Chapter 1046 - 1043: Anonymous Letter
Jiangbei City Party Committee, these days have not been easy for Tang Yumeng.
A couple of days ago, an anonymous letter signed by a Jiangbei City cadre spread among the Party Committee, and Party Committee members and some key Provincial Committee members received this anonymous letter.
The content of the anonymous letter was about Tang Yumeng, with some true and false things written, mainly targeting her conduct and some work-related matters.
Tang Yumeng did not personally receive the anonymous letter; it was Luo Guoqing who first found out, then told Xiao Xue, and Xiao Xue informed Tang Yumeng.
Following the principle of having a clean conscience, Tang Yumeng didn't pay much attention to this matter, but that morning, the newly appointed mayor, first deputy secretary of the Party Committee, Chen Mingguo, came to find her.
When Chen Mingguo came in, he was holding a letter.
Sitting down in Tang Yumeng's office, Chen Mingguo directly said, "Secretary Tang, I suppose you already know about the anonymous letter?"
Tang Yumeng looked at Chen Mingguo and said, "Secretary Chen, I know about it. It's purely a false accusation against me."
Chen Mingguo said, "Secretary Tang, I also thought it was a false accusation, so I handed it over to the city's Discipline Inspection Commission for a check, but there are many things in it that seem plausible, making it hard not to believe."
Tang Yumeng asked, "Then what do you mean, Secretary Chen?"
Chen Mingguo pondered and said, "Secretary Tang, I want to convene a Party Committee meeting in the name of the city government to explain the issues mentioned in the anonymous letter to the members, so as to quell rumors."
Tang Yumeng was slightly surprised, being the head of Jiangbei City, she wondered what Chen Mingguo meant. She said, "Secretary Chen, I don't think there's a need to convene a Party Committee meeting. I have acted rightly and behaved properly. The Discipline Inspection Commission, or even the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, can investigate. Once the issue is clarified, my innocence will naturally be verified."
Chen Mingguo said, "Secretary Tang, the problem now isn't about investigating, it's the significant impact this anonymous letter has had on the entire Jiangbei City leadership. I think it's necessary to hold the meeting now for you to provide an explanation and stabilize the situation."
Tang Yumeng looked at Chen Mingguo, thinking to herself that this situation was aggressive, not paying heed to her as the head. Was he compelling her to convene the Party Committee meeting for a reason?
Though thinking that, she maintained her smile and calmly said, "Since you, as the mayor, have proposed it, then let's convene the Party Committee meeting."
Chen Mingguo's lips curled into a barely noticeable smile and he said, "Very well, Secretary Tang. When do you think the Party Committee meeting should be held?"
Tang Yumeng thought for a moment and said, "Today I have to attend an investment negotiation meeting, and tomorrow I have to host a delegation, so let's schedule it for the day after tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements then." After saying this, Chen Mingguo stood up and left Tang Yumeng's office.
After Chen Mingguo left, Tang Yumeng sat for a few minutes thinking, then picked up the phone and called Secretary Song Jianguo of the Provincial Committee.
"Secretary Song, hello, this is Tang Yumeng." Once the call was connected, Tang Yumeng said.
"Xiao Tang, I was just planning to call you." Song Jianguo's voice came through the phone: "Do you know about the anonymous letter against you?"
Tang Yumeng responded, "I already know, Secretary Song, I was calling you regarding this matter."
On the phone, Song Jianguo said, "The impact of this anonymous letter is very bad. Secretary Liu of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission just spoke to me over the phone, saying it's necessary for the province to send an investigation team down to specifically verify the contents of the anonymous letter. Do you have any opinions on this?"
Tang Yumeng replied, "I have no problem with this, I completely agree with the Provincial Committee's approach. Secretary Song, considering the negative impact of this anonymous letter on me and the Party Committee, should I temporarily step down from work?"
The implication of Tang Yumeng's words was clear; she was actively requesting to temporarily suspend her duties.
Song Jianguo's stern voice came through the phone: "Xiao Tang, how can you have such an idea? If you voluntarily stop working, what will outsiders think? They will surely assume there's a problem. This will place you in a very passive situation. Don't overthink, continue with your work, I'll be in your corner."
Tang Yumeng was seeking this reassurance from Song Jianguo, and gratefully she said, "Secretary Song, thank you for trusting me."
After finishing the call with Song Jianguo, Tang Yumeng called Xiao Xue in and said, "Xiao Xue, get ready, we're about to head to the negotiation meeting site."
In the lounge, the brothers Song Wen and Song Wu were gossiping with others about the anonymous letter incident.
Since Song Ming's dismissal, the brothers lacked a strong backing and became much more restrained. However, in their hearts, they harbored resentment towards Lin Chuan and Tang Yumeng. This opportunity of the anonymous letter was something the brothers definitely wouldn't miss.
