It was very quiet in the private room. Shen Qing 'an sat upright. He had said what he needed to say. It was time to see how Chen Xing would respond.
Shen Qing 'an picked up the glass and drank water. He patiently waited for Chen Xing to speak, but his heart was not calm. From time to time, his eyes swept over Chen Xing's face, with a bit of eagerness and expectation.
President Shen, for the sake of the 10 billion credit, President Shen, if I can help you, I can't refuse. After a moment of silence, Chen Xing glanced at Shen Qing 'an and said with a smile.
Good, good. Shen Qing 'an's face lit up. Chen Xing's words meant that he had agreed to help. Shen Qing' an couldn't hide the joy on his face, and his attitude became much more intimate. Secretary Chen, don't call me President Shen. It's too formal. Just call me by my name.
If I call you by your name, I'm afraid it'll be disrespectful to you. Chen Xing joked.
Hey, I don't like what Secretary Chen said. If you say that, then I don't dare to sit down to eat with Secretary Chen. I have to stand. Shen Qing 'an put on a displeased face and said. It's settled then. Secretary Chen can call me Qing' an in the future. My friends call me that too.
In that case, President Shen, you call me Secretary Chen. Aren't you treating me like an outsider? Chen Xing smiled slightly.
That's true. If Secretary Chen doesn't mind, I'll call you Chen Xing. Shen Qing 'an smiled and narrowed his eyes. After a while, the relationship between the two of them had become much closer.
The two of them chatted and laughed. The relationship between them had become closer, just like a window paper. Once it was pierced, it would become transparent. There was no need to hide some things. Shen Qing 'an mentioned that Chen Xing's mother-in-law, Zeng Yun, worked in the Ministry of Finance. He also mentioned that Zeng Yun's grandfather, Zeng Xuankai, was one of the first people in charge of finance, tax and financial work during the founding of the People's Republic of China. Zeng Yun's father had retired from the position of Vice Chairman of the CBRC. Shen Qing' an's meaning could not be clearer. Chen Xing's mother-in-law's family had a wide range of contacts in the financial system.
The two of them chatted and ate. In the past, Chen Xing really didn't pay attention to the situation of his mother-in-law's family. The halo of the Zhang family was too big, so people couldn't help but focus on the Zhang family. Chen Xing was the same, so he really didn't know much about his mother-in-law, Zeng Yun. In addition, he usually spent most of his time working in other places. When Chen Xing heard Shen Qing 'an's words, he smiled bitterly. He realized that as a son-in-law, he didn't seem to know as much about his mother-in-law as outsiders did.
Shen Qing 'an had something to do in the afternoon, and Chen Xing had to go home to accompany his wife and son. The two of them didn't drink at noon, but they had already talked. Shen Qing' an knew that since Chen Xing had agreed to help, there was no need for him to be long-winded and tell him anything. At their level, credibility was more important than anything else.
After lunch, Chen Xing went straight home. He had called his wife yesterday and told her that he would return to the capital today. At this time, Zhang Ningning was at home, and so was his mother, Zou Fang, who had retired in advance and was specially in the capital to take care of her grandson. When Chen Xing entered the door, he saw his mother, Zou Fang, playing with her grandson. From time to time, the baby's clear laughter could be heard in the living room.
Little baby, look who's back. As soon as Zou Fang saw her son enter the door, she smiled and turned the baby around to face Chen Xing.
The baby, who was three or four months old, didn't know how to recognize people. He looked at Chen Xing with a pair of big innocent eyes, and a smile suddenly appeared on his pink face.
Oh, did you see that? My son is smiling at me when he saw me come back. As soon as Chen Xing saw his son's very bright smile, he beamed with joy.
You, if you don't come back more in the future, little Chengye won't recognize you in the future. Zou Fang smiled and rolled her eyes at her son. She picked up her grandson and handed him to Chen Xing. Come, hold him.
Okay, I'll be close to my son. Chen Xing smiled and nodded vigorously.
Zhang Ningning came out of the bedroom and looked at Chen Xing, who didn't even know how to hold a child. He smiled and shook his head. Chen Xing, you don't even know how to hold a child. How can you be a father?
I'm learning. I don't have time. Otherwise, I'd be ready to be a super nanny. Chen Xing sat under the sofa with a smile. The little guy in his arms was quite naughty, kicking his legs hard. Chen Xing helped him stand on the sofa. Looking at the cute little guy who wanted to stand up but couldn't, Chen Xing was full of smiles.
