Rebirth of the Rising Sun

Like before, he walked into the Ruan family alone, but to his surprise, this time there was a stranger in the house besides the Ruan family, someone he had never seen before.

"Hello Uncle Ruan, you... are...good." Shenshou first shook hands with Ruan Jisheng, but when he saw Dong Ke, he didn't know what to do or what to address him.

"Haha, just call him Director Dong. He is a cadre from the provincial party committee." Ruan Jisheng took this opportunity to reveal Dong Ke's identity.

"Huh? Director Dong?" Zhou Xingxing was stunned when he heard that it was the director from the Provincial Party Committee. This was because he couldn't understand when his future father-in-law knew the director of the Provincial Party Committee. If he had this relationship, he wouldn't have stayed in the Organization Department of Dahu County for so many years and suffered so much.

"You must be Comrade Zhou Xingxing, hello. My name is Dong Ke, and I'm the director of the Inspection Department of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection." Dong Ke stretched out his hand to Zhou Xingxing with a forced smile on his face.

As for Dong Ke, if it wasn't for a case, he would not take the initiative to shake hands with a small clerk, especially one from a poor county.

Feeling that Dong Ke didn't seem very enthusiastic, even his smile was a little fake, Zhou Xingxing's first impression of him was not very good. When he heard that the other party's identity was the director of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, he immediately combined this person with the leader's case. He also heard that this time the leader's case was handled directly by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. Could it be that this person came here just to see him, just to get some words that were unfavorable to the leader? Thinking of this, Zhou Xingxing doubled his vigilance and spoke more carefully.

"Xiao Zhou, this is Director Dong from the Inspection Department of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. You may not know that he came to our Dahu County this time just to meet you and learn about the situation of County Chief Feng. Haha, Director Dong just said that County Chief Feng is really in trouble this time, and as his secretary, you should be implicated. But Director Dong and I are friends who can get along well with each other, so he decided to give you a chance. As long as you are willing to tell us some of the illegal and disciplinary violations committed by County Chief Feng, then when the case is closed, you will not only be innocent, but you will be credited with merit." Ruan Jisheng said to Zhou Xingxing with a laugh.

What do you mean by "we can still talk"? Actually, he and Dong Ke have only known each other for a short while. If Dong Ke had not been scheming and understood his mentality, and had not proactively promised to report to his superiors and ask for Ruan Jisheng's commendation, he would not have acted as a middleman in this matter.

Ruan Jisheng actually cared not about the credit given to him by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, but about telling others that he had always stood on the opposite side of Feng Sizhe's incident. This would surely attract the likes of those who were politically opposed to Feng Sizhe, so that when Feng Sizhe left Dahu County, he would not be seen as a member of Feng's faction, which would be more conducive to his survival in Dahu County. Moreover, he had just found an opportunity to call Deputy Secretary He Zhuhua. When Secretary He heard that the director of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection had arrived in Dahu County, he immediately instructed him to cooperate with him.

It was because of Secretary He's words that Ruan Jisheng decided to cooperate with Dong Ke's work. So he called Zhou Xingxing, wanting to ask his future son-in-law to stand in the same camp with him. This way, the power would be much stronger. Besides, with Zhou Xingxing's identity, what he said would be more credible.

Dong Ke revealed his identity, and Ruan Jisheng made it clear again. This time Zhou Xingxing finally understood the other person's intention to see him. He thought that he had already betrayed his leader once, and when the leader needed him the most, he chose to stay away. Although he just hid aside and did not do or say anything bad to the leader, he already felt that he was not a manly man. He had complained to his uncle Zhou Chunhai more than once for this matter. How could he still choose to go behind the leader and say bad things behind Feng Sizhe's back?

He had made up his mind that no matter what, he would not betray Feng Sizhe this time. He even had to stand firm and stand on the side of the leader. So when he spoke, his voice was much firmer. "Director Dong, right? You want to ask me some questions about County Magistrate Feng, right?"

"Yeah, that's right." Seeing that Zhou Xingxing made it clear, Dong Ke nodded naturally.

"Haha, regarding the question about County Magistrate Feng, as his secretary, I follow him every day. I can say that I know a lot about him, both in life and work. Last time, when County Magistrate Feng was sick and went to Kyoto for treatment, I accompanied him all the way. So if you want to ask County Magistrate Feng questions, you've come to the right person."

