Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 926 - 882 Brothers Reunite

Chapter 926: Chapter 882: Brothers Reunite

Chapter 926 -882: Brothers Reunite

Three days had passed in the blink of an eye. After attending the welcome banquet hosted by the Ganzhou Provincial Party Committee last time, Nie Zhenbang returned to Factory 38 and plunged into his work.

Huaxia Group’s sole intention since its establishment was to rely on itself, a semi-official and semi-corporate platform, to take this opportunity to learn advanced technologies and experiences from developed regions and nations internationally. It aimed to contribute to the nation’s prosperity, strength, and ethnic resurgence.

In terms of learning, Huaxia Group had already achieved preliminary results. However, acquiring new technologies didn’t mean they could immediately be applied in practice. After obtaining the technologies, a period of research was required to fully understand and thoroughly digest them into the mind. From this, one could then create their own, more advanced products. That was the foundation. Imitation wasn’t enough for a nation to stand tall—innovation was the key to a country’s strength.

Naturally, the relaxation of Huaxia Group’s major production bases was out of the question. The Ganzhou base, being the largest and most important production base under Huaxia Group, required prioritized construction.

Over these few days, Nie Zhenbang had been deeply involved in the frontlines of construction every day, examining blueprints and the actual site, and conducting on-site inspections of the initial preparatory work and construction status. He also held specialized discussions with some planning and design experts.

For Nie Zhenbang, time was of essence. He needed to seize every minute and second to put in his utmost effort, enabling Huaxia Group to achieve results as quickly as possible. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang seemed to have returned to his days in Lixian, full of drive and vigor.

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Eight o’clock in the evening

In Ganzhou City’s Bayi Hotel, Bayi Hotel was a star-rated hotel operated by the Xibei Military Region in Ganzhou City, which also served the public. It was one of the few profit-making units under the Xibei Military Region.

But today, the entire banquet hall of Bayi Hotel had been closed off because, that evening, it was the 60th birthday banquet of Comrade Zhang Jianwen, the Deputy Commander of the Xibei Military Region.

The Xibei Military Region was a major military region. There were certain differences in rank between the military and local government, but there was a basic corresponding relationship. In general, the main cadre of a large military region was equivalent to a ministerial level. Thus, Zhang Jianwen’s rank was essentially at the deputy-ministerial level. If given a higher matching, he would enjoy the treatment of a full-ministerial level.

Turning sixty was a significant milestone for ministerial-level officials, a hurdle. For deputy-ministerial-level cadres, moving up meant there was still some hope. If they didn’t advance, it usually meant they would soon prepare for retirement.

Therefore, generally, those who turned sixty at the ministerial level had already realized they had no potential for further promotion.

At eight o’clock sharp, as the guests began to arrive one after another, Zhang Jianwen, escorted by several military officers and family members, walked into the banquet hall from the outside.

Zhang Jianwen appeared very refined, wearing glasses, without any semblance of the typical military fierceness and vigor, which somewhat disappointed Nie Zhenbang.

“Respected guests and friends, welcome everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Mr. Zhang Jianwen’s sixtieth birthday. Sixty marks a full cycle, a Jiazi, in legends. Ancient sayings claim that at sixty, one understands their destiny. Our Deputy Commander Zhang has reached the most unforgettable sixty of his life…” the professional emcee on stage was quite stirring.

Deputy Commander Zhang, accompanied by his family, emerged from the inner door of the banquet hall. With a smile on his face, he looked around and waved, greeting people from time to time.

Having delivered a speech and expressed his gratitude on the stage, the Deputy Commander Zhang’s banquet officially began. Most attendees at Deputy Commander Zhang’s reception were figures from within the Xibei Military Region. From the government system, the main party and government leaders of Ganzhou Province, since it was the location of the Xibei Military Region’s headquarters, attended the reception, and the surrounding provinces and regions had sent their deputies as well.

Nie Zhenbang’s status was clear. Although he worked in a company, Nie Zhenbang was different from ordinary central enterprise leaders. Holding multiple positions, not only did Nie Zhenbang head Huaxia Group, but he also held posts as a member of the Party Committee of the Xibei Military Region and the Standing Committee of the Ganzhou Provincial Party Committee. With this, Nie Zhenbang was ranked third, behind Song Lihe and Guo Tiancheng.

“Comrade Zhenbang, it’s such a pleasure to meet you,” greeted Deputy Commander Zhang very proactively extending his hand with a smile when it was Nie Zhenbang’s turn.

Nie Zhenbang’s personality had always been one where if you showed him a foot of respect, he’d show you a fathom in return. This time, after seeing Deputy Commander Zhang’s performance, Nie Zhenbang couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Deputy Commander Zhang, you’re too courteous. This time, with Huaxia Group settling in Ganzhou, we will need a lot of coordination and cooperation from the Xibei Military Region. When that time comes, I hope for your continued support.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Deputy Commander Zhang burst into laughter. Song Lihe and Guo Tiancheng were also present, but Deputy Commander Zhang loudly said, “Comrade Zhenbang, what’s all this about? Rest assured, anything that we can help with, we certainly won’t have any problems. You can be at ease about that.”

