Zhao Xiujie was surprised. He was asked to stay and deal with the matter on the spot, and specified the time for reporting, which meant that the matter had already been reported to the secretary. But was it necessary to do so just for a verbal conflict, even if Chen Zongzhi was involved
When Peidong led the others away, Zhao Xiujie saw Wen Liang standing among the gang of black-clad thugs. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he understood why the secretary attached so much importance to this matter. He sighed secretly and said, "Zongzhi, you also heard that the secretary is very angry. I suggest that you write a self-criticism and hand it to me after you go back. You should have a deep understanding and not just stop at the surface. As for Yurui, you will take her back later. You must discipline her strictly in the future and stop saying those nonsense words. What a mess she is!"
Chen Zongzhi knew that today's incident would spread throughout the Guanshan officialdom before tomorrow, and in less than a week, the entire Jiangdong Province would be filled with rumors. Losing face was secondary. The most important thing was that he was afraid that it would affect the selection of senior officials in Guanshan City. If that happened, it would be a real mistake that would last forever!
"Thank you, Secretary General, for mediating with the Secretary just now. Otherwise, I, I really..."
Zhao Xiujie waved his hands. He was also angry after hearing those arrogant words just now. He said, "Zongzhi, don't say polite words now. Let's think about how to deal with the aftermath."
The two walked over side by side, and Chen Yurui said calmly, "Dad..."
“Shut up!”
Chen Zongzhi scolded his daughter, smiled at Wen Liang, and said, "This is..."
Before Wen Liang could speak, Zhao Xiujie introduced him, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be Mr. Wen from Bencao Ruolan, right?"
Wen Liang has many companies under his name, but only Bencao Ruolan is located in Guanshan. Zhao Xiujie specifically pointed this out to give Chen Zongzhi an intuitive concept.
"Ah?" Chen Zongzhi was very surprised. Wen Liang's deeds had caused a lot of controversy not long ago, so of course he had heard of it. However, he did not connect the ordinary boy in front of him with the legendary powerful man.
"Hello, hello, Mr. Wen. Bencao Ruolan is a key investment attraction project in Guanshan. I have been to the factory many times. It is well managed, full of vitality and innovative spirit. We are all family, and we should not say two things. If my daughter has offended you in any way, I apologize to you on her behalf..."
"Dad, why should I apologize to him..."
Chen Zongzhi turned around and slapped Chen Yurui hard on the face. A layer of red fingerprints immediately appeared on her jade-white face, and half of her face swelled up at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"If you say one more word, I will pretend that I don't have a daughter like you!"
Chen Yurui had never seen her father lose his temper so much. Although she felt wronged, she covered her burning face and remained silent. Zhao Xiujie stepped forward at the right time and said in a friendly manner, "Boss Wen, I am Zhao Xiujie. I have been friends with your father for many years. Secretary Yu also said just now that we should go and find out what happened. Don't worry, just tell us what you have to say. Whether it is Guanshan or Qingzhou, they are all places where reason and law are respected."
One of them beat his daughter without saying a word, and was extremely humble. The other one used Wen Huaiming as a bargaining chip, and persuaded him step by step. His purpose was nothing more than to make a big deal small. Wen Liang glanced at Chen Yurui, Zhuo Mingjing, Niu Dao and others, and then said lightly: "It's nothing, just a small misunderstanding when visiting the photography exhibition. It's nothing after talking it out."
As soon as he said this, Chen Zongzhi was obviously relieved, and Zhao Xiujie's eyes were full of admiration. People who know when to advance and retreat are always hard to dislike. If Wen Liang really insists on making a big deal, not to mention Chen Zongzhi, even Zhao Xiujie will have no way to deal with it. After all, Yu Peidong has expressed his concern, and it is not something they can change. But if that happens, Chen Zongzhi may not leave a good impression on Zhao Xiujie, let alone.
Being able to leave a good impression on the Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee is actually the best unexpected gain from today's conflict!
Since it was a misunderstanding, there was no need to go to the Public Security Bureau for a three-court trial. It was so serious. After a few polite words, Chen Zongzhi took Chen Yurui and Zhuo Mingjing away first, and Niu Dao and others also slipped away in disgrace. Zhao Xiujie walked last and shook hands with Wen Liang. He smiled and said, "Give my regards to your father when you return to Qingzhou. If you come to Guanshan again in the future, remember not to be impulsive, just give me a call."
Wen Liang gave him face, so he naturally had to return the favor. After he finished speaking, he smiled again and said, "Do you know my office phone number?"