Listening to Zhou Xingxing saying that he and Feng Sizhe had such a close relationship, Dong Ke nodded with satisfaction. In fact, he also thought that as a director, taking the initiative to talk to a small clerk showed that he respected the other party very much. If he had some experience, he should know what to do.

"Well, very good. I hope Secretary Zhou can say something useful next. Don't worry, as long as what you say is true, effective and useful to us, I will definitely include your contribution in the report I submit to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection." Giving the other party a little sweetness appropriately can make others willing to act according to your ideas. This is also Dong Ke's usual way of doing things.

In Dong Ke's opinion, he has said what he should say and promised what he could promise. Seeing that Feng Sizhe is about to fall, this is the time when everyone pushes down the wall. People like Zhou Xingxing should be more proactive and try to do something to clear up the relationship between them. This will also be beneficial to his growth.

According to normal thinking, Dong Ke is not wrong to think so, but Zhou Xingxing has already done something wrong to Feng Sizhe once. Besides, County Magistrate Feng is not an ordinary county magistrate. He is a person with great skills, background and political vision. Zhou Xingxing will definitely not betray such a person again.

"I'm sorry, Director Dong, I think I can do what you said. Yes, I am County Magistrate Feng's secretary, and I know his work and life very well. But as far as I know, County Magistrate Feng is a very good leader, who works diligently and honestly, and is also strict with himself and has strong self-control in life. At least as far as I know, I have never seen County Magistrate Feng use his power to do anything illegal, and I have never seen County Magistrate Feng use his power to ask for any benefits for himself, or use his authority to pressure others and force others to do anything. This is my understanding of County Magistrate Feng. I say these words in front of you, and I would still say this in front of the big Discipline Inspection Commission."

With a serious face, Zhou Xingxing uttered these words one by one in a very resolute tone. After saying these words, Zhou Xingxing suddenly felt very comfortable and his mood became much more cheerful. He felt that this was what it felt like to be an upright person. It was a real pleasure to feel comfortable and happy.

Dong Ke's face became increasingly ugly because of Zhou Xingxing's words. He thought that since he had come here in person and Ruan Jisheng was there to help, this matter should be easy to handle. But who would have thought that this little secretary would be so ungrateful. "Comrade Zhou Xingxing, you must be responsible for every word you say."

"Of course I will take responsibility. I've already said it just now. No matter who asks me, I will say the same thing." Zhou Xingxing answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Xiao Zhou...you," Hearing that Zhou Xingxing did not give Dong Ke's face, Ruan Jisheng's face looked very ugly. He raised his hand and pointed at him, then slowly put it down. He was still just Ruan Xiaoqing's father, not related to Zhou Xingxing in any way, and he really had no power to order others to do anything.

Zhou Xingxing's answer completely made Dong Ke lose confidence. He waved his arm and walked out of Ruan Jisheng's house in a very unhappy manner. He knew that his goal of starting from Feng Sizhe's secretary had failed and was unlikely. He had no choice but to find other ways out. He heard that the local forces in Dahu County did not like Feng Sizhe, and the newly appointed deputy secretary of the county party committee, He Zhuhua, was also full of hostility towards Feng Sizhe. Maybe he could get something from these people.

Dong Ke left. Ruan Jisheng glanced at Zhou Xingxing, and said angrily, "Xiao Zhou, you are still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Don't get stuck in a rut when doing things. I think your uncle would be angry if he knew your answer today."

"I'm already grown up, and even my uncle can't order me to do anything. But now I really regret what I did a while ago. County Magistrate Feng is a good leader, a good county magistrate who is willing to work for the people. At the same time, his background is very impressive. Do you think you can defeat him based on what's happening right now? Haha, Uncle Ruan, you should listen to my advice and don't do anything to let County Magistrate Feng down, otherwise you will regret it later."

"Okay, okay, go back and think about it carefully." Ruan Jisheng saw that Zhou Xingxing actually wanted to teach him a lesson, and immediately his face was full of displeasure, and he waved his hand and drove Zhou Xingxing away. He didn't know that the development of the matter was just as Zhou Xingxing thought, and that this matter could not bring down Feng Sizhe at all.