In the evening, Chen Xing arrived at the hotel where Jiang Feng stayed. Deng Yi and Liao Quanjin had already left. One was the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee, and the other was the Secretary-General of the Provincial government. Both of them came to the hotel at the same time. They couldn't have any other purpose except to visit Jiang Feng. Chen Xing didn't think that they happened to appear at the same place at the same time.
However, both Fu Youjun, the No. 1 representative of the Provincial Party Committee, and Shun Baolai, the governor, paid attention to Jiang Feng at the same time. No matter how stupid Chen Xing was, he knew that this matter was getting more and more complicated. Its influence had gone beyond the kidnapping itself. Although Jiang Feng was a reporter of the People's Daily, her kidnapping was not enough for Fu Youjun and Shun Baolai to pay so much attention to her. They even sent their butler to visit her in person. Chen Xing sighed with emotion in his heart. Conflicts were everywhere.
When he walked into the hotel, Chen Xing wondered if Deng Yi and Liao Quanjin had bumped into each other. If they bumped into each other, it would be really interesting.
Jiang Feng had been staying in the hotel room since she was rescued in the morning. She wore a pure white T-shirt and jeans. She looked simple, casual, and relaxed, as if she wanted to sweep away the haze in her heart. After entering the room, Chen Xing carefully observed Jiang Feng's mental state. He felt that Jiang Feng seemed to have recovered from the kidnapping in the morning.
She was fine. Chen Xing said with concern. There were many things that he didn't know where to start. They knew each other, but they weren't close enough to be friends. They had only met a few times, so it was inappropriate for Chen Xing to say anything too intimate and caring.
Not bad, people should always look forward, right? Those who live in the shadows of the past are destined to be failures. Jiang Feng shrugged and made a gesture to invite Chen Xing to sit down.
That's good. I was worried that Miss Jiang would be affected. Chen Xing nodded with a smile.
Sitting down on the chair, Chen Xing didn't know what to say for a while. The room was a simple standard room in a hotel. It was spacious, and the layout and furnishings were a bit like a home office. Chen Xing could see several pieces of Jiang Feng's clothes hanging outside the open window. Jiang Feng must have stayed here for several days.
The two chairs were separated by a small round table, and the two of them were sitting face to face. Apart from the initial concern, the two of them were slightly silent.
When does Miss Jiang plan to return to the capital? Chen Xing asked. He was not used to this kind of silence.
Let's see how it goes. I can't make a decision right now. I won't let this matter go so easily. I'm going to sue, so I don't know how long I'll have to stay in Nanzhou. Jiang Feng appeared very calm, and his tone was very firm.
Chen Xing glanced at Jiang Feng. Perhaps Jiang Feng still didn't know that this kidnapping incident was insignificant in the eyes of the higher-ups. But as a victim, she wanted to protect her rights and let the criminals be judged according to the law. It was understandable. But could Jiang Feng get what she wanted? Chen Xing wasn't very optimistic about this. Although he didn't know what the higher-ups were playing, Chen Xing was also pessimistic about Jiang Feng's hopes based on the current situation.
The attitude of the newspaper might be very important. It seemed to support Jiang Feng, but Chen Xing was more inclined to believe that the newspaper was only using Jiang Feng as a valuable chess piece.
Does Mayor Chen think my idea is ridiculous? Jiang Feng stared at Chen Xing, and the words that came out of his mouth stunned Chen Xing. Jiang Feng continued, "Even though I knew that the man was the son of Division Chief Ji Kangwei, I still stubbornly insisted on reporting the case, filing an appeal, and seeking for a fair trial. In this era of government power, my way of thinking is probably very childish in Mayor Chen's eyes."
No, I think that Miss Jiang's idea is also normal. Chen Xing hesitated a little. He didn't know how to comment on this matter, so he could only say this to Jiang Feng. He didn't want to hurt Jiang Feng, and he also hoped that Jiang Feng could get a satisfactory result.
