Chapter 2382 Secretary Zhang Xinming

Zhang Xinming is a cautious person, but he is very smart. He knows what to say and what not to say, and he also knows when to say and when not to say it. From the very beginning when Qin Feng tested Zhang Xinming, Qin Feng had the most basic understanding of Zhang Xinming.

"What do you think of Peng Zhen?" Qin Feng continued to ask Zhang Xinming.

"This... The Secretary-General has worked in the municipal government for many years and has worked diligently. He has made outstanding contributions to the entire Shazhou City..." Zhang Xinming began to speak in official language.

"What? I asked you to give me a report here? Comrade Xinming, you can't always work beside me with such a defensive mentality. This is not good." Qin Feng said lightly.

Qin Feng's words were a very stern warning to Zhang Xinming, and Zhang Xinming understood them clearly.

After hearing this, Zhang Xinming quickly stood up, looking very flustered, and his face turned pale.

"I'm sorry, Mayor, I didn't mean it. I just..." Zhang Xinming wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Qin Feng.

"You have worked in the municipal government for many years, and have been with Comrade Qi Yaqiu for more than two years. Naturally, you are very familiar with the people and things of the municipal party committee and government, and you also know some internal situations that others don't know. This is an important reason why I asked you to come and work with me."

"I just came to Shazhou and don't know the situation in Shazhou. It is very important for me to understand the people and things in Shazhou." Qin Feng said lightly.

Zhang Xinming nodded quickly.

"I understand your concerns. Comrade Qi Yaqiu's unexpected death had a great impact on you, so you are so cautious after following me this time."

"In fact, being cautious is a good quality, especially in a situation like the sandbar. But you also have to know when to be cautious and when not to be cautious, and in front of whom to be cautious and in front of whom not to be cautious."

"Being cautious is a good thing, but sometimes being overly cautious will only ruin your future and make you lose the opportunity you have finally seized." Qin Feng said slowly.

"I'm sorry, Mayor, I was wrong. I didn't think through some issues and I always had concerns in my heart." Zhang Xinming answered decisively, which made Qin Feng admire him even more and admire Qi Yaqiu's vision, because both Chen Guohua and Zhang Xinming in front of him were talents.

"Sit down and talk. You don't need to be so nervous and restrained in front of me in the future. If nothing unexpected happens, we will be together for a few more years. It will be uncomfortable for you to keep being so restrained." Qin Feng said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mayor." Zhang Xinming sat down as he was told, but after sitting down he silently picked up the ashtray in front of Qin Feng and emptied the ashes into the trash can next to him.

"Peng Zhen is a capable person, but he has sat on the wrong side of the fence." Zhang Xinming said it very bluntly this time.

"You mean he only follows Shao Hongli's lead?"

"No, Mayor. On the surface, Peng Zhen is Shao Hongli's man and he obeys Shao Hongli's orders in everything. But in fact, Peng Zhen is a member of the Lixin Group. He only listens to the Lixin Group and only serves the interests of the Lixin Group. It was the Lixin Group that put him in this position in the first place." Zhang Xinming shook his head.

“At first, Mayor Yaqiu thought of many ways to replace him, but encountered too much resistance and ultimately failed to do so. Knowing that Mayor Yaqiu could not do anything to him, he, as the secretary-general, did not take Mayor Yaqiu seriously at all. His existence caused a lot of trouble for Mayor Yaqiu’s work,” Zhang Xinming continued.

"A mayor cannot replace a municipal government secretary general. The fundamental reason lies with Jiang Longjun, right?" Qin Feng asked.

"Yes, Jiang Longjun has not agreed to this, so this matter cannot be passed. Mayor Yaqiu has no evidence of Peng Zhen's violation of laws and disciplines, so he has been disgusted all the time."

"Peng Zhen is closely related to Mayor Yaqiu's death. There are only a few people who know Mayor Yaqiu's work and rest schedule so clearly. He is the most suspicious person." Zhang Xinming's eyes flashed coldly when he said this.

Zhang Xinming was very smart. After Qin Feng's warning, he no longer concealed anything and had no concerns about it.

"No wonder Peng Zhen didn't take me seriously from the beginning. It turns out he has a backer behind him." Qin Feng smiled slightly, and then said, "Since you said Peng Zhen represents the Lixin Group, why did he tell me all this today? These are all the core secrets of the Lixin Group."

"He told you this because you don't know that the interests of the Lixin Group are involved behind this. Moreover, he told you this clearly today, which actually means that the Lixin Group is threatening you." Zhang Xinming had no more worries and spoke more bluntly.

Qin Feng smiled when he heard this. He naturally knew all this. The reason why he asked Zhang Xinming was just to test Zhang Xinming.

"What do you think I should do? Should I approve this plan or not?" Qin Feng asked Zhang Xinming again.

"Mayor, how can I make the decision on this? How can I talk nonsense about such an important matter?" Zhang Xinming waved his hands quickly.

"You're just a secretary. It's not your turn to make decisions on this matter. But I asked you to get your opinion. I will naturally decide what to do."

Zhang Xinming felt more at ease after hearing what Qin Feng said. He thought for a moment and said, "Mayor, we can't offend Lixin Group."

Qin Feng originally thought that Zhang Xinming would firmly support Qin Feng in vetoing this resolution and building the No. 1 Middle School in Nanshan New District, because this was the most correct decision for the entire Shazhou City and was also Qi Yaqiu's last wish.

But Qin Feng didn't expect that Zhang Xinming actually wanted Qin Feng not to offend Lixin Group.

"Why?" Qin Feng asked curiously.

"Mayor, these words may sound unpleasant to hear, and I shouldn't say them, but I sincerely wish you the best." Zhang Xinming said after hesitating for a moment.

"There's no need to say these prelude in the future. I, Qin Feng, am not a petty person. I won't hold a prejudice against you just because you said a few unpleasant words. Besides, I can also tell who is doing things for my own good." Qin Feng said with a smile.

"Mayor Yaqiu was most likely killed by people from the Lixin Group." Zhang Xinming said.

Qin Feng looked at Zhang Xinming, thought for a moment and then said, "Are you afraid that if I offend Lixin Group because of this, they will try to kill me?"

"No, no, no, Mayor, that's not what I meant. I just..."

"Don't worry, they don't dare. At least they won't kill me for a project like this. A mayor of Shazhou has already died. If another mayor dies... let alone the Lixin Group, there won't be a single leader left in Ganliang Province."

"So, as long as I don't go to the point of digging up the roots of the Lixin Group, they won't dare to do anything to me, at least they won't dare to take my life." Qin Feng said very easily.