The Qingzhou Public Security Bureau was unusually quiet today. The usual busy scene of people coming and going and cars driving in and out was no longer there. If it weren't for the shiny plaque at the gate and the majestic police badge on the top of the building, one would have thought he had arrived at the Municipal Gazette Office.
The sound of sirens came from outside the building, and a long convoy led by Santana slowly drove into the compound. Many people gathered by the windows of each office, secretly peeking out and exchanging glances from time to time. The whole Public Security Bureau was filled with a weird atmosphere.
After all, stupid people are still a minority in this world!
Just now, Lin Zhen mobilized a large number of people and personally led the team to No. 1 Middle School. Others in the bureau thought that some serious case had occurred. After asking each other, they found out that it was a fight between a group of students. Not only did they use knives and injure people, but they also smashed two Audis. Judging from the circumstances alone, it was already quite serious, but then again, a case of this magnitude was not worth Lin Zhen's personal involvement.
People driven by curiosity are terrible. Not long after, more detailed information was transmitted back, and everyone suddenly realized: it turned out that the two parties involved in the case were the son of Jiangdong's richest man Gu Shitong, and the son of Qingzhou's upstart Wen Huaiming. One was famous, and the other was on the rise. Neither of them was easy to deal with.
But the problem arises again. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is a dirty job that is not pleasing to both sides. According to domestic practice, such cases can be handed over to the deputy director for handling. Whether the case is handled well or not, it is up to the deputy director to bear the profit and loss. Otherwise, every unit has so many deputy positions, not to let you eat for free...
So Director Lin took the job that originally belonged to the deputies without any effort, which further aroused everyone's desire to gossip. Anyone who could get into the Public Security Bureau would be smart, and someone immediately thought of the incident that had caused Lian Zizhong to lose his reputation and Liu Tianlai to lose power. What Lin Zhen meant was obvious, wasn't it
Several deputy directors were getting a little impatient. With Lin Zhen's hatred for Wen Huaiming, it was hard to say what he would do. When Zuo Yuxi drove to block the road and the news of the campus speech came, except for Zheng Yunzhong, the other deputy directors all found excuses to slip away. Even Director Zuo came forward to vouch for him. Anyone who wanted to stay in Qingzhou had no courage to follow Lin Zhen to the end.
Zheng Yunzhong wanted to run away, but he really had no choice. Everyone in the Public Security Bureau knew that he had the best relationship with Lin Zhen. At the office meeting to overthrow Liu Tianlai, he also clearly expressed his support for all of Lin Zhen's decisions. The road over there was already blocked, and he had no choice but to cling to Lin Zhen's thigh and go all the way.
As soon as Lin Zhen got out of the car, Zheng Yunzhong came to meet him. Hearing that several other deputy directors had slipped away, his face turned pale, but he could do nothing. The two whispered a few more words, and Zheng Yunzhong ordered several police officers to take Wen Liang and his party to the second floor to take a statement. Zuo Yuxi was about to go upstairs, but was stopped by Lin Zhen, who said, "Director Zuo, these things have been handed over to the people below. Let's go to the office for a cup of tea first. After the record is completed and there is progress, I will naturally ask you to review it."
Zuo Yuxi said calmly: "Secretary Xu asked me to participate in this matter throughout the whole process. What does "full process" mean? I don't need to explain it to Director Lin."
Lin Zhen was fed up with her always using Xu Fuyan as a shield, and sneered, "Director Zuo, you don't have to scare me with Secretary Xu's instructions. When we get to the Public Security Bureau, we have rules and regulations on how to interrogate people. Not to mention that you are the deputy director of the Education Bureau, even if Secretary Xu comes in person, you can't violate the rules."
"What a good thing that you can't do things against the rules," Zuo Yuxi said with a sneer on his face. He took a step forward, his sharp eyes could almost freeze people's hearts, and said: "You think you are Zhou Yafu, but unfortunately, this is not Xiliu Camp!"
Zuo Yuxi's pretty face was frosty, cold and beautiful, and she said word by word: "This is Qingzhou!"
