MTLNOVEL Chapter 1116 - 1116: Asking the Moon on the Wind (201)
Chapter 1116: Asking the Moon on the Wind (201)
“It’s exactly because you don’t seem to be doing anything, that’s why I’m curious about where you went last night.”Zuo Yue turned around and poured a glass of water. She placed it on the coffee table.”Well, I don’t have much to eat here so early. Drink some water first. It’s quite pitiful to see you suffer the whole night.”
To be described as pitiful, Yin Ruisheng smiled helplessly. He sat on the sofa and said,””I was indeed taken away by Xu Chengfeng’s men last night. However, I was a little drunk at that time. I only remember that they took me to the car. After that, I struggled a little and was knocked unconscious.”
The corner of Zuo Yue’s mouth twitched.” You fainted?”
“Yeah, I was too drunk last night, so I didn’t know what to say. I scolded them in the car, and they knocked me unconscious.”Yin Ruisheng sighed and laughed.” But when I woke up this morning, I was in a suite in a hotel under the KG Corporation. I didn’t have any injuries on me, and they didn’t do anything to me. It seems that they only sent me away temporarily last night.” When I woke up in the morning, I left the hotel directly. When I returned to the bar, I didn’t see a car, so I guessed that you must have driven back, so I came straight to you.”
After confirming what had happened to him last night, Zuo Yue nodded.”It’s good that nothing happened. I was afraid that they would cut you into pieces.”
Yin Ruisheng looked at her.” Zuo Yue, actually, some of the things I said after drinking last night were true. It was just that after drinking, I said it a little emotionally. However, every word came from the bottom of my heart. I won’t force you to do anything, but I feel very strange now.”
“What’s strange?”
” I remember that Xu Chengfeng avoided you back then. He hasn’t returned to the States in the past few years. Why is his attitude towards you so…” There seems to be a huge change. Just like you said, you suspect that he might cut me into pieces. That’s obviously because you can sense him…”
Yin Ruisheng paused and then continued,”Jealousy.””
Zuo Yue sat on the other side of the sofa with an unchanging expression. She curled her lips.”So what? It has nothing to do with me.”
“What did you guys talk about after he sent me away last night?”
“Nothing.”
Yin Ruisheng was stunned. He picked up the glass and took a sip of water.”Although I don’t know Xu Chengfeng that well, I can sense that he must have something important to tell you when he sent me away last night.”
Zuo Yue turned to look at him,”Is that so?””
Yin Ruisheng raised his eyebrows.” Think about it. He drove me away for no reason. He didn’t hit me or do anything to me. It’s obvious that he thinks I’m an eyesore.””He laughed as he spoke.” It’s obvious that he has something to tell you. It should be about something between the two of you, but I can’t guess what he wants to tell you.”
Zuo Yue suddenly fell silent.
Last night, Xu Chengfeng seemed like he really wanted to say something, but later…
Later, because of what she said, his gaze made her feel dazed.
The moment he let go of his hand, the feeling of fear…
“So now, no matter what Xu Chengfeng wants, you won’t get close to him anymore, and you don’t want to have anything to do with him anymore?”Yin Ruisheng suddenly asked.
Zuo Yue glanced at him and did not answer. After a while, she smiled lightly and still did not say anything. She just casually picked up a box of women’s cigarettes from the coffee table.
Seeing her actions, Yin Ruisheng frowned and grabbed her hand.””Why are you smoking so early? I just drank last night, and I’ve been noticing you smoking more and more frequently through the window recently. What problem can smoking solve?”
“If smoking can’t solve the problem, can listening to your nagging solve it?”Zuo Yue pushed his hand away.” You better mind your own business. Look at your face. You drank so much last night. You were indeed irrational after drinking. Who gave you the courage to fight Xu Chengfeng?””
Above the stage, a banner for the Wanghai leadership meeting hung prominently. The venue was solemnly quiet, signifying the great importance of the event for Wanghai.
Following the Yuhai scandal, the leadership in Wanghai has been cut down repeatedly, like chives in a vegetable field. The city’s cadres have become somewhat numb to it all.
