Mayor Chen, if I have offended you in any way before, I apologize to you. I hope that you will forgive me and forgive me. Ceng Gaoqiang saw that Chen Xing was staring at him with a strange look. It seemed that Chen Xing was mocking him. Ceng Gaoqiang wanted to find a hole to hide in, but he could only bite the bullet and apologize. He also felt a little regretful. If he had not secretly opposed Chen Xing before, things would not have turned out this way. Why did he have to do this?
"Deputy Mayor, I don't understand what you are saying. Why did you say that out of nowhere?" Chen Xing looked Ceng Gaoqiang up and down. Last time, Chen Tongjin asked Guan Jinhui to come forward to make peace. This time, only Ceng Gaoqiang came. But was this Ceng Gaoqiang's idea or the Chen family's?
"Mayor Chen, I know you understand what I mean." Ceng Gaoqiang sighed. He wanted to come to a compromise with Chen Xing. Although he had escaped this time, Ceng Gaoqiang was really a little scared. As soon as he came out of the base of the task force, Ceng Gaoqiang immediately rushed to the Municipal Government. He wanted to have an open and honest talk with Chen Xing, hoping that he could shake hands with Chen Xing in private and let Cheng Rong Jiang's task force leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, Ceng Gaoqiang would not be at ease for a moment.
On the way back to the Municipal Government, Ceng Gaoqiang also called his brother-in-law, Chen Tongjin, to talk to him. Chen Tongjin was extremely displeased with his intention to compromise with Chen Xing, but in the end, he did not say anything. Ceng Gaoqiang guessed his brother-in-law's intention. In the face of the young mayor, Chen Tongjin was also powerless. After all, he had retired for several years and was no longer the former secretary of the Municipal Party Committee.
"Deputy Mayor, I really don't understand what you mean. Chen Xing smiled.
Ceng Gaoqiang frowned slightly and felt a little angry in his heart. Chen Xing was obviously pretending to be stupid. He had already lowered his voice. What else did Chen Xing want?
Although he was angry, when he thought of his situation, Ceng Gaoqiang instantly lost his temper. It was true that he had the support of the Chen family, but if Chen Xing did not want to let him go, Ceng Gaoqiang knew that his troubles would not end. Chen Tongjin could only protect him for a while, and there was no way to make Chen Xing stop.
Clenching his teeth, Ceng Gaoqiang thought to himself, "Before I came here, I had already decided to throw away all my dignity. As long as I can stop Chen Xing from pestering me, I don't care if I lose all my dignity." Thinking of this, Ceng Gaoqiang made up his mind and said, "Mayor Chen, if you can be magnanimous, I am willing to …"
Before Ceng Gaoqiang could finish his words, there was a knock on the door. Ceng Gaoqiang's words stopped abruptly. Chen Xing glanced at Ceng Gaoqiang and shouted, "Come in."
"Mayor Chen, Miss Lin Qing from Gray Group wants to see you." Huang Jianghua walked in to report. He knew that Chen Xing attached great importance to this multinational company, so Lin Qing came to visit Chen Xing. Knowing that Ceng Gaoqiang was still there, Huang Jianghua still knocked on the door.
"Oh?" Chen Xing was stunned. He had not seen Lin Qing for a long time. Immediately, he ordered Huang Jianghua, "Bring her to the reception room first and ask her to wait for a while. Remember to treat her well and don't neglect our distinguished guest."
Huang Jianghua received the order and left. Ceng Gaoqiang had just been interrupted. Now, only he and Chen Xing were left. Ceng Gaoqiang opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. The emotions that he had worked so hard to build up were interrupted. Now, he couldn't put down his pride.
After a moment of silence, Chen Xing saw that Ceng Gaoqiang didn't say anything. He didn't have much patience to wait for Ceng Gaoqiang to say anything, so he directly asked Ceng Gaoqiang to leave. "Deputy Mayor Chen, I still have a guest.
