Chapter 15: The Mayor's Depression
Chen Zhongxiang put the teacup in his hand on the coffee table and said, "Old Jiang, since you said that you just need to handle the case well." Then let me ask you, how long will this case be delayed before it can be completed? ”
"Drag! Why do you have to delay time? When the case is done, it will naturally be closed. Secretary Jiang still replied very easily. After finishing speaking, he picked up the teacup and took a shallow sip of tea, not taking Chen Zhongxiang's teacup to heart at all.
His behavior made Chen Zhongxiang doubly annoyed in his eyes. Contempt, this is 100% contempt for my authority. Chen Zhongxiang blushed and asked, "Old Jiang, since it's not a drag, then let me ask you a question." ”
"I'm listening." Secretary Jiang's face was a bland look.
"You say, after Ren Xiaotian took over the case, why didn't he carry out the review for three consecutive days? What kind of work attitude is this! At this time, Chen Zhongxiang didn't care about keeping the information confidential for the person who provided the information, and blurted out the latest information he knew.
"Oh-" Secretary Jiang dragged out the end, did not answer the question immediately, and his brows were tightly furrowed. It's just that it didn't take long for him to praise with a smile: "Mayor Chen is really an official, and even the driver next to me can pull through." Admire, admire. ”
Secretary Jiang's eyes blinked, and he knew the source of the news. In addition to the staff of Ren Xiaotian Hotel who knows the specific process, there are only themselves and their own drivers. Because his secretary took leave and went home, he also didn't know the situation.
Ren Xiaotian's secrecy work is still in place. If there is a possibility of leakage, it is your own driver. At this time, the admiration he said in his mouth was to ridicule Chen Zhongxiang for not doing things in a proper manner, and even used other people's drivers to probe the work of other leaders.
"Old Jiang, don't get me wrong, I also heard the news by chance, and I didn't mean to inquire about your work secrets." Chen Zhongxiang also knew that there was something wrong with his words, so he hurriedly explained. It's just such a thing, how can it be explained clearly?
"Don't explain, Mayor Chen. If you have any comments on our discipline inspection work, you can talk to Secretary Lu, and I will not accompany you. Secretary Jiang endured his anger for such a long time, and stood up without hesitation at this time.
Seeing that Secretary Jiang really pulled his legs and left, Chen Zhongxiang also felt a little embarrassed, and hurriedly stood up and persuaded him: "Old Jiang, don't be angry, don't misunderstand." Let's sit down and have a good discussion about it. It's not a big matter of principle, just talk about it. ”
"Chen Zhongxiang, I don't want to talk to you about it. If you really want to say it, go to Secretary Lu's office to say it. Secretary Jiang kicked away a chair that was blocked at the intersection, and walked out of Chen Zhongxiang's office angrily.
After Secretary Jiang left, Chen Zhongxiang held his breath in his office for a while. Before I became mayor, I swallowed my anger. After becoming the mayor, do you want me to be a man with my tail between my legs? After sulking for a while, he sat down on the couch.
"Mayor Chen, Secretary Lu invites you to come over." The secretary walked in and reported. He saw Chen Zhongxiang's ugly face, and then thought of the scene when Jiang Zhensheng, secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, walked away just now, and of course he was extra careful when he spoke.
As soon as Chen Zhongxiang heard this, the fire didn't hit one place. Okay, you Jiang Zhensheng, do you still have me as the mayor in your eyes? I just said a word about you, turned around and ran to Secretary Lu to complain. He waved his hand, and replied angrily: "Zhilu Daoli, don't bother! ”
The secretary was also uncomfortable when he saw him with such a face. It seems that this bowl of rice can't be eaten. A while ago, when you were a leader, you lost your temper, and we as subordinates can understand it. That's because I didn't get the official position, and I encountered something unpleasant. But today, you have been promoted, why are you still such a dog face?
Chen Zhongxiang knew that Lu Ming was looking for him at this time, it must be because Secretary Jiang went to sue him. After becoming the acting mayor, Chen Zhongxiang also knew that on the surface, Lu Ming had no way to give orders to himself. But they are still the number one, and the more critical reason is that they have an overwhelming majority of votes in the Standing Committee.
He had a dispute with Lu Ming, and as long as he brought the matter to the Standing Committee for discussion, he still had to be at a disadvantage. Therefore, he still can't offend Lu Ming. Endure, endure, or endure. Chen Zhongxiang said a few patience to himself in a row, and it was only then that his face returned to calm.
"Secretary Lu, do you have something to do with me?" On the surface, Chen Zhongxiang, who had a relaxed face, walked into Lu Ming's office with a smile. When he entered the door, he saw Secretary Jiang sitting on the sofa in the reception room with a tiger face.
"Mayor Chen, I heard that you are very concerned about the case of the Tidal Flat Bureau undertaken by the Commission for Discipline Inspection?" Lu Ming said straightforwardly and in detail the intention of letting Chen Zhongxiang come to his office.
