A month after the provincial investigation team was stationed in Haicheng City, the investigation team finally made direct contact with Haicheng City. On September 30th, the investigation team held a small-scale case briefing with the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government in the small conference room of the Municipal Party Committee. They introduced the general situation of Xing Tiande's case to the leaders of Haicheng City.
The leader of the investigation team from the province was Sun Gan, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. He was recommended by Pei Zheng, the Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and personally appointed by Jiang Min, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. The report letter was not only sent to the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, but also to the relevant departments of the Central Government. This alerted the leaders of the Central Government, who ordered the local Party committees and governments to investigate and verify the contents of the report letter. The leaders of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government also attached great importance to the report because the key person involved in the report was the secretary of Zhou Mingfang, the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Haicheng City. If Zhou Mingfang was involved, everyone knew that this case would be earth-shattering.
Jiang Min, the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, was furious when he learned about the report letter. It was said that he slammed the table in his office. No one knew whether the specific situation was true or not, but Jiang Min's private intentions were quite clear. There was no lack of people with bad intentions who wanted to slander the leaders. Zhou Mingfang was a comrade who did practical things, and the province still expressed its trust in him.
Jiang Min personally instructed Sun Gan, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, to lead a team to Haicheng City for investigation. This showed the importance the province attached to this case.
The case briefing was held in the conference room where the Municipal Party Committee usually held its standing committee meetings. Other than the leaders of the investigation team, there were only Zhou Mingfang, Zhao Yiping, Zhao Fang, and other key leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government in Haicheng City.
Chen Xing couldn't follow them in this time. Other than a few leaders, the secretaries of the leaders were also asked to be excluded.
Looking at the situation, Xing Tiande was really in trouble this time. Chen Xing stayed in his small office and pondered. The meeting room was just above him. If he had the chance to go in and listen to the discussion, Chen Xing would love to. Unfortunately, he was not qualified enough.
Chen Xing twirled his fountain pen in boredom and looked up at the clock on the wall. It was already past ten o 'clock in the morning, and the meeting had been going on for nearly an hour. Chen Xing was a little surprised. This meeting had been going on for a long time. Chen Xing wondered if Xing Tiande's case had reached the level of a major case. Chen Xing hadn't heard where Xing Tiande had been locked up by the investigation team recently.
He hadn't seen Fei Ren, Yang Ming, and the others recently. They seemed to be quite close to Xing Tiande. Perhaps they had heard the news that Xing Tiande was being investigated, and they had become well-behaved. They didn't dare to fool around all day long. Chen Xing couldn't help but smile. Ever since he became Zhou Mingfang's secretary, Fei Ren, Yang Ming, and the others liked to call him whenever they had something to do. They even wanted to ask him out at night. In the past month, he suddenly had peace and quiet.
At 11 o 'clock in the morning, Chen Xing saw Zhou Mingfang and the others coming out of the conference room. The deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, Sun Gan, and Zhou Mingfang walked in front, talking and laughing.
Secretary Zhou, the investigation team is preparing to return to the provincial capital today. During this period, we still have to thank the relevant departments in Sea City for their support. Sun Gan smiled and spoke to Zhou Mingfang politely. He was a leading official. Although Zhou Mingfang was only the secretary of Sea City's Municipal Party Committee, he was a leader of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee. Although his ranking was lower on the Standing Committee, he was still a leader of the Provincial Party Committee. Before coming, Pei Zheng, the secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, had talked to him and told him to be polite to Zhou Mingfang.
This is what we should do. Secretary Sun, you're too polite. Zhou Mingfang smiled faintly and nodded.
Sun Gan glanced at Zhou Mingfang without batting an eyelid. From the moment the investigation team arrived in Sea City until they were preparing to leave today, Zhou Mingfang had not used his authority to interfere with the investigation team's work. In fact, he had given them great support. After Xing Tiande was arrested, only the investigation team knew where he was. Zhou Mingfang had never asked about this matter. Sun Gan admired Zhou Mingfang's character.
As Zhou Mingfang spoke to Sun Gan, Zhao Yiping stood beside him. Chen Xing could vaguely see that Zhao Yiping's smile was a little forced. Several leaders of the city sent the investigation team off. Zhou Mingfang and Zhao Yiping exchanged a few words, and Zhao Yiping also left in a car.
