"After doing this for a long time, it turns out that you are doing it for Ziyu. You are really infatuated."
Seeing Chen Ye humiliating Xiao Zhijie mercilessly, the suppressed anger in Xiao Zhen's heart burst out, and he sneered and said sarcastically:
"Chen Ye, I know that you have always wanted to prove your ability to the Xiao family, but everything is in vain. No matter how you prove it, you will never be able to enter the Xiao family's door, and there will never be any relationship between you and Ziyu. Together!”
"I'm really curious about why you, the Xiao family, are so confident. Zhou Yun is like this, and so are you - do I need to prove anything to the Xiao family? You are overthinking it. I have never thought about proving anything to the Xiao family. I don’t care what the world thinks of me either.”
Chen Ye smiled coldly.
He noticed the change in Xiao Zhen's attitude and knew what it meant, but he still asked confirmingly:
"Besides, Minister Xiao, do you think you are unwilling to agree to my request?"
"Chen Ye, I admit that you have made great contributions whether it is the transaction of lithography machines or the provision of large models of future artificial intelligence. This also makes Mr. Wu look at you differently. Therefore, I don't want you to do anything in front of Mr. Wu. Saying bad things about Zhijie will have an impact on Zhijie and the Xiao family. But if you step on the nose and face, Zhijie will be forced to leave Banxia Investment Group with just one sentence! Do you think too highly of yourself? Or are you treating us Xiao? Do you think your family is too weak?!"
Sure enough, Xiao Zhen's attitude changed 180 degrees, and his tone became colder.
"The first condition you raised is no problem, but the second condition is absolutely impossible!!"
"Then there's no point in talking about it."
Chen Ye smiled.
He was not surprised by the result, but he did not expect that Xiao Zhen would stage a good show of courtesy first and then fighting.
"Since we won't talk about it, let's just follow the procedure."
Xiao Zhen also sneered,
"I believe that my son Xiao Zhijie has not leaked any secrets of the Xia Kingdom. If you have evidence that he did this, feel free to report and expose him. I promise to catch him personally!
In addition, according to what I know, you also met and communicated with three North American businessmen including Smith tonight.
In order to confirm whether you have leaked confidential information, please tell me the details of your meeting with the three Smiths tonight, including what you did and what you said. "
"Sure enough, Jiang is still old and hot, but you know how to beat him up."
Chen Ye sneered.
"I remind you that there are many people here tonight. After I finish my investigation and questioning of you, I will find other people to verify. Therefore, you'd better not lie in any way and explain the situation truthfully."
Xiao Zhen ignored Chen Ye's sarcasm, but as he spoke, he took out a pen and notebook from his briefcase and prepared to take notes.
He used practical actions to explain what it means to "act according to procedures", and at the same time, he demonstrated his authority as the person in charge of safety work to the fullest!
"Sorry, I forgot what I said. If you want to know, just ask someone else directly. Or, don't bother, just ask your son directly. His answer will definitely satisfy you!"
Chen Ye said jokingly.
"Since you forgot, then come back with me. Let's wait until you remember it."
When Xiao Zhen heard this, he was no longer angry and just closed the notebook calmly.
"I remind you that if you make a mistake every step of the way, there is no turning back. Some things are irreversible after they are done. When the time comes, you must not say that I will not give Xiao Ziyu face."
The smile on Chen Ye's face disappeared and his tone turned cold.
"What you did and said tonight is very likely to leak secrets and affect national security. I asked you to investigate and understand the situation. This is in accordance with procedures. If you don't actively cooperate, I will take you back and give you memories. and time to think, which is also in line with procedure.”
Xiao Zhen was completely different from when he was negotiating with Chen Ye before, with a business-like attitude.
"If you have any objections to my actions, you can report it to the disciplinary department afterwards. I am willing to take responsibility for what I have done! As long as I violate laws and regulations, I am willing to accept any punishment!"
"Ding--"
This time.
Before Chen Ye could say anything, his phone suddenly rang.
Xiao Zhen heard the sound and immediately looked at Chen Ye.
The sound came from Chen Ye's pocket, and it was Chen Ye's cell phone ringing.
Chen Ye took out his cell phone and took a look and found that it was an unknown caller with a special number.
Chen Ye had seen similar numbers twice.
One time, Secretary Zhou, who was next to Mr. Wu, used the office phone to contact Chen Ye.
Another time, it was Chen Xiurei's secretary who contacted Chen Ye.
At this moment, this special number is neither Secretary Zhou’s landline number nor Secretary Chen Xiurui’s landline number.
This discovery made Chen Ye feel a little confused, but he still answered the phone in front of Xiao Zhen:
"Hi, hello."
"Hello, Comrade Xiao Chen..."
Soon, a steady voice came from the receiver.
The owner of the voice first introduced himself as Liu Zuolin, claiming to be the old man's secret of the Zhao family.
"Hello, Mr. Liu Ren, do you have anything to do with me?"
Chen Ye was a little confused about Liu Zuolin's sudden call.
When Xiao Zhen heard the words "Master Liu - Ren", his pupils suddenly dilated!