By the way, Ningning, has your mother come over these days? Chen Xing suddenly asked.
Yes, she came over at noon. She just left for a while and she will come over at night. What's wrong? Zhang Ningning sat down by the side and cast a doubtful glance at Chen Xing.
Nothing, something happened. Chen Xing smiled and waited for her to come over at night.
After playing with the child for a while, Chen Xing smiled and said, "Do you have time in the afternoon? Do you want to go out with the family?
It's rare for you to come back. Even if I don't have time, I have to. " Zhang Ningning smiled and thought, "I'm not as busy as you."
"Ah, why do I hear a strong resentment in your voice?" Chen Xing smiled and looked at his wife.
"It's not resentment. I'm just stating a fact." Zhang Ningning shook her head slightly and smiled. Seeing that Chen Xing didn't even know how to hold the child, Zhang Ningning couldn't help laughing. "All right, let me hold the baby. He can't even sit properly now. Do you want him to stand?"
As they were talking, Chen Xing saw his mother coming over and said, "Mom, let's go out in the afternoon. Let's go together."
"Forget it. You two can go with the child. I won't join in the fun." Zou Fang smiled and shook her head.
"Mom, you haven't gone out to play since you arrived in the capital. You're busy taking care of the baby. Let's go out in the afternoon. If you don't go, we'll be embarrassed to go alone." Zhang Ningning also smiled and said at this time.
"Yes, mom, let's go out and play together." Chen Xing said again.
Hearing her son and daughter-in-law's words, Zou Fang hesitated for a moment and nodded with a smile. "Then I'll go out with you."
After sitting in the room for a while, the family packed up and went out. Chen Xing acted as a guest driver. As for Huang Jianghua, Chen Xing had given him a special holiday to accompany Shen Huining in the capital. There were many scenic spots in the capital. It was early November, the season when the red leaves of Fragrant Mountain were in full bloom. Zhang Ningning proposed to go to Fragrant Mountain to see the red leaves. Hearing this, Chen Xing immediately nodded in agreement. He had never been to Fragrant Mountain, but he had been to scenic spots such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City once.
It was about 20 kilometers from where they lived. Chen Xing didn't drive very fast, so it took him nearly half an hour to get there. It was the season when the red leaves of Fragrant Mountain were in full bloom. Although it was not the weekend, there were still many people. Chen Xing found a parking place with difficulty. After getting out of the car, he saw an endless stream of tourists going up the mountain. Chen Xing couldn't help but smile. It seemed that there were many people.
It was the season to see the red leaves. How could there be few people? Zhang Ningning said with a smile.
The three of them walked up the mountain while talking. Chen Xing was afraid that his wife and mother would be too tired carrying the child up the mountain, so he fought to carry the child. They climbed up the mountain and walked on the stone path. There were ancient trees and cypresses on both sides. It was a sunny day in the capital today, and the autumn air was refreshing. They walked on the mountain road for a long time, but they didn't sweat for a long time. Chen Xing looked at the red leaves all over the mountain. As it was his first time coming here, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion at the beauty of nature.
"Now is the right time to come. Look, the maple leaves on the mountain are all red." Zhang Ningning walked in front, turned back and said to Chen Xing with a smile.
"Yes, it's really beautiful." Chen Xing nodded with a smile. When he saw his mother, he immediately took down the camera hanging on his shoulder and said to Zhang Ningning, "Ningning, come, take a picture of us."
"Okay, then stand properly." Zhang Ningning took the camera and said with a smile.
"One, two, three …" Zhang Ningning counted. When he saw his son, who was only a few months old, smiling at the camera, he hurriedly took a picture.
They walked and stopped along the way. It was rare for Chen Xing to relax like this. He was in high spirits, especially when he looked at the pleasing scenery. His spirit seemed to have reached another level.
"When my son Chengye is one year old, I'll bring him here again." Chen Xing said with a smile.
"When he is one year old, the leaves on the mountain have not turned red yet." Zhang Ningning smiled. "At least I have to wait until this time next year to come here."
"Then I'll come here at this time next year." Chen Xing said with a smile. "In the future, no matter how busy I am, I'll take time to go out and play with little Chengye every year."
"Really?" Zhang Ningning looked at Chen Xing with some disbelief, and then said, "Chen Xing, you have to do what you say to your son. Otherwise, I'll tell Chengye that you, as a father, don't keep your word."