Wen Liang nodded. Although she wanted his cell phone number, it was their first meeting after all, so she couldn't be too pushy. Now that she had opened the door, it wouldn't be difficult to take the relationship to the next level.
To achieve great things, be patient!
After watching Zhao Xiujie leave, Wen Liang raised his head and looked towards the entrance of the exhibition hall. The place where Yu Peidong had just stood was empty, but it seemed as if there was still something left there, looking at him from afar!
This was the first time the two met. They didn't talk, didn't communicate, and didn't even have time to shake hands. They just looked at each other, but it seemed like they had known each other for a long time.
Not only know, but also be familiar with!
Wen Liang knew how Yu Peidong had made difficult decisions in several political struggles, how he had survived in a dead end, and that he had finally lost to power and time, and was about to slowly step down from the peak of his life. Yu Peidong had discovered Wen Liang's existence earlier than others, and had given him attention and support. He even sent his most cherished Tang Ye to him when he was arranging his funeral. This silent trust was better than a thousand words.
In the past two years, too many things have happened, both openly and secretly. Wen Liang and Yu Peidong are like different reflections in a mirror, living seemingly different but actually similar lives. The only difference is:
One is about to end, and the other has just begun!
After returning home, Chen Zongzhi went straight to the study, his face was so gloomy that ink seemed to drip from it. Chen Yurui followed him in and stood in front of the desk, lowering her head and saying nothing. After a long while, Chen Zongzhi said in a deep voice: "What is your grudge against that person? Why are you looking for trouble with him?"
Of course he knew that his daughter had caused all the trouble today, otherwise he would not have apologized to Wen Liang without asking any questions. However, apologizing to a young man was a great humiliation for him. Although he smiled humbly on the surface, it was just for Zhao Xiujie to see. In his heart, he hated Wen Liang to the extreme.
Chen Yurui's face was still swollen. Hearing this, she said angrily, "Who the hell is he? How dare he offend me? I don't like him. People in Qingzhou are all bastards..."
“Nonsense!”
Chen Zongzhi was furious. He stood up and kicked over the boss chair. He walked back and forth a few times, pointing at Chen Yurui's nose and scolding, "Not worthy? Bencao Ruolan, under that person's name, has occupied 10% of the national health care product market in just half a year, and its sales next year are estimated to exceed 30 to 40 billion; Fenghuangniao Media in Beijing is currently the most famous cultural company in China. Just a casual word can be reprinted by dozens of newspapers and magazines across the country. Who can compare with its influence? Qingzhou's Qinghe Soy Milk has just opened chain stores all over Jiangdong Province, forcing Minghua Group's Gu Shitong to sell it quickly and in large quantities at an ultra-low price of one million; Suhai's Biluochun, the top of the top ten famous teas, had already declined, but now it has been hyped up to a sky-high price. There is also Lingyang's Chuangtu Technology, although it is not very eye-catching, but according to the news I heard, its potential should not be underestimated. Such a person, worth hundreds of millions, is not worthy of offending you, so who are you? If you were not my daughter, Chen Zongzhi, you would not even be worthy of carrying his shoes!"
These words were extremely serious, but Chen Yurui was shocked by what she heard and didn't react for a moment. She opened her little mouth slightly and said, "He, he is so small..."
"A man of ambition has no age limit, and a son of a powerful father will have a powerful son. That Wen Huaiming is also a powerful figure. He is nothing like me, Chen Zongzhi, who gave birth to a troublemaker like you!"
Thinking of Yu Peidong's emotionless "Mayor Chen" before he left, Chen Zongzhi felt his hands and feet tremble, and scolded his daughter again. Chen Yurui was provoked to rebel and said, "Let's talk about the facts. Why are you so fierce? It's just that you are rich. What's so great about being rich? In places like this in China, the richer you are, the faster you die!"
Chen Zongzhi was stunned. He didn't expect his daughter to have the courage to talk back. He laughed in anger and said, "Okay, today I will teach you what it means to stick to the facts. You have listened to me for so long, but you only heard the word rich. Stupid! Have you ever thought about where his money came from? Qingzhou, Lingyang, Guanshan, Jingcheng, Suhai, spanning five cities and three provinces. Not only has he established a firm foothold in all of them, but he has also reached a height that many people cannot reach in their lifetime. What does this mean? It means that he has integrated into the local political, economic and social system. This is power, this is authority, this is a deep network of relationships. Usually, he doesn't show off his abilities, but once his interests are touched, you will know how powerful this network is!"
