Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 953 - 909 The Situation of the Hongjiang River

Chapter 953: Chapter 909: The Situation of the Hongjiang River

Chapter 953 -909: The Situation of the Hongjiang River

Fang Li and Liang Yuan, they were both astute individuals, one was the Director of the Central Office and the other a senior secretary. Outdoors, they were like provincial lords. The age difference between the two was not significant, just a few years apart. Nie Zhenbang was the youngest, having just turned 39 after the new year.

However, their prospects were incomparable to Nie Zhenbang’s. Reviewing Nie Zhenbang’s resume, from the start of his career to the present, he had extensive grassroots experience, a perfect track record, and corporate experience. In every aspect, he was impeccable, and now he was about to transfer to Hongjiang Province to take the top spot in the Provincial Party Committee. As this was a principal party position, his final weak point was now addressed.

This was a role that was red-hot with popularity, and even beyond that, headed towards a youthful vigor. As the saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Naturally, both Fang Li and Liang Yuan wouldn’t decline an invitation from Nie Zhenbang.

Soon after, Liang Yuan stepped out of the study. As a secretary, although his time wasn’t entirely his own, it wasn’t completely packed either, especially for a secretary of Liang Yuan’s level. In fact, if the leader wasn’t too busy, he had quite a bit of spare time.

Exiting the yard, a different car was waiting at the door—military licensed, within a certain small range. The checks were not as stringent when leaving. The car drove onto Da’an Avenue, which was not very far from Nie Zhenbang’s Dynasty. If one were to take the public bus, it would be about sixteen stops away. Now at eleven, both traffic and footfall had thinned. In less than half an hour, the car entered the underground parking lot of Dynasty directly.

Ever since Li Li Xue went abroad, to find a trustworthy person, she had specially transferred her brother, Li Chunshan, from the outside to manage everything at Dynasty.

Li Chunshan may not have been highly educated, but his prison experience had honed him to excel in the management of Dynasty. He had a knack for dealing with all sorts of people.

He knew exactly what to say to whom. Dynasty was frequented by officials, privileged sons, and aristocratic offspring, and Li Chunshan’s grasp of these interactions was spot on. To this day, after more than a decade since its opening, Dynasty had been Jingcheng’s top club, a testament to the significant roles played by the Li siblings, and now mainly attributable to Li Chunshan’s efforts.

Upon entering, the informed Li Chunshan came to greet them and said with a smile, “Gentlemen, right this way, please.”

Although Nie Zhenbang was Li Chunshan’s brother-in-law, genuinely so, Li Chunshan didn’t mention it. This kind of relation could be casually acknowledged within the family, but he was very mindful of it outside. In a club with many patrons, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble, although it didn’t seem like much of an issue now.

“Chun Shan, could you set it up for us? The seventh floor will do. Find a quiet private room. Also, what specialties or snacks do we have today? Bring some up for us. As for drinks,” arranged Nie Zhenbang, who was very familiar with the process.

Speaking of drinks, Nie Zhenbang glanced at Fang Li and Liang Yuan beside him and suggested, “Brothers, it’s already late. How about some red wine? It’s easier to digest.”

Fang Li and Liang Yuan both knew that dining was not the purpose here. They were all part of President Qiao’s inner circle, trusted subordinates in a small group gathering, which was the main point.

As the eldest, Fang Li immediately said with a smile, “Zhenbang has thought of everything. Then let’s go for red wine, but let’s skip the ’82s. The ’96s will do.”

Liang Yuan also laughed and said, “You truly deserve to be the Director of the Central Office. Your knowledge of wine certainly outstrips mine by more than just a little.”

Now, in the private elevator with no outsiders, Liang Yuan’s words carried a more relaxed and comfortable tone.

All three laughed heartily, and Fang Li joked, “Little brother, Liang the Secretary is mocking me. He hit the nail on the head with that remark, and here I am pretending to be humble.”

Nie Zhenbang also laughed and said, “Director Fang and Secretary Liang are both connoisseurs. Indeed, compared to the ’82 Lafite, the ’96 is only less famous, but when it comes to that year’s climatic conditions and the quality of the grapes, the ’96 is actually slightly superior. As for the taste, it naturally has a longer finish.”

The seventh floor was always bustling at Dynasty. The eighth floor wasn’t even a topic of discussion. Dynasty, catering exclusively to the party and governmental systems, only welcomed those affiliated with the system, which predestined the eighth floor to be less popular. Thus, the eighth floor of Dynasty served as an office space.

Moreover, since Li Chunshan took over the management of Dynasty, all the private rooms were numbered with sevens—such as 7017, 7027, 7037, 7047, and so on. On the seventh floor, there was a particular room that was not open to the public—room 7777. This room was always reserved, opened only for guests of the vice-national level or higher. Otherwise, it was Nie Zhenbang’s exclusive private room.

A few exquisite snacks were served, along with some regional specialties. For example, Xibei’s roast mutton, Chunan’s stinky tofu, and so forth.

On the side, there was also a pot of fragrant tea prepared.