"Do you know, Secretary Tang might be stepping down." Song Wen said to the others.
Xiao Zhang from the Party Committee archive room looked at Song Wen and said, "Impossible, can an anonymous letter really make Secretary Tang step down? Don't spread rumors here."
Song Wu glared at Xiao Zhang and said, "Don't be so dismissive. I heard that most of the reported contents in the anonymous letter are true. The Provincial Committee already sent an investigation team down, and I believe Secretary Tang will soon be… you know."
Song Wen added, following Song Wu's words, "You all better stay alert so you don't get yourselves into trouble later."
The others began to whisper among themselves.
"I also heard that this anonymous letter might indeed lead to Secretary Tang stepping down. Seems like we need to… "
"Right, the province suddenly sent a new mayor some time ago, possibly preparing to take Secretary Tang down."
"Hmm, that makes sense, but those are issues above us. We're just ordinary civil servants, better to focus on doing our jobs well instead of worrying about the rest."
"You're saying it wrong." Song Wen glared at the person who spoke earlier and said, "We brothers have no hope now, but your future is bright, better to align yourself properly during this time."
Just then, Luo Guoqing walked in and said, "What's the gossip, guys?"
Song Wen and Song Wu quickly said, "Nothing, just casual chit-chat."
Without Song Ming as a tough backing, the Song family brothers wouldn't dare to show any arrogance towards Luo Guoqing.
Yang Zi also received the news about the anonymous letter. At this moment, she was sitting in a large office chair, a chill flashing in her eyes as she murmured, "Tang Yumeng, this time I'll make sure you're finished. Let's see what rights you have to compete with me for Lin Chuan."
Having sat for a few minutes, Yang Zi picked up the phone on the desk and said, "Xiao Qiao, come in please."
Xiao Qiao, Yang Zi's secretary, was a young woman in her twenties, very pretty. Receiving Yang Zi's call, she immediately walked into Yang Zi's office.
Entering Yang Zi's office, Xiao Qiao respectfully said, "Chairman, what are your orders?"
Yang Zi gestured for Xiao Qiao to come over.
Xiao Qiao walked to Yang Zi's side and whispered a few words in her ear.
After listening, Xiao Qiao nodded and said, "Chairman, don't worry, I'll arrange it right away."
Jiangbei Hotel in Jiangbei City.
Tang Yumeng arrived punctually at ten o'clock in the morning, and several people at the door immediately came up to greet her, including two foreigners with big noses and blue eyes.
"Secretary Tang, welcome." The people who approached her greeted Tang Yumeng warmly and politely.
Tang Yumeng smiled at them and in English, extended her hand to the two big-nosed, blue-eyed foreigners, saying, "Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Clinfu, welcome to invest in Jiangbei City."
The one on the right, named Hawkins, shook Tang Yumeng's hand and said, "I've heard before that Secretary Tang is a beautiful, strong woman. Meeting you today, it's indeed true."
Clinfu on the left also smiled and said, "Secretary Tang coming personally makes us feel truly honored. Please, Secretary Tang, come inside."
Tang Yumeng smiled slightly, elegantly saying, "The two of you invest US$800 million in Jiangbei City, supporting our economic development here. How can I, as the leader of Jiangbei City, not personally come to express gratitude?"
This time, the U.S. renowned company Borrowing Group came to Jiangbei City to invest in establishing a factory, with total investment reaching CNY 5 billion, making it a significant foreign investment project for Jiangbei City.
Entering Jiangbei Hotel, arriving at the signing venue on the third floor, many media reporters' cameras pointed towards Tang Yumeng.
With half an hour left before the signing ceremony began, Hawkins and Clinfu sat opposite Tang Yumeng.
"Secretary Tang, may I ask if Jiangbei City has a Sichuan University Group?" Hawkins smiled as he questioned Tang Yumeng.
Tang Yumeng nodded and said, "Yes, Sichuan University Group is a well-known private enterprise in Jiangbei City. Why, has Mr. Hawkins heard of it?"
Hawkins nodded and said, "Before I came to Jiangbei City, Minister Nancy from the Department of Commerce briefed me about Sichuan University Group. She specifically instructed me to visit Sichuan University Group personally once I'm in Jiangbei City."
Tang Yumeng knew that Sichuan University Group was founded by Lin Chuan and had grown considerably, but she never expected even the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minister to know about Sichuan University Group. This special attention surprised her.
"This isn't a problem, after the signing ceremony, I'll personally take you there. Mr. Hawkins, may I boldly ask why Minister Nancy from your Department of Commerce is so interested in Sichuan University Group?" Tang Yumeng couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked.
Hawkins replied, "I'm not very sure, but it seems to relate to a person."
As soon as Hawkins mentioned this, Tang Yumeng immediately thought of a person who was ever-present in her mind—none other than Lin Chuan.