Lu Xinbo clearly knew who injured Ma Yingjie, but he was playing dumb. She had already asked someone to hand over the details of Meng Chenglin's overseas deposits to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. She didn't believe that Lu Xinbo didn't know about it. Moreover, she had also asked someone to inform Lu Xinbo's old leader that Meng Chenglin had detained a deputy county magistrate. Logically speaking, a deputy county magistrate wasn't worth so much effort. However, when you beat a dog, you have to look at the owner first. How could the owner not be angry when he beat the owner's dog?
"Hmph." Situ Lan sneered.
Lu Xinbo glanced at Situ Lan and felt very unhappy. Even if Situ Lan was the granddaughter of the founding father, he was still a powerful minister in the imperial court. How could he tolerate being scolded by a little girl? However, although he was unhappy, he didn't dare to withdraw the smile on his face. He still smiled and asked Situ Lan, "What do you think, Miss Situ?"
"Everyone, stop pretending, okay?" Situ Lan looked straight at Lu Xinbo, but Ma Yingjie's heart was beating fast. This was the first time he was so close to the governor. Moreover, he was just a small county magistrate. In the governor's eyes, he was nothing. However, Situ Lan insisted on making a big fuss over a minor issue and brought him in front of the governor. Now, he didn't know whether to leave or stay. He wished he could find a hole to crawl into and hide himself deep in. Ma Yingjie looked at Situ Lan, but Situ Lan didn't have time to look at him. She kept arguing with Lu Xinbo.
"Miss Situ, I really don't understand what you're talking about." Lu Xinbo was still beating around the bush with Situ Lan.
"Alright, since the governor likes to be straightforward, then I'll be straightforward. Meng Chenglin is your man, right? "Situ Lan went straight to the point.
"Haha," Lu Xinbo suddenly burst into laughter, causing Ma Yingjie to feel a chill down his spine. Situ Lan, on the other hand, stared at Lu Xinbo as if nothing had happened. She was waiting for his performance. She also knew that he would not admit anything, but Situ Lan still had to say it, and she had to say it straightforwardly. She did not like to beat around the bush. In the officialdom, it was important to know how to go around in circles. Whoever went around in circles further and more realistically would be able to occupy a dominant position. Lu Xinbo was very clear about this. At his level, he had to act fake things to the extreme. When it was fake to the extreme, it would become real. Besides, politicians always pave the way for themselves with the futures and lives of others. He clearly knew that Situ Lan was here for Meng Chenglin, but he would never take the initiative to say it.
"Governor Lu, can you not use this trick to deal with me? Since I came to your office now, I want to tell you that my benefactor was beaten up, and I need an explanation. That's all. I'm not here to listen to your laughter. You don't have the time to laugh for me, and I don't have the time to listen to it. "Situ Lan suppressed her anger and said coldly.
Lu Xinbo's anger had reached the extreme, but he could not lose his temper at all. The person standing in front of him was a woman, and a woman who was not in the officialdom. A good man does not fight with a woman, regardless of whether he won or lost, it was not honorable to fight with a woman. Of course, the power behind this woman was not something that Lu Xinbo could contend with.
"Miss Situ, what do you want me to do? Can you just say it? Let's not beat around the bush. " Lu Xinbo glanced at Situ Lan, and saw that Situ Lan's face was filled with anger and dissatisfaction, so he had to force a smile on his face.
The more Lu Xinbo smiled, the more Situ Lan felt that this person's smile was like a sharp knife, and she could be cut at any time. She couldn't help but worry about Secretary Zhu Tianyou. He had just come to Jiangnan Province, could he win against this person? If Luo Tianyun had defeated Meng Chenglin and achieved a stage victory, but Secretary Zhu Tianyou's battle had just begun. This person was too good at disguising himself, and his face was full of smiles and ruthlessness. She had purposely barged into Lu Xinbo's office, and also purposely provoked Lu Xinbo's anger. But this person was obviously filled with anger, but he suppressed it and greeted Situ Lan with a smile. Do you still have a reason to glare at someone else when he is smiling? It was like stabbing a knife into a pile of cotton, no matter how strong you were.
"I want Meng Chenglin to give me an explanation. Why did he detain the Deputy Mayor of Qin County? I want the organization to punish Meng Chenglin. " Situ Lan couldn't do anything. She couldn't provoke Lu Xinbo's anger, so she could only turn to Meng Chenglin. Actually, this was not her original intention. She wanted to show Lu Xinbo her power, and tell him that the people around Zhu Tianyou were not that easy to bully. But Lu Xinbo didn't fall into her trap, and he refused to direct it to Meng Chenglin, so she had to solve the problem herself.
"Comrade Meng Chenglin made a mistake, and the organization needs to discipline him. But shouldn't Secretary Zhu Tianyou be the one in charge of the organization and the cadres? In that case, Miss Situ has come to the wrong place. Should I ask my secretary to lead everyone to Secretary Zhu Tianyou? " Lu Xinbo finally found the loophole in Situ Lan's words. It should be a piece of cake for Lu Xinbo to deal with a small Situ Lan. Besides, for Situ Lan to come knocking on his door, it was probably because of Zhu Tianyou's support, right? Who in Jiangnan Province didn't know that Old Man Situ had done Secretary Zhu Tianyou's family a favor?
