Reborn as a Noble's Son

Chapter 708: Chapter 664: Not Giving Face_1
 

The convoy had now increased its speed, following the car team from Kulin County in front and racing all the way. In less than five minutes, the cars in front stopped outside a hotel.

The hotel was a 16-story building, white in color, divided into main and auxiliary buildings, which looked very luxurious. At the entrance of the hotel lobby was a large parking lot, the hotel lobby looked very magnificent with its transparent glass curtain wall, exuding an air of luxury. It was the Rhea International Hotel. Below the two words ‘Rhea’ were four stars.

This is quite common in our country. Many local hotels, in fact, have not been evaluated by the Tourism and Hotel Industry Association. Therefore, these stars are self-imposed. But to outsiders, it’s a four-star hotel.

It seems like it’s the best hotel in Kulin County. Nie Zhenbang sneered in his heart and instructed Huang Xudong next to him, “Xudong, arrange for a few comrades to go in and check it out first, and we’ll follow.”

Rhea International Hotel.

This is one of the investment projects of the Rhea Group in Kulin County, in the Xibei Autonomous Region. It’s also the earliest completed project. Today, it is exactly a month since the opening of the Rhea Hotel.

In addition, the Rhea Group is planning to launch a real estate project in Xincheng area of Kulin County.

At the moment, in the Sky and Earth private room of the Rhea International Hotel, around a huge round table sat more than a dozen people. In the center of the table was a bunch of fresh flowers. Around it was a revolving table covered with various kinds of seafood and rare delicacies. On the left side of the room, there were several bottles of thirty-year-old Maotai wine, with waiters standing by for service at any time.

In the central seat of the round table sat a young man in his thirties. To his left was a middle-aged man in his late forties.

After three rounds of drinks, the young man smiled and said, “Secretary Deng, County Magistrate Niu, on behalf of the Rhea Group, I would like to propose a toast to you. The Rhea Group is grateful for your strong support in our operations in Kulin County. I toast to you.”

Despite the young man’s politeness, he held a firm and arrogant tone, showing little gratitude in his expression. In fact, in his toast, he merely took a sip.

It’s clear that although the man is courteous on the surface, in reality, he doesn’t have much respect for Secretary Deng and County Magistrate Niu.

However, at this moment, Deng Chunhe and Niu Zhian, the two leaders of the Kulin County Party Committee and the County Government, exchanged a glance. They smiled and said, “Mr. Feng, you are too polite. Kulin County’s economic development cannot be achieved without your strong support. We should be toasting to you.”

Niu Zhian also chimed in, “Secretary Deng is right. Your father, Mr. Feng, is the chairman of the Xibei Autonomous Region. He devotes himself to the development of Kulin County. Additionally, Mr. Feng has been investing heavily in the economic development of our county. It’s a commendable thing.”

The level of flattery of the two is quite high. With their clever words, they portrayed Mr. Feng and the Chairman as saviors of Kulin County.

Nie Zhenbang always had keen ears. Despite standing outside the closed door, he could hear their conversation clearly.

It seems like another case of local officials fawning over the son of a superior leader. He then looked at the two policemen who came with him and said with a smile, “You two are from the public security bureau of the Autonomous Region. Is there a leader in the Autonomous Region government whose surname is Feng?”

The events of today had already exceeded the two policemen’s expectations. However, they dared not transmit the news. If the news leaked now, they would be the prime suspects.

Even though Director Nie is not a leader in the Xibei Autonomous Region, throughout their journey, they had realized he was an influential figure in the region. Offending him would likely spell the end of their careers.

The best course of action, they agreed, was to wait for Director Nie to take action before reporting it. Therefore, they had fully cooperated all along.

Upon hearing Director Nie’s query, the two policemen exchanged a glance and the slightly stockier of the two replied, “Director Nie, the vice-chairman in charge of land, transportation, and construction in our Xibei Autonomous Region is surnamed Feng.”

Hearing this, a slight smile appears on Nie Zhenbang’s face, he is still a powerful figure. But that doesn’t scare Nie Zhenbang. It’s just a minor official compared to himself and the real members of Jingcheng’s noble families. They are not remotely in the same league.

If he were a law-abiding official, Nie Zhenbang wouldn’t care at all. However, from the material provided by Uncle Han, this so-called Mr. Feng seems to be a typical ruffian.

After a moment of contemplation, Nie Zhenbang swings his big hand and commands decisively, “Comrade Xudong, knock on the door!”

