r18novel Chapter 601 True Passion
Chapter 601 True Passion
Chapter 601 True Passion
The city compound, the Hu family's residence.
"Mayor Hu, I apologize for bothering you! The bureau has been dealing with too many cases lately, so I haven't been able to come and report to you as often as I should."
I heard you like tea, so I brought you two boxes of tea.
"Xiao Wang, I welcome your work report, but you can skip the tea. I have plenty of tea here. Take it back with you later. Come, have a seat inside!"
Hu Yonghua had only a faint smile on his face, revealing neither joy nor anger.
He casually placed the items on the entryway cabinet and immediately noticed several similar tea gift boxes on it...
Uh... it seems like I made a mistake in choosing this gift.
The boss's hobby is no secret at all...
Wang Zhaoping was right; Hu Yonghua's hobby has been a hot topic in the circle recently.
And recently, it wasn't just officials of all ranks within their police system who came to their door...
Unlike when they were parachuted in and faced numerous difficulties, almost being sidelined.
Binjiang Shipyard is receiving bailouts, with huge shipbuilding orders attracting investment, and the Idol New Energy production line is being established...
In particular, the rapid rise of Wanwu Holdings Group has allowed it to take root in Suzhou and surrounding cities, with investments and new projects constantly being implemented, greatly boosting the prosperity of Suzhou's economy, employment, and high-tech industries.
All of these have brought Hu Yonghua real prestige and political achievements!
With Xu Jingsong's downfall, Wanwu Holdings Group's rise in Suzhou was no longer hindered, and Baiyeji even showed signs of becoming a local internet giant in Suzhou.
Suzhou, known as "Suzhou the Strongest City," is not lacking in companies ranked among the top 100 in China.
However, the prestige and star power of a high-tech internet company like BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) far surpasses that of traditional companies.
Its significance for the future development of a city is also incomparable.
Even the top leader, Hong Tianfang, knew that with Gao Yuan and Hu Yifei backing him up, Hu Yonghua was no longer someone he could control.
As long as Gaoyuan Group maintains this rapid development trend, Hu Yonghua's influence will increase accordingly.
So he gradually came to see reality and began to shift from confrontation to cooperation, and even relinquish some rights.
After all, there are no permanent enemies; the art of politics is mutual compromise...
Under these circumstances, Hu Yonghua's situation has completely opened up, and local officials are naturally adapting accordingly...
……
"Xiao Wang, your Director Lu often mentions you to me, saying that you are shrewd and capable, and a rare talent in the bureau."
You've made outstanding contributions in cracking down on large-scale human trafficking rings and illegal trade in cultural relics!
Sitting down on the sofa in the living room, Hu Yonghua smiled and personally poured Wang Zhaoping a cup of tea, which Wang Zhaoping accepted with a somewhat flattered air.
"Not at all, Mayor Hu, you flatter me. It's all thanks to the leaders' excellent command."
"Hey! Being too modest is just being arrogant. Speaking of which, I haven't properly thanked you for what happened to Colonel Chu's family last time."
You may not know this, but the Hu family and the Chu family are old friends. If something really happens to that child here, I really won't be able to explain it to Old Master Chu.
Thanks to you all!
Wang Zhaoping was stunned for a moment before he realized why it was Mayor Hu who personally introduced Chu Tian and his family when they came to express their gratitude last time.
But with this relationship... doesn't that mean I'm already on the leader's radar?
Wang Zhaoping was secretly delighted.
"Mayor Hu, please don't say that. This is all part of our duty, and it's also a collective achievement of everyone in our police station... and the 'enthusiastic citizens.' I dare not take credit for it!"
"Hehe! That's all thanks to your excellent command, Little Wang!"
The two chatted casually, exchanging pleasantries. Hu Yonghua then asked some questions about work and the difficulties he faced. Wang Zhaoping gradually lost his initial awkwardness and answered truthfully one by one.
Hu Yonghua seemed quite satisfied with Wang Zhaoping's performance, nodding and smiling repeatedly.
"Hmm! I can see that you're a man of action, Xiao Wang. The grassroots level needs good police officers like you who are down-to-earth and hardworking!"
He was naturally aware of Wang Zhaoping's intentions.
However, this time they're probably going to disappoint them...
Sure enough, Wang Zhaoping's expression stiffened slightly.
The grassroots level needs good police officers like you who are down-to-earth and hardworking.
Does this mean I have to work at the grassroots level for a few more years?
Seeing the obvious disappointment on Wang Zhaoping's face, Hu Yonghua, feeling indebted to him, still offered a subtle but meaningful suggestion.
"Xiao Wang, the Public Security Bureau is a crucial department in the political and legal system. Now that Director Lu is about to retire, Cardinal Hong will definitely attach great importance to your work going forward..."
The words were spoken cryptically, but Wang Zhaoping still vaguely understood them.
The position of police chief is an important post in a key department, and Hong Tianfang will not easily relinquish it.
Now that Hu Yonghua and Hong Tianfang have just put aside their differences and maintained a superficial harmony, they clearly do not want to disrupt the current harmonious situation for the sake of a bureau chief position.
Hmm... or rather, this position isn't worth him using too much political capital to fight for with Hong Tianfang...
Although disappointed, Wang Zhaoping quickly adjusted his mindset.