I will only stay for a while. I won't hold you up, Mayor Chen. " Ceng Gaoqiang forced a smile on his face. After being urged by Chen Xing, Ceng Gaoqiang's reservation disappeared. He immediately said, "Mayor Chen, if you can be magnanimous this time, I am willing to follow your lead. If you point me to the east, I will definitely not go west. If you point me to the west, I will definitely not go east."
Ceng Gaoqiang's almost humble words made Chen Xing laugh. Staring at Ceng Gaoqiang, Chen Xing thought of a saying, "If you knew what would happen today, why did you do it in the first place?" If Ceng Gaoqiang didn't secretly compete with him, he wouldn't have targeted Ceng Gaoqiang. Corruption could be big or small. Those who were found out were usually the victims of power struggles. Chen Xing had been in the system for so many years, so he deeply understood the principle that if the water was too clear, there would be no fish. As for how much money Ceng Gaoqiang had embezzled, Chen Xing didn't want to know, nor was he interested. In fact, if he really wanted to investigate, as long as he had an official position and a little power, even if he was only a deputy section chief, he would be able to find out the problem. Chen Xing wasn't a person who couldn't tolerate even a little sand in his eyes. If Ceng Gaoqiang didn't do something behind his back that made him unhappy, Chen Xing wouldn't deliberately make things difficult for Ceng Gaoqiang.
Now, Ceng Gaoqiang was afraid and knew to give in to him. Unfortunately, Chen Xing didn't really care. Seeing Ceng Gaoqiang looking at him eagerly, Chen Xing sneered. Ceng Gaoqiang wanted to compromise and give in, but it was useless to just talk. At least, he had to pay a certain price. How could Chen Xing let Ceng Gaoqiang go so easily? He said indifferently, "Deputy Mayor Chen, you go ahead with your work. I still have to meet some guests.
Mayor Chen, if you are willing to be lenient, I can persuade my brother-in-law. His words have a certain influence on Deputy Secretary Shen and Minister Yang. I will try my best to persuade Deputy Secretary Shen and Minister Yang to support you in the Standing Committee. " Ceng Gaoqiang gritted his teeth. This was the most he could do. If Chen Xing was still not satisfied, there was nothing he could do.
This time, Chen Xing fell silent. He was really tempted by Ceng Gaoqiang's words. If he could get the support of Deputy Secretary Shen Lingyue of the Municipal Party Committee and Minister of Publicity Yang Pingping, then he might be able to wrestle with Ge Jian-ming in the Standing Committee. He would not be as helpless as he was now.
Chen Xing was lost in thought. Ceng Gaoqiang, who was beside him, looked at Chen Xing's expression nervously. For him, every minute was torture. Ceng Gaoqiang's heart beat faster every minute that Chen Xing hesitated. He had played so many conspiracies to go against Chen Xing before, but now he still had to bow down to Chen Xing. It was conceivable that Ceng Gaoqiang was aggrieved. However, he had no other choice but to continue to fight against Chen Xing. Maybe Chen Xing could not do anything to him for the time being, but Ceng Gaoqiang was not confident that he would be the one who had the last laugh. After all, Chen Xing had a strong background. It was true that the old master of the Zhang Family was dying, but he was still hanging on to his last breath. Ceng Gaoqiang did not know whether he could hold on until the moment when the old master of the Zhang Family closed his eyes.
If he could hold on until the moment Old Master Zhang closed his eyes, he would probably be dealt with by Chen Xing before he could do so.
Even if he could hold on until then, when the Zhang Family stepped down from the altar, it would still be a giant that could not be underestimated. A skinny camel was still bigger than a horse. This principle couldn't be more obvious. Moreover, for people at his level, even if the Zhang Family declined because of the death of the old master of the Zhang Family, he still had to look up to them. Thinking about how he and his brother-in-law, Chen Tongjin, tried to persuade Shao Huadong to stay away from Chen Xing, Shao Huadong was not moved at all. Shao Huadong had also seen through all this.
