooperated with Captain Chang before, and we have a tacit understanding. I look forward to working with him to continue to investigate Zheng Guangfu's case. I'm not satisfied that Zheng Guangfu's case didn't have any results. Now that there is such a chance, I will work hard with Captain Chang to solve this mystery." Lu Ming smiled. He was not angry that he was kicked out of the Municipal Bureau. Now that Chen Xing was in a difficult situation, Lu Ming didn't want to cause trouble for Chen Xing.
As the old saying went, "Life is full of ups and downs." One day, he, Lu Ming, would come back. Lu Ming clenched his fists.
Chen Xing didn't notice Lu Ming's expression. Instead, he looked at Wu Hansheng. "Brother Hansheng, have you decided to continue investigating Zheng Guangfu's case?
Yes, let's use Zheng Guangfu's case to explore the way. " Wu Hansheng said.
Chen Xing nodded. Wu Hansheng's approach was not bad. He was also looking forward to the answer of who poisoned Zheng Guangfu.
After sitting with Wu Hansheng for a while, Chen Xing returned to the Municipal Government and called Zhou Zhijin. Chen Xing smiled. "Zhijin, how are you? Have you gotten used to your work these days?"
"Not bad." Zhou Zhijin smiled. When there was no one around, he directly called Chen Xing by his name. "Chen Xing, I am the mayor's assistant to assist you in your work. If you are not here, I will not be motivated to work alone."
"This kind of thinking is not good. In the future, you will have to bear the responsibility alone. Being my assistant is only temporary." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head.
"By the way, during the days when you were in the capital, Ceng Gaoqiang sent me an invitation. He said he would treat me to dinner and have a good chat with me, but I directly gave him a cold face." Zhou Zhijin smiled. Before he came here, he had heard about the situation in the city from Chen Xing. He knew that Ceng Gaoqiang and Chen Xing were not on the same side, so he naturally did not treat Ceng Gaoqiang well. As the mayor's assistant, he was a newcomer and should be polite to Ceng Gaoqiang, a deputy of the Municipal Government. However, Zhou Zhijin himself was from a famous family. He had confidence and background, so he did not need to give face to Ceng Gaoqiang. If it were others, they might worry about offending him, but Zhou Zhijin was not afraid at all.
"Ceng Gaoqiang may want to test your background." Chen Xing smiled and glanced at Zhou Zhijin. "Zhijin, there are some differences between the officialdom and the state-owned enterprises. You should be more tactful in dealing with things."
"Well, that's true." Zhou Zhijin was deep in thought. The officialdom was a big melting pot, but it was also a place to train people. He did have many shortcomings, and Zhou Zhijin also knew some of his shortcomings, so he should really change himself to adapt to this system.
After talking with Zhou Zhijin for a while, Zhou Zhijin left, and Xiao Yuanqing came in. The investment team had already returned to the city a few days ago.
"As the mayor, I led the team to go out to attract investment, but I didn't stay for two days. Yuanqing, these days must be tiring for you." Chen Xing waved his hand and motioned Xiao Yuanqing to sit down. As the mayor, he only stayed in Yangcheng for two days before rushing back to the capital. Later, because of Old Master Zhang's illness, he stayed in the capital for a few days, and then because of Zhou Zhijin's appointment, he returned to Nanzhou. This time, Chen Xing actually did not do much work. He gave the main task to Xiao Yuanqing, so he did not worry much.
"No matter how hard and tired it is, seeing the results of our city's investment, I think it's worth it." Xiao Yuanqing smiled.
"Not bad, the results of this investment are good. You should all remember this, especially you, who worked the hardest." Chen Xing said.
"Mayor, the results this time were all achieved under your leadership. If you want to reward people according to their contributions, Mayor, you should first give yourself a big credit." Xiao Yuanqing took the opportunity to compliment him.
"Good job, Yuanqing." Chen Xing smiled and pointed at Xiao Yuanqing. "Flattery makes anyone feel good."
