The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

This time, Li Xizhong spoke decisively, directly exerting his authority as the Executive Deputy Secretary.

It is important to know that the Secretary in charge is responsible for all aspects of work, and more importantly, he is a city leader. Most of his focus should be on the City's Standing Committee, while the Executive Deputy Secretary is in charge of daily operations, and his decisions carry significant weight.

This statement effectively blocked the path for Huang Qichang and Lu Yun to obtain the position.

The two were visibly angry at Li Xizhong's ruthlessness.

They were also quite indignant.

Chen Fang saw that the moment was ripe.

He knocked on the table and said, "Alright, alright, Secretary Li has already spoken and relinquished his slot. So, let's discuss the ownership of this slot next."

While the sandpiper and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.

The three deputy secretaries were at each other's throats.

This gave others a glimmer of hope.

At that moment.

Sun Jinan suddenly raised his hand and said, "Secretary Chen, I have something to say."

"Comrade Jinan, go ahead."

Chen Fang responded.

Sun Jinan glanced at Gao Yue.

He said, "Secretary Chen, I believe that even Comrade Gao Yue is not qualified to receive this slot."

Another bombshell was dropped.

Gao Yue, who was initially delighted, was startled, looking incredulously at the colleague closest to him.

"Oh? What is your reason?"

Chen Fang feigned surprise and asked.

"The reason is that Comrade Gao Yue has issues in her personal life. Despite being a married woman, she has long maintained ambiguous relationships with two young male colleagues at the office. I stand by my words!"

Once Sun Jinan finished speaking.

The office erupted again.

Gao Yue's face quickly turned red.

She had thought Sun Jinan would be her biggest supporter.

Unexpectedly, he exposed her shortcomings in front of everyone, with the potential to threaten her future.

Not to mention aiming for the top ten cadres.

Whether she could keep her current position was also in question.

"You're talking nonsense! Sun Jinan, this is pure slander!"

Gao Yue shouted, furious and exasperated.

Sun Jinan sneered.

Said, "Whether it's nonsense or not can be verified. Comrade Gao Yue, do you dare face an investigation?"

Gao Yue suddenly quieted down.

She was left speechless.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, I'll also withdraw from the top ten cadres, but Sun Jinan, don't think you'll have it easy either."

After saying this.

She looked at Chen Fang and said, "Secretary Chen, I also report against Comrade Sun Jinan for long-term spreading of rumors about Comrade Mei Yiru within the office, undermining colleagues and insulting them, and all the colleagues can testify to this!"

"You..."

Sun Jinan was also not expecting Gao Yue to counterattack.

He was at a loss for words for a moment.

A meeting.

Descended into chaos.

Li Xizhong's iron triangle was dismantled.

Along with Gao Yue and Sun Jinan's alliance being broken.

The effect of "killing three warriors with two peaches" turned out exceptionally well.

Could this be an unintended bonus?

Of course not.

Chen Fang had already considered these scenarios when selecting the two slots.

The fallout between Gao Yue and Sun Jinan was within his expectations.

With this.

After the internal power factions disintegrated, Chen Fang could efficiently centralize power within the Disciplinary Committee. Only then could he take the next step.

"Since these two slots cannot be decided for now, let's put them aside first. I'll inform the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee and ask them for half a month. During this period, we can continue discussing. Feel free to approach me with any thoughts. That's it, meeting adjourned!"

The effect had been achieved.

Chen Fang knew he needed to leave everyone some room for maneuvering.

Not deciding the slots immediately gave those with ambitions some hope of getting closer to Chen Fang.

Sure enough.

He had just walked out.

Insults could already be heard behind him.

The commotion involved both men and women, making it lively.

Upon returning to his office.

Mei Yiru followed him in.

Once she closed the door, she sat down close to Chen Fang.

Her hand began to fondle him through his pants.

"What's this? Still not satisfied?"

Chen Fang teased.

Mei Yiru giggled shyly and said, "My mind wants to, but my body can't. Last night you nearly did me in, I need a few days' rest."

She paused, then continued, "Your move was really clever, but I'm curious why the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee gave our unit two slots? Every year in the end-of-year reviews, Shangqing City's Disciplinary Inspection Committee has the lowest case closure rate."

"I have my ways."

Chen Fang smiled.

This was no idle boast from him.

Shangqing City having two slots was indeed his achievement.

Of course, it was through conditional exchange.

The condition he gave Cen Qingmin was to advance the investigation of the 626 case within two months; failing that, he would resign voluntarily.

Therefore, this move by Chen Fang was a gamble.

If today's scheme didn't work.

Then his role as the Disciplinary Committee Secretary would truly end.

Although this answer didn't satisfy Mei Yiru.

She didn't ask further.

After all, from the incident at the sanatorium, Chen Fang had already proven his capability.

Now, she not only respected him more but would do whatever he said.

The happiness he provided her last night had completely captured her.

Taking this opportunity.

Chen Fang introduced the Baizhang Town Arts Troupe case to her.

Mei Yiru, upon hearing the details, was shocked and speechless.

After all, such an exaggerated incident was hard to believe happening in a small place like Baizhang Town.

"Ah Fang, although handling this case isn't challenging—bringing back those arts troupe members could solve it—but there might be procedural issues. Baizhang Town belongs to Guangshou County and is an economically strong town in Guangshou. Its current success owes much to Lou Youhua, who is also a national representative, so..."

"You think Guangshou County won't cooperate with our investigation?"

Chen Fang asked.

Mei Yiru nodded.

She said, "Lou Youhua has been working in Baizhang Town for many years. He could have been promoted long ago but chose to stay. Now, it seems like it's because of this. If he's well-networked, there's no reason for Guangshou County not to protect him. You know what impact this could have on the arts troupe if the charges are confirmed? Needless to say, the revenue-generating 'Xunxian Baizhang' project could be canceled. Do you think the Guangshou County Committee and Government would agree?"

Mei Yiru's words hit the nail on the head.

At first, Chen Fang seemed stumped by these practical difficulties.

Unexpectedly, he wasn't.

He smiled slightly and said, "I've anticipated this. So before initiating the investigation on Lou Youhua, there's another important matter I need to attend to."