Chapter 166 [Discovery of Conscience]

Gu Yunzhi smiled indifferently and said, "You know what to do overcorrect? Young people should be down-to-earth. The most important thing is to do their job steadily. Since others have provided evidence, if you want to prove that she is telling a lie, you must provide corresponding evidence. Our party is about seeking truth from facts." After saying this, Gu Yunzhi turned around and entered the room.

Zhang Yang stood there alone, stunned for a while, and realized that Gu Yunzhi's last sentence seemed to have a deep meaning. Was he reminding himself that the key to solving this matter was to let Feng Ailian admit that he had told a lie?

The next morning, Zhang Yang returned to Jiangcheng. Gu Yunzhi's attitude somewhat disappointed him. He originally expected Gu Yunzhi to speak so that Hong Weiji would restrain himself in Jiangcheng Pharmaceutical Factory, but from Gu Yunzhi's attitude, he understood that Gu Yunzhi would never take the initiative to intervene. Zhang Yang didn't know that before he asked Gu Yunzhi to say this, Tian Qinglong had already found Gu Yunzhi first and mentioned this matter to him. Gu Yunzhi also showed an indifferent attitude. For Secretary Gu, the affairs of Jiangcheng's health system were only Jiangcheng's internal affairs. He believed that the leaders of Jiangcheng were able to solve this matter. He did not have the need to intervene in local affairs, nor was he in the mood. Secretary Gu did not want to be verbally polite, which gave others the impression of frequent interference in local affairs.

Because Zhang Yang went out to study under the banner of Jiangcheng Investment Promotion, he first went to the Investment Promotion Office to say hello when he came back.

Dong Hongyu, director of the investment promotion office, was still in a harmonious mood. This time, he actually built an office for Zhang Yang in the investment promotion office and led Zhang Yang over to take a look. Although the room was not big, the office facilities were very complete and a telephone was specially installed. Dong Hongyu smiled and said, "Xiao Zhang, this is your workplace in the future. Don't always go to the Tourism Bureau if you have nothing to do."

Zhang Yang nodded happily, Dong Hongyu was really good to him.

Next, Dong Hongyu talked about his work. The investment promotion situation of the investment promotion office this year is not optimistic. Half a year has passed and there is still no large amount of capital investment. At the government meeting, Acting Mayor Zuo Ai Korea has criticized the investment promotion office many times, so Dong Hongyu remembered Zhang Yang, hoping that he would add some outstanding performance to the investment promotion office.

Zhang Yang agreed very happily. After all, he still had a few investments that had not been implemented. It was easy to get through the procedures and give some performance to the investment promotion office, even if it was a kind of reward for treating others.

Executive Vice Mayor Li Changyu must have visited him. When Zhang Yang went to Li Changyu's office, he had just returned from the site of the Third Ring Road construction site and was dispatching work to several government staff around him. Zhang Yang waited patiently for half an hour before he was received by Li Changyu.

Li Changyu had time to smoke, so he habitually lit a cigarette, picked up the zippo lighter that Zhang Yang gave him, played with it in his hand and put it in his pocket. It was obvious that Deputy Mayor Li liked this gift very much. Li Changyu looked Zhang Yang up and down and said, "How is the study in the Party School?"

"Excellent, the teacher praises me!"

Li Changyu laughed: "It's time to adjust after a month of rest. I'll start working hard tomorrow!"

"That..." This guy deliberately made a look of wanting to speak but stopping.

"If you have something to say, don't hesitate, I'm busy!"

"I begged you for that last time!" Zhang Yang said politely.

Li Changyu shook his head helplessly. This guy was really persevering: "Didn't I tell you? The matter is very complicated. Now that Mayor Li is dead, Feng Ailian is even more scruples. This matter is not a problem of one or two people, but a group of people. Moreover... Secretary Hong is very determined to fight corruption this time, and he wants to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"I met Secretary Gu before I came back!"

Li Changyu was stunned for a moment, and shot the ash in the ashtray and said, "What do Secretary Gu say?" Zhang Yang was so concerned about this matter. He didn't expect that this kid actually asked the provincial party secretary for Zhao Xinhong. Is this a bit of a big deal?

"I told him that Feng Ailian is currently in a bad state and that he is very suspicious when he says a lot. Secretary Gu said that if I want to prove that she is telling a lie, I have to come up with the corresponding evidence."

Li Changyu nodded. From Zhang Yang's words, he could have heard that Gu Yunzhi was obviously unwilling to interfere in this matter. He might think that Jiangcheng's affairs should be handled by Jiangcheng cadres themselves. Li Changyu thought about it and said, "Feng Ailian should not overturn what he said. Zhang Yang, I can't do anything about this!"

