In the middle of November, two months after the Xing Tiande case, the news of Zhou Mingfang's transfer to the province was finally confirmed. The Provincial Party Committee of Jianghai issued a notice of personnel adjustment. Zhou Mingfang, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Haicheng, was appointed as the head of the Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee. Huang Kunming, secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Ancheng, was appointed as the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Haicheng.
On the afternoon of November 20, Haicheng held a city-wide meeting of leading cadres. Liu Jian, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, personally attended the meeting to announce the decision of the Central Committee and the Provincial Party Committee on the personnel adjustment of the main responsible comrades of the Municipal Party Committee of Haicheng.
Zhou Mingfang was leaving. This day was a sleepless night for many cadres of Haicheng.
This city was deeply engraved with Zhou Mingfang's imprint. No matter how glorious it was in the future, no one could erase Zhou Mingfang's great contribution to the development of Haicheng.
As Liu Jian, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, commented on Zhou Mingfang at the city-wide meeting of leading cadres: Comrade Zhou Mingfang has rich leadership experience, is familiar with economic and party affairs, is open-minded, has a broad vision, has strong organizational leadership skills, and has a pioneering spirit.
During his seven years in Haicheng, it was a critical period for the economic development of Haicheng. Comrade Zhou Mingfang, together with all the Party and Government cadres of Haicheng, worked hard and made a lot of fruitful work to promote the economic development, political stability, and social harmony of the city. He made important contributions and was praised by the Central Committee many times. The leaders of the Provincial Party Committee fully affirmed Comrade Zhou Mingfang's work.
Liu Jian, on behalf of the Provincial Party Committee, spoke highly of Zhou Mingfang, and Zhou Mingfang was indeed worthy of this evaluation. This city had been imprinted with Zhou Mingfang's indelible footprint.
Zhou Mingfang was leaving. Perhaps for many cadres of Haicheng, this was a moment worthy of celebration. Because Zhou Mingfang was too strong, he had presided over the work of Haicheng for several years, pressuring other cadres to the point that they could not breathe. Now that Zhou Mingfang was leaving, many cadres saw an opportunity.
In the Jinjiang Hotel in Haicheng City, Fei Ren, Yang Ming, Zhang Ping, and Huang Ming were standing at the door, waiting. They had made an appointment with Chen Xing. Chen Xing was about to arrive, so they went to the door of the hotel to welcome him.
Huang Ming was obviously standing at a slight distance from Fei Ren and the others. Apart from being classmates with Fei Ren, he was not familiar with Yang Ming and Zhang Ping. From Fei Ren's introduction, he knew that one of them was the son of the Director of the Local Taxation Bureau and the other was the son of the Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Huang Ming was not surprised. It was not strange for there to be such distinguished people in Fei Ren's circle. Tonight, it was Fei Ren who dragged him here. Huang Ming felt a little strange at first. It was not until Fei Ren said that he wanted to invite Chen Xing together that Huang Ming realized that Fei Ren knew that he had a good relationship with Chen Xing, so he dragged him here.
Secretary Chen was here. Zhang Ping, who had sharp eyes, saw Chen Xing first and greeted him with a smile.
Secretary Chen, congratulations.
Secretary Chen, congratulations.
Chen Xing, congratulations.
The three of them addressed Chen Xing differently. Fei Ren and Chen Xing were classmates at the university, so he had been calling Chen Xing's name intimately. The two of them were well aware of the relationship between each other. They had never been on good terms before.
Chen Xing smiled and nodded at them. He glanced at Huang Ming and the two of them nodded silently. Among them, Huang Ming was his only true friend. Fei Ren dragged Huang Ming here because he was afraid that he would not come.
Fei Ren, Yang Ming, and Zhang Ping, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Chen Xing smiled and looked at them.
Yes, we haven't seen each other for a long time. We have been busy with work. Fei Ren smiled embarrassedly. Yang Ming and the others nodded in agreement.
