"Jieming, I heard that the representative for your group of agricultural support cadres to make a statement has been changed to a cadre from the provincial transportation department?" Gu Xixi's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Cheng Jieming felt a bit dejected or disappointed. Faced with such a result, what could he do even if he was unwilling?
"It's fine, don't take it to heart. Whether you make the statement or not, I still believe in you!" Gu Xixi laughed and comforted him.
In the past few days, with the help of the things recorded in the black notebook, Cheng Jieming had foreknowledge in many matters. But at this moment, he suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness. Because, facing the strong system, as an ordinary clerk, this foreknowledge was not omnipotent. No matter how unwilling he was, he was helpless.
This was the only result Cheng Jieming got after deep thought.
"Shall I treat you to dinner today? My colleague gave me a discount coupon for spicy shrimp. Shall we try it?"
Seeing Gu Xixi's careful concern, Cheng Jieming felt a bit ashamed. How could you, a man, be so easily defeated by such a small matter? How can you give Gu Xixi happiness and carve out a place for yourself in Tianyuan City with this mentality?
Thinking of this, Cheng Jieming's mood improved: "Thank you, dear. But tonight, you have to comfort my wounded heart!"
The two of them exchanged some sweet words and then reluctantly hung up the phone.
Cheng Jieming felt much better. After drinking some water, Cheng Jieming suddenly thought of the report material Feng Changhai had given to Li Zhonghua.
Would Li Zhonghua notice the part he had added to the material?
"Jieming, Director Dong asked you to go to his office," Xiao Huang walked in and said softly to Cheng Jieming.
Cheng Jieming was lost in thought, and Xiao Huang's words made his heart skip a beat. In the past few days, Dong Huacheng had tried every means to mend their relationship. Now, suddenly giving him orders, Cheng Jieming began to think the worst.
There was a high chance that something was about to happen!
And the result of that happening was clear to Cheng Jieming. Once he lost Li Zhonghua's protection, his position in the department would be even more awkward than when Chen Binsouth had just left.
But Cheng Jieming did not regret it. Thinking of the records in the black notebook, Cheng Jieming felt that if he did not even do this reminder, he would be betraying his conscience.
I laugh to the sky with my sword raised, leaving my liver and gallbladder on the Kunlun Mountains!
When he was in school, Cheng Jieming read these two lines of poetry and once wondered why the author would give up his comfortable life and burn his life like a moth. Now, Cheng Jieming suddenly understood. This is what is called righteousness, which cannot be avoided! Although he could not give up himself for righteousness, he could not forgive himself if he did not do what he could.
"Xiao Huang, what does Director Dong want me for?" Cheng Jieming was now calm. Since he couldn't avoid it, he would face it bravely.
Xiao Huang had been in the unit for two years longer than Cheng Jieming. They had a good relationship. Although he had a vague feeling that Cheng Jieming might be in trouble, after seeing Cheng Jieming's magical changes in the past two days and looking around, he quietly reminded him: "Jieming, it seems that Director Li just had a big temper tantrum!"
Sure enough, it was a problem with Li Zhonghua! After feeling a bit regretful, Cheng Jieming followed Xiao Huang to the office.
In the large office, Dong Huacheng was smoking leisurely, his mind racing. At this moment, he had basically grasped the cause and effect of the matter, and a sense of vindication suddenly arose in his heart: I, Hu San, am back!
Cheng Jieming, these past few days, you've been playing tricks, making things complicated, more mysterious than a play. Scaring me to think I had offended you, living on edge, now it's good, this time Li Boss made a fool of himself at the provincial party committee, hehe, you're in for it!
Even if Li Boss successfully smoothed things over, you won't have a good face. Damn, weren't you so arrogant these past two days? I'll see how arrogant you'll be in the future, and I'll see how you treat me and Feng Changhai. I can turn the tables today!
"Director Dong, Jieming is here!" Xiao Huang pushed the door and walked in with Cheng Jieming, speaking softly.
Dong Huacheng waved at Xiao Huang, then picked up the pen on the table and started scribbling, looking very busy. There were quite a few people in the large office, all looking at Cheng Jieming.
