After the meeting of the Municipal Party Committee, the most important thing for all the middle-level and above officials in Nanzhou City was who the new Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee would be. As for Ge Jian-ming, his career had taken a small step forward after being transferred to the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. However, whether he could maintain his current influence on Nanzhou in the future was questionable. After all, a transfer was a transfer. So what if his ranking in the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee was higher? If the new Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee didn't buy it, then the influence Ge Jian-ming could exert on Nanzhou City would undoubtedly be reduced.
After Chen Xing returned from the Municipal Party Committee, he rushed to the airport. His original trip to the capital hadn't changed. Although Ge Jian-ming had been transferred, the subway project still had to proceed according to the original plan. No matter who the new Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee was, Chen Xing was very enthusiastic about this project.
On the way to the airport, Chen Xing picked up his phone and looked at a few messages. They were all from Zhang Xin. Zhang Xin, who had just finished his concert, would be leaving Nanzhou tomorrow. Zhang Xin, who hadn't been able to celebrate with Chen Xing last night because of Ye Chengfeng, expressed great regret. He hoped that he could invite Chen Xing over tonight.
Chen Xing looked at the messages, then put his phone back in his pocket. After thinking for a moment, he took it out and replied to Zhang Xin, then deleted all the messages.
There was a last flight from Nanzhou to the capital in the evening. Chen Xing was here to catch this flight.
After about two hours of travel, Chen Xing and his party arrived in the capital. Accompanying them were Chen Xing's secretary, Huang Jianghua, and the director of the government office, Xiao Yuanqing.
In the briefcase, there was a thick stack of documents, all related to the subway project. It was held by Huang Jianghua.
The person who came to pick them up was Deng Ming, the director of the Beijing Office of Nanzhou City. The Beijing Office drove two cars. Xiao Yuanqing and Huang Jianghua sat in one, while Chen Xing sat in the other. Deng Ming, the director of the Beijing Office, was called by Chen Xing to get into the car. Chen Xing had to ask Deng Ming about some of the projects in the city that needed to be reported to the ministries.
His wife, Zhang Ningning, was already seven or eight months pregnant. Chen Xing didn't have the heart to let his wife pick them up, so only the people from the Beijing Office came to pick them up.
In the car, Chen Xing listened to Deng Ming's brief report on some of the key projects, but he did not have much time to learn more. After arriving at the Beijing Resident Office, Chen Xing asked Xiao Yuanqing and Huang Jianghua to stay at the office and to contact him if there was anything. Chen Xing drove one of the Beijing Resident Office's cars and went straight to his home.
Almost eight months pregnant, Zhang Ningning's belly was already very big. At this time, the baby in her belly had already been formed. Zhang Ningning often called Chen Xing. Every time they talked about the situation of the baby in her belly, her face full of happiness.
At home, his mother-in-law, Zeng Yun, had already moved over to live with his wife so that it would be easier for him to take care of her. When Chen Xing arrived home, the mother and daughter were sitting and watching TV. It seemed like they were watching a sketch performed by a famous comedian. Chen Xing could hear their laughter even before he entered the house.
The sound of a key opening the door attracted their attention. Zeng Yun walked over to open the door, but Chen Xing had already opened the door and entered. When he saw Zeng Yun, he sweetly said, "Mom."
"You just got off the plane, so you rushed back." Zeng Yun smiled and glanced at Chen Xing. "I specially left dinner for you. It's still hot."
"Okay, my stomach just happened to be growling." Chen Xing smiled.
The steaming food was served. At home, Chen Xing didn't pay much attention to his image. He held the bowl and wolfed down the food. Zhang Ningning, who walked to the side and sat down, laughed. "Chen Xing, eat slowly. Look at you, it seems that you haven't eaten for a few days."
"It's not that I haven't eaten for a few days. It's that the food cooked by Mom is delicious. Of course, I have to eat quickly." Chen Xing grinned. He didn't forget to flatter his mother-in-law.
"Chen Xing, I see that you have been the mayor for a while, and your mouth is getting better and better. It seems that being an official can also train your eloquence." Zeng Yun shook her head and smiled.
"Mom, I'm telling the truth." Chen Xing smiled.
"Okay, hurry up and eat while it's hot." Zeng Yun smiled. It was said that a son-in-law was half a son. She only had one daughter, Zhang Ningning, who was married to Chen Xing. Zeng Yun also regarded Chen Xing as a real family member.
"Well, I'll eat while it's hot." Chen Xing nodded. If he said too many nice words, it would become hypocritical. There was no need for him to keep emphasizing it over and over again.
