In September, the much-anticipated XX Party Congress was held. The Congress, which was held once every five years, was particularly eye-catching. Not only did it attract the attention of the global media, but it also affected the whole country, because it was related to the change of leadership of the Party and the country.
In September, the heat of midsummer still lingered in Nanzhou. Chen Xing did not attend the Congress. Previously, Nanzhou City had elected a total of five representatives according to the division of representative election units stipulated by the central government, including the composition of representatives, the election procedures, the allocation of seats, and other relevant notices. Before Ge Jian-ming was transferred to the province, he had already been elected as the representative of the Party and government of Nanzhou City, so Chen Xing did not occupy another seat. According to the usual practice, the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Deng Yi, had also been elected as a representative when he was the secretary-general of the Provincial Party Committee.
With Chen Xing's current level, it was not important whether he attended such a Congress or not. Even if he attended, he was more of a spectator, so Chen Xing did not pay much attention to it. However, it did not mean that Chen Xing did not pay attention to it. Whether from the perspective of a departmental cadre or from the perspective of the Zhang family, Chen Xing paid more attention to the progress and results of the Congress than anyone else.
Although the change of the new leader had been decided after various parties had gambled and compromised before the Congress, even people like Chen Xing, who already knew some inside information, still felt excited about the progress of the Congress.
During the days when the Congress was held, the work of maintaining stability in various places had also risen to an unprecedented height. During the Congress, there was no incident that would affect stability and unity in any place. Chen Xing did not attend the Congress. It could be said that he was in charge of the city. A few days ago, Chen Xing coordinated the Municipal Public Security Bureau and the relevant departments to hold a meeting to ensure social order during this period.
Sitting in the office, Chen Xing held a photo in his hand. The baby in the photo had delicate eyebrows and eyes that seemed to be carved from the same mold as Zhang Ningning. His nose was very similar to Chen Xing's. He wore a bright red gown and looked very cute. His big round eyes were wide open, as if he was looking at the world curiously.
A smile unconsciously appeared on his lips. This was taken when his son was one month old. Chen Xing immediately returned to Nanzhou after his son's one-month old celebration. This photo had become a must-have for him. Every time he was free, he would take it out and look at it.
When the child was one month old, his father-in-law, Zhang Guohua, was very happy. Chen Xing knew that Zhang Guohua valued and loved this grandson very much. Only when he held the child did his smile become brighter.
"But my father-in-law should be in a good mood these days."
This was what Chen Xing thought. A few days before the meeting, the game of high-level officials was still going on. It was not until the last moment that the new leadership was finally determined. The tension and intensity could be seen. Although the results had to go through the formalities in the process of the meeting, it was not strange for Chen Xing and others to know the inside information in advance.
His father-in-law, Zhang Guohua, walked out of Jianghai Province as he wished. He entered the central government and entered the Politburo. Moreover, he would serve as a deputy in the new government leadership. This result could be said to be not too surprising. It was in line with the expectations of the Zhang family. However, the moment before the result came out, everyone was tense. After all, any accident could happen.
There was a knock on the door. Xiao Yuanqing, the office director, came in. Chen Xing put away the photo and looked up at Xiao Yuanqing. "Yuanqing, what's the matter?
Mayor, there's a woman outside the door who wants to see you. " Xiao Yuanqing said hesitantly.
"A woman wants to see me?" Chen Xing looked puzzled. "Who is it?"
"Zeng Gaoqiang's wife, Yang Fang." Xiao Yuanqing said truthfully.
"Zeng Gaoqiang's wife?" "Just tell her that I'm meeting a guest and have no time." Chen Xing waved his hand. As soon as he heard that it was Zeng Gaoqiang's wife, Chen Xing was not in the mood to meet her. He didn't need to think to know that the other party must have come for Zeng Gaoqiang.
Xiao Yuanqing heard this and nodded. However, before he went out, Yang Fang had already rushed in. "Mayor Chen, I'm sorry. I know you don't want to see me, but I have to talk to you. I hope you can give me some time. I won't take up too much of your time."
"Yang Fang, Mayor Chen is busy. If you really have something to say, come back another day." Xiao Yuanqing looked at her unhappily. He had met Yang Fang once before. For the sake of their acquaintance, he reluctantly helped to inform her. Otherwise, how could he not know that Chen Xing didn't want to talk about Zeng Gaoqiang now? However, Yang Fang broke in by herself, which made him a little unhappy.
"Yuanqing, forget it. You go ahead." Chen Xing frowned. Since she had already come in, it would be meaningless to chase her out. Chen Xing wasn't someone who didn't have the tolerance to listen to a woman's words.
Xiao Yuanqing was stunned and didn't say anything. Before he went out, he glanced at Yang Fang, which probably meant that Yang Fang should speak with propriety. However, whether Yang Fang kept it in mind, Xiao Yuanqing had no way to know.