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding." After Chen Zhongxiang hit two 'hehe', he explained: "The two leaders of the tidal flat bureau have been 'shuanggui' for so long, and all the work is messed up, I'm not in a hurry." The improper wording just now made Lao Jiang misunderstand. Hehe, sorry, sorry. Old Jiang, I'm here to give you a gift. ”
"Oh, it was a misunderstanding!" Lu Ming groaned. Of course, he knew what was going on in his heart, and on the surface he had to pretend that he didn't know anything.
Chen Zhongxiang hurriedly said: "Misunderstanding, definitely a misunderstanding. ”
"It's really a misunderstanding, then I'll rest assured. Mayor Chen, we are all people in the system, no matter what kind of things we want to do, we must be on the score. If you have something to say, you can put it on the table to talk about, and the kind of thing that can be done by other means to find out the news can still be avoided. Lu Ming's words sounded very indifferent. When you really think about it, it's like a slap in the face.
"Yes, yes. Something to say to your face is better than anything else. Secretary Lu, don't worry, I will remember your words and do it well. "It's not as good as others, and Chen Zhongxiang can only grit his teeth and bear it. Because he knows the truth, he must not talk back at this time. Once this kind of thing is scratched, the person who suffers must be himself.
When Lu Ming heard Chen Zhongxiang's statement, he did not investigate it deeply, but gave Chen Zhongxiang and Secretary Jiang a cigarette each. After igniting it, he first took a deep breath, and then said leisurely: "Old Jiang, Ren Xiaotian has taken over the case for three days, and it has not been reviewed. This kind of thing, not only Mayor Chen is in a hurry, but I estimate that there will be no fewer people in other aspects who are anxious. ”
"Hurry, huh! Why are you in such a hurry? Some people have ghosts in their hearts, so they will ask for news everywhere. In the past few days, I don't even have the heart to go to work. Secretary Lu, I didn't expect that our Commission for Discipline Inspection would also make such a joke. A look of emotion appeared on Secretary Jiang's face.
"Haluha, what's so strange about this. Didn't the ancestors say that wherever there are crowds, there will be left, middle and right. A mother gives birth to nine sons, and they are all different. Lao Jiang, according to the Buddhist scriptures, you are looking at it. Lu Ming's tone was very relaxed. After being a leader for so many years, I am used to seeing the faces of many people. Therefore, he will not be surprised by the problems that arise among the officials.
"Secretary Lu, according to what you say, can the case of the Tidal Flat Bureau be settled now?" Chen Zhongxiang couldn't help but ask. He has already been greeted by someone who wants to keep the current conclusions intact. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so anxious to inquire about this case.
"Well, not yet. It's just a feeling for us. Ha Luha, we are arrogant, and you will listen to it. What do you think? Lao Chen. Lu Ming still refused to explain the meaning of his words.
At this time, Lu Ming's secretary ran into the reception room, stood in front of the sofa and said, "Secretary Jiang, the director of the Haidong District Commission for Discipline Inspection is looking for you." He called the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, and when he heard that you had arrived here, he chased the phone here again. ”
"Oh, this little guy is chasing after him quite closely. Okay, I'll answer the phone. If there's anything new, it saves me from having to run back and forth to report it. Secretary Jiang stood up as he spoke, and went to answer the phone with a smile on his face. At that time, communication was inconvenient, and the most advanced equipment was pagers. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the phone to follow behind people's butts.
"Oh, good, good, good. In this way, I will report your thoughts to Secretary Lu and see what the leader thinks. If possible, I'll rush over right away. Secretary Jiang's voice was not small, and Lu Ming and Chen Zhongxiang, who were sitting in the reception room, could hear it clearly.
After he said 'yes' three times in a row on the phone, he said that he would report the situation to Lu Ming, and it seemed that there was some new progress in the case. It's just that this guy is a little annoying when he speaks, obviously Chen Zhongxiang is also at the scene, but he refuses to say that he wants to report to Mayor Chen. Angry, Chen Zhongxiang had to grit his teeth and endure it.
"Secretary Lu, Ren Xiaotian called me just now. He intends to begin the review of the three officials who have been subjected to 'shuanggui' today. In order to ensure the effectiveness and ensure that the case is completed in one step, he plans to invite the leaders of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate to attend the examination and observe the examination. He asked me if I would like to take the time to listen to the situation. Secretary Jiang's tone of voice seemed to be happy.
"Oh, what does this mean, little heaven? Inviting the procuratorate to be present and inviting the leaders to be present shows that he is very sure that he wants to win the battle. Lu Ming patted the armrest of the sofa and said.
"Yes, according to what I know about this kid, he won't do this without absolute certainty. Since I was able to call and send out an invitation before I inquired, I guess I have found key evidence. Secretary Jiang nodded in agreement with Lu Ming's analysis.
After Jiang Zhensheng finished talking about the situation, he stopped making a sound, he didn't know what kind of reaction Lu Dao Lu Ming would have? Since it is a case that the leaders are concerned about, of course, he still has to wait for Lu Ming to express his position before he can give Ren Xiaotian a clear answer.