Zhang Ningning sat at the side with one hand on the table. He supported his chin and watched Chen Xing eat with a smile on his face. Sometimes, watching one's lover quietly was also a kind of enjoyment.
After a while, seeing that Chen Xing was almost done eating, Zhang Ningning smiled and said, "Chen Xing, you didn't come back to the capital just to see me, did you?"
"Who said that? Of course, I came back to see you." Chen Xing vowed.
"Really?" Zhang Ningning dragged out the last word and looked at Chen Xing with a faint smile. "You workaholic, I don't believe you came back to the capital just to see me."
"Ningning, your words hit me too hard." Chen Xing smiled. However, when he met Zhang Ningning's bright eyes, Chen Xing couldn't make up anything. He said honestly, "This time I came to the capital for the subway project to find out the situation. Of course, it was also important to come back to see you."
"I knew it." Zhang Ningning rolled her eyes at Chen Xing. She looked angry, but she was more charming.
"Subway project?" "Chen Xing, your Nanzhou wants to apply for the subway project?" Zeng Yun looked at Chen Xing doubtfully and suddenly interrupted.
"It's still too early to apply. The city has this plan, but it's still on paper. I came back to the capital this time to find out the situation and see if the subway project can be approved." Chen Xing said.
"I'm afraid it's difficult. In the past two years, the approval has been relatively strict. Last year, more than a dozen cities applied, and only two were approved. Although some cities are provincial capitals, they are located in the central and western regions. In fact, the conditions are not enough. Now the central government still attaches great importance to the phenomenon of blindly following the trend when planning and building some big projects. The approval is much stricter than before. The Ministry of Finance is also very tight on funds." Zeng Yun said. She worked in the Ministry of Finance and undoubtedly had a lot of say in this.
"Mom, some cities want to follow the trend even if they don't have the conditions, but our Nanzhou really has the conditions to build a subway." Chen Xing said seriously.
Although Nanzhou is also a coastal city, among the provincial capitals of all the coastal provinces, Nanzhou is considered a backward area. " Zeng Yun smiled and looked at Chen Xing.
"Mom, this can't be compared like this. Nanzhou naturally has a little gap compared to other coastal developed cities, but we also have to consider the speed of economic development of Nanzhou. The total population is not. In the past two years, Nanzhou has been developing very fast. You haven't been to Nanzhou, right? If you go, you will be surprised." Chen Xing smiled. "I see that some provincial capitals in the central provinces have already built subways a few years ago. As a coastal provincial capital, Nanzhou can't be compared to others."
"It's useless for us to talk about this here. The current policy is indeed not easy to approve, but it's hard to say if you don't try it. It's good for you to go and find out the situation first." Zeng Yun smiled.
"Mom, I haven't even started yet, and my confidence has already been hit by you." Chen Xing smiled bitterly.
"You, why don't I see you being hit at all?" Zeng Yun smiled and pointed to Chen Xing, looking at her daughter and son-in-law. "Well, it's rare for you two to reunite. I won't disturb you and will go into the house first."
As Zeng Yun spoke, she turned around and walked back to the bedroom, leaving Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning behind.
"Ningning, we haven't seen each other for a month. Shouldn't we be intimate?" As soon as Chen Xing saw that his mother-in-law had left, he looked at his wife with a smirk.
"Annoying, don't mess around. If you hurt the baby, let's see what you can do." Zhang Ningning glanced at her mother's bedroom. Seeing that the bedroom door was closed, she quietly breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that her husband's words would be heard by her mother. She was thin-skinned and was not used to flirting with her husband in front of her mother.
"I just said it casually. Look at how anxious you are." Chen Xing smiled and walked around the table. Eight months pregnant, it was best not to have sex. He still had this common sense. However, when he thought that his child would be born in two months, Chen Xing's calm mood also became a little excited.
"Let me listen to the movement of the child." Leaning on Zhang Ningning's belly, Chen Xing listened very attentively. No matter what position or identity he had outside, at home, he was an old child who had not yet become a father. Occasionally, Chen Xing would have a childish side.
"Oh, oh, the child seems to be kicking my cheek." Chen Xing opened his eyes wide and said excitedly.
Zhang Ningning smiled slightly. She also felt that the child in her belly was moving. She gently placed her hands on both sides of her belly. Looking at her husband who was as happy as a child, Zhang Ningning showed a satisfied smile on her face.
The long-lost warm feeling permeated the room. Chen Xing's happy expression like a child made it difficult to match his image as the mayor.
"Chen Xing, stay for a few more days this time." Zhang Ningning asked softly, with a strong sense of attachment in her tone.
