Feng Yuxing has only been in Yuanxi for two or three months, but based on the observations of many Yuanxi cadres, they can be summed up as being the type who will not tolerate anything and will not talk about "human relations and diverse politics." They just get to work and do it thoroughly.
The following conversation did not touch upon the topic of the impending 'storm'. The two of them had no particular topic, but instead talked about various things.
Whatever the reason, they chose to chat and let the time pass in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Yuanxi Provincial Government.
Deputy Governor Ling Butong was in a bad mood in his office, smoking one cigarette after another. His office had become a fairyland with clouds and mist curling around it.
A few days ago, he called Feng Chuanqi in Yancheng, but he didn't see Feng Chuanqi take any action against Feng Yuxing, which made him extremely disappointed.
He took a deep puff of the cigarette in his hand, and the smoke choked his throat, making a "cough cough..." sound.
At this moment, the phone on his desk rang. He slowly picked up the receiver and said unhappily, "Hello, that person!"
His voice was so stiff and dull.
"Governor Bu Tong, I'm Yi Guyong!" The voice of Zhouxi Deputy Mayor Yi Guyong came over the phone.
"Oh! Comrade Gu Rong, what's the matter?" Ling Butong's voice was still so dull.
"Governor Bu Tong, I heard that everyone from Chunjiang County's Zhouxi Ming Construction and Yuanyuan Landscaping companies has come to Zhouxi City, carrying banners and demanding payment from the Municipal Council for Chunjiang County's debt. That's quite a crowd!"
Yi Gurong's voice was long and lingering, with a strange tone.
"Oh! Is this true?" Ling Bu Tong became more alert and thought to himself, "Has Young Master Feng finally made a move?"
"It's true! I've checked with some comrades in Chunjiang County!" Yi Guyong said with a hint of excitement, "It should be arriving in Zhouxi City soon!"
"Did Chunjiang County Party Secretary Zhu Hao order the police to stop them?" Ling Butong further verified.
"That requires someone to listen to his orders! Even if he gave the order, he might not be able to stop them. There are two or three hundred people, which is a relatively large number. What use can Chunjiang County's police force be?
Unless they dare to shoot, but with Zhu Hao's character, would he dare to give such an order? Even if he dares, someone has to listen to his orders!"
Yi Guyong said proudly.
"Well! Let's wait and see! If anyone from the Chunjiang County company causing trouble arrives, send me a message and let me know!"
Ling Butong was very happy, but he couldn't show it.
"Governor Bu Tong, is there anything I need to do?" Yi Guyong looked eager to try.
"Don't get involved. You're not the mayor, nor the deputy mayor in charge of the finance department. Just watch the show. Of course, if there's a chance, you can add a little more drama!"
Ling Butong's tone was long and lingering, revealing a calm and composed temperament.
"Okay!" Yi Guyong's voice sounded very happy.
After finishing the call with Yi Surong, Ling Butong felt better. He opened the window of his office, letting the cool air blow in and dispersing the smoke in the office.
"Although Young Master Feng's approach was a bit crude, it was still an effective method. Should I give this brat Feng Yuxing a more dramatic role?"
Ling Butong was thinking in his mind.
"Yeah! When others are unhappy, isn't that when I show my relaxation?"
"That's just what I want to do, this moment, this situation! Just like that, going out for a visit is like repaying Feng Shao, sending Feng and Xing for an extended script!"
Ling Butong figured it out and left the office leisurely.
Governor Huang Huamin is his first choice.
"Governor, hello! Come over and have some tea, please don't be shy!"
Ling Butong's voice is like a yellow oriole, with clear pronunciation and rhythmic speaking speed.
"Hey! Comrade Bu Tong, please sit down! Make some tea for Governor Bu Tong."
Governor Huang Huamin stood up from his office chair with a smile on his face and sat on the sofa.
Huang Huamin is an older man who has been in politics for decades and has experienced many vicissitudes of life. He is a steady local official who does not easily show his emotions on his face.
Huang Huamin first drank a sip of tea, lit a cigarette, and gave one to Ling Butong. He looked at him and said:
"Comrade Bu Tong, judging from your expression, you seem to be in a good mood today!"
As a provincial leader, he certainly wouldn't believe that a deputy governor would be so bored as to come to him for tea.
"Governor, as a human being, you can't always hang a 'photo' of yourself being owed millions of dollars, right?" Ling Butong's words sounded very special.
"It's a bit cold, but maybe it'll warm up soon! Sigh, the weather is just like human nature, so changeable! There's no pattern to it!"
Although his words were strange, Governor Huang Huamin could also see the clues in them.
He looked at Ling Butong's unusual behavior and said with a smile, "It seems you've received some bad news! Tell me about it!"
He knew that Ling Butong was waiting for him to say this, and that this was also the purpose of Ling Butong coming to him.
"Governor! I just received news that the Chunjiang County Government owes Zhouximing Construction and Yuanyuan Landscaping construction companies construction fees for several years and still hasn't paid them back. It seems they're still halfway due!"
I also heard that they are a bit short of funds now. They have repeatedly asked the Chunjiang County Government for money but to no avail. They can’t stand it anymore, so they rushed directly to our provincial capital! They should be here soon.
Ling Butong spoke very easily, as if he had forgotten his identity as the police chief.
"Oh! That's quite a big deal, does Comrade Yuxing know about it?"
Governor Huang Huamin did not seem to be very anxious.
"I'm not sure about that. As provincial officials, it's not good for us to interfere in local affairs. It would be bad if we were criticized!"
Ling Butong and his deputy have different levels and different job natures.
Just now, when he saw Ling Butong's tone and expression, he felt very contemptuous.
"Are there many people going to Zhouxi Municipal Government to collect debts from these two companies?" Huang Huamin asked indifferently.
"I heard there are a lot of people, maybe one or two hundred!" Ling Buyong pretended to be casual.
"How about we mobilize some people to defend him? Such a big thing happened in the provincial capital. It would be unreasonable not to mobilize some people!"
"That's unnecessary. Let Comrade Yuxing handle the affairs of Zhouxi City himself. He's the mayor, but if he can't even resolve this little issue, what kind of mayor is he?"
Huang Huamin took it calmly and said with a smile.
He knew that Ling Butong had no good intentions and came here just to let him join him in watching Feng Yuxing's joke.
His words were openly a curse on Feng Yuxing, but implicitly meant to tell Ling Butong not to get involved; however, Ling Butong, in a good mood, did not immediately ponder the meaning behind Governor Huang Huamin's words.
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