Under the shade of trees.
Xu Wendong and Liu Shimei walked along the winding path, sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting mottled shadows.
"Vice Mayor Wang used to be a driver; it's said that when he started working, he drove for Minister Chen of the Organization Department."
"Minister Chen appreciated Vice Mayor Wang greatly. Even when he went to work for the provincial organization, he didn't forget Vice Mayor Wang and promoted him step by step until he became Vice Mayor."
"But five years ago, Vice Governor Chen was diagnosed with ALS and went on medical leave, and Vice Mayor Wang lost his backer."
"Otherwise, his achievements now would certainly not just be Vice Mayor."
Xu Wendong casually asked, "Is the Vice Governor Chen you're talking about named Chen Guoan?"
Liu Shimei: "Yes."
