N-M Chapter 386 What's so joyful about it?
Chapter 386 What's so joyful about it?
"Wow, this height is just right."
Lin Yunxing looked at the orchid in the trunk, put it in, and the orchid leaves were just about the same height as the bottom of the trunk.
If the orchid and its pot were any taller, they wouldn't fit in the trunk, and the leaves might get broken.
"That's what you call professionalism."
Why choose the Lishan Lion King variety instead of the Mayor Red or Dafengsu?
It's just a matter of taking transportation into consideration.
Lin Yunxing carefully stuffed the cotton inside to protect the flower sword, then closed the trunk: "You're getting cocky now that I'm telling you you're fat."
"Why are you still carrying that sickle?"
"In preparation for unforeseen circumstances."
"The provincial capital is very safe."
"Get in the car. We need to be careful, though. These are farm tools, they're not illegal."
The happiness between men is often very simple.
Two grown men who get along well can find joy in a simple car ride together.
The several-hour drive passed in a flash.
The car stopped in front of Qin Mengjuan's house, the home of Vice Governor Qin.
Then Dawei sent a text message to Vice Governor Qin.
"Hello, Vice Governor Qin."
I am Chen Dawei from Yuanshan County.
I heard you love orchids, and I happen to have a few pots growing, so I'm bringing them to you.
We're already at your doorstep. Would it be convenient to deliver it inside?
After waiting for a while, the other party replied.
"Wait a moment, about 15 minutes. Please come in and sit down for a while."
Together with Lin Yunxing, they moved the two potted Pear Mountain Lion King plants into their home.
The housekeeper made tea, but Lin Yunxing didn't drink it and went back to her car to wait.
It's lunchtime when I get off work.
The nanny went to the kitchen to start cooking, and a short while later, Vice Governor Qin's Audi drove into the yard.
A beautiful, sophisticated woman with long hair gracefully walked into the living room.
David stood up to greet him, and the two smiled at each other and shook hands amicably.
"Comrade Dawei, it's too much of an honor for me to have you, the county magistrate, send me orchids, hahaha..."
Why are you so free today?
Vice Governor Qin gestured for him to sit down, while he went to the flower stand by the window and looked at the Pear Mountain Lion King on the stand.
Of the two orchids, one has already bloomed, and its delicate fragrance can be smelled from half a meter away.
It's subtle, almost imperceptible, sweet and fragrant, elegant and refined.
"Lishan Lion King, beautiful flowers."
"Beautiful flowers suit a good person; these flowers are perfect for you."
Upon hearing this, Vice Governor Qin turned around and smiled at Dawei with amusement: "You're of a lower rank than me, so if we're talking about reporting, you can't report to me."
We don't usually keep in touch, so as for giving gifts, it's impossible for us to do so.
One should not accept rewards without merit.
This flower…
Dawei clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, stopping her from speaking. He said with a serious expression, "Vice Governor Qin, please allow me to explain."
I'm not here to give a report, nor am I here to deliver a gift.
I've come to offer my congratulations.
She raised an eyebrow and sat down opposite David: "Congratulations? What's there to congratulate me on?"
Dawei lowered his hands, rested them on his knees, and said with a serious expression, "I've come in advance to congratulate Governor Mengjuan on your promotion to Executive Vice Governor."
"..."
Qin Mengjuan crossed her legs gracefully, resting her chin on her hand, and looked at Chen Dawei carefully and warily.
The two remained silent for more than ten seconds.
Qin Mengjuan's series of actions were kept very secret.
Many people in the province don't know this.
Xu Aiguo didn't say anything. Even if Xu Aiguo could guess some things, such a big matter wouldn't be discussed with Chen Dawei by the Provincial Organization Department without absolute certainty.
So, how did Chen Dawei know that she wanted to take over?
"County Chief Chen, I don't know what you're talking about."
"Your biggest competitor has withdrawn and been defeated, so this executive position is naturally yours."
"How...how did you know?"
This story begins with Zeng Yongqiang.
That night, Qin Mengjuan's main rival for the position of executive vice president, namely Vice Governor Zhou, went to see Zeng Yongqiang of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Vice Governor Zhou reported some of Chen Tiecai's crimes to Zeng Yongqiang, and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection immediately opened a case and placed Chen Tiecai under investigation yesterday.
This is Vice Governor Zhou focusing on minor issues while neglecting others.
Zeng Yongqiang tacitly approved of Vice Governor Zhou's actions, and there was an unspoken underlying reason: Zeng Yongqiang hoped that Vice Governor Zhou would withdraw from the competition for the position of Executive Vice Governor.
This unspeakable inside man was already known to Vice Governor Zhou when Zeng Yongqiang was preparing to deal with Chen Tiecai that night. People in their positions all knew this very well—Zeng Yongqiang would not let anyone off easily unless it concerned someone's future.
Vice Governor Zhou's withdrawal from the competition is crucial to Qin Mengjuan's future.
Qin Mengjuan is Wang Guozheng's "good sister," and Wang Guozheng is Zeng Yongqiang's superior.
Zeng Yongqiang's tacit approval of this "focus on the minor and let the major go" approach was in order to gain Qin Mengjuan's actual benefits.
Aside from finding another reason, there's no other reason why Zeng Yongqiang would do this.
This is something that cannot be said, but Vice Governor Zhou was able to think of. So, more than an hour after Chen Tiecai was placed under investigation, Vice Governor Zhou sent a message to Qin Mengjuan.
"You win, Executive Director Qin."
The message, though only five words long, carried immense power.
Many things are reflected in these five words.
Qin Mengjuan had already guessed that Zeng Yongqiang had made some kind of compromise, and from this, she also guessed Chen Tiecai's general fate: he wouldn't die, but he definitely wouldn't be able to stay as an official, and it was hard to say how long he would be sentenced.
Nothing was explicitly stated.
Everything is done openly, yet subtly hinted at in the most obscure of places.
Qin Mengjuan was somewhat surprised; how did Dawei understand it so easily?
"The biggest loophole is that Chen Tiecai's family members fled abroad."
Qin Mengjuan nodded slowly, her gaze towards Dawei now showing a hint of admiration: "No wonder my brother likes you."
You're pretty good, kid...
Do you usually like to have a drink?
David chuckled: "I can drink, but I definitely can't outdrink you."
This means they want me to stay for dinner and drinks; it seems I need to get past Qin Mengjuan.
"Let's go get some drinks."
The nanny serves the food.
The two sat facing each other.
"Director Ding from our provincial government office seems to like you quite a bit. She keeps making trips to Yuanshan County. What's your relationship with her?"
"This is what it means to be both a friend and a business partner..."
"Okay, I get it when you young people play the secrecy game."
Dawei toasted her: "Governor Mengjuan..."
Qin Mengjuan gently pressed down on his hand holding the cup with her plump, fair hand and said very gently, "Hey, don't call me Governor at home."
Just call me "sister".
I'm not that much older than you.