The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Chapter 1232



If it's purely a power struggle.

Chen Fang is no match for Zhou Jingyan.

But that's a magic attack.

Now the situation is different, the domineering and ruthless side of Chen Fang has been fully displayed, and the kingly aura innate to men has been unleashed.

To be honest, seeing Chen Fang like this, even Zhou Jingyan's heart trembled a little.

She casually picked up a document.

Mumbled, "I want to see what huge issue you really have..."

Even though her tone was still firm.

But anyone could see that in front of the furious Chen Fang, Zhou Jingyan had psychologically conceded.

This is a detailed investigation report on the "Heavenly Appearance Sect."

Chen Fang had started drafting this report when he was in Jiuhai Province.

It provides a detailed account of the organizational structure, cult ideology, scale, and origins of the "Heavenly Appearance Sect" that he had collected over the years.

In this report.

The origins of the Heavenly Appearance Sect were identified as Wen'an City in Yong'an Province.

And it has spread nationwide over nearly a decade.

It has formed a power threatening the government.

Zhou Jingyan wasn't looking closely.

Just skimmed over it.

Then she casually tossed the folder onto the table.

With a stern face, she asked, "You rushed in here making a fuss just to show me this?"

"Yes."

Chen Fang nodded and said.

Zhou Jingyan let out a long sigh.

Said, "Comrade Chen Fang, how old are you this year?"

"35 years old."

Chen Fang responded.

There was a disdainful smile on Zhou Jingyan's face, and she said, "At 35, you've entered the rank of a principal-level cadre, and as the mayor of a provincial capital city like Rongjiang, you're young and talented, which is something to boast about, but as someone who's been there, I have to give you some advice: water can carry a boat, it can