Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 680: Chapter 636 Big Journalist_1

“Mayor, I would like to wish you a Happy Late New Year. May your family enjoy a delightful Spring Festival and bask in happiness.” Inside the office building of the Wanghai City Government, An Guoyu, the secretary-general of the Municipal Government walked into the office of Nie Zhenbang, the mayor, to wish him a happy new year first.

After staying in Jingcheng for three to four days and visiting his father-in-law, Nie Zhenbang also paid a visit to Prime Minister Leng. As for Director Shen, seeing as he had already gone abroad, Nie Zhenbang gave up the thought. Then, he went to visit Elder Nan.

Now, Elder Nan was in his nineties and his physical health had remarkably deteriorated. However, his thinking was still very clear. Nie Zhenbang’s visit delighted Elder Nan who even invited him for a meal before letting him go home.

Elder Nan’s attitude calmed Nie Zhenbang a lot. Now, after some senior elders passed away one after another, Elder Nan, referred to as Huaxia’s stabilizing pillar, was his strongest and most potent shield and amulet. Thus, this kind of display from Elder Nan set Nie Zhenbang’s mind at ease.

On the sixth day of the first lunar month, he and Yang Anna and their children returned to Wanghai City. After resting for a day, numerous officials who had received the news naturally came to wish them a happy new year.

As the mayor with a Jingcheng background, this fact had already been broadcasted to the entire world via “Time Weekly”. Domestic officials were all shocked. The officials of Wanghai City were even more surprised. The officials who had already thrown their lot in with Mayor Nie were secretly delighted. With such background, would there be any issue with him rising further? Everyone benefits when one person succeeds, so what if they are like pets following him?

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As a result, there was a steady stream of officials coming to wish Mayor Nie a happy new year on the seventh day of the first lunar month, making it quite lively.

As for this, leaders of the Standing Committee such as Tian Xujian saw everything. They could not help but envy this. Tian Xujian was very calm. This was so-called ‘doing well is not as good as being born well’. Nie Zhenbang’s background even left Tian Xujiang slightly shocked. This was a legitimate majestic family.

Nie Zhenbang also laughed and said: “Comrade Guoyu, I also wish you and your family a Happy Spring Festival.”

An Guoyu also sat down, smiling, he said: “Mayor, on the tenth day of the first lunar month, which is the day after tomorrow, Dell Group is holding a foundation laying ceremony for their Greater Zhonghua Regional Headquarters, and they wish to invite you to attend…”

Dell, being the first internationally renowned computer hardware manufacturer to sign an agreement to settle in Wanghai City, greatly promoted Wanghai City’s overall situation of attracting investment.

In terms of emotion and reason, Nie Zhenbang must value Dell a little more. Consequently, Nie Zhenbang nodded and said, “Yes, arrange for the day after tomorrow with Ju Peng. I should attend such an important event.”

After saying a few words, Li Jupeng came in from outside, and as he saw An Guoyu and Nie Zhenbang, he reported: “Mayor, Minister Zhou is here.”

Zhou Zihui, also one of Nie Zhenbang’s direct subordinates, at this time, An Guoyu stood up and smiling said, “Mayor, then I’ll go out first.”

As soon as he went out, Zhou Zihui and An Guoyu happened to meet. Both belonging to the same faction, they greeted each other and then Zhou Zihui entered Nie Zhenbang’s office.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang had already stood up, sat on the sofa, and smiled, “Minister Zihui, please have a seat.”

Nie Zhenbang’s amiable attitude satisfied Zhou Zihui, proving that Mayor Nie still values him.

After a pause, Zhou Zihui slowly said: “Mayor, this is the situation. Yesterday, I received a call from Minister Qiu Rong of the Provincial Propaganda Department. This time, due to Wanghai City’s setup of a root server. The Central Propaganda Department intends to organize a special report. They have specifically assigned several reporters from “Hope Daily” to come. Regarding the reception….”

Upon hearing these words, Nie Zhenbang instantly understood Zhou Zihui’s meaning. Journalists, in this age, are kings without crowns. The establishment of a root server in Wanghai City is not only a major event for Wanghai but also a significant affair for the country. Huaxia’s housing of the world’s fourteenth root server signifies a boost in Huaxia’s international status and image. It’s universally recognized that America is wary of Huaxia due to arms embargoes and technology blockades. Now, being able to place root servers in Huaxia, outsiders consider this a close relationship between the governments of Huaxia and America. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the Central Propaganda Department sent people to do a special report.

However, journalists are a profession one cannot afford to offend. As the saying goes, a journalist’s pen determines what’s good or bad. Everything depends on reception. Zhou Zihui’s point obviously surrounds the issue of the reception of these reporters.

On this issue, of course, he does not fear much, especially since Yang Anna’s paternal uncle Yang Guangrong is the current Minister of the Central Propaganda Department. But, you can’t always ask people to intervene and help in every matter. It’s just a reception issue. That wouldn’t hurt.

