Song Ming's words questioning Chen Ping's intentions suddenly vanished the previous harmonious dinner atmosphere.

You should know that for officials, doubt is always the power of superiors over subordinates, and for officials and businessmen, doubt is even more of a manifestation of despise. Although Song Ming’s uncle was the executive vice governor, he himself did not have any official position. His questioning Chen Ping like this was obviously an insult and contempt for Chen Ping.

Of course, it would be fine if it was just like this, but don’t forget that Chen Ping had already said before that the public bidding activity of this project was the result of the collective decision-making of the leadership team of the Luzhuang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. So under this premise, Song Ming would question it again, wouldn’t it mean to look down on the entire Luzhuang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government?

It is precisely because of this that when Song Ming finished speaking, Ma Weiguo immediately felt a little embarrassed, so he immediately said to Song Ming: "Dr. Song's words are biased. This bidding activity was collectively decided by our entire Luzhuang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. I think Mayor Chen would not have any intention here, right?"

I have to say that Ma Weiguo's words were still very light, but it was no wonder. After all, he knew the background of Song Ming, so he was somewhat worried and did not say too much. He just reminded Song Ming. Otherwise, if it were an ordinary businessman, he would be afraid that Ma Weiguo would slap the table, scold Song Ming angrily and then lifted his legs and left.

What Ma Weiguo was thinking was that Song Ming might have just said the wrong thing for a moment, and he could correct it by just reminding him, but the subsequent development of things obviously did not develop as he expected.

After he finished speaking, Song Ming just glanced at him and said to Chen Ping: "I know that this project was brought back from Beijing by Mayor Chen. I think Mayor Chen wants to make any arrangements?"

Ma Weiguo was really angry at this moment, but when he thought of Song Ming's background, he still held back his anger and said to him: "Dong Song, am I not clear yet? This matter was not decided by Mayor Chen alone."

After Ma Weiguo finished saying this, Song Ming still ignored him and just looked at Chen Ping.

Compared to Ma Weiguo, Chen Ping seemed much calmer. Chen Ping's expression did not change at all. He just took a sip of tea and then calmly asked Song Ming: "I don't understand what Mr. Song wants to ask?"

Chen Ping's calmness was somewhat beyond Song Ming's expectations, because in his opinion, all officials would take face more seriously than anything else, so if he deliberately aroused himself, he could easily make the officials angry, let alone put a high hat on the other party first. In such a sudden contrast, he could easily lead the other party away.

Of course, this approach is easily hated and will make him lose his project. However, because his uncle is the executive vice governor, who can do what he can do to him?

Song Ming's idea was very good, and it also caused some practical effects, so Ma Weiguo was very angry.

Now when he arrived at Chen Ping, he didn't react much. Song Ming was not sure if Chen Ping was particularly good at qi cultivation or his performance was good, so he didn't see anything. So Song Ming decided to add more firewood to the fire. He then asked Chen Ping: "Actually, I want to ask Mayor Chen is not anything else. I heard that Mayor Chen has been contacting several engineering companies outside the province recently and hopes that they will come to take on this project. I wonder if this is the case?"

"I didn't expect that the news about Mr. Song was quite well-versed," Chen Ping said with a smile, "That's right, I do have this idea."

"Then I would like to ask Mayor Chen, are there no engineering construction companies in our Jiangnan Province?" Song Ming asked Chen Ping, "Don't Mayor Chen know that our provincial government is vigorously supporting the development of engineering construction enterprises in the province? At this time, Mayor Chen did not respond to the policies of the provincial government, but instead blindly followed the trend and pursued some large enterprises and units in other provinces. Isn't Mayor Chen's approach contrary to the original intention of the provincial government?"

Song Ming's words were already very serious, and in some aspects, they had even exceeded his current identity. They almost wanted to move out their uncle to suppress Chen Ping, but there was still no movement on Chen Ping's side.

