The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

When the two photographs were mentioned.

Cui Liansheng knew where they originated.

He cursed silently in his heart.

At this moment, Tang Guozheng had already placed the envelope before him and said, "Comrade Liansheng, you should take a look too."

Cui Liansheng picked up the photos and glanced at them.

He felt even more certain inside.

At this moment, Liu Yi said, "Everyone should take a look too."

The photograph passed from Cui Liansheng to Chen Fang.

At this moment, Chen Fang was already mentally prepared. Seeing that the protagonist of the photos was him with Gu Mengsheng, he wasn't too surprised; he just didn't expect that Liu Yi would attempt to use this matter to make things difficult.

After the photos were passed around.

There was a slight murmur of discussion.

Liu Yi was very pleased.

He asked, "Comrade Chen Fang, are these two photographs fabricated?"

"No, they are real."

Chen Fang replied.

The expression of satisfaction on Liu Yi's face grew even stronger.

He said, "Since they're real, shouldn't you provide an explanation to the City Committee?"

"I have nothing to explain."

Chen Fang knew.

This answer stunned Cui Liansheng.

He interjected, "Mayor Liu, just now Secretary Tang said that today's meeting mainly discusses personnel appointments in Guangshou County. As for these two photos, I think it's better to clarify the situation privately first."

The implication of this was clear.

Cui Liansheng wanted to buy some time.

When Liu Yi heard this.

He sneered and said, "Comrade Liansheng, once bitten by a snake means ten years afraid of a well rope. What? Now that Comrade Chen Fang is the Deputy Chief of the Supreme Disciplinary Inspection Group, is his personal lifestyle no longer under the supervision of our City Committee?"

"That's not what I meant... I just..."

Cui Liansheng wanted to explain further.

Liu Yi directly interrupted him.

He said, "Alright, since Comrade Chen Fang said there's nothing to explain, why are you making excuses for him?"

He then looked towards Chen Fang's position and said, "Comrade Chen Fang, since you are the Deputy Chief of the Supreme Disciplinary Inspection Group, you should know better than me how to handle such matters, right?"

"Right!"

Chen Fang nodded.

He stood up directly.

He said, "So, I think it's necessary for the woman in the photo to come in and confirm the nature of our relationship to everyone. Mayor Liu, don't you think so?"

Liu Yi sneered again.

"If you call her in, of course she would be biased towards you. Who knows if you two have already devised a countermeasure, so you just need to explain the situation depicted in the photos."

"No no no, Mayor Liu, you're mistaken. My relationship with the woman in the photos is indeed quite ambiguous, I won't deny that. After all, everyone has seen that we were lying on the same bed, so there's nothing more to say."

Chen Fang's words.

Left everyone dumbfounded.

Personal lifestyle issues in the officialdom are neither trivial nor serious, but if exposed, it's inevitable to face some disciplinary action. Unexpectedly, Chen Fang admitted it directly at the Standing Committee.

Either this guy is heartless.

Or he is incredibly arrogant, not taking this matter seriously at all.

Liu Yi heard this and was overjoyed inside.

But still maintained a poker face, saying, "Alright, since you've admitted it, it shows you take responsibility. I don't think there's a need to call her in; you can explain to the Provincial Committee. As for the handling, it's up to the Provincial leaders to decide."

Chen Fang waved his hand.

He said, "It's fine, she's already been called, waiting right outside."

After saying this.

Chen Fang walked to the entrance of the conference room.

He opened the door.

After waving to the outside.

The woman in the photo walked in confidently.

Following behind him was a man in his thirties or forties, with a serious expression, and by his demeanor, one could tell he wasn't an ordinary person.

At this moment, the murmured discussions started again.

Everyone had already seen the photos.

It was clear that the fair-skinned, long-legged beautiful woman in front of them was indeed the protagonist in the photos earlier.

Seeing this.

Liu Yi, though puzzled, was also overjoyed.

After all, Chen Fang had already admitted it.

Moreover, the female lead with whom he maintained an improper relationship had also appeared, which equated to confirming the chaos in Chen Fang's private life.

Ahem...

He cleared his throat.

And asked Gu Mengsheng in front of him, "May I ask, what is your relationship with Chen Fang?"

"Whatever relationship you think it is, that's what it is."

Gu Mengsheng said.

"Impudent, do you know where you are? I'm asking you a question, and I need you to tell me verbally!"

Liu Yi saw the woman was still somewhat defiant, so he intensified his tone in asking.

Gu Mengsheng's eyes fell on the photos on the conference table.

She picked them up and glanced at them, muttering, "The photography skills are really awful, making me look so ugly."

After saying this.

She directly raised the photos and said to Liu Yi, "Haven't you already seen the photos? Why do you still want to ask our relationship? Are you that idle?"

With a smack.

Liu Yi was infuriated, slapping the table.

Nonetheless, he was the Mayor of Shangqing City, not to be mocked by a little girl.

"When I ask you a question, you answer it. I warn you again, this is the Shangqing Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee meeting room, not your living room!"

Liu Yi shouted fiercely.

Gu Mengsheng heard this and sneered, saying, "Alright, I'll answer your question, listen up. My relationship with Chen Fang is exactly the improper one you're thinking of. How about it? Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Liu Yi, upon hearing this, kept a straight face but was immensely pleased inside.

He sat back down.

And said to everyone, "Comrades, I think you've all heard. Both parties have admitted to having an improper relationship. How this should be dealt with, I think everyone should express their stance on it."

This result essentially meant conclusive evidence.

Political and Legal Committee Secretary Hao Jin coldly said, "Comrade Chen Fang, you work in discipline, so tell us yourself, how should this be handled?"

Chen Fang pretended to ponder for a moment.

He said, "Frankly, this matter indeed shouldn't have happened, but I honestly don't know how to deal with it. If it gets big, I'm afraid the higher-ups might have opinions."

As he spoke.

He pointed upwards with his finger.

"Chen Fang! What do you mean by this? Are you trying to tell us that you have someone backing you up there? Arrogance to this extent is truly rare, in that case, don't blame us for being impolite. I'll report this matter, and let's see which higher-up has an issue with it!"

Liu Yi slapped the table again, speaking passionately.

Just then, a rapid ringing interrupted.

Someone's phone was ringing.

Everyone's eyes turned to the man at the door.

Because the ringing came from him.