Chapter 2785 The Big Boss

Qin Feng had guessed that the other party was definitely a big shot from the state, but he didn't expect it to be this big—it was practically the biggest possible size.

Sitting on the left and right sides below were three acquaintances of Qin Feng. On his left was Hu Guangxiang, on his right was Vice Minister Hong, and below Vice Minister Hong was Qin Feng's elder brother, Zhao Hongjian.

Sitting opposite Zhao Hongjian and next to Hu Guangxiang was a man of similar age to Zhao Hongjian. Qin Feng had never seen or recognized this man before, but when Qin Feng looked at him, the man smiled slightly and nodded.

Qin Feng walked to the center, feeling extremely nervous. The pressure emanating from the elder sitting in the high position was so great that he could hardly breathe.

"Greetings, sir." Looking at the seated elder, Qin Feng mustered his courage and tried his best to appear poised and confident.

"You must be Comrade Qin Feng? Truly a young hero!" He smiled first, then said, "Sit down, don't be shy."

"Thank you, sir." Qin Feng nodded, looked around, and finally sat down in the last seat, below Zhao Hongjian.

Zhao Hongjian gave Qin Feng a reassuring look, signaling him not to be nervous.

After Qin Feng sat down, Vice Minister Hong said to him, "Qin Feng, the main reason I called you here today is that I want to understand the situation in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces."

"Comrade Hongjian has already given a detailed report on the specific situation in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces. You should mainly report on the situation in Shazhou."

Vice Minister Hong's words were a reminder to Qin Feng not to speak carelessly, to only talk about the situation in Shazhou, and not to mention anything about Ganliang Province.

"I've remembered that, be realistic and pragmatic," Hu Guangxiang added.

Hu Guangxiang was also reminding Qin Feng to only state the facts when reporting, and not to add his own judgments or personal emotions.

Qin Feng understood that both Vice Minister Hong and Hu Guangxiang were protecting him. Giving a report to leaders of this rank was no easy task; if the report was not done well, it could easily ruin one's political career.

"Young comrade, don't put so much pressure on yourself, and don't listen to them. Just report as you should. Being truthful is very important, but as a comrade working on the front lines, your judgment is also very important," the leader said kindly.

The leader's amiable manner put Qin Feng at ease, but he was still nervous.

Qin Feng had been instructed by Zhao Hongjian to come to Beijing to report to Vice Minister Hong, so his preparations focused on how to report the situation in Shazhou to Vice Minister Hong.

But the situation was completely different now. He was not facing Vice Minister Hong. Qin Feng was at a loss for words. He had never had any experience reporting to a leader of this level.

"Don't be nervous, just say what you need to say." The commander noticed Qin Feng's nervousness again and gently reminded him.

"Commander, fellow leaders, this is so sudden... I don't know where to begin my report. Could you give me some hints?" Qin Feng stood there for a moment, thinking, and then asked, feigning difficulty.

Qin Feng wasn't stupid. He knew that reporting here was not like reporting to Vice Minister Hong. If he said the wrong thing, it would be a huge problem.

The most crucial point is that if he were reporting to Vice Minister Hong, he would know which stance to take, but today he is facing a superior, and he has no idea which stance to take. This is especially important.

Different positions require different reporting of matters, directions, and even completely different emotions and wording.

Qin Feng understood that he could give the leader the impression of being incompetent, but he absolutely could not choose the wrong side or say the wrong thing, as that would be fatal.

Qin Feng said this mainly in the hope that Hu Guangxiang and Vice Minister Hong could give him some hints; otherwise, he really wouldn't dare to say it so casually.

After Qin Feng finished speaking, everyone, including the leader, smiled slightly. Vice Minister Hong said, "Qin Feng, don't be nervous. The leader said to report as required. Just think of it as reporting to me and Lao Hu."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood.

"Commander, the situation in Shazhou is very serious..." Qin Feng stood up and said.

Qin Feng began to report on the situation in Shazhou without reservation. He first talked about the problems that existed in Shazhou, and then focused on Lixin Group, emphasizing Lixin Group's involvement in gambling and gambling. This was the first time Qin Feng had reported on this, and even Zhao Hongjian was unaware of it.

Qin Feng elaborated on the illegal and criminal activities of Lixin Group and the harm they caused to Shazhou. He then mentioned the widespread ideological problems among cadres in Shazhou and his opinions on Jiang Longjun, the municipal party secretary.

Since Vice Minister Hong instructed him to report as he would to him, Qin Feng had no more reservations. However, Qin Feng still harbored a little ulterior motive: he limited his report to Shazhou and did not involve any part of Gansu and Liangzhou provinces. Even when discussing Lixin Group, which required mentioning his relationship with the province, Qin Feng deliberately separated the information and did not mention it.

Qin Feng knew perfectly well that it was not his place to report on matters concerning Gansu and Liangzhou. Zhao Hongjian was sitting here today, so naturally he was here on behalf of Gansu and Liangzhou to report on their work.

Zhao Hongjian knew better than him how to report on the work in Gansu and Liangzhou provinces; he should say Shazhou City, and that was all he could say.

Qin Feng's purpose in coming to Beijing was to report to Vice Minister Hong, so he had already prepared his thoughts and planned what to say beforehand. As a result, his report was excellent, well-organized, and supported by evidence.

After Qin Feng finished his report, he stood there without saying anything more, waiting for the leaders to express their opinions.

Qin Feng remained silent, and everyone else was also silent, waiting for their leader to make a statement.

Qin Feng's report was extremely serious, far exceeding their expectations. They hadn't anticipated that the situation in Shazhou had become so dire, and that it involved illegal gambling and gambling, especially illegal gambling, which was a taboo subject.

The leader sitting in the chair remained calm after listening, his face expressionless, as if the issues Qin Feng raised were very commonplace.

"Comrade Qin Feng, the main reason I called you here today is to hear about the previous mayor of Shazhou City before you... what was his name?" The leader thought for a moment, then looked at Vice Minister Hong, having forgotten the name.

“Comrade Qi Yaqiu,” said Vice Minister Hong.

"Yes, I'd like to hear about the circumstances surrounding Comrade Qi Yaqiu's accidental death while working in Shazhou," the leader nodded.

Qin Feng was startled, and his eyes involuntarily revealed a look of panic.

The death of Qi Yaqiu is something that cannot be discussed in Shazhou or in Ganliang Province. Even here, it remains a highly sensitive political topic.