ryethenovel Chapter 213 Don't panic.
Chapter 213 Don't panic.
Secretary Bai Yang raised his wrist, frowned slightly, and glanced at his watch.
"hiss--
Camphor trees.
It's probably not going to work out today.
I'm going back to the city this afternoon for a meeting.
Next time, next time.
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, Bai Yang saw that Zhou Xiangzhang's expression was unusually unpleasant, so he quickly got up, fearing that Zhou Xiangzhang would lash out on the spot and say something offensive.
"Secretary Bai, let me see you off." Dawei followed.
Zhou Xiangzhang was in despair at this moment. She had forgotten basic etiquette and sat blankly on the sofa, not even going out to see Secretary Bai Yang off.
Dawei, who was walking hurriedly down the corridor, turned his head and glanced at the door of Zhou Xiangzhang's office. Seeing that Lao Zhou hadn't followed him out, Dawei's face turned slightly cold. He could tell that Zhou Xiangzhang was on the verge of a breakdown.
"Secretary, watch out for the steps."
David quickly followed, spreading his arms to guide the poplar tree down the stairs.
As Secretary Bai was about to go down the stairs, he glanced at Zhou Xiangzhang's office. Seeing that Old Zhou hadn't come out to see him off, his face darkened. After going down a few steps, he stopped and looked at Dawei.
Dawei smiled politely and boldly met Secretary Bai Yang's gaze.
"Comrade Dawei, the situation in Yuanshan County is very complicated. You've worked hard."
"Thank you for your concern, leaders. As a Party cadre, isn't it our duty to rise to the challenge? No matter how complicated it is, I'm not afraid."
A hint of goodwill flashed in Bai Yang's eyes, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly: "You are a capable person."
"Secretary Xie approves."
The two continued downstairs.
Dawei could sense that, after their brief interaction, Bai Yang had gradually come to accept him.
It's clear that Bai Yang and Chen Tiecai are definitely not on the same path.
In that case, Meihua City hasn't reached the point of complete chaos yet.
I watched Bai Yang leave.
David prepared to return to his office.
After Bai Yang got on the bus, he sent a text message to Cai Zhenjie.
"Secretary Zhengjie, I have spoken with Zhou Xiangzhang and Chen Dawei."
Currently, the situation in Yuanshan County is relatively stable and under control; the two do not have any irreconcilable conflicts.
Chen Tiecai instructed Bai Yang to put some pressure on Chen Dawei, so that Chen Dawei might back down.
Bai Yang's report was a tactful way of telling Cai Zhengjie and Chen Tiecai that he had done what he could to help, that he had come to Yuanshan County and spoken with people, but to no avail.
"Secretary Bai, shall we go back to the city?" Bai Yang's driver asked.
"No, let's head towards Wufeng. There's a really good physiotherapy clinic there. My back has been sore lately, so I'll get some treatment before we go."
"Eh."
Bai Yang is very vigilant. Currently, two forces in Yuanshan County are locked in a fierce battle, which has even implicated high-level leaders in Meihua City.
He was originally an outsider, but Cai Zhengjie forcibly dragged him into it.
Fortunately, I wasn't deeply involved. At this point, it's wise to stay away and not get involved any further.
Zhou Xiangzhang, who had been sitting on the sofa in a daze, was startled when the cigarette between his fingers burned out and the cigarette butt stained his fingers.
Look around.
Dawei and Secretary Bai Yang have both left.
I took a tissue to wipe the sweat from my forehead, and when I went out into the corridor, it was still deserted.
In the large office of the county party committee, many young cadres were chatting about work-related matters.
The air conditioner unit hanging on the wall behind the window was buzzing loudly, which was quite irritating.
The July sun was scorching, shining directly on Zhou Xiangzhang's thinning hair, causing an itch that annoyed her greatly, and she couldn't help but scratch her head.
Waaah.
Zhou Xiangzhang's phone vibrated.
Upon opening it, I saw a text message from Mayor Chen Tiecai.
