vncnus Chapter 237 Feeling powerless?
Chapter 237 Feeling powerless?
This bastard Zhou Xiangzhang, does he really think he's the emperor of Yuanshan County?
Compared to the materials about Xie Changhe that Wu Maocai had collected before, Xie Changhe was nothing.
David continued scrolling down.
This also includes Xiao Lili's story; it states that 10 yuan was given to Xiao Lili for medical treatment.
David was puzzled when he saw this.
What illness is Xiao Lili being treated for that costs so much money?
Why should Zhou Xiangzhang pay this money again?
Xiao Lili looks very healthy, with a rosy complexion and charming demeanor. She doesn't look sick at all.
Sitting in his office, Zheng Zhiguo was extremely nervous. He could tell from Dawei's expression that this notebook must be the "protective charm" that County Chief Chen was looking for.
He was very worried that he might be on that list.
But this is something I can't ask directly.
Zheng Zhiguo took a quick drag of his cigarette, put down his teacup, and asked, "County Magistrate, is the item correct? Is it the one you're looking for?"
David quickly looked up at him, saw through his thoughts immediately, and closed the notebook.
That's right.
This is it.
Director Zheng…
David pursed his lips, blinked rapidly, and looked somewhat troubled.
"How could you do this...?"
He rubbed his fingers together on the closed notebook.
"The key thing is that you even let someone remember this, tell me..."
Dawei looked at him with a disappointed expression.
Zheng Zhiguo quickly got up and came over, extremely anxious: "It was only twice, not much money."
There was nothing we could do at the time, County Chief.
If I don't take it, he won't let me continue working.
You know that both County Chief Qiao and you have been dismissed.
At that time, I had no choice but to compromise; I was forced to accept it.
It's not my fault...
Zheng Zhiguo was so anxious he was about to cry.
I already hate Zhou Xiangzhang to death.
David sighed heavily, put the notebook away, and placed it in his briefcase, afraid that Zheng Zhiguo would snatch it away.
He placed the bag under the chair and gestured for Zheng Zhiguo to sit down.
Actually, Zheng Zhiguo's name wasn't in the notebook at all. Maybe he'll be found later. Dawei just tricked him, pretending he had something on him.
Unexpectedly, Zheng Zhiguo confessed immediately.
It is clear that those who have done wrong will never forget it.
"You've done a great job this time, and I'll remember it."
It's just the two of us in the house.
I'll tear out that page later.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Zhiguo immediately clasped his hands together and bowed deeply to Dawei with immense gratitude.
David suddenly became serious, raised a finger and said, "But there is one thing."
You must not make that mistake again.
The way of being an official is not to seek fame and recognition, but to be worthy of the people.
You get that money, but you don't dare spend it, and you can't sleep at night.
What does it mean?
You'll be climbing the ranks in the future, and you'll have more benefits than you can ever spend. The Party and the country have been good to us.
"To be any more greedy would be going too far."
Seeing Zheng Zhiguo nodding repeatedly, Dawei relaxed his tone and said, "As long as there aren't any major economic problems, you can continue in this position, understand?"
Zheng Zhiguo nodded even faster: "I understand, I absolutely understand."
Don't worry, I definitely won't accept these things again in the future.
This isn't just about thinking of myself.
I am one of your people, and I also have to consider you and everyone else.
If anything happens to me, I will be letting you down, and even more so, I will be letting down the organization that has nurtured me.
I understand.
He really forced me to do it back then.
"I'm innocent, County Magistrate!"
David gestured for him to stop talking: "Alright, alright."
Don't bring this up again.
Come over to my house for dinner tonight.
Go back and wash up, change into clean clothes, and say hello to your sister-in-law.
Director Wu also came.
Don't bring anything; everything is prepared at home.
"Don't bring anything with you, otherwise others will follow your example, and Secretary Yao Zhan will have a talk with me."
Hearing this, Zheng Zhiguo finally felt relieved. Since he could come home for dinner, it meant that County Chief Chen didn't intend to pursue the matter any further.
"Yes, ma'am."
Zheng Zhiguo drove away.
Dawei called Wu Maocai, and they returned to the City Garden residential area together.
Director Wu's wife, Qin Hongmei, was helping out at Dawei's house, preparing meals.
Today we're hosting guests at home, and we need to make a grand show of it. Dawei's dad, Chen Shouren, has come up with a menu of nine dishes.
The main dish placed in the middle is steamed grouper.
The meal was prepared, and Zheng Zhiguo arrived shortly afterward.
Dawei, Lao Wu, and Director Zheng took their seats.
Chen Shouren and Zhang Guifen followed Qin Hongmei to Wu Maocai's house downstairs for a meal.
"Uncle, Aunt, Sister-in-law, shall we come together?" Zheng Zhiguo greeted politely.
Chen Shouren replied with a smile, "Director Zheng, you guys eat. We'll go downstairs and eat with Hongmei and the others."
"I'm so sorry."
"Please don't say that, Director Zheng. Let's go downstairs to eat. We'll feel more at ease eating there. You're all talking about important matters; it wouldn't be appropriate for us to be there."
Old Wu's wife, Qin Hongmei, chimed in, "That's right! Please forgive us. We're just clueless housewives. If we sit at the same table with your leaders, we won't get enough to eat, hahaha~"
Wu Maocai patted Director Zheng on the shoulder and said, "It's fine with just the three of us. It's alright, it's alright."
Everyone in the family has come downstairs.
There were only three men inside.
Wu Maocai opened a bottle of Wuliangye and poured it for everyone: "Today is a good day."
It has to be white.
County Chief Chen, Director Zheng, please do as you please, I'll go first.
Since we're all colleagues, we won't toast each other separately.
I wish you continued success in your careers and that your prowess remains undiminished!
Old Wu downed the drink in one gulp. After finishing, his facial features were contorted, his eyes and nose wrinkled. The wine was powerful.
David chimed in with a toast: "Look at your blessing! What's wrong, Director Wu? Is he losing his edge now?"
Director Zheng laughed heartily and downed his drink in one gulp: "After 35, even your pee gets split, right?"
Wu Maocai covered his face with one hand and waved the other helplessly: "Don't mention it. Don't be smug. Just wait and see, it'll all be the same in a few years."
Zheng Zhiguo scoffed, "I can't! How could I possibly do that with my physique? I pass the physical fitness test on my first try every year."
David chimed in, "I don't know either. I'm very frugal and don't use things recklessly."
Wu Maocai chuckled coldly: "The scientists have already calculated it. The number of times we can use it is about the same. Every time we use it, it's one less time. It's just a matter of a couple of years earlier or later."
When men talk about this topic, they can't help but have a lot to say.
He got more and more excited as he talked.
Even if his urine stream splits, it doesn't matter; it won't affect Wu Maocai's inner longing.
The bottle of wine was emptied in no time.
David looked at the two men, whose faces were flushed, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I know you're both a bit restless right now, and so am I."
Please don't blame me, my two older brothers.
I can't be like Lao Zhou and the others, taking you guys out for a good time after drinking.
How about this...
I pretended I knew nothing.
Once you've eaten and drunk your fill, you can go about your business.
I can even cover for them with my sisters-in-law, okay?