"Mr. Song's words are a bit irresponsible," Chen Ping said calmly, "Of course, I have always supported all decisions of the provincial government. However, this time, since the central government authorized this project to our Luzhuang, it is a collective trust in the entire Luzhuang leaders. Then, as one of the project leaders, I have the responsibility to do the best of this project, so when the engineering companies in the province are unable to bear it, I communicated with large enterprises in other provinces, and there was nothing wrong with it."

Chen Ping's answer was very exquisite. Not only did he cleverly take off the high hat that Song Ming had put on for no reason, but he also turned his head and stabbed Song Ming with words, saying that he was the one who was incapable of taking on this project.

This made Song Ming frown slightly. He felt that Chen Ping was not that easy to deal with, and it would be meaningless to investigate this problem further. So Song Ming smiled embarrassedly and said, "Indeed, it seems that we are the reactions too slowly, which made Mayor Chen misunderstand. Moreover, what I said just now was not in line with my identity. I will compensate Mayor Ma and Mayor Chen here."

After hearing Song Ming's apology, Ma Weiguo felt a little relieved. After all, although he had to defend his official arrogance, he didn't want to have any conflicts with Song Ming. If Song Ming went to his uncle to file a lawsuit and his uncle pursued him, then he would definitely not be able to take advantage of him.

So Ma Weiguo answered Song Ming's words and said, "You are so kind to you, I think Song is just anxious to make money for yourself. Of course we can understand the nature of human nature."

Since Ma Weiguo gave a step, Song Ming naturally walked down and said, "Then I will thank Mayor Ma for first. In addition, I would like to ask Mayor Ma and Mayor Chen for help in this project."

As Song Ming said this, he raised his glass to Chen Ping and Ma Weiguo. Ma Weiguo also raised his glass, but at this moment, Chen Ping suddenly asked Song Ming: "Is Mr. Song bribing?"

Chen Ping's words suddenly made Song Ming and Ma Weiguo's hands froze in the air. Both of them looked at Chen Ping in surprise. Chen Ping continued: "Maybe I didn't make it clear just now that our bidding activity is fair, just and open. No matter any company participating in the bidding, it must abide by these three principles. If Director Song intends to use this meal to bribe Mayor Ma and me, then I would like to advise Director Song not to use this bad idea, because whether I or Mayor Ma, we are all party members and cadres who are committed to the public and discipline!"

A big hat was put down, which made Song Ming feel a little unbearable. He said to Chen Ping with some angrily: "Mayor Chen's words are wronged? I just respect the two mayors and invited the two mayors to dinner. Why did it become a bribe?"

Ma Weiguo on the other side also said, "Mayor Chen, you are a little too serious. It's just a meal between friends, and it's not as serious as a bribe."

"I know Mayor Ma is a broad-minded party member and cadre, but what Mr. Song's current approach is indeed a bit dangerous," said Chen Ping. "If it is not for bribery, then Mr. Song just said that he asked Mayor Ma and me to help more. What are the benefits of this? If you want to bid, Mr. Song can participate in the bid directly through formal channels. Why do you need our help? Mayor Ma, I think as the leaders and officials of the Luzhuang Municipal Government, it is necessary to eliminate this kind of unhealthy trend."

Chen Ping's words left Ma Weiguo with no way out at all, so he could only say to Song Ming: "Dr. Song, I hope you can explain it."

Faced with the questioning of Chen Ping and Ma Weiguo, Song Ming felt annoyed. He asked back: "Mayor Ma and Mayor Chen are too stubborn, right? They just have a meal. There is no need to be so exaggerated, right?"

"Dr. Song is not a common small matter," Chen Ping said sternly, "A thousand-mile dike collapses into an ant hole. For our party members and cadres, everything should be prevented from getting worse."

"Mayor Chen, I understand that our party members and cadres are disciplined, but they can't stop eating, right? So Mayor Chen is a bit serious." Song Ming said.

Chen Ping shook his head and said, "Mr. Song said this so much, how can I be serious? How many party members and cadres started from the first meal to abuse their power and embezzled thousands of huge sums of money? So we must cut off the occurrence of this kind from the source! If Mr. Song insists on asking any government official to help, then I would advise Mr. Song to give up this project. Anyway, I know that Mr. Song’s company is very large and doesn’t care about this project..."

