Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 696 - 652 Deep Conversation Between Brothers_1

Chapter 696: Chapter 652 Deep Conversation Between Brothers_1

Nie Zhenbang left confidently and decisively. At Wanghai Airport, Guo Sanbao also appeared a bit reluctant to part, saying “Mr. Mayor, now I can’t be by your side anymore. Please take care.”

Having said that, Guo Sanbao looked towards Li Jupeng who was standing to his side, saying, “Secretary Li, I entrust the mayor to you.”

After all these years, Guo Sanbao and he had practically spent their days and nights together. Perhaps not as intimately as with Li Jupeng. But surely, he was a close companion. It would be a lie to say he didn’t feel anything. Nie Zhenbang was a bit emotional at this moment, he smiled and said, “Old Guo, please take care as well.”

The Wanghai Airlines flight shot upward, heading for Jingcheng. On the airplane, Li Jupeng looked out of the window, the shrinking Wanghai city beneath him. The ground scenery gradually seemed as small as ants, which evoked feelings of regret and contemplation. After a moment of silence, he looked at Nie Zhenbang and asked, “Mr. Mayor, don’t you feel like holding on to the memory?”

Nie Zhenbang clearly understood what Li Jupeng meant. In the four years following the Yuhai case, Wanghai City was filled with remnants of failures and a withered economy. But now, Wanghai City has become one of the leading high-tech cities in the country. With thirty of the fortune 500 companies settling in Wanghai City’s High-Tech Development Zone. Over the years, Wanghai City chased after the South China Sea. Even secretly showing signs of rivalry with Hucheng City. All of this was planned by himself. To quietly withdraw now, felt a bit weird to him.

Looking at Li Jupeng next to him, Nie Zhenbang laughed, “You think one must be seen off by tens of thousands of people with tears, causing traffic congestion to have a perfect ending, don’t you?”

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Nie Zhenbang’s words embarrassed Li Jupeng, and he chuckled awkwardly. Not waiting for Li Jupeng’s answer, Nie Zhenbang continued, “An army is like a flowing stream, and its soldiers are but guests passing by. Isn’t politics just the same? In my view, the city is made of iron, whilst the officials flowing water. To serve a term in office, to benefit a place. This was always my belief. As for being sent-off, it is but a vanity, it doesn’t matter if it exists or not. As long as I can justify my actions to myself and honor the organization’s training. This is enough, right?”

After several hours, the airplane began its descent from ten thousand meters high. Flying through the clouds, Jingcheng City became visible, the airplane slowly descended altitude, aligning its course for the runway. It finally landed at Jingcheng City International Airport.

Once they exited through the domestic arrival gate, Nie Jialei and Nie Jiamin were already waiting outside. The brothers greeted each other in the usual warm manner.

Nie Jialei was also quite sentimental. Compared to his younger brother, himself was falling more and more behind. Up to now, he was just a vice-mayor of a city with a deputy bureau-level rank. This year, he had a big chance to be promoted to a bureau-level cadre. But, he was already thirty-seven years old.

“Little brother, I’ve also been transferred back to Jingcheng.” Nie Guodong smiled and said.

Looking at Nie Jiamin, Nie Zhenbang laughed and said, “Jiamin, you’re almost thirty-four years old now. Has Auntie not pushed you to get married yet?”

His second sibling, Jiamin, was exceptional at work. After being transferred from Wanghai City to Yuezhou Military Area, he joined the frontline combat troops. Participated in numerous drug crackdown and hunting missions in Southern Xinjiang. Today, he already held the rank of senior colonel. But his marital status had been a significant concern for their Uncle, Nie Guodong.

When it came to this topic, Nie Guodong’s expression immediately turned gloomy, he bitterly laughed and said, “Little brother, you always poke where it hurts the most. Do you always have to hurt people?”

On another side, Nie Jialei also laughed, saying “Little brother, only you can persuade him about this. This fellow, his sister-in-law introduced him to Huan Zi from the Peng family; instead of going after her, he left her on the side.”

Nie Jiamin didn’t want to continue this topic, he waved his hand and said, “Alright, alright, you two stop making fun of me. Let’s go home.”

An off-road Jeep with a military plate drove directly to the city. After settling Li Jupeng in his house in Jingcheng, Nie Zhenbang and his people also returned home. After having a chat with their grandmother at the Nie family’s old mansion, Nie Jiamin got up and left.

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang and Nie Jialei were sitting in Nie Jialei’s living room. As the host, he poured a cup of hot tea for Nie Zhenbang and sat down. Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Nie Jialei hesitated for a bit and asked, “Zhenbang, what’s your plan this time?”

Upon hearing this, Nie Zhenbang laughed and said to Nie Jialei, “Big brother, are you asking why I am choosing such an aggressive approach to become the director of the Three-Public Office?”