Chen Xing smiled and glanced at them. He did not expose them. Some time ago, when the investigation team from the province came to investigate Xing Tiande's case, Fei Ren and the others who were close to Xing Tiande were so scared that they did not dare to show off. They hid their tails between their legs, afraid that the investigation team would find them. Chen Xing could see through their mentality. Now that the investigation team had been gone for almost two months, the storm was almost over. It was estimated that Fei Ren and the others would start to show off again.
Chen Xing, Secretary Zhou is going to be transferred to the province. You are going to be promoted again. All of us are very envious of you. I am afraid that we will not be able to catch up with you in the future. We will have to look up to you. In the private room, Fei Ren said in an envious tone.
We don't talk about business after work. Let's not talk about this. Chen Xing smiled faintly and shook his head. He glanced at Huang Ming. Huang Ming, you should eat too. Don't be so polite.
Yes, yes, Brother Huang Ming, you should eat too. Don't be so polite. We are all brothers. Yang Ming and Zhang Ping also pulled Huang Ming enthusiastically. Fei Ren even tried to put food in Huang Ming's bowl.
I will eat by myself. Huang Ming smiled and pulled Fei Ren's hand. He looked very flattered.
Chen Xing, when you go to the province in the future, you must come back to visit us when you have time. Fei Ren stood up and poured wine for Chen Xing. We are all counting on you to be the first to stand out. In the future, when we go out and chat with others, we can also pat our chests and say that there is a high-ranking official among our classmates. Don't you think so?
Not bad, in my opinion, Chen Xing will definitely leave us far behind in the future. Yang Ming came over with a smile.
I can't be compared with you. Zhang Ping, your father is the Director of the Local Taxation Bureau. Fei Ren, your father is the Deputy Secretary of the District Committee. Yang Ming, your father is the Deputy Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. You are all the children of cadres. I am just an ordinary person. I can't be compared with you. Chen Xing smiled faintly.
Chen Xing, what are you talking about? A hero doesn't care about his family background. Only people like you who stand out with their own abilities are really capable. We are just relying on our parents. How can we be compared with you? It is us who can't be compared with you. Fei Ren smiled and waved his hand. He deliberately put on a humble posture.
Excuse me. I have to take a call. Chen Xing's phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated. Chen Xing hurriedly stood up and walked to the side to answer the phone.
You guys, I'm afraid I have to leave tonight. I have something to deal with. Chen Xing walked back after answering the phone and shrugged his shoulders at them apologetically.
Chen Xing, if you have something to do, just go ahead. Don't worry about us.
Yes, Secretary Chen, do your thing.
Well, let's meet again in the future. Chen Xing bade farewell to the group and shot a glance at Huang Ming.
Chen Xing, you just came here by taxi, right? Where are you going? I will drive you there. Huang Ming also took the opportunity to stand up and said.
Well, you can drive me there. Chen Xing smiled and nodded.
The figures of the two people disappeared outside the door. Fei Ren and the others suddenly changed their expressions. Yang Ming even spat at the door. Isn't he just a country bumpkin who got lucky? F * ck!
Damn it, we gave him face, but he really thinks he is somebody. He doesn't take us seriously. Who does he think he is? Bah.
So what? Even if he got lucky, he is still better than us who can't get lucky. At least we have to maintain a good relationship with him now. Who knows if we will need his help in the future? " Zhang Ping said calmly.
"Yes, we have to maintain a good relationship with him now. Chen Xing is having a good career now. It is good for us to maintain a good relationship with him." Fei Ren nodded in agreement.
Outside the hotel, Chen Xing got into Huang Ming's family car, which was worth more than 100,000 yuan. He smiled and patted the seat cushion. "Huang Ming, when will you change to a BMW and let me experience the feeling of being a big boss?"