After musing for a moment, Nie Zhenbang then nodded and said: “Minister Zihui, you’re worried about the regulation on three public expenditures, aren’t you?”

This sentence made Zhou Zihui feel a bit embarrassed. As a top reporter for the “Hope Daily”, he was akin to antique inspectors of ancient times when he was in the local government, which was always on guard and entertained him heartily.

However, with the restrictions from Wanghai City’s ‘Three Public’ regulations, it’s hard to actually entertain him properly.

In front of Nie Zhenbang, Zhou Zihui did not conceal anything. He nodded and said, “Mayor, the ‘Three Public’ regulations were set by you. As your subordinate, it’s not right for me to violate them. However, these reporters from “Hope Daily” are all high-flying individuals. If the hospitality is not up to the mark, although we are not afraid, it will be a damage to the image of Wanghai.”

Nie Zhenbang also nodded and said, “As for the matter of hospitality, let’s do it according to the special standards. You can arrange it, the extra expenses from the department, I think, I will personally pay for them.”

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Municipal Party Committee Building

In Tian Xujian’s office,

At this moment, Huang Kun, the Deputy Director of the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department, smiled and said, “Secretary Tian, this is basically the situation. After Minister Zhou asked for instructions, Mayor Nie proposed to pay for the extra expenses personally. Secretary Tian, Mayor Nie’s show is…”

Huang Kun was the deputy director of the Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department. But he had some unpleasant interactions with Zhou Zihui in the past when they were vying for the position of director. So, after Secretary Tian took office, Huang Kun unequivocally switched his allegiance to Tian. At this moment, Huang Kun’s words had a bit of a provocative taste.

At this moment, Tian Xujian waved his hand and said solemnly, “Deputy Director Huang, you are mistaken about this. I still have some understanding of Nie Zhenbang. He is definitely not putting on a show. With his background and status, this little expense is nothing to him. Moreover, as a ‘crown prince’, their goals are different from ordinary local officials. They value political prospects. Money is nothing to them. The ‘Three Public’ was set by Nie Zhenbang. At this time, he will not break the rules and shoot himself in the foot.”

Hearing Tian Xujian’s words, Huang Kun felt a bit awkward. He laughed and said, “Yes, Secretary Tian, your perspective on things is profound. It’s worth learning from.”

Tian Xujian waved his hand. Huang Kun’s words just now were a wake-up call for Tian. After getting to know Nie Zhenbang’s real background, now Tian Xujian’s attitude and strategy had changed again.

In the past, Tian Xujian dealt with Nie Zhenbang without taking his background into consideration. Indeed, Nie Zhenbang had a strong background, but after all, it was not exposed. Since you didn’t say it, Tian Xujian was willing to play dumb. However, now that it’s exposed, to continue being so strong-willed would be a provocation towards the Nie and Yang families. Therefore, Tian Xujian’s current strategy is to have nothing to do with anything, and not to provoke Nie Zhenbang in any way. Tian Xujian saw clearly that after this term, either he has to make a move or Nie Zhenbang will.

So, at this moment, Tian Xujian decided to give Huang Kun a reminder, “Deputy Director Huang, Mayor Nie’s personal charisma is worth admiring and learning from. In the future, don’t make such comments. If they get out, it won’t look good.”

He paused for a moment then, regardless of whether Huang Kun’s face was ugly, Tian Xujian continued, “Old Huang, some things are not as simple as you think. Just do your job well. The organization will surely see your strengths and merits.”

After his words, Huang Kun looked very modest. Secretary Tian’s words were very clear. At this time, the relationship between the secretary and the mayor might not be particularly harmonious, but at least, they got along. Apparently, Secretary Tian didn’t want things to change. Knowing this, Huang Kun knew what to do.

He then nodded and said, “Secretary Tian, I understand. Please rest assured. I will definitely do my job well and cooperate fully with Minister Zhou’s work. So, Secretary Tian, will you attend the banquet tonight?” @@novelbin@@

At this moment, Tian Xujian laughed and nodded, “Of course, I will. Since even Mayor Nie has made an exception in terms of hospitality, if I don’t go, what would it look like? I must go. In order to show the sincerity of our Wanghai City, the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee will all be there.”

8 p.m.

At the entrance of the Wanghai City Hotel, it was brightly lit. Traffic cops had been arranged on both sides of the road in front of the hotel for temporary traffic control.

At the entrance, under the leadership of Municipal Party Committee Secretary Tian Xujian and Mayor Nie Zhenbang, all members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee were already waiting there.

At about 7:10, a Mercedes-Benz van drove down the road. The Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee had walked behind Tian Xujian and Nie Zhenbang and whispered, “Secretary Tian, Mayor Nie, they’re coming.”(