Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 774 - 730 Silence is More Effective Than Speaking_1
Chapter 774: Chapter 730 Silence is More Effective Than Speaking_1
The brazen attitude of the hooligans turned Zhang Zhongxiong and Bu Dehui beside him pale with anger. In broad daylight, such a thing was happening in Yangde City. It was a resounding slap in the face to the leadership of the Yangde City Party Committee and the City Government, and to the two of them.
On a smaller scale, it was lax law enforcement. On a larger scale, it was organized crime with underworld characteristics. From this, one can see the appalling state of the economic investment environment in Yangde City and the incompetence of its leadership. If this issue were to be pursued, leaders of the Yangde City Party Committee and City Government would not be absolved of their involvement. Among them, the one who must take the responsibility is, firstly, oneself as the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor. Because, at this moment, he was temporarily in charge of the comprehensive work of the Municipal Party Committee, which meant he had to oversee both party and government affairs.
At this moment, Zhang Zhongxiong was boiling with rage. His body was trembling. What he feared the most had come. The investigation by the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission into him had not reached a clear conclusion yet. Now, in front of the governor, these people were spouting nonsense. The governor had lost face; how could he lead a good life after this?
However, Zhang Zhongxiong did not dare to confront them. These hooligans, ignorant and unskilled, were unsurpassed when it came to fighting and brawling. If he stepped up now, he would be unable to stop them. Worse, it might escalate into a mass brawl. If he happened to get trampled on, his life would be in danger.
After a pause, Zhang Zhongxiong said to Bu Dehui and the others nearby, “Secretary Bu, organize all the comrades who came with us. We must stop these troublemakers.”
With that, Zhang Zhongxiong took a step back, approached Nie Zhenbang and whispered, “Governor, it’s dangerous here, you should step back.”
Nie Zhenbang’s face was eerily calm at the moment. It was as if he wasn’t bothered by what was happening. But, the more he behaved this way, the more uneasy others felt. Looking at the still raving crowd in front, Nie Zhenbang said, “In broad daylight, under the watch of this world, do you want me to give way to these hooligans? To bow down to the underworld?”
He spoke softly, yet every word was heart-piercing. It made Zhang Zhongxiong break out in a cold sweat. He nodded repeatedly and said, “Yes, yes. You’re right, Governor. My considerations weren’t thorough. But, Governor, rest assured. As for these troublesome evildoers, we will certainly deal with them severely and strictly.”
Just as he finished speaking, a dense flurry of police sirens approached from behind. At the two ends of the entrance to the Venus Grand Hotel, twenty or thirty police cars had arrived.
Soon, a middle-aged man in a police uniform walked over, “Mayor, I’m sorry, I came late.”
Upon seeing this man, Zhang Zhongxiong’s rage surged back. With a grim expression, he roared, “Liu Quanhai, what sort of Director of Public Security are you? Under the jurisdiction of Yangde City, such a brazen underworld force exists. Do you still want to keep your job? Take a look around. This is the Venus Grand Hotel, the first East Port Investment Company in our city. It is a key enterprise supported by the City Party Committee and the City Government, and a key enterprise protected by the Public Security Bureau. But now. What’s happening here? So many idle people, blatantly flouting the law and the state, causing disturbances, beating and threatening the public, causing irreparable damage to the whole city. Their behavior is extremely vicious. The impact is enormous. I order you to arrest all these troublemakers, immediately initiate an investigation, and severely punish the ringleaders!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Nie Zhenbang beside him chuckled coldly. Zhang Zhongxiong was acting like a prostitute wanting to play innocent. How big could Yangde City be? Such a force was entrenched in the city. As the mayor, could he not know? He was just trying to fool himself.
Zhang Zhongxiong was merely trying to portray himself as a fellow victim in front of him. After a pause, Nie Zhenbang said casually, “Comrade Zhang Zhongxiong. I think we can cancel the lunch. The inspection trip to the Yangde City High-tech Zone in the afternoon is also canceled. You can handle the situation here slowly. I’ll head back to the city committee guesthouse first.”
Watching Nie Zhenbang’s retreating figure, Zhang Zhongxiong didn’t dare to make any definitive moves to keep him, he could only watch him leave.
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When Nie Zhenbang’s car disappeared from his sight, Zhang Zhongxiong’s face turned grim. Turning around, he roared, “Liu Quanhai, what’s going on? After the Standing Committee meeting the day before yesterday. The Municipal Party Committee repeatedly emphasized that the Public Security Bureau must ensure Governor Nie’s safety during his visit. The city’s public security and stability must be maintained. But you just ignored all of that. As soon as Governor Nie arrived, such a scene happened. Does Wu Debao think he’s number one in Yangde City now?”
Liu Quanhai, at this moment, seemed a bit wronged. In a low voice, he said, “Mayor, I didn’t know. As for Wu Debao’s matter. You know that. He and Li Jupeng’s son on that side…..”
