The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

As soon as these words were spoken.

Everyone on the scene held their breath.

Why?

Because they were nervous!

Previously, Chen Fang's selection of the top ten cadres was just a lure, but being selected for such a high-level inspection team was something far more desirable.

Understand that, historically, there has never been such a high-level inspection team.

Being selected meant making a significant mark on your resume, didn't it?

With such credentials, wouldn't your future career be stable?

So, when Jiang Feng raised the list, everyone's hearts were in their throats.

"After research and decision by the Jiuhai Province inspection team of the Supreme Disciplinary Committee, several cadres were drawn from the Shangqing City Disciplinary Inspection Committee to supplement the inspection team. The members are as follows: Huang Qichang, Mei Yiru, Wu Xixin, and Office Director Chen Changxing."

After reading these four names.

Jiang Feng put down the list.

"That's it?"

Lu Yun asked.

Jiang Feng shook his head and said, "That's it."

Upon hearing these two words, Lu Yun's face showed disappointment.

"This is unfair!"

Suddenly, Li Xizhong shouted at Chen Fang.

Chen Fang tilted his head, looked at him, and asked, "How is it unfair?"

Li Xizhong's face turned red, and he said, "Secretary Chen, I'm not exaggerating, but the people you selected are merely the cadres who helped you find that woman before. This transfer violates democratic principles, and as the Deputy Secretary of the City Disciplinary Committee, I am the one most qualified to enter the inspection team."

"Oh, I see, what Secretary Li means is that you also want to enter the inspection team, right?"

Chen Fang asked.

Li Xizhong couldn't directly say it.

He could only mumble, "Anyway, I just think it's unfair."

Seeing this, Liu Jie also chimed in, "Yes, Secretary Chen, although you are the executive deputy leader of the inspection team, you can't just be self-willed when drawing people from the Shangqing City Disciplinary Committee. How is this different from partisan politics?"

"Does everyone think this way?"

Chen Fang glanced around and asked.

Although others didn't dare to speak openly, they nodded one after another.

After all, entering such a high-level inspection team was a great honor.

"I understand your point. You think that comrades Huang Qichang and Mei Yiru are less capable than you, and were selected merely because they helped me find my missing friend, right?"

Chen Fang asked.

Li Xizhong was still bold.

He gathered courage and said, "Yes, that's exactly what we meant."

Chen Fang nodded slightly.

He pulled out a piece of paper from a stack of documents in front of him.

This paper was the information about Gu Mengsheng that Jiang Feng had printed out and distributed to everyone earlier.

He raised the paper.

And said, "I tell you now, the reason for establishing such a high-level inspection team is precisely because of this girl."

These words were firm and resonant.

Everyone present was stunned.

Chen Fang looked in Li Xizhong's direction and asked, "Secretary Li, do you need me to tell you her identity?"

Li Xizhong originally intended to nod.

But suddenly shook his head and said sulkily, "No need."

"And you? Do you still need me to explain why you weren't drawn?"

Chen Fang asked again.

After all, for those who've been in the officialdom for so long.

Even though they couldn't be certain of Gu Mengsheng's true identity, as the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, such words couldn't be said carelessly. Considering that such a high-level inspection team was established for a little girl, they deeply regretted it.

If they could travel back in time, they would definitely be the most enthusiastic applicants.

"Secretary Chen, let's not discuss this. Please continue with the matters below."

At this moment, Huang Qichang broke the silence.

Chen Fang took a deep breath and said, "The last matter is about some personnel appointments within the Disciplinary Committee. Nothing much, mainly a work change for Comrade Li Xizhong."

Li Xizhong was taken aback.

He looked at Chen Fang inexplicably.

Chen Fang paused and said, "This morning, Comrade Li Xizhong voluntarily filed a report requesting to transfer to work at the Shangqing City Prison Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision Committee. I approved it, and Comrade Li Xizhong, you can take office today."

Voluntarily filed a report?

When did this happen?

Being transferred to the prison as the Disciplinary Committee Secretary meant putting an end to his career.

Li Xizhong burst into anger.

He slammed the table and stood up, pointing at Chen Fang and shouting, "Secretary Chen, when did I file a report? I think you are retaliating against me. I will report you to the City Committee!"

Seeing this, Chen Fang remained calm.

And said, "Secretary Li's memory is really poor. After work yesterday evening, you called me in Comrade Mei Yiru's office. What? You forgot? Shall we review what happened last night? I believe Comrade Yiru can testify."

Upon hearing these words, Li Xizhong.

His face was immediately filled with terror.

He was well aware of what happened last night.

Chen Fang didn't bring it up directly, which was a hint to him: If you voluntarily apply to leave, I won't make things difficult for you. Otherwise, we'll escalate it, and you might lose more than your position.

After intense mental struggle.

Li Xizhong slapped his forehead.

Realized and said, "Ah, look at my poor memory. I filed the report voluntarily. Thanks for the reminder, Secretary Chen, so... I'll hand over the work to..."

"Just directly hand over to Secretary Huang."

"Okay."

This "okay."

Li Xizhong said it with a sense of loss.

After sitting down, all his spirit seemed to be stripped away instantly.

He knew.

From now on, he had no future in Shangqing City.

Although everyone couldn't see the hidden intricacies.

But they understood a fact.

From now on, within the Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision Committee, there was only one decision-maker, Chen Fang, who had completely consolidated his power internally.

Especially those who previously aligned with Li Xizhong, they also knew, no matter how much Li Xizhong struggled, his era was over.

Even former Disciplinary Committee Secretary Xu Fengyuan hadn't accomplished this, but Chen Fang had.

Then looking at Mei Yiru.

She cast a grateful glance at Chen Fang.

Originally, before coming back today, she was considering resigning, as she had thoroughly offended Li Xizhong last night, making future days at work difficult.

Unexpectedly, today, Chen Fang performed a turnaround, sending her biggest rival to exile.

But, how did Chen Fang know about last night?

It was Chen Changxing who informed him.

Last night.

Because he had some work at hand, Chen Changxing didn't rush to leave after work.

After finishing his work.

He habitually took a round around the office.

When he reached Mei Yiru's door, he heard an argument inside.

After Chen Fang returned victoriously today, he immediately reported the situation.