"I've done everything I was supposed to do."
"Camphor tree, the time for a decision has come."
In a text message, it's impossible to say much.
This means that Chen Tiecai has helped him in every way he could.
They brought in leaders from the municipal party committee and also arranged for people from the municipal bureau to deal with Zheng Zhiguo.
But I still couldn't get it working.
This shows that Zhou Dongliang's matter has reached the point of causing widespread public outrage and resentment.
Everyone has their own set of standards, and Zhou Dongliang has crossed the line for most people. More and more people are hoping that something bad will happen to Zhou Dongliang.
Even if we try to protect it with strong measures, it will be in vain.
It's not that Chen Tiecai didn't want to help, it's just that this matter couldn't be suppressed, and even if Cai Zhengjie intervened, the result would be the same.
The so-called "choice" actually means that Zhou Xiangzhang has to "cut off his own arm like a hero."
Either sacrifice the son, or sacrifice Zhou Xiangzhang.
He's reached a point where he has to choose between two options.
There's another layer of meaning: if Zhou Dongliang gets into trouble, Zhou Xiangzhang shouldn't blame Chen Tiecai; he's already done his best.
Zhou Xiangzhang deleted the text message, put away her phone, squinted at the azure sky, and felt utterly hopeless.
A short man approached him: "Secretary Xiangzhang."
Zhou Xiangzhang turned his head and saw that it was someone from the Logistics Support Section of the City Hall Building.
"Why are you here?"
Mayor Chen asked me to pass on a message to you.
"Um……"
The man leaned closer, and his voice became even lower.
"He will try to get the Municipal Bureau involved in your son's matter."
Even if they are caught, their punishment will be reduced as much as possible.
It's estimated that it won't take more than ten years.
Even in prison, we can still operate, so please don't worry too much.
There are our people inside; your son will not suffer.
If things go well, it's common to get a reduction in sentence by three to five years.
When Chen Dawei leaves office, no one will care about this matter anymore, and your son can then be released.
The mayor told you not to panic.
Zhou Xiangzhang looked at the other person with a gloomy expression, her eyes dull and lifeless.
He didn't say anything, just stared blankly at the other person.
After the man finished speaking, he nodded slightly to Zhou Xiangzhang and immediately turned and left.
Zhou Xiangzhang looked at the building on the left side of the courtyard.
At the entrance to the county government office on the second floor, Zhao Kui went in with some documents to find Wu Maocai.
Two colleagues from the Finance Bureau walked out of the county magistrate's office; they must have just finished discussing some work.
Everyone, from top to bottom, is busy.
This compound, which once revolved around him and whose leaders were completely subservient to him, has unknowingly changed its appearance. Especially with Li Taoying gone, he seems more like an idle outsider.
"Is this all the loss...?"
Zhou Xiangzhang was still unwilling to give up. After mentally preparing herself, she quickly went downstairs, crossed the corridor between the two buildings, and arrived at the first floor of the county government building.
I climbed the steps and went up to the second floor.
"Secretary Xiangzhang"
"Hello, Secretary."
The people coming down the stairs greeted him.
Zhou Xiangzhang didn't look at them, but simply nodded slightly in response.
Turn left on the second floor, and you'll find County Magistrate Chen Dawei's office.
To reach Chen Dawei's office, you first have to pass through an even smaller room, which is the office of liaison officer Zhao Kui.
Zhao Kui was behind him, having just come out of Wu Maocai's office.
"Hello, Secretary Xiangzhang." Zhao Kui jogged over, carrying the materials.
Zhao Kui would generally go through everyone who wanted to see the county magistrate, even if it was Zhou Xiangzhang.
"Oh, Xiao Zhao, I'm looking for County Chief Chen."
"Okay." Zhao Kui quickly went to knock on the door.
"Come in," came Dawei's voice from inside the house.
"County Chief, Secretary Xiangzhang is here." Zhao Kui extended his arm and invited Zhou Xiangzhang in.