What this means is that as a rootless outsider like you, you want to act arrogantly in Qingzhou and say that you are doing things according to the rules. This is simply deceiving yourself and making things a joke.
Since Lin Zhen arrived in Qingzhou, he has relied on his family background and the gilded halo he was born in, staying out of the game and not competing with others. Wherever he goes, he is greeted with a smile, and his words and deeds are always counted. Unexpectedly, after the fight between Xu and Zhou, he accidentally jumped into the game and was unable to move forward. First, he wanted to save Lian Zizhong but failed, and then he was mocked by Zuo Yuxi in person, which was really a great shame.
Zheng Yunzhong saw that the situation was not good and was about to open his mouth to smooth things over, but was frightened by Zuo Yuxi's cold eyes and immediately stood aside in silence. Lin Zhen suppressed his anger, snorted coldly, and said: "Director Zuo, it's Qingzhou, so what? Maybe Secretary Xu will give new instructions soon, and the result may not be what you want!"
"Really?" Zuo Yuxi climbed the stairs. The police officers automatically stood on both sides. When she reached Wen Liang, she turned around and looked down at Lin Zhen: "I'll wait!"
Qingzhou Municipal Party Committee, Secretary’s Office.
After Wen Huaiming got the news, he was a little troubled as to how Wen Liang could have caused such a big mess, but since it had already happened, it was useless to complain, and he had to find a way to deal with it actively. He thought about it in his office, took the documents related to the renovation of the old city to the secretary's office, first reported the recent progress of the work, and then saw that Xu Fuyan was in a good mood, so he took the opportunity to talk about the conflict between Wen Liang and Gu Wenyuan.
Xu Fuyan was greatly surprised after hearing this. In his mind, he no longer regarded Wen Liang as a teenager. Moreover, with the intelligence and wit of the boy from the Wen family, how could he get into such a fight with his classmates, especially Gu Shitong's son
Wen Huaiming looked ashamed and said, "It's all my fault for not being able to discipline you properly. I'm sorry that I put you in a difficult position..."
Xu Fuyan waved his hand and said with a smile: "This is none of your business! With a gentle and forgiving personality, if others had not gone too far, it would not have caused such a big fight. Of course, it is indeed wrong to smash someone's car. If Gu Shitong asks you to pay compensation, Comrade Secretary-General, how many years will it take for you to pay with your salary?"
Wen Huaiming smiled along, trying to keep his face calm. Although Xu Fuyan's words were biased, he was still a little anxious. His first concern was whether Wen Liang was injured. Hearing that his son was stabbed by a group of second-generation rich people, he could still sit here calmly, all thanks to the calmness he developed after years of ups and downs in the officialdom. Secondly, he was worried about how to deal with the aftermath. With his current status, he could still deal with anyone in Qingzhou, except Gu Shitong.
Therefore, everything depends on whether Xu Fuyan is willing to offend Gu Shitong for Wen Liang! Wen Huaiming is worldly-wise and naturally won't be so naive as to think that he is Xu Fuyan's confidant. He will stick to him to the end. In the final analysis, it depends on which side of the scale of interests is heavier!
Wen Huaiming was about to speak when his secretary Zhang Fang walked in and said, "Secretary Xu, President Mu and President Qi from Minghua are here and are waiting outside. Do you want to see them or not?"
Xu Fuyan frowned slightly, glanced at Wen Huaiming, and said, "Please ask them to come in."
After the incident, Mu Zechen did not rush to the Public Security Bureau immediately, but came directly to Xu Fuyan, showing his aggressive attitude and not wanting to settle the matter peacefully. That was why Xu Fuyan frowned slightly. Wen Huaiming instantly thought through everything and seemed to understand what Wen Liang was relying on, and immediately had a plan in mind.
"Since Mu Zechen is here, I'd better leave first to avoid suspicion."
Wen Huaiming joked, and Xu Fuyan lay down on the boss chair, motioning him to sit down, and said, "Let's listen to what he has to say! Even if children fight fiercely, they are still children. What's there to avoid?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Zechen pushed open the door and strode in. His thin body looked as if he had no strength at all, but who knew what a cruel and ruthless person this man nicknamed Mu Laohei was.
