Chapter 95: Going to See the Governor

Wang Jian wrote an application and left the provincial transportation department with Ye Fengling. As they exited, Ye Fengling said to him, "We can't go to Zhao Bingzhi. The more we seek him out, the more unhappy Zhang Chengyi will be. Let's go directly to Zhang Chengyi!"

Zhang Chengyi and Zhao Bingzhi were not on the same side. Seeking Zhao Bingzhi would not only make Zhang Chengyi unhappy, but Zhao Bingzhi would also find it difficult to handle the matter. Would he go out of his way for Wang Jian to please Zhang Chengyi? Impossible!

Wang Jian thought Ye Fengling was right; they shouldn't go to Zhao Bingzhi, but how could they find Zhang Chengyi? They couldn't even see him!

"How can we find Zhang Chengyi? He's the governor!" Wang Jian asked.

Ye Fengling thought for a moment and said, "I'll find a way. I'm a journalist for Huaxin News, and I have some connections!"

Wang Jian nodded, believing she had a way. If she could even find a bodyguard from Zhongnanhai, what else could she not accomplish?

They drove back to their residence. Ye Fengling made a few phone calls and returned a few minutes later to tell Wang Jian, "Zhang Chengyi has an event and will leave the provincial government in an hour. We'll go to the provincial government to find him and try to see him."

Wang Jian was half-skeptical about Ye Fengling's words, feeling it was like blocking the leader's door to petition, but knowing Zhang Chengyi's exact location was not easy. As long as they could see him and explain the situation, there might be a turning point.

They set out immediately. Ye Fengling had a special car, and they didn't need to show their IDs to enter the provincial government. They drove directly to the building where Zhang Chengyi's office was located. Getting out of the car, Ye Fengling said to Wang Jian, "I think Zhang Chengyi is in his office now. Let's go up and see. If someone stops us, we'll force our way in!"

Ye Fengling's words made Wang Jian laugh. To see Zhang Chengyi, they were using brute force. No matter what, Ye Fengling had the courage to force her way in, so he didn't need to be afraid.

They entered the building and headed to the third floor where Zhang Chengyi's office was. Just as they reached the second floor, someone stopped them and asked, "Who are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for Director Chen," Ye Fengling lied. This so-called Director Chen was Zhang Chengyi's secretary, who worked on the same floor.

"Wait a moment!" the person said, intending to report to Director Chen.

"I'm a journalist from Huaxin News, and I have an appointment with Director Chen!" Ye Fengling showed her press card. The person saw it was genuine and, since she had an appointment, let them through.

Ye Fengling and Wang Jian walked to the third floor. It was very quiet, and the governor's office was quite mysterious. Wang Jian, who was there for the first time, held his breath and observed the surroundings.

"Hello, Director Chen!" Before they reached Zhang Chengyi's office, Ye Fengling saw Director Chen, whom she knew, and greeted him.

"Journalist Ye, how did you come here?" Director Chen asked in surprise.

Ye Fengling said directly, "I'm here to see Governor Zhang."

To see Zhang Chengyi, one had to make an appointment. Director Chen was puzzled why Ye Fengling hadn't made one and had come directly. He knew Ye Fengling was a powerful journalist with extensive connections in Beijing, far beyond the average person.

"I'll report to him first," Director Chen said, wanting to inform Zhang Chengyi to avoid any mistakes.

Ye Fengling thought it was fine to report, as they were already there. If they weren't allowed to see him, they would have to force their way in. Director Chen entered Zhang Chengyi's office and came out a few minutes later with a grim expression. "Journalist Ye, you didn't contact Governor Zhang. He's very unhappy and scolded me, saying that no one without an appointment can be seen. You should go back!"

Zhang Chengyi's attitude was quite arrogant, Ye Fengling thought. Although they hadn't made an appointment, they had come all the way here, and even ordinary people should be received. She frowned and shouted as she walked toward Zhang Chengyi's room, "Governor Zhang, the comrades below want to see you!"

Director Chen tried to stop her but was too late. Wang Jian followed closely behind, and by the time Director Chen caught up, Ye Fengling had already entered Zhang Chengyi's office.

Zhang Chengyi was sitting at his desk, wearing glasses and reviewing documents. He looked up and saw Ye Fengling, looking somewhat puzzled. Director Chen ran over and said, "Journalist Ye, please go back!"

"Governor Zhang, I'm Ye from Huaxin News. A township party secretary wants to see you. You won't refuse, right?" Ye Fengling ignored Director Chen and spoke directly to Zhang Chengyi.

Zhang Chengyi put down his documents and took off his glasses. He remembered Ye Fengling, a journalist from Huaxin News, whom even the governor had to treat with respect.

"It's Comrade Ye. Come in!" Although Zhang Chengyi was unhappy, he still welcomed Ye Fengling and Wang Jian with a friendly demeanor. Director Chen closed the door and stood aside.

