The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

This is Wu Xixin's first time handling a case with Chen Fang.

He can't understand Chen Fang's approach at all.

Faced with such a scene.

He is the most anxious one.

He went up to Chen Fang and complained, "Secretary Chen, the doors of the grand theater are all closed. Where will we catch people? Lou Youhua isn't a fool; he's not going to open the door for you to arrest him, is he?"

"Comrade Xixin, don't be anxious, have patience. Look, the night is beautiful tonight."

Chen Fang said.

Seeing that Chen Fang still had the leisure to look at the sky.

Wu Xixin was helpless.

He sighed.

Mumbled, "Isn't this a waste of time? If I had known this, I might as well have stayed at the hotel to sleep."

After speaking.

He sat down by the nearby green belt.

Pulled a cigarette from his pocket.

Hadn't lit it yet.

Suddenly, a click sound.

The transparent glass door of the grand theater lit up inside.

Then.

The two large doors opened.

Lou Youhua leisurely walked out from inside.

Wu Xixin hurriedly stood up.

In disbelief, he said, "He really came out? Secretary Chen, is this Magic?"

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

He said, "Of course he has to come out. If he doesn't meet me, how will he know if I have a trick up my sleeve? Those with a guilty conscience never have composure."

Wu Xixin suddenly understood.

It wasn't magic, but Chen Fang had grasped human nature.

Even if Lou Youhua feels assured.

He's afraid of any changes Chen Fang might make.

Besides, since the confrontation has already begun, the issue needs to be resolved.

"Is it Secretary Chen from the City Disciplinary Committee? How come you didn't alert us so we could meet you at the highway exit?"

By this time.

Lou Youhua had already approached.

With his signature smile, he said to Chen Fang.

"I didn't alert you, but Secretary Lou is still standing before me, isn't he?"

"Hahaha... Exactly, our Baizhang Town is a tourist city, and there's always a need to be vigilant with the constant flow of people; otherwise, Baizhang Town wouldn't have developed to its current size."

Words with hidden meanings.

Chen Fang understood.

It suggested that all your actions are under my watch.

It's rare to see such arrogance.

Even when the Disciplinary Committee Secretary is visiting, there's still such provocation.

He laughed, "Since it's a tourist city, your hospitality should be impeccable. Isn't Secretary Lou inviting us inside the grand theater for a sit-down?"

"Of course, Secretary Chen, please."

Lou Youhua made an open invitation gesture.

Chen Fang didn't hesitate and swaggered into the theater's hall.

In the corner, there's a set of sofas.

After inviting several to sit down.

Lou Youhua quickly had his staff serve tea.

Once everything was in order.

Lou Youhua knowingly asked, "Secretary Chen, do you have official business coming over late at night? If so, our Baizhang Town will fully cooperate without any delay."

Chen Fang smiled faintly.

He didn't answer his question.

Instead, he glanced around the hall and said, "Secretary Lou, your Baizhang Town's grand theater is quite luxurious; it might even be more upscale than the one in the provincial capital..."

"Indeed, this grand theater is the effort of the Baizhang Town people. 'Seeking the Immortal in Baizhang' is one of the county's largest revenue projects, fitting this scale."

Again, words with hidden meanings.

And yet flawless.

It seems to tell Chen Fang not to cause trouble over the grand theater, as every brick and tile here was earned by Baizhang Town itself.

"So it seems Secretary Lou is a true benefactor of Guangshou County."

Chen Fang admiringly said.

Lou Youhua laughed heartily again.

He said, "Not a benefactor, just serving the people. When one governs, they must position themselves correctly, so that when suddenly ousted, the people won't criticize."

These words again hinted to Chen Fang that if he wants to act against Lou, he must consider whether Baizhang Town's locals would agree.

Support from above.

Resistance from below.

In such circumstances, Chen Fang would have to weigh whether he has the power to oppose Lou.

A few probing words.

The cultured Lou Youhua in front.

Chen Fang saw through the situation.

This is a deeply scheming and thoughtful person.

To take him down would require a "blitzkrieg" strategy.

If done step-by-step, uprooting him would cause endless troubles.

After firming this idea.

Chen Fang straightened his posture.

He exhaled deeply and said, "Alright, Secretary Lou, we finished pleasantries. Let's get to business. I'm here today for one thing, our supervision team received some reports about you, hence we want you to come back to our base to understand the situation. Since Secretary Lou's awareness is high, I believe you'll cooperate, right?"

"Cooperate! Of course, I must cooperate! It's my duty, but... not tonight. How about tomorrow morning? I'll report to the Disciplinary Committee's base myself in the morning!"

Lou Youhua showed not a trace of panic.

He appeared relaxed.

Not like an official who has heard reports against him would remain calm.

This means he felt no threat from Chen Fang's surprise visit.

"Lou Youhua, now the Disciplinary Committee requests you come with us, not negotiating."

Wu Xixin couldn't hold back.

Sternly warned him.

The smile on Lou Youhua's face.

Instantly vanished.

He slanted his eyes towards Wu Xixin and asked, "Who are you?"

"I'm the deputy leader of the supervision team."

Wu Xixin replied seriously.

Lou Youhua nodded.

He said, "Comrade Vice Leader, do your words mean the Disciplinary Committee is directly arresting me or imposing house arrest?"

"So what if it is?"

Wu Xixin retorted.

Lou Youhua's face turned stern.

He coolly said, "Fine, but I'm a national congress representative. To arrest me, you'd need the approval of the standing committee of the congress. Bring me the order and I'll go with you."

"You..."

Wu Xixin was speechless.

Seeing this.

Lou Youhua showed a disdainful smile.

He said, "Since formal procedures aren't followed, I can choose to cooperate or not. So speak to me with respect; I'm not a pushover."

Those words.

Instantly made the atmosphere serious.

The first round of confrontation.

Clearly, Lou Youhua had the upper hand.

Chen Fang suddenly laughed.

He said, "Secretary Lou, that was too serious; my subordinate was merely impatient, apologize. Can I ask, did Secretary Lou have something major tonight? Or simply prefer not to go today, wanting to wait until post-crisis arrangements are completed?"

"Post-crisis arrangements" are a reminder from Chen Fang.

Yet Lou Youhua was still composed, laughed, and said, "Secretary Chen, you're too serious—no post-crisis arrangements, just that two guests arrived today, and I must entertain them before leaving, right? That's basic hospitality etiquette, isn't it?"