"Hmm?" Chen Xing looked up at his wife in surprise. This kind of emotion was rarely seen on his wife. "Maybe it's because of the atmosphere at this moment," Chen Xing thought in his heart.
"Okay, then I'll stay with you for a few more days before going back." Chen Xing nodded and smiled. Since his wife was pregnant, he had indeed spent very little time with her.
"Okay, that's what you said. Don't suddenly get a call and rush back to Nanzhou." "Zhang Ningning said with a smile."
"I won't." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head.
The two sat and chatted. Unknowingly, Zhang Ningning had fallen asleep leaning on Chen Xing. Seeing his wife sleeping sweetly, a gentle smile appeared on Chen Xing's face. He gently picked up his wife and carefully walked to the bedroom.
The next morning, Chen Xing went out early after breakfast. After meeting Director Deng Ming, Xiao Yuanqing, and Huang Jianghua, Chen Xing went to the Development and Reform Commission. However, the car only stopped outside the entrance of the Development and Reform Commission. Chen Xing did not get out of the car immediately. Instead, he first called Wang Weilin, the director of the Industrial Planning Department.
After a brief conversation with Wang Weilin, Chen Xing hung up the phone and turned to Deng Ming, who was acting as a guest driver. "Director Deng, do you know where to go to the Blue Crystal Club?
Of course, Mayor Chen. I've been the director of the Beijing Office for many years. If I don't even know where the club is, then I've been working for nothing for all these years. " Deng Ming said with a smile. "To put it bluntly, I'm no less familiar with the capital than those so-called old Beijing people."
"That's right. Director Deng has been the director of the Beijing Office for almost eight years, right?" Xiao Yuanqing said with a smile.
"Director Xiao, you remember it clearly." Deng Ming glanced at Xiao Yuanqing and nodded with a smile. He vaguely remembered that when he was the director of the Beijing Office, Xiao Yuanqing was still in some corner of the country. At that time, he was probably just a small cadre in the statistics bureau. Now that he had the support of the leader, Xiao Yuanqing had been promoted faster than a rocket in the past year. In an instant, he had become a divisional cadre like Deng Ming. Deng Ming could not help but sigh in his heart. "It's good to be by the side of the leader."
The Blue Crystal Club was located in a deep and secluded old alley in the Second Ring Road of the capital. It looked inconspicuous, and there was no bustling scene outside the door. However, Chen Xing also knew that some slightly high-ranking cadres in the capital had their own places to receive guests. It was just that he had met Wang Weilin several times in the past, but he had never heard Wang Weilin mention this place.
The club looked inconspicuous outside the door, but once inside, one would realize that it was a different world. Chen Xing looked around and was not surprised at all. There were many similar places in the capital.
After waiting for about half an hour, Wang Weilin finally arrived. When he saw Chen Xing, Wang Weilin said with a smile, "Mayor Chen, I'm sorry for the delay. I'm sorry.
Director Wang, you're too polite. I'm very happy that you could take the time to come over. " Chen Xing smiled.
At this time, Deng Ming, the director of the Resident Office in Beijing, had already helped Wang Weilin move his chair out at the right time, so that it was convenient for Wang Weilin to sit down. As the director of the Resident Office in Beijing, Deng Ming was very experienced in dealing with officials in the capital. He had also dealt with department heads like Wang Weilin, but he did not have many opportunities. Wang Weilin was so polite to Chen Xing. Wang Weilin knew that Wang Weilin was not only the mayor, but also the Zhang family behind Chen Xing. Without that identity, Wang Weilin's attitude would be very different. Deng Ming had been dealing with ministries and commissions in the capital for a long time, so he knew that it was common for the department heads of major ministries and commissions like the National Development and Reform Commission to shut the door in front of prefecture-level mayors. Every time Chen Xing came to see Wang Weilin, Chen Xing was very polite and tried his best to help him. The reason was Chen Xing's identity as the son-in-law of the Zhang family.
Mayor Chen asked me out today, not just to treat me to tea. After sitting down, Wang Weilin glanced at Chen Xing with a smile.
If I said yes, it would be too hypocritical. If I said no, it would be too direct. Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. As he spoke, he glanced at Huang Jianghua, who was behind him. Huang Jianghua immediately understood and handed the document to Chen Xing on the table.
I knew that Mayor Chen would only think of me when he had something to do. Wang Weilin smiled. These words sounded a little unpleasant, but Wang Weilin said it purely jokingly, so no one thought anything of it. However, the next sentence stunned Chen Xing. Wang Weilin said, "Mayor Chen, I'll try my best to help you while I still can. I won't be able to help you much in the future even if I want to."
