Chapter 232 She is also accompanied by Yan Baiqing

Liang Jing rushed over after hearing the news, panting and holding onto the door frame, "Jingyan, listen to me first, this matter has nothing to do with Mrs. Jiang, it was Chen Qing's own decision."

Jiang Jingyan turned his head, his eyes sinister, "Shouldn't you contact me if there's any movement from Chen Qing?"

Liang Jing choked, "This is not a joke. You are acting arbitrarily and you won't listen to me."

The man at the main table tapped the edge of the table and said, "Mr. Jiang, this is an internal meeting. If you don't have anything else to do, please step aside."

The two people present may be of higher rank than him, but their achievements may not be as great, so their attitude is distant but also a little respectful.

Don't hit someone who smiles at you. Jiang Jingyan's reckless entry into the meeting room was already a violation of the rules. He had to step down from such a big path no matter what.

Liang Jing tugged at his arm, but couldn't budge. She lowered her voice and warned, "You said once the arrow is shot, there's no turning back. This time, it was Chen Qing who pulled the bow. Every moment you delay will increase her worries. If you really anger the higher-ups, they'll revoke all your authority. How can you help her then?"

Jiang Jingyan's eyes were bloodshot, and his irritability and madness were visible to the naked eye.

Liang Jing and Lian Zhuo took him away together and forcibly detained him in the office.

"Mr. Jiang will be here soon, and Lao Guan is on his way too." Liang Jing poured a cup of tea and pushed it over. "What will you say if Lao Guan comes to question you?"

Jiang Jingyan loosened his collar, couldn't help coughing, and said nothing.

"Jingyan, you can't treat everyone as an enemy."

"Isn't it?" He suddenly raised his eyes and stared at her.

Liang Jing didn't shy away from his gaze, his back straight. "The higher-ups don't allow you to come forward to protect the Jiang family. Old Jiang submitted a report. He and Meng Hongwen are competing for the promotion. It's still unknown whether the other candidates are Meng's party. Do you understand how muddy the water is? Do you need me to clarify it?"

Fighting for quotas has always been a bloodless war. Those who have reached this position are all old, unassuming veterans, each accumulating connections and abilities for most of their lives, only to unleash them at the crucial moment. Setting traps for each other and digging up dirt is commonplace; those who survive "ascend," while those who don't are kicked off the throne. Jiang Jingyan reported Meng Hongwen in his own name, leading the outside world to speculate that Jiang Zhongyi is targeting Meng's faction for the quota. In other words, Jiang Zhongyi is determined to succeed, forbidding failure. Otherwise, Meng Hongwen will seize power, his network of influence will at least double, and the Jiang family will become a target of public criticism. No one will be able to check Meng's faction anymore, and the sky will be dark.

"Is this the time for romantic feelings?" Liang Jing was disappointed. "I'm telling you straight out that Mr. Jiang's lifelong reputation and the efforts the higher-ups put into cultivating you are more important than ten thousand Chen Qings. She's already figured it out, and you're still messing around!"

There was a bloody smell in Jiang Jingyan's throat, and the corners of his lips were pressed into a tight straight line.

Lian Zhuo quickly stroked his chest, "Mr. Jiang, Secretary Liang's considerations are not entirely unreasonable. If you were Mr. Meng's opponent, he would definitely make a big move, overthrow your father, and use Miss Chen to threaten you. Before he knows the details of the Meng Party, he will use all his tricks, and you will not be able to resist. But if Miss Chen reported Mr. Jiang herself, he would not take it seriously. Now that Mr. Jiang is in trouble, it is natural for the province to dig up the truth of that year. The Meng Party will cover it up and be lenient with Miss Chen."

"It's not that simple at all." Jiang Jingyan's voice was hoarse. He brushed his hand away and leaned against the back of the chair. "You don't know what Meng Hongwen's methods are. I know. He let the Chen family orphan go seven years ago, not because of conscience, but because of negligence. He won't be so negligent a second time. If I intervene, he will deal with me directly. If Chen Qing intervenes and plays tricks on him with his superiors, he will only become a pawn in his hands and will never be able to escape."

