RPAGF Chapter 996 The Xia Family's Background
Chapter 996 The Xia Family's Background
Madam Yu did not want to be the lobbyist, because Tian Fengyi's matter was too big and almost affected the country's image.
Would she even dare to ask that?
"Feng Yi, how could you think like that? Placing you in the Writers' Association precisely shows the provincial party committee's attention to you and their protection of you."
"If it were someone else, it wouldn't be so easy to handle. Even if there's no formal investigation, they would still be expelled from the Party and dismissed from their public office."
Madam Yu felt she had made her point very clear, but Tian Fengyi still wouldn't give up.
"Sister-in-law, that may be true, but I think the provincial party committee is being overprotective in this matter."
After all, this happened abroad, not in China.
We often say that when traveling abroad, we should respect local laws, regulations, and customs.
In Germany, this kind of thing is actually very common, as normal as us eating a meal. The provincial party committee's move is really making a mountain out of a molehill.
Moreover, I have recently been following related reports, and news about me has long since disappeared.
As the mayor of Wenshan, he may have some influence on the Han River, but on the international stage, he is not enough to cause any waves.
Moreover, something like mine is not unusual among the cadres in our province.
As Tian Fengyi spoke, he looked up at Madam Yu and saw that she was unhappy. He realized that he had gone too far and had the opposite effect, so he changed the subject and quickly tried to make amends.
"Of course, I'm not saying I didn't do anything wrong in this matter; I mean the punishment was too severe."
Yes, I failed to keep my mind focused in the face of temptation, and influenced by capitalist countries, I relaxed my guard.
But as our instructor said, regarding Party discipline and conduct, we must learn from past mistakes to avoid future ones, and cure the disease to save the patient.
Madam Yu seized on Tian Fengyi's words and interjected, "Isn't this exactly what the Provincial Party Committee does—treat the sick and save lives? Otherwise, Fengyi, would you be sitting here peacefully complaining?"
“Oh dear, my sister-in-law, what kind of medical treatment and saving lives is this? Transferring the mayor of Wenshan City to the Provincial Writers Association is nothing short of political assassination.”
Madam Yu felt that Tian Fengyi was going further and further astray, and waved her hands repeatedly, "Alright, alright, Fengyi, if you really have objections to your punishment, you should go to the provincial party committee to find Secretary Pei or Zhao Anbang."
Why are you telling me these things, a woman like me? Even if I sympathize with you, I can't make that decision for you.
"Political matters are for you men. As for me, I only care about staying home, being a wife and mother, and I don't concern myself with anything else."
Seeing that Madam Yu was unmoved by his words, Tian Fengyi's smile began to fade, and he decided to lay his cards on the table.
"Alright, sister-in-law, in that case, I'll try my best to communicate with Erlong. But I have to let you know in advance that I can't guarantee it will be effective, so please don't blame me later."
Mrs. Yu was caught off guard and secretly annoyed. She sighed and said, "Feng Yi, do your best. I really can't interfere with your decision to switch to a provincial department. If you have any ideas, you can talk to Lao Yu later."
"Alright, it's getting late, Feng Yi, you'd better hurry up and cook."
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At six o'clock, the sky began to darken.
The orchid-shaped lanterns on the streets near the provincial party committee building were lit up early.
Qi Tongwei also appeared on time at the entrance of the Provincial Party Committee building to wait for Yu Huabei.
Two minutes later, Yu Huabei appeared at the door, looked around on the steps, saw Qi Tongwei, and walked over.
"Have you been waiting a long time?" Yu Huabei asked.
"No, I just arrived." Qi Tongwei told the truth. He often came to the provincial party committee to report on his work, so he knew roughly the little habits of each provincial party committee leader.
If he doesn't have a job in North China, he usually goes home around 6 PM.
Of course, going home doesn't mean he's finished working; it just means he's moved to a different office.
Yu Huabei nodded and waved his hand, "Let's go."
The distance from the Provincial Party Committee building to the family quarters on Gonghe Road is about two kilometers. Yu Huabei did not take a special car, but chose to walk with Qi Tongwei instead.
Republic Road remains as tranquil as ever, though today it carries a hint of autumn.
Even the once lush plane trees could not withstand the changing seasons, and their leaves withered and fell.
As Yu Huabei gazed at the fallen leaves constantly swaying in the autumn wind, and thought about all that had happened recently, a sense of desolation welled up in his heart.
Having been in politics for over thirty years, I've witnessed countless struggles, both big and small. But before I could enjoy a few days of peace, a new struggle began.
He was really feeling tired.
"The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease," Yu Huabei suddenly remarked.
Qi Tongwei's gaze followed the swaying fallen leaves, knowing what Yu Huabei was thinking, and continued, "Yes, in this life, people fight against heaven, against earth, and against each other."
If we don't fight, they'll fight us; how can things stay peaceful?
Yu Huabei nodded noncommittally, "Now that the enemy has appeared, we must fight them well and not let our guard down."
"clear."
Yu Huabei suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, Tongwei, you might not know, but yesterday, Lao Pei told me about Li Yongbao."
He intended to give Li Yongbao a lenient sentence because someone from higher up had called him.
Qi Tongwei asked in surprise, "Above? Li Yongbao has connections above?"
Yu Huabei replied, "It's a minister from a ministry, but it's also possible that this minister is just a messenger, and the person who actually made the contact might be Director Xia."
"Director Xia!" Qi Tongwei looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Yu Huabei explained, "Xia Guangcheng is a director and is currently in charge of the publicity department."
You might not be familiar with him, but if I mention someone else, you'll probably understand. He's our former propaganda minister, Xia Guangyuan's uncle.
He paused, then added, "And Xia Guangyuan's father is Xia Guangwu, an elder of the twelfth rank."
Qi Tongwei suddenly realized.
Good heavens, what a formidable opponent.
"Xia Guangyuan is quite close to Qu Zhengping."
It can be said that the reason Qu Zhengping was able to rise so quickly was because of Xia Guangyuan's tireless recommendation and the great effort he put into building momentum for Qu Zhengping.
Otherwise, think about it, how could Qu Zhengping, a cadre who came from the Department of Agriculture, have climbed to the vice-provincial level so easily?
Qi Tongwei nodded. "So what do you mean, to raise it high and then lower it gently?"
Yu Huabei said, "When Lao Pei told me yesterday, I didn't know you were involved. After considering the impact on all aspects, I agreed."
However, the specific charter has not yet been formally decided by the Standing Committee or the Secretary's Office, so there is still room for maneuver.
Tonight, I plan to talk to Lao Pei again. We can't give him a heavy sentence, but we also can't give him a light one. I'm worried that the conversation won't be effective.
Last time, Old Pei and Old Xia had a very unpleasant argument over your "five major crimes," and now is a good opportunity to ease tensions. I'm afraid Old Pei won't let this opportunity pass him by.