"I'll try my best." Hearing this, Chen Xing smiled bitterly. He still didn't know whether he could take time out every year.
"See, I know you can't do it. Just look at my father. He hasn't spent the Spring Festival at home all these years. I used to accompany my mother for dinner on New Year's Eve." Zhang Ningning shook his head with a smile. "I think you're going to follow in your father's footsteps. In the future, maybe only my son Chengye will accompany me for New Year's Eve dinner. I won't count on you."
"It's still early, Ningning. It's hard to say what will happen in the future." Chen Xing laughed. Although he said so, Chen Xing also knew that with the promotion of status and position, when the people celebrated the Spring Festival, as leaders, they had to go to the frontline to express their condolences. There were not many opportunities to celebrate the Spring Festival at home.
"Anyway, I can already see your future from my father." Zhang Ningning smiled and twitched his mouth.
"Dad is already a national leader. Don't compare me with him." Chen Xing smiled.
As they talked along the way, the three of them had already climbed halfway up the mountain. Chen Xing climbed the mountain with a child in his arms. At this time, he was so tired that he was panting. Last night, he and He Li had an absurd night, and in the morning, he did it again. Chen Xing was actually a little tired. Now that he was climbing the mountain with a child in his arms, Chen Xing could only sigh that his body was not as energetic as it was when he was young.
"Let's find someone to take a picture together." Zhang Ningning held the camera and turned his head to look at the people passing by.
Soon, Zhang Ningning stopped a girl who was about 20 years old and looked like a student. He smiled and said, "Beauty, can I take a picture with you?"
"Sure." The girl stopped. When she saw Zhang Ningning, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes. She subconsciously said, "Sister, you're the beauty."
"This girl is really good at talking." Hearing her words, Zhang Ningning shook his head with a smile and said, "You're at the most beautiful age."
Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning's family stood up. This was the first time they had taken a picture outside. The baby in his arms seemed to be particularly excited and kept giggling, which made Chen Xing grin. Zou Fang said, "Chen Xing, did you see that? Little Chengye's charm when he smiles is just like you when you were a child."
"Of course, my son is like me." Chen Xing said with a smile.
After the family took a picture, the girl came over to return the camera. When she saw the handsome and lovely child in Chen Xing's arms, she couldn't help but tease him. She said softly, "This child is so beautiful."
"Yue Ming, why don't you go? We're going up the mountain." The girl's companion, who was waiting by the side, urged.
"Okay, I'll go now." The girl turned around and replied. Before leaving, she didn't forget to touch Little Chengye's smooth and delicate face, looking reluctant to part with him.
Zhang Ningning thanked the girl again. Seeing that she had left, Zhang Ningning turned to Chen Xing and said, "When I see her, I think of that girl, Song Zhi. I haven't seen her for a long time. I saw that her single apartment has been empty."
"I guess she's fighting a battle of wits and courage with her family. I heard that her parents have been looking for a partner for her. This girl always wants to cause trouble and ruin, scaring away all the partners that her parents introduced." Chen Xing said with a smile. When he thought of Song Zhi, a smile also appeared on his face. He hadn't seen Song Zhi in Nanzhou a while ago. If that girl was in Nanzhou, she would have bombarded him with phone calls.
"She graduated last year, right? She's about 23 or 24 years old. Some girls at this age already have children running away. No wonder her parents are urging her. " Zhang Ningning said with a smile.
"Yes, she's already 23 or 24 years old. I really can't call her a little girl in the future. She's already grown up." Chen Xing smiled. "Ningning, don't talk about others. You're almost 30 years old, but your child is only a few months old."
"Don't you know that women hate it when people talk about their age?" Zhang Ningning smiled and rolled his eyes at Chen Xing.
"Then I said something wrong. Okay, I'll reflect on it." Chen Xing laughed.
As they spoke, Chen Xing's phone rang. Chen Xing fumbled for the phone in his pocket. Zou Fang said, "Chen Xing, give me the child."
Chen Xing didn't refuse. He held the child to his mother and looked at the number. It was Li Ying. Chen Xing picked it up in confusion.
"Secretary Chen, a brain expert from the capital, said that my father has a chance to recover." On the other end of the phone, Li Ying said happily.
"Oh, did the doctor really say that?" Chen Xing's face brightened.
"Yes, it's true. This time, the city hospital invited several domestic brain experts from the capital. They came today and gave my father a consultation."