"Mayor Chen, you … what do you think about it?" Seeing that Chen Xing didn't speak for a long time, Ceng Gaoqiang couldn't help but ask. Because he was too nervous, he couldn't even speak properly.
Chen Xing stared at Ceng Gaoqiang deeply. The conditions proposed by Ceng Gaoqiang moved him, but Chen Xing felt a little helpless and unwilling to let Ceng Gaoqiang go like this. But he also understood that politics was sometimes so ruthless and realistic. In the face of justice and conscience, sometimes one could only compromise with reality.
"I can let go of your matter, but Deng Jinchun's case must be investigated. This case has been filed for a long time, and many people have been paying attention to it. I must give an explanation to the public." After a long time, Chen Xing said with difficulty. Finally, he chose to make the exchange with the conditions proposed by Ceng Gaoqiang.
"Okay, okay, no problem. As for Deng Jinchun, I will also ask him to cooperate with the investigation and not cause trouble for the task force." Ceng Gaoqiang's face lit up and he nodded vigorously. His face was full of joy, and the way he looked at Chen Xing was almost flattering.
"Don't be happy too early. If what you said doesn't come true, then the deal is invalid. Don't blame me for turning against you." Chen Xing narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Mayor Chen, don't worry. I will try my best. No, no, I will definitely do what I said." Ceng Gaoqiang said in a flattering tone.
"Okay, go and do your work." Chen Xing waved his hand. Looking at Ceng Gaoqiang's face, Chen Xing was a little disdainful.
Watching Ceng Gaoqiang leave, Chen Xing slightly twitched the corner of his mouth. He stood there for a while, and finally sighed. Politics was about playing games and compromising. As the mayor, he also had many things that he could not do. But once he got the support of Shen Lingyue and Yang Pingping in the standing committee, then he would definitely be able to catch Ge Jian-ming unprepared.
After thinking for a while, Chen Xing stopped thinking. He hadn't seen Lin Qing for a while. Chen Xing had always attached great importance to this vice president of Gray Group in China. He didn't know why Lin Qing came to see him.
He asked Huang Jianghua to invite Lin Qing in. Knowing that Lin Qing's style was very American, Chen Xing warmly made a welcoming gesture when Lin Qing entered the door. "Miss Lin, I haven't seen you for a while. Miss Lin, you are getting more and more beautiful."
"Mayor Chen, if all the officials in the mainland are as humorous as you, then I think it will be a very pleasant thing to deal with you." Lin Qing gave Chen Xing a bright smile.
Miss Lin, the way you put it makes it seem as if the officials of the mainland are all stiff and unsmiling people. Chen Xing smiled.
"Although not all of them are like that, most of the officials don't give me a good impression." Lin Qing smiled and sat down at Chen Xing's invitation. Her pair of beautiful eyes were also sizing up Chen Xing. "Mayor Chen, you are still as elegant as ever."
"Miss Lin's praise makes my old face feel embarrassed." Chen Xing smiled and waved his hand. "I am already an old man, I don't deserve that kind of praise."
The two smiled and exchanged greetings. Lin Qing solemnly took out a hot golden invitation. "Mayor Chen, five days later will be the opening ceremony of our group's branch in Nanzhou City. At that time, we hope that Mayor Chen can find time to attend."
"Oh?" "Opening ceremony?" Chen Xing took the invitation. As a foreign bank that Nanzhou City focused on attracting, Chen Xing undoubtedly attached great importance to the opening ceremony of Gray Bank. He didn't need to think at all and immediately agreed. "Miss Lin, I will definitely be there when the time comes."
"Okay, then I will respectfully await Mayor Chen's arrival." Lin Qing smiled and nodded. At the same time, she told Chen Xing other information. "Mayor Chen, Deputy Governor Guan of the province will also be attending."
"Is that so?" Chen Xing was stunned for a moment, then immediately felt relieved. For a multinational giant like Gray Group, it was not strange for the provincial leaders to attach great importance to it. Moreover, Gray Bank opening a branch in Nanzhou City was very important to Nanzhou City. At the signing ceremony last time, Governor Shun Baolai had entrusted Guan Zhenming to attend. This time, it was not strange for Guan Zhenming to attend again. Chen Xing also smiled. "That's a good thing, it means that the provincial leaders also attach great importance to you."
