Xiang Tianliang did not expect the four deputy directors to gather in Zhangjiatun, and as a veteran official, he was also at a loss for what to do next. What good idea could Xiang Tianliang possibly come up with?

  One thing is certain: Zhang Haifeng cannot appear in front of the other three deputy directors at the same time, especially Yu Feilong. He can't speak ill of him in his face, after all.

  In the winter afternoon, as soon as the sun sets, the night will gradually appear, and the belly that is hungry for food also starts to cry out.

  Xiang Tianliang secretly cursed in his heart, he only had a bowl of thin porridge for lunch in the cafeteria, and when they changed drivers on the road, he urinated and his stomach was already hungry.

  Delighted and still thinking of a countermeasure, he didn't even think about eating, let alone speak until dawn.

  Since you've come all the way, it's not okay to just go back like this. For Zhang Hai, if he doesn't make an effort, the position of director is almost impossible to get. Now the municipal party committee leadership team is at a stalemate, and once Zhang Hai takes office, he will definitely help his old subordinate Yu Feilong speak up.

  Excitedly frowning, one hand holding a pager, the other hand's finger lightly tapping on the pager.

  Xiang Tianliang's heart skipped a beat, and he hastily asked: "Gao Ju, I have an idea, can we give it a try?"

  "Oh, come on, tell me."

  He's quite spirited and has a lot of mischievous ideas.

  "Do you have Zhang Haifeng's parents' phone number?" Xiang Tianliang asked.

  "No, but I have a friend who works in the Nanhe County government, he should know Zhang Haifeng's parents' phone number."

  Xiang Tianliang said: "Gao Ju, now there is only one way, find Zhang Haifeng's parents' phone number and then call Zhang Haifeng directly to clearly state that there is an important matter that requires a meeting with him."

  "Xiao Xiang, is this...is this the right thing to do?" Gao Xing hesitated, an old habit of his, always indecisive at critical moments.

  "Gao Bureau, Xie Zixiang and Yu Feilong must have made an appointment with Zhang Haifeng in advance. They went there around dinner time. Old subordinates meeting old leaders, it's been years since they last met, apart from having a few drinks, I'm sure they had plenty to talk about. Who knows, maybe the two of them will even stay over at Zhang's place tonight? You think you can wait for them to leave and then go see Zhang Haifeng? He might be asleep already! Besides, there are still Deputy Director Chen and Deputy Director Sun waiting..."

  He nodded in agreement, "You're right."

  "Besides, Zhang Haifeng and Xie Zixiang and Yu Feilong have been in a superior-subordinate relationship for over ten years, their feelings can't be broken just by saying so. Zhang Haifeng has not been in Qinghe City for five years, and old subordinates come to visit him, he must look at them with different eyes, especially valued. If we don't take the initiative to work on Zhang Haifeng first, after he reconnects with Xie Zixiang and Yu Feilong, I'm afraid Zhang Haifeng will no longer listen to us."

  After listening to Xiang Tianliang's analysis, his happy face became even more serious.

  "It is true that he who strikes first gets the advantage, and he who strikes last suffers the disadvantage."

  Made up his mind, he picked up the beeper and dialed the number.

  Xiang came up with Zhang Haifeng's parents' phone number, excited but not acting immediately, instead brewing his emotions first before picking up the big brother and dialing out.

  Tian Liang's ears were listening, but his eyes were gazing out the window at the dark earth outside. Without looking, he could tell how tense Xiang was just by the sound of her heavy breathing.

  "Hello, excuse me, is this Secretary Zhang's parents' home?" Gao Xing said into the phone, his tone extremely respectful.

  The big brother's signal is good, and it can be heard clearly even towards dawn.

  "Yes, this is Secretary Zhang's parents' home, may I ask who you are?"

  "Hello, I'm from Qinghe City. Would you mind asking Secretary Zhang to take the call?" Of course, Gao Xing couldn't directly say his own name.

  "Sorry, Secretary Zhang is receiving guests. If there's anything, you can tell me and I'll pass it on for you."

  He was so excited that he didn't even report his name, and of course, the other party wouldn't listen to him.

  Gritting his teeth, he said excitedly: "Hello, you must ask Secretary Zhang to answer the phone, because this is related to a conspiracy against Secretary Zhang."

  Tian Liang was startled by what he heard, is it that serious? It seems like his excitement was real.

  On the other end of the phone, after a brief pause, he actually agreed, "Alright, please hold on for a moment."

  After a while, a thick voice came from the big brother's phone.

  "My name is Zhang Haifeng."

  "Hello Secretary Zhang, I am delighted."

  "Who's happy?"

  Obviously, after all, Zhang Haifeng didn't remember that the students of the Party School were happy.

  "Secretary Zhang, I'm sorry, I am Gao Xing from the Municipal Construction Bureau. You were my teacher when you were in charge of work at the Municipal Party School."

  "Oh... it's Comrade Gaoxing, hello, Comrade Gaoxing, what can I do for you?"

  It's unclear whether Zhang Haifeng was just being polite or if he really remembered who Gao Xing was.

  "Excitedly and carefully, he said: 'Secretary Zhang, I am currently in Zhangjiatun. I have important matters to report to you. Can I see you?'"

  "Can't it be said over the phone?"

  "Secretary Zhang, this matter involves Comrades Xie Zixiang and Yu Feilong. It's a tape recording. I think...I'd like to hand it over to you in person."

  "Is it important?"

  "Yes, it's very important. The tape contains speeches by Comrades Xie Zonghua and Yu Feilong, which touch on some sensitive topics."

  "Comrade, I haven't taken office yet, why did you think of handing over the tape to me?"

  "Secretary Zhang, I'm being blunt. This is what I think: you've just returned to Qinghe and may not be fully aware of the situation. The tape in my hand might help you understand things better."

  Zhang Haifeng fell silent.

  At last, after at least half a minute, Zhang Haifeng spoke up.

  "Alright, come over in half an hour, I'll have my secretary wait for you at the back door."

  The phone hung up.

  "Xiao Xiang, it's done!" he exclaimed excitedly.

  Xiang Tianliang let out a sigh of relief, delighted that his previous words had been quite persuasive, especially the last few sentences. It seemed that he had managed to convince him after all.

  Taking advantage of the thick night color, he happily drove into the town himself.

  The small town at night was very quiet and dark, with occasional bright lights, just right for providing convenience.

  Xiang Tianliang was searching for Chen Wenyun and Sun Zhanlu's sedan, a bad idea that was forming in his mind.

  It seems that he is quite familiar with Zhangjiatun, or he has done his homework in advance. In less than twenty minutes, he arrived at the back door of Zhang Haifeng's parents' home.

  Toward Tian Liang, he pulled out a miniature recorder, "Gao Ju, you'd better bring back the tape too."

  "I knew you'd be waiting for me in the car." He happily handed over the car keys to Xiang Tianliang before getting out of the vehicle.

  Xiang Tian Liang didn't stay calm for long. After the happy figure disappeared behind the small wooden door, he started the car and drove out of the alley.

  Since we've come, we should do something anyway. Let's have fun inside and make trouble outside, blooming both inside and out, leaving a deep impression on Zhang Haifeng, it must be a very meaningful thing.

  Smiled evilly towards the bright sky.