After the investigation team left, Xing Tiande also disappeared. Some people laughed in private, saying that Xing Tiande's leave was too long. It had already been more than twenty days. They were afraid that he would fall ill in the future. Everyone knew that Xing Tiande, who was taken away by the investigation team, was basically done for. The former First Secretary of Sea City was now a prisoner. Although the case was still in the investigation stage, it was only a matter of time before he was prosecuted.
The last time Chen Xing saw Xing Tiande was when he was injured and hospitalized. Xing Tiande visited him once and said a lot of warm and caring words. Chen Xing didn't expect that meeting to be the last time he saw Xing Tiande.
Chen Xing was very happy about Xing Tiande's fate. The only thing that worried him was the photographic negatives in Xing Tiande's hands. Although he was one of the victims, those pornographic photos were still a thorn in Chen Xing's heart. If these photographic negatives were forgotten along with Xing Tiande's imprisonment, this was the result that Chen Xing wanted to see the most. He was afraid that Xing Tiande would use these photos to do something. Chen Xing was still a little worried. However, now that Xing Tiande was taken away by the investigation team, Chen Xing couldn't see him and couldn't see him, so there was no way for him to inquire about this matter.
Secretary Chen, how are you? Have you learned how to play bridge? Chen Xing, who was about to enter Zhou Mingfang's office, bumped into Yuan Jiang, the Organization Minister of the Municipal Party Committee, who had just come out. After returning to the provincial capital from the investigation team, Chen Xing found that Yuan Jiang had been visiting Zhou Mingfang's office more often these days. There was also a handwritten list of cadres on Zhou Mingfang's office table. To be exact, it was a piece of white paper with the names of a few cadres scribbled on it. It seemed that Zhou Mingfang had casually scribbled them down, and some of them were even underlined.
At Zhou Mingfang's level, Chen Xing knew that the other party would not write down the names of the cadres for no reason. Combined with the fact that the Organization Minister, Yuan Jiang, had been visiting more frequently these days, Chen Xing could vaguely guess what was going on. Zhou Mingfang was probably planning to make some personnel changes. After Mayor Zhao Yiping returned to the provincial capital from the investigation team's report on the case to the city, he had been much more low-key these days. As long as one carefully observed his schedule, it was not difficult to find that he was not as active as before.
Chen Xing's thoughts turned, but he did not forget to reply to Yuan Jiang with a smile. "Minister Yuan, that night, I watched you play with Secretary Zhou, Secretary Li, and Director He the whole night, but I couldn't understand it. It's probably because I'm too stupid. I hope that Minister Yuan can give me more pointers in the future.
The rules of bridge are very easy to understand. Secretary Chen will understand after watching us play a few more times. " Yuan Jiang smiled and glanced at Chen Xing.
That's good. In the future, if Minister Yuan wants to play bridge, please call me. I will also learn from you.
I will, I will. Yuan Jiang nodded with a smile. His gaze once again fell on Chen Xing.
The two of them chatted for a while outside the corridor. Then, Chen Xing entered Zhou Mingfang's office. Zhou Mingfang did not know why he had called him in.
Chen Xing, get ready.
We are going to the capital. Zhou Mingfang raised his head slightly.
To the capital? Chen Xing was slightly surprised. He glanced at Zhou Mingfang. Judging from the other's expression, Zhou Mingfang seemed to be in a good mood.
The first of October coincided with the birthday of the motherland. The whole country celebrated together.
In the morning, Zhou Mingfang visited many places in Sea City to check on the safety and stability of the national day. At three o 'clock in the afternoon, Chen Xing and Zhou Mingfang boarded a flight from Sea City to the capital.
The director of Sea City's Beijing Office, Dong Chuanying, brought two staff members of the Beijing Office to the airport to pick them up. It was the first time that Chen Xing met him. Dong Chuanying dealt with major ministries in the capital, promoted Sea City's brand, and helped attract investment. Although he stayed in the capital for a long time, he had a good reputation in the government system of Sea City.
