Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 620 - 576: Wanghai New Port (Request for Monthly Tickets)_1

Chapter 620: Chapter 576: Wanghai New Port (Request for Monthly Tickets)_1

Wanghai New Port?

Yi Chang furrowed his eyebrows, a gesture noticed by Tian Xujian, who also become dissatisfied. In a serious tone, he asked, “What is it, Secretary-General Yi? Is there something you want to say?”

This remark made Yi Chang break into a cold sweat. At this moment, Yi Chang truly understood the taste of the words that his predecessors had warned him about. Is there anything more distressing, more tiresome than when the Secretary-General and the Secretary are not on the same page?

True, Tian Xujian couldn’t just dismiss him because of it. But he could sideline him, and make his life difficult. After all, the Secretary-General’s job was essentially to serve the leaders.

Immediately, Yi Chang adjusted his attitude, lowering his head slightly, saying, “Secretary Tian, you misunderstand me. That’s not what I meant. My question was, do you have any particular requirements regarding the choice of secretary?”

“No hurry for the secretary. You can preliminary select a few candidates first, then I’ll have a look.” Tian Xujian replied casually, making it clear that he did not want to discuss the matter of the secretary. It was obvious that Tian Xujian did this out of distrust for Yi Chang, intending to become better informed before making a decision.

Finishing his statement, Tian Xujian stood up, with his hands behind his back, and said, “Secretary General Yi, the matter of inspecting Wanghai New Port is decided, please make arrangements.”

His tone was instilled with an undeniable authority. Then, with great composure, he slowly exited the office.

Left alone in the Secretary’s office, Secretary-General City Committee Yi Chang, was filled with a sense of helplessness and bitter smile. It was said, one rank up and you could oppress people to death.

Wanghai New Port was the highlight of Wanghai City’s economic development. The Wal-Mart Group had invested tens of billions to build Wanghai New Port into a world-leading seaport. This was the government’s key project. Now, if Secretary Tian were to go there recklessly, what if…

The outcome was something Yi Chang dared not to think about. He clearly understood Mayor Nie’s character. On small matters, Mayor Nie was easygoing and pleasant, but on significant issues, Mayor Nie would never back down. If anything were to happen, he would end up in an awkward situation.

After some consideration, Yi Chang decided to notify Mayor Nie in advance. Between Tian Xujian and Mayor Nie, Yi Chang eventually chose to side with Nie Zhenbang. For Yi Chang, this was the best choice. As a standing committee member and Secretary-General of the municipal party committee, even if life was a little hard, as long as he did not give Tian Xujian any pretext to hold against him, replacing him wouldn’t be an easy task. After all, he was managed at a provincial level, and the opinion in the provincial committee couldn’t be decided solely by Tian Xujian.

But if he offended Mayor Nie, he would truly have no place in Wanghai City. Simply because Tian Xujian would neither appreciate nor trust him. This was his only choice, there was no other way.

Pulling out his phone, Yi Chang dialed Nie Zhenbang’s office, “Chief Li, is the Mayor available now? This is Yi Chang. I have a matter that I would like to report to the Mayor.”

Nie Zhenbang was not surprised by Yi Chang’s call. He was well aware of Tian Xujian’s character – a careful and cautious person. To put it another way, he was narrow-minded. Such a person would not have the audacity to make use of cadres left behind by his predecessor.

In fact, this was the tragedy of Tian Xujian. Yi Chang’s official position was not something he could simply replace at will. Rather than having Yi Chang siding with him, he could have taken a gamble. Unfortunately, Tian Xujian simply did not have the courage to gamble.

Answering the call, Nie Zhenbang maintained a friendly and pleasant attitude. His tone was filled with delight, giving off a sense of being valued and appreciated.

Smiling, he said, “Old Yi, what can I do for you?”

Even though it seemed like a simple address, it conveyed strong familiarity. Now, Nie Zhenbang had become exceedingly skilled in such matters, a skill that couldn’t be learned in Jingcheng.

At this moment, Yi Chang was also pleased, and even somewhat excited. The Mayor’s words indicated that he was considered one of his own. Compared to this, An Guoyu was also appointed by the predecessor, but he had gained the full affirmation and trust from the Mayor. It was said, comparisons were odious and now the distinction was clear.

After sighing, Yi Chang pulled himself together and said in a low voice, “Mayor, I want to report to you. Just now, Secretary Tian asked me to arrange something. Tomorrow morning, he wants to visit Wanghai New Port for an inspection. I want to know if…should we let him go?”

This statement directly conveyed Yi Chang’s determination to side with him. Nie Zhenbang was also delighted. The presence of a Secretary-General beside Tian Xujian, who was on his side, was definitely a matter of joy for him. This was equivalent to placing a restraint, a ticking time bomb beside Tian Xujian.