It's over. Ma Yingjie was anxious at the side. Situ Lan was trapped by Governor Lu Xinbo, and he had no choice but to speak at this time. He looked at Governor Lu Xinbo and said, "Governor Lu, I am the Deputy Mayor of Qin County, Ma Yingjie, and I was once the secretary of the mayor of Luo Tianyun. I did save Sister Lan's life, but that was just something a secretary should do. It's not worth it for Sister Lan to take it to heart. I am very grateful to Sister Lan for saving my life today. It's just that Secretary Zhu Tianyou just came to Jiangnan Province, and he doesn't know all the people in the city, so it's obvious that he's not familiar with the situation. So, Sister Lan brought me to find you, Governor. Wu Du is the city you've been hanging out with, so naturally you're very familiar with the people and matters of Wu Du. "
As soon as Ma Yingjie's words fell, Situ Lan's approving gaze swept over to his face. She was just thinking that she had brought trouble upon herself, but she didn't think that this silly kid would continue to lead the conflict to Lu Xinbo without batting an eyelid.
Lu Xinbo also didn't think that a small Deputy Mayor would dare to interrupt at this time. Sometimes when he went to various cities for research, some of the city's secretaries and mayors would tremble in fear when they saw him. How could they even speak a complete sentence? This young and handsome lad in front of him not only dared to speak, but also continued to lead the conflict to him. If he continued to lead the conflict to Secretary Zhu Tianyou today, then it would be his fault and pretentious.
"Young lad, you have a good memory. I did hang out with Wu Du, and Wu Du's development these years is obvious to all. This is inseparable from Comrade Meng Chenglin's efforts. Of course, Comrade Luo Tianyun is also a good person. He has done a lot of things these two years, and this is obvious to all. As for the grudge between you two, I personally think that it's better for you two to settle it among yourselves. Although I'm a leader, and although I'm a member of the organization, I can't possibly stick my hands into other people's private affairs, can I? " Lu Xinbo purposely said a lot of things, but the last sentence was still caught by Situ Lan. She questioned Lu Xinbo, just like how Lu Xinbo caught onto her loophole, "Governor Lu, where did you hear that Ma Yingjie being detained and beaten up was a private matter? Just how private is it? Can you reveal a little, Governor Lu? "
When Lu Xinbo heard Situ Lan's words, he also felt a headache coming on. This woman should not be underestimated. She was extremely intelligent. Very few women could find loopholes in his words. Of course, he did not perform well today. Why did he leave a loophole in front of Situ Lan? Could it be that Situ Lan's stunning performance had pressured him?
The atmosphere in the office froze. Other than the sound of breathing, there was only the sound of heartbeats. At this moment, two plainclothes soldiers shifted their standing positions. Lu Xinbo quickly smiled and said, "Both of you, please take a seat as well."
"Governor Lu," Situ Lan called out in dissatisfaction. This person was too difficult to deal with.
"Miss Situ, how about this? I'll call Comrade Meng Chenglin to come over. If you have anything to say, you can talk it out face to face. Whether it's official or personal matters, he'll naturally know once he's here. "Lu Xinbo knew that he would not be able to gain the upper hand even if he continued to pester her. He could only lead the conflict to Meng Chenglin.
Just when Lu Xinbo took out his phone and dialed Meng Chenglin's number, Meng Chenglin knocked on the door of the office. The knocking sound and the phone rang at the same time. Lu Xinbo turned off the phone and looked outside in surprise.
Situ Lan and Ma Yingjie were shocked at the same time. Meng Chenglin came to look for Lu Xinbo at this time. It was obvious that there was something important.
"Come in," Lu Xinbo said to the door.
Meng Chenglin opened the door and saw that both Situ Lan and Ma Yingjie were in Lu Xinbo's office. Moreover, Ma Yingjie's butt was covered in blood. It was obvious that he had been tortured. Ma Yingjie, who had been tortured, did not reveal anything. It seemed that no matter how he fought with Luo Tianyun, he would always be a loser. He suddenly felt like he had lost all his soul and stood there in a daze.
"Old Meng, you came at the right time. Have a seat, "Lu Xinbo said to Meng Chenglin politely. Meng Chenglin's heart, which had suffered a huge blow, felt slightly better. He smiled at Situ Lan and said," Xiao Lan is here too. "
Ma Yingjie hurriedly greeted, "Hello, Secretary Meng."
Situ Lan glared at Ma Yingjie and said, "You forget the pain when the scar is healed."
Lu Xinbo smiled. This woman was indeed a woman. She didn't forget to teach a young man a lesson in such an occasion. Lu Xinbo gestured to Shen Yang to pour tea for Meng Chenglin. He had already seen that Meng Chenglin's complexion was not right. If he gave Meng Chenglin more pressure, he could not guarantee that Meng Chenglin would not be able to hold on. This person, once his willpower collapsed, he would naturally lose the ability to fight. Now, he still needed Meng Chenglin to deal with Situ Lan and Ma Bo. He wanted them to leave as soon as possible. He did not want to waste his energy on these trivial matters. Moreover, Meng Chenglin was already a target that he was prepared to suffer the pain of losing his arm. It was not worthwhile to offend Situ Lan for him.
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