However, clear-sighted individuals could see that the political changes in Wanghai were linked to the central government’s recent changeover. National media reports confirmed this. Now that the dust has settled following the central government’s transition, the shake-ups within Wanghai’s system are expected to quiet down. Therefore, many shrewd department leaders were straight-faced and serious; those with support were naturally hoping for a good impression with the big boss, while those without support were hoping for recognition from the new leadership.
Transferred in officials needed people to make real changes, illustrated by those who sided with Mayor Nie, reaping numerous benefits. Isn’t this hard proof?
The city committee secretary, Yi Chang, was somewhat discontent. The reshuffling in Wanghai was too fast. Before he could get comfortable in his position, new leaders stepped in. Undoubtedly, Yi Chang was in an awkward situation.
As the host, Yi Chang controlled the pace and atmosphere of the meeting. After his opening remarks, he announced loudly, “Next, please welcome the Provincial Committee member and head of the Organization Department to announce the new appointments and promotions.”
Sun Yuzhou cleared his throat slightly, picked up the microphone in front of him, moved it around, and tapped it gently before saying, “On behalf of the Central Organization Department, and after careful consideration by the Provincial Committee, we have made the following decisions: We have appointed Comrade Tian Xujian to serve as a member, Standing Committee member, and Secretary of the Wanghai Municipal Committee. We hope that the team at the Wanghai Municipal Committee will closely unite around Tian Xujian and make greater achievements and contributions for the economic construction and development of Wanghai.”
The reason why Tian Xujian delayed taking office until this day, and had Sun Yuzhou, a Minister of the Provincial Committee organization, announce his appointment, was all for this singular announcement.
Don’t underestimate the power of these words. Among the many officials in the city, especially for a sub-ministerial city like Wanghai, which has more staff than other similar cities, not every official has insider information or knows about what happens at the provincial committee level. These mainstream words, although usual, can greatly influence the thoughts of some officials, and is beneficial for Tian Xujian to carry out his work.
Sun Yuzhou continued his job of announcing staff changes, as he looked around at everyone present. “Appoint Comrade Li Chaoyang as member, Standing Committee member, and deputy secretary of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee, appoint Comrade Wang Jianhua as member and Standing Committee member of the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee, and nominate Comrade Wang Jianhua as the candidate for Executive Deputy Mayor of Wanghai Municipality.”
After announcing the staff appointments and dismissals, Sun Yuzhou looked around at all the officials of Wanghai, and sternly said, “The new team in Wanghai has been carefully considered by the provincial committee and the central government. I hope that all officials in the city will guard against arrogance and rashness, work steadfastly and build new achievements for the economy of Wanghai.”
As Sun Yuzhou finished speaking, the city committee secretary, Yi Chang, said, “Next, please welcome the municipal party committee secretary, Comrade Tian Xujian, to give a speech.”
The inauguration speech of a new official is a customary practice within the system. From this speech, one can comprehensively understand the quality and level of an official. Whether it’s an improvised speech off the cuff, or if it’s just reading from the script. Is it aggressive or conservative? Is it pragmatic or just window dressing? These can all be discerned from the speech.
As Yi Chang finished speaking, Tian Xujian stood up with a smile. He bowed deeply, show or not, at least in this occasion, his performance won a round of applause.
Then, Tian Xujian sat down, smiling and said, “Respected Minister Sun Yuzhou, and my comrades, when I first learned of my appointment in Wanghai, my initial reaction was fear. Wanghai is one of the fifteen provinces and municipalities in our country. It is a centrally administered city on the economic planning list. It is a special reform and opening up zone, as well as a bridgehead. Wanghai’s economic construction is at the forefront of our country. My worry was whether I, Tian Xujian, was capable enough. However, since the central government chose me, it means that the central government trusts and approves of me. I, Tian Xujian, will uphold the organization’s trust in me and will meet the expectations of the two million people of Wanghai…”
As Tian Xujian spoke, Nie Zhenbang’s face remained unchanged. Tian Xujian was indeed not an ordinary person. At least at this moment, his performance was enough to prove that he will be an incredibly challenging opponent in future.
