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

Unlike Lin Weidong's panic, Xu Hansheng and Chen Ling walked steadily into the office of the Central Town Land Office.

At this moment, Zhou Peng had already had the corrected data prepared for Xu Hansheng.

Actually, Zhou Peng's intention in setting Lin Mingyuan up this time was not at all.

How could a mere land bureau director dare to offend Lin Weidong's son?

It was Wang Chendong's idea from the very beginning.

Anyone who has worked in real estate development knows that no matter where you go, you must visit the local earth god temple.

Wang Chendong was the first powerful figure Ge Yingchun actively befriended after arriving in Yutong County, followed by leaders from the Industry and Commerce Bureau, Planning Bureau, and Urban Construction Bureau.

Finally, through Wang Chendong's connections, he befriended Jiang Hua.

Lin Mingyuan went to the Discipline Inspection Commission to accuse Xu Hansheng of accepting bribes and even pushed Ge Yingchun to the forefront. He offended not only Jiang Hua, but also everyone who had had business dealings with Ge Yingchun. Lin Mingyuan's actions scared them so much that they couldn't sleep for several days and nights.

If something really happens to Ge Yingchun, none of them will be able to escape; there will be a whole bunch of them caught.

This hatred is even more serious than killing one's parents.

Therefore, when Wang Chendong learned that Xu Hansheng had sent Lin Mingyuan to investigate the project in the central town, he immediately informed the land office of the central town.

Therefore, the data that Zhou Peng showed Lin Mingyuan was all outdated or obsolete.

With the town's administrative offices, industrial and commercial bureaus, and the town government's main leaders taking turns to invite him to meals, how could Lin Mingyuan have time to conduct on-site investigations and research?

Therefore, although there was nothing wrong with the content of his report, all the data was wrong.

While others might not understand the crux of the matter, Zhou Peng knew it perfectly well.

That's why he made ample preparations before Xu Hansheng arrived.

Lin Mingyuan can take responsibility for the previous mistakes, but we cannot allow a second one to happen.

So when Xu Hansheng and Chen Ling pushed open the door to Zhou Peng's office, Zhou Peng greeted them with a big smile.

"Section Chief Xu, you've worked hard."

Zhou Peng strode forward, shook hands with Xu Hansheng, then pointed to the various data that had been prepared on the desk and smiled, "Through Comrade Lin Mingyuan's incident, our land institute has also conducted a very deep self-reflection."

"As soon as I returned to the land office, I had people immediately verify all the data, especially some idle land and unused land. After verification, it was found that there was indeed a drawback of information being delayed."

"However, thanks to the concerted efforts of the thirteen colleagues at our central town land office, the previous data errors have been corrected. Please review them, Section Chief Xu!"

As they were talking, Zhou Peng picked up the account book and handed it to Xu Hansheng.

Xu Hansheng flipped through a few pages and then said to Chen Ling, "Comrade Chen Ling, make sure to keep good records and check them carefully to avoid any further mistakes."

Chen Ling nodded and said, "Okay, Section Chief Xu!"

After saying that, Chen Ling picked up the ledger that Zhou Peng had prepared on his desk, went to a table next to it, and began to copy it carefully.

Zhou Peng glanced at Chen Ling, then smiled ingratiatingly at Xu Hansheng and said, "Section Chief Xu, I think we shouldn't disturb Comrade Chen's work. Let's go sit in the reception room next door. I also want to report to Section Chief Xu about my work."

As he spoke, Zhou Peng gestured to Xu Hansheng to invite him to join him.

Xu Hansheng naturally understood Zhou Peng's meaning, and immediately nodded and said, "Alright, Director Zhou, please."

The two men arrived at the reception room next door, one after the other. After having someone pour Xu Hansheng a cup of tea, Zhou Peng took out two packs of cigarettes from the cabinet next to the sofa and handed them to Xu Hansheng, saying, "Section Chief Xu, this is just a small token of my appreciation."

