Chapter Forty-Four: The Mayor's Daughter

  The iron-faced deputy minister stepped forward, not shaking hands with Director Hao first, but tightly grasping Chen Gong's hand. "Young man, thank you so much! If it weren't for your rescue that day, my daughter might have been in danger. What a coincidence to run into you here! Come over for dinner tonight, my daughter has been mentioning you every day at home. I was planning to call you all on the weekend and invite you over to play. Thank you again!"

  It turned out that this person was the father of Chen Wanrou, the girl who was rescued by Chen Gong and Huang Haibo that night. If Chen Gong was still worried about Shao Xingya's affairs not being handled perfectly earlier, now there were no obstacles at all. He believed that Chen Wanrou's father would give him face, after all, the Municipal Public Security Bureau was no longer asking questions.

  "Hello, Uncle. My friend and I also met by chance that day. We just helped out when we saw something unfair happening. Taking Wen Rou to the hospital is what party members like us should do." Chen Gong deliberately portrayed himself as having a heroic personality, and then mentioned his identity as a party member cadre, deepening the impression and goodwill of Chen Wen Rou's father towards him.

  Hao Director saw the two had a good relationship, and immediately took over the conversation, "Chen Gong, this is Vice Minister Chen of the Ministry of Public Security. You two are also 'one family' from 200 years ago. After listening to your conversation, I think you two really have fate. Vice Minister Chen, this is the son of Mayor Chen whom I mentioned on the phone yesterday, Chen Gong."

  Minister Chen was also surprised to learn of Chen Gong's identity, it turned out to be the same person, he was half a lifesaver for his own daughter, plus his family background, this favor I have to return.

  "Minister Chen thought for a few seconds, 'Little Chen, what Director Hao said yesterday is fine, I'll handle it with the Minister and it will be okay, but you have to promise me one thing.'"

  He actually had a condition, Chen Gong didn't care about that much, and didn't say anything else. Being able to solve Xiao Xingya's urgent problem was the top priority, even if it meant agreeing to ten things first. The result was an unexpected condition - asking Chen Gong and his friend (Huang Haibo) to go to his home for dinner tonight.

  After writing down Minister Chen's home address, Chen Gong didn't dare to delay the two leaders' precious time. "Those two leaders are busy with important matters, my friend and I will definitely visit Uncle Chen's house tonight. Oh, and one more thing, don't mention my identity to that friend of mine."

  Hao Bureau seemed to remember something, "Chen Gong, that Wu Team Leader has been suspended from his duties and is currently under full investigation. In short, no corrupt or lawless person will be spared."

  Director Hao and Minister Chen went to the conference room, while Chen Gong immediately entered the office excitedly to tell Xiao Xingya two good news, and also mentioned the incident of unintentionally saving Minister Chen's daughter. Xiao Xingya sighed that Chen Gong was indeed a lucky star, and they agreed to fly back to Fuhai together the next day.

  Chen Gong took advantage of the remaining time in the afternoon to go shopping for gifts for Wei Shuqin and Song Huiyun. Since his current financial situation was not wealthy, he bought a 2008 Huaxia National Olympic Games mascot made with partial gold that could be worn around the neck and had an Olympic Fuwa pattern badge. After some thought, he decided to buy two more, one for Xiao Xingya as well, since Chen Gong now sincerely regarded her as his sister. He also sent one to Chen Wenyue, which would serve as a blessing for her health, safety, and good fortune.

  Huang Haibo was also very excited after receiving Chen Gong's phone call, and went to the deputy minister's home as a guest. This is one of the highest leaders in his own public security system. Huang Haibo deliberately bought some fruit, knowing that leaders at this level are not short of good things, and showing a little kindness can make others feel good.

  Chen Wanrou slipped away from her high school's evening self-study session after learning that her benefactor would be coming to her home tonight, and returned home early in the afternoon to dress up.

  During the meal, Minister Chen also learned about the current work situation of Chen Gong and Huang Haibo. Chen Gong has become a leader of a town, and Huang Haibo is also a deputy director of a police station, both are young and promising.

  When Huang Haibo mentioned with difficulty that he wanted to go to the southern province and work with Chen Gong, Director Chen surprisingly agreed in one mouthful, and even said that after being transferred, he could consider a position as a department head or team leader. Huang Haibo was particularly excited.

  Unexpectedly, Chen Wanrou, although with a soft and weak name, and relatively poor physical condition, has great admiration for excellent police like her father. Huang Haibo is also considered to be experienced and knowledgeable at the grassroots level, and he unrestrainedly bragged about his "glorious deeds" to Chen Wanrou, both of them developing interest and affection for each other.

  When Chen Gong gave the golden amulet to Chen Wanrou, she immediately put it on and hoped that she could slowly recover. She also acknowledged Chen Gong, who shared the same surname as her, as her elder brother.

  Chen Gong returned home at 10 o'clock in the evening, and Chen Guohao and Li Xiuzhen were both awake, waiting for him in the living room, because they all knew that their son would leave home again tomorrow.

  "Dad, Mom, aren't you sleeping yet?" Chen Gong looked at his parents who were both in the living room, usually they would be watching TV in their rooms by this time.

  Li Xiuzhen glanced at Chen Guohao and said to Chen Gong, "Son, I just want to take a good look at you. You're leaving for the southern province again tomorrow, who knows when you'll be back. Your dad wants to have a talk with you too."

