Chapter 31: It's All My Fault
The day to the north is like experiencing a roller coaster, and it feels very exciting β high and low, up and down. It's just that he always feels that his heart is not strong and can't withstand this kind of stimulation.
The roller coaster is three conversations from morning to evening, spanning seven hours. If he remembered correctly, it was the most organized and disciplined serious conversation ever on the job. He even had the illusion that this was going up?
Sensitive and delicate people have a common characteristic, they can't hold too much information in their heads, because they will ponder the meaning of each sentence, which is very bitter and tiring, but it is like three meals a day, hunger strike and starvation.
Xiang Bei is such a person.
First talk: Yu Chongming;
As soon as the three-person meeting in the editor-in-chief's office ended, Yu Chongming planned the next conversation.
This matter cannot be delayed, he is very angry now, and the consequences are serious!
"This morning, Lao Chen-Chen Jizhou came to me and talked about the report letter. For disciplinary reasons, there are some things that I can't tell you, but I guess you'll find out soon. Yu Chongming called Xiangbei to the office and said straight to the point, "This time the problem is more serious, and the editor-in-chief's office is also trying to find a way to please you and try to control the situation as much as possible." β
"Thank you, Mr. Yu. "I don't know what to say to the north.
In yesterday's conversation, Xiang Bei already understood the content of the report letter and the seriousness of the problem. He knew it was just the beginning. The real storm is coming.
You have to be sincere, yes! Sincerity is very important! He understands.
Both men were silent, both wondering how to continue the conversation......
"However, the primary responsibility lies with you, and you must take what you have to bear. Don't be busy with anything else today, write a written document first, be sincere in your attitude, and recognize your own problems. Yu Chongming lit another cigarette, "As for the content of the review, you have to weigh it clearly, some details can be written, and some details cannot be written." The editor-in-chief's office will do its best to protect you, but your attitude is important. The final punishment depends largely on how and what you explain to the problem. β
Yu Chongming said something in his words, and even made no secret of it. Even a fool can hear the meaning. Not to mention being a person who does writing. Whether it is listening, speaking, reading, or writing, everyone is a human being, and what they are best at is figuring out.
Some details can be written, and some can't? What are the "details" that Yu Chongming said? Xiangbei's brain is running rapidly.
"I know that this banquet was agreed to and attended by myself, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. β
Any person with edges and corners, who has been repeatedly emphasizing rules all day long, will inevitably be exposed to it and make rapid progress. Xiang Bei is also a person who talks about rules. First of all, the attitude should be correct, and the second is that the business should be excellent. Don't turn it upside down!
He said his understanding, firstly, to give Yu Chongming a reassurance, and secondly, to ask Yu Chongming to verify whether the "details" in his words meant this.
Yu Chongming comprehended, and finally a smile appeared on his face, "You are an old comrade, and I don't need to say many things." I believe that this investigation into your disciplinary violations will be concluded soon, so you don't have to worry too much. β
The winter sun was no weaker than the summer day, and the light passed through the window, cut obliquely by the lattice, and was just reflected on Chongming's face, to be exact, his face was just right to divide the yin and yang in half, which looked very obscene and incompatible with this serious atmosphere.
I want to laugh to the north.
This sunshine is a typical representative of not paying attention to rules!
Xiangbei is not in the mood to criticize the sunshine, what he can do is to be more disciplined than this sunshine. I have a high emotional intelligence!
Yu Chongming's words were like promises, but Xiangbei's heart was not much easier. He knows Yu Chongming's personality too well: others must fulfill their requirements without discounting, and he fulfills the promises he makes to others.
"Mr. Yu, I have a request, Luo Fangyi is just an intern reporter, if it weren't for my permission and request, she would definitely not dare to accept it. I hope that the newspaper can be more cautious in recruitment. This matter has nothing to do with her. β
"Now the most important thing is your problem, just leave her alone!"
Negotiate terms with Lao Tzu? Who do you think you are? Yu Chongming's eyes were full of majesty.
The conversation between the two was not long, and when it was close to lunchtime, they walked north out of Yu Chongming's office.
Depressed, my heart is like a stone, this is the most real feeling to the north. But he is an adult, he can't cry, he can't be irritable, and he can't be depressed. If you commit suicide because of depression, you are more likely to be misunderstood. He's a journalist and knows the meme. Moreover, he is a cultural person, and if the way of dying is not appropriate, he will also be criticized, so be cautious.
Xiang Bei just returned to his seat and received a WeChat: At half past 12 noon, Sanjiang Restaurant, have lunch together.
The sender was Qu Changguo.
Xiangbei understands that this is another conversation.
The occasion is different, the object is different, and the atmosphere of the conversation is also different, and the conversation between Qu Changguo and Xiang Bei is more harmonious than in the morning. Of course, it's not easy.
"Brother, I heard about you, I had a meeting with Yu Chongming and Chen Lu in the morning to discuss it. I'm on your side in this matter. Qu Changguo directly stated his position.
"The incident has happened, and there is no other way, and I have violated the regulations myself, so I will wait for the discipline inspection team to give advice on how to deal with it." Xiang Bei said.
"It's just the two of us now, there's no need to talk empty words and clichΓ©s. You and I have been colleagues and brothers for so many years, you know my character. Your business is my business, and since this has happened, I will definitely find a way to help you. Qu Chang's Chinese is bold, but how to help, he himself doesn't know.
