Zheng Guohong spent two days in Jiangzhou City for research, and returned to Huangyuan on the third day. After Zheng Guohong returned, Wu Huiwen also presided over her first team meeting after taking up the leadership of the provincial team.
The theme of this meeting is to learn from Zheng Guohong’s instructions and the spirit of his speech during his investigation in Jiangzhou City, and to study Jiangzhou City’s key work arrangements for the third quarter.
After becoming the leader of the provincial team, Wu Huiwen's mentality was obviously very different. When facing other people, he had a more detached mentality and his speech became more confident.
Not only Wu Huiwen's mentality is different, but others also have their own thoughts when facing Wu Huiwen. Among them, Xu Honggang's mood is the most complicated. If he dared to openly challenge Wu Huiwen at the team meeting before, now Xu Honggang has more.
A bit afraid.
At the end of the team meeting, Lu Ming, who was sitting diagonally across from Xu Honggang, didn't know what message he received. He took out his mobile phone and took a look at it. His face changed slightly. He looked up at Xu Honggang opposite, thought for a moment, and said:
Xu Hong just sent a message.
Lu Ming vaguely remembered that Xu Honggang had plans to go out after the team meeting. He sent Xu Honggang a text message to ask Xu Honggang to go back to the office first. He wanted to discuss something with Xu Honggang.
After the meeting, Xu Honggang picked up his phone and saw the text message from Lu Ming. Xu Honggang, who was already walking in front, looked back at Lu Ming. He was about to go to the Municipal Chamber of Commerce to participate in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce. He really didn't have time.
Talk to Lu Ming more, and Xu Honggang can probably guess without thinking that Lu Ming must talk to him about the investigation team. He actually had a very clear discussion with Lu Ming the night before, and there is really nothing to talk about now.
of.
After hesitating for a while, Xu Honggang did not refuse Lu Ming's request after all. He originally wanted to take a car directly to the Municipal Chamber of Commerce, so he could only go back to the office.
In the office, Lu Ming, who was walking in a hurry, almost walked into the office together with Xu Honggang and closed the door.
"Lao Lu, what's the matter?" Xu Honggang looked at Lu Ming and asked proactively.
"Mayor Xu, another old subordinate of mine in the Municipal Bureau, Li Hongqiang, was also taken away by the investigation team." Lu Ming said with a gloomy expression.
"Is he the one who does criminal investigation?" Xu Honggang had some impression of Li Hongqiang, because he was responsible for handling Wu Wenwen's matter, and Lu Ming had mentioned it to him.
"Yes." Lu Ming nodded.
Hearing Lu Ming's affirmative answer, Xu Honggang frowned, "The investigation team moved so fast."
"It's very fast. I'm worried that the next step will be to find me directly." Lu Ming said worriedly, "Mayor Xu, what do you think we should do now?"
Xu Honggang looked at Lu Ming. He had already told Lu Ming what he needed to say the night before. What else could he say now?
Xu Honggang was silent for a while, and Lu Ming couldn't help but feel a sinking heart. He didn't understand what Xu Honggang meant the night before, but even if there was a chance, how could he give up? After going back the night before, Lu Ming couldn't help but curse Xu Honggang in his heart,
Fortunately, he initially thought that Xu Honggang was going to help him out of justice. How could he have thought that Xu Honggang was suggesting that he would voluntarily surrender and take matters into his own hands in the worst possible situation? Damn it, it's strange that Lu Ming wasn't angry.
But to be angry, Lu Ming could not fall out with Xu Honggang. What Xu Honggang said was the worst case scenario, but it has not reached that point yet, and when he calmed down and thought about it, Lu Ming also knew that what Xu Honggang said was the best choice, sacrificing one
It is better for one person than for both of them to have an accident.
But Lu Ming finally climbed to where he is today, how could he be willing to surrender?
Seeing that Xu Honggang remained silent, Lu Ming said, "Mayor Xu, I want to go to Huangyuan to see Secretary Su again. Mayor Xu, do you want to go with me?"
Hearing that Lu Ming was going to find Su Huaxin, Xu Honggang said hurriedly, "Old Lu, you don't need to go to Secretary Su. The conversation I had with you the night before last night actually represented Secretary Su's intention to a certain extent. "
Xu Honggang's words were like a heavy hammer in Lu Ming's heart, causing Lu Ming's face to turn pale instantly. Xu Honggang's words the night before represented what Su Huaxin meant? Doesn't that mean that he doesn't even have the last trace of support?
Seeing Lu Ming's look, Xu Honggang couldn't bear it and said comfortingly, "Lao Lu, it's not that Secretary Su doesn't care about you, it's just that he can't interfere with the investigation team's work now, so he can't do much for the time being, but he has your affairs. It’s impossible to ignore it.”
Hearing what Xu Honggang said, Lu Ming smiled sarcastically. He felt that Xu Honggang's words were just a perfunctory way to comfort him. The reality is so ruthless. When things are fine, they call each other brothers, but when something goes wrong, everyone would like to end the relationship as soon as possible.
Xu Honggang didn't know what Lu Ming was thinking at the moment, but he could probably guess why Su Huaxin was unwilling to help Lu Ming at this time. It was because Guan Xinmin was about to be transferred away, and Su Huaxin was now at the critical stage of seeking further progress. At this time, Su Huaxin definitely didn't want to cause trouble. He had to give priority to ensuring that he didn't cause trouble for himself. When he called Su Huaxin last night, Su Huaxin was still in the capital. The other party flew back yesterday afternoon. He rushed back to Huangyuan in the morning, a hurried trip just to visit the leader of an organizational department introduced to him by his old leader. Therefore, Xu Honggang knew very well that Su Huaxin's current focus was on his personal promotion. , Su Huaxin didn't care about Lu Ming at all. The most important thing was that Su Huaxin didn't want to cause more trouble at this time.