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“Heh, if you ask me, we are the ones taking advantage,” Deputy Commander Zhang said with great forthrightness. “After all, being close to the source, we’ll get first pick on the equipment produced by Huaxia Group. How could I not support it? Secretary Lihe, wouldn’t you agree that’s the case?”

Although that was what he said, Nie Zhenbang knew all too well that Deputy Commander Zhang’s eagerness was primarily due to his great-uncle’s influence. Back in the day, when his great-uncle served in the Xibei Military Region, Deputy Commander Zhang was just a division commander of a field army. His status now was a stark contrast, and completely incomparable to that time.

Nie Guodong had once served as the deputy commander of the Xibei Military Region before being transferred away and later returning as the commander of the Xibei Military Region. Over these years, Deputy Commander Zhang worked his way up from division commander, deputy corps commander, corps chief of staff, deputy chief of staff of the military region, to deputy commander of the military region. One could say that Deputy Commander Zhang was brought up through the ranks by the Nie family. Now, it was easy to understand why Deputy Commander Zhang was behaving as he was—he was a staunch member of the Nie camp.

As they spoke, Deputy Commander Zhang smiled and said, “Comrade Zhenbang, I have quite a bit to do later tonight, so I won’t be able to keep you company for long. Over in the small banquet hall, your brother Jiamin is waiting for you.”

Nie Jiamin?

This statement made Nie Zhenbang stand as well. Since his own transfer to Wanghai City and Nie Jiamin’s departure, first to the Yue State Military Region, it had been quite a while since they met, apart from seeing each other during the New Year’s holiday.

Entering the back banquet hall, he saw a military officer standing with his back to him, gazing at the vast landscape painting on the wall. Nie Zhenbang was somewhat excited, “Second brother?”

Turning around, Nie Jiamin greeted him with a smile. The two brothers came together in a warm embrace.

At that moment, Nie Jiamin, in his military uniform with a shining star on his shoulder, was a dazzling sight. According to his age, Nie Jiamin was only forty this year. Within the military system, he was considered quite young.

“Third brother, am I going to be stationed in Ganzhou from now on?” Nie Jiamin asked Nie Zhenbang with a smiling face.

This made Nie Zhenbang a bit surprised, cornered by Nie Jiamin’s somewhat schadenfreude grin. Nie Zhenbang was very familiar with his second brother’s character.

In such a manner, he probably did not bring any good news. Nie Zhenbang probed, “Second brother, why are you acting like this? It looks just like that popular phrase on the internet now, ‘Look at that smug face of yours.’ Definitely nothing good, right? What, you’ve been transferred back to the Xibei Military Region?”

Mentioning a transfer was not unusual—Nie Jiamin’s father came from the Xibei Military Region. Although he had rotated through several major military regions, his roots were in Xibei. With Nie Jiamin being the heir to Nie Guodong’s legacy, it was quite normal for him to be transferred back to the Xibei Military Region.

However, Nie Jiamin shook his head and said, “Third brother, I’m not being transferred back this time. I’ve been appointed by the military region’s leaders to enter Huaxia Group to keep abreast of the latest scientific research progress and production situation, so that the military region can allocate new equipment at the first opportunity. I suppose it’s not just our Yue State Military Region, by now, all the major military regions across the country have probably set their sights on you. Now, you’re going to have a tough time.”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang truly felt a headache. The whole country, with its seven major military regions—the Xibei Military Region not to mention, since he was already on their turf and could have access anytime. Moreover, Nie Zhenbang figured if the Xibei Military Region’s Lei Guangwu found out that others were sending people, he’d probably sit down personally at the Huaxia Group’s factory.

New equipment was limited, and it wasn’t just available upon request. Nie Zhenbang understood this all too well—it was a classic case of more monks than porridge. When the time came, it would be challenging to decide who gets the equipment, indeed a headache-inducing issue.

With that thought, Nie Zhenbang managed a bitter smile, “Second brother, is it that in the last two years of not seeing you, you’ve become all the more unscrupulous? This isn’t like you at all. Since that’s the case, let’s make it clear. From now on, don’t come to me for new equipment for your Yue State Military Region. Go to the General Armament Department for it. I’m powerless.”

This statement made Nie Jiamin anxious—in fact, if it really came to that, would the commander not skin him alive once he returned? He grabbed Nie Zhenbang’s clothes eagerly, smiling apologetically, “Third brother, don’t be like that. I’m just kindly reminding you to be prepared. I don’t have that kind of gloating mentality—that’s witnessed by heaven and earth. At this time, if you don’t help me, who will you help? Let’s agree on this now, right now. Let’s go out and have a drink. It’s my apology for troubling you.” (