A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

I wondered, did Qi Tongwei go to the provincial capital for a provincial standing committee meeting on the 26th? Did we misunderstand, or did Zheng Gang say something wrong?

Zheng Gang looked at the document and continued.

"The governor is still on his way back, but the documents from this meeting have already been sent back, so I'll guide you through studying them."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Haiyong smiled.

"I heard that Vice Governor Zheng Jindong has taken office."

Liang Qihong nodded as well.

"Vice Governor Zheng Jindong made the announcement directly at the Provincial Standing Committee meeting. That's quite a lot of face! He must be the most prestigious vice governor in our Handong Province, right?"

Liang Qihong said this on purpose, just to express his dissatisfaction. Now Zheng Jindong is here and will announce it at the Provincial Standing Committee meeting.

This proves that he is a vice governor who is promoted to the highest level. Does that mean Qi Tongwei is finished?

When Han Ming heard that the most influential vice governor in Handong Province was mentioned, he was furious. It was clearly referring to Qi Tongwei.

"What do you mean by the most prestigious vice governor? All vice governors are leaders in our Handong Province. How can there be a distinction between the most prestigious and the least prestigious?"

When Zhang Haiyong heard what Han Ming said, he decided he was no longer going to be a coward.

Previously, Qi Tongwei held absolute power in Handong, and even he was wary of newcomers like Han Ming.

Now, it's obvious that things have changed in Handong. It's Zheng Jindong's era now, so there's no need for him to tolerate these younger generations who were mentioned by Qi Tongwei.

"Comrade Han Ming, I think Qi Hong is right. This is the truth. Why can't I say it?"

Liang Qihong gave a cold laugh.

"Did I offend anyone's sensitive feelings with my words?"

Upon hearing this, Guan Hongyu could no longer contain himself and spoke up before Han Ming could.

"Who's so sensitive? Let me tell you, we're in a meeting right now, so don't resort to personal attacks!"

Liang Qihong pursed his lips.

"Who's making personal attacks? Who did I attack? Some people shouldn't take it personally. Meetings should respect freedom of speech. What? Are we not allowed to speak?"

Seeing the scene before him, Zheng Gang felt there was no need to explain to them, because the contents of the document should be sufficient.

"Alright, I'm going to start conveying the spirit of the provincial standing committee meeting that just concluded!"

Upon hearing Zheng Gang's words, the scene indeed fell silent.

However, Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong believe that since they both just said that, Zheng Gang didn't dare to say a word.

What does this prove? It proves that Zheng Gang has already seen the arrangements made for Zheng Jindong at the meeting. This is blatant fear!

Han Ming and Guan Hongyu were furious. Qi Tongwei had only lost the power to appoint and dismiss cadres, not that something had happened to him. Why did they have to jump out so early?

Would those two Netbadans have dared to say such a thing before yesterday?!

Zheng Gang then began to convey the documents, and he spoke.

"Based on instructions from above, it has been decided to remove Comrade Gao Yangwen from his position as deputy secretary and promote him to Minister of Emergency Management."

Upon hearing this, Liang Qihong smiled.

"Look at how fast they've been promoted, they're already full-fledged officials, unlike some people who are already acting like big shots even when they're just deputy-level officials!"

Zhang Haiyong continued Liang Qihong's words.

"That's right! I thought it was just Vice Governor Zheng Jindong who came today, but I didn't expect Secretary Gao Yangwen to have such good news too. Oh, now it's Minister Gao Yangwen. It's double happiness!"

At this point, Zhang Haiyong even led the applause.

Zheng Gang looked at Liang Qihong and Zhang Haiyong, wondering what their expressions would be when they heard the second piece of news.

Zheng Gang smiled.

"Don't rush, the second piece of news concerns all of us, and everyone will be happy to hear it."

Han Ming and Guan Hongyu were momentarily surprised when they heard Zheng Gang's words.

Isn't the second news item about Zheng Jindong's appointment? What does Zheng Gang mean by saying this? Isn't he one of Qi Tongwei's men?

Thinking of this, Han Ming curled his lip. The person who openly betrayed his father-in-law and switched sides at the dinner table was indeed unreliable. He had openly sided with Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong.

Guan Hongyu was also very disappointed with Zheng Gang, not expecting him to change course so quickly once the wind turned against him.

No wonder Zheng Gang remained silent while Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong were making sarcastic remarks; it turns out he had already betrayed them!

When Zhang Haiyong heard this, he thought, "Wow, Zheng Gang made the vote! That's so blunt, even more extreme than our own comments."

"Director Zheng, then tell us quickly so we can all be happy."

As he spoke, he glanced at Han Bin and Guan Hongyu.

"I'm just afraid that when we're happy, someone will cry!"

Liang Qihong was also surprised by Zheng Gang's reversal, but he realized that Zheng Gang's reversal proved two things.

First, the information in the document must be very explosive, and Zheng Jindong must be a super-powerful figure.