But he didn't know whether Chen Xing thought so or not. Jiang Feng looked self-deprecating.
In my heart, I also hope that Miss Jiang can receive fair treatment. Everyone is equal before the law … Chen Xing wanted to say that clichéd old saying, but after some thought, he stopped himself. Saying that everyone is equal before the law to a senior reporter like Jiang Feng, who worked in the media industry and knew the dark side of this country better than the average person, would only be a joke. He was willing to believe it, but Jiang Feng might not believe it. As the saying goes, whoever believes it is stupid.
I thought that Mayor Chen would finish his words. Jiang Feng smiled sarcastically. It seemed that Mayor Chen was quite honest, unlike those hypocritical officials.
Chen Xing smiled helplessly. He didn't know how to respond to Jiang Feng's words. Jiang Feng's words were as sharp as the articles she wrote.
Jiang Feng quickly changed her smile, and her expression became much gentler. She didn't say anything harsh. She had a good impression of Chen Xing. Even if she felt aggrieved, it was meaningless to target Chen Xing. She was more willing to treat Chen Xing as a friend that she could confide in.
Mayor Chen, do you know who came to my place before you came? Jiang Feng looked at Chen Xing. She didn't wait for Chen Xing to answer and continued. After I returned to the hotel, officials from the Publicity Department of the Nanhai Provincial Party Committee and the Publicity Department of the Nanzhou Municipal Party Committee all came here one after another to express their condolences. Just now, the Chief Butler of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary General Deng Yi, also came here. It was funny that he and Liao Quanjin, the Secretary General of the Provincial government, arrived one after another. When they met, their expressions were so interesting that they could be used in a movie.
Jiang Feng was a little sarcastic. It seemed that something unpleasant had happened to her just now.
They should have come to visit you on behalf of the Provincial government of the Provincial Party Committee, which means that this matter has attracted the attention of the senior leaders. Maybe with the help of many factors, the court's judgment will be fair. Chen Xing thought for a moment and replied with a reply that even he himself felt was a little hypocritical. However, he believed Jiang Feng's words. It was indeed interesting for Deng Yi and Liao Quanjin to meet on such an occasion.
A fair trial? Jiang Feng smiled thoughtfully. Just now, Secretary General Liao said that he was here to express his condolences, but his words implied that he hoped this matter could be settled. Hey, he almost told me not to make trouble.
Oh? Chen Xing was surprised. Liao Quanjin directly got involved. Did he represent the Shun Baolai?
Why? Mayor Chen doesn't believe it.
I believe it. I have no reason to doubt Miss Jiang's words.
Thank you. Jiang Feng stared at Chen Xing and said these two words softly.
So you still insist on your original idea? Chen Xing was surprised and couldn't help but look at Jiang Feng again.
Of course, I am not someone who will give up so easily. Jiang Feng looked determined.
Chen Xing nodded. It seemed that Jiang Feng herself had realized that this matter would be more difficult than she had imagined. Perhaps the only spiritual support for Jiang Feng now was that the newspaper office was firmly on her side. Chen Xing couldn't help feeling a little sad. He didn't want to tell Jiang Feng some other information that he had learned. That would only disappoint Jiang Feng. Moreover, no matter what the leaders of the newspaper office thought, while they used this matter to achieve their purpose, they might also indirectly help Jiang Feng get a satisfactory result. Now, before everything was clear, it was best for him to keep silent.
If there's anything you need help with, just give me a call. If it's within my capabilities, I'll do my best to help as well. Chen Xing was silent for a while and said.
Okay, I won't be polite to Mayor Chen. Jiang Feng nodded and smiled. She didn't carefully explore the meaning of the word "person" that Chen Xing had said.
The purpose of his visit had been achieved. Chen Xing got up. Miss Jiang, you have been frightened today. I won't disturb your rest. I'll come to see you again when I have time.
It's not a rest, but Mayor Chen is a busy man. I won't keep you. Jiang Feng smiled. There were endless people coming to her place. How could she have a good rest?
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