Looking at Nie Zhenbang, Wu Zhixiong felt like he was observing a younger generation. Nie Zhenbang was a man whose background was shrouded in mystery, a fact Wu Zhixiong had affirmed from the continual supply of special cigarettes Nie took from his own pocket.
The main reason Wu Zhixiong treated Nie Zhenbang differently lay in two areas. Firstly, Wu Zhixiong himself was limited by his capabilities, and felt somewhat deficient in developing the economy of Lixian. The emergence of Nie Zhenbang was something Wu Zhixiong hoped for - someone to take the reins.
Secondly, Wu Zhixiong had his own agenda. His age was no longer a secret and his room for advancement was limited, even with a further promotion, he would only be At the top of the county committee. But Nie Zhenbang was different. With his potential, their combined efforts could possibly benefit his own children in the long run.