What is destined to be yours will be yours, and what is not, you cannot force...
It's just a matter of timing and fate that I missed this opportunity...
After composing himself, Wang Zhaoping exchanged a few polite words and was about to get up to leave, but then he suddenly remembered the calligraphy and painting that Meng Lang had given him earlier that day.
Before coming, he secretly checked and found that "Gu Yue Zhenren" was indeed not a famous author. In fact, there was no historical figure who used this pen name at all!
He couldn't understand where Meng Lang got his confidence from, thinking that the leader would like such a mediocre person.
I was just worried it wouldn't be presentable enough, but now there's no hope anyway...
Out of curiosity, he hesitated for a moment, but still took the scroll out of his bag.
"By the way, Mayor Hu, I have a painting or calligraphy here that a friend gave me..."
"What is this all about?" Hu Yonghua's face immediately darkened, thinking that Wang Zhaoping was trying to take shady steps.
After all, he had seen this scene countless times before.
I never expected that this detective captain, whom I thought so highly of, would also be someone who wanted to do something shady...
"Uh... Mayor Hu, please don't misunderstand, this is not an antique, and it's not worth much."
"If you don't like it, please help me appraise it. I'll take it after I've looked at it," Wang Zhaoping quickly said.
"Is that so?" Hu Yonghua glanced at Wang Zhaoping indifferently, wanting to see what the other party was up to.
He took the scroll, opened it, and read it aloud softly.
"When the wind is gentle... uh..."
He froze before he could even finish the first sentence.
Upon seeing the signature at the bottom, his expression gradually became somewhat strange...
"What's wrong, Mayor Hu?" Seeing that Hu Yonghua's expression was obviously off, Wang Zhaoping's heart skipped a beat.
Holy crap, no way! Could it be some hidden masterpiece by a renowned artist that Brother Meng gave me?
Judging from his expression, Hu Yonghua doesn't seem angry...
"You said this was a gift from your friend?"
"Yes!" Wang Zhaoping nodded reluctantly and asked cautiously.
"Mayor Hu...is there something wrong with this calligraphy and painting?"
“Hmm…” Hu Yonghua’s expression became increasingly strange.
The signature is stamped with my seal, so what's the problem?
Wang Zhaoping is indeed capable, and the Chu family does owe him a favor, but these are not enough to make him go to great lengths to compete with Hong Tianfang for the position of bureau chief.
But... if we add the favors that Hu Yifei and even his family owe...
He looked up at Wang Zhaoping, then at the calligraphy, pondered for a moment, and then rolled it up again.
Just when Wang Zhaoping thought the other party was going to dump the problem on him, and he might even get a severe scolding...
"I'll accept this calligraphy for now."
"Uh……"
Wang Zhaoping was stunned, his eyes widening as if he had misheard.
You really...really accepted it?
"It's getting late, Xiao Wang, you should go back now. Focus on your work, the organization won't overlook your talent!"
……
Feeling dizzy and confused, Wang Zhaoping stood at the gate of the compound, still looking completely bewildered.
Just a moment ago they were saying "the grassroots need me," and now they're saying "we won't let talent go to waste"?
Is the world changing that fast?
why?
What is the mystery behind that calligraphy?
Could it be that Hu Shi's true hobby is not drinking tea, but calligraphy?
And he happens to be a huge fan of "Gu Yue Zhenren"?
Recalling Meng Lang's enigmatic smile when he gifted him the calligraphy and painting, Wang Zhaoping felt as if he had encountered a master...
No, he's a benefactor!
He excitedly pulled out his phone.
Archie: [Brother Meng, you're amazing! City Chief Hu really accepted that calligraphy! Tell me quickly, what exactly happened? Who is this 'Master Gu Yue'?]
Not long after, the other party replied with a message.
Meng said: [You can read it by combining '古' and '月' together~]
Wang Zhaoping was stunned for a moment before slapping his thigh.
That's right! How come I didn't think of that? Gu Yuehu!
Archie: [Is this character related to Hu City?]
Meng said: "What do you think of what others have written?"
Wang Zhaoping was momentarily stunned.
Gu Yue Zhenren... is that Hu Yonghua?!
So, I just visited their home and even brought them a calligraphy piece they wrote...
The key point is that they actually accepted it?!
Wang Zhaoping was stunned for a while before he realized that the calligraphy itself wasn't important at all; what mattered was why it was in Meng Lang's hands...
Archie: [So, Brother Meng, you already knew Mayor Hu?]
Meng said: "Actually, we weren't that close. I've only played ping-pong with him twice."
You played ping-pong twice, and a mayor of his stature presented you with his calligraphy, doing you a huge favor?
What kind of international level is this? They became best friends after just two table tennis games?
So Hu Shi's true hobby...
It wasn't drinking tea, nor was it calligraphy; it was actually table tennis?
I believe you as a ghost!
Archie: [You even have connections to the mayor, Brother Meng, just how many more people do you have that I don't know about?]
Meng said: "[I also have the UN Secretary-General's Feixin (a Chinese instant messaging service), do you want it?]"
Archie: [Brother Meng, please stop teasing me.]
Meng said: [Hehe...]
Language is a transparent cage, imprisoning the unspoken truth.
Misunderstandings are a mirror of language, reflecting the perpetual time lag between the speaker and the listener...
(End of this chapter)