The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Qin Du is a provincial-level official, so naturally, he's not under Chen Fang's control.

But after all, he is the Deputy Mayor in charge of agriculture and rural affairs. If accountability is pursued, he would certainly have to bear responsibility as well.

However, his reaction was quick.

He immediately put on a pained expression, stomped his foot, and angrily said, "What the hell is the leadership team of Shangjiang District doing? Damn it, Xiao Lu, quickly call Ye Fuqiang and tell him to get his ass over here immediately."

The Xiao Lu he called out to.

Was his own secretary.

Intentionally showing indignation was also a display of his ignorance of the matter.

At this moment.

Jiang Feng walked in from outside and went straight to the three leaders, saying, "Secretary Chen, the people from Shangjiang District are here."

Chen Fang and Cui Liansheng exchanged glances.

Cui Liansheng said, "Let's go, let's hear their excuses."

Although it was said in a humorous manner.

None of the people could laugh.

On the open ground of the derelict building site.

Four cars arrived in succession.

Once the cars had stopped.

Ye Fuqiang quickly opened the car door and jogged over to the three leaders.

Upon arrival.

He first shook hands with Cui Liansheng and greeted him, then with Chen Fang and Qin Du.

The Qin Du who was gritting his teeth just a minute ago.

Upon seeing Ye Fuqiang, he said nothing at all.

It was Chen Fang who spoke first, "Secretary Ye, we've come to Shangjiang District for a study tour, we didn't interrupt your work, did we?"

"Not at all, it's a pleasure to have the leaders guiding the work."

Ye Fuqiang said.

Seeing his composure, it was clear he had already prepared a response on the way here.

"Okay, with Secretary Ye's words, I'm relieved. Come on, Secretary Ye, show us around."

Chen Fang said.

Here in the remote area.

Besides the derelict building in front, there's nowhere else to go.

Chen Fang said this, just to see how Ye Fuqiang would respond next.

He expected him to be nervous.

But unexpectedly, he wasn't nervous at all.

He openly said, "Alright, this way please, leaders. We in Shangjiang District have an urgent issue, and I've been thinking about how to report it to the leaders. Since the leaders already know, I'll speak candidly."

"Oh? What issue?"

Chen Fang asked knowingly.

Ye Fuqiang pointed to the derelict building of East Green Garden and said, "Leaders, please look this way. This East Green Garden project has been derelict for more than three years. The developer is Jianhong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., and its President is Zhou Yan. The district committee and government have coordinated, but Zhou Yan has absconded, leaving the district in a difficult position, not knowing what to do."

Indeed, he is skilled at passing the buck.

Upon arrival, he shifted all responsibility onto the developer.

"From what you say, you know the situation here?"

Cui Liansheng asked.

Ye Fuqiang sighed.

Said, "As the chief official, how could I not know? I've been coordinating and resolving the issue, but Zhou Yan is a scoundrel, long gone, can't be found. We are helpless too."

Cui Liansheng wanted to retort.

But Chen Fang interrupted him.

Smiling, he said, "Alright, as long as Secretary Ye understands the situation."

After speaking.

He raised his hand to check the time.

Said, "It's about lunchtime, isn't it? Is everyone hungry?"

Thinking he had successfully fooled them.

Ye Fuqiang promptly said, "Leaders, please come with us for lunch. I've arranged for some simple meals at the canteen."

Chen Fang waved his hand and said, "It takes half an hour to get back to the district committee, too much hassle. Secretary Cui, why don't we find a place to have a quick bite? Oh, Secretary Ye, if you're not hungry, we could continue working first."

Leaving this place as soon as possible would be best.

Ye Fuqiang quickly felt his stomach and said, "We had a meeting early this morning, I didn't even have breakfast, I'm already hungry."

"Alright, since Secretary Ye is also hungry, let's just have a bite here."

After saying this.

Chen Fang and Cui Liansheng turned around and went into the tin fence.

Ye Fuqiang was suddenly stunned.

Though he was nervous, he couldn't stay behind since the leaders had gone inside.

Following the others, he entered the tin fence.

Upon entering.

A foul odor hit him.

The buzzing flies were annoying.

With sewage and garbage everywhere, there was hardly a place to step.

Although this environment was unbearable.

But since the leaders could endure it, what could he do?

"Madam, could we trouble you for some lunch?"

Chen Fang asked an elderly lady busy in front of a makeshift stove.

This meal today.

Chen Fang had already arranged with Xiao Ye.

So, naturally, the old lady replied, "Of course, you can, come sit inside."

Invited by the old lady.

Chen Fang, Cui Liansheng, Qin Du, and Ye Fuqiang were invited into the old lady's tin house.

The house was as shabby as could be.

Flies and mosquitoes were, unsurprisingly, abundant. Coupled with the outdoor temperature of 35 degrees, the tin house was stuffy and hot, within minutes they were all soaked in sweat.

After sitting down.

Chen Fang and Cui Liansheng chatted happily.

Ye Fuqiang, being chubby, quickly began sweating profusely.

But he didn't dare to stand up and leave, he could only stay with a stiff face.

After waiting for a few minutes or so.

The old lady brought four bowls of food.

Whatever it was, it was sticky and looked unappetizing.

"Madam, what is this?"

Chen Fang asked.

The old lady smiled simply and said, "Nothing special, this is our corn mush with some wild vegetables."

"Madam, this is some healthy stuff, do you usually eat this?"

Chen Fang asked.

The old lady nodded and said, "Dear guests, please don't mind, we have no house, no land, no money. Being able to fill our stomachs with this is already good enough."

"We don't mind, we don't mind, Madam, this is great, if you can eat it, we certainly can too."

Chen Fang said.

He pushed his bowl of mush in front of Ye Fuqiang and said, "Secretary Ye, didn't you say you haven't had breakfast? Here, have my bowl too."

"No need, Secretary Chen, you're too kind, my one bowl is enough."

Seeing the bowl of food.

Ye Fuqiang felt nauseous.

He hadn't even planned to touch his own bowl.

Not to mention Chen Fang had given him another bowl?

Seeing this.

Cui Liansheng asked with a stern face, "What? Comrade Fuqiang, do you find this inedible? Or did you lie about being hungry earlier?"

Ye Fuqiang knew that if he refused, the three troublemakers before him would get angry.

He quickly nodded and said, "I can eat, I can eat, of course, I can eat, I'm eating right now."

With that said.

He picked up the bowl in front of him.

Suppressing his stomach's strong opposition, he began to drink it.