Qian Chen bought some fruit and milk at the canteen at the entrance of Guanzhuang Village, and asked about Wang Baocai's address.
It was the first time he came to someone to do something for him, so there was no reason to be empty-handed. Although Qian Chen was the deputy mayor, he could only be regarded as a junior regardless of his age. In addition, Wang Baocai's relationship with his master Shen Jun made it even more difficult. You have to buy it, it won’t cost much anyway, and it’s a decent job.
Wang Baocai's house was not far from the entrance of the village, and Qian Chen arrived within a few minutes of walking.
As soon as Qian Chen knocked on the door, he saw a short and lean middle-aged man opening the door from the inside.
"Hehehe, it's Mayor Qian, I guess. Come on, come and sit in the room. I figured it would be time for you to arrive. I was just about to go out to greet you, but I didn't expect you to arrive first."
Wang Baocai brought Qian Chen in very enthusiastically. Seeing that Qian Chen was still holding something in his hand, his affection for Qian Chen increased. He joked carelessly: "Oh, Mayor Qian, come on. Why are you still carrying something? Look where the village secretary asked the mayor to deliver something. If word of this spreads out, will you say that I, Old Wang, am awesome? Hahaha."
Qian Chen responded with a smile: "Uncle Wang, you are my master's friend. How can I come empty-handed when I come to see the elders? Don't be so polite as to call me Mayor Qian. Just call me Xiao Qian."
The smile on Wang Baocai's face got even bigger: "Hahaha, I heard Lao Shen say that he has an apprentice. It's really extraordinary when we meet him today. How about Xiao Qian, has he found a partner? Do you want me to introduce one to you? I can’t guarantee that we still have a few good-looking women in Guanzhuang Village.”
"Uncle Wang, there is no need to introduce the person. I am still young, so I am not in a hurry."
"Yes, yes, you have become the deputy mayor at such a young age. You have a bright future. You will find a good one when the time comes."
While talking, Wang Baocai asked Qian Chen to sit down, and then went to make tea.
After the tea was brewed, Wang Baocai quickly poured a cup for Qian Chen, and the two started chatting.
"How is your master's health lately? Last time we talked about drinking together, but Lao Shen said he had a sugar high and needed to control it."
"Yes, my master, don't you know? If you like drinking and eating noodles, your sugar will be high, but it's not a big deal. Now that you drink less and eat less noodles, the sugar has dropped."
"Oh, just come down. I'll give your master a call later. You happen to be working in Huanglin. Let's sit down and have a drink together when you have free time.
By the way, Xiao Qian, what kind of work are you in charge of, Deputy Mayor Huang Lingan? "
"In charge of petitions and civil affairs."
Wang Baocai nodded thoughtfully, and then started to talk miserably in front of Qian Chen: "Hey, it's a small amount of money. Ever since we built a funeral parlor in Huanglin, petitions have been a problem. I The secretary of Guanzhuang Village has almost become a mediation room. Either one family comes to complain or that family comes to complain. I have been given a bunch of orders from above to organize everyone to move, but how can the common people move just as they say? I tried my best to persuade him, but to no avail.
You are a young man with a flexible mind and many methods. If you have any good ideas, please let me know. "
Qian Chen smiled slightly in his heart. Wang Baocai thought he was talking about the relocation of the people, so he acted miserable and blocked his mouth. It seemed that what the master said was absolutely right. Wang Baocai was really cunning.
"There is no solution for this relocation. It's just to compensate the people and explain the policy, so that the people understand that cremation is the general trend and must be carried out."
After hearing this, Wang Baocai showed a wry smile: "Little money, how can the common people care to listen to what you say? They insist that it is unlucky for the funeral parlor to be built in the village, and they insist on asking the government to change the location. As the village secretary, I can give you a few words of advice. Well, the people were not happy anymore. They said that the government insisted on setting the place in our village because I, the secretary, was a coward who was easy to bully. They asked me why I didn't dare to argue with the county magistrate and let the funeral parlor be built in another village.
Do you think this is human language? If I dare to break the table with the county magistrate, then I will no longer be able to work as village secretary. "
"Uncle, don't worry. Good things come only in time. If there are any entanglements or problems here, the county leaders will naturally know. Aren't they having a meeting to study this matter in the past two days? I believe effective measures will be taken soon."
"I hope the county can come up with some useful measures soon."
Afterwards, Qian Chen chatted with Wang Baocai for a few more words. Seeing that the conversation was almost finished, Qian Chen said: "Uncle, to be honest, I came to you this time to really need your help with something."
"Oh? You can tell me anything, as long as I can help you, I won't hesitate."
After hearing what Wang Baocai said, Qian Chen took out the portrait painted by Hua Xiangrong from his arms and handed it to Wang Baocai.
"Uncle, look, do you know this person?"
Wang Baocai took a look at the portrait and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "This person looks familiar. I seem to have seen him somewhere."