Li Chunshan stood off to the side, ready to serve at a moment’s notice, yet Nie Zhenbang suddenly said, “Chun Shan, come over and sit. I’ll formally introduce you to someone. This is Fang Li, Brother Li, currently serving as the Director of the Central Office. Next to Brother Li is Liang Yuan, Brother Liang, the Secretary to the leader. From now on, in Jingcheng, if you have anything you need, you can turn to both brothers.”

Having said that, Nie Zhenbang continued, “Brother Li, Brother Liang, this is my uncle by marriage, Li Chunshan, who is now managing the Dynasty for me.”

This statement left Li Chunshan somewhat shocked, somewhat touched, and somewhat confused.

It, however, was all clear to Fang Li and Liang Yuan. With Nie Zhenbang’s entry into Hongjiang Province, it was as if one foot was already on the pedal, just waiting for that final push.

The affairs of Nie Zhenbang were no secret in the Jingcheng circle. If he were still secretive about it at this point, it would give the impression of pettiness.

To this extent, the Li family, which harbored the deepest grudges against the Nie family and Nie Zhenbang, was no longer stirring up much trouble now; no one was clinging to these issues. After all, which family did not have similar situations?

Li Chunshan now also took a seat, filled the cups for the three men, and poured a full cup for himself before saying, “Brother Li, Brother Liang, thanks to the light of my brother-in-law, Chun Shan toasts the two brothers. Here’s to you.”

He drained his cup in one gulp, followed by Fang Li and Liang Yuan who also finished theirs. Only then did Fang Li speak, “Such waste of heavenly treasure, what a waste indeed. Chun Shan, it’s a pity to have you drink this wine.”

All were skilled at lightening the mood, and after rounds of drinks and a variety of dishes, Li Chunshan also stood up at the proper moment, offered his apologies, and excused himself on the pretext of urgent matters to attend to, walking out.

As the CEO of Dynasty, Li Chunshan was actually quite at leisure. His departure was but to give them an opportunity to talk.

At that moment, Fang Li was swirling the contents of his crystal glass, the deep red liquid moving within it, incredibly dazzling under the light. The cup was carved from genuine, clear crystal.

“Tsk tsk, truly a luminous cup at the grape wine’s behest,” Fang Li suddenly waxed poetic.

The atmosphere was no longer as tense as before. That’s when Liang Yuan spoke up, “Brother, this time going to Hongjiang, it all depends on you.”

Nie Zhenbang’s mind stirred. The main reason he had invited Fang Li and Liang Yuan over was to probe into the situation in Hongjiang. Both of them had experience in the Inland Sea and knew much more and had clearer insights than himself.

He nodded then asked, “Brother Liang, is it true that Zhang Tianyue in Hongjiang Province really had a stroke?”

“Zhenbang, there’s no mistake about that,” Liang Yuan replied. “Zhang Tianyue isn’t young anymore. By all accounts, he’s 67 this year. He should have retired already, but considering his situation, he was kept on to finish this term, which is to say until the end of this year. His health was already failing. This time, there’s been quite a commotion in Hongjiang Province. Clearly, others are preparing for his departure before he has even stepped down, and in a moment of agitation, he suffered a stroke.”

Taking the baton from Fang Li, Liang Yuan continued, “Hongjiang Province is an old revolutionary base, and there are a few living ‘immortals’ in Jingcheng who fought in Hongjiang and have deep attachments there. Affairs in Hongjiang are no small matter. Moreover, Hongjiang is one of the national health resorts, and Lushan is a haven for summer retreat. Many elder comrades go there each year. The big shots of Hongjiang Province all have their own tactics. It’s a tough job.”

Nie Zhenbang reflected thoughtfully; it seemed that the issues in Hongjiang Province were still tangled up in the struggle for this position. After a pause, Nie Zhenbang said, “The governor of Hongjiang Province, if I remember correctly, hasn’t changed, still Liu Yong, right? Isn’t he also about to reach retirement age?”

Liang Yuan and Fang Li exchanged glances, showing a bit of helplessness. Nie Zhenbang knew too little about Hongjiang. Now, they began to worry about his future path.

In the end, it was Liang Yuan who broke the silence, “Younger brother, the trouble lies right here. Liu Yong is a cadre who grew up in Hongjiang, a grassroots man. But don’t underestimate him; his father and grandfather were fortress households in the past. So actually, Liu Yong is not much different from the descendants of prestigious families. The current issue is the dark struggle for these two positions, coupled with the fact that Liu Yong has many former subordinates in Hongjiang. Before stepping down, naturally, Liu Yong wants to pave a bright path for his people.”

Fang Li then added his thoughts, “In short, your transfer there has been decided by the leader, and now the situation in Hongjiang is dog eat dog, a real mess. If you’re not careful on this trip, you could become a target, which would be dangerous. Once in office, how to crack open the situation and stabilize Hongjiang will be the most important task for you. Looking ahead, Nie Zhenbang, I can only say, ‘The road ahead is long; its end is beyond sight. You must search high and low.'”

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