"Chen Xing, come on. It would be strange if you still care about this thing now." Huang Ming scolded him with a smile and his hands on the steering wheel. "Oh, where are you going? I will drive you there. "
"Not going anywhere. I just wanted to scare Fei Ren and the others. I am too lazy to pretend to be polite with them."
"What about the phone call just now?
It was an old friend from the Political Research Office. Oh, yes, you know him too. I almost forgot that the three of us used to have dinner together. " Chen Xing said and suddenly understood.
"I know him too?" "Is it Li Dongyang?" Huang Ming immediately guessed who it was.
"Yes, it's him."
"Chen Xing, to be honest, I don't understand you. With your current status, you don't need to be afraid of Fei Ren and the others. Since you dislike them, why do you have to deal with them?"
"Hehe, this is actually the same as doing business." "You know the relationship between Fei Ren and me. But now he is willing to put down his pride and take the initiative to please me. What do you think he is after?" "It's because I am useful to him."
"I see." Huang Ming smiled and shook his head. "You are all thinking long-term. You want to make use of them, and they want to make use of you. In the end, I don't know who is really taking advantage of you. But then again, I really have to be very careful when dealing with you. No wonder some people say that most of the outstanding talents in our country are concentrated in the officialdom."
"Maybe it is. Who can say for sure?" Chen Xing shook his head. "Huang Ming, take me home."
"Okay." Huang Ming nodded with a smile and drove to the community where Chen Xing lived.
Light music was playing in the car. Chen Xing closed his eyes slightly and listened to it with some enjoyment. Huang Ming drove slowly. He looked at Chen Xing several times out of the corner of his eyes. He wanted to say something but stopped.
"Chen Xing, have you ever thought that once you go to work in the provincial capital, you will have to face Zhao Qing directly? Are you mentally prepared for this?" The car stopped at a traffic light. Huang Ming looked at Chen Xing and finally opened his mouth. He was worried about his good friend, Chen Xing.
"Mentally prepared? What mentally prepared? " Chen Xing opened his eyes and said with a smile, "Huang Ming, do you think that I haven't gotten over it?
It's not that I don't think you haven't gotten over it, but what you've shown in your life over the past few years simply makes people think that you're not getting over it. Why do you have to do this? Look at you, you're a blue-chip stock, but you haven't sold yourself for a few years. People like you are already married and have children. You don't have to worry about food or clothing. You have an iron rice bowl and a stable life. When do you want to wait if you don't get married? Huang Ming said half-jokingly.
"Hehe, when did you start to care about my marriage?" Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. "I didn't have a girlfriend before. Maybe I really couldn't get over it. But after so many years, it doesn't matter anymore. I haven't found a girlfriend now because I haven't found a suitable one yet."
As Chen Xing spoke, the image of Zhang Ningning appeared in his mind. Zhong Ling, the teacher that his parents had introduced to him, inexplicably appeared in his mind.
Chen Xing's thoughts drifted. At the same time, he also thought of the evening when he had sex with He Li.
"Chen Xing, what's wrong with you?" Huang Ming stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Chen Xing.
"Oh, nothing. I was a little distracted just now."
"Really?" "Are you thinking about Zhao Qing?"
"No, you worry too much." Chen Xing shook his head with a smile. "Huang Ming, really, you don't have to worry about me. I have already let go of the things in my heart. Do you think I am stupid?"
"That's good. In fact, you don't have to think too much. There are many good women in the world. Women like you, who have a stable and good job, are even more popular. Don't give up the whole forest for a tree."
"Well, why do you talk so much nonsense? It seems that I really hang myself on Zhao Qing's tree." Chen Xing smiled and punched Huang Ming lightly, but he was a little absent-minded. "Yes, as soon as I arrive at the provincial capital, I can't avoid meeting Zhao Qing directly one day. Has he really let go of the past completely?"