Tian Xujian was going to visit the Wanghai New Port. This news put Nie Zhenbang into deep thought. He was certain that Tian Xujian wouldn’t be coming to Wanghai to assist him. The importance of the Wanghai New Port to Wanghai City was paramount and not a place anyone could easily intervene.

However, it was legitimate for the party secretary to want to inspect the port. After all, he hadn’t expressed any dissenting opinions yet. How could they already assume his intentions to be negative?

After deliberation, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Old Yi, let Secretary Tian go if he wishes. If he doesn’t, it will create difficulties for you. People may even criticize you for negligence. The proper arrangements still need to be made.”

Nie Zhenbang’s words deeply touched Yi Chang. He felt reassured working under Mayor Nie, unlike with some leaders who only cared for themselves without considering the hardships of their subordinates.

Without further delay, Yi Chang nodded and said, “Yes, Mayor, I will definitely act according to your instructions.”

After hanging up the phone, Nie Zhenbang sank into deep contemplation. He wondered what Tian Xujian was up to, as there was an eerie vibe to his actions.

Regardless of the circumstances, they had to proceed cautiously. The newly appointed party secretary had every right to inspect and do his research – he couldn’t be refused nor was it possible to do so. Besides, refusing him would give Tian Xujian a reason to replace Yi Chang. As for the matter of Wanghai New Port, Nie Zhenbang decided to remain inactive and see what Tian Xujian would do.

It didn’t mean he wouldn’t be prepared. The most suitable person for this, even after her marriage to Yang Anbang and the subsequent change in her temperament, was still Xiao Yali. Wanghai New Port was a crucial project for the Wal-Mart Group, and Xiao Yali was perhaps even more invested in its success than him.

Following this, Nie Zhenbang took out his private cell phone and dialed Xiao Yali’s number. As soon as she picked up, Xiao Yali’s voice came through, “Zhenbang, what made you take the time to call me today?”

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“Hehe, sister, I’m calling to discuss the matter of the Wanghai New Port,” Nie Zhenbang said with a smile.

Before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Yali raised her voice: “Zhenbang, what happened to the Wanghai New Port? Yang Anbang and I are not there, so you need to keep an eye on it. If anything goes wrong, you’ll be held responsible.”

“Sister, why are you so angry? Right now, I’m powerless. The new secretary has decided to inspect the port, and I cannot stop him. If there are any issues, I can’t speak up because of the restrictions inside the system. As the Deputy Secretary of Wanghai City, I still need to maintain the unity of the selected committee and uphold the authority of the Secretary,” Nie Zhenbang cried out in aggrievance.

On the other end of the line, Xiao Yali paused before laughing, “Ah, you’re making me take the heat, aren’t you? Do you think I can’t see through your scheme? You want me to help you pressure the new secretary, don’t you?”

Although Xiao Yali was not part of the system, being born into this type of family exposed her to such matters often. She understood Nie Zhenbang’s intentions without him having to explain. Before he could respond, Xiao Yali laughed, “But Wanghai New Port is indeed a significant investment for Yang Anbang and me, and we can’t afford any losses. I’ll take care of this. I’ll take a private jet to WangHai tonight. I want to see what this secretary is planning to do with Wal-Mart Group’s project.”

What a firecracker, Xiao Yali. Even after becoming a mother, her words still exuded an aura of dominance. This was the Xiao Yali they knew from years ago, a tomboy in Jingcheng.

With the phone call over, a smile cracked across Nie Zhenbang’s face. On the side, Li Jupeng puzzled over Nie’s intention, “Mayor, are we not preparing for the Wanghai New Port?”

Nie Zhenbang waved his hand dismissively. With Xiao Yali handling the situation, there was no need for further preparations. If Tian Xujian played nice, all would be well. If he tried to stir up any trouble, he would face embarrassment. “Jupeng,” Nie shook his head, “The Wal-Mart Group will take care of this directly. We don’t have to worry about it anymore.”

While Nie Zhenbang was planning, Yi Chang was carrying out his arrangements. After returning to his office, he called the car service to pick him up from the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse Hongyan Building at 8 a.m. the next morning. He then called Xiao Shanming from the City Public Security Bureau. The outlay for the secretary’s trip was all set. Afterwards, he coordinated with the TV Station to send an accompanying journalist. All this preparation was necessary and couldn’t be skipped. Following Nie Zhenbang’s instructions, Yi Chang didn’t hesitate in making flawless arrangements on every front.

For the accompanying leader, Yi Chang chose Liu Gaohua, the mayor and standing committee member. Liu Gaohua was always in charge of the affairs at Wanghai New Port, so his presence was a given.

Early the next morning, a convoy of three vehicles under the guidance of the Public Security Bureau stopped at the entrance of the Hongyan Building.

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