Secondly, I wanted to sound out Zhang Haiyong yesterday to see if the three people around Qi Tongwei knew about the relationship between Qi Tongwei and Zheng Jindong. Zheng Gang's attitude—openly turning against Zheng Jindong despite his promotion—proves that Qi Tongwei and Zheng Jindong don't get along.

Zhang Haiyong and I are finally experiencing a second spring. As long as we can get close to Vice Governor Zheng Jindong, we can not only get promoted to a ministerial level.

From now on, there'll be no need to put up with Qi Tongwei's sour face!

Chapter 253: No Third Meeting Content

Liang Qihong looked at Zheng Gang with a smug smile on his face.

"Now that everything has settled, Director Zheng, please quickly announce the news of Zheng Jindong's appointment as Vice Governor to everyone, so that everyone can be happy!"

Zheng Gang looked coldly at Liang Qihong and said in a deep voice.

"When did I say that the second message was related to Zheng Jindong?"

Liang Qihong smiled after hearing Zheng Gang's words.

"If it has nothing to do with Vice Governor Zheng Jindong, then who does it have to do with? Could it be Governor Qi?"

Upon hearing Liang Qihong's words, Zhang Haiyong couldn't help but speak up.

"Hahaha! Director Zheng, you've become humorous now. Stop joking with us and get on with the message!"

Seeing Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong's ugly faces, Zheng Gang snorted coldly.

At this moment, Han Ming and Guan Hongyu sensed a problem. It seemed that it wasn't Zheng Gang who had betrayed them, but what did this mean?

Could this second point really be related to Qi Tongwei?!

"The second point is that Comrade Qi Tongwei will be appointed as the Deputy Secretary of Handong Province. In addition to overseeing all of Comrade Gao Yangwen's previous work, he will also be responsible for the appointment and removal of cadres throughout Handong!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong turned pale.

Zhang Haiyong suddenly felt his lips tremble as if he had been electrocuted. He looked at Guan Hongyu and Han Ming. Could these two really not tell him about this? They couldn't, could they?

"Director Zheng, Governor Qi, or rather, Secretary Qi, has been promoted?"

Liang Qihong broke out in a cold sweat upon seeing this; how could things be different from what he had expected?

That shouldn't be the case, but thankfully Qi Tongwei has been transferred, so even if I don't get promoted in the future, he won't cause me any trouble.

Thinking of this, Liang Qihong breathed a sigh of relief.

"Director Zheng, what about the third one? Is the third one news about Governor Zheng Jindong?"

Although he didn't know Zheng Jindong, if Qi Tongwei had a grudge against him, even if Qi Tongwei was in charge of cadres, would he not care about Old Master Zheng's eldest son?

Therefore, Liang Qihong was prepared to take a desperate gamble and try every possible way to surrender to Zheng Jindong!

Zheng Gang looked at the two pale-faced men and smiled.

"There is no third point, but there is one after this, which is the latter half of the second point."

At this point, everyone held their breath and looked at Zheng Gang.

"Qi Tongwei will not be removed from his previous position as vice governor; he will continue to serve in that role!"

Upon hearing this, Han Ming smiled.

"Our governor is indeed the most powerful person in Handong Province. He is the first governor to concurrently serve as deputy secretary while holding the position of deputy governor, and he is also the first person in Xia State to take over the work of appointing and dismissing cadres from the top leader."

Guan Hongyu knew that Qi Tongwei had a powerful backer, and that he and his wife were now practicing dual cultivation every day and had long since achieved their goal.

Even if Zheng Jindong really came, he might not be able to touch Old Master Zhong's son-in-law!

"That's right, it's the governor's job to appoint or dismiss anyone now."

As he spoke, Guan Hongyu looked at Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong.

“When the governor appointed or dismissed people before, some comrades always had reservations. Now that the higher-ups have entrusted such an important task to the governor, it proves that the higher-ups agree with and support the governor’s approach! So, if some people are now pointing fingers at the governor’s work, isn’t that the same as pointing fingers at the higher-ups?”

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong felt dizzy and lightheaded for a moment.

Liang Qihong was still unwilling to give up, and he looked at Zheng Gang.

"Director Zheng, is there any news about Governor Zheng Jindong?"

Zheng Gang smiled.

"Qihong, you've mentioned Vice Governor Zheng Jindong several times. Who is Vice Governor Zheng Jindong? Are you very familiar with him?"

Liang Qihong suddenly felt all his strength drain away, because Zheng Gang's words were quite clear.

First, Zheng Jindong has not come to Handong at all.

Secondly, I don't know Zheng Jindong at all, and even if he came to Handong, he might not be of any help to me.

When Zheng Gang saw Liang Qihong suddenly collapse like an invertebrate, he didn't want to pay any more attention to him.

"Alright, I have conveyed the spirit of the meeting. There is no need for everyone to wait for the governor; he is not coming today."

As he spoke, Zheng Gang packed his things and stood up.

Meeting adjourned.

After saying that, Zheng Gang was the first to leave.

Then Han Ming and Guan Hongyu glared at Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong, and then turned and left the room.

Zhang Haiyong and Liang Qihong sat in their seats, looking as if they had lost all their strength and couldn't stand up.