Nominal: Energy sector enters Handong, breaking the deadlock

They came to the hospital to visit us. If we drive them away, how can we face others?

Being bitten by a snake is simply because you've fallen into a trap.

It's not anyone else's fault, it's not my fault, it's all that damned Hou Liangping's fault.

If I don't go, it's definitely that bastard Hou Liangping who will get bitten.

Director Chen was carrying a gift box and had a smile on his face.

"Prosecutor Chung, no matter what, you were bitten by a snake in my villa."

I felt a little guilty.

I've been too busy lately.

We took some time out today to come and visit you, and we also brought you a gift.

Chung Cheng-mian glanced at the gift box, his brows furrowing slightly. "Director Chen, shall we not mention snake walking?"

Hearing this word makes my heart race.

And what's the point of all this formality? Take it back right now.

I just want to rest now; I have everything I need in the hospital.

Although she verbally refused, her eyes couldn't help but fall on the gift box, secretly curious about what was inside.

Zhong Zhengmian's secretary stood quietly by the hospital bed, without saying a word, his expression respectful, silently watching over his boss.

Director Chen handed the gift box directly to Chung Cheng-mian, smiling and saying, "Prosecutor Chung, rest assured, it absolutely complies with the eight regulations."

"Prosecutor Chung, you should open it yourself and see for yourself. I guarantee you'll be pleasantly surprised."

Unable to resist the other party's enthusiasm, Zhong Zhengmian unpacked the outer packaging layer by layer.

The outer packaging contains another gift box inside, which can be peeled off layer by layer, like a matryoshka doll, giving it a strong sense of ritual.

After opening the last layer of packaging, the contents were finally revealed.

The next second, Zhong Zhengmian's pupils shrank sharply, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

"Oh my god! Waaah! You scared me to death. Take it away right now!"

Inside was nothing but a snake, completely black with lifelike markings.

Its body is undulating, its head is raised, and it is so lifelike that at first glance it looks exactly like a real snake.

Especially since it was sticking out its long tongue.

Chung Cheng-mian shuddered in fright, and with a sudden jerk of his wrist, the gift box and all the other odds and ends, including the snake, fell to the ground.

"Take it away! Take it away now! Director Chen, you're fucking ridiculous!"

Damn it, how dare you scare me with a snake!

"Once I'm discharged from the hospital, I'm definitely going to report you to the central government!"

Fear shot straight to the top of his head, and all traces of the composure and dignity of a veteran cadre vanished.

Director Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter at his panicked appearance. "Hahaha, Prosecutor Chung, calm down, calm down!"

It was a complete accident; I was in a rush and grabbed the wrong thing!

Chung Cheng-mian's chest heaved violently, still in shock, his eyes wide with anger, "You took the wrong one?"

Director Chen, how could you pick up the wrong thing? You clearly did it on purpose!

Are you trying to fool me?

Director Chen waved his hand and explained innocently, "Prosecutor Chung, it was really the assistant who made a mistake!"

This is a highly realistic toy snake I bought for my grandson. It's a bit too realistic to be real, and it's not dangerous at all.

Since you've already brought it, it must be fate. Consider it a gift to cheer you up.

It doesn't matter whether I give it to you or my grandson.

Chung Cheng-mian felt a chill run down his spine, his whole body trembled, and his teeth chattered. He turned his head away and said, "Director Chen, I don't want Old Man Chen to die!"

Get out of here! Who wants such bad luck!

You're taking advantage of me, you bastard.

Your grandson is your grandson, and I am me.

Once bitten by a snake, twice shy; one is afraid of even a rope for ten years afterward, not to mention the psychological trauma.

Director Chen stopped teasing him. "Prosecutor Chung, if you don't want it, fine. I'll take it home to my grandson."

My eldest grandson at least calls me grandpa. I'll bring you a gift another day when I visit you.

Zhong Zhengmian sighed, "Old Chen, I beg you, please leave now, I'm scared of you. Don't come back again."

Director Chen nudged Zhao Dehan's arm and gave him a wink, "Zhao Dehan, don't just stand there watching the show, hurry up and give your gift to Prosecutor Zhong."

We can't visit patients empty-handed.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dehan smiled and stepped forward, also handing over a small, exquisite gift box. "Prosecutor Chung, please don't take it personally with Director Chen."

Director Chen's memory is really bad these days.

He just has the temperament of an old man.

I've brought you absolutely genuine items, so please accept them without worry.

Having been frightened just now, Zhong Zhengmian dared not do anything himself, for fear of being frightened again.

He turned to his secretary beside him and said sternly, "Since they brought it, open it and take a look."

"Okay, boss. I'll open it right away!" The secretary took the gift box and quickly unwrapped it.

There were no scary items inside the box, just a fluffy snake-head plush toy. It was round and cute, soft and not at all intimidating, and looked particularly pleasing.

But the snake design precisely hit Chung Cheng-mian's sore spot.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Zhengmian's temper flared instantly. "Zhao Dehan, Director Chen, are you deliberately trying to cause trouble?"

It's quite cute, but why is it a snake's head?

Even seeing a snake's head is unbearable; it gives me goosebumps.

All of this must have been arranged by Lu Xiaola.

Zhao Dehan is Lu Xiaola's subordinate. He unleashed a barrage of attacks on Lu Xiaola, shouting, "Lu Xiaola!"

Your men are acting so recklessly, and you're just going to ignore it?

Don't think that just because you're in a high position now, you can do whatever you want!

You still want to compete for a ministerial position?

Believe it or not, one sentence from me can cut off your path to advancement!

Lu Xiaola's smile remained unchanged as she calmly stepped forward, neither flustered nor annoyed. "Prosecutor Zhong, don't get angry. Don't argue with them. It's not worth hurting your health."

"I have some good news for you. The organization just announced it today: I'm now the Executive Vice Minister of the Ministry of Energy and Resources. We're now at the same level. Surprised?"

Chung Cheng-mian's face darkened. "Congratulations! You've made progress by stepping on me."

Lu Xiaola sneered, "Prosecutor Zhong, you think I'd step on you? Are you kidding me?"

You want to climb over me to get ahead? Man proposes, God disposes. Liu Changsheng has made progress.

Take good care of yourself; there may be another chance in the future.

I've prepared a special gift for you, nothing fancy or fancy.

It's food, I guarantee it will suit your taste and help you recover and be discharged from the hospital soon.

Chung Cheng-mian was skeptical.

Is Lu Xiaola really that good?

I absolutely refuse to believe it.

He still had to say something polite, "Minister Lu, then I really should thank you properly."

Why is it that others are lucky, while you are the one who suffers misfortune?

Is there no justice left?

The secretary was very perceptive and took the gift box, quickly unwrapping the outer packaging.

Inside the box was a six-inch cream cake, exquisitely presented and with a rich, creamy aroma.

"Boss, still!"

The secretary hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Chung Cheng-mian took a step back. "Or what? Are you fucking mute? Speak up!"

The secretary was caught in a dilemma: to speak or not to speak. "Oh, boss, I dare not say. You see for yourself."

Chung Cheng-mian just glanced at it from a distance.

Ouch!

The cream patterns around the cake are all shaped like small snakes, coiling and intertwining.

In the very center of the cake stands a tall, upturned cream snake, an exaggerated and eye-catching design.

His eyes were filled with snake-shaped objects, precisely hitting his fear point.

Zhong Zhengmian could no longer contain himself; his anger surged, and he roared, "Get out! All of you, get out!"

He had always been the one manipulating others his whole life; he had never been so repeatedly tricked or deliberately targeted before.