The two of them were each thinking about their own thoughts. After Lu Ming stood blankly for a while, he suddenly said, "Mayor Xu, I won't disturb you anymore. You are busy first."
After Lu Ming finished speaking, he turned around and walked out, obviously with some personal dissatisfaction.
Xu Hong just opened his mouth and wanted to call out to Lu Ming, but stopped when he reached his mouth. So what if he called out to Lu Ming? There was nothing he could do now.
Watching Lu Ming leave, Xu Honggang sighed. It was with his support that Lu Ming was able to enter the city team, and he was also his die-hard ally in the city team. If possible, how could he not want to recruit Lu Ming? Well, it's just that there is really nothing he can do now, especially since Su Huaxin warned him to keep a low profile recently and not cause trouble.
Lu Ming left Xu Honggang and returned to his office. He sat alone and silently. It was better to ask for help than to ask for help from others. Since no outsider could be trusted, he could only rely on himself!
His face changed uncertainly for a while, and Lu Ming took out his cell phone. What he found was Qiao Liang's phone number. After hesitating for a moment, Lu Ming dialed.
When the call was connected, Lu Ming said directly, "Qiao Liang, are you free tonight? I think we can have a talk."
On the other end of the phone, Qiao Liang was slightly stunned when he heard Lu Ming's words. He was very confused when he saw that it was Lu Ming calling him just now. Now when he heard Lu Ming's words, Qiao Liang looked even weirder. Lu Ming wants to talk to him?
Rolling his eyes, Qiao Liang smiled and said, "Secretary Lu, I wonder what you want to talk about? Can't you talk on the phone?"
Lu Mingdao, "We can't tell you clearly on the phone. It's best for us to talk in person."
Hearing what Lu Ming said, Qiao Liang frowned slightly. What could Lu Ming talk to him face to face?
With doubts in his heart, Qiao Liang said, "Secretary Lu, please make an appointment at a time and place. I will be there on time in the evening."
Lu Ming set the time and place, and after Qiao Liang said he would arrive in the evening, Lu Ming hung up the phone.
Hearing that Lu Ming didn't say a single unnecessary word, Qiao Liang couldn't help but lean in. Lu Ming asked him to come out for a meeting as if he was giving orders. Damn it, he didn't know how many more days the secretary could still work. He might have been there for two years. It's possible that everything will be over in the future, but the airs are still so big now.
Qiao Liang cursed secretly. When he thought that Lu Ming might not be able to work as secretary for much longer, Qiao Liang was startled. Could it be that Lu Ming asked him out because of the investigation team?
The more Qiao Liang thought about it, the more it seemed possible, otherwise Lu Ming would not have asked him out for no reason. After all, the two of them had not had much contact in the past, and there was no friendship at all.
"If I really guessed it, it means that Lu Ming already knows that the investigation team of the provincial disciplinary department has come to investigate him." Qiao Liang thought to himself, and soon felt normal again. There is no airtight wall in the world. , especially since Lu Ming is in such an important position, it would be strange if the other party was not well-informed at all. Furthermore, Lu Ming, Zhang Dongliang and Li Hongqiang, were taken away by the investigation team one after another by Lu Ming's old subordinates in the Municipal Bureau. It would be abnormal if Ming was still kept in the dark.
In the evening, Qiao Liang came to Lu Mingding's hotel, walked into the box, and found that Lu Ming had already arrived, and a sumptuous table of wine and food had been placed on the table.
When Lu Ming saw Qiao Liang coming, a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes. Finally, he stood up to greet her and said with a smile on his face, "Qiao Liang is here, please sit down."
Qiao Liang glanced at Lu Ming. Compared with the phone call during the day, Lu Ming was obviously much more enthusiastic now. As the old saying goes, don't hit the smiling person. Qiao Liang also laughed, "Secretary Lu, if you want to find me, just ask me." Why am I still spending so much money?"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "It's just a meal, and you're still being polite to me."
As Lu Ming spoke, he walked up to Qiao Liang, put his arm around Qiao Liang's shoulders and said, "Come on, sit down quickly, let's have two drinks tonight. It seems like it's our first time to eat alone, right?"
Lu Ming's behavior showed extraordinary kindness, which made Qiao Liang extremely uncomfortable. The relationship between the two was not that serious at all. Lu Ming suddenly acted so intimately, and Qiao Liang felt like she had goosebumps. But with Lu Ming holding his arm around his shoulders, he could only sit down.
Qiao Liang sat down, and Lu Ming picked up a bottle of red wine next to him. After opening it, Lu Ming was about to pour it for Qiao Liang. Qiao Liang immediately stopped him and said, "Secretary Lu, I don't drink, and you also know that I am a disciplinary officer." If you work, you are not allowed to drink during the working day.”
Lu Ming said disapprovingly, "It's after get off work time now, it's okay to drink a little."
Qiao Liang smiled and insisted, "Secretary Lu, I really can't drink."
Lu Ming glanced at Qiao Liang. He knew that it was not that Qiao Liang couldn't drink, but that he didn't want to drink with him. This guy didn't want to give him this face at all. Lu Ming also knew that the two of them couldn't even have a casual relationship. Qiao Liang Rejection is also normal.