"Mayor, I don't know if Yuan Da Group will invest in our city. There has been no follow-up news from them these few days." Xiao Yuanqing reminded.
"Continue to maintain active contact with them, and try to get them to come back for inspection." Chen Xing frowned. Before the two sessions, Li Jiayuan personally brought some people over for inspection. He only attended the welcome ceremony on the first day, and then flew to the capital to attend the two sessions. The reception work after that was handled by Shao Huadong. When he contacted Shao Huadong on the phone, Shao Huadong did not mention that Yuan Da Group had a strong intention to invest. He only visited a few places in the city before leaving, and did not express any intention to invest. Shao Huadong was quite disappointed. After answering the phone, Chen Xing was also very disappointed.
"Perhaps we can look for General Manager Zheng Jue of Four Leaf Clover Group. Back in Yang Cheng, she had a good relationship with Yuan Da Group. Her company is also actively trying to attract Yuan Da Group to invest in our Nanzhou and develop a big project with them. Perhaps we can find out more about Yuan Da Group's intentions by talking to General Manager Zheng Jue." Xiao Yuanqing said.
"Hmm, I'll remember this. We should find a time to have a chat with that Director Zheng." Chen Xing nodded. Although he did not want to have too much contact with Zheng Jue because of the background of Four Leaf Clover Group, if it was for Yuan Da Group's investment, it was not a big deal to have more contact with Zheng Jue. He believed that the person behind Four Leaf Clover Group would not be too worried.
After staying in the office for more than an hour, the hour hand had moved to six o 'clock. Chen Xing looked outside and saw that the sky was not completely dark.
March in the spring. Chen Xing walked to the window and looked at the sunset outside. He felt an inexplicable sense of melancholy in his heart. Spring had come. These days, Nanzhou City had been sunny. When he returned to Nanzhou in the afternoon, the sun was shining brightly above his head. The wind was blowing, and he did not know how comfortable it was. At this time, he should be in a good mood. However, there was a huge stone pressing down on his heart. Chen Xing was not too worried about these things in the city. In a struggle, there were wins and losses. This time, he was at a disadvantage, but there would always be a chance to get back at them. In a struggle at the level of the city, winning or losing for a moment did not mean much. What really made Chen Xing's heart feel heavy was undoubtedly the future of the Zhang family. The old man did not have long to live. What would become of the Zhang family?
These should not be things that the current Chen Xing should worry about. Those big shots in the Zhang family, and even those who were known as the mainstays of the Zhang family at the provincial level, were the key figures who decided the direction of the Zhang family. How could a small mayor like him worry about them?
Because of his marriage with Zhang Ningning, he should not have any relationship with this noble and illustrious red family. He had long been a member of the Zhang family. How could Chen Xing not worry? The future of the Zhang family was also related to his future. He and the Zhang family had long been bound together for good or ill.
Chen Xing suddenly thought of Zhao Yiping's mean face. Zhao Yiping had become the secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, and there were many people who wanted to enter the standing committee of the Provincial Party Committee. Chen Xing roughly guessed that it was the party led by the governor, Zhou Zhiming, who was promoting Zhao Yiping. It was nothing more than a seat on the standing committee of the Provincial Party Committee. Zhou Zhiming needed to strengthen his power in the province.
Zhao Yiping was really like a woman with divine help. She could turn misfortunes into blessings every time. Chen Xing secretly sighed with emotion. Zhao Yiping's in-law, who was the Executive Vice Minister of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee, had been discussed and decided by the Jianghai Provincial Party Committee to expel him from the Party and all his posts before the two sessions began. He would also be handed over to the judicial authorities. His in-law was about to be imprisoned, but Zhao Yiping was like the sun at high noon. Anyone would think that Zhao Yiping seemed to have been blessed with a lucky aura.