Wang Jian sat on a sofa with Ye Fengling, looking at Zhang Chengyi. He felt Zhang Chengyi had the air of a provincial leader, with a neatly combed hairstyle, not as vulgar as Feng Guoqiang's. He wore a dark jacket, had fair skin, and looked pale from lack of sunlight. His eyes were sharp and full of authority, naturally commanding respect. Perhaps all high-ranking officials had this presence, but standing before him, one felt a sense of pressure.

"Comrade Ye, what brings you here? I have an event, so please speak directly," Zhang Chengyi asked Ye Fengling.

Ye Fengling said, "Governor Zhang, it's not me who came to see you, but this township party secretary from Xianhe Township in Simeng City, Comrade Wang Jian. I'll let him speak."

Zhang Chengyi then noticed Wang Jian, who was young but already a township party secretary, which surprised him. He focused on Wang Jian, waiting for him to speak.

Wang Jian gathered his thoughts, stood up, and said, "Governor Zhang, hello. I am the township party secretary of Xianhe Township in Dongting County, Simeng City. Our county is a poor county, and our township is even poorer. Recently, we applied to the provincial transportation department for some road construction funds, hoping to boost local economic development and enrich the people through the principle that 'to get rich, first build roads.' We have made extensive preparations, but the funds have not been allocated yet. So, I came to represent the people of Xianhe Township and ask for your help to allocate the funds as soon as possible!"

Wang Jian didn't directly say the funds were stuck with Zhang Chengyi, as that would make Zhang Chengyi lose face. If Zhang Chengyi got angry, nothing would be accomplished. Therefore, he asked for Zhang Chengyi's help, believing Zhang Chengyi would understand the implications.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Chengyi frowned and said, "How can you come directly to me? There are the provincial transportation department and the responsible leaders. You should go to them first. I understand your desire to develop the local economy, but I cannot interfere with other colleagues' work. Go to them!"

Zhang Chengyi was busy and had forgotten about the approval report Hu Zuoyun had given him. When Wang Jian mentioned it, he was confused and tried to dismiss Wang Jian with official jargon.

"Governor Zhang, the road construction fund approval report, Director Hu said he had already given it to you. Going to him and the responsible leaders won't help!" Ye Fengling reminded Zhang Chengyi bluntly, also mentioning Hu Zuoyun. If Hu Zuoyun knew, he would be very angry, but Ye Fengling didn't care.

Zhang Chengyi, reminded by Ye Fengling, suddenly remembered. It was the one billion yuan road construction fund. He had forgotten about it, intending to delay it to make Zhao Bingzhi feel the pressure. This decision wasn't within his power as the organization minister, but being called out by Ye Fengling made him feel a bit awkward.

"Is there such a thing? Director Chen," Zhang Chengyi asked his secretary, pretending to know nothing.

Director Chen had a good memory, but as a secretary, he had to protect his leader. If he said yes, it would make Zhang Chengyi very embarrassed.

"I can't remember. Let me check. Maybe I forgot to give it to you!" Director Chen said diplomatically.

Ye Fengling knew the hidden truth but remained calm. Wang Jian sat down again, watching the situation develop. Director Chen went out to check. Zhang Chengyi's documents were kept by him, and he only brought them over when needed. He remembered the report for Xianhe Township's road construction, which Zhang Chengyi hadn't approved, so he had stored it.

Director Chen quickly found the report and held it, thinking whether to give it to Zhang Chengyi. In the conversation, Zhang Chengyi hadn't given any specific hints. If he meant there was no such thing, he would have used a strong, questioning tone. But he had used a questioning tone without any dissatisfaction, clearly wanting Director Chen to cover for him to avoid making Ye Fengling think he was deliberately not approving it, while his intention was to approve it.

With this in mind, Director Chen decided to give the document to Zhang Chengyi. Building roads was a good thing, and Hu Zuoyun had said it was given here. Not seeing it would be a clear lie, and Hu Zuoyun would also shirk responsibility, blaming it on the governor.

"Governor Zhang, I found it after a long search. I forgot to give it to you," Director Chen said as he entered.

Zhang Chengyi didn't speak, took the document, and read it carefully. "One billion yuan? That's a large sum. You, as a township party secretary, have quite the ambition! The provincial treasury isn't very rich, and giving you one billion yuan at once makes me, as the governor, feel a bit heartache."

Wang Jian, seeing Zhang Chengyi speaking to him, stood up and replied, "Xianhe Township is very poor. Without investment, infrastructure can't be developed. This money might not even be enough!"

"Haha, not enough? You, as a township party secretary, are quite greedy!" Zhang Chengyi laughed.

"Governor Zhang, you are the governor. You wouldn't really be unwilling to give one billion yuan, right?" Ye Fengling laughed and helped.

"Ha, Comrade Ye, you're trying to provoke me? Fine, I'll take your provocation and approve it!" Zhang Chengyi laughed and signed the report with a flourish.

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**Note:** The last part of the original text seems to be a list of titles or names, possibly from a different context, and has been omitted in the translation.