Chapter 2306 Leaving Xiquan

Qin Feng took a car to the downstairs of the residential apartment building where Xie Zhiguo lived. From a distance, Qin Feng saw Gao Wei standing at the door of the apartment building waiting.

As soon as the car stopped, Gao Wei came over and opened the door.

"Hello, Director Qin."

"Long time no see." Qin Feng smiled and shook hands with Gao Wei.

"Secretary Xie has been waiting for you upstairs for some time." Gao Wei said as he guided Qin Feng into the elevator.

"How has Secretary Xie's health been over the past year?"

Qin Feng and Gao Wei chatted as they went upstairs and arrived at Xie Zhiguo's home.

What surprised Qin Feng was that Xie Zhiguo was sitting at the dining table at home. There were several dishes on the table. Xie Zhiguo was sitting there holding a bottle of Moutai and pouring wine into the wine glass.

"Secretary Xie, are you cooking in person today?" Qin Feng asked in surprise.

"Are you making fun of me? I asked Gao Wei to buy some cold and braised dishes. Since you come to Xiquan, I have to treat you to a meal. You know my character. Let's just have a few simple drinks at home." Xie Zhiguo put the cup in front of Qin Feng.

Qin Feng didn't hesitate and sat down at the table.

Gao Wei knew that Xie Zhiguo and Qin Feng had something to say to each other, so he wisely said goodbye and left before the two started drinking.

"Xiao Min is right, he has indeed lost weight." Xie Zhiguo said leisurely as he looked at Qin Feng who was sitting opposite him.

"That's good. Being thinner is healthier." Qin Feng raised his glass and clinked it with Xie Zhiguo, smiling.

"Why did you come to Xiquan for research right after taking office?" Xie Zhiguo personally poured wine into Qin Feng's glass.

Qin Feng was not polite and let Xie Zhiguo fall down. There was no need for clichéd politeness between him and Xie Zhiguo.

"I want to come to Xiquan to take a look. Although I was defeated in Xiquan, from the perspective of the overall development strategy of Xiquan, I won. So I want to come and see how Xiquan develops after the victory to see if it's worth it."

Qin Feng hid nothing in front of Xie Zhiguo.

"You've been here for a day. How do you feel? Is it worth it?" Xie Zhiguo asked.

"It's hard to say now. We have to go out and see it in person to know. But after meeting Pan Lian today, I am optimistic about the future of Xiquan." Qin Feng said after taking another sip.

"You think so highly of him?" Xie Zhiguo was a little surprised.

"I'm not familiar with him. This is my first time meeting him. He is different from the traditional cadres like us. He has a stronger academic atmosphere, is less scheming, and has a more outspoken personality. But from his words and deeds, I can see that he is a practical person, and he really regards the development of Xiquan as his own career. This is something that is hard to see in ordinary professional leaders."

“Plus, he is an expert in this field, so I am sure that under his guidance, it will not be a problem for Xiquan to get rid of poverty and become rich. It is just a matter of time,” Qin Feng concluded.

Xie Zhiguo nodded and said, "Comrade Li An is indeed quite good. He is an expert in economics and a great treasure of the province. The fact that the province sent him to Xiquan this time shows how much the province values ​​Xiquan."

"Comrade Li An has indeed made a lot of achievements since he came to Xiquan, and this is recognized by our municipal party committee and the provincial government."

"Comrade Li'an has definitely contributed to Xiquan's current situation, but I think the greatest credit does not go to Comrade Li'an. The greatest credit goes to you."

"You just said that Pan Lian is an academic cadre. His expertise is in economics, but he is very unfamiliar with politics."

"The biggest problem that restricted Xiquan's development before was not economic deficiencies, but political problems. This time, you are the biggest contributor to overcoming the political obstacles to Xiquan's development. Xiquan can have the current situation and can smoothly and steadily promote various economic development measures. The prerequisite is that you have overcome Xiquan's political problems."

"Both the provincial and municipal committees are very clear about this. Otherwise, why didn't the province send him here before, but let you take this position? This shows that the province has a very accurate grasp of the crux of the Xiquan issue, and it also fully utilizes the strengths of both you and Pan Lian." Xie Zhiguo said slowly.

"Secretary Xie, you don't need to comfort me. I'm not that petty. To be honest, when I went to the city government today and saw Pan Lian sitting there talking excitedly, I felt a little uncomfortable, but I didn't have any other thoughts."

"I did all this not for my own promotion, but just to enable Xiquan to develop and let the people live a better life. Now Xiquan is indeed developing rapidly, and my goal has been achieved. What else can I be dissatisfied with?" Qin Feng smiled.

"It's rare for you to think this way. Plus, you've been living a secluded life since you got out. Qin Feng, you've matured. I'm very pleased." Xie Zhiguo personally filled Qin Feng's glass with wine again.

"No matter who you are, you will mature after going through this."

"The maturity I'm talking about is political maturity." Xie Zhiguo shook his head slightly and continued, "I can see that you have some opinions about the province's arrangement of you to the Political Research Office."

"Yes, you know my personality. I am not the type to do this kind of research or consulting work. But I also know that I have no choice but to be arranged this way by the provincial leaders. I can understand." Qin Feng took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it.

"The provincial leaders are actually protecting you," Xie Zhiguo said.

Qin Feng was just about to light a cigarette, but when he heard Xie Zhiguo say that, he looked up at Xie Zhiguo in surprise, and forgot to light the cigarette after lighting the lighter.

He was assigned to work in the Political Research Office because the province wanted to calm down and reduce the political impact of this unjust, false and wrong case as soon as possible. Putting Qin Feng, this hot potato, in the Political Research Office was the best choice.

However, Qin Feng did not expect that he was placed in the Political Research Office in order to protect him.

"You have been staying in Zhongjiang all this time, and now you work for the provincial party committee. The province is in turmoil right now. You must know that, right?"

"I know this. Because of my case, many comrades from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection have been punished. It is said that the person from the Commission for Discipline Inspection will also..." Qin Feng pointed upwards with his hand.

"Yes, this has been confirmed, but things are not over yet, or rather, they have just begun. There will be major changes in the top leadership of Jiangnan Province. I estimate that it will take at least half a year for everything to stabilize." Xie Zhiguo also took a sip of wine.

"What specific changes will there be?" Qin Feng asked.

"How would I know that? Not only do I not know, but even the provincial leaders may not know. But I am sure that the province will make major adjustments. After working for so many years, I still have some political acumen."

"That's why I said that the provincial leaders put you in the Policy Research Office to protect you. With your personality, if you were really put on the front line, you would definitely cause trouble. Think about it carefully. Where have you not caused trouble?"