Qi Shu followed behind him, looking dignified and elegant in an OL suit, but her every move and gesture still revealed her unconcealable seductive look that captivated everyone.
"Secretary Xu, I have to take the liberty of visiting you today. I hope you can be tolerant and forgive me!" Mu Zechen's face was full of smiles, but when he turned around and looked at Wen Huaiming, his smile became much more indifferent: "Oh, Director Wen is here too, that's the best. Now that we have the real culprit in the lawsuit, things will be easier."
Xu Fuyan did not stand up. He placed his hands flat on the desk and smiled, "What brings President Mu here? From the tone of voice, it seems that there is some misunderstanding between him and Director Wen? Don't worry about that for now. We were just talking about the reconstruction of the old city. Director Wen said that Minghua Group intends to invest a huge sum of money to take charge of the entire reconstruction project? This is a good thing. The government has long wanted to change the backward appearance of the old city, but it has encountered many difficulties in allocating funds. Minghua is willing to take on this burden and share the worries of the government. On behalf of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, I would like to express my gratitude to you."
Wen Huaiming sat quietly aside, laughing in his heart, but his face showed no abnormality. Mu Zechen came in with great momentum. The old city reconstruction project was his biggest bargaining chip to put pressure on Xu Fuyan, but Xu Fuyan's words were both effective and effective, killing three birds with one stone. He was really very experienced. A simple thank you made Mu Zechen stop using this project as an excuse, and it was not good for him to take advantage of the favor and make a big fuss. Another meaning was a real warning. Wen Liang and Gu Wenyuan's affairs could only be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Who was right and who was wrong should be treated fairly, and no one could interfere.
Mu Zechen remained silent. Qi Shu stood behind him, sweat dripping from his palms. After a moment, Mu Zechen's deep voice rang out: "Secretary Xu, Minghua has the obligation and willingness to contribute to the economic development of Qingzhou. However, after careful research and evaluation, the group recently concluded that the investment in the reconstruction of the old city requires too much capital, and the future benefits are unpredictable. The risk has exceeded the Minghua Group's tolerance limit. Therefore, I am here to apologize to Secretary Xu on behalf of the Minghua Group. It is really..."
The air in the room seemed to freeze instantly, and Mu Zechen could not continue. Xu Fuyan's face showed no emotion, but only he knew that at this moment, he seemed to have returned to the days when he smiled and raised his hand every day, and anyone could ignore his orders and point fingers at him from behind.
He thought that after taking control of Qingzhou, such a scene would never happen again, but he did not expect that at this moment, there would still be people who could ignore his authority.
Minghua, what a great Minghua!
Wen Huaiming knows Xu Fuyan better than anyone else. The calmer he is, the more terrifying he is. What he has to do now is to add fuel to the fire and make it burn more fiercely until he can destroy the enemy and save himself!
Qi Shu didn't expect Mu Zechen to say such a thing. Although he didn't know what instructions Gu Shitong gave him on the phone, he would never let him slap Xu Fuyan in the face in person.
Xu Fuyan is not Wen Liang, not Wen Huaiming, not Zuo Yuxi. He is the secretary of the Qingzhou Municipal Party Committee, the top leader who rules over the seven million people in Qingzhou. He is also the controller and decision maker of this land, a frontier official who holds the power of life and death!
Wen Huaiming stood up and said, "Boss Mu, Boss Qi, the negotiations between the government and Minghua have entered the substantive stage. All preferential policies have been implemented, and even huge concessions have been made in some aspects. The official documents have also been issued to the relevant municipal bureaus and the Laocheng District Government. Is it appropriate for you to tell us that Minghua is quitting now?"
Qi Shu gave Wen Huaiming a half-serious and half-false look, thinking to himself: My son is a little bad guy, and I am also an old bad guy. You are really good at throwing oil on me. Do you have to let Xu Fuyan overturn the table on the spot before you are done
She pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "Secretary Xu, it's not that President Mu doesn't want to cooperate with the city. It's mainly because Minghua is preparing for an IPO, and all financial statements must be made to look good and be realistic. Therefore, Guanshan headquarters requires that large investments of all subsidiaries must be reported, reviewed and allocated in a unified manner to prevent any problems from affecting the company's IPO. Our President Gu was born and raised in Qingzhou, and the old city is his hometown. The reconstruction is for the benefit of the folks, so how could he not strongly support it? Or was it because of the unfortunate timing that the board of directors rejected this project? Although President Gu and President Mu are regretful, they are really helpless!"
