20demayo Chapter 277 Are you asking for a bribe?
Chapter 277 Are you asking for a bribe?
A middle-aged man with a pointed chin and monkey-like face walked into the box. He was Lu Zhenting, the general manager of Wushan Trade Development Co., Ltd.
Wushan is the economic and trade zone where the incident occurred. As the general manager of Wushan Company, Lu Zhenting actually enjoys the treatment of a full-time department head, on the same level as Yang Shifeng, deputy secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Lu Zhenting strode over with a faint smile on his face: "Are Commissioner Lu and Commissioner Niu discussing work here? I wonder if I am being presumptuous and interrupting you?"
Although he said sorry for disturbing you, Lu Zhenting actually did not show any apology in his tone or expression.
Because he didn't take the two kids in front of him seriously, even though they were supervisors and even though one of them was a kid from a big compound.
Lu An chuckled at this, waved his hand to indicate that he was not disturbing him, and then asked directly: "What's the matter, Mr. Lu?"
Lu Zhenting frowned slightly, obviously dissatisfied with the attitude of the two young men, Lu An and Niu Jun.
But he did not show it. He went straight to the point and told Lu An and Niu Jun that he was hosting a banquet downstairs on behalf of Wushan Company to welcome the leaders of the supervision team.
Niu Jun didn't want to pay attention to him, but Lu An invited him to sit down first and offered him a cup of tea.
"We can put the welcoming ceremony aside for now. I think if Mr. Lu has anything to say, he might as well just say it. If there are too many people at night and they talk too much, some things will be hard to say." Lu An said.
Lu Zhenting was very shocked. He didn't expect Lu An to say this so directly.
After thinking it over again and again, he finally sat down in front of Lu An and said, "To be honest, this banquet is not only to welcome the two leaders, but also to apologize to them for my own negligence in my work."
Lu Zhenting then expressed deep sorrow and said frankly that it was his own inadequate work that led to such a serious incident.
Lu Zhenting expressed his willingness to cooperate with the supervision team in everything and strive to bring all criminals to justice as soon as possible.
But then he changed the subject: "But we should be as gentle as possible in some cases. After all, Wushan Economic and Trade Zone is an open window to the outside world, and we still need to do business!"
"If the supervision work affects the overall opening up to the outside world, it will be a very serious matter."
"When the organization holds us accountable, it will be bad for everyone!"
Lu An looked at Lu Zhenting with a half-smile: "Boss Lu, are you threatening me?"
Lu Zhenting shook his head repeatedly to indicate that he didn't dare, and explained that he was just telling the truth and the case situation was so complicated.
"Of course I know that Commissioner Lu and Commissioner Niu both have authorization from the central government, and you both have great enthusiasm, but some things are not as simple as they seem."
Lu Zhenting finally said: "If the two commissioners can take care of the emotions of our local comrades, we will also fully cooperate with the work and thank the two commissioners for their great kindness!"
Lu An understood the great kindness and virtue that Lu Zhenting emphasized at the end.
He waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Commissioner Niu and I were just discussing that Lingnan is the country's window to the outside world and there are many new and interesting things that have never been seen in the mainland."
"But Mr. Lu, you also know that Specialist Niu and I are still busy with work and don't have time to carefully select. I wonder if Mr. Lu can help?"
Lu Zhenting was stunned at the time because the implication of Lu An's words was a bit too obvious.
This was exactly why he could not believe it. After all, the person sitting opposite him was a supervisory commissioner appointed by the central government; secondly, it was also their first day meeting.
In this situation, he actually took the initiative to ask for a bribe from me?
It seems a bit unreasonable no matter how you look at it.
But Lu Zhenting, who had corrupted too many officials, did not back down. He decided to test the waters first: "I don't know if I misunderstood. Commissioner Lu means that you have finally come to Lingnan and want to bring back some local specialties?"
Lu An clapped his hands happily and said, "That's it. Work is work and life is life! You won't embarrass Mr. Lu, right?"
Lu Zhenting shook his head repeatedly, of course not. He assured Lu An: "I will definitely prepare a local specialty for the two commissioners."
Lu An interrupted Lu Zhenting: "It's not us, but all the members of the supervision team. After all, everyone came from far away!"
Lu Zhenting showed an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face: "I understand. The leaders of the supervision team have worked hard. It is our responsibility to do a good job of reception."
Lu Zhenting promised to prepare local specialties for the supervision team, and he also emphasized: "At the same time, we will prepare an extra portion for the two commissioners!"
Lu An also emphasized: "Remember, we are all party members and cadres. We cannot break the law knowingly. We must strictly control the value of local specialties. They must not be too expensive!"
Lu An also said: "When the time comes, please ask Mr. Lu to prepare it and put it in a separate room. Specialist Niu and I will be responsible for the distribution."
Lu Zhenting smiled and said he understood.
Only then did Lu An nod with satisfaction and waved his hand to let Lu Zhenting leave.
After leaving the box and closing the door, the smile on Lu Zhenting's face slowly faded, replaced by a mocking expression.
I thought this supervisory team was so difficult to deal with, but it's nothing special!
You've learned this at such a young age?
Pooh!
Rubbish!
After cursing, Lu Zhenting frowned and thought about it again.
Judging from his attitude just now, he must have a big appetite and can't be satisfied with ordinary local specialties.
After much deliberation, Lu Zhenting finally made a decision.
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In the private room, Niu Jun watched Lu Zhenting close the door before he looked away and asked, "Boss Lu, what do you mean by this? Are you asking for a bribe from him? And you're asking for a bribe from him on behalf of the entire supervision team?"
Lu An nodded and said yes, "We have come all the way to Lingnan to investigate the case, can't we bring some local specialties back?"
Niu Jun originally thought that he had misunderstood, but he didn't expect Lu An to admit it so generously.
Good man, you are doing it so openly, you don’t even hide it from anyone?
Lu An then patted Niu Jun on the shoulder and said, "Okay, don't stare so wide-eyed. You have to trust me on this matter. Just be responsible for delivering the news to Zhang Jingyang and the others in the evening."
Lu An then added: "I promise to show you a good show!"
After hearing what Lu An said, Niu Jun swallowed the rejection he was about to say.