Xu Guangran was in a bad mood. The reason for his bad mood was not only because of Zhang Yang, but through this Standing Committee, he suddenly discovered many people who supported Zhang. This has never been seen in the past. On the surface, it seems to be a small matter, but after careful consideration, it is unusual, which means that his authority has begun to be questioned and challenged.

Deputy Mayor Gong Qiwei found Xu Guangran at this time, who came here specifically for the sale of the stadium plot.

When Xu Guangran heard Gong Qiwei talk about the stadium plot again, he frowned and said, "Comrade Qiwei, the Standing Committee has decided on this matter, so there is no need to discuss it anymore."

Gong Qiwei said: "Secretary Xu, I want to waste some time and talk about the benefits of this matter."

Xu Guangran said: "I understand everything you want to say, but the waiting area for money in Deepwater Port can no longer delay. If it is delayed, the losses will only be greater."

Gong Qiwei said: "Secretary Xu, we do not have only one way to raise funds, and we may not be limited to foreign investment."

Xu Guangran said: "Where can I raise so much money in a short period of time? Do you have the ability?"

Gong Qiwei said: "I can give it a try."

Xu Guangran laughed and said, "Comrade Qiwei, there is no way to do anything about revolutionary work. Try it? You actually told me to try it out for such a large project in Deepwater Port. Any mistake will cause immeasurable losses to the country."

Gong Qiwei said: "The stadium plot was sold to Xingyue Group in this way, which is also a loss to the country. From the moment, the loss may not be too great, but from a long-term perspective, the loss is immeasurable, and when they put such a request, where does the dignity of our government be placed?"

The smile on Xu Guangran's face suddenly subsided. In his opinion, Gong Qiwei's words were full of provocations to his authority, and were also a denial of his leadership ability. Xu Guangran was in a bad mood at first, and Gong Qiwei's words obviously angered him. Xu Guangran said coldly: "Can dignity be eaten?"

Gong Qiwei realized that he had touched Xu Guangran's refrain, but he was not afraid. In fact, he had already said this, so he simply said it all. Gong Qiwei said: "Then we must distinguish whether it is the big self or the small self. The small self can sacrifice dignity for the big self, but the dignity of the big self will never be violated!" His words were loud and clear.

Xu Guangran's eyelids twitched for no reason. He could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and shouted: "Are you blaming me? Are you saying that I'm damaging the interests of the country?"

Gong Qiwei said: "I don't mean this. I just said that Secretary Xu may not realize the seriousness of this matter."

Xu Guangran said: "I can't see what you see? Xingyue's request is too much. I know, but the land is still in Nancy. We have the right to speak on our land, and my concessions are also temporary."

Gong Qiwei said: "Attracting foreign investment is not the only way. I once had a proposal, why can't I consider contacting brother cities? After the completion of the Deepwater Port, it is not only our Nancy that makes profits, but it is quite attractive to surrounding cities."

Xu Guangran suddenly threw the teacup in his hand to the ground. He had long given people the impression that he had been gentle, and he had never lost his normal state like today.

Gong Qiwei was stunned.

Xu Guangran's lips were pursed tightly, his eyes were covered with blood. He pointed at Gong Qiwei's nose and said word by word: "Get out for me!"

Gong Qiwei nodded and whispered: "Secretary Xu, you should rethink this matter."

"go out!"

Xu Guangran's anger is not without reason. Gong Qiwei's proposal touched his psychological forbidden zone. The deepwater port project was the result of the victory of the struggle between Nancy and Lanshan. Everyone knows that this is a prominent political achievement. Everyone wants to engrave this brilliant honor on their own political journey. Gong Qiwei's proposal is something that Xu Guangran cannot tolerate. Since the Deepwater Port has been carried out, what would others think if Lanshan joins? What would the leaders think? People will think that Xu Guangran is incompetent and cannot play such a big project, so they ask Lanshan for help. Who will his future political achievements belong to? Where will he put his face? As a deputy mayor of Nancy City, Gong Qiwei actually made such a suggestion. He obviously did not take collective honor to heart.

