Chapter 75 Zhou Lei's News

  Zhou Lei felt a little nervous when he saw Ye Pingyu return, after all, he had done something that made him feel guilty, although this matter was supported by Liang Jun, Zhao Yuncai and Yan Bengli, but he was still working under Ye Pingyu, if Ye Pingyu found out that he was playing tricks, he would definitely not have a good ending.

  However, another thing he heard made his courage rise again. The countryside has been spreading rumors that Ye Pingyu was promoted because of his regional connections, namely the manager Han who came to purchase rice last time. Later, someone said that Ye Pingyu's backer was a director in the Regional Administrative Office, anyway, the relationship is quite complicated, making people in the countryside full of imagination.

  He also believed it was true, otherwise how could Ye Pingyu be promoted so quickly? Originally, it was supposed to be Liang Jun who would be promoted, but suddenly Ye Pingyu took his place. There must be some ulterior motive behind this, which is why people can't help but believe it!

  It just so happened that he had a classmate named Wu Qisheng, who was working as a deputy secretary in the regional government office, alongside Zhu Zishen. He went to the region to visit him and they sat together chatting, then somehow they started talking about Ye Pingyu's case, and it turned out that even though Ye Pingyu was young when he was promoted, his story would still be a topic of conversation for people after meals.

  When it comes to Ye Pingyu's promotion, it mentions Ye Pingyu's relationship problem. He talked about the relationships in Ye Pingyu's area and Wu Qisheng's heart moved, saying: "You said that Director Zhu has a relationship with your township cadres?"

  Zhou Kuai said: "It's not like that, everyone says so, even our township secretary believes it."

  Wu Qisheng thought for a moment and said, "Director Zhu mentioned this name in front of me before, and now that you mention it, I seem to recall something. Once Director Zhu went to your place to buy rice and said he met a young man on the road named Ye something Yu, who took him home to buy rice and then brought him back, saving him a lot of trouble. At the time, it was just a casual mention, and I didn't pay much attention to it. Could it be this kind of relationship?"

  Zhou Lei was stunned and said: "Qisheng, are you sure they just met by chance? Why would Director Zhu come to our place to buy rice?"

  Wu Qisheng said, "Our Commissioner Ping wants to buy rice from that place. Commissioner Ping has strict requirements and does not allow lower-level comrades to deliver it, so let Director Zhu go to your place to buy it. At the time, Director Zhu also wanted me to go together, but I had something on at the time and didn't make it. This is what I know about the situation. Whether it was a coincidence or not, this is what Director Zhu said, he shouldn't be lying."

  Zhou Kuai felt that he had received some important news today. Now, the people in the countryside all think Ye Pingyu is someone with connections in the region, even Cao Dafu is quite fond of him. But unexpectedly, his relationship with the region was just a coincidence. What about Han, the manager who collected rice?

  Zhou Kuai brought up the issue, Wu Qisheng smiled and said: "I also know about this matter. Isn't it that Han Yuanqing? Director Zhu didn't know why, but after coming back, he let him go to your place to collect rice and even asked me to contact him. As for whether he has a relationship with the Ye Pingyu you mentioned, I don't know, but one thing is certain: his going to collect rice was entirely Director Zhu's intention. How could a manager of a grain and oil company scare your village like this?"

  Zhou Lei rolled his eyes and said, "We are all local leaders, how can we not be afraid after hearing this? He went to the countryside directly to find Ye Pingyu, without even giving our village secretary a glance. So we think he must have a relationship with Ye Pingyu!"

  Wu Qisheng couldn't help but laugh and said, "Zhou Wei, I'm telling you, you lower-level cadres are so sensitive, just a little bit of news and you're already making a big deal out of it. If I say you're my classmate, does that make me the leader of this region? Have they given you any special treatment in your hometown?"

  Zhou Kuai burst out laughing and said, "Of course you're the leader of the region. It's just that I usually don't mention you, I have to keep a trump card in reserve, and at critical moments, I'll let you lend a hand!"

  Wu Qisheng said with a self-satisfied expression: "Zhou Wei, I may not be able to help you with big things, but I can still help with small things. Although I'm just a small deputy secretary and don't hold any position, I have a good relationship with the regional leaders, and the county officials will give me some face. You do your job well, and when the time comes, I'll help you get a official position!"

  Zhou Lei said repeatedly: "That's it, that's it. You stand high and see far, it's different, not like me, hiding in a small town, a lifetime of no achievement, if you want to promote, all rely on you!"

  Wu Qisheng smiled and said, "Zhou Lei, I didn't deceive you. I've met Yang Long, the head of your county's organization department a few times. You'd better behave well, and when the time comes, I'll introduce you to him. Who knows, maybe you'll get promoted!"

  As soon as he said that, Zhou Yue repeatedly expressed his gratitude and said: "Qisheng, I'll leave this matter to you. You develop in the region, I'll develop below, if there's anything inconvenient for you to handle, you can hand it over to me. We'll join forces and our future prospects will be great!"