'Maybe the next time Zhao Qing calls me, she will have a smug look on her face again.' Chen Xing thought to himself. He remembered the call Zhao Qing gave him when he returned to Hai City during the Lunar New Year. His father-in-law, Sun Zhihe, had just gotten into trouble, and Zhao Qing had pretended to be pitiful on the phone. Chen Xing felt that this ex-girlfriend of his was becoming more and more unfamiliar. There was no trace of the former Zhao Qing. The current Zhao Qing was too realistic and cold-blooded. Now that Zhao Yiping was getting more and more successful in his career, the Sun family had suddenly fallen to the bottom. Chen Xing seemed to be able to predict Sun Xiang's fate. He was afraid that Sun Xiang would be kicked away by Zhao Qing sooner or later.
The phone rang, interrupting Chen Xing's thoughts. Seeing that it was Yang Hong, Chen Xing smiled. Yang Hong, you are free now, right?
You just came out of the courthouse. Yang Hong's voice was slightly low, but there was a hint of joy in it. She had regained her freedom, and the matter with Kang Jicheng had been settled. Yang Hong's mood had also been lifted, and she had regained her former liveliness. However, her father and brother were sitting beside her, so she could not release her emotions too much. Otherwise, she would have called out to Chen Xing sweetly.
It's good that you're out. The matter is over, and the dust has settled. Don't dwell on it anymore. Life has to move forward. Chen Xing said. Yang Hong's matter had been settled, and one of his worries had also been resolved.
Hmm, thank you, Mayor Chen, for this matter. If it wasn't for Mayor Chen's help, I'm afraid my fate would have been ten thousand times worse. Yang Hong said gratefully.
It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. If there's nothing else, let's leave it at that. Chen Xing said calmly. From the way Yang Hong addressed him, Chen Xing's sharp senses told him that Yang Hong definitely had relatives by her side. Thinking that Yang Hong had just come out of the court, and her husband might be by her side, Chen Xing did not have the mood to speak anymore.
After Yang Hong hung up the phone, her father, Yang Jian, who was sitting in the back seat with her, sighed. This time, it's all thanks to Mayor Chen. Otherwise, my old bones wouldn't be able to help you settle this matter. A deputy director died just like that. Even if he had ulterior motives, he was still a deputy director with real power. If it wasn't for Mayor Chen's help, who knows how far this matter would have gone. It doesn't matter if you lose your job, but if you go to jail because of this, then it's really not worth it. Little Hong, learn from your mistakes. I think you should stay at home and take care of your children, living a life of supporting your husband and children. For a woman, that's better than anything else.
Dad, in my eyes, work is more important than anything else. Yang Hong pouted. She was a woman with a strong desire for power. How could she be willing to live a mediocre life? However, thinking that she had a new place to go, Yang Hong's face quickly blossomed into a smile. It didn't matter if she felt wronged for now, but at least she still had a chance to make a comeback. Moreover, there was still Chen Xing. At this moment, Yang Hong was filled with fighting spirit for the future. If she went to Nangang, she would still retain her deputy director rank. It was just that she would be transferred from a government agency to a state-owned enterprise. Although it was far from being a deputy director in the bureau, at least Chen Xing fought for a chance for her to stay in the system. Yang Hong was already very satisfied with this result. She also understood that even if she didn't go to Nangang, there would be no place for her in the education system.
Sigh, you're just too headstrong. If only you and your brother's temperament were swapped. How good would that be? Yang Jian shook his head helplessly. He hoped that his son would enter politics, but his son was more interested in making money and wanted to start his own business. On the other hand, his daughter only hoped that she would marry into a wealthy family and not have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of her life. After all, a girl should marry into a wife, take care of her husband and children, and take care of the family affairs. She shouldn't be like a man. This was Yang Jian's opinion. But his daughter just had to go into politics. Yang Jian had no choice but to support his daughter as much as he could. He helped his daughter to the position of deputy director, but there was nothing he could do. As a deputy chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, that was all he could do.
My brother doesn't like to enter the system, so I'll take over my father's business. Yang Hong laughed. Dad, if not, who would inherit your legacy?