Li Changyu did not expect that Tian Qinglong had found him. He thought that what Tian Qinglong should have been looking for was Zuo Ai, but Tian Qinglong came to him. Tian Qinglong's words were exactly the same as Zhang Yang: "Changyu, I have met Secretary Gu in Dongjiang!"

Li Changyu couldn't help laughing. He handed Tian Qinglong a cigarette. Tian Qinglong was not very addicted to smoking, but in the past two days, the amount of smoking increased significantly due to Zuo Yongjun and his wife. He lit a cigarette and smoked, "I looked for Governor Xu first, Governor Xu made it clear that he would not interfere, and then I found Secretary Gu again."

Li Changyu smiled and said, "What I care about is the result!"

Tian Qinglong said: "Secretary Gu didn't say he was concerned, nor did he say he didn't care. He believed that the leaders of Jiangcheng should be able to solve this problem."

Li Changyu vomited a cloud of smoke and said, "That's all right!"

Tian Qinglong whispered: "Changyu, although I have known you for a long time, I have always been very close to you. I would rather tell you some things!" The meaning of this sentence is already very obvious. Compared to Zuo Yuanchao, he is more willing to be heart-warming with Li Changyu.

Li Changyu nodded and took the initiative to turn to Tian Qinglong. This is an attitude and a kind of respect.

Tian Qinglong said: "We are all members of the Standing Committee of Jiangcheng. Putting aside the relationship between Zuo Zhengjun and my husband and I, let us look at this matter fairly. I think using Jiangcheng Pharmaceutical Factory to continue to do things and expand things blindly has seriously affected the unity of Jiangcheng cadre team and everyone's confidence in work. You must master a certain scale in everything. Too much is as bad as too much. This political movement is hurting the process of our reform cause."

Li Changyu said: "Secretary Hong and I have discussed this issue specifically. My views are the same as yours, but this time Secretary Hong is very determined to crack down on corruption!"

Tian Qinglong said: "I admit that I have too many emotional factors in handling this matter, but no one can be ruthless, I never think that a person who can abandon his personal feelings can be a good official!" These words also contain his dissatisfaction with Zuo Ai Korea. Zuo Ai Korea was under the pressure of Hong Weiji and his silence on the issue of brother and sister-in-law, which made Tian Qinglong have a great view of him.

Li Changyu said: "Lao Tian, ​​Secretary Hong has such a strong determination because he believes that he has evidence, which is Feng Ailian's evidence. If you want to change all this, the key is Feng Ailian." This is the inspiration he just got from Zhang Yang. Gu Yunzhi would not say that to Zhang Yang for no reason. The profound meaning contained in it is that the person who tied the bell must be untied. As long as Feng Ailian can overturn the evidence, no matter whether the matter inside the health system is true or false, the impact of this matter will be gradually eliminated.

Tian Qinglong said: "Li Guozheng's death is a thrill to her!" He had almost no hope for Feng Ailian to revise his confession.

Li Changyu said: "I will talk to Secretary Hong for a good talk. I hope Jiangcheng reform can achieve healthy development!"

Tian Qinglong said: "Maybe it should be discussed at the Standing Committee."

Li Changyu did not think that this matter was brought up at the Standing Committee, which could affect Hong Weiji's decision, nor did he think that Hong Weiji was a person who could humbly accept other people's suggestions.

At Zuo Xiaoqing's request, Tian Qinglong arranged for her to meet Feng Ailian.

Feng Ailian and Zuo Xiaoqing are not unfamiliar with her. Because of her relationship with Jiang Xinhui, Zuo Xiaoqing has always been called an aunt in the past. Unexpectedly, it has become such a situation now. It can be said that Zuo Xiaoqing's parents' dilemma was caused by Feng Ailian.

Feng Ailian looked at the pitiful girl in front of her. She could not find any sympathy in her indifferent eyes. She became more and more aware that sympathy was a luxury word. If she sympathized with others, who would sympathize with her?

Zuo Xiaoqing whispered: "Aunt Feng, thank you for seeing me!"

Feng Ailian smiled faintly: "I don't want to see you. It's too lonely to stay alone in the cell. It's always good to be able to come out and breathe. Whether it's a friend or an enemy, it's a good thing for anyone to talk to me." Only those who truly lose their freedom will realize this truth.

Zuo Xiaoqing said: "Aunt Feng, I came to you for my parents."

Feng Ailian had already guessed what she was coming and said softly: "Everyone is responsible for what she has done. Our family has paid a heavy price. God is fair and will never favor one or the other. God remembers what everyone has done."