There was no need for brothers to beat around the bush, and also no need to talk with hidden meaning as they do with other cadres. This time, Nie Jialei especially rushed back from Yanbei Province, just to hear Nie Zhenbang’s plans. In Nie Jialei’s view, Nie Zhenbang’s current position and status, this move seemed somewhat risky.

Taking on the role of Secretary of the Wanghaishi Municipal Party Committee with a standing committee banner, even if Li Jianghe holds the position of Party Secretary, Nie Zhenbang still possesses resistive power. That’s one side. On the other, even if he has to make way, he can return to Jingcheng, join the Ministry, and serve as a Deputy Minister for a term. After that, seeking re-deployment is perfectly acceptable. This is the most appropriate manner of promotion. There is no need to accept such a risky position.

Immediately after, Nie Jialei also nodded and said, “That’s right. Given the status and power of the Nie family, and your good relationships with Elder Nan, Secretary Yuan, and Secretary Shen across three generations of leadership, there’s no need for you to take such a risk. If this goes well, it’s just icing on the cake. But if it doesn’t go well, your future could be significantly impacted.”

This statement moved Nie Zhenbang a bit, revealing the genuine friendship between brothers. At this moment, as the eldest son and legitimate grandson of the Nie family, Nie Jialei’s mindset had completely changed. His words clearly treated Nie Zhenbang as the future Family Head of the Nie family.

Pondering a moment and organizing his thoughts, Nie Zhenbang finally spoke, “Big Brother, let’s put it this way, because my relationship with Secretary Shen is so good and because I joined the Communist Youth League as soon as I started working, I made this decision. In fact, it’s not my decision, but a reflection of the attitudes and thoughts from above.”

Despite the fact that Nie Jialei had withdrawn from the competition for Family Head, it doesn’t mean Nie Jialei was clueless. Listening to Nie Zhenbang’s words, Nie Jialei instantly understood his younger brother’s intentions, asking in shock, “Do we really need to go this far?”

At this moment, Nie Zhenbang smiled and replied, “Big Brother, it’s not about whether it’s necessary or not. The real question is whether we want to do it or not. The higher-ups’ attitude this time is very clear; Secretary Shen is pressuring me to make a stand. But even if it were not so, I would accept the opportunity because the current influence and power of the Nie family are insufficient to support both of us.”

Upon hearing these words, Nie Jialei fell silent. His younger brother’s words left him, somewhat startled, somewhat enlightened, and somewhat touched.

From the perspective of the Nie family, indeed, the arrangement of one in the military and one in politics is considered to have reached its limit. Now with the Nie family having one in the military and two in politics, a lockstep progression is practically impossible. After all, other political families would never consent to two members from the Nie family advancing so rapidly. Such is the reason why many offspring of the Jingcheng elite turn out to be prodigal.

Not every scion wants to turn prodigal; the primary reason is precisely due to this. Otherwise, given the upbringing and education of these elite families in Jingcheng, no prodigal children would emerge.

Now that Nie Zhenbang is formally integrated into the Youth League faction, it could help remedy this awkward situation. This represents exceptional good news for Nie Jialei because with Nie Zhenbang joining the League faction, it can clear more room and roads for Nie Jialei’s political path.

This decision can be considered a tremendous bounty. Gratefulness need not be expressed in words; understanding in the heart is enough. With that thought, Nie Jialei calmed his mind and looked at Nie Zhenbang, asking, “What are your plans for this position? This won’t be an easy issue to handle.”

Talking about work, a confident smile appeared on Nie Zhenbang’s face as he reassured Nie Jialei, “Big Brother, don’t worry about work. I can handle it.”

That night, at the Dynasty Club, Liu Kun, Zhao Xinglong, and others prepared a grand welcome party for Nie Zhenbang.

The once young playmates of childhood, now gradually maturing, had already become the core forces of their families. Take Liu Kun, for example. Although Liu Kun did not pursue a political career, the huge capital and power in his hands enabled the sideline descendants of the Liu Family to flourish in politics. At least, they wouldn’t need to make mistakes for the sake of money.

The same goes for Zhao Xinglong. The Zhao family is a force not to be ignored in the military. Although Zhao Xinglong is not in the military, his commercial value indeed provides a significant boost to the Zhao family.

The same applies to Li Hua, Li Wen, Gao Wei, etc. They were also gradually rising in politics.

However, the camaraderie among brothers has never weakened. All of this will be a driving force for Nie Zhenbang to reach the top. After a night of heavy drinking, they all ended up intoxicated.

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The next morning, Nie Zhenbang got up before six o’clock. After a set of boxing exercises, he felt refreshed. After breakfast.

Nie Zhenbang drove out from the Dynasty Club and headed for the Central Organization Department, picking up Li Jupeng from the Minnan Building on the way. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote and support on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)