From Dong Huacheng's behavior, Cheng Jieming could tell what he was up to. Since the matter had already happened, he sat down on a sofa calmly and leisurely picked up his water cup for a drink.
Dong Huacheng glanced at him from the corner of his eye and felt his thoughts were empty and his heart dry, with no desire to guide him patiently!
Dong Huacheng slammed the pen on the table and pointed at Cheng Jieming, shouting fiercely: "Cheng Jieming, you're a college graduate, did you only learn this much in college? I ask you, in the past half year, have you learned anything in society or just wasted it on dogs?"
Cheng Jieming looked at Dong Huacheng's fierce expression and snorted inwardly, but retorted: "Dong Huacheng, I call you Director Dong out of respect. I ask you to clean your mouth before you speak, or else, aren't you polluting the environment? I remember Director Li emphasized many times that young people should be modest and cautious, not only learning from books but also from leaders and colleagues. I will consult Director Li about your words. I want to know if the environment I'm learning in is a zoo or a water department!"
Dong Huacheng almost fainted. This Cheng Jieming was really too damn vicious, throwing himself into the fire at such a time! Even if I call you a dog, what can I do, you have to drag in Director Li!
Damn, even if Director Li can see that this guy is just sowing discord, he will still have an opinion on my harsh words. The increasingly angry Dong Huacheng said in a fit of rage: "Cheng Jieming, don't talk nonsense. I have to ask you, did you tell Director Feng this information?"
"Yes, I told Director Feng." Cheng Jieming glanced at the paper and said calmly.
"Cheng Jieming, are you sure you said it?" Dong Huacheng's laugh was short and cold, his face a bit sinister, like a killer lurking in the dark, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment.
Cheng Jieming looked at Dong Huacheng's dark face and smiled: "I, Cheng Jieming, have nothing to hide. These records are what I conveyed to Director Feng."
"Cheng Jieming, when Director Li asked you to pass on the material, he didn't ask you to convey these things. Tell me, what is your intention?" Dong Huacheng stood up and looked down at Cheng Jieming: "Do you know how much damage your irresponsible words have caused to our water department?"
Cheng Jieming put on a surprised look: "This content is exactly what Director Li asked me to convey to Director Feng. What's the problem with that?"
"Cheng Jieming, I can forgive your faults, but I can't tolerate your mistakes. Don't act crazy here. I'll tell you directly, I order you to stop working immediately, right now! Write down the details of what happened and wait for the leadership to decide on the next steps."
Dong Huacheng wanted to slam the table and curse, but he held back, waving at Cheng Jieming: "Submit your explanation to me this afternoon!"
Watching Cheng Jieming leave, Dong Huacheng's lips curled into a smile. Although Cheng Jieming's words made him a bit uncomfortable, his own performance made him feel elated and extremely satisfied.
You think you're so great? I'll make you write a self-criticism, and you have to submit it this afternoon. Now that you're in my hands, I'll make sure to give you a good lesson. Just go and beat your chest in frustration...
"Back then, my team just started, with only a dozen soldiers and seven or eight guns..." Dong Huacheng tapped his thigh lightly and couldn't help humming, feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction, like trampling a woman who defied his will, a mix of release and a bit of sadistic pleasure.
In the provincial party committee building, Li Zhonghua was quietly flipping through the content of the report material. At this moment, he was no longer thinking about how to handle the matter after returning, but how to report it next.
After all, this was the first time the new provincial party secretary, Liu, was listening to their water department's work report. To report to Secretary Liu, Li Zhonghua had made full preparations, afraid of any dissatisfaction from the leadership. Like the forestry department, it was said that the report material somehow offended Secretary Liu, and the person was scolded and came out in disgrace.
It was said that the man's position was now in jeopardy. Although Li Zhonghua was confident in his absolute authority in the water department, if it was known that the provincial party committee's top leadership was dissatisfied with him, he believed it wouldn't take long for people in the water department to start stirring things up. He would have to work hard to calm the situation and restore the water department's glory.
Sigh, this Cheng Jieming, is he really stupid or just pretending, to cause such a mess for me!
Just as Li Zhonghua was feeling frustrated, a young man with a fair complexion came into the room and said: "Director Li, Secretary Liu is asking for you."
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