Xu Guangran didn't know where Gong Qiwei got this courage. Today's words were equivalent to a blatant challenge to himself. Xu Guangran did not think that there was any mistake in using foreign capital. Foreign investment in Nancy is naturally the generous return of interests. There are no fools in this world, and others will not invest for you for no reason. This is the reason why Xingyue wants a stadium plot. Xingyue's investment and development itself has no problem, but they want to spend a penny to obtain the stadium plot. The 50 million given on the surface was just a blank check. Xu Guangran also considered the issue of government dignity at the beginning, but thought of the deep water port and the upcoming large investment, and decided to sell the stadium plot to Xingyue. He also struggled a lot. However, from Gong Qiwei's words, he felt that he was misinterpreted by most people. In the eyes of others, he was a municipal party secretary who ignored the dignity of the government, which made Xu Guangran unbearable.

When Gong Qiwei left the office of the Municipal Party Secretary, Chen Hao also came to see Xu Guangran and passed by him. Chen Hao clearly saw that Gong Qiwei's face was ugly. He greeted Gong Qiwei. Gong Qiwei then reacted and smiled at him, smiling quite reluctantly. Chen Hao speculated that Gong Qiwei must have been criticized, and he couldn't help feeling gloating in his heart.

Chen Hao walked into Xu Guangran's office and first observed Secretary Xu's face. Although he was not a person who was good at observing words and expressions, he could still notice such obvious things. The secretary was sweeping the glass debris on the ground. Chen Hao had guessed what had just happened. Secretary Xu threw the cup in anger. This was something he had never seen before in his impression. Chen Hao carefully called Secretary Xu.

Xu Guangran nodded, closed his eyes tiredly, and whispered: "How is the situation on Xingyue?"

Chen Hao said: "Tomorrow we will sign a land transfer agreement, and they promised that the second phase of the investment in Deepwater Port will be in place this week."

Xu Guangran rubbed his eyebrows with his hands and whispered: "Is there a lot of gossip outside?"

Chen Hao said: "There is no gossip."

Xu Guangran shook his head and still closed his eyes: "I know that the transfer of the stadium land to Xingyue must have been criticized by many people. It is impossible for me to have no gossip outside."

Chen Hao said: "The gossips are all short-sighted villains. They don't know that you made this decision for the sake of the overall situation and for the future development of Nancy. Secretary Xu, thank you for your hard work and have suffered a lot of grievances for the development of Nancy."

Xu Guangran sighed and said, "Since I got into this position, I have been fully prepared. It is impossible for a leader to not be criticized. If he is surrounded by praise, then he should examine himself more."

Chen Hao had a fever on his face, and Xu Guangran seemed to be reminding him of this.

In fact, Xu Guangran did not mean this. Now he did not mention Chen Hao's mood. Xu Guangran said: "After the funds in the Deepwater Port are in place, the construction progress must be kept up. Now many people are questioning whether it is correct for our Nancy to build a Deepwater Port. Only by speaking with facts and using projects can they block their mouths."

Chen Hao said: "Secretary Xu, don't worry, I will definitely do a good job in the deepwater port project and will never disappoint you."

Xu Guangran looked at Chen Hao and sighed from the bottom of his heart. Chen Hao is a man who is serious in his work. Unfortunately, his abilities are there, which is incomparable to Chang Lingkong, who has already been to Nancy as mayor. It is really difficult to change his innate shortcomings. If there is a better choice, Xu Guangran would not hand over the matter of Deepwater Port to Chen Hao. Xu Guangran said: "I just talked with Comrade Qiwei. The work he was in charge of is too heavy. I think it is difficult for him to take into account both sports. The Provincial Games are coming soon. Our Nancy as the host cannot be missed."

Chen Hao was slightly stunned. Gong Qiwei is in charge of sports culture now. Xu Guangran also said that his work is too heavy. Isn’t this a joke? It is obvious that Gong Qiwei offended Secretary Xu, and Secretary Xu wants to cut off his power. Xu Guangran meant that he wanted to kick Gong Qiwei out of the sports field. Chen Hao suggested: "I think Comrade Haibo is good. Don’t our Provincial Games want to set up a sports platform and perform the economy? Just let Comrade Haibo take charge of this area, which can enhance the role of corporate culture and reduce the burden on Comrade Qiwei."

Xu Guangran nodded and said, "This suggestion is good!"

Xia Boda heard that Gong Qiwei was even deprived of his power to be in charge of sports, and he was a little frustrated. Your Xu Guangran's arm was stretched too long, but Xia Boda himself had a very good relationship with Gong Qiwei. It seemed that there was no need to argue with Xu Guangran for Gong Qiwei. He transferred the opinions of the city to Gong Qiwei, and could only give sympathy for Gong Qiwei.