Chen Xing didn't know himself. He didn't know what kind of mentality he had at the moment. Since the last time he met Zhao Qing in the provincial capital, he was completely disappointed by Zhao Qing's indifference. Chen Xing vowed to make him regret it. At that time, he secretly made up his mind to make a clean break with the past. He had always thought that he had done it. But why did He Li's words still have such a great impact on him? "Or was I affected by that incense that day?"
"That day, He Li deliberately provoked me. Maybe I was more affected by that incense at that time." Chen Xing thought to himself.
Shaking his head slightly, Chen Xing turned to Huang Ming and said, "Let's not talk about me first. I have one thing to remind you. Don't get too close to Fei Ren and the others. I guess they are not clean. If you are dragged into this mess by them, it will be hard for you to get out of it." "Chen Xing, don't worry about this.
Chen Xing, you don't have to worry about this. I know what I'm doing. Actually, I don't really have much contact with him. Today, he called me out of the blue. At first, I was in a daze for quite a while, thinking that the sun had risen from the west. Later on, I found out that he was coming for you. He was just asking me to lend him a helping hand. As for Zhang Ping and Yang Ming, I don't even know them. Before you came last night, the two of them were very arrogant and had their noses in the air. After you came, the two of them pretended to be enthusiastic and called me brother. Just like what you said, these people are really hypocrites.
"It's good that you know what you're doing. I feel that Fei Ren and the others will get into trouble sooner or later. We'd better not get too close to them."
"Yes, I know."
On the 21st of November, the Hai City Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government held a farewell banquet to celebrate Zhou Mingfang's arrival in the provincial capital. At the banquet, the main leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government came to toast Zhou Mingfang. Each of them was polite. Mayor Zhao Yiping and Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Zhao Fang even spoke on behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and the government. Their speeches were full of flattery for Zhou Mingfang.
Although the two of them were secretly happy that Zhou Mingfang was going to be transferred out of Hai City, they did not dare to show it on their faces. Even though Zhou Mingfang was not in Hai City, his new position was the Head of the Provincial Party Committee. He was in charge of their official titles. Zhao Yiping and Zhao Fang, as well as other people who were dissatisfied with Zhou Mingfang, still had to put on a respectful attitude on the surface.
"Secretary Zhou, when you're in the province in the future, please come back often to guide our work. The tens of thousands of cadres in Hai City will always remember your teachings." Zhao Yiping held a glass of wine and spoke humbly in front of Zhou Mingfang. Previously, Zhou Mingfang had taken down the Head Butler of the Municipal Government, Zhan Lin. Although Zhao Yiping hated Zhou Mingfang to the core, he did not dare to show any disrespect on his face. In his heart, he was glad that Zhou Mingfang was finally leaving.
"Yes, Secretary Zhou, don't forget to come back often to guide our work." The words that Zhao Fang wanted to say were interrupted by Zhao Yiping, so he hurriedly spoke up. He glanced at Zhao Yiping and felt a little admiration for her. This woman could not be underestimated. She knew when to yield and when to stand tall. He really could not look down on her scheming.
Zhou Mingfang looked at the two of them without batting an eyelid. How could he not see through their true thoughts? He smiled and said, "If you're not in a position, don't think about politics. After Comrade Kunming arrives, you should cooperate well with him and continue to work hard to bring Hai City's economy to a higher level."
Zhou Mingfang was referring to Huang Kunming, the former Secretary of the Ancheng Municipal Party Committee who had replaced him. In the appointment made by the province this time, a noteworthy phenomenon was that after Huang Kunming was transferred to Hai City, he was still the same as before. He was not a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee. His power was far less than Zhou Mingfang's. The province seemed to have no intention of letting the Secretary of the Hai City Municipal Party Committee hold the position of a member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.
Although Zhao Yiping and Zhao Fang agreed with Zhou Mingfang's words, they each had their own thoughts.