"Aunt Feng, I want to ask you to help me..."

Feng Ailian smiled indifferently and said, "Xiaoqing, all I can do is say everything I know. I am just a prisoner, and even if I want to help you, I can't help you."

"Aunt Feng, I want to know whether my parents and I have ever received any money?" Zuo Xiaoqing's eyes turned red.

Feng Ailian looked at her and she could understand Zuo Xiaoqing's psychology at this time. No child would believe that her parents did something wrong. Zuo Xiaoqing undoubtedly believed in her parents, and she believed that her parents would not do such a thing.

Feng Ailian did not answer her question: "Sometimes ago, I wanted to see our Lao Li, but they all refused. Has anyone ever considered my feelings?" She pursed her lips and said, "I don't remember many things. Xiaoqing and Tian Qinglong came with you and asked him to see me."

Tian Qinglong originally thought Feng Ailian would not see him, but she could not expect that she could take the initiative to meet her. Does this mean that things might turn around?

Feng Ailian did not say anything else, but made two requests: one, let her go to the grave of her husband and son, and the other, she wanted to meet Qin Qing.

Feng Ailian's request was not too much, but for Tian Qinglong, at this sensitive moment, if he agreed to Feng Ailian's request, he would take considerable risks. He quietly contacted Zhang Yang. He understood the relationship between Zhang Yang and Qin Qing, and the only person who could convince the widow Qing and Feng Ailian to meet was Zhang Yang.

Three days later, Feng Ailian appeared in a prison carriage at Liangshan Cemetery. Tian Qinglong personally accompanied her. The matter was carried out under extremely secret circumstances. Tian Qinglong prepared two bouquets of lilies for Feng Ailian in advance.

Feng Ailian came to her husband Li Guozheng's grave, quietly put down the bunch of lilies, and looked at the photo of her husband on the tombstone, as if he was by his side. Feng Ailian reached out and gently wiped away the dust covered in the photo: "Lao Li, I'm here to see you..." Even when she heard the news of Li Guozheng's death, she didn't cry, but her eyes turned red: "Lao Li, you said you would accompany me... Haohui, we can't count on... You want to accompany me throughout this life, but why don't you keep your word? Why do you leave alone..." Feng Ailian's voice was bitter.

Tian Qinglong looked at Feng Ailian who was talking with tears, and suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. What made them come to their current situation? It was them themselves. If they hadn't made the wrong choice, how could they end up being separated by yin and yang and destroying their families.

Feng Ailian talked in front of her husband's grave for a long time. When she left, a drizzle drizzle drizzled in the sky, and her mood was as heavy as her steps.

Li Haohui's tomb is very far apart from Li Guo and belongs to two parks. When he arrived at Li Haohui, Qin Qing and Zhang Yang were already standing there.

Feng Ailian first put the lily in front of his son's tombstone, then looked at his son quietly, pondering in his memories for five minutes before saying, "Can we say a few words alone?"

Zhang Yang looked at Qin Qing, and Qin Qing nodded to him, signaling him not to worry.

Zhang Yang then walked away, and Tian Qinglong followed. Zhang Yang said with confusion: "What do she want to see Qin Qing?"

Tian Qinglong shook his head, how could he know?

Feng Ailian looked at Qin Qing coldly: "I think my son really hopes you come and see him!"

Qin Qingran said calmly: "I'm not here to see him, I'm here to see you!"

Feng Ailian pursed her lips: "You harmed him, you caused him to fall to this point. Do you have no owe to Haohui in your heart?"

Qin Qing sighed, and she looked at Feng Ailian with some sympathy: "Don't you realize that it was you two parents who caused him to this point? His real purpose of killing Zhenyang was to protect you and cover up the fact that you embezzled and accepted bribes. I admit that I hate him because of this, but I don't deny that he is a good son to you. If you dare to face your mistakes early and take on everything you did wrong, Li Haohui would not have to pay for your mistakes, nor would he be stimulated by that matter..."

"Enough!" Feng Ailian screamed, her long gray hair floating in the wind, and her whole body looked a little scary.

Qin Qing looked at her fearlessly, Feng Ailian looked at Qin Qing, and the two of them looked at each other in the wind and rain. Feng Ailian's eyes suddenly turned red. She knelt helplessly, sobbing in a low voice, crying more and more sadly, and louder and louder. She has always blamed Qin Qing for her son's madness and death, but at this moment she suddenly understood that it was them that were wrong. As Qin Qing said, her son paid for his parents' mistakes. This was a heart-wrenching pain. Feng Ailian would rather die in pain.

