What's wrong?
？ Yang Hong put on her pajamas and walked over.
She wasn't sure, but something must have happened in the opposite building. Chen Xing said.
As they spoke, the sound of sirens approached the neighborhood again. This time, it wasn't a police siren, but an ambulance. Chen Xing looked downstairs with a puzzled expression.
It couldn't be a case of a burglary and assault, right? Yang Hong also looked down from the window. It was only three in the morning, and there were police cars and ambulances downstairs. It was no wonder she would think that way.
Perhaps it was. Chen Xing shook his head. Feeling a chill, he went back to his bed and laid down. From time to time, the sound of the police siren could be heard from downstairs. The lights went out and Chen Xing closed his eyes. At this moment, he no longer felt sleepy. He had forgotten what time he went to bed last night, but when he entered the bathroom with Yang Hong, it seemed to be around 9 am. In fact, he had slept for a few hours.
Yang Hong leaned on Chen Xing's shoulder and found a comfortable spot to lie down. She enjoyed it. After lying down for a while, she felt that Chen Xing's breathing wasn't even. Yang Hong looked up at Chen Xing. Can't sleep?
Now that he was lying down, he felt more energetic. Chen Xing smiled and nodded.
That's right, we probably fell asleep at ten o 'clock. Yang Hong smiled. She had slept for a long time.
As she spoke, she was silent for a moment. She seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked, "Chen Xing, what's your dream?"
Dream? Chen Xing was stunned. He looked at Yang Hong and asked, "Why are you asking this?
Nothing, I'm just asking. I'm curious about what kind of lofty dreams you have when you're a government official. " Yang Hong smiled.
It couldn't be considered a lofty ideal. It was nothing more than the word "responsibility". If one had a sense of responsibility, one would really want to do something practical for the people. Chen Xing said with a straight face.
Aren't you making it sound too simple? I thought you were going to give me a long and eloquent speech. Yang Hong covered her mouth and chuckled.
Those who really talked about their ideals were unrealistic and out of touch. Chen Xing smiled. The common people did not like to listen to the officials' boastful talk. They only cared about whether there were actual changes in their lives and whether there were real improvements. Only when the common people could actually feel the changes, could they really do things. Instead of just talking, talking could not solve practical problems.
You're right. It seems like I've thought too much about you leaders. Yang Hong smiled.
Leaders were also ordinary people. It was just that the power in their hands gave them an extra layer of clothing. Chen Xing smiled and thought, "Just like me, I also eat grains and have seven emotions and six desires."
What do you think people live for in this lifetime? Chen Xing suddenly asked Yang Hong.
Why? If it were me, I would be good at my profession. No matter which profession it is, I want to mix well. Since I chose the system, I hope that I can make some achievements in the system. Yang Hong smiled.
What does it mean to make some achievements? Chen Xing looked at Yang Hong. In the darkness of the night, images suddenly flashed in his mind. From an ignorant teenager to a young man, from stepping out of school to entering society, from sweet first love to real love, from a bumpy official career to a chance encounter that changed the course of his life. Chen Xing's memories were like a movie, playing scene by scene. At this moment, his gaze became deep.
Yang Hong was silent for a moment. Her hands also stopped moving. Chen Xing's question suddenly stopped her. She only wanted to mix well, but she had never thought about what it meant to make achievements. In her eyes, the higher one's position was, the more successful one would be.
The higher one climbed, the more achievements they would have. Yang Hong was silent for a moment, then smiled.
Your answer is really straightforward. Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. Yang Hong's thoughts were straightforward, but they represented the thoughts of most people in the system.
Otherwise, what would be considered to be achievements? Please teach me, Secretary Chen. Yang Hong smiled and looked at Chen Xing.
Everyone has their own thoughts. Can my thoughts replace yours? Chen Xing smiled lightly. Yang Hong was an adult. She had her own values and worldview. Outsiders could not influence her.
When Yang Hong heard Chen Xing's words, she smiled and did not say anything. Her dream was to climb to a high position. If she could climb to the level of a department head in this lifetime, she would be satisfied. Her father had been in the system all his life and was lucky to meet a benefactor. That was why he was able to sit in the position of the County Party Secretary. After retiring, he was transferred to the Municipal People's Political Consultative Conference to be the Deputy Chairman. He enjoyed the rank and treatment of a deputy department head. This was already good enough. Needless to say, if she could reach the level of a deputy department head in the future, she would have already surpassed her father's achievements.