Oh, what did Director Wang mean? Chen Xing's heart skipped a beat. He looked at Wang Weilin in confusion.
"Mayor Chen, I'm going to take a temporary position in the government. I won't be working in the Development and Reform Commission in the future, so my help to Mayor Chen will be limited." Wang Weilin told him the reason with a smile.
"So that's how it is. Judging from Director Wang's expression, it should be a good thing." Chen Xing was deep in thought. Wang Weilin was in the main hall with real power. If he took a temporary position in the government, if the place he went to was not good, it would be equivalent to a disguised "demotion". However, Wang Weilin seemed to be in a good mood. It should be a good transfer.
Fortunately, he was transferred to Dongning City as the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. Wang Weilin nodded slightly. His transfer had been confirmed. Chen Xing would know about it sooner or later. Wang Weilin did not hide anything. For Chen Xing, it was easy to find out about this kind of thing.
Congratulations, Director Wang. Congratulations. When Chen Xing heard that, he hurriedly congratulated Wang Weilin. It was no wonder that Wang Weilin was in a good mood. This transfer was undoubtedly a very good opportunity for Wang Weilin. Dongning City was also a relatively developed coastal city. For a cadre like Wang Weilin to be transferred, he would undoubtedly be a cadre that the Central Organization Department would focus on. If he performed well in the local area, he would obviously be rewarded. When the time came, it would not be impossible for Wang Weilin to naturally step onto the ladder of the deputy provincial level.
Mayor Chen, when I work in Dongning, I welcome Mayor Chen to lead an economic investigation team over for an inspection. There will always be areas where the two cities can complement each other. I welcome entrepreneurs from Nanzhou City to invest. Wang Weilin smiled.
Director Wang, I still want to say this to you. When Director Wang arrives in Dongning, I'll lead a team to Dongning to attract investors. Director Wang, you have to support us when the time comes. Chen Xing replied with a smile.
Good job, Mayor Chen. You've already made up your mind. Wang Weilin smiled and pointed at Chen Xing. Due to this transfer, Wang Weilin had been in a good mood for the past few days. He was undoubtedly joking with Chen Xing, but it was hard to say what would happen when he arrived in Dongning. Chen Xing smiled with Wang Weilin.
Chen Xing laughed along with Wang Weilin. Although his face was full of smiles, he was feeling very depressed inside. Wang Weilin was introduced to him by his brother-in-law, Zhang Yi. It was rare for him to get to know someone with real power in the Development and Reform Commission through the back door. Now, Wang Weilin was going to be transferred to the local government. This meant that it would not be as easy for him to get projects in the Development and Reform Commission in the future. It would be strange if Chen Xing was happy. However, Wang Weilin was in a good mood. Chen Xing also knew that this was not the time to be a wet blanket. In any case, he had not known Wang Weilin for long, but Wang Weilin had helped Nanzhou fight for many benefits, especially the approval of the Nangang Group.
After chatting with Chen Xing for a while, Wang Weilin saw that Chen Xing didn't take the initiative to tell him why he was looking for him. Wang Weilin glanced at the folder on the table and didn't take the initiative to speak. Instead, he smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, it wasn't my idea to invite you here. Someone else wants to meet you.
Really? " Chen Xing looked at Wang Weilin in confusion. No wonder he hadn't heard Wang Weilin mention this place. But who would look for him through Wang Weilin? Chen Xing didn't remember knowing any other officials at the level of the Development and Reform Commission.
Mayor Chen, you should have an impression of Ji Kangwei, the director. Wang Weilin smiled and looked at Chen Xing. He didn't hide it and said, "Director Kang Wei has wanted to meet Mayor Chen for a long time. This time, Mayor Chen came to find me and asked me to be the middleman. I can't refuse. I hope Mayor Chen won't take it to heart."
"No, Director Wang, what are you talking about?" Chen Xing said hurriedly. Although he didn't show it on his face, he was a bit unhappy in his heart. Obviously, he didn't want to meet Ji Kangwei. However, Wang Weilin had helped him a lot, so Chen Xing couldn't say anything on the surface.
Chen Xing didn't even need to think to know that Ji Kangwei wanted to see him. It must have something to do with his son's kidnapping and attempted rape of Jiang Feng. He didn't know if Jiang Feng was still in Nanzhou in the past two days. Jiang Feng, who was involved in this matter, was only an insignificant reporter from the People's Daily. However, there were people in the upper echelons who wanted to make an issue out of this matter. It had already involved the battle between two factions. Chen Xing didn't want to get involved at all. His father-in-law even specifically called to warn him, so how could Chen Xing dare to ignore it?
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