Qin Qing whispered: "Respect your own life and respect other people's lives. I think you should understand this truth!" After saying this, she turned around and walked towards Zhang Yang in the distance. Feng Ailian silently chewed her words, looking at Qin Qing's gradually moving away, her vision suddenly became blurred...

This time, Tian Qinglong of the Standing Committee was late, and Hong Weiji's face was still like the gloomy sky in Jiangcheng, without any change. When Tian Qinglong arrived, he was passionately pointing out the importance of anti-corruption and promoting integrity.

Acting Mayor Zuo Yuanchao did not attend the Standing Committee due to illness. In fact, he was often sick during this period. Everyone knew that he was dissatisfied with Hong Weiji's approach, but he lacked the courage to confront him head-on, so he could only use this method to express his inner dissatisfaction in tactful manner.

Hong Weiji said: "I suggest that an anti-corruption and integrity rectification campaign will be launched immediately in the Jiangcheng cadre system, so that the general public can see our determination and let our cadres realize the importance of their responsibilities." He paused for a moment, obviously seeking opinions from others. Of course, this is just a habitual pause, not a real opportunity to give others a chance to speak. Often, no one will speak at this time. His proposal is equivalent to the final decision.

Li Changyu, executive vice mayor who has been smoking, spoke at this time: "Secretary Hong, I think anti-corruption and integrity is a good thing and worth promoting, but this matter is best to be secretly carried out within the system. In the current situation, it is not suitable for big fanfare. The bigger the matter, the more it will make the people rebellious and the more it will make the people lose confidence. In fact, corruption is only a problem for a small number of people. We will expand the problem and may affect the image of our entire cadre team."

Hong Weiji looked at Li Changyu in amazement. He knew that Li Changyu had reservations about his actions during this period, but it was the first time he made Hong Weiji feel that his authority was challenged. He smiled: "Comrade Changyu, what we Communists pay attention to is seeking truth from facts. If there are any problems, we must correct them in time. Don't be afraid of others' criticism."

Zhao Yanglin, director of the National People's Congress, said: "There are many types of criticism, and ordinary people's criticism can be divided into good intentions and maliciousness. The purpose of criticism and self-criticism is to enhance the awareness of the cadre team and to improve the quality of cadres. We are not afraid of criticism, but to consider what methods to achieve the best results."

Hong Weiji frowned.

Deputy Mayor Yuan Chengxi also said: "There are indeed too many things happening in Jiangcheng recently. The people have developed a crisis of trust in our leadership team. The problems have always existed. If we expand it, will the people feel even more heartbroken and will they feel more resistant?"

Zhao Yanglin said: "So we must consider the timing!"

Tian Qinglong said: "There is something I want to inform you of the Standing Committee!"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Tian Qinglong.

Tian Qinglong said: "I just received the news that Feng Ailian overturned many of the past evidences. The recent problems of the health system may need to be investigated again." This sentence is like a bomb blew up in the conference room. The center's target is Hong Weiji. Hong Weiji suddenly felt the target of public criticism. He felt isolated. Tian Qinglong said this at this time and the speeches of several members of the Standing Committee just now proved that they were dissatisfied with their actions. Hong Weiji pursed his lips and quickly made the decision to leave the meeting.

After the meeting, Li Changyu came to Hong Weiji's office. Hong Weiji stood in front of the window and overlooked the city under his feet. Everything was so familiar but so strange. Although he was the supreme leader of the city, he suddenly felt that the city did not belong to him.

Li Changyu took out a cigarette and handed it to him silently. Hong Weiji took it and lit it on his own: "Did you know that Feng Ailian overturned the evidence?"

Li Changyu shook his head and said, "I just knew about it like you."

Hong Weiji said: "I haven't watched Peking Opera for a long time, and I suddenly missed the scene of forcing the palace!"

Li Changyu laughed: "Secretary Hong, do you think we are forcing the palace? I think several of our standing committee members colluded to target you and cause your rebellion at today's meeting?"

Hong Weiji didn't speak, which was equivalent to a default.

Li Changyu sighed and said, "The rectification movement you launched is only good for me, why should I jump out and oppose it?"

Hong Weiji turned to Li Changyu, which was also something that puzzled him.

Li Changyu said: "Li Guozheng's incident has caused our Jiangcheng to encounter an unprecedented crisis of trust. If there is another big anti-corruption campaign, what the people see is not our determination to correct our mistakes, but our endless mistakes. Once we lose the hearts of the people, how should we carry out our work in the future? How can we get the support of the people?"
To be continued...