Chapter 1204

Su Xinghui said, "A reporter from their newspaper, who is also a senior brother of ours from Jiangcheng University, went to Qingxi County for an interview and was arrested by the local public security department on the grounds of prostitution. The problem is, this senior brother is not that kind of person."

Bao Wenting nodded. He didn't doubt Su Xinghui's ability at all; only Su Xinghui could help that reporter in such a situation.

Su Xinghui smiled and asked Bao Wenting, "Old Bao, how are things going between you and Qin Yan now?"

When this topic was brought up, a look of embarrassment appeared on Bao Wenting's face—though his face was dark, so one couldn't see him blush. He said, "It's alright."

During this period, the relationship between Bao Wenting and Qin Yan had indeed progressed quite well. Su Xinghui had already seen him shopping on the street with Qin Yan several times.

Su Xinghui laughed out loud and said, "Alright, then I'll head back first. I have to wait for Zhang Bin to come over."

Bao Wenting said, "If he comes, let's have a meal together. I haven't seen him for a long time either."

Su Xinghui said, "We'll see. If the matter is urgent, we might not have the time."

Bao Wenting nodded, and Su Xinghui returned to his office at the town government.

Qingxi County was the westernmost county in Qingyang City, about two hundred kilometers away from Shangjun County. Of course, Su Xinghui still had acquaintances in Qingyang City. Last time, because of the project approval for the Changjiang Bridge, he had dealt with Li Jun, the Vice Mayor of Qingyang City, and the two of them had gotten along quite well.

If he wanted to help Jiang Zhaoyang with this matter, Su Xinghui planned to go find Li Jun.

Su Xinghui immediately called Li Jun. When Li Jun received Su Xinghui's call, he was very enthusiastic. How could he not be enthusiastic? When he and Su Xinghui were running projects together in Jingcheng, he had witnessed Su Xinghui's immense influence with his own eyes.

And after he returned to Qingyang City, he had inquired about Su Xinghui's background and learned that Su Xinghui was the future son-in-law of Vice Governor Lu and a young cadre highly valued by Secretary Gu. Naturally, he wouldn't view Su Xinghui merely as an ordinary town mayor.

At the very least, he placed Su Xinghui on an equal footing with himself.

Su Xinghui said he had something he needed Li Jun's help with and would come to Qingyang City in the afternoon to meet him. Li Jun agreed readily, saying he would wait for Su Xinghui in his office in the afternoon and told him to come over without hesitation.

Zhang Bin arrived at Pengjiawanzhen two hours later. At this time, it was not yet 11 o'clock in the morning, which showed how anxious Zhang Bin was.

Su Xinghui brewed a cup of tea for Zhang Bin and said, "Zhang Bin, don't be anxious yet. Sit for a while. I'll call Old Bao, and we'll have lunch together. I'll head to Qingyang City with you this afternoon."

Hearing Su Xinghui's words, Zhang Bin finally calmed down. He knew Su Xinghui's influence; since Su Xinghui was helping, this matter shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Su Xinghui then called Bao Wenting and said, "Old Bao, Zhang Bin is here. Let's have lunch together at noon, and bring your little sister Qin Yan along. Alright, see you at Chaochao Restaurant."

After hanging up, Zhang Bin asked curiously, "Old Bao is dating too?"

Su Xinghui nodded and said, "That's right. We're all dating. Do you think it's appropriate for him to be his age and not dating?"

Hearing this news, Zhang Bin's heavy mood also relaxed a bit.

Su Xinghui asked, "What exactly happened with Senior Brother Jiang? You don't know anything at all?"

Zhang Bin said, "I really don't know. But since such a thing happened, he must have offended someone. In our line of work, as long as you have a little bit of conscience, offending people is a certainty."

Jiang Zhaoyang offending people really fit his personality. When he first became a reporter, his initial ideal was to be a war correspondent. Later, when he couldn't be one, he went to expose the dark side of society. It would be strange if such a reporter didn't offend people.

A few years ago, he was ostracized at the newspaper office and was once disheartened, not exposing the dark side much anymore. He even told Su Xinghui not to discuss state affairs. Later, it was Su Xinghui who asked him to expose Wang Hongcheng's scam that he became that sharp-penned famous reporter again.

Su Xinghui asked, "Has Senior Brother Jiang offended many people in the last two years?"

Zhang Bin nodded and said, "Plenty. Last year, he was beaten up because he wrote a report exposing a chemical plant on the shores of Zhe Xian Lake for discharging sewage into the lake."

Su Xinghui said in surprise, "There's such a thing? Then why didn't you tell me at the time?"

Zhang Bin said, "Actually, reporters getting beaten up is a common occurrence. At the time, Senior Brother Jiang wasn't beaten very badly. Later, the people who did the beating were dealt with, and the polluting chemical plant was also shut down by the environmental protection department, so Senior Brother Jiang didn't pursue it. This time, such a big thing happened, and no one could help him, so I paged you."

Su Xinghui frowned. It was really not easy for reporters in this era to do something right. It was very easy to get rich, though. If a reporter like Jiang Zhaoyang had accepted hush money, he would have definitely gotten rich long ago and wouldn't have been beaten or arrested. But it was precisely because of people like Jiang Zhaoyang that there was still hope for this society.

Su Xinghui decided that he must help Jiang Zhaoyang with all his might.

He looked at his watch; it was almost twelve o'clock. He stood up and said, "Let's go, let's go eat."

Arriving at Chaochao Restaurant, Su Xinghui requested a private room and ordered dishes. Not long after, he saw Bao Wenting and Qin Yan arrive together.

Qin Yan was a girl in her early twenties. She had shoulder-length black hair and wasn't dressed luxuriously, just in ordinary jeans and a T-shirt, but her gentle temperament made people feel very comfortable.

When Qin Yan saw Su Xinghui, she shyly called out "Mayor Su." Su Xinghui nodded and said, "Old Bao, Qin Yan, sit down."

Zhang Bin and Bao Wenting hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they naturally exchanged pleasantries. Bao Wenting said, "Long time no see, let's have some wine."

Su Xinghui said, "We still have to go to Qingyang City to handle some business this afternoon, and I have to drive, so we won't drink."

Zhang Bin also said, "That's right, I won't drink either. There's an important matter this afternoon."

Bao Wenting said, "Then let's substitute tea for wine and wish you a smooth trip this afternoon."

The group each poured a cup of tea and drank, substituting tea for wine.

Zhang Bin raised his teacup to Bao Wenting and said, "Old Bao, a toast to you. May you have a bumper harvest in both your career and love life!"

Bao Wenting laughed and clinked his teacup with Zhang Bin's. Being able to date Qin Yan was indeed a point of pride for him.

Qin Yan's face turned slightly red.

Zhang Bin had things on his mind and had to go to Qingyang City in the afternoon, and they weren't drinking, so the meal was eaten quickly. After the meal, Bao Wenting said, "No wine today, it's not satisfying. Once your business is successfully handled, come back to Pengjiawanzhen, and we'll have a few good drinks." ===== CHAPTER 1206 =====