Seeing his daughter's pitiful appearance, with deep red marks on her delicate face, Chen Zongzhi's anger subsided a little. He also wanted to use this incident to teach his daughter some political knowledge, so that she would not mess around in the future without knowing the occasion or timing. He said, "Do you know why you lost so miserably today?"
Chen Yurui said bitterly: "Isn't it because I happened to run into Secretary Yu?"
"Wrong, meeting Secretary Yu is just a superficial phenomenon, not the root cause! If it weren't for the fact that this person is gentle, Secretary Yu might not have embarrassed me so much and refused to give me any face at all; by the same token, if it weren't for the fact that this person is gentle, even if you are in the wrong, I have plenty of ways to make the other party take all the blame, and then explain the situation to Secretary Yu, eliminating the risk invisibly and minimizing the loss!"
"So, the reason you lost miserably was not because of Secretary Yu, but because you didn't understand your opponent. If you had known that the opponent was such a powerful person, would you have been so stupid as to let Zhuo Yihua's group of idiots who only know how to fight and kill solve the problem in a place like a museum?"
Chen Yurui had to admit that what her father said made sense, and said, "Of course not... But since it's like this, Dad, are you really afraid of that dog... Is that Wenliang?"
Chen Zongzhi said disdainfully: "Afraid? Not to mention him, even if he is tied to his father, there is nothing to be afraid of. It's just that I want to strive to make further progress during this period of time. Any disturbance may affect the final result, so I have to be cautious. Remember, from today on, stay at home and reflect on your mistakes. Also, keep your distance from Zhuo Mingjing, remember?"
"I agree to let you reflect on your mistakes, but why do you want to keep your distance from Ming Jing?"
Chen Zongzhi said worriedly, "I'm afraid that Master Buddha will be implicated. Zhao Xiujie gave me face, and you just said some nonsense, so he didn't hold you responsible. But the group of people under Master Buddha are too ambitious, and they are not good people at first glance. They also want to fight and kill. If we don't arrest a group of people, even if Wen Liang doesn't mind, it won't pass the test with Secretary Yu."
Chen Yurui reluctantly agreed, but when she thought of Wen Liang's words "ugly freak", she couldn't swallow it. Chen Zongzhi knew his daughter too well, and suddenly said, "Also, don't tell that person about this!"
Chen Yurui was startled. She knew her father was talking about Zhuang Shaoxuan. She was just about to ask her lover to help her vent her anger, but she said unwillingly, "Dad, what are you talking about?"
Chen Zongzhi looked at his spoiled daughter, and a look of pain flashed in his eyes. Some people throw you a bone, but ask for ten pounds of meat in return. If you make a deal with the devil, you may not even have bone residue left in the end. But he has already embarked on this path and cannot turn back. But if he can get one less bone, it is better to get one less. He said: "Yurui, the only people in the world who truly love you are me and your mother. Listen to what Dad says. This matter ends here, and don't make any more trouble, okay?"
Chen Yurui was silent for a long time. She really couldn't refuse her father's implied plea, so she nodded and said, "I understand. I'll listen to you, Dad!"
Wen Liang and Ye Yuting received a call from Wang Ziqiang while they were having lunch. He directly relayed Zuo Jing's original words: "Don't let this happen again!"
The so-called "such a thing" refers to a phone call that mobilized the four standing committee members of Jiangdong Province and the mayor of a provincial capital city, just to quarrel with two little girls. Although Zuo Jing gave Wen Liang face, he did not forget to warn him not to make such a fuss.
Although Wen Liang is young, he is definitely not the kind of person who plays around. Although setting up the stage for the show today may seem hasty, it is actually a natural thing for him to make an appearance in front of Guan Shanliang. What could be a cooler way to make an appearance than having the four Standing Committee members watching from the sidelines
In this way, not only can the two little tails be eliminated, but the people in Guanshan can also be more clearly aware of their existence. It is killing two birds with one stone. Why not do it
After hanging up Wang Ziqiang's phone, he received a call from an unfamiliar mobile phone number. After answering the call, he found that it was from Zhao Xiujie: "Premier Wen, I am just informing you that all those who participated in the fight today have been arrested and will be punished according to the relevant public security punishment regulations. In addition, the leader, Niu Dao, was found to be involved in a major criminal case and has been investigated separately..."
After hanging up the phone, Wen Liang saved the number on his phone and typed out the three words Zhao Xiujie, which was after Yu Peidong, Zuo Jing and Yin Qingquan! (To be continued)