Family connections: From special recruitment by the county committee to the pinnacle of power

Although Du Xinyang could still see Xu Hansheng at the morning meeting every day, it was completely different from their usual phone calls or private conversations.

The fact that Du Xinyang was able to receive a call from Xu Hansheng means that Xu Hansheng still cares about Du Xinyang, and that one day she might even be able to stay by Xu Hansheng's side and serve him faithfully.

"Xinyang, find a quiet place and call me back. I have something I want to ask you."

After saying that, Xu Hansheng hung up the phone.

Du Xinyang put away his phone and went straight to the smoking area in the backyard. Seeing that no one was around, he called Xu Hansheng back.

"Brother Xu, just ask me anything, I'll tell you everything I know!"

As soon as the call connected, Du Xinyang spoke excitedly.

Xu Hansheng thought for a moment, then said to Du Xinyang, "Director Zhang took a leave of absence last year. Do you know when that was?"

Director Zhang?

Du Xinyang asked, somewhat puzzled, "Which Director Zhang? Is it Zhang Juan?"

Xu Hansheng nodded and said, "Yes!"

"This...?"

Du Xinyang was also in a bit of a predicament. He thought for a long time but couldn't remember. After all, Zhang Juan wasn't in charge of the secretariat at the time, so he didn't know much about her situation.

After thinking for a moment, Du Xinyang said to Xu Hansheng, "Brother Xu, how about this? In the next day or two, I'll try to find an opportunity to invite Section Chief Wang to dinner and ask him some questions indirectly, since Section Chief Wang has always been working for Director Zhang."

"He probably knows more about it than I do."

Xu Hansheng actually meant that, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I'm really sorry to have troubled you..."

Du Xinyang hurriedly shook his head and said, "Brother Xu, what are you saying? The fact that you asked me means you trust me. I will definitely handle this matter perfectly for you!"

After a few more brief words, Xu Hansheng hung up the phone.

……

It wasn't until he finished get off work that evening that Fu Changqing walked out of the county party committee office building with a heavy heart.

He had been home for less than ten minutes when Lin Weidong knocked on Fu Changqing's door.

Upon seeing Lin Weidong, Fu Changqing gave a few wry smiles and gestured for him to come in, saying, "Comrade Weidong, please come in and have a seat!"

Lin Weidong thanked him and then stepped into Fu Changqing's house.

Fu Changqing's wife passed away from illness three years ago, and now Fu Changqing lives alone.

His son, Fu Yuming, is in charge of Party propaganda work in a township below.

He had originally planned to use Lin Weidong's influence to get his son transferred back, but now it seems the chances are slim.

Even if it were feasible, we couldn't follow Lin Weidong's path.

This was also what infuriated Fu Changqing the most.

However, it should be said that Lin Weidong had already agreed to Fu Changqing's request, and now all that's missing is an open position.

For this reason, Fu Changqing decided to inform Lin Weidong.

Otherwise, he might end up like Lin Hanlong, not even knowing how he died.

"Please sit down!"

Fu Changqing led Lin Weidong to the table in the dining room and sat down. He opened the peanuts and some cooked food he had just bought, and then took out a bottle of white wine and poured a glass for Lin Weidong.

"Director Fu, don't worry, there will be a vacancy in the County Party Committee's Publicity Department soon. I will definitely get Yuming's matter settled as soon as possible!"

Lin Weidong took the wine glass while smiling and saying this.

Fu Changqing simply smiled and didn't reply. Instead, he clinked glasses with Lin Weidong, took a sip of baijiu, and while eating peanuts, said to Lin Weidong, "Weidong, Mingyuan, this kid..."

Seeing that Fu Changqing hesitated halfway through his sentence, Lin Weidong asked with some surprise, "What's wrong with Mingyuan now?"

Logically, nothing should have happened; otherwise, Lin Mingyuan wouldn't have kept him in the dark.

"Well……"

Fu Changqing pondered for a moment, then looked up at Lin Weidong and said, "Mingyuan, this kid, brought several photos to report Xu Hansheng for accepting bribes. Are you aware of that?"

What?

Upon hearing this, Lin Weidong nearly dropped his wine glass.

This unfilial son is courting death!

Report Xu Hansheng?

Was that about reporting Xu Hansheng?

Secretary Qi had just gone to the provincial capital to apply for project funding when Lin Mingyuan reported Xu Hansheng to the Discipline Inspection Commission. How is this any different from undermining Qi Hongchang?

This guy is deliberately stirring up trouble from above, rather than causing trouble on the ground!

Whether or not they can bring down Xu Hansheng, Qi Hongchang will be furious when he returns!

It's like two people walking and coming across a small river. Qi Hongchang is focused on how to cross the river, but as soon as he takes a step, Lin Mingyuan kicks his leg from behind!

This grudge is no less than Lin Hanlong's saying that the commission office is all talk and no action, while the government office is all action!

"What exactly happened?"

Lin Weidong lost all interest in drinking. After putting down his glass, he stared longingly at Fu Changqing.

Fu Changqing sighed deeply and said to Lin Weidong, "Alas! How should I put it, this matter is extremely complicated!"

"Let me tell you who's in those photos!"

As he spoke, Fu Changqing put down his wine glass and said, "Besides Xu Hansheng, there was also Gu Wenlong from the Investment Promotion Bureau. The person who gave the gift was Ge Yingchun!"

"This kid, how should I put it, is too simple-minded. Let's not even talk about the distant past. If these few photos prove that Xu Hansheng accepted bribes, then wouldn't Gu Wenlong have also received benefits?"

"Gu Wenlong was placed in the Investment Promotion Bureau by Secretary Qi. Doesn't that mean Secretary Qi failed in his oversight and neglected his supervisory duties?"

"These photos are meant to be sent to the Discipline Inspection Commission; we can't let Gu Wenlong appear in them!"

"Furthermore, Ge Yingchun is a very sociable and shrewd person. Countless people in the county have drunk with him and had dealings with him. If he is the kind of person who would buy his way to the top with money, wouldn't all of them be suspects?"

"Even if he has a problem with Xu Hansheng, this isn't the way to vent it. Right now, Secretary Jiang's idea is to suppress this matter for now, wait for Secretary Qi to return, report to Secretary Qi, and then decide how to handle it!"

"However, Secretary Jiang's tone was very firm!"

"The attitude is extremely unsatisfactory. Even Zhou Kaibin from the Discipline Inspection Commission has a very ambiguous attitude. Therefore, I think it would be best for Mingyuan to take the initiative to admit his mistakes to the organization and apply for a transfer out of the research lab!"

"On the one hand, this means that Mingyuan has taken some responsibility for his momentary impulse; on the other hand, it also proves that you were not involved in this matter."

"If we can't get Mingyuan transferred out of the research lab, what do you think will happen next?"

Hiss!

Lin Weidong gasped; he couldn't even imagine it!

This is outrageous! They've offended more than half of the Standing Committee members!

This even includes Qi Hongchang!

This is going to be fatal!

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Lin Weidong stood up and repeatedly thanked Fu Changqing, saying, "Director Fu, thank you for telling me about this!"

"Um... I have some urgent business at home, so I won't bother you any longer today. Another day, I'll invite you to my place for a night of drinking and revelry. Goodbye!"