At the Dongfang Hotel, the Nanzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government held a welcoming banquet for Li Jiayuan and his entourage. The Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Ge Jian-ming, Mayor Chen Xing, and other key leaders attended the banquet. Although Ge Jian-ming was unexpectedly outmaneuvered by Chen Xing during the banquet, Ge Jian-ming's expression did not change at all. Between toasts, he was still laughing and chatting happily with Li Jiayuan, the chairman of the Yuan Da Group's board of directors. Regarding Yuan Da Group's intention to invest in Nanzhou, Ge Jian-ming was very enthusiastic. As long as it did not violate the rules and regulations, the city was willing to provide as many favorable conditions as possible to satisfy Yuan Da Group's requirements.
Since Ge Jian-ming had already spoken, Chen Xing had nothing else to say. As long as Yuan Da Group could finally invest in Nanzhou, Chen Xing would not object to Ge Jian-ming's stance. As long as it was in line with the interests of the big picture, Chen Xing would not argue with Ge Jian-ming over the smallest details.
At the banquet, Chen Xing was not very active. With Ge Jian-ming present, as the mayor, he could only play a supporting role. There was no need to steal Ge Jian-ming's limelight. Occasionally, he would chat with Li Jiayuan, but Chen Xing did not say much. However, his mood was not affected by Ge Jian-ming's presence. On the contrary, Chen Xing was in an exceptionally good mood today. The banquet just now was a counterattack against Ge Jian-ming. Although Ge Jian-ming had taken the initiative to support Xu Qingnian for the position of Ximen County's Party Secretary, Chen Xing believed that Ge Jian-ming must be feeling anxious. His abnormal attitude at the end was just Ge Jian-ming trying to cover it up.
Shen Lingyue was also present. He was also a man of few words. Like the Maitreya Buddha, he always had a faint smile on his face. Chen Xing knew that Shen Lingyue would not support him in the long run, and Ceng Gaoqiang's role would not last forever. He had to prepare for a rainy day in the future. After all, the standing committee was still under Ge Jian-ming's control. Today's victory did not mean anything. Chen Xing still had to give himself a wake-up call.
Zheng Jue was also the focus of everyone's attention at the banquet table. Even Ge Jian-ming would take the initiative to raise his glass to Zheng Jue in a friendly manner.
There was no doubt that the city attached great importance to Li Jiayuan's visit. From the information Zheng Jue had divulged in advance, the city knew that Li Jiayuan's visit to Nanzhou this time was to finalize a cooperation project with the Four Leaf Clover Group. The city also hoped that this time, Yuan Group's investment in Nanzhou could be confirmed. This could be considered a major event for attracting investment this year.
After the banquet at noon, Chen Xing appointed the office director, Xiao Yuanqing, to be responsible for the reception of Li Jiayuan and his entourage in Nanzhou. He was also to accompany them throughout the inspection so that he could understand Yuan Group's investment attitude in time.
Ge Jian-ming did not leave immediately. Instead, he and Li Jiayuan went to the tea room for an informal private meeting. Other than Zhao Xin, the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, who accompanied them, Chen Xing and his entourage did not join in the fun.
Chong Bei Municipal Party Committee Secretary Liao Jianye arrived at a high-class villa district along Yanhai Road in Nanzhou. Other than his trusted chauffeur who had driven him for many years, Liao Jianye did not even bring his secretary. After eating lunch, he hurried to the city. It was only a 20-minute drive from Chong Bei District to Nanzhou City. The distance was not far, so Liao Jianye did not waste much time on the road.
In the villa district, there was a small villa with a house number 8. It was Ge Wenzhong's residence. After Liao Jianye and Ge Wenzhong made an appointment over the phone, they set off. At this moment, Ge Wenzhong had just finished his lunch. When Liao Jianye came over, Ge Wenzhong enthusiastically went out to welcome him.
What is it that Secretary Liao has to make a trip over? Can't you just say it over the phone? Ge Wenzhong smiled at Liao Jianye as he got off the car.
This is not a trivial matter. I think it's better to talk to you face to face, Wenzhong. Liao Jianye's expression was rather serious, as if he wanted to make the atmosphere more solemn.
Oh? Ge Wenzhong listened to Liao Jianye's words with a surprised expression. He raised his hand and gestured for Liao Jianye to enter the house.
The villa's living room was very large, and the decorations were equally luxurious. This was not the first time Liao Jianye had been to Ge Wenzhong's house, so he was not unfamiliar with it. At this moment, his mood was not on how luxurious the house's decorations were. After sitting down with Ge Wenzhong, Liao Jianye saw Ge Wenzhong ask the housekeeper to bring water. He was not in a hurry to say anything. After the housekeeper left, Liao Jianye told Ge Wenzhong about the situation that Municipal Public Security Bureau Chief Chen Weizhi reported to him.
