Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 594 - 550: Daring and Reckless (Second update, asking for votes) _1

594 Chapter 550: Daring and Reckless (Second update, asking for votes) _1

No sooner had the staff finished speaking than a black Audi A6, with the city committee's number two license plate, drove into the entrance of Tongping District's party compound. Following behind were a black Guangben car and a Jinbei commercial vehicle.

There was no time left. Mayor Nie's car had already entered the compound. At this point, any maneuver would not only be insignificant, but could also lead to a misunderstanding with Mayor Nie. If this led to Mayor Nie's ire, wouldn't that be self-destruction?

Cao Fenglin and Liang Haibo looked at each other, each seeing determination in the other's eyes. In such matters, it was always a case of every man for himself.

In the system, this was even more so. The responsibility primarily lay with Du Wei, neither Cao Fenglin nor Liang Haibo were going to shoulder that responsibility.

Parked the car, Li Jupeng quickly stepped out, ran to open the car door from the left, and greeted Nie Zhenbang to get out of the car. On the right side, An Guoyu, the secretary-general of the city government, also got out. In the car behind, followed by Jia Ping, the party secretary and director of Wanghai City Health Bureau.

Jia Ping was not a professional bureaucrat. On the contrary, his study had no connection to healthcare. He graduated with an undergraduate degree in finance, was assigned to work at Wanghai Health School, and through hard work, he rose from an ordinary teacher to vice-director level after the school was upgraded to Wanghai Medical Special. Later, he was transferred to serve as the party secretary and director of the Wanghai City Health Bureau.

In the commercial vehicle behind, there were reporters from WangHai Daily and Sea-view City TV Station. Nie Zhenbang cast a casual glance and unexpectedly found a familiar figure—the female journalist who had interviewed him at the airport last time. Unexpectedly, she had come along today as well.

Once the WangHai Daily and Sea-view City TV Station journalists had set up, Nie Zhenbang approached them. He shook hands with the leadership of Tongping District, his face adorned with a harmonious smile, which made him appear very refined and dignified.

Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Jiang Ruoxuan seemed rather dissatisfied. He pouted, muttering, "He's just like those fat cats. Even an inspection requires putting on airs."

"Hmm, the situation today is very strange. According to the arrangement of the news center of the TV station, Mayor Nie's schedule for today should not be like this. The station hastily pulling me here today is probably an unlucky business." Jiang Ruoxuan pondered.

City committee leaders' activities must be reported by news media journalists, unless the leader specifically requests not to be followed. Nie Zhenbang had considered this. Considering that the matters at the Health Bureau required some covert operation, not bringing journalists could give people a strange feeling, so Nie Zhenbang didn't cancel the report.

"Mayor, welcome you to inspect and give guidance to our Tongping District. Thank you Mayor, thank you city committee, and city government for your concern and support for our Tongping District." The Tongping District party committee secretary, Cao Fenglin, extended both hands to shake hands with Nie Zhenbang, speaking enthusiastically.

The choice of words was very accurate and apt, purposefully putting "Mayor" before "city committee, city government". It was a little trick that showed that Cao Fenglin was meticulous about details.

Beside him, the deputy secretary of the district committee and district chief, Liang Haibo, also smiled and said: "Mayor, the conference room is ready. Could you please listen to our district committee and district government's work report first?"

However, Nie Zhenbang waved his hand, smiling and saying, "I'll postpone listening to Tongping District's report for the moment. Cao Fenglin and Liang Haibo, you can come to my office tomorrow morning to report. Today, I've come specifically to inspect the working situation of the Health System, let's go to the Health Bureau first."

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However, Nie Zhenbang waved his hand, smiling and saying, "I'll postpone listening to Tongping District's report for the moment. Cao Fenglin and Liang Haibo, you can come to my office tomorrow morning to report. Today, I've come specifically to inspect the working situation of the Health System, let's go to the Health Bureau first."

He looked around and smiled, asking, "Has today's main character arrived yet?"

The refusal was something that Cao Fenglin and Liang Haibo had already anticipated. The two of them had now personally experienced Mayor Nie Zhen's working style. Although they had been rejected, they felt quite esteemed by Mayor Nie's proposal for them to report to his office tomorrow morning. As such, no matter the outcome of today's incidents, their careers wouldn't be greatly impacted.

Yet at this moment, Du Wei was still dealing with the incident at the People's Hospital of Tongping District, unable to get away. Going to the Health Bureau now, there would be nobody to receive them. After exchanging looks, it was District Chief Liang Haibo who spoke up: "Mayor, the situation is as follows. Last night, a patient died at the People's Hospital of Tongping District. Now, the family members have gathered at the hospital and their emotions are quite high. The scene is quite chaotic. Comrade Du Wei is currently dealing with it."

