The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

If Shangqing City's political landscape had always been defined by the lines of Tang Guozheng and Liu Yi, today's meeting undoubtedly opened up another line.

That line is Chen Fang.

His special relationship with Shangguan Shoudong.

Instantly increased Chen Fang's weight in the political ecology of Shangqing City.

Even those who previously disregarded him now give him a higher regard.

Just kidding.

Who is Shangguan Shoudong?

He's about to take on the role of the leader.

With Chen Fang being so close to his daughter, isn't it inevitable he'll be given an important position?

"Um..."

As Chen Fang was pondering how to respond.

Li Xuan continued, "I do not deny that Comrade Qi Kang is indeed outstanding in some aspects, but he does not have the experience of governing a region. Guangshou County is at a critical stage of development, do you really think placing such an inexperienced comrade in such an important position is appropriate?"

Hearing this, Chen Fang's heart sank.

What does this mean?

Is she trying to provoke a confrontation?

Although the Disciplinary Committee Secretary is indeed a member of the City Committee, each has their own area of expertise. Chen Fang is the head of the disciplinary department, with development and economy being the responsibilities of the Mayor. By asking Chen Fang this way, isn't she trying to create a rift between him and Liu Yi?

With a passing glance.

Sure enough, Liu Yi's expression was somewhat unpleasant.

Chen Fang cleared his throat.

Smiled and said, "Minister Li, you know, I haven't been in Shangqing City for long and am not very acquainted with some comrades, so regarding the appointment of Comrade Qi Kang, I believe I have no say in the matter."

This is called advancing by retreating.

As expected.

After Chen Fang said those words.

Liu Yi's expression became much more relaxed.

He thought he had made himself clear enough, and that Li Xuan, if she knew her place, would certainly not cause more trouble.

Unexpectedly, she immediately retracted her gaze, looked at both Tang Guozheng and Liu Yi, and said, "Both leaders, the former County Party Secretary of Guangshou County, Pan Shougu, was dismissed for violations and discipline breaches and was investigated by the Disciplinary Committee. Our City Committee must learn from this and be extremely cautious about this position. Comrade Chen Fang, as the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, mentioned that he is not very familiar with Comrade Qi Kang, so this nomination should be temporarily put on hold, allowing Comrade Chen Fang time to get to know Comrade Qi Kang better. In this way, the position will be justified, don't you think?"

Chen Fang was once again stunned.

What is Li Xuan up to?

The two aren't even close.

Such words could easily be misunderstood as being directed by him to do this.

Isn't this an unwarranted disaster?

An inexplicable accusation pinned on him.

Anyone would feel uncomfortable.

Just as he was preparing to fight back.

Li Xuan suddenly looked at him again.

Said, "Secretary Chen, you are the Disciplinary Committee Secretary. Do you think what I just said follows organizational procedures?"

The words that were about to come out got stuck.

At that moment.

Chen Fang suddenly felt he had underestimated Li Xuan.

He always thought she was a marginal figure.

But now it seems.

She possesses political wisdom.

This statement is a dead end, and Chen Fang suddenly doesn't know how to answer it.

Her words completely touched the red line of organizational discipline.

If you say it follows the procedures, that's equivalent to slapping yourself in the face. A Disciplinary Committee Secretary leading in violating organizational procedures is obviously impossible.

If you say it doesn't comply, it implicitly supports Li Xuan's words, unwittingly becoming her "ally."

As Chen Fang was momentarily "silenced."

Li Xuan immediately added, "Secretary Tang, with Yang Qunjie holding the fort in Guangshou County, delaying by a day or two won't be an issue. Giving Secretary Chen some time to get to know Comrade Qi Kang reflects our Shangqing Municipal Committee's practice of democratic centralism, don't you think?"

Tang Guozheng hesitated for a moment.

Slightly revealed a look of surprise.

After a brief contemplation, he said, "I believe what Comrade Li Xuan said makes sense. Mayor Liu, what do you think?"

At this moment.

Liu Yi's expression was already very unpleasant.

But he couldn't lose his temper.

Firstly, he wasn't sure whether Li Xuan's words were directed by Chen Fang.

He had just suffered a setback from Chen Fang, making him cautious.

Secondly, this was a committee meeting where every word and action would be recorded, plus his sensitive relationship with Qi Kang, so he dared not act aggressively and give anyone the handle of under-the-table operations.

He compromised and said, "Alright, if that's the case, then let's temporarily put this agenda on hold and reconvene in a few days to discuss it again."

After all, Qi Kang is Liu Yi's man.

For Tang Guozheng, delaying one day was a day gained.

He nodded and said, "Alright, since Mayor Liu has no objection, then we'll decide this way and postpone this agenda. If there's nothing else, let's adjourn the meeting."

After saying those words.

He was the first to get up and leave the meeting room.

Liu Yi gave Chen Fang a hostile glance upon leaving.

In this committee meeting.

He was the biggest loser.

First, he suffered a significant loss on Gu Mengsheng's issue.

Then, what he thought was a sure appointment was disrupted by a surprise move.

How could he not feel aggrieved?

Five minutes later.

Li Xuan appeared at the door of Chen Fang's office.

At that moment.

The secretary, Jiang Feng, was just coming out from opening the door.

Seeing Li Xuan, he was momentarily startled, then warmly said, "Minister Li, hello, Secretary Chen is already waiting for you inside."

"Waiting for me? He knew I would come?"

Li Xuan asked somewhat surprised.

Jiang Feng neither confirmed nor denied.

Just smiled slightly, then opened the door, and said inside, "Secretary Chen, Minister Li has arrived."

By this time.

Originally sitting on the sofa, Chen Fang stood up immediately, approached Li Xuan, without a trace of anger on his face, instead showing a bit of enthusiasm, openly said, "Minister Li, an unexpected guest, do sit down."

Li Xuan, equally surprised, put on an uneasy expression, earnestly said, "Secretary Chen, I came to apologize to you."

"No rush, sit down and let's talk."

Chen Fang smiled, pointing to the sofa.

Li Xuan sat down a bit awkwardly.

Jiang Feng delivered a cup of water in front of her, then tactfully left.

After the door closed.

Li Xuan immediately said, "Secretary Chen, I..."

Before she could finish her words, Chen Fang interrupted, asking, "It seems Minister Li does not want Comrade Qi Kang to become the County Party Secretary, is that right?"

Li Xuan's face instantly turned red.

An embarrassed look appeared right before his eyes.

After a pause, she hesitated before slightly nodding, admitting, "Yes, I do have personal motives, besides, he really cannot handle this position. If he becomes the County Party Secretary, it will only be worse than Pan Shougu; of this, I am very certain."