At the banquet, Chen Xing stood not far behind Zhou Mingfang. Zhao Yiping and Zhao Fang chatted with Zhou Mingfang for a while and then left. Only then did the Organization Department Head Yuan Jiang, Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee Li Baojin, and other hardcore people on Zhou Mingfang's side gathered around.
Zhao Yiping did not go anywhere else. Instead, he walked directly in the direction of Chen Xing. Chen Xing, in the future, when you're in the provincial capital, you should come to my house often. I've already told your Uncle Zhao. If you go, he will definitely welcome you warmly.
I will go when I have the chance. Thank you, Mayor Zhao.
You're still so polite to me, child. Zhao Yiping glanced at Chen Xing with a smile. Although Xiao Qing was married, she would still come home often. You should come to my house often and chat with Xiao Qing. You haven't seen her for a long time, right?
Chen Xing and Zhao Qing had met by chance not long ago at the entrance of the residential area outside Zhao Yiping's house. At that time, they had an unpleasant encounter. Zhao Yiping did not know about it at all. He thought that since Chen Xing was opposed by his two elders, he had never seen Zhao Qing again.
Zhao Yiping seemed to have some scruples about the current situation. In front of others, he did not act too close to Chen Xing. He only said a few words to Chen Xing and was about to leave. Before he left, he did not forget to say, "Well, that's enough. Chen Xing, remember to come to my house often. Or you can also ask Xiao Qing out for tea. You're still friends now, aren't you?"
The noon banquet ended at about one o 'clock. Chen Xing went home. Zhou Mingfang would leave for the provincial capital at three o' clock in the afternoon. He still had some free time now.
At home, Chen Xing's parents, Zou Fang and Chen Shuiping, were both there. They were helping to pack the luggage in Chen Xing's room. Chen Xing walked into the room. When he saw the big bag of luggage on the bed, he smiled bitterly. "Mom, Dad, I'm just going to the provincial capital to work. I'm not going far away. Why did you pack so many clothes for me?
Of course, these clothes are for you to wear. Now that the weather is getting cold, you have to bring more winter clothes, in case you have no clothes to wear when it suddenly gets cold. " Zou Fang smiled. She was folding a thick jacket in her hands. She continued to say, "Chen Xing, when you're alone outside, you must remember to eat on time. You must know how to take care of yourself. Don't stay up late at night. Drinking is bad for your health. You can't drink too much. If there are social engagements, reject them if you can …"
"Mom, I know. I'm not a child. I know how to take care of myself." Chen Xing shook his head and smiled bitterly. His heart was warm. His parents were the closest people to him. They were always most concerned about him.
"It's good that you know. Don't blame me for being long-winded. You've never been far away in your life. Even when you were in university, you studied at home. Now that you're going to work in another city, I'm naturally worried." Zou Fang smiled. A mother worried about her son when he was traveling a thousand miles. As a mother, she was always worried about her son.
"Alright, alright. Chen Xing is only going to the provincial capital. Didn't you say it yourself a few days ago? The provincial capital is very close to Hai City. It's very convenient for him to come back. Look at yourself now." Chen Shuiping interrupted Zou Fang.
"I'm just concerned about my son. Unlike you, you didn't even say a word of concern. You're acting like a father." Zou Fang laughed and scolded him. The family chatted and laughed happily. No matter what, it was a good thing that Chen Xing was going to the provincial capital. Although Zou Fang and Chen Shuiping were also worried, they were more happy for their son. Their son was still young, but he had a promising leader like Zhou Mingfang. His future was also bright.
After staying at home for an hour, Chen Xing chatted with his parents for a while and prepared to leave. Zhou Mingfang was leaving at 3 pm, so he couldn't arrive at that time no matter what. At that time, all the leaders of Haicheng City would be there to send Zhou Mingfang off. If he arrived last and everyone was waiting for him, it would be a big mess. Chen Xing was not sure if he arrived last.
"Mom, Dad, just sit at home. Don't see me off." Chen Xing smiled and pushed his parents back into the house. The two elders said they would send him downstairs, but Chen Xing refused.