The people from the Beijing Office drove two cars, a black Audi and a black Toyota. It might not be obvious from the configuration of the vehicles, but the people in the city knew that Sea City's Beijing Office was definitely a rich unit. Zhou Mingfang seemed to pay a lot of attention to promoting Sea City's image in the capital. The importance he attached to the Beijing Office far exceeded that of the former secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. Chen Xing had heard that the previous director of the Beijing Office had been transferred back to the city because Zhou Mingfang was dissatisfied with his work. Dong Chuanying was personally appointed by Zhou Mingfang, and the financial allocation of the Beijing Office had never been small.
Secretary Chen, come, give me the things. Dong Chuanying helped Zhou Mingfang into the car, but he did not immediately follow. Instead, he took a few steps back and greeted Chen Xing.
No, no, Director Dong, you're too polite. There are only some clothes inside. There's nothing else. Chen Xing smiled and refused. Dong Chuanying was a divisional cadre, two ranks higher than him. In fact, there was no need for him to deliberately humble himself. Chen Xing knew that his position determined Dong Chuanying's attitude.
Then, Secretary Chen, let's talk later. Zhou Mingfang was still in the car, so Dong Chuanying did not dare to delay. He chatted with Chen Xing for a while, then hurriedly sat in the passenger seat of the Audi.
Chen Xing sat in the Toyota behind. It was the first time he had been to the capital. Looking at the tall buildings on both sides of the road and the strong modern atmosphere, Chen Xing, a native of Sea City, could feel that there was a big gap between Sea City and the capital. Although the function of this city was more to serve as the country's political and cultural center, it could not be denied that the capital's economic level was also very high. As an economically developed city on the southeast coast, Sea City was slightly inferior to the capital.
The address of Sea City's Beijing Office was located in a courtyard in the east of the city. It had ten rooms, ten halls, and six bathrooms. The area of the house was more than 300 square meters, and the courtyard occupied more than 400 square meters.
The car did not go to the hotel, but went directly to the Beijing Office. Only then did Chen Xing know that Zhou Mingfang was not staying in the hotel, but directly staying in the Beijing Office.
Zhou Mingfang's choice somewhat surprised Chen Xing. It was reasonable to say that some leaders liked to stay in high-end hotels and enjoy luxurious service. Zhou Mingfang directly stayed in the Beijing Office, which could save a lot of money.
Director Dong, does Secretary Zhou stay here every time he comes to the capital? While Zhou Mingfang went into the room to rest, Chen Xing quietly pulled Dong Chuanying aside and asked.
Yes, you have just become Secretary Zhou's secretary, no wonder you don't know. Dong Chuanying smiled and nodded. See? Room 3 is the best room in the office. It is specially used by Secretary Zhou. Usually, when no one lives in it, it is empty. Only when Secretary Zhou comes can it be used.
Oh, I see. Chen Xing nodded thoughtfully. He looked at Dong Chuanying and smiled. I was just asking, it's nothing. Thank you, Director Dong.
Secretary Chen, you don't have to be so polite with me. Dong Chuanying warmly patted Chen Xing's shoulder and leaned closer. He lowered his voice slightly. Secretary Chen, some time ago, you became Secretary Zhou's secretary. I have always wanted to find time to go back to Hai City to personally congratulate you, but there are too many trivial things to do in the Beijing Office. Some things don't seem important and can't be done without me, so I haven't been able to find the time. Now that you are in the capital, don't stand on ceremony with me. If you need anything, just let me know.
Director Dong, you are too polite. I only came to the capital with Secretary Zhou. I don't have much to do, but if I have time, I want to visit some famous historical sites. Chen Xing replied with a smile.
Ha, that's easy. Anyone in the Beijing Office can walk the streets of the capital and is very familiar with the capital. As long as Secretary Chen has time, I can ask them to wait for you.
Okay, thank you, Director Dong. Chen Xing smiled and nodded.
Secretary Chen, if you still treat me like an outsider, I won't be happy.
It's my fault, so I won't stand on ceremony with you in the future.
That's right, Secretary Chen doesn't treat me like an outsider, so I'm happy. Dong Chuanying smiled and nodded.
Chen Xing looked at Dong Chuanying, who was very familiar with him, and sighed in his heart. It wasn't easy to be a good director of the Beijing Office. It was also a job that depended on people's mood. You had to greet and see people off, and you had to know how to observe people's words and expressions. You had to build a good relationship with all kinds of people.