"It's my responsibility, and I have to take it. Xiang Bei still showed a calm and calm look. In his view, although the problem is serious, it is only a disciplinary aspect, and according to precedent, such violations are not punishable by death. As long as you can still do this business, it doesn't matter how you punish it.
"To the north, there are some things I think I have to say directly. The matter of Luohe Village is not something that people like you and me can understand, the water is too deep to touch. I advised you a long time ago that the report should be stopped, but you just won't listen......"
Xiangbei recalled what Qu Changguo once told him, that is, at the celebration banquet held for him and Luo Fangyi, he proposed to visit Luohe Village again, but Qu Changguo objected, Xiangbei did not listen, and touched the core of the Luohe Village incident little by little, and the accident happened.
In this way, it may be as he said: the water is too deep. Could it be that there is an invisible net behind it that monitors and manipulates all this?
Qu Changguo continued: "The matter has come to this point, so let's stop the investigation of Luohe Village." Since your problem only involves accepting banquets and gifts, it should be solved well, and there may be some punishments, and if you adjust your mentality, it will pass. As for the rest, I'm sure you won't touch it! So, when talking to you above, say what you should say and don't say what you shouldn't. β
Say what should be said, don't say what shouldn't be said...... What a coincidence, it's this sentence again!
"Well, I understand, it's my problem, I will admit it, I will bear it, it's not my problem, they want to impose it on me, and there's no way!"
Hey, the temper is too stubborn, no wonder it's still an old reporter. Qu Changguo sighed.
Lunch is very simple, two people each order one oily noodles and two vegetarian dishes. Before going to work, the two returned to the newspaper office. The repeated conversations made Xiangbei feel tired, and besides, it was this kind of conversation with high concentration, although he was naturally repulsed in his heart, he couldn't express it.
Xiangbei has to think about today's conversation, he has a lot of confidence, he has to list one, two, three, slowly comprehend, and learn slowly.
The whole afternoon seemed to be peaceful, and it was finally possible to calm down for a while. Xiangbei planned to complete the review, but found that he couldn't write, and was just about to lean on his seat and close his eyes to recuperate, when Yu Chongming called.
"To the north, go to the conference room on the third floor, a few people from the newspaper's discipline inspection team want to talk to you. β
They're finally here. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a storm.
"Okay, I'll go now. Hanging up the phone, Xiang Bei didn't think much about it, and went straight to the third floor.
The conference room on the third floor can accommodate twenty or thirty people, with a long oval table in the middle. When the door was opened to the north, the three of them were sitting on the side of the long table, with their backs to the window.
"Sit north. "The person sitting in the middle speaks directly.
Xiang Bei was very self-conscious, sitting in the center opposite them.
"I'm Chen Jizhou, and I'm looking for you to talk about the report letter. Chen Jizhou introduced the people on the left and right one by one, "This is Director Li of the Municipal Investigation Team, and this is a staff member of the Group's Discipline Inspection Team." β
Xiang Bei nodded to them one by one, "Okay, I'll be completely obedient and cooperative." β
"You know all about the issues in the report. β
"Yes, basically. β
"Well, tell us about it. β
Xiang Bei described the whole banquet process in detail, including what occasion, what dishes were eaten, and what gifts were received. Of course, he has always remembered what Yu Chongming said, and deliberately avoided some details.
The people on both sides of Chen Jizhou took notes seriously.
"That's all?" Director Li, who was sitting on the side, asked, "Before the banquet, you didn't report to the editor-in-chief's office?"
"This ......" hesitated to the north, and finally reached the biggest pit, "The banquet party told me that everything was well arranged. β
"To the north, we still want to know some specific details," the staff of the city investigation team interjected, "For example, did the banquet talk about the direction of the Luohe Village incident?
"The banquet is all about trivial matters in life, not about work, and not about the interests you said. Xiang Bei replied.
The staff of the investigation team said: "The buyer of this dinner is Zhongtuo Real Estate, a bidding company for the land acquisition project in Luohe Village. Their purpose is to put pressure on the media to squeeze out the competitor Dihua Real Estate!"
"I really don't know about that. Xiang Bei was anxious to defend himself, but he was curious, why would the project command make such a low-level mistake, and find such a unit to pay, isn't this causing trouble for himself? Or does Zhang Tongwen also have interests in collusion with this Zhongtuo?
"Xiangbei, you have to understand one thing, we will definitely figure out this matter, so whether you say it or not will not affect the final character! I came to talk to you in the hope that you would have a good attitude, which will also affect the final result!" The staff of the investigation team said in a stiff tone.
"I do have responsibility for this matter, and I will not shy away from it, but I say that I absolutely do not accept the term 'exchange of interests', and I guarantee by my position that I have never violated the principles of journalism because of the interests of one party in the whole interview!" Xiang Beiyue became more and more excited, and almost got up from his chair.
"You comrade, what kind of attitude!" Director Li was displeased.
"I don't think it's too early, so I'll be here today. Chen Jizhou interjected. Director Li didn't want to say anything more, and he was sulking all his life.
How old are you? Chen Jizhou glanced at Director Li and smiled mysteriously.
"We don't just ask you to understand the situation about this matter," Chen Jizhou continued, "You have to explain it to the investigation team truthfully." Say whatever the problem is, don't worry. Also, you write a written document and submit it to me as soon as possible. β
"Okay, I'll give it to you early tomorrow morning. β