  "Mom, I'll definitely come back often after I leave this time. Who knows, maybe one day I'll bring a beautiful daughter-in-law back for you. Dad, is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

  Chen Guohao patted Chen Gong's shoulder, "Son, I've also had people investigate what you're doing in the southern province. So far, it's been average and stable, luck has played a big role too. You need to do more, seize this opportunity with your industrial park, and make something happen. Otherwise, you'll always be an empty shell without anything substantial inside, and there won't be any major development."

  It seems that Chen Guohao also conducted an investigation and analysis of Chen Gong's development, hoping that his son could soar to great heights.

  ……

  The next day, Chen Gong and Xiao Xingya boarded a plane bound for Fuhai.

  Chen Gong handed a small yellow card to Xiao Xingya on the plane, Xiao Xingya held it in her hand and looked at the happy Fuwa on it, also smiled, "Is this for me?"

  Chen Gong nodded, "Right, Xiao Jie, I hope you can be as happy as it is in the future, don't worry about that trivial matter, a happy heart will also make you look younger."

  Chen Gong said a few more flattering words, making Xiao Xingya's heart bloom with joy.

  At the same time, something unexpected happened. Vice Minister Chen of the Ministry of Public Security met with Chen Guohao at a Beijing municipal government event and mentioned the "Jinbi Huang" song city incident that he had helped Chen Gong deal with. Chen Guohao was furious when he heard this. This stinky brat actually dared to ask for help from someone for a woman, and it was an illegal matter too! It seems that Chen Gong is becoming more and more lawless now. He's deeply aware of the exercise of power, but who knows how many illegal things he'll stir up in the future? Chen Guohao didn't want to scold Chen Gong over the phone, but he had to let him know that everything has to be done by himself. In the future, don't rely on your family background to find people to help you everywhere. This debt must be settled properly, and this mixed-up kid needs to be taught a lesson.

  Minister Chen also saw that Chen Guohao had an opinion about Chen Gong's approach, regretting that he should not have "sold him out", but the words had already been spoken and it was too late to take them back. "Mayor Chen, to be honest, your son Chen Gong is indeed a promising young man, I have a good impression of him."

  Chen Guohao knew that Minister Chen was trying to help Chen Gong, so he politely said a few words and quickly left. After confirming Chen Gong's actions with Director Hao, he also approved of him, saying that as the director of the public security bureau, why should he listen to the command of a small town mayor from another province?

  At night at home, Chen Guohao dialed the phone of Du Minghe, the governor of a southern province. "Governor Du, that little rascal of mine hasn't caused you any trouble, has he?"

  Du Minghe had never shown up, so there was no trouble or anything, and asked Chen Guohao if Chen Gong needed any help with anything.

  Chen Guohao immediately took a stand, "There is no nothing, but this time calling Governor Du is indeed something."

  Du Minghe was brought up by Old Man Chen himself. "Mayor Chen, whatever you have to say, I'm still a man of some weight in this southern province."

  Chen Guohao smiled, "It's not a big deal, just ask Governor Du to help out, move those so-called local backstage supporters of my son to another position or just give them a call, don't intentionally support or help him, let him do things on his own."

  Du Minghe thought for a moment, indeed Chen Gong had been lucky these three years and also had several strong backers supporting him, especially his half-brother-in-law Wei Chengxu who was currently in the spotlight. "Mayor Chen, this is a small matter, I'll arrange it immediately, from now on I won't interfere with your son's affairs again, even if he loses face, I won't care, unless he makes a big mistake, otherwise I won't show up."

  Chen Guohao got the answer he wanted, "Then thank you, Governor Du. Don't mention it to the old man, he's too spoiled. Next time I go to Beijing, I'll treat you."

  ……

  Chen Gong is still chatting with Xiao Xingya on the plane, unaware that his father is furious about him helping Xiao Xingya and has just made a phone call to have his "backstage" supporters abandon him, and the moment of true testing is approaching.

  The two arrived at Fuhai Airport, and Chen Gong unexpectedly felt a little reluctant to part with Xiao Xingya in his heart. These days, having a beauty accompany him by his side, it really feels good. Now that the two are about to part ways, he can't help but feel a sense of loss.

  Xiao Xingya hadn't spent several days with a male friend for many years, and her heart was also filled with a sour taste. "You foolishly forgot to let the driver come pick you up, stupid. Chen Gong, my car has arrived, do you need me to send you back to Qinghe Town?"

  They were going to part ways anyway, and a few more hours on the road wouldn't change anything. Besides, he knew that Xiao Xingya had many things to attend to after leaving Fuhai for these days. "No need, Sister Xiao, you go ahead and take care of your business first, I still have something to do."

  Chen Gong sent off Xiao Xingya and immediately contacted Wei Shuqin, and also had to deliver the gift into her hands.

  Over the phone, Wei Shuqin was talking about something inexplicable regarding her father being transferred, saying that he would be moving from Fuhai to Nancheng, the capital of Southern Province. When Chen Gong asked who her father was, Wei Shuqin replied, "Haven't you met him several times before? He's Mayor Wei Chengxu of Fuhai."

  At the same time, Chen Gong also reacted and realized why the mayor had been looking at him with different eyes and helping him wholeheartedly. It turned out that she was the mayor's daughter.