Seeing Chen Xing's resolute attitude, Zou Fang and Chen Shuiping knew that their son didn't want them to be too tired. They did not insist and nodded. "Then take your time. There's still time. Don't be in a hurry."
"Okay, I got it. I'm leaving." Chen Xing glanced at his parents and finally carried his luggage down the stairs. When he walked to the corner, he saw his parents still standing at the door. Chen Xing smiled and waved at them. "Mom, Dad, you can go back."
Chen Xing felt a little melancholy in his heart. Unknowingly, his parents' hair had already turned white. Even from a few meters away, he could see the white strands of hair on their heads intermingled with their black hair, causing their temples to turn white.
"Mom, Dad, you have to take care of yourself." Chen Xing's eyes were a little moist. He lowered his head and hurried downstairs. There was always an inexplicable sadness when parting. At this moment, the white hair on his parents' heads touched him greatly. He was the only child in his family. Instead, his parents had to go out to work when they were in their twilight years. No matter how close the provincial capital was to Hai City, he could no longer see his parents every day like he used to.
Zhou Mingfang's car was already waiting at the Municipal Party Committee's compound. When Chen Xing arrived, Zhou Mingfang arrived as well. The main leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, including the Municipal People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference had all arrived. Zhou Mingfang's departure was not a trivial matter for the leaders of Hai City's Party and Government.
The person standing at the front was a new face. Chen Xing had already recognized him. He was the newly appointed secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, Huang Kunming. Chen Xing was slightly surprised. During the lunch banquet, he had heard that Huang Kunming was still in An City to hand over some work and had not arrived yet. He did not expect him to rush over at this time. Huang Kunming was using his actions to show his respect to Zhou Mingfang.
Zhou Mingfang was communicating with Huang Kunming, who was at the front. He then shook hands with Zhao Yiping, Zhao Fang, and the other leaders who came to see him off. Zhou Mingfang stood still for a while and stared at the solemn and imposing Municipal Party Committee building in silence. Behind him, Zhao Yiping, Zhao Fang, and the others watched his back. The atmosphere was a little quiet. Outside the gate, the sound of the car whistle echoed throughout the entire compound. At this moment, it was so ear-piercing.
"Alright, everyone go back.
Don't delay your work because of me. " Zhou Mingfang said one last sentence to everyone, then turned around and got into the car resolutely.
Zhou Mingfang's footsteps were a little fast, and his figure seemed to be in a trance. This piece of land was the culmination of his seven years of hard work. He had poured too much blood, sweat, and tears into it. Although many of his methods were unpleasant, he had made great contributions to the people of this land. He already had a deep affection for this land. Now that he was leaving, his inner feelings were also very complicated.
Chen Xing followed behind Zhou Mingfang, trotted into the car, and sat in the passenger seat. The driver was still Wang Hai. As soon as the two of them sat down, Wang Hai steadily started the engine and the car slowly drove out of the Municipal Party Committee building.
Chen Xing noticed that Zhou Mingfang's eyes were fixed outside the window. When they turned the corner at the gate, he looked back at the Municipal Party Committee building with a deep gaze.
Chen Xing did not know what kind of state of mind Zhou Mingfang was in at the moment, but no matter what kind of person he was, there would always be some complicated feelings in his heart to leave a place where he had worked for seven years. After staying in a place for a long time, there would always be some feelings. Without the coat of power, Zhou Mingfang was actually also an ordinary person.
The car drove in the direction of the Jiangning Expressway. Zhou Mingfang's eyes were fixed outside the window, as if he wanted to engrave every grass and tree in the city in his mind. Chen Xing also sat in the passenger seat in silence. In front of the car was a new journey, and also a new journey. For him, it was a new beginning. He did not know how long he would stay in the provincial capital. How long would Zhou Mingfang sit in the position of Organization Minister?
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