Wen Baogui's tone and demeanor appeared extremely modest and amiable, with respect for Nie Zhenbang shining through every sentence and word. This feeling made Nie Zhenbang very comfortable and satisfied. The main reason he had recommended Wen Baogui was precisely this.
In local politics, it's not uncommon for the Party Secretary and the head of the government not to see eye to eye, leading to conflicts. The main disputes usually revolve around economic development. While the Secretary is in charge of personnel and the government handles affairs, at times, the Secretary wants to meddle in affairs, and the Governor wants a say in personnel management. This is the root cause of the conflict. In plain terms, it's a matter of dividing power and interests.