Zhou Mingfang stayed in the room for a few minutes and went out again. This time, the director of the Beijing Office, Dong Chuanying, personally acted as his driver. Chen Xing also followed him into the car.
The car stopped at a famous teahouse in the capital. Chen Xing and Dong Chuanying followed Zhou Mingfang into the teahouse. They were a little curious about who Zhou Mingfang was meeting.
Zhou Mingfang went to a tea room on the second floor. When he opened the door, Chen Xing saw that there was already a person inside, but he didn't know who it was.
Brother Mingfang, I haven't seen you for a while. You're still as proud as ever.
The person sitting inside was a middle-aged man. Chen Xing estimated that he was in his forties. When he saw Zhou Mingfang, he greeted him warmly.
Brother Zong Lin, I can't be compared with you. You, the God of Fortune, are more famous than me. I'm still thinking about how to flatter you. Zhou Mingfang walked over with a carefree smile, and the two shook hands enthusiastically.
Brother Mingfang, every time we meet, you make fun of me. It seems that I'm too easy to bully.
I'm also telling the truth. If I don't flatter you, who else should I flatter?
This was Zhang Zonglin, the director of the Economic Construction Department of the Ministry of Finance. Dong Chuanying, who was a few steps behind, introduced him to Chen Xing in a low voice.
Chen Xing, who was originally puzzled, suddenly realized that Zhou Mingfang actually knew this person. From their tone, it seemed that they were close friends.
Chen Xing, you and Chuanying can wait for me outside. Zhou Mingfang turned to order Chen Xing and Dong Chuanying.
Chen Xing and Dong Chuanying nodded. They found a table in the hall and sat down together. Before they left, they could faintly hear Zhang Zonglin's voice. Brother Mingfang, why didn't I see your secretary this time?
After ordering a pot of West Lake Longjing Tea, Dong Chuanying glanced at Chen Xing. Secretary Xing had worked for Secretary Zhou for several years. Many of the officials that Secretary Zhou knew recognized him. It was a pity that he was still so young. With Secretary Zhou's guidance, he should have had a bright future. Who would have thought that he would be caught in his own trap?
What a pity. Chen Xing nodded and didn't say anything else. He wasn't too surprised that Dong Chuanying knew about Xing Tiande despite being in the capital all year round. Xing Tiande's previous identity was too sensitive, so there were naturally many people who paid attention to him. Dong Chuanying was the director of the Beijing Resident Office, so he was good at making connections and had many information channels. Dong Chuanying probably knew about everything that happened in Hai City, be it big or small.
Sensing that Chen Xing didn't want to talk about Xing Tiande, Dong Chuanying tactfully changed the topic. Director Zhang was very popular in the department recently. It was said that he might be promoted to Assistant Minister.
Assistant Minister of Finance? Chen Xing was slightly surprised. Zhou Mingfang really had a wide circle of friends.
Yes, he has a good relationship with Secretary Zhou. He has also helped us solve many difficulties. Secretary Zhou would almost always sit down with him when he came to the capital. I should have guessed that Secretary Zhou was here to see him. After all, it's too early to go to that place. Dong Chuanying smiled.
Go to where? Chen Xing looked at Dong Chuanying in confusion.
What, Secretary Chen doesn't know? Dong Chuanying said, but he didn't look too surprised. Instead, he looked a little proud. Today was Old Master Zhang's 85th birthday. Secretary Zhou might have come to the capital to congratulate him. Of course, this was just my guess, but I think it's very likely.
Old Master Zhang's 85th birthday? This time, Chen Xing was astonished beyond words. He was fortunate enough to meet Old Master Zhang once in Hai City. The old man had a ruddy complexion and was in high spirits. Chen Xing could not associate him with an 85-year-old man no matter how hard he tried.
Secretary Chen didn't even know Old Master Zhang, right?
I know about Old Master Zhang, but I am curious. Chief Dong is really smart. He knows everything. Chen Xing replied with a smile. However, he sighed inwardly. If not for the fact that he was acquainted with Zhang Ningning and had interacted with the Zhang family, he would not have been able to recall who the Old Master Zhang that Dong Chuanying mentioned was.
I can't be considered good, but I have to pay attention to all the big and small things that happen in the capital. Otherwise, if I can't do my job well, I'll be letting down this official hat on my head. Dong Chuanying smiled and shook his head.
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