Nanzhou Municipal Bureau's people are investigating Hongyi Construction Company? When Ge Wenzhong heard Liao Jianye's words, he frowned and looked at Liao Jianye. Do you know why they are investigating?
This is hard to say, but according to Weizhi, it might be related to the hostel's plot of land, because they are also investigating the auction. Liao Jianye said, his expression was not relaxed. After all, he had a deep relationship with Ge Wenzhong. The Nanzhou Municipal Bureau's people were investigating Hongyi Construction Company, including the auction of the hostel's plot of land. As the Chongbei Municipal Party Committee Secretary, Liao Jianye was confident that the Nanzhou Municipal Bureau's people wouldn't be able to find anything in Chongbei. However, Liao Jianye was worried that there was a deeper reason behind it. For example, who was pushing the Nanzhou Municipal Bureau to investigate this matter? Or perhaps there was a problem within Chongbei, and someone reported it, leading to the city's people coming down to investigate. This was what Liao Jianye was worried about, so he had to inform Ge Wenzhong first to deal with this matter.
How did Chen Weizhi find out about this? Ge Wenzhong asked.
I didn't ask about this, but I think they are all from the public security system. No matter how secretive the Nanzhou Municipal Bureau's people are in Chongbei to investigate, it should be impossible for them to not leak any information. It is normal for Weizhi's people to find out. Liao Jianye said.
That's true. Ge Wenzhong nodded, no longer tangled with this matter. He was thinking about why the Nanzhou Municipal Bureau's people were investigating Hongyi Construction Company. Could it be that someone was purposely looking for trouble with him?
Secretary Liao, what do you think of this matter? After a moment of silence, Ge Wenzhong turned to Liao Jianye and asked.
I heard from Weizhi that the leader is a person called Liu Yanfei from the Nanzhou Municipal Bureau. He is the squad leader of one of the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Police Squadron. I think we can start with this person to see if there is anyone behind this. Liao Jianye said without hesitation. On the way here, he had already thought about this matter. When Ge Wenzhong asked him, he didn't need to think at all.
That's fine, this matter is easy. A mere squad leader is easy to deal with. When Ge Wenzhong heard that it was only a squad leader, he immediately agreed with Liao Jianye's suggestion and nodded. After thinking for a while, Ge Wenzhong said, Tell Chen Weizhi not to let his guard down and continue to keep a close eye on this matter. No matter how you look at it, it is still very strange. How could it be the criminal police investigating? Even if it was the investigation team, I wouldn't find it strange.
This is hard to explain. Liao Jianye smiled bitterly.
Forget it, it is useless for us to think about it here. Let's wait for the results. Oh right, tell Chen Weizhi that if he can find other more valuable clues, I won't treat him badly. Ge Wenzhong waved his hand.
Okay, I will tell him. Liao Jianye smiled and nodded. His eyes rolled and said. The United Front Minister Zhou Mohua is about to retire. I don't know what the city is planning. Will the new United Front Minister continue to have a seat in the Standing Committee?
Secretary Liao, I can't give you an answer if you ask me this. Ge Wenzhong was startled, then he smiled and shook his head. His eyes swept across Liao Jianye's face. Ge Wenzhong's eyes flashed with a trace of a smile. It was not that he didn't understand Liao Jianye's meaning. The other party asked this, it was clear that he was tempted by the Standing Committee position.
Wenzhong, you don't want to know. If you want to know, how can it be difficult for you? Liao Jianye said with a smile, his eyes staring at Ge Wenzhong.
Secretary Liao, you are making things difficult for me. My father has never liked me to ask about his work. Ge Wenzhong smiled. Looking at the disappointed look on Liao Jianye's face, Ge Wenzhong suddenly changed the topic and said with a smile, "Secretary Liao, for the sake of our friendship, even if I have to make an exception, I have to help you ask, right?
Wenzhong, with your words, I think I have to go to the city again tonight. The two of us have a drink, and we won't go back until we are drunk. Liao Jianye smiled until his eyes narrowed.
That's good. Since Secretary Liao has invited me, I will accompany you to the end. Ge Wenzhong said straightforwardly.
After the two finished talking, they looked at each other and smiled. It was a tacit understanding. Ge Wenzhong's interests in Chongbei needed Liao Jianye's help. Liao Jianye seeking a position in the Municipal Party Committee's Standing Committee was in line with Ge Wenzhong's interests. Moreover, even if Ge Wenzhong didn't care about the city's affairs, he knew that the current United Front Minister, Zhou Mohua, was a member of the local faction. The local faction was his father's arch-enemy. If Zhou Mohua retired, there would be a vacancy in the Municipal Party Committee's Standing Committee. At that time, no matter who the new United Front Minister was, it would be hard to say if he could continue to be a member of the Municipal Party Committee's Standing Committee. Supporting Liao Jianye to enter the Standing Committee would not conflict with his father's plans. Ge Wenzhong believed that his father would not reject his request. This was also the reason why he was confident in helping Liao Jianye.
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