Yang Hong was only in her thirties, but she was already a department head. Even though the administrative level of a state-owned enterprise was much lower than that of a local government, she was still a department head. When her father was her age, he was only a deputy section head. Yang Hong knew that her starting point was much higher than her father's. Because of her father's connections and connections, her journey into the government had been very smooth. From an ordinary staff member to a deputy department head, she took less than ten years. It seemed like a long time, but compared to most ordinary civil servants in the system, she was already one of the lucky ones. However, with her father's connections and background, she could only go so far. Her father did not have the ability to go any higher.
Now that she had Chen Xing as her backer, Yang Hong was full of confidence in her future career. As long as she held onto Chen Xing, Yang Hong believed that she would be able to go far. As long as she endured in a state-owned enterprise for a period of time, when the time was right, Chen Xing would transfer her out to a local government unit as a department head. Her career path would be smooth, and it would not be impossible for her to reach a position in the main hall. Her age was her greatest asset. She did not compare herself to Chen Xing, but compared to others, her age was her advantage.
The two chatted and slowly fell asleep. Chen Xing only felt that he had closed his eyes for a while. When he woke up again, he took his phone from the table and looked at the time. It was already around six o 'clock. Dawn came later in winter than in summer. It was six o' clock, and the sky was still a little dark.
Chen Xing sat up. He wanted to leave as soon as possible. He could not stay in this warm bed any longer.
He's leaving? Yang Hong opened her sleepy eyes and looked out of the window.
Yes, leaving early. Chen Xing nodded.
Then I'll cook a poached egg for you. Eat it before you leave. Yang Hong wanted to get up.
No, you can go back to sleep. Chen Xing waved his hand.
After putting on his clothes and washing up, Chen Xing said goodbye to Yang Hong, who was still lying on the bed, and left first.
In December, it was bitterly cold in Mount Wang. It was common to have frost in the morning. After Chen Xing went out, he could not help but shiver and tighten his clothes. The morning in Mount Wang was unusually cold. It was only better during the day when the sun came out.
Taking the elevator downstairs, Chen Xing walked out of the building and subconsciously glanced at the opposite building. Everything had returned to normal, as if the police car and ambulance had not come last night. Chen Xing quickly walked out of the community, ready to take a taxi back to the Municipal Party Committee Compound.
Secretary Chen? When he was about to reach the gate of the community, he heard a sudden call.
Chen Xing turned his head in confusion. When he saw Gu Panman, Chen Xing was stunned. Gu Panman was wearing women's winter sportswear and sneakers.
Seeing Chen Xing turn around, Gu Panman was sure that it was Chen Xing. He trotted up happily, looked at Chen Xing, and then looked in the direction that Chen Xing had just come from. He asked curiously, "Secretary Chen, what happened to you?
Oh, I came to a friend's place to drink last night and drank too much. " Chen Xing smiled and made up an excuse at the last minute. He looked at Gu Panman up and down. Chen Xing's eyes lit up. Before, Gu Panman was wearing the uniform of the Procuratorate. Now that Gu Panman was wearing sportswear, he looked more athletic and indescribably fit. Not only did it not contradict his delicate temperament, but it complemented each other, giving him an indescribable feeling.
Secretary Chen, you have friends in this community? Gu Panman asked in surprise.
Yes. Chen Xing smiled and nodded. When he saw Gu Panman's wide and pure eyes, Chen Xing smiled bitterly in his heart. As the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, he really felt a little guilty making up such an excuse.
Gu Panman nodded slightly, still unable to hide the surprise in his eyes. Last time when Chen Xing sent her back, she didn't hear Chen Xing mention it, so she didn't ask further. Gu Panman knew that asking too much would be unwise.
Xiao Gu, are you getting up early for a jog? Chen Xing glanced at Gu Panman and said with a smile.
Yes, I've been doing morning exercises every day for two years. Gu Panman nodded.
Yes, this is a good habit. People nowadays should exercise more. Otherwise, many of them are in a sub-healthy state. Chen Xing laughed. "But you're really amazing. Morning exercise in the summer is nothing, but you still insist on getting up early in the middle of winter. This is not something an ordinary person can do. It shows that you have perseverance."