Next, Li Chaoyang and Wang Jianhua delivered their inauguration speeches. Afterward, the city committee secretary, Yi Chang, announced the end of the meeting. The group then headed to the Wanghai City Hotel.
The three public regulations of Wanghai are famous throughout the province for their strict and thorough implementation measures. The outstanding results obtained from their execution over the past few months have also gained the attention of the Minan Provincial Committee and the Provincial Government.
In the banquet hall at Wanghai City Hotel, a total of six tables were set up, with the Standing Committee of Wanghai Municipal Party Committee, some former leaders of the Party Committee, major leaders of the Municipal People’s Congress, the Municipal Political Consultative Conference, along with Sun Yuzhou’s entourage, and assistants of various leaders.
The dishes on the table were also strictly prepared according to the Three Public Expenditures regulation. Each table had five bottles of white wine, all in accordance with the standard system.
Looking at the dishes, Sun Yuzhou was chuckling at the moment, “I have heard that WangHai City has a Three Public Expenditures regulation. It is said to limit everyone’s dining benefits, damaging their health. I think it’s all slander. Mayor Zhenbang, did you raise the standards for these dishes?”
Sun Yuzhou’s words made all the committee members in WangHai City laugh knowingly. At that moment, Nie Zhenbang also smiled and said, “Minister Sun, please rest assured. In the implementation of the Three Public Expenditures regulation, the Standing Committee of Wanghai Municipal Party Committee strictly follows the standards. We don’t deliberately raise them.”
After hearing this, Sun Yuzhou laughed again, “That’s good, that’s good. We need this kind of courage and broad-mindedness. We need this kind of strict attitude.”
Then, Sun Yuzhou looked around at everyone and sighed, “Comrades, our party has always had good policies, but it lacks a strict attitude and persistence in implementing these policies. Wanghai city’s attitude is commendable and worth learning and carrying forward by all provincial cadres. I have attended banquets in the whole province, big and small, but I think today’s banquet is the most comfortable and secure one I’ve had.”
“.. Yes.”
“So you locked the door and were afraid that others would come in, but you were actually guarding against Xu Chengfeng?”
“.. It’s not considered a precaution.” Zuo Yue suddenly felt a little guilty for some reason. She lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers. For a moment, she did not know how to answer this question that even she did not know how to answer.
..
Zuo Yue only packed her things and prepared to go to work when she finally sent Yin Ruisheng, whose face was half swollen, away.
She had only been working in the company for a week, so she couldn’t be late on Monday.
However, when she took a taxi to the company, she kept thinking about what had happened yesterday.
The feelings she had yesterday when she was hesitating in front of the bar, the feelings she had yesterday when she locked the door in the private room, and the feelings she had yesterday when she looked at Xu Chengfeng when he let go.
As soon as he arrived at the company, he sorted out the information he needed for work and handed it to the planning department with the information from the secretary department and the business department. As soon as he arrived at the planning department’s office, he heard a few female employees chattering about something in fluent English.
“I heard that Boss Xu of the HR Group will be leaving Boston in a few days. I wonder if the general manager has completed the cooperation project with the HR Group.”
” It should have been a success. If it hadn’t been a success, a mysterious person like Boss Xu of the KG Corporation wouldn’t have suddenly appeared in person at our KIng Corporation. He must be sincere if he’s willing to appear and even come personally to discuss the collaboration project…”
“If the project is successful, our salary for the second half of the year should at least double! This was because the project with KP Group was a project that would definitely increase their value and salary! King Corporation would definitely make a huge leap in the international arena from now on! Our group will be one step closer to becoming internationally renowned!”
” That CEO Xu looks very young. I heard that the KP Group is not a family business, but a financial tycoon group founded by CEO Xu in Russia. In just ten years, he has already become a giant in the global financial world. I wonder if he’s married…”