At this moment, as the room inside was filled with a bustling banquet atmosphere, the knock on the door made all the leaders of Kulin County frown. Inside the private room, the dishes were already served, and the alcohol was equally plentiful. A dedicated waiter was serving. At this moment, someone knocking on the door from outside seemed like a slap in the face to the Kulin County Party Committee and the County Government?

At this moment, Secretary Deng’s face became solemn, and he turned to Liu Yulong, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee, and said, “Comrade Yulong, go see what’s going on. Didn’t we say that today is reserved only for entertaining Mr. Feng and his party. Who would dare to disturb us?”

Liu Yulong’s eyebrows furrowed at this moment. He was cursing in his heart, wondering who would be so blind. Opening the door, before even looking at the person, he blurted out, “What the hell? Didn’t we say not to disturb us?”

Those words made Huang Xudong’s face immediately darken. Judging by his attire, dark trousers, and a black cotton jacket, Huang Xudong deemed him to be dressed like a standard cadre. How could such a person use foul language? How could such a person become an official?

Although Huang Xudong was extremely cautious in front of Nie Zhenbang, regardless of any circumstance, he is the director at the deputy bureau level, and his father-in-law is a ministerial official in Jingcheng. He certainly possessed some degree of pride.

With a solemn face, he asked, “What’s your name? We are from the Central Office for Supervision and Inspection of San Gong Regulations.”

Nowadays, the most prominent name in the Xibei Autonomous Region is the Office of the Three Public Regulations. Ever since the Office came to Xibei, all cities had been trembling in fear. However, after more than twenty days, the cadres of Xibei Autonomous Region found that the inspection by the Office was not as strict and harsh as they imagined, thus the officials let down their guard.

The same was true for the leaders of Kulin County. Because the Office had never arrived unannounced. However, at this moment, hearing the name of the Office, Liu Yulong was dumbfounded.

Without waiting for Liu Yulong to react, Huang Xudong pushed him aside. His staff filed in after him. Those specifically responsible for taking pictures directly aimed at the people at the table and the dishes on it, launching a barrage of snapshots.

The sudden situation caused Deng Chunhe and others to stand up. Even though they still didn’t understand what was happening, Deng Chunhe, as the current Secretary of the County Party Committee, scowled and sternly questioned, “Who are you? What are you here for?”

Huang Xudong, following behind the entering group, took out his work permit and presented it to everyone present, stating solemnly, “This is my work permit, and we are from the State Council Office for Supervision and Inspection of San Gong Regulations.”

The three words, “San Gong Office,” shocked everyone in the room. The private room fell silent. Before anyone else could speak, Huang Xudong stated, “Bring me a copy of this hotel’s price list to preserve as evidence. Take pictures of all the food and drinks here, preserve them as evidence. The cadres of Kulin County, please stand on the left side and sign in.”

By saying this, Huang Xudong indicated that he intended to earnestly implement the rules. According to San Gong’s regulations, although the official reception standards vary for each province and city based on their economic development level. Even if measured by the standards of the economically wealthiest regions of the country, this meal goes beyond the standard. The delicacy of the dishes and the old wines along with high-priced cigarettes displayed on the table is enough evidence to make the case.

At this time, including Deng Chunhe and Niu Zhian, all the leaders of the Kulin County Party Committee stood up, sweating profusely. If this matter is indeed investigated, Kulin County will become a typical case in the Xibei Autonomous Region. At that time, they’ll imagine how disfigured the face of the Secretary of Atai Municipal Party Committee would become. They can similarly imagine the wrath of the Party Committee of the Xibei Autonomous Region.

At this time, Feng Tianqi, who was seated and as immovable as a mountain, realized that this situation would probably not end well. He stood up leisurely and said with a smile, “I don’t know the esteemed name of this leader. I am Feng Tianqi, my father is Feng Xueliang.”

Feng Tianqi’s sentence clearly carried the intention of flaunting power. If it were only Huang Xudong leading the team this time, perhaps Huang Xudong might have considered his words. However, with Director Nie behind him, Huang Xudong just smirked and asked sternly, “Is the Secretary of Kulin County Party Committee here?”

Paying him no attention at all, this made Feng Tianqi’s face darken. These people from the central government are indeed too arrogant, disregarding even his own face. After forcing a smile, Feng Tianqi said calmly, “Comrade, I think you’ve got it wrong. I am hosting this meal in honor of the leaders of Kulin County. I think that this should not violate regulations, right?”(