Before Chen Ping could finish his words, Song Ming slapped the table and pointed at Chen Ping and scolded him angrily: "Chen Ping, what do you mean?"

Song Ming completely broke out at this time, but this is normal. You should know that he is also the nephew of the executive vice governor. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the yamen in Jiangnan Province. Therefore, no matter which official he meets, he is always polite to him. But now, Chen Ping, a small county magistrate, dares to question him like this and make him arrogant. How can he not annoy him?

Seeing that Song Ming was angry, Ma Weiguo was dissatisfied with Song Ming's previous arrogant behavior, he could only let go and advise him: "Dr. Song is not like this. I think Mayor Chen is just explaining the position of party members and cadres. He wanted to say that large enterprises like Song Dong Jiangnan Engineering and Construction Company, and even so many large projects of the Provincial Development and Reform Commission were handed over to Song Dong. I think as long as our project has Song Dong participated in the bidding, who else can shed Song Dong?"

Ma Weiguo's words reduced Song Ming's anger a lot. Song Ming said: "I personally believe in Mayor Ma and Mayor Chen, so it is still a bit unnecessary for the two mayors to express their position in front of me."

Ma Weiguo and Song Ming said this, but they said it was useless, and the most important thing was that Chen Ping needed to recognize it. So after they said that, they turned their attention to Chen Ping, and Ma Weiguo kept winking at Chen Ping, hoping that Chen Ping could take advantage of this step and forget about it. It would be no benefit if they were consumed like this.

However, Chen Ping first glanced at Ma Weiguo and said, "Indeed, I was just explaining the position of our party members and cadres."

Before Chen Ping could breathe a sigh of relief from Ma Weiguo's first sentence, what Chen Ping said immediately made Ma Weiguo's heart rise again.

Chen Ping continued: "But I just advised Mr. Song to give up this project, which is my true meaning, because this project is the responsibility of the Luzhuang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government to the central government, and Mr. Song's idea of ​​going through the back door is obviously not suitable for this project."

"So according to Chen Ping, you mean that my Jiangnan Engineering Construction Company cannot bid for this project?" Song Ming asked.

Chen Ping shook his head and said, "I didn't say that. We welcome any company to bid for this project, but because Mr. Song has a criminal record of intending to bribe, the qualification review will be more stringent."

Song Ming sneered: "It sounds nice, fair, just and openly. Then Chen Ping, your current approach violates the principles he sets and is making things difficult for me openly?"

Chen Ping shook his head and replied, "I think Mr. Song may not understand what I said just now, so I will repeat it again. Because Mr. Song, you have the criminal record of bribing party members and cadres, you will be more strict in qualification review than other companies. I did not deny Mr. Song or Jiangnan Engineering and Construction Company for this reason."

"You fart! What qualification review? Isn't that the only one who has the final say in Chen Ping?" Song Ming pointed at Chen Ping and said loudly.

In response, Chen Ping still said calmly: "Mr. Song, I hope you have confidence in the government's work."

"Chen Ping, I think you really treat me as a three-year-old child?" Song Ming said to Chen Ping, "Chen Ping, have you forgotten something? My uncle is the executive vice governor of Jiangnan Province. I hope you can figure out what would happen if I report this matter to my uncle."

Facing Song Ming's threat, Ma Weiguo's heart suddenly jumped, but when he was about to speak out to persuade Song Ming, Chen Ping said again: "Since Song Dong said that, I will advise Song Dong again. Song Dong should not report this matter to Governor Song, otherwise if Song Dong is scolded, don't blame me for resentment."

Chen Ping's words made Ma Weiguo confused. He was a little anxious and felt that Chen Ping was so hard to speak today.

But at this moment, Song Ming suddenly stood up and bowed to Chen Ping and said, "Mayor Chen, I'm sorry, I admit my mistake to you. Today's incident is that I am reckless. Please, Mayor Chen, have a lot of them, don't bother with me."

This sudden reversal made Ma Weiguo, who was watching next to him, feel that his mind is a little too short.
Chapter completed!