Liang Jing looked at him, "Yan Baiqing is also beside her."

Jiang Jingyan's expression suddenly turned sinister. "Don't even think about it."

"It's not what I meant, it's what Chen Qing meant."

"Liang Jing!"

The office phone suddenly started ringing, and Liang Jing picked it up and listened for a while.

"Let's go." She straightened her skirt. "They're here."

The atmosphere in the conference room on the fifth floor was solemn at this time. After Jiang Jingyan entered the room, he looked around, nodded, and said nothing.

Sitting in the main seat was the third most important person in the province, Guan Guofeng. He looked at him with a kind smile and said, "Sit down. I heard you got angry?"

Jiang Jing did not reply, but sat down at the last seat without a trace of respect.

Guan Guofeng had heard about this kid's style of doing things, and today's incident had its reasons, so he didn't take it to heart.

He took a puff of cigarette and exhaled slowly, "My orders are not orders. You should at least listen to your father's words, right?"

"There is no father and son when it comes to right and wrong."

Guan Guofeng was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, "Old Jiang, you raised your son well!"

Jiang Zhongyi on the left put down his teacup and said, "Your temper is more stubborn than a donkey. I'm sorry to make you laugh."

"It's okay. I've seen the true character of a man, Mr. Jiang, who is a man of steel. Wasn't that the same thing when we were young?"

They smiled at each other and the atmosphere eased a little.

After a long moment, Jiang Zhongyi sat upright, "Since Miss Chen has produced evidence to accuse me, you should just follow the procedures and investigate what needs to be investigated. Don't show any mercy. As for Old Meng's faction, if they want to target me, let them go. I can handle it. Don't make any exceptions and don't violate the rules."

Jiang Jingyan frowned imperceptibly.

Guan Guofeng neither agreed nor objected. He dusted off his cigarette ash and said in a serious tone, "Old Jiang, this is no joke. You could easily lose your integrity in your later years."

"It's a good thing that my old bones can still make use of their remaining energy." Jiang Zhongyi glanced aside meaningfully, "For the time being, I can still bear the consequences of the Jiang family's mistakes."

Jiang Jingyan's chest contracted sharply, his temples pounding, and he understood his good intentions.

When discussing the next plan at Jiang's house, Jiang Zhongyi deliberately revealed that he had fully calculated that Jiang Jingyan would transfer Chen Qing and take action himself. He had fought for these two days, and he would take all the responsibility whether it succeeded or not.

But no one expected that Chen Qing would jump out and become a sitting duck.

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Jiang Jingyan walked out of the provincial department at six o'clock in the afternoon.

Lian Zhuo was worried about him and asked softly, "Where are you going back to?"

The man stood beside the car, surrounded by the setting sun and the autumn wind. His hand, which was reaching for the car door, trembled involuntarily. Suddenly, he punched down, causing the car body to dent.

At half past seven, Jiang Jingyan arrived at the third building of the Imperial Mansion.

Two cars were parked outside the gate. Mrs. Jiang and the provincial department investigation team had all arrived.

He entered the courtyard, and Sister Qin came to greet him anxiously, "Mr. Jiang, the fruit you sent has been sorted out. We have guests at home. Will dinner be served as usual?"

Jiang Jingyan stood in silence for a moment, his voice hoarse, "No need."

He pushed the door open and Chen Qing just came downstairs.

She changed into a green long dress from the dressing room. Every time she took a step, the hem of her skirt fluttered, making her look lively and pure.

"You're back." Chen Qing looked at him with a smile, her eyes clear and bright. "I thought I wouldn't be able to wait for you anymore."

Every joint in Jiang Jingyan's body was trying to restrain him from going crazy. He touched the side of her face and rubbed it with his thumb, "Why?"