As soon as this subject was brought up, Zhang Zhongxiong immediately waved his hand and angrily said, “Enough. This matter ends here. The incident has already happened. Discussing it further has no meaning. This time, the matter with Wu Debao, will be clear for those who want to investigate. Governor Nie must have already given his instruction. You are in charge of this matter. Today, anyone who was involved in this incident of public disturbance, hand those with criminal records over to the prosecution. Even those without criminal records must face penalties including detention. Make sure to leave no room for error. Do not give anyone a chance to take advantage of the situation. Understand?”
After pausing momentarily, Zhang Zhongxiong added, “That said, such a major event could not have occurred without Wu Debao’s approval. This time, tell Wu Debao that regardless of the situation, one of his subordinates must take responsibility. There is no room for negotiation over this matter. Say it’s my instruction. If he, Wu Debao, still wants to live comfortably in Yangde City, he has to do as I said. I won’t show face to anyone, not even if it’s a superior.”
Leaving aside how Zhang Zhongxiong planned to deal with things, in Nie Zhenbang’s car, Li Jupeng, who was in the co-pilot seat, turned around and asked, “Governor, how come…?”
Li Jupeng’s question made Nie Zhenbang and Fang Yuan both smile. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang brushed off his gloomy expression, and with a smile, he turned to Fang Yuan, “Old Fang, could you explain it to Ju Peng?”
At this moment, Fang Yuan was touched by Nie Zhenbang’s intention to groom Li Jupeng. He had seen many leaders treating their secretaries as servants. It was rare, indeed, to see someone like Nie Zhenbang who was intent on nurturing his secretary. From this, he knew that Governor Nie was a man of affection and loyalty. Being with such a leader was a blessing.
Right afterward, Fang Yuan smiled and said, “Since the Governor has ordered it, I will oblige.”
Then, he looked at Li Jupeng and said, “Ju Peng, at occasions like today’s, the Governor’s silence is actually the wisest choice. Silence is more powerful than words.”
“In the end, whether these scoundrels are causing trouble in groups, or damaging his reputation, what status or rank do these scoundrels hold? To address this squarely, they are lowlife individuals from the lower rungs of the society. In such a situation, if the Governor were to fly into a rage, it would only lead to mockery and give people an impression of vulgarity. Instead, people will think that the Governor lacks tolerance. They will feel that he is petty that he squabbles with these lowlife individuals. Doing so would damage his reputation.”
At Fang Yuan’s words, Li Jupeng also had a sudden realization. After many years of serving by Nie Zhenbang, he had learned a lot. Initially, Li Jupeng was not a fool. On the contrary, he was very intelligent and quick to understand. He nodded and said, “Secretary General, I understand now. Just now, the governor did not discuss other matters but only ordered Zhang Zhongxiong to handle the incident. He did not specify how it should be handled. By doing so, more pressure is placed on Zhang Zhongxiong. At the same time, he was also able to maintain his composure.”
Li Jupeng’s words were followed by laughter in the car. Nie Zhenbang was very satisfied. He had some plans for Li Jupeng’s arrangements. Until now, he had already become the governor. Li Jupeng would be eligible for a half-rank promotion after this term ends. At present, he already has the position of deputy bureau level. After completing this term, he could be sent to a prefecture-level city to serve as a mayor or take up the top post directly. Starting from now, Nie Zhenbang intended to cultivate Li Jupeng’s political skills.
“The young one is indeed teachable, Old Fang. As the saying goes – to see the whole through a small sample. On the surface, these scoundrels seem to act lawlessly, but if there was no one condoning their actions, would they really dare to be so bold? I hardly think so. Now, Zhang Zhongxiong and Ning Bojun are under scrutiny. As the saying goes, where there is smoke, there is fire. Long Genghua has already lost faith in Zhang Zhongxiong. Long, now, is dead set on blocking Fan Youcai. At such times, our silence may not be without benefits.”
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At Tianfu City, inside the provincial office building, in Long Genghua’s office, Long Genghua, having just hung up the phone, was very surprised by Zhang Zhongxiong’s call.
Half-lying in his office chair, he took off the reading glasses on his nose. Long Genghua no longer had the energy to scold people. Heaven punishes those who do wrong, even more so those who bring it upon themselves. He was no longer interested in guessing whether Zhang Zhongxiong was innocent or not. Ning Bojun wouldn’t have dared to misconduct himself so blatantly, based merely on false accusations. Even with Zeng Taiping’s support, he would not be able to cover up the sky of Bashu.
However, now, Nie Zhenbang has made a good move. It seems like he already planned to take down Zhang Zhongxiong when he went to Yangde City. By coincidence or not, Zhang Zhongxiong has handed himself over to Nie Zhenbang on a platter. There’s no turning back now.
Now, all the initiative has ended up in Nie Zhenbang’s hands. He can either attack or retreat strategically. If I give my support, Nie Zhenbang can take this opportunity to establish his authority in the Provincial Party Committee. If I don’t support him, he can join forces with Zeng Taiping, which would put me at a disadvantage. Thinking of this, Long Genghua straightened up, picked up the phone on the table. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
