The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"In anger, one dons a crown for a beauty; who would've thought Chen Fang is quite the romantic."

Hao Jin said with a slight sneer.

Liu Yi laughed, "You've been to Tang Guozheng, haven't you? What did he say?"

"Guess what he'd say?"

Hao Jin asked.

Liu Yi pondered, then said, "What else can he do? He'll definitely arrest him. Chen Fang assaulted someone—that's already breaking the law. Ji Shuzhen is his pawn. If he continues to shield him in such a situation, won't he chill the hearts of his subordinates?"

"Hehe, he's already approved the arrest. I've sent Lai Liqiang to personally lead the team. Now, it's over for Chen Fang. Old Liu, next up is a Deputy City Secretary or a Disciplinary Committee Secretary, which shall we fight for?"

"We need to think that over carefully..."

At this very moment.

Liu Yi was in high spirits.

The matter with Cui Liansheng left him at a loss for words. He was worried about how to make things difficult for Chen Fang. Surprisingly, Chen Fang "dug his own grave." Now, he might not just face difficulties, but could end up in handcuffs.

Around three in the afternoon.

Ji Shuzhen was sent to the hospital.

Having lost a tooth from Chen Fang's assault, coupled with abdominal soft tissue bruising and facial swelling, it amounted to a tenth-degree minor injury, meaning Chen Fang would face at least administrative detention.

The matter isn't significant.

If Ji Shuzhen is willing to settle, Chen Fang might only receive a formal reprimand.

But would Ji Shuzhen be willing to settle?

Of course not!

Around three-thirty.

Director of Municipal Public Security Bureau Lai Liqiang personally made an appearance, burst into Chen Fang's office, handcuffing him to leave.

No need to say, Chen Fang would not only face legal responsibilities, for unauthorized entry into private homes and sending people to stalk city leaders and other serious violations of regulations and discipline, he might also face disciplinary penalties.

His tenure as Disciplinary Committee Secretary should be over.

Instead, the matter of Gu Mengsheng's kidnapping went completely unmentioned.

After Jiang Feng reported it on-site, the people from the police station merely went through the motions. As for subsequent actions, they lacked the authority—the likelihood of the matter being forgotten was high.

At four-thirty in the afternoon.

Ji Shuzhen's injuries were already treated.

Upon learning that Chen Fang had been arrested, her mood naturally lifted.

At the same time, the provincial meeting was concluded as well.

Regarding the situation reported by Tang Guozheng, the provincial leaders discussed briefly and decided to temporarily suspend Chen Fang for investigation.

When the news reached the City Committee, they hadn't clocked out yet.

Naturally, it sparked another wave.

By five in the evening.

Tang Guozheng organized another standing committee meeting.

During the meeting, he formally announced the provincial decision regarding Chen Fang's handling.

At five-thirty.

City Disciplinary Committee Deputy Secretary Li Xizhong also held a leadership team meeting.

Requesting Huang Qichang, Mei Yiru, and Wu Xixin, who helped Chen Fang find people, to temporarily suspend for investigation.

After Chen Fang arrived, Li Xizhong, whose momentum had been stalled, regained his confidence.

Even the voice during the meeting seemed exceedingly loud.

After the meeting concluded, Huang Qichang was indifferent, given his nearing retirement so even if pursued from above, he could simply say it was Chen Fang's order to muddle through.

Mei Yiru's face, however, was full of worry.

She wasn't concerned for herself.

She worried about Chen Fang.

A perfectly good Disciplinary Committee Secretary had now become a prisoner—a bit regrettable.

Due to thoughts in mind.

She didn't hear Li Xizhong announce to adjourn the meeting.

Still seated there dazed.

It was then that Sun Jinan suddenly sat beside her.

"Is there something troubling you?"

Mei Yiru asked.

Sun Jinan wore a contemptuous smile and said, "Did you bet on the wrong horse, now regretting it terribly, aren't you?"

"What do you mean? I don't understand."

Mei Yiru didn't want to waste time on her, standing up directly.

But Sun Jinan pulled her hair, making Mei Yiru whimper from pain.

"What are you doing? Are you crazy?"

Mei Yiru shouted angrily.

Sun Jinan slowly stood up, sneering, "You whore, don't you love going against me? Soon enough, I'll be the Deputy Secretary, then let's see how you continue to oppose me. Don't worry, I'll definitely assign the dirtiest and hardest tasks to you—you just wait...hahaha..."

After finishing her sentence.

Sun Jinan swaggered away.

In Tang Guozheng's office.

He and Secretary of the Municipal Committee Su Shangcheng were laughing jovially.

Because in their view, this round was a comfortable win.

First, Chen Fang took down Cui Liansheng, eliminating a major issue for them. Then Chen Fang self-destructed, leaving the Disciplinary Committee Secretary position vacant.

They were provided favorable conditions for further control.

The two were happily chatting.

Secretary Yuan Jun knocked and entered, saying, "Leaders, Mayor Ji has arrived."

"Mayor Ji has arrived? Wasn't she supposed to be in the hospital?"

Su Shangcheng was slightly stunned.

Ji Shuzhen was seen bending slightly, walking slowly inside.

"Wow, Comrade Shuzhen, why aren't you resting in the hospital, coming back so soon?"

Su Shangcheng promptly stood up to greet her.

Seeing Ji Shuzhen's puffed-up cheeks, he couldn't help but amusedly hold back laughter due to courtesy.

"I'm fine."

Ji Shuzhen sat down on the sofa, hurriedly asked, "Secretary Tang, I heard Chen Fang was arrested?"

Tang Guozheng nodded.

Tossed a document with a red header beside her, saying, "Next, the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee will continue the investigation. You've won, he won't be seen at the City Committee anymore."

"Hahaha... Oh, oh, it hurts, so painful..."

Ji Shuzhen couldn't help but laugh after reading the document.

But the laughter tugged at the injured soft tissues, making her grimace in pain.

The physical pain couldn't compare with the inner satisfaction. For her, all of this was worth it.

"This Chen Fang truly is a fool, making such a fuss over a woman—someone like him truly isn't fit for office."

Su Shangcheng remarked from the side.

Tang Guozheng stretched leisurely.

Said, "Alright, anyway this trouble is dealt with; someone like him won't be seen anymore. Now, we should discuss nominations for the vacated positions..."

According to Tang Guozheng's intent.

Ji Shuzhen would fill Cui Liansheng's third-in-command position.

Secretary of the Municipal Committee Su Shangcheng would be promoted to Disciplinary Committee Secretary.

Thus, both would be promoted.

No choice, Tang Guozheng, being the City Secretary, had nomination power.

Just as the three were chatting merrily, envisioning a nice future.

Ding-a-ling-ling.

The red internal phone on the desk suddenly rang.

Tang Guozheng stood to see—it was Provincial Committee Secretary Cai Bingkun calling.

With a smile, he said, "Probably Secretary Cai calling to inquire about the situation."

Then gestured to the two for silence.