  Wu Qisheng burst out laughing and said, "Zhou Ye, you're very clever. We're classmates, so let's not say more. As long as we can help each other, we'll definitely help each other. Now I'm going to tell you another piece of news: Director Zhu is likely to go work in your county, and maybe he'll take me with him. Just wait and see, the opportunity will come soon!"

  This is another important news, Zhou Xuan hurriedly asked: "What position will Director Zhu take in our county?"

  Wu Qisheng thought for a moment and said, "This is hard to say, it may be the county magistrate or the county party secretary. Gui Qixiang will soon be transferred back to the region. If Zhang Mingshun takes over as county party secretary, then he will be the county magistrate. If Zhang Mingshun can't take over as county party secretary, then he may directly serve as county party secretary. It's hard to say now. I only got a little news. Don't talk nonsense after you go back."

  Zhou Lei nodded repeatedly, he was the first to know such important news, but it was an unexpected event. However, after a moment's thought, he said: "If Director Zhu is coming to work in our county, won't Ye Pingyu be even more pleased?"

  Wu Qisheng smiled and said, "Didn't I tell you? They might just be an accidental encounter. Besides, when the time comes, I'll pass by him, what are you afraid of? Some things aren't that mysterious, can a single accidental encounter establish such an intimate relationship?"

  Zhou Kuang thought about it and felt that some things are just overthought. If you don't think too much, nothing will happen, but if you do think too much, problems will arise.

  After returning from the region, Zhou Lei didn't mention that Zhu Zi Chuan might be going to Donglin County for work, but he did reveal the relationship between Ye Ping Yu and the regional leaders. As soon as Liang Jun and others heard this, they understood in their hearts that this kid was intentionally spreading his connection with the regional leaders, and probably even deceived Cao Da Fu!

  After learning the news, Liang Jun reported the situation to Cao Da Fu. Cao Da Fu was also shocked when he heard it. This kind of thing had never been mentioned by Ye Ping Yu before, and he had never asked about it either. It wasn't something that could be easily inquired about. Last time, he had asked Yang Le Yi to go back and investigate whether Ye Ping Yu and Zhu Zi Chuan were related, but nothing was found out. It seemed they didn't have any familial relationship. Now hearing that Ye Ping Yu and Zhu Zi Chuan just happened to run into each other, Cao Da Fu understood some things. Thinking about it, Zhang Ming Shun had overreacted at the time. If it was just a chance encounter, did he need to take this situation so seriously?

  After listening to Liang Jun's words, although he thought so in his heart, he knew that the die had been cast and he couldn't say anything to Zhang Mingxun now. If he said something like that, it would be a slap in Zhang Mingxun's face. Moreover, Ye Pingyu was indeed doing a good job, and promoting him was justified. More importantly, during their last trip to the region, Zhu Zishen and Ye Pingyu had developed a rather close relationship, so even if they met by chance, it couldn't be taken lightly!

  So after knowing this news, although his thoughts had changed a bit, he still attached great importance to Ye Pingyu's relationship and couldn't say that he didn't care about it anymore. He waved his hand to let Liang Jun not spread the word about this matter.

  Although Liang Jun promised not to talk nonsense about this matter, his purpose was to strike Ye Pingyu. How could he not say it? Not only did he mention the matter, but also instructed Zhou Xuan to spread rumors that Ye Pingyu and Chang Fang Zhao Yan were together, since he couldn't get both of them, he wanted to ruin their reputation and strike Ye Pingyu at the same time.

  The director of the township hospital, Li Jingguo, later learned that he was dealt with by the county health bureau entirely because of Ye Pingyu's report. So after learning about this matter, he cooperated in publicizing it and tarnishing Ye Pingyu's reputation. For a time, Ye Pingyu became a great demon, having a very bad impact on his image.

  Unexpectedly, after going to the capital, so many things happened. Although Ye Pingyu could remain calm, he couldn't just watch as someone tarnished his reputation. He thought about dealing with Zhou Xuan, but no matter how much he considered it, he felt that even if he did deal with Zhou Xuan, it would be pointless. Zhou Xuan was just a puppet, and thinking of ways to punish him would only make Zhou Xuan feel a little uncomfortable, but wouldn't fundamentally change the situation. Rumors are just rumors, after all - as long as time passes, they will eventually disappear.

  At this time, the county happened to hold a young cadre class. If he hadn't taken the initiative to ask for it, Zhou Lei might have been sent to study instead. Cao Dafu is also cultivating him now, but he took the initiative to propose studying, and indeed, he had just been promoted, so studying wouldn't be wrong either. Cao Dafu couldn't bear to reject his request, so he agreed.

  He wants to go to the county town to study, mainly to avoid this matter. Out of sight, out of mind, he doesn't pay attention to this issue, and others won't deliberately bring it up again. On the contrary, if he stays in the countryside, hearing some bad rumors every day will make him uncomfortable, and who knows what he might do after a long time, which would be detrimental to some people's way.