The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

The reason for this suspicion is because Tang Guozheng is well aware of the things happening at the Disciplinary Committee these past couple of days.

Of course, not only he is clear about it, but Mayor Liu Yi is also very clear.

The fact that no one intervened in this matter is because everyone knows the relationship between Chen Fang and the downfall of the Hou Family.

Whether it's Tang Guozheng or Liu Yi, they both have numerous connections with the Hou Family. Although not their main affiliates, reaching their current positions was because of the Hou Family.

The pressure on Chen Fang formed a naturally existing tone.

This is the general direction.

It's also a mutual understanding with Liu Yi.

They tacitly approved of Li Xizhong's "power seizure movement" in a certain sense.

Therefore, when Chen Fang agreed to help him with Yang Qunjie's affair, he was still calculating that Chen Fang would definitely raise the problems currently existing within the Disciplinary Committee and request Tang Guozheng's help.

However, he didn't.

Chen Fang didn't mention it at all.

This made Tang Guozheng very puzzled.

Although Chen Fang is the leader of the Disciplinary Committee, the power is still being "hijacked" by Li Xizhong, making it almost impossible for him to act against Gu Zhengliang.

More importantly, Li Xizhong is a main affiliate of Cui Liansheng.

Trying to open up a situation in the Disciplinary Committee equates to moving Li Xizhong's basic setup.

Just this point alone made Tang Guozheng think that Chen Fang couldn't do it.

"Don't be too optimistic, Liu Yi is behind Gu Zhengliang, and Chen Fang has only been here a few days. Going against Liu Yi, he's still too green,"

Seeing the joy on Yang Qunjie's face.

Tang Guozheng threw a cold shower on him.

"What to do then? Should we be stuck like this by them?"

Yang Qunjie asked.

Tang Guozheng pondered for a moment.

Said, "Let's see how it goes. As long as Chen Fang starts the investigation, regardless of whether he can affect Gu Zhengliang, it will definitely have some impact on him…"

...

As expected beforehand.

The trip to Shangqing City indeed faced a lot of resistance.

Today is only officially the first workday.

Chen Fang already had four issues piling up in his hands.

First was case 626, an entrusted matter by Cen Qingmin, wanting to start immediately was surely impossible.

After all, this case involved senior officials.

Next was the matter of Baizhang Town.

Also the investigation Chen Fang was most eager to initiate.

But without manpower or resources, nothing could be done.

Internal rectification was even more urgent, being the prerequisite needed for all cases' investigation to proceed.

The "disappearance" of the three deputy directors, the "resistance" and "watching and waiting" from subordinates, all weighed heavily on Chen Fang's shoulders like a burden.

Lastly, it was the issue of Gu Zhengliang.

This matter existed even before the Baizhang Dance Troupe case. His plan was simple, if Yang Qunjie could be appointed as county magistrate of Guangshou County with his help.

Then he would have support for the investigation in Baizhang Town.

The matters were interlinked and indispensable.

Of course.

There was not a lack of good news.

Around three in the afternoon.

Jiang Feng reported in.

It must be said, Chen Changxing's efficiency was quite high.

From yesterday to today, no more than 24 hours had passed.

Jiang Feng told Chen Fang that the procedural matters hadn't been completed yet, but he had nothing to handle over there, so he came directly, and Chen Changxing said he would solve the remaining matters.

With Jiang Feng's arrival.

Chen Fang was no longer alone.

After all, many situations made it inconvenient for him to appear, with Jiang Feng here, it became much easier.

In the afternoon.

Chen Fang took some time to browse the work situation of the Shangqing City Disciplinary Committee over the past few years.

He discovered a problem.

The Shangqing City Disciplinary Committee handled very few cases over the years, the number being less than one-fifth of other prefecture-level cities.

Could it be that Shangqing City's officialdom is relatively clean?

Clearly not the case.

Then there was only one explanation.

All levels are colluding, acting in unison, and the Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision Committee has become a mere formality, perhaps this is also the reason for the low work status of the entire committee.

It seems that everything will be answered at the dinner with Mei Yiru in the evening.

Around six-thirty in the evening.

Following the address Mei Yiru provided beforehand, Chen Fang arrived at a restaurant located in the Shanghu District.

The restaurant wasn't large.

However, it was decorated quite uniquely.

Entering it, one immediately felt a sense of mood.

Just at this moment, Mei Yiru came out from the private room; at a glance, Chen Fang almost didn't recognize her.

In the unit.

Mei Yiru wore a uniform.

But after work, she was obviously dressed much more fashionably.

Wearing a beige V-neck shirt on top, it had a very stylish design.

A brown belt around her waist perfectly outlined her slender figure.

The bottom was a pair of flowy wide-leg pants, visually elongating her legs.

She had both the charm of a young lady and the grace of a maiden.

One has to admit, Mei Yiru knows how to dress up.

More importantly, during the day she wore no makeup, yet even like this, she was already exceptionally attractive.

Now, with a bit of makeup applied.

She appeared even more stunning.

"Secretary Chen, what's wrong?"

Seeing Chen Fang in a daze, Mei Yiru asked in confusion.

"Nothing… just didn't expect that a little touch-up from Member Mei would be so captivating, you truly are the most beautiful flower of our committee."

Facing Chen Fang's praise.

Mei Yiru covered her mouth and laughed.

Said, "Secretary Chen, you're flattering me; please, come inside."

The private room was nicely decorated too.

Not in a luxurious way, but with a cozy atmosphere.

Several dishes were already on the table, along with a bottle of red wine.

As soon as Chen Fang sat down.

Mei Yiru poured a bit of the already decanted red wine for Chen Fang.

Said, "Secretary Chen, my mother was very happy to hear that I could take my father to Yuanjing for convalescence. She also asked me to thank you more, now that this matter is resolved, I do feel a load off my mind."

"Member Mei… since we're not in the unit now, let's not use titles, you're a few years older than me, how about I call you Sister Mei and you call me Ah Fang?"

Chen Fang suggested.

Mei Yiru appeared quite uneasy.

Waved her hand and said, "No no, Secretary Chen, no matter what, there is still a hierarchy between us; I can't bring myself to call you that way."

"Alright then, seems like Member Mei still regards me as an outsider, let's go with what you said."

Chen Fang said, pretending to be disappointed.

Seeing this, Mei Yiru hurriedly said with a blush and nervousness, "No no… that's not what I meant… Chen… Ah Fang, I'll call you Ah Fang then…"

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

Said, "See how smoothly that sounds, you call me Ah Fang, I call you Sister Mei, it doesn't sound strange at all."

The change in address.

Indicated a change in status and class.

It subconsciously narrowed the distance between them.

With such a beginning.

Mei Yiru indeed relaxed a lot, chatting casually with Chen Fang…