The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Cui Liansheng's face flashed with a hint of disgust upon hearing this.

The previous incident, coupled with today's events, clearly showed that he had completely seen through Liu Yi.

This subtle expression was caught by Tang Guozheng.

He wouldn't miss such an opportunity to create a rift.

Clearing his throat, he said, "Comrade Liansheng might be well-intentioned. After all, Comrade Chen Fang is serving as the head of the Supreme Disciplinary Committee's inspection team. Doing this is also to protect Comrade Chen Fang's reputation."

The responsibility was all pushed onto Cui Liansheng.

Liu Yi also didn't dare to be too absolute.

Immediately echoed, "Yes, yes, yes, Comrade Liansheng must have considered it this way, right, Comrade Liansheng?"

Looking at Cui Liansheng again, there was no expression on his face.

He neither acknowledged nor denied it.

At this moment, Chen Fang picked up the photo on the table, waved it, and said, "Alright, does anyone else want to pursue this? If not, I should see Miss Gu off. Otherwise, it won't be good if she misses her flight."

"Yes, yes, yes, Miss Gu has a plane to catch. We can't waste time. Let's go, we'll see Miss Gu off together."

Liu Yi was the first to stand up and say.

Gu Mengsheng smiled slightly and said to Liu Yi, "Mayor Liu, it's not necessary. I dare not trouble you. If you really send me off, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave today. My trip to Shangqing City, once I return, I will definitely tell my father all about it. After all, the impression left here is too deep."

After saying this,

Gu Mengsheng turned and left.

As she left,

Li Chong also followed out.

Chen Fang followed closely behind, considering it as a farewell.

Once these three left,

The meeting room fell silent again.

Especially Liu Yi, his expression was as ugly as it could be.

He originally hoped to make trouble for Chen Fang with these two photos, but unexpectedly, after all the fuss, he turned into a joke himself. That feeling of suffering in silence was unbearable.

He was worried that Cui Liansheng might side with Tang Guozheng.

Unexpectedly, he shot himself in the foot. Now it's over, even if Cui Liansheng had no brains, he's definitely not on his side anymore.

Coupled with the final words Gu Mengsheng said before she left.

It was clearly a form of admonishment.

Liu Yi had already begun to worry subtly about his career.

In the City Committee hall.

The three of them exchanged a few words.

Li Chong said to Gu Mengsheng, "Mengmeng, you get in the car first. I have a few words with Chen Fang."

Gu Mengsheng gave Chen Fang a complicated look, nodded, and then left.

"You're really bold, even daring to use Mr. Shangguan. Have you thought about the consequences of this matter?"

Li Chong's expression suddenly became serious.

Chen Fang naturally knew what he was referring to.

It was obviously about being "forced" to reveal her identity to the Shangqing Municipal Committee at the last moment before Gu Mengsheng left.

Chen Fang shrugged and said, "You can't blame me, someone wanted to use Mengmeng to make trouble for me. Now that she's gone, I'm innocent as the driven snow."

This explanation obviously didn't convince Li Chong.

He snorted coldly and said, "You couldn't solve such a small issue? You had to borrow Mr. Shangguan's power to gain momentum?"

Chen Fang replied with a grievance, "Heh, Secretary Li, I also had no choice. I originally wanted to solve the 626 case while the Supreme Disciplinary Committee's inspection team was still here, but unexpectedly the top withdrew the team so quickly, so..."

"So Mr. Shangguan has become your stepping stone in Shangqing City, right?"

Li Chong cut in and questioned.

Chen Fang replied with a mischievous smile, "Mr. Shangguan sent me to Shangqing City; he should at least give me some benefits, right? Otherwise, how is it possible to expect the horse to run and not eat grass?"

Li Chong was speechless.

"Alright, I won't pursue this matter, but if it happens again, it's hard to say if Mr. Shangguan won't be angry."

"Yes, yes, yes, I promise there won't be a next time."

Chen Fang mischievously raised three fingers to the ceiling.

Why is Shangguan Shoudong so cautious?

He let Chen Fang do things but didn't back him up.

In fact, he had his own political considerations.

Firstly, although Shangguan Shoudong was clearly the next successor, until he formally assumed the position, any changes could occur, and he wouldn't allow anyone to cause trouble using his name outside.

Secondly, it was because of the Hou Family.

Jiuhai Province had always been the Hou Family's stronghold. The Hou Family was eradicated by Shangguan Shoudong. No one could guarantee that before Shangguan Shoudong took office, things wouldn't change in Jiuhai Province. He minimized his presence in Jiuhai Province to avoid escalating conflict ultimately.

Chen Fang came to Jiuhai Province to act as a wedge and troublemaker.

To have Chen Fang find their weaknesses internally and deliver a fatal blow so that in the end, Jiuhai Province would not stir up any trouble.

"Alright, it's about time, I should head back."

Li Chong patted Chen Fang's shoulder and said.

Chen Fang glanced at the car at the entrance, saying, "Mengmeng suffered grievances in Shangqing City, that's my responsibility. I hope you'll comfort her after you return..."

Li Chong nodded.

Saying, "Don't worry, the leader also said that in these last three or four months, he'll definitely take time to accompany her well."

Suddenly.

Chen Fang was shaken for a moment.

He asked, "The last three or four months? What do you mean?"

Li Chong also looked at him somewhat puzzled and asked, "What? You don't know?"

"I don't know, what's going on?"

Chen Fang scratched his head and said.

Li Chong pursed his lips.

He originally didn't intend to say it.

However, after thinking for a moment, he still sighed and said, "Mengmeng has brain cancer; it's been a long period. They've tried every doctor, but it's useless. When she gave up treatment six months ago, the doctor said she had at most a year to live. It's also because of this that the leader agreed to her request to visit Shangqing City..."

In a buzz,

Chen Fang's mind instantly exploded.

He was stiff as a statue on the spot.

Various odd behaviors of Gu Mengsheng surfaced in his mind, now finally having a reasonable explanation.

Li Chong shook his head, patted him on the arm, and turned to leave.

Chen Fang kept watching their car disappear from sight before he snapped back and regained his composure.

When he returned to the meeting room,

All the standing committee members were quietly waiting for him.

This time, no one dared to underestimate Chen Fang. Just his relationship with Shangguan Shoudong's daughter was shocking enough.

"Sorry for taking up everyone's time, Secretary Tang, let's continue the meeting."

Chen Fang steadied his mind and addressed everyone.