Qi Shu smiled sweetly, charming and attractive, and spoke in a soft voice, each word penetrated into the heart and made people feel a little itchy. Wen Huaiming had heard a lot about the glorious deeds of this most famous socialite in Qingzhou, but this was the first time he had a real relationship with her. He had to sigh that there was no false reputation, and her methods were indeed amazing.
The tense atmosphere eased slightly. Before Qi Shu could speak, Zhang Fang came in again and said, "Secretary Xu, your daughter called..."
Xu Fuyan nodded. He knew why Xu Yao called him, and he felt a headache. He picked up the phone and prepared to scold her with his fatherly authority and hang up the phone. Unexpectedly, the first sentence on the phone was: "If you dare to hang up on me, your landscape potted plants will be in trouble!"
Xu Fuyan smiled bitterly. He had never been able to deal with this clever daughter. He could only remain silent and listen to her request. He said, "I know. This matter is being handled. There are school rules and laws. If you haven't done anything wrong, there won't be any trouble."
Qi Shu immediately took advantage of the interruption and said softly, "Secretary Xu, the reconstruction of the old city is a big deal and cannot be rushed. Even if Minghua promises to invest now, the follow-up funds cannot keep up. Leaving an unfinished project is even more disappointing to your trust and the people of the old city. Let's do this. We will report to General Manager Gu again when we go back and see if there is any room for maneuver..."
Mu Zechen and Qi Shu have been working together for many years, one playing the bad cop and the other playing the good cop, and they have always been successful. He continued, "I just talked to Mr. Gu on the phone today. He also expressed his obligation to repay the people of Qingzhou. Even if this project may lose some profits, it is nothing compared to the support of the villagers over the years. However, just today, Mr. Gu's only son was beaten by some powerful children in broad daylight in front of Qing No. 1 Middle School, and even two cars belonging to Minghua Group were smashed. Secretary Xu, these people are so arrogant and unscrupulous, which really chills Mr. Gu, who is dedicated to the construction of Qingzhou!"
Wen Huaiming smiled coldly. Mu Zechen was confusing right and wrong in front of him, and if he remained silent, he would not only be unworthy of being Wen Liang's father, but also unworthy of being Xu Fuyan's confidant. If outsiders knew about this, he would not be able to hold his head up high.
There should be a limit to tolerance in everything. Tolerating insults is a helpless act when one is in a weak position. One should do things within one's ability, but sometimes facing challenges head-on is the only way to break the impasse.
"Mr. Mu, you don't have to insinuate. Yes, it was my son Wen Liang who participated in the fight. But according to the information I received, Mr. Gu's son Gu Wenyuan, your son Mu Shanshan, and some others are the bosses of No. 1 Middle School, bullying classmates, fighting, and no one dares to mess with them. What's more, this morning, Mu Shanshan actually drew his knife against Wen Liang after a disagreement, and the others were all holding knives, intending to hurt people. If Wen Liang hadn't been exercising hard, I'm afraid he would be lying in the hospital now..."
At this point, Wen Huaiming's voice trembled a little when he thought of the possibility that Wen Liang was stabbed several times. His anger finally broke out uncontrollably: "I want to ask, who is so arrogant and domineering, and who is so unscrupulous!"
He had cultivated his temper to some extent, and when he got angry occasionally, he already had a certain momentum and majesty. However, Mu Zechen was a tyrant, so how could he be afraid of him? He said in a deep voice: "Just like what Secretary Xu said just now, there are school rules and laws about who is right and who is wrong. What I say does not count, and Director Wen, what you say does not count either!"