Secretary Chen, don't praise me. It's not that I have perseverance. It's just that I'm used to it. If I don't get up, I feel as if I haven't done anything. I feel uncomfortable. Otherwise, I would love to stay in bed on such a cold day. Gu Panman smiled.
Whether it's a habit or not, people who can develop this habit are also amazing. Without perseverance and perseverance, how many people can persist? A lot of people don't exercise for three days and two days to dry their nets. Sometimes, when they have a sudden impulse to exercise, there are many people who can persevere. Take me for example. I occasionally get up early in the morning to run, but I can't do it every day. Chen Xing smiled.
Secretary Chen, you're a busy man. You have to manage the affairs of a city. You have to deal with so many things every day. You're tired from work, so of course you need to rest more. Gu Panman said softly.
Xiao Gu, you're saying nice words on purpose, aren't you? Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. I think I should learn from you. From now on, I have to persist in morning exercises. Otherwise, my energy will get worse day by day.
Secretary Chen, are you also going to do morning jogs? How about I run to the hostel every morning and wait for you? Hearing Chen Xing's words, Gu Panman's eyes lit up. He blurted it out without thinking too much. After saying it, Gu Panman realized his abrupt words. He lowered his head in embarrassment. His face was a little red, and he stole a glance at Chen Xing.
Okay, I'll be your apprentice in the future. I'll be guided by you, a person with perseverance and perseverance. Let's see if I can get rid of my laziness. Chen Xing nodded with a smile, but he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He just said it casually. He didn't expect Gu Panman to say that. At this time, it was not good to refuse. Anyway, it was good to persist in exercising. Chen Xing knew that although he occasionally exercised, it was still too little. The body was also the capital of revolution. Some cadres were in the prime of their lives, but they died young. Therefore, he couldn't be careless about the body.
Secretary Chen, if you praise me like this again, I'll find a hole to hide in. Gu Panman said shyly.
It's not something shameful. Why do you want to hide in a hole? Chen Xing joked. He looked at the time and said with a smile, "I'm leaving. Which direction are you going for morning jogs?
I just ran along the roadside and came back after half a circle around the city. " Gu Panman said with a smile. Thinking of something, Gu Panman said, "Secretary Chen, there was a murder in our building last night. Do you know?
I heard the sirens last night, but I don't know what happened. Why? What happened? " Chen Xing raised his eyebrows.
Secretary Chen, when you sent me back last time, there was another woman in the elevator. Do you remember her? Gu Panman stared at Chen Xing with her beautiful eyes. Based on a woman's sixth sense and intuition, she felt that Chen Xing seemed to know that woman. At that time, when there was only her and Chen Xing in the elevator, the woman rushed in at the last moment when the elevator door was about to close. She clearly remembered that when the woman saw Chen Xing, she was stunned for a moment. She didn't hide the look of surprise and surprise on her face. That was an instinctive reaction under a chance encounter. Gu Panman, who had majored in psychology, believed in her own judgment. Moreover, when the woman was about to leave the elevator, she seemed to be hinting something to Chen Xing. Gu Panman saw it all. However, Chen Xing's reaction at that time was also a little strange. It seemed that the two of them deliberately pretended that they didn't know each other. Confused, Gu Panman didn't ask Chen Xing about it.
Gu Panman had an impression of the woman. They lived in the same building and often saw each other. When they went to work and went home, they often saw each other. Although they didn't know each other, they were familiar with each other's faces. She also believed that although the woman didn't know her name, she must have remembered her for a long time.
With this thought in mind, Gu Panman suddenly remembered to tell Chen Xing about it. Last night, Gu Panman also came down to see what happened downstairs. It was not her good thing, but as a prosecutor, when there might be an unexpected situation, Gu Panman would not be afraid of trouble like an ordinary woman. Although she looked weak, she had learned Taekwondo. Because of long-term training, the power that could burst out from her bones was no less than that of a man. Last night, she was awakened by the scream. When she ran downstairs, the police had not arrived yet. Except for the woman's neighbor on the same floor, she could be said to be the first to arrive at the crime scene.
Gu Panman's words gave Chen Xing a bad feeling. His eyes fell on Gu Panman's face, and he nodded slightly. "I have an impression of her. What's the matter?