Chen Xing stood up from behind the desk. He hated Zeng Gaoqiang, but only himself. It had nothing to do with his family. At this time, he didn't deliberately give Yang Fang any face. He walked to the sofa and sat down. Chen Xing also invited Yang Fang to sit down.
"Mayor Chen, you should know why I came here. Can you be merciful and let Zeng Gaoqiang go this time?" Yang Fang didn't sit down. She stood aside and looked at Chen Xing with a pleading look.
"Zeng Gaoqiang's case is handled by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Are you looking for the wrong person?" Chen Xing shook his head. He vaguely remembered that Xiao Yuanqing said the name of the other party. Chen Xing said again, "Yang Fang, Zeng Gaoqiang not only violated the discipline, but also was suspected of breaking the law. His problem must be dealt with by the party discipline and national law. It can't be decided by an individual. I think you should figure this out."
"Mayor Chen, although I am just a doctor and don't know about your officialdom, I also know that the so-called legal fairness is just a joke. But do you think I will believe you when you tell me about the party discipline and national law?" Yang Fang looked sarcastic.
"Yang Fang, I don't agree with what you said. Our country may need to improve the rule of law, but the legal fairness you said is a joke. Don't you think it's a little extreme?" Chen Xing said seriously. In his position, he must refute such a point of view.
"Well, let's not talk about this. I'm not here to quarrel with you today, Mayor Chen. I just want you to let my husband go. Mayor Chen, no matter how Gaoqiang offended you, he must know his mistake. Please let him go, and he will apologize to you." Yang Fang looked at Chen Xing and pleaded.
"Yang Fang, I just made it very clear that the case is handled by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. And it's not a matter of whether I let him go or not. An individual can't override the party discipline and national law. Don't you understand what I mean?" Chen Xing shook his head and looked at Yang Fang in front of him. Chen Xing thought that Zeng Gaoqiang didn't know how lucky he was. He had such a beautiful wife, but kept several mistresses outside. At this critical moment, only this wife could really help him.
"Mayor Chen, I know you are perfunctory. If you really show mercy, my Gaoqiang will definitely be fine." Yang Fang looked stubborn. She didn't believe Chen Xing's words.
"Tut, what should I say to you?" Chen Xing shook his head helplessly and looked at Yang Fang again. Chen Xing was stunned. "You said you are a doctor?"
"Yes, why?" Yang Fang looked at Chen Xing in confusion.
"Yang Fang, you came to me today because someone told you to do this." The corner of Chen Xing's mouth curled into a sneer.
"No, no, I came here by myself." Yang Fang's eyes flickered. Chen Xing was right. She came here because Chen Tongjin asked her to do this. He asked her to come to Chen Xing and play the pity card, which might be useful. Although Yang Fang didn't know how useful Chen Xing could be, she still did it because Chen Tongjin said it.
"If no one asked you to do this, why did you come to me?" "Zeng Gaoqiang's case is handled by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. It is obviously illogical for you to come to me. You just said that you are a doctor and don't know anything about officialdom. If no one told you anything, why did you come to me?" Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. Yang Fang was just a woman after all. Chen Xing didn't want to argue with her. "Yang Fang, go back. It's useless for you to come to me for Zeng Gaoqiang's case. I can give you a clear answer now."
"Mayor Chen, are you really so cold-hearted? Do you want me to kneel down to you?" Yang Fang's eyes were filled with tears.
"Yang Fang, if you really do this, it will be very boring." Chen Xing glanced at her and picked up the internal phone. "Yuanqing, come and help me send Ms. Yang Fang out."
Yang Fang stood there in a daze. She was not a woman who liked to make a scene. She knew that if she knelt down, it might be counterproductive. Her relationship with Zeng Gaoqiang was a little cold, but after so many years of husband and wife friendship, she couldn't really ignore Zeng Gaoqiang. Chen Tongjin asked her to come to Chen Xing, and she also came, but the result disappointed her. At this moment, Yang Fang didn't know how useful Chen Tongjin's words of finding connections from other channels would be.
Her eyes were blank, and Yang Fang was silent for a while.
Xiao Yuanqing came in soon. Seeing Yang Fang's appearance, he curled his lips. "Why did you come if you knew it was useless?"
"Yang Fang, please go." Xiao Yuanqing urged.
Yang Fang turned around in a daze and left Chen Xing's office. In the corridor, a woman came. When the other party saw Yang Fang, she was stunned. Then she looked at the eye-catching sign of the mayor's office in front of her, and the woman also stopped for a while.
At this time, Yang Fang didn't pay attention at all. When she inadvertently saw the woman, she just felt that the face was a little familiar, but she didn't have the heart to think about it.
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