Qian Chen was a little surprised and said: "Uncle, think about it carefully, where have you seen this person?"
"It seems to be at the funeral parlor construction site in our village, right? This person should be from Yongyi Group, but I don't know his name.
What's wrong? Why are you looking for this person? What has this person done? "
Qian Chen did not reveal the truth and replied perfunctorily: "Well, it's not a big deal. I just have some minor issues regarding the petition. I need to ask him to find out the situation."
"Oh, that's it. I thought he had done something."
"It's nothing. I have to ask you to keep an eye on him for the next two days. If he comes to the village again, please call me."
"That's no problem. If I see him, I'll call you as soon as possible."
"Okay, sorry for bothering you, uncle. I'll leave now. I'll treat you to a drink some other time when I'm free."
"Hey, our relationship is so polite."
After talking about business, Qian Chen left. After Wang Baocai sent Qian Chen away, he returned to the house with a puzzled look on his face and muttered to himself.
"The little money just took Meng Wei's portrait, right? Why is he looking for Meng Wei when he has nothing to do? Could it be that Meng Wei committed something outside and was caught by the little money?"
Thinking of this, Wang Baocai took out his cell phone and dialed Meng Wei. As Cao Shuang's confidant, Meng Wei had been dealing with the construction of the funeral home. As Wang Baocai was the head of Guanzhuang Village, how could they not know each other.
As soon as the call was connected, Meng Wei's displeased voice came from the other side: "Hey, it's Lao Wang, what's up? What unreasonable demands did those unreasonable people make? Didn't I tell you earlier? , President Cao will handle this matter personally, you just need to wait to collect the money, how can this funeral parlor be built without your share? What are you anxious about? "
Wang Baocai was choked to death by Meng Wei's words. He had made up several reasons before to get more benefits from it, but after discovering that Meng Wei saw through it, he became much more honest. He was afraid that he would anger Meng Wei because of his greed. Therefore, standing on the opposite side of Yongyi Group would be more detrimental than gain.
"It's not Mr. Meng. I have been trying to appease those unruly people according to your instructions. It's not their business to call you this time."
Meng Wei asked impatiently: "Then what else can you do if you call me?"
Wang Baocai smiled bitterly: "It's your business. Someone just came to my house with your portrait to find out who it was."
"Oh? I'm asking you about my portrait? Who is it? Who is asking about me?"
"Qian Chen." Wang Baocai was afraid that Meng Wei didn't know Qian Chen, so he paused and quickly added: "The deputy mayor of our Huanglin Town who just took office is in charge of civil affairs work for petitions."
"What? This guy is asking about me?"
Hearing Meng Wei's tone, Wang Baocai asked, "Do you know Qian Chen?"
Meng Wei did not answer Wang Baocai's question, but instead asked: "How did this kid inquire about me?"
"Oh, he brought out a portrait and asked me if he knew me? I said I seemed to have seen him in the village. He immediately became interested, so I asked him casually. He said he had some minor issues regarding the petition and needed to find out from you. If so, let me call him immediately when I see you."
"Okay, I get it. You did a good job on this matter. I will say good things about you in front of Mr. Cao when it's over."
Seeing that he had saved his image with Meng Wei, Wang Baocai quickly volunteered and said, "Thank you...Thank you, Mr. Meng, do you think I need to do something next? Do you want me to go to Qian Chen's place to find out something?"
Meng Wei denied it: "No need, just keep an eye on those unruly people."
After saying that, Meng Wei hung up the phone and started playing with a string of beads.
"Hahaha, it's interesting. This guy Qian Chen came to me in a good way. I'm afraid he found some evidence about me, right? It seems that you really underestimated you. In just two days, you found me. What if? Give you two more days, why don't you make me surrender on the spot? Hahaha, it's a pity that you don't have that chance."
After thinking about this, Meng Wei called Han Laosan.
As soon as the two met, Meng Wei frowned and asked Han Lao San: "Lao San, what's going on with you? Is it so laborious to just kidnap a woman back? If you don't dare, just tell me. Just leave this job to others.”
Han Laosan quickly waved his hands to excuse himself: "Brother Meng Wei, you are wrongly blaming me when you say this. It's not that I don't dare to tie up that woman, but that I really don't have a chance. I asked my people to keep an eye on me, and it turns out this one is called Zhang Lin’s woman hasn’t left the town government gate in the past two days. I can’t let people go directly to the town government to rob someone, right?”
Meng Wei raised his eyebrows after hearing this, and then asked: "You can't let her come out if she doesn't come out on her own? Lie her to get a courier, say someone is looking for her, etc., isn't this too many reasons? You still have to use it I teach you?
Third child, I’m not blaming you, your efficiency is really too low. When the time comes, Mr. Cao will blame you, but don’t blame me, brother, for not speaking to you. "
As soon as Han Laosan heard this, he quickly patted his chest and promised: "Tomorrow, tomorrow at the latest, I promise to kidnap that woman."