Dad doesn't need you to inherit it. Look, I told you long ago that women aren't suited to work in the bureaucracy, but you just wouldn't listen. This time, something happened. Luckily, you met a noble like Mayor Chen. Otherwise, you'd regret not listening to me. Yang Jian glared at his daughter. He had climbed his way up from the bottom all the way until he became the secretary of the county committee. Before that, he had to climb his way up the ranks. He had worked in many departments and departments, so he knew very well how complicated and shady the bureaucracy could be.
A small department often meant a small battlefield. A few people inside could scheme against each other for their own interests, slander others, and come up with hundreds of tricks. Yang Jian felt that this kind of environment wasn't suitable for women. Women who could survive in the bureaucracy had to pay a certain price.
Little sister, I think that Mayor Chen treats you quite well. Don't tell me he has ulterior motives? A beautiful woman like you is quite dangerous in the bureaucracy. The driver in front was Yang Hong's brother, Yang Zi Long. Yang Zi Long interrupted with a smile.
Zi Long, what nonsense are you talking about? Baoming is behind us, don't shoot your mouth off. Yang Jian frowned and scolded. The Bao Ming he mentioned was Yang Hong's husband, Qi Baoming. Today, his daughter was going to the court to accept the court's mediation with Kang Jicheng's family. As relatives, they had to follow along. Qi Baoming had also arrived. Now, he was driving behind them. When his daughter left the court, she didn't want to sit in Qi Baoming's car. Instead, she got into the same car as them. Yang Jian sensed that his daughter's relationship with Qi Baoming might be problematic. He didn't want to cause any more trouble.
Dad, if my brother wants to say something, let him say it. Why did you mention Qi Baoming? Yang Hong pouted. She called her husband by his full name with a cold expression.
Little Hong, is there something wrong with your relationship with Baoming? Yang Jian looked at his daughter.
They met on a blind date. What kind of feelings could there be? Yang Hong said disapprovingly. He was always away from home, and they rarely spent time together. They didn't have a deep relationship to begin with, and they didn't spend much time together. Dad, this can't make us have a deep relationship, right?
No matter what, you are husband and wife. Yang Jian said.
Bao Ming is too much. He's always running around outside. He doesn't even think about his family. What's the use of earning so much money? He can't even bring it to his coffin when he dies. Little sister, I'll help you talk to him later. Yang Zilong laughed.
Forget it, brother. Don't meddle in our business. We are only husband and wife in name. If it wasn't for our son, I would have divorced him long ago. Yang Hong said with a cold expression.
It can't be. Little sister, you and Bao Ming have already become like this? Yang Zilong was shocked. Then, his face turned angry. Tell me, did that bastard Qi Baoming bully you? I'll go down and teach him a lesson.
No, he wouldn't dare to bully me even if he had two guts. Yang Hong shook her head. She still remembered that when she didn't let Qi Baoming touch her, Qi Baoming would sleep in the guest room. He didn't dare to do anything.
What on earth was going on? Everything was fine. Why did it suddenly escalate to the point of divorce? Yang Zilong was puzzled.
It's nothing. We don't have any feelings for each other. Isn't it good for us to live our own lives like this? Anyway, you don't have to care about our personal matters. We are both adults. We have our own thoughts and will be responsible for our own actions. Yang Hong said.
As Yang Hong spoke, Yang Jian just stared at his daughter. After a while, Yang Jian suddenly said, "Little Hong, what your brother said just now makes sense. Mayor Chen really takes good care of you. I remember that during my sixtieth birthday, Mayor Chen also came. You were the one who invited him. Now that I think about it, Mayor Chen really gives you face."
Dad, why did you bring this up? Yang Hong glanced at her father. She looked a little uncomfortable.
It's nothing. Dad just said it casually. Yang Jian squeezed out a smile and patted his daughter's arm. In his heart, however, there was a bitterness that only he knew. Having been in the government for decades, Yang Jian had seen all kinds of people. His eyes were shrewd and ruthless. Looking at his daughter's expression, Yang Jian vaguely sensed something. What right did a mayor like Chen Xing have to look at his daughter differently?
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