Although he couldn't hear the conversation between Chen Ye and Liu Zuolin, he knew that the most powerful leader in the Xia Kingdom, Ren, was named Liu!
It can't be the one in the red wall compound! !
Immediately, Xiao Zhen shook his head secretly.
He didn't believe that the powerful Director Liu would call Chen Ye.
Director Liu Ren on the other end of the phone, after hearing Chen Ye’s question, continued:
"Comrade Xiao Chen, are you in Yanjing now?"
"Yes, I'm in Yanjing."
"That's it. Zhang Zhang wants to meet you at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. You tell me your address and I will send a car to pick you up tomorrow morning."
"Sorry, Master Liu Ren, I'm afraid I can't go."
"Comrade Xiao Chen, please cooperate with my work!!"
Facing Chen Ye's rejection, Mr. Liu was stunned for a while, and then smiled bitterly.
Looking at the entire Xia Kingdom, there were not many people who could make him call, and even fewer people who could make an appointment with the Zhao family elders.
Even those high-ranking officials will be excited by this!
However--
Chen Ye refused!
However, when Master Liu Ren thought of the crazy deeds in Chen Ye's information, he felt relieved.
Comrade Chen cannot be treated with common sense.
"Master Liu Ren, it's not that I don't cooperate with your work, but that I have lost my personal freedom now."
Chen Ye explained.
"You lost your personal freedom? What do you mean?"
Master Liu-Ren was stunned.
He knew that Comrade Chen had sent Zhao Tianming, the crown prince of the Zhao family, to the west for poverty alleviation, and had two big bosses, Mr. Wu and Chen Xiurui, attend the funeral of Dr. Miao, which shocked both the government and the public. How could he lose his personal freedom?
"Mr. Liu, Minister Xiao Zhen suspects that I have leaked secrets and affected national security. They want to take me away for investigation and questioning!"
Chen Ye said truthfully.
"Comrade Xiao Chen, please give your phone number to Xiao Zhen, and I will tell him."
Master Liu Ren raised his eyebrows.
Although he didn't know what happened, he heard the implication of Chen Ye - Xiao Zhen was targeting Chen Ye!
In such a situation, as long as Chen Ye didn't really do anything illegal, he wouldn't mind giving Chen Ye a favor.
"OK."
Chen Ye said, handing the phone to Xiao Zhen.
Xiao Zhen was stunned: "What do you mean?"
"Don't you always say that I am proving myself to the Xiao family? Tonight, I will prove it to you once and for all as you wish!"
Chen Ye said coldly: "Director Liu Zuolin asked you to answer the phone!"
"who?!"
When Xiao Zhen heard the three words "Liu Zuolin", his expression changed with shock, and he jumped up as if his butt had been pricked by a needle.
Then, without waiting for Chen Ye to reply, he grabbed Chen Ye's cell phone, took a deep breath and said, "Hello, Mr. Liu..."
"Director Xiao, I heard that Comrade Xiao Chen said that you are investigating him. What's going on?"
Liu Zuolin directly interrupted Xiao Zhen's words, with the tone of a superior questioning a subordinate.
"Master Liu Ren, it's like this..."
Xiao Zhen's expression changed again and he quickly explained to Liu Zuolin.
"Minister Xiao, according to what you said, you have no evidence to prove that Comrade Xiao Chen leaked secrets. You are just suspicious. You can also ask other people, right?"
Liu Zuolin patiently listened to Xiao Zhen's report and then asked.
"Yes, Master Liu Ren."
Xiao Zhen responded quickly, with cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.
Liu Zuolin said calmly:
"Then I will report this matter to Zhang Zhang. I suggest Zhang Zhang wait until your investigation on Comrade Xiao Chen is completed before making an appointment to meet with Comrade Xiao Chen..."
"Liu...Master Liu Ren, no need! I can just find other people to understand the situation. There is no need to investigate Comrade Xiao Chen!"
Xiao Zhen was so frightened that he almost threw his phone away.
What a joke.
Preventing Chen Ye from meeting the old Zhao family?
This is the beginning of Tai Sui!
Even if you give him ten courages, he won't dare!
"Okay, give the phone to Comrade Xiao Chen."
Liu Zuolin said.
"Yes, Master Liu Ren."
Xiao Zhen responded quickly, and then handed the phone back to Chen Ye. His forehead was already covered with dense beads of sweat, and his back was freezing.
Chen Ye took the phone: "Master Liu Ren."
"Comrade Xiao Chen, I have already communicated with Minister Xiao. He is investigating and questioning other people. Your personal freedom will not be restricted. Look, where should I send a car to pick you up tomorrow?"
Liu Zuolin said politely, which was completely different from his attitude toward Xiao Zhen.
"Chen's courtyard."
"good."
Liu Zuolin hung up the phone.
Chen Ye put away his phone and asked, "Minister Xiao, can I leave?"
"Can."
Xiao Zhen looked ugly, feeling as if he had eaten shit.
At the same time, his heart was full of doubts:
Old man from the Zhao family, why do you want to see Chen Ye? !
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