Chapter Seventy-One: Struggle and Compromise

  In the International Grand Hotel of Hanjiang Economic Special Zone, Liu Bihua raised his wine glass to Cai Zhenghua and said: "Director... oh no! Secretary! I'd like to toast you a glass of wine! Congratulations on becoming the Secretary of Hanjiang Municipal Politics and Law Committee!"

  Cai Zhenghua had been striving for the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee for a long time! However, the final result was always disappointing to him! But just when Cai Zhenghua thought that becoming the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee was out of reach... a pie suddenly fell from the sky, and he became the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee!

  To celebrate Cai Zhenghua becoming the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, Liu Bihua proposed that everyone gather together to congratulate him. Even the usually reserved Cai Zhenghua finally agreed! This made the people from the Municipal Public Security Bureau who were under Cai Zhenghua's leadership feel extremely excited and encouraged! Cai Zhenghua generally does not accept their invitations for dinner parties! From this, it can be seen that Cai Zhenghua attaches great importance to Liu Bihua, his special assistant. He is very willing to give him face!

  Cai Zhenghua was also very happy tonight, drinking a lot of wine. Now he has become the Standing Committee member of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission... This is a huge step for Cai Zhenghua! From deputy department level to deputy ministerial level, many people have not achieved this in their lifetime, but now for Cai Zhenghua, who is not too old, reaching deputy ministerial level still has hope to continue rising! The development space suddenly becomes vast!

  Everyone was lively for a while, then Cai Zhenghua said: "You all drink slowly... Jin Hua, drive me to do something, I've had too much wine and can't drive."

  Everyone knew that Cai Zhenghua couldn't stay with them for a long time to drink and have fun... But Liu Bihua left, and everyone still felt a little lost. These people were thinking of getting along well with Liu Bihua and then inquiring about some special news from Liu Bihua. There will be plenty of opportunities later.

  Liu Bihua knew that Cai Zhenghua's drinking capacity was good, and letting himself drive for him was obviously an excuse to get himself out.

  "Get on the car," said Cai Zhenghua, "Go to the mayor's home."

  Liu Bihua immediately started the vehicle and drove towards Chen Rongsheng's place.

  Cai Zhenghua closed his eyes to rest for a while, then asked Liu Bihua in confusion: "Bihua, how did I suddenly become the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee? What about Guo Chunyan?"

  For this matter, Liu Bihua couldn't understand what his superior meant and he was also very puzzled. After some consideration, Liu Bihua said: "Uncle, when you mentioned this thing, could it be that Li Mufeng will give us compensation on our side? I think this is the only explanation. Or maybe, the superior originally planned to let you be the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee."

  Liu Bihua thought about it and felt that only this explanation made sense. It is indeed possible for pies to fall from the sky, but such pies are very rare in official circles!

  Cai Zhenghua smiled wryly: "Will Li Mu Feng be so kind-hearted? I think it's possible that the higher-ups have been studying my appointment for a long time, otherwise, within just a few days, they wouldn't be able to make such a quick decision."

  Liu Bihua hesitated for a moment, then reminded him: "Uncle, I think this appointment of yours is still related to Li Mu Feng! If it weren't for Li Mu Feng having some compensatory intention... if he firmly opposed it, you wouldn't be able to replace Guo Chunyan as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee!" Liu Bihua seemed to vaguely remember that in past history, Guo Chunyan eventually became a certain vice secretary. However, in past history, Liu Bihua was just a small armed police officer and didn't care about the movements of these leaders at all, so he didn't remember very clearly.

  Cai Zhenghua smiled and said, "Let's not speculate about this matter! We should wait for more detailed information from the mayor later." Tonight, Mayor Chen Rongsheng called Cai Zhenghua and Liu Bihua over, one to study the theft case, and the other may be to explain Cai Zhenghua's position.

  At Chen Rongsheng's home, Zhang Xiaomei smiled and served tea to Cai Zhenghua and Liu Bihua... then smiled at Liu Bihua and said: "Comrade Liu Bihua, are you happy now? Will you be promoted to become the special assistant of the Secretary of Politics and Law?" After finishing speaking, Zhang Xiaomei looked at Mayor Chen Rongsheng and Secretary Cai Zhenghua. Obviously, Comrade Zhang Xiaomei had a hidden meaning in her words.

  Chen Rongsheng said in a bad tone: "Go to one side! You're thinking about Liu Bihua's affairs in your heart! Don't worry, we won't treat him unfairly! It's just that he must solve the problem of active servicemen immediately now! Old Cai, let Liu Bihua go to work locally ahead of time, is there a problem?"

  Cai Zhenghua hesitated and said, "This... Liu Ganghua has made achievements in the army! And it's not just once! With this special situation, if the higher-ups of the army agree, there won't be a problem! But on the other hand, even if the high-level military leaders support him, it's not unprecedented for someone to hold both military and local positions."

  Liu Bihua smiled when Cai Zhenghua said that. Of course, having a military and local background is... But these are all people with special backgrounds! Many red second-generation children have a mysterious identity within a unit, only on the surface everyone doesn't know about it. However, with this identity, the rank within the unit can be continuously promoted, and if you "transfer" to a unit from a local place in the future, the rank is also easy to judge. But for oneself, a rural child without any connections, don't even dream about it! It's just that now one's luck is relatively good, with Cai Zhenghua's care! However, luck comes and goes without warning! Who can predict how their own luck will be in the next moment?!

  Chen Rongsheng said after listening to Cai Zhenghua's explanation: "Then find some connections... try to get Liu Bihua to arrive at the place as soon as possible! From this incident of me being secretly photographed, it can be seen that my side is short-handed! Recently, in the competition with Li Mu Feng, I haven't performed very well. The provincial governor called yesterday to criticize me! However, fortunately, Li Mu Feng's side didn't gain much advantage either."

  Cai Zhenghua hesitated for a moment before asking, "Mayor, you said this position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee... how did it come out of nowhere? And also as a Standing Committee member of the Municipal Party Committee... why was it approved by the province so quickly?"

  Mayor Chen Rongsheng smiled and said, "I knew you'd ask that question! I might as well tell you the truth. Last time, the provincial governor took advantage of the incident where a TV reporter was beaten to deal with Li Mu's backstage supporter, Provincial Party Secretary Zhu Jingnian... In the end, Li Mu still lost out! Originally, Li Mu was supposed to go to the province to serve as a member of the Provincial Party Committee. But Li Mu couldn't just lose out for nothing, so he made some demands! In the end, Guo Chunyan might be promoted to Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Hanjiang City! So who would take over the vacant position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Committee? Originally, Li Mu was still hesitant... but then the incident of taking secret photos happened... To make up for it, we decisively gave the position to Cai Zhenghua!"

  After pausing for a moment, Chen Rongsheng said: "This is struggle and compromise!"