Gong Qiwei was not surprised by this decision. From the time he said that to Xu Guangran, he had already considered the troubles he might face. Xu Guangran deprived him of his power to be in charge of sports, just wanted him not to give any suggestions on the stadium plot, and to kick him out of this matter. Gong Qiwei felt deeply disappointed. As a secretary of the municipal party committee, Xu Guangran's pattern was obviously much smaller than he expected.

Xia Boda looked at Gong Qiwei with sympathy and said, "Comrade Qiwei, the city has made such a decision considering that you have too heavy work, what do you think?"

Gong Qiwei asked back: "Mayor Xia thinks I should be happy or angry?"

Xia Boda was speechless.

Gong Qiwei said: "If the city makes such a decision with the purpose of reducing my work burden, I can tell you now that my work is not only not heavy, but also very leisurely. My physical strength and energy allow me to bear more heavy work, but as a subordinate, I respect the leader's decision, whether it is right or wrong, and there are some things I should say. I think the city has made major mistakes in the decision-making of the deep water port. If this continues, it will only cause immeasurable losses to the country."

Xia Boda sighed and said, "Comrade Qiwei, I agree with some of your opinions, but I don't count for many aspects."

Gong Qiwei looked at Xia Boda with contempt and disdain. She was not in charge of her position and did not do anything about her. Xia Boda was sleek and courageous. I really don’t know how such a person could be in the position of mayor. His inaction caused Xu Guangran to become stronger and stronger, causing Nancy’s current one-man show. There was no opposition from the city-level leadership. This was simply a distorted political phenomenon.

Gong Qiwei smiled indifferently and said, "What I said doesn't count, but I have to say what I should say!"

How could Xia Boda not hear Gong Qiwei alluding to his weakness? But Xia Boda did not think he was weak. He believed that he was political wisdom and avoided his edge. Seeing Xu Guangran's moves, he was too lazy to remind him. He could go on wrong and follow this wrong path. He took the bitter fruits he planted by Xu Guangran himself and ate it himself. Xia Boda didn't know that he only considered from a political perspective and only thought about the jokes of his political enemies, but he did not consider too much about what kind of losses he would bring to Nancy if he continued like this.

Gong Qiwei walked out of the mayor's office with his head raised and his chest raised. He finally said what he wanted to say, but the reality was obviously cold. Xu Guangran regarded his reasonable suggestions as a challenge to his authority, and immediately took action to push him out of the situation. Mayor Xia Boda's attitude made him even more heartbroken. It was a major event related to Nancy's future and destiny. As the mayor, it seemed to have nothing to do with him. I wonder what Xia Boda felt deep in his heart?

Yang Ning quietly walked to the study room, and the door was still closed. You could smell the smoke inside when standing outside the door. She frowned, and her eyes were covered with a deep layer of melancholy. Her husband must have encountered setbacks again. His career, which was already unsuccessful, seemed to have become increasingly bleak recently. At this time, she didn't know how to persuade him.

The daughter Gong Yaxin came to her mother and lay down in her ear and whispered: "Mom, what's wrong with my dad?"

Yang Ning put his index finger on his lips and made a gesture of silence. He pulled his daughter and quietly retreated aside, and whispered: "Let your father calm down, you may encounter unpleasant things at work."

Gong Yaxin said: "Eight out of ten people have been criticized by their leaders. What's the best thing to be a mayor? My dad is better to do business than to avoid so much humiliation."

Yang Ning said: "What do you know about little girl? Don't get involved in adult affairs." When the mother and daughter said this, Gong Qiwei walked out of the study room. There was no sign of too many abnormalities in his expression. He smiled at his wife, then reached out to stroke the top of his daughter's head, and whispered: "I'll go out for a walk."

"I haven't eaten yet!" Yang Ning said with concern.

Gong Qiwei smiled and said, "I'll go out and eat something casually."

Yang Ning stopped talking, and no one knew her husband better than her. Her husband rarely brought his work emotions to the house. The reason why he was unwilling to stay at home for dinner was that he did not want to bring this unhappy mood to the house and infect his family.

Gong Yaxin hurriedly took off her coat, put it on for her father, and whispered: "Dad, it's cold outside, you'll be back early!"

Gong Qiwei looked at his daughter and looked at his wife again. He felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll try to come back as soon as possible."

