Chapter 249: Competing in Secret
Zhang Ming saw the sinister man, his eyebrows furrowed subtly, and then he smiled at the sinister man and said, "Deputy Director Gan! I’m suspended now, so there’s no need to call me Director Zhang anymore! Just call me Zhang Ming!"
The appearance of Yanjing City’s Deputy Director, Gan Quanming, made the atmosphere in the hospital room turn strange.
Not only Zhang Ming but also Du Fengchun, who stood behind Zhang Ming, frowned when Gan Quancai appeared.
Gan Quancai had not been in Yanjing City for long, but he was quite capable. He had stabilized his position shortly after becoming the deputy director. However, whether due to internal miscoordination or other reasons, the work overseen by Gan Quancai conflicted with that managed by Zhang Ming. Zhang Ming was known for his integrity and leadership, and he had been securely in charge of Yanjing City’s affairs. Still, who would have expected that after this incident, Zhang Ming would be temporarily suspended?
After Zhang Ming’s suspension, Gan Quancai naturally took over Zhang Ming’s duties. Zhang Ming didn’t think too much about it. The reason they were dissatisfied with Gan Quancai was not for anything but because Gan Quancai, though capable, enjoyed prestige and appearances. Wherever he went, he had to be surrounded by a crowd, quite pompously, more so than Zhang Ming when he went out, which bothered the usually low-key Zhang Ming and Du Fengchun, but they found it hard to comment.
When Gan Quancai heard Zhang Ming’s words, a smile appeared on his somber face. He said to Zhang Ming, "Mr. Zhang, you shouldn’t say that! How can you say that! We all trust your character! You couldn’t possibly be the kind of corrupt and degenerate person; we’re all looking forward to your return to lead our Yanjing City to greater heights!"
When Gan Quancai said this, he indeed seemed sincere, but the fleeting glimmer in his eyes when he blinked revealed that this man was not as simple as he seemed.
The saying that the face is a reflection of the heart is not without reason.