In this era, hospitals have gradually started to initiate reforms of self-financing medical system. However, this system was not implemented successfully. After the reform, hospitals were purely pursuing economic benefits, leading to the difficulties of seeing a doctor and the high cost of medication, causing a strain in the doctor-patient relationship. Was the doctor-patient relationship so tense just at the beginning?

Thinking this, Nie Zhenbang asked seriously, "What's going on? Is it the hospital's responsibility?"

Before Liang Haibo and Cao Fenglin could respond, they continued, "Saving the dying and healing the injured, that's the hospital's responsibility. If it's a case of medical malpractice, it should be addressed through proper channels. Now, what's happening? Disturbing the normal order of the medical institution. Making a ruckus. Who are the relatives of the deceased?"

Liang Haibo quickly responded, "Mayor, the deceased's surname is Li, he's from our Tongping District, the father of Li Dongjiang, general manager of the East Stream Company."

Li Dongjiang?

Upon hearing this name, Nie Zhenbang froze. This name had been circling his mind the night before, it was the name on the whistleblowing letter. Looks like it really was destiny, he initially intended to come here to assess the situation, he didn't expect this sudden opportunity. Immediately, Nie Zhenbang said, "Let's go, to the People's Hospital of Tongping District."

The distance from the Tongping District Committee complex to the People's hospital wasn't far. You just cross the highway in front of the district committee gate, turn left into a narrow lane about 200 meters away, go about two miles down the lane, and there's the People's Hospital of Tongping District. This lane at the entrance of the hospital is also known as Cross Lane.

If Mayor Nie needs to go the district hospital, even during normal times, he would require a police escort. Under the current circumstances, the need for police is even greater.

Cao Fenglin personally called, Zhao Zhuobin, the chief of the Tongping District Public Security Bureau, rushed over. Nine cars, all heading towards the People's Hospital of Tongping District. Once they entered Cross Lane, the road ahead, which was initially over six meters wide, had already been blocked by cars. There were quite a few young men gathered on both sides, on a hot summer day, many of whom were shirtless. Covered in various types of tattoos, it was as if a tattoo art convention was being held.

The crowd had blocked the road on the outskirts. At the extreme end, the police had put up a cordon, on both sides, there were a number of officers monitoring the development of the situation.

At this moment, beads of sweat had already formed on Zhao Zhuobin's forehead. He had not expected Mayor Nie to come for an inspection, or for Li Dongjiang's father to die in the People's Hospital last night.

If it weren't for his secret support, would Li Dongjiang, a businessman, dare act like this? Zhao Zhuobin had gathered some intelligence regarding this issue. The fact is, Li Dongjiang's father died a natural death. Even a third class a-level hospital, let alone a second-class a-level hospital, would be unable to help a cancer patient, even if they were in a major hospital in Jingcheng.

Zhao Zhuobin immediately strode up the moment he got out of the car. Right now, he needed to get Li Dongjiang and his men to withdraw as soon as possible. Any leader who saw such a level of arrogance would be taken aback, and if one thing led to another, one can't even begin to process the consequences.

Zhao Zhuobin lifted the cordon and walked in the moment he reached the cordon. He loudly shouted, "Where's Li Dongjiang? You lot, get Li Dongjiang over here right now. Does he truly think his father is the most important man in the world? Obstructing the road, disturbing the normal order of a medical institution. He thinks he's right in doing so?"

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The hoodlums guarding the perimeter are all Li Dongjiang's henchmen. There is no way they would recognize Zhao Zhuobin. Looking at the man in front of them babble nonsense, they were immediately set off. Among them, a sturdy hoodlum with a Coiled Dragon tattoo immediately jumped off the hood of a car, walked to Zhao Zhuobin, and gripped his collar, angrily shouting, "Who the hell do you think you are, meddling in Brother Dong's business?"

Zhao Zhuobin, the dignified chief of the Public Security Bureau and Vice District Head of Tongping District Government, was trembling with anger. He had never been insulted like this by a street thug.

Zhao Zhuobin was furious and shouted, "Get out, I'm Zhao Zhuobin. Tell Li Dongjiang to clear out this place immediately. Everybody knows what disease his father had. He even dares to blackmail the government."

Two policemen on guard duty nearby recognized their boss and rushed over. Even without any prior conversation, they knew him from bureau meetings. Seeing their big boss being insulted, they stepped forward shouting, "What are you guys doing? This is Deputy District Head Zhao,step aside immediately."

Just as Zhao Zhuobin was speaking, Nie Zhenbang, escorted by Cao Fenglin and Liang Haibo, also walked up. The mighty local government officials, even the chief of the Public Security Bureau, couldn't manage a few street thugs. This darkened Nie Zhenbang's expression, "This is absurd, what kind of law and order does Tongping District maintain? Even street thugs don't fear the government anymore."

PS: Had to go out in the afternoon. Only got back a bit past 6. Here's the second update, the third will be around 10. Striving to finish the fourth before midnight, kindly request your votes of support. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote on qidian.com, your support is my biggest motivation.)