Gong Qiwei left the house, but he didn't think about where to go. As he walked, he came to the old stadium without knowing it. Looking at the stadium in the twilight across the road, the straight-line distance between the stadium and the city center was less than 1 kilometer, but there was a Xiling River in the middle. Gong Qiwei once outlined a blueprint for Nancy City, and wanted to build a bridge here to open the path of the stadium and the central square, so that the commercial center can be expanded all the way here. At that time, the value of this land will increase several times or dozens of times. Xingyue Group undoubtedly saw this, so they asked to take down this land.

Gong Qiwei believed that this land was obviously sold at a low price, 50 million, and it was a blank check. A land with strong development potential was sold. He felt heartbroken. Only by truly treating the land under his feet as part of him can he feel his pain at this moment.

A pickup truck blocked his view, and Gong Qiwei saw Zhang Yang's bright smile, and there were obviously many unhealed scars on his face. Official Zhang said happily: "Mayor Gong, you are so excited, come to us to inspect the work?"

Gong Qiwei smiled: "It may be the last time I came."

Zhang Yang was slightly stunned. He heard something was wrong from Gong Qiwei's words. He whispered: "Get in the car, I'll treat you to a meal!"

Gong Qiwei suggested: "Let's have a meal at Fengyan Lake Street."

Zhang Yang said: "Okay, let's go and eat Zhu Laosan casserole!"

When he arrived at Zhu Laosan's casserole, Gong Qiwei realized that Zhang Yang's treatment here was extraordinary. Zhu Laosan invited them upstairs and grinned and said, "Director Zhang, wait a moment, I'll make you some delicious side dishes right away."

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "By the way, go to Laozhuang to cut some smoked duck, it tastes really good."

Zhu Laosan smiled and said, "Director Zhang, I will treat you tonight!"

Zhang Yang said: "No, if you keep doing this, I won't come anymore. Make me some side dishes carefully and I'll pay for the money!"

Zhu Laosan did not argue with Zhang Yang. Soon after, he quickly brought four side dishes. Zhang Yang brought two bottles of Maotai, opened a bottle and poured it on Gong Qiwei, and smiled and said, "Mayor Gong, I'm not in a high mood today."

Gong Qiwei picked up the wine glass, took a sip, picked up anise bean and put it in his mouth, and sighed and said, "Secretary Xu told me not to be in charge of sports anymore."

Zhang Yang was a little surprised and paused to his mouth: "Why?"

Gong Qiwei said: "I have put forward several opinions on Deepwater Port."

Zhang Yang said: "Then he can't take revenge on his own!"

Gong Qiwei smiled and said, "It's not just a matter of revenge on the public and having different political views. I have no regrets. I have said everything I should say. If the leader doesn't accept it, I have no choice."

Zhang Yang said: "Can't the province see it? Who is considering Nancy and who is sacrificing national interests for political achievements? Can't they see it?"

Gong Qiwei and Zhang Yang clinked their wine glasses, and they drank them all at the same time. Gong Qiwei said: "Everyone has different political views. We think the right things may not necessarily be recognized by them."

Zhang Yang said: "But Xingyue Group is making a fuss about the matter of Deepwater Port and using investment to threaten the government. This is not only a matter of offending interests, but a challenge to the dignity of our government. This matter cannot be compromised."

Gong Qiwei said: "Maybe the leaders think that some concessions are just a political skill and means."

Zhang Yang shook his head and said, "I don't realize that they have any political skills, just how to ensure that their political interests are not violated to the greatest extent. It's just selfishness, and it's not the country, not the people, but themselves." Zhang Yang was excited as he said, "No, I will go to Dongjiang tomorrow. If I don't believe this, I can't make any sense."

Gong Qiwei shook his head and said, "Forget it, the leader has his considerations. I have met Secretary Qiao. I have already made it clear. There are so many things in Pinghai, and Secretary Qiao cannot take care of everything."

Zhang Yang said: "This is not a trivial matter, it is a major event that concerns Nancy's development. You can't just forget it!"

Gong Qiwei still wanted to speak, but his phone suddenly rang. He picked up the phone and saw a strange number. Judging from the area code, it should have come from Dongjiang. Gong Qiwei answered the phone: "Hey! Who?"

A calm voice came from the other end of the phone: "I am Qiao Zhenliang!"

Gong Qiwei never thought that the provincial party secretary Qiao Zhenliang would call him personally. He was so excited that he stammered: "Secretary Qiao...you..."

Qiao Zhenliang said: "What are you doing?"

Gong Qiwei glanced at Zhang Yang and answered honestly: "Drink!"
To be continued...