Last night, there was a murder in her house. I don't know whether it was a burglary or some other crime. When I arrived, her husband was stabbed and fell to the ground, and she was also lying in a pool of blood. Gu Panman's expression was solemn.
How is she now? Chen Xing's eyes narrowed and he asked with concern.
I don't know her current situation. When the ambulance came last night, I heard that her husband was dead. As for her, I heard that she was still breathing at that time. I don't know whether she has been saved or not. The police have cordoned off the crime scene, and there are still policemen guarding upstairs. Gu Panman said.
Where is the murderer? I don't see any trace of him? Chen Xing frowned and asked further.
Then I don't know. Whether there are any clues at the crime scene, I have to ask the police. Gu Panman shook his head and said.
Hearing this, Chen Xing nodded slightly, but his eyebrows were still tightly knitted. In his heart, he was a little worried for the woman he had only met three times, and he didn't even know her name. Although they had only met three times, they had sex every time. Chen Xing had to admit that even if they met by chance, because of the relationship between a man and a woman, the feeling was completely different.
Secretary Chen, what's the matter with you? Seeing Chen Xing in a daze, Gu Panman said.
"It's nothing. Well, Xiao Gu, you go for a jog first. I have to go back to the Municipal Party Committee." Chen Xing said with a smile.
"Well, Secretary Chen, I will ask you out for a morning jog in the future." Gu Panman blinked his eyes, and his eyes were full of expectation. There was also a trace of joy that even Gu Panman himself didn't notice.
"Well, as long as I am in the city, you can go." Chen Xing nodded and said.
After parting with Gu Panman at the gate of the community, Chen Xing stopped a taxi and went back to the Municipal Party Committee. He bought breakfast by the roadside. When he arrived at the Municipal Party Committee, it was less than 7: 30 am. There was no one in the office.
When Chen Xing passed by the office of the General Office, he saw that Lin Siyu was already inside. Now she was cleaning the office of the General Office. Chen Xing couldn't help but stop. "Xiao Lin, what time do you come here every day? Why are you in the office so early?"
"I arrive at seven o 'clock every day." Lin Siyu wiped the sweat on his forehead. When he saw Chen Xing, he was also a little surprised. "Secretary Chen, you also come early today."
"Occasionally, you come a little early." Chen Xing said with a smile. Seeing that Lin Siyu was sweating while mopping the floor, Chen Xing shook his head. "Xiao Lin, you don't have to mop the floor of the office every day. You don't have to come so early in the future. Why did you get up early to do this in the winter? Who asked you to do this?"
"No, no, I did it myself." Lin Siyu waved his hand repeatedly.
"Then you can mop the floor when it's dirty in the future. The same goes for my office. You don't have to go there every day. Besides, isn't there a schedule for cleaning the General Office? Does it all fall on your head now?" "If that's the case, I have to find your Chief Wei. Look at you, a newcomer, being bullied." Chen Xing said.
"Secretary Chen, don't. No one bullies me. It's me who wants to do more." Lin Siyu explained.
"You little girl, others are eager to be lazy, but you like to work more." Chen Xing couldn't help shaking his head and smiling.
After talking with Lin Siyu for a while, Chen Xing walked to his office. At eight o 'clock, there were more and more people. Huang Jianghua knew that Chen Xing didn't ask Li Yong to pick him up at the hostel in the morning. He vaguely guessed that Chen Xing didn't go back to the hostel last night. As a clever man, he never asked too many questions about things that he shouldn't ask. As a subordinate, he hated talking too much and being curious.
"Secretary, have you had breakfast?" Huang Jianghua asked with concern.
"Yes, I have." Chen Xing nodded and thought of what had happened just now. "Xiao Huang, ask Chang Shengjun to find out what happened last night in the Xincheng District and which hospital the victim is in."
"Murder case?" Huang Jianghua blinked his eyes and couldn't wrap his head around it for a while. It was early in the morning, and it was mentioned by Chen Xing. Huang Jianghua almost thought that there was something wrong with his ears.
"Yes, just do as I said and ask Chang Shengjun to find out." Chen Xing said.
"Okay." After getting the affirmative answer from Chen Xing, Huang Jianghua nodded decisively.
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