Li Dong left happily. In fact, although what Li Dong said was conclusive, Hu Fei felt that the possibility of what Li Dong said was not very high. After all, Guo Kailai was also a senior leading cadre, so what should he know?
You can take risks with things, but you can't take risks with others.
Especially when this kind of killing and silence involves human life cases, Guo Kailai should consider the consequences of doing so.
As long as anyone with a sane mind understands that this won't work, it's better to take the initiative to explain the problem and save a few years. If he really takes the extreme step of killing people and silencing them, then what awaits Guo Kailai will only be legal changes.
Severe judgment.
However, if Li Dong wants to take the initiative, Hu Fei will naturally give him this opportunity, just in case Guo Kailai is really fooled by lard and wants to take risks.
When Hu Fei rushed to Baisha City, it was almost seven o'clock in the evening.
"Old Lin, I'm sorry, I have some things to deal with temporarily."
As soon as he saw Lin Kang, Hu Fei smiled and apologized.
"It doesn't matter. You are very busy. Yiyang City is almost full of waste and is waiting for development. This is a great opportunity for you to show your ambition."
Lin Kang chuckled, shook Hu Fei's hand vigorously, "By the way, I just happened to meet Wang Haocheng, deputy secretary-general of the Provincial Party Committee."
"Wang Haocheng, what a coincidence that he is also eating here?"
Hu Fei was stunned when he heard this, and suddenly remembered that when he went fishing with Bai Fangcheng last year, he met Wang Haocheng by chance. In the end, it was actually Wang Haocheng who wanted to connect with Cao Jianmin, Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee through him.
Is it really a chance encounter today?
"Well, Director Xia said it was Wang Haocheng, and Director Xia has already gone to the private room."
Lin Kang nodded, "I don't know him either."
"Old Lin, the officialdom in Jiangnan is very complicated. Don't get involved casually. There are many people who know about our relationship. Let's go. I'm really hungry."
Hu Fei chuckled and walked upstairs.
"Old leader, I'm sorry, I have something to deal with before I get off work."
As soon as he entered the room, Hu Fei apologized profusely to Xia Chunlai.
Xia Chunlai and Chao Maolin were talking.
"Mayor Hu, you are too polite."
Xia Chunlai chuckled, stood up and shook hands with Hu Fei, "I know you are a busy man. Now the provincial party committee attaches great importance to the construction and development of Yiyang. Especially after the illegal fund-raising case, the current situation of Yiyang has particularly troubled the province.
The committee leaders are very worried."
"As the mayor, you have a heavy burden on your shoulders."
"Yes, Director Xia, the burden on my shoulders is very heavy, and I feel a lot of pressure."
Hu Fei sighed and said, "Our construction and development in Yiyang still need the strong support of your National Development and Reform Commission. Old leader, you have to help me. The five million people in Yiyang City are counting on you."
"Mayor Hu, we are old friends. If I can help you, I'll be happy to help you."
Xia Chunlai laughed, "However, we at the National Development and Reform Commission also have our own difficulties. Various regions are asking us for projects, but this is something that the province must consider overall, and I cannot make the decision alone."
His voice paused, "Of course, your situation in Yiyang City is special. The construction and development in the past few years have lagged behind. The provincial party committee has also considered this aspect."
"So, when your city submitted the project proposal report for the new energy project, our National Development and Reform Commission immediately reassured you. In the future, as long as there are suitable projects, we will also give priority to your Yiyang City."
Although Xia Chunlai had a business-like attitude, Hu Fei also knew that he had already helped a lot, otherwise it would have taken a while just to go through the procedures.
"Old leader, I know you have helped us a lot."
Hu Fei chuckled, took out a cigarette and handed it to Xia Chunlai, "On behalf of the municipal party committee, government, and the five million people of Yiyang City, I would like to express my gratitude to you. I will have a few drinks with you soon."
The food and wine were served quickly.
After a few glasses of wine, the conversation started to get interesting. In addition, when the two of them were in Yongzhou City, their relationship was also very good. Now that they are drinking together, the conversation is naturally full of excitement.
When Xia Chunlai was transferred from the position of secretary of the Yongzhou Municipal Party Committee to director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, it was also to attack the deputy governor. However, due to fate, he ended up in this position.
After all, the number of seats at the deputy provincial level is limited, and there are too many department-level cadres suitable for promotion in the province. There are more monks than meat.
Especially since Xia Chunlai was the former provincial leader, it was normal for Wang Maoliang to hang him out.
Moreover, Xia Chunlai worked step by step at the grassroots level. It is not easy to get to this stage. He is not young at all. If he persists for a few more years, it is hard to say whether he can retire at the deputy provincial or ministerial level.
"Hu Fei, I heard that your father-in-law is coming back to serve as secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection?"
Xia Chunlai lowered his head and flicked the ashes from his cigarette, then raised his head and glanced at Hu Fei.
"Well, he should be taking office at the provincial two sessions this year."
Hu Fei smiled and nodded. Xia Chunlai is the director of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. He has been in the officialdom for so many years and has a wide network of contacts. Such news cannot be hidden from him.
"Secretary Qian's reputation in our Jiangnan officialdom is excellent."
Xia Chunlai chuckled, "Now Secretary Wang of the Provincial Party Committee is preparing to rectify our Jiangnan officialdom, and we need a right-hand man like Secretary Qian. It's a pity, I'm old."
"Director Xia, you are too modest. You are still young, and Secretary Wang is also a very talented person."
Hu Fei chuckled and reached out to pick up the wine glass, "Especially now is a critical period for the development of our Jiangnan Province. The importance of the National Development and Reform Commission in this process is self-evident."
"Okay, you don't need to comfort me. I know my own affairs."
Xia Chunlai sighed, "Hu Fei, sometimes the most important steps in life are those few steps. Once you make a wrong step, you won't have the chance to start over again. I'm contented to be able to go to the CPPCC to support my retirement in this life."
Hu Fei picked up the wine glass and took a sip without saying anything. He knew that Xia Chunlai was lamenting that he had not chosen the right position at the beginning, but it was a pity that he did not have a chance to start over in life.
Xia Chunlai's so-called going to the CPPCC to retire, naturally does not really mean going to the provincial CPPCC to idle away. He just no longer expects to serve as an actual deputy provincial leading cadre. Being able to retire with deputy provincial level benefits has become his last hope.
Too ambitious.
However, who in the officialdom can not be wild?
At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Lin Kang got up and went to open the door.
"Secretary-General Wang, please come in, please come in."
Lin Kang stepped aside and invited Wang Haocheng to come in with a smile.
"Director Xia, Mayor Hu, good evening."
Wang Haocheng chuckled and walked in with a smile on his face, "I'm here to propose a toast to the two leaders."
"Don't dare, don't dare, Secretary-General Wang, you are the leader of the provincial party committee."
Hu Fei chuckled and stood up to greet him. No matter whether it was a chance encounter today or whether Wang Haocheng had other agendas, but when Wang Haocheng came over to toast now, he would always greet him with a smile.