"With the strong support of your provincial and municipal leaders, I believe that our group will have more cooperation in the financial field in the future." Lin Qing smiled.
"I also look forward to further cooperation between us in the future. Our Nanzhou City needs to actively promote the development of the financial service industry. Your group has rich experience in this area, and your business level is also internationally leading. I think we will have closer cooperation in the future." Chen Xing also smiled.
The two of them chatted in the office. Chen Xing did not notice that when Lin Qing talked about professional financial knowledge, she was not very good at it. Her expression was also not very confident. However, Chen Xing's attention was not on this, and he did not pay too much attention to it. Both of them were happy and relaxed. Lin Qing specially came to deliver the invitation, so it was not considered a formal visit. Therefore, after chatting with Chen Xing for a while, Lin Qing also planned to stand up and leave.
Oh yes, I met Li Haocheng by chance in New York's Chinatown before the New Year. Before she left, Lin Qing mentioned something.
Li Haocheng? Chen Xing frowned. This person was about to fade from his memory.
Not bad, he seems to be doing well abroad. Lin Qing smiled. Seeing the expression on Chen Xing's face, Lin Qing suddenly realized something and shrugged apologetically. Mayor Chen, it seems that I mentioned this person at the wrong time.
It's nothing. If Miss Lin didn't mention it, I would have almost forgotten about him. Chen Xing didn't mind and smiled. Li Haocheng was, after all, a thing of the past. His case had already been determined. As for Li Haocheng, as a corrupt official who fled abroad, he could only stay abroad for the rest of his life. Once he returned home, he would definitely face jail. If he didn't want to go to jail, then he could only die of old age in a foreign country. This was also a kind of tragedy. Who in Nanzhou City would still remember Li Haocheng?
If I didn't meet him by chance in Chinatown, I think I wouldn't remember him either. Lin Qing smiled. Mayor Chen, then I won't disturb your work anymore. I look forward to your arrival on the opening day.
Chen Xing smiled and personally sent Lin Qing to the door. Then, he walked back. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Xing called Cheng Rongjiang and asked him to come over.
After receiving Chen Xing's call, Cheng Rongjiang came very quickly. Chen Xing and Cheng Rongjiang didn't need to exchange too many pleasantries. After gesturing for Cheng Rongjiang to sit down, Chen Xing said, "Cheng Rongjiang, put Zeng Gaoqiang's case aside for now.
Put aside for now? " Cheng Rongjiang was shocked. He could understand what Chen Xing meant, but because of this, he didn't dare to believe it. Mayor Chen, you're saying that you won't investigate anymore?
Sort of. Chen Xing nodded and looked at Cheng Rongjiang apologetically. He knew that Cheng Rongjiang had put in a lot of effort for this case. If he were to stop now, he would feel sorry for Cheng Rongjiang's efforts and energy. However, he chose to make a deal with Zeng Gaoqiang, so he could only do so. To put it bluntly, he didn't have any real hatred for Ceng Gaoqiang. It was just a political struggle. In the officialdom, there were no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. Ceng Gaoqiang had offered him attractive conditions, and Chen Xing was willing to let Ceng Gaoqiang go.
Cheng Rongjiang was silent for a moment. Obviously, Chen Xing's decision was too sudden. Ceng Gaoqiang couldn't accept it for a moment. Because of the unexpected factor, Ma Jiang, he had to let Ceng Gaoqiang go today. Cheng Rongjiang was holding back his anger and wanted to continue investigating. Cheng Rongjiang couldn't accept this sudden decision from Chen Xing. However, he also knew that he had to follow Chen Xing's order.
Mayor Chen, why did you suddenly make such a decision? Cheng Rongjiang asked confusedly.