Xu Fuyan heard the fear and anger in Wen Huaiming's words, and felt a little sympathetic. If Wen Liang really had an accident, unless he stepped forward to seek justice for him, Wen Huaiming would definitely be alienated. It was hard to say what Zuo Yuxi would do, but judging from her attitude, she would not give up easily. As for the more troublesome one, it was still Xu Yao...
Although this girl is clever, adorable and cute, when she really gets into a temper, she will listen to everything except Xu Ting's words, and even he is helpless.
The phone rang again. This number was only known to the province. When He Xihua picked up the phone, he heard an angry voice. Xu Fuyan's face became even colder. He didn't expect that Gu Shitong would suspend investment in Guanshan and other places in Jiangdong Province and negotiate with Suhai Province for such a small matter, citing the bad investment environment. In today's economy-led and investment boom, this is undoubtedly a huge loss for the local government, both in terms of interests and reputation. So in addition to being furious, He Xihua specifically mentioned that Governor Wu Wenyue also expressed concern about the matter and asked Qingzhou to properly handle the beating and car smashing incident to reassure Gu Shitong.
As if he already knew what was said on the phone, Mu Zechen lowered his eyelids and went to find a chair to sit down. Qi Shu folded her hands in front of her flat belly, her fair and slender fingers were like freshly peeled green onions, beautiful and elegant. Her misty eyes moved back and forth between the people in the room, her thin red lips were tightly pursed, her delicate face matched with a seductive figure, and she was dressed like a dignified and capable urban beauty, exuding a fatal attraction from head to toe. She stood alone, seemingly silent, but in fact her mind was fluctuating. Three completely different men with their own positions, this small room, unpredictable human hearts, all kinds of worldly affairs, power and wealth, everything is tolerated!
Time passed quietly in silence, and several people were waiting for Xu Fuyan's decision after he hung up the phone. In fact, in the eyes of Mu Zechen and Qi Shu, on one side was just a small favor, which would not even involve Wen Huaiming, and on the other side was an investment of hundreds of millions, which was the peak pressure. Even a fool could tell which was more important.
This was the first time that Wen Huaiming personally felt the power of Gu Shitong. That kind of power surged and was enough to destroy everything in front of him. But he did not regret it, nor did he blame Wen Liang at all. Under the circumstances at that time, let alone smashing the car, even if he really beat Gu Wenyuan to half paralysis, he deserved it!
Wen Huaiming has always been talented, but he has suffered from lack of support. He has been trapped in shallow waters for many years. The daily life of intrigues has worn away his edges, but it has not erased his dignity and courage as a father.
Just as Wen Liang, at a young age, plunged into the cunning officialdom for him, he could also resolutely give up the power in his hands and the official hat on his head for his son.
The only thing is to fight!
Xu Fuyan hung up the phone, tapped his fingers on the table, and asked, "Boss Mu, what specific requirements does your Boss Gu have?"
Mu Zechen's eyes showed a hint of mockery. Over the years, he had been used to seeing all kinds of high-handed people. He lowered his once proud head in front of Gu Shitong and said, "Wen Liang must be fired and held criminally responsible by the Public Security Bureau. He caused minor injuries to many people and destroyed people's property. He deserves a sentence of several years. I personally think that a heavy sentence can reflect the sincerity of Qingzhou. In addition, Director Wen must publicly apologize to the injured and their families on behalf of his son. Let's apologize on the sub-edition of Qinghai Daily for three days to show sincerity."
What does it mean to go too far and what does it mean to push for more
Xu Fuyan did not comment, and said to Wen Huaiming: "Huaiming, go to the Public Security Bureau to see your son first, and then see if Lin Zhen has figured out the matter. If he has, come and report to me. As for President Mu and President Qi, please go back first. Since Governor Guan and Governor He have given instructions on your request, I will consider it carefully and give you a reply."
These words were vague, and no one could figure out what Xu Fuyan meant. But only Wen Huaiming knew that his anger had been completely ignited. Ren Gu Shitong was all-powerful, Mu Zechen was pushing his limits, and Qi Shu was gentle and affectionate, so there was no possibility of giving in!
(I saw Brother Ligno again, thank you very much! Brothers never leave each other, Maruzi is really ashamed)