Chapter 2789 You Bet Right

"You didn't report the cause of Comrade Qi Yaqiu's death to Comrade Yongliang before, did you?" Hu Guangxiang asked.

Qin Feng nodded: "I've only just started to get some leads on this matter. I haven't reported it to Minister Hong or Secretary Zhao. I was planning to come to Beijing to report this to you leaders and hear your arrangements, but I didn't expect to be called to the big boss first thing here. I wasn't prepared at all."

"Calling you over was a last-minute arrangement by the big boss; we didn't expect it."

"Today is an informal meeting convened by the big boss to discuss personnel issues in Gansu and Liangshan. Comrade Hongjian came to Beijing this time because of this matter. However, when discussing the cadre issues in Gansu and Liangshan, the big boss emphasized asking about the real cause of Comrade Qi Yaqiu's death."

"When the big boss asked about this matter, Comrade Yongliang was in a very passive position, and Comrade Hongjian was also criticized. The big boss was very angry. In a moment of desperation, Comrade Yongliang said that you just happened to be in the capital. So the big boss asked you to go directly there, which led to the following scene."

"This matter is mainly handled by Comrade Yongliang. I am not clear about many details, so you can ask Comrade Yongliang for specifics," Hu Guangxiang concluded.

Qin Feng nodded, then asked, "Uncle, I want to know if what I said to the big boss today was right or wrong? Will it have any impact on Minister Hong and Secretary Zhao?"

"Why don't you ask yourself if it will affect you?" Hu Guangxiang asked with a smile.

"Me? I'm just a small mayor. What could possibly affect me? Would a big boss bother with a small mayor like me? Besides, even if it affects me, it only affects a mayor. As long as it doesn't affect Secretary Zhao and Minister Hong, the overall situation in Gansu and Liangshan will remain unaffected, and Shazhou will still have hope," Qin Feng said with a smile.

"Is all you can think about right now, the sandbar?" Hu Guangxiang's gaze towards Qin Feng changed slightly.

“Since the organization has appointed me as the mayor of Shazhou, I naturally have the responsibility and obligation to make the people of Shazhou live a good life. But the current situation is that the people of Shazhou are living in dire straits, and I can do nothing about it.”

“I have been working in Shazhou for half a year, but I have not done anything, or at least I have not accomplished anything. I don’t know if the people of Shazhou have criticized me, but I am very dissatisfied with my performance in Shazhou.”

"A good official should serve the people of his region. I sincerely hope that during my tenure as mayor of Shazhou, I can do something for the people of Shazhou, so that at least I won't have any regrets when I look back on it in the future." Qin Feng sighed.

Qin Feng sighed because he was finding things increasingly difficult.

"Alright, the problem isn't as serious as you think. To be precise, you made the right bet," Hu Guangxiang said with a smile.

"You bet right? What do you mean?" Qin Feng was stunned.

"The big boss is paying close attention to the case of Comrade Qi Yaqiu's death and has demanded that we find out the true cause of his death," Hu Guangxiang said.

Qin Feng pondered the words carefully, then looked up at Hu Guangxiang: "Are you going to launch a major investigation?"

Hu Guangxiang shook his head: "The nature of Comrade Qi Yaqiu's death has already been determined, and the matter has long been closed. How can we ask for a reinvestigation of this case without any evidence? Moreover, as you know, this case involves the entire Gansu and Liangzhou region, and any action taken could have far-reaching consequences. Therefore, it is impossible to take any major action, at least not now."

“Actually, whether there are any big moves or not is not important. What matters is the big boss’s attitude. That’s the most important thing. Do you understand?” Hu Guangxiang said to Qin Feng.

Qin Feng seemed to understand, but not quite.

“What you did today did put Comrade Yongliang and Comrade Hongjian in a very passive position, but it also helped them to some extent. The problem in Ganliang was indeed solved because of your actions today, so you made the right bet,” Hu Guangxiang explained.

"I can't say much more. What I should tell you and what I shouldn't tell you depends on Comrade Yongliang's opinion, so you should ask him when you go to see him."

"All I can tell you is that things are moving in a positive direction tonight. You made the right bet, and... the big boss has a very good impression of you," Hu Guangxiang said calmly.

Qin Feng and Hu Guangxiang sat there chatting slowly. After a while, Qin Feng checked the time and realized it was already very late. Given Hu Guangxiang's usual routine, he should have been asleep by now.

Qin Feng knew he couldn't bother them any longer. After thinking for a moment, he asked Hu Guangxiang, "Uncle, do you have any plans for Gansu and Liangzhou provinces?"

"Why would you ask that?" Hu Guangxiang asked.

"First, the big boss personally intervened in Ganliang's affairs. Second, you were involved," Qin Feng asked.

Hu Guangxiang smiled upon hearing this and said, "Some things are best kept to yourself. Don't say them out loud, and I can't possibly tell you. This isn't something for someone of your level to concern themselves with, understand?"

“I understand, Uncle. It’s too late, so I won’t disturb your rest any longer. I’ll come to Beijing to visit you again once the matter in Shazhou is completely resolved,” Qin Feng said.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, report to Comrade Yongliang and then go back to Shazhou. As I said before, Shazhou is indeed a dangerous place right now, full of perils. It will be a tough place for you, but if you can get through it, it might become your lucky place."

"Remember, the process will be arduous, but you must believe that the ending will be perfect." Hu Guangxiang's words were loaded with meaning.

Qin Feng nodded, bid farewell to Hu Guangxiang, and then left.

The next morning, Hong Yongliang once again sent a car to pick up Qin Feng from the hotel and take him to his office. It has to be said that Hong Yongliang really valued Qin Feng; this kind of treatment is not something ordinary people would receive.

Qin Feng had originally planned to see Zhao Hongjian early in the morning, but when he called, Zhao Hongjian told him that he was already on his way to the airport and asked him to come see him after he returned to Xidu.

Qin Feng entered Hong Yongliang's office for the third time.

"Minister Hong, I apologize to you," Qin Feng said respectfully, standing before Hong Yongliang.

"What are you reviewing?" Hong Yongliang asked with a smile.

Hong Yongliang always seemed so kind, with a smile on his face, and he almost never lost his temper with Qin Feng.

“I shouldn’t have spoken carelessly in front of the big boss yesterday. Actually, you and Secretary Hu had already reminded me, and I understand what you meant, but I still took it upon myself to say what I thought was the cause of Qi Yaqiu’s death.”

"I apologize to you and promise that it will never happen again," Qin Feng said sincerely.

Qin Feng already knew from Hu Guangxiang that he hadn't made any major mistakes in his words and actions last night, but he also knew that his behavior of ignoring Hong Yongliang's instructions and expressing his opinions to the big boss was a big taboo, so he had to make this self-criticism.