"It's all our fault for being too careless in our previous work, which caused Section Chief Xu a lot of trouble. However, we also have our own difficulties."

"The land that Comrade Lin Mingyuan marked was originally unused land. Due to its special land nature and the official document from the province, the forestry department planted trees on it, and we had no right to interfere."

"So, we have to ask Section Chief Xu to be lenient."

If Xu Hansheng clarifies this point in his report, the land bureau will bear no responsibility. However, if Xu Hansheng is vague, Zhou Peng will still bear some responsibility.

The main reason is that Wang Chendong's hints were very clear: in another six months, he might be promoted to the position of deputy director of the county land bureau.

With this stain on his record, even if Wang Chendong wanted to promote him, it simply wouldn't pass.

That's why Zhou Peng was so attentive.

Xu Hansheng pressed down the two packs of cigarettes Zhou Peng offered, picked up one of them, tore open the seal, took out a pack from inside, and then pushed both packs of cigarettes back to Zhou Peng, saying, "Director Zhou, I understand what you mean."

"However, you can rest assured that the responsibility for this matter does not lie with the Land Office, but with Comrade Lin Mingyuan for failing to conduct a thorough investigation."

"I will make that note in the report. I appreciate Director Zhou's kindness."

"After Tiancheng Holdings' project is launched, our investment promotion team will still have to deal with the main leaders of the central town quite a bit. We'll be asking Director Zhou for favors quite a few times in the future."

When Zhou Peng saw that Xu Hansheng refused to accept his cigarette, he looked embarrassed for a while, and then took out an envelope from his pocket.

Xu Hansheng quickly turned his head to the side and said indifferently, "Director Zhou, I have already said that this matter has nothing to do with you. It is Lin Mingyuan who failed to do a good job of investigation."

This……

Zhou Peng held the envelope in mid-air for two seconds before looking thoughtfully at Xu Hansheng and saying, "Section Chief Xu, what do you mean...?"

Xu Hansheng said calmly, "After such a serious oversight, do you think it will be dealt with so simply?"

"Director Zhou should have solemnly pointed out at the meeting that Comrade Lin Mingyuan has a serious tendency towards personal hedonism, is not serious or responsible in his work, and only cares about enjoying himself, so that the danger could be averted."

"No matter how eloquent I am, it won't change anything. But if everyone says the same thing, does that mean the responsibility doesn't lie with Director Zhou?"

"So, this is Director Zhou saving himself and others. I feel ashamed to accept this cigarette and this money."

After hearing what Xu Hansheng said, Zhou Peng's expression turned even more unpleasant.

That guy surnamed Xu is really too mean!

To make him publicly criticize Lin Mingyuan at the conference would be to offend Lin Weidong, wouldn't it?

You can't afford to offend Lin Weidong, so you're pushing me up there?

Thinking of this, Zhou Peng rubbed his hands and said, "Well... Comrade Lin Mingyuan only made a momentary oversight. Isn't it too much to point it out publicly at a work conference? Won't it hinder unity?"

Xu Hansheng smiled faintly and said, "Director Zhou, you may not know this, but Assistant General Liu has already reported what happened today to Secretary Qi, and Secretary Qi is furious!"

"This has jeopardized our investment attraction plans; someone has to step up and take responsibility!"

"I see that Director Zhou is so understanding and righteous, could it be that he wants to take all the responsibility upon himself? But that's fine too, Minister Lin will definitely be very grateful to you."

As soon as Xu Hansheng said these words, cold sweat poured down Zhou Peng's forehead.

Is this really that serious?

That bastard Wang Chendong, he never said he would alarm Qi Hongchang!

Just recently, I was making empty promises to him!

The result was that he was pushed into an abyss!

Oh shit!

Those bastards, not a single one of them is a good person!

According to Xu Hansheng, with just a word from Qi Hongchang, he, the small director, could be stripped of his position and sent to the front line to fill the huge ranks of laborers!

What should we do?