"This is a deal between Ceng Gaoqiang and me." Chen Xing smiled and explained the reason. Then, he said, "If Ceng Gaoqiang can't do what he said, then don't blame me for turning against you."
"Oh, it turns out that Mayor Chen wants to get the support of Shen Lingyue and Yang Pingping." Cheng Rongjiang was enlightened. After hearing Chen Xing's words, he could understand Chen Xing's decision. If he could get the support of Shen Lingyue and Yang Pingping, it would be of great significance to Chen Xing. However, did Ceng Gaoqiang have the ability to persuade them? "Maybe Chen Tongjin is willing to stand up for Ceng Gaoqiang." Cheng Rongjiang thought. He could only sigh helplessly. Since Chen Xing wanted to compromise with Ceng Gaoqiang, he could only cooperate with Chen Xing. There were too many things in the officialdom like this. Cheng Rongjiang seemed to be numb and used to it.
"If Ceng Gaoqiang doesn't want to investigate, what about Deng Jinchun?" Cheng Rongjiang looked at Chen Xing inquiringly.
Deng Jinchun wanted to continue the investigation. His case had to be explained to the outsiders. He couldn't let it end without a cause. Chen Xing was determined.
"That's good." Cheng Rongjiang breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he was not completely disappointed.
"Ceng Gaoqiang said that he would persuade Deng Jinchun to cooperate honestly. Let's see if Deng Jinchun will still refuse to cooperate." Chen Xing said.
"Really?" Cheng Rongjiang sneered when he heard that. "Ceng Gaoqiang saved me, but he immediately regarded Deng Jinchun as a sacrifice. This person is really ruthless."
"It's human nature." Chen Xing twitched his mouth. "If you don't look out for yourself, heaven and earth will destroy you." It was only normal for Ceng Gaoqiang to do this.
While Chen Xing and Cheng Rongjiang were talking in the office, Lin Qing, who had left the Municipal Government, also returned to the Nanzhou Hotel where she was staying. When Lin Qing walked to the door of her room, the door next to her opened. It was a middle-aged man with fair skin and glasses. He looked very elegant. When the man saw Lin Qing, he asked her casually. "You came back from the Municipal Government?"
"That's right. I just delivered the invitation to Chen Xing." Lin Qing nodded. She swiped her card to open the door and walked in. The man behind her followed behind her.
"Actually, you can ask me to deliver the invitation. I also want to meet my old friend." The middle-aged man squinted his eyes. There was no expression on his face.
"Meet my old friend?" Lin Qing looked at the middle-aged man mockingly. "Are you sure you can control your emotions well when you face Chen Xing alone?"
"Of course, you have underestimated me." The middle-aged man replied indifferently, ignoring Lin Qing's mockery.
"Just now, I pretended to mention you in front of Chen Xing. He didn't have much of a reaction. To the officials of Nanzhou, you are already a historical figure. You are insignificant. They don't care about you for a long time. So, you should completely calm down. If you are still controlled by your emotions, then you will never become an outstanding secret agent. I think you should have been told during your training that if you ruin the organization's matters because of your personal negligence or other reasons caused by you, only death awaits you." Lin Qing looked at the middle-aged man deeply.
"You know, I have heard this sentence many times." The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows. "Lin Qing, I have a question that has been bottled up in my heart. I wonder if you can answer it for me?"
"What question?" Lin Qing stared at the middle-aged man.
"Do you have any background in the United States?" The middle-aged man stared at Lin Qing. He undoubtedly wanted to know the answer to this question.
"This is not something you should ask. Luckily, you only asked me today. If you asked someone else, I think you might become a dead body." Lin Qing looked at the middle-aged man coldly. "I hope you will not ask any similar questions in the future. Otherwise, it will bring you trouble. Also, I have to correct you. Right now, it is not 'you', but 'we'. You have already become a member of this organization. I think you have not truly adapted to your new identity." "Remember, you are now a Chinese man named Liu Weining."
"Don't worry, I remember my new identity clearly." The middle-aged man and Lin Qing looked at each other, then looked away indifferently.
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