"Good, good news." Chen Xing was also happy. "Xiao Li, tell the people in the hospital that as long as your father can be cured, it's worth it no matter how much it costs. Just say that this is an order from the city."
"I know." Li Ying nodded with a smile. "Secretary Chen, I'll talk to you later. If there's anything, I'll call you."
"Okay, I'll call you anytime." Chen Xing nodded.
After hanging up the phone with Li Ying, Chen Xing was silent for a while. He thought to himself that Li Yanpei seemed to be blessed by God. Miracles seemed to happen to him again and again.
"Chen Xing, what's wrong?" Seeing that Chen Xing was silent after answering the phone, Zhang Ningning asked.
"Nothing. It's good news." Chen Xing said with a smile. After thinking for a while, Chen Xing called Chang Shengjun.
The phone was quickly connected. Chang Shengjun seemed to be outside and it was a little noisy. Chen Xing went straight to the point. "Shengjun, arrange two plainclothes policemen to protect Li Yanpei in the hospital."
"Protect Li Yanpei?" Hearing Chen Xing's words, Chang Shengjun was startled. "Secretary Chen, what happened?"
"Nothing. Li Yanpei has woken up. After the expert's consultation, there's hope for him to recover. Therefore, to be safe, we still need to take some measures." Chen Xing said. He always believed that it was better to be safe than sorry.
"Okay, I'll arrange it." Chang Shengjun nodded. After hesitating for a while, he smiled bitterly. "Secretary Chen, I really don't know who can be trusted in the Municipal Bureau."
"Arrange two people to go there first. At the same time, tell Yang Hongchao that it's my idea." Chen Xing said in a low voice.
"Well, that's all I can do." Chang Shengjun nodded helplessly. He was the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Public Security Bureau. Except for Zhou Huai, who he brought with him, there was no one else he could really order around. It was ironic.
After the call with Chang Shengjun, Chen Xing frowned slightly. Li Yanpei's safety must be taken seriously, and Chen Xing couldn't ignore what Chang Shengjun said. Chen Xing really couldn't trust the current situation of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Now it seemed that he could only transfer people from the military division. As the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, he was also the Secretary of the First Party Committee of the military division. It was not difficult to borrow two people from the army. However, it seemed that this matter had to be arranged after he returned to Mount Wang. Chen Xing planned to go to the military division in person.
"Let's go and continue to climb the mountain." Chen Xing put his phone back into his pocket. Seeing that his wife and mother were waiting for him, he hurriedly said with a smile.
The three of them walked up the mountain. Before they went far, they heard a quarrel coming from the front. Zhang Ningning walked in the front. Before Chen Xing knew what was going on, he saw Zhang Ningning walking up quickly.
"What's wrong?" Zou Fang, who was holding the child, saw Zhang Ningning walking up quickly and asked in confusion.
"I don't know." Chen Xing shook his head and looked at his mother. "Mom, give me the child, or you will be too tired."
"I just held him for a while. How can I be tired? You held him all the way up just now." Zou Fang smiled and shook her head. "Let me hold him for a while."
Hearing this, Chen Xing didn't insist anymore. He walked up a few steps and turned a small corner. Chen Xing finally saw the situation in front of him and suddenly understood. No wonder Zhang Ningning walked up so quickly. It turned out that the girl who had taken pictures of them just now seemed to have quarreled with someone.
"Ningning, what's going on?" Chen Xing also walked up and looked at his wife in confusion.
"I don't know. I just saw this person slap the girl when I walked up. That's too much. He's a man. How can he hit a woman?" Zhang Ningning said angrily. The girl had taken pictures of them just now. She was a very bright girl. Zhang Ningning had a good impression of her. Now he naturally stood on the girl's side.
"Bitch, it's none of your business. Don't be a busybody." The man who hit the girl glared at Zhang Ningning.
"I'm going to interfere. It's wrong to hit a woman. Did the girl offend you?" Zhang Ningning said angrily.
"Yes, she just accidentally bumped into someone. She just said a few words of truth. Why did you hit her?" The girl's companions around her also spoke at this time.
"You little dolls, if you keep making noise, believe it or not, I will investigate your school and make a phone call so that you won't even be able to graduate." The man scolded loudly.
"How arrogant. Do you think the Ministry of Education is run by your family?" Zhang Ningning was so angry that he laughed. "You still dare to be so arrogant after hitting someone."
"Bitch, if you continue to be a busybody, I will hit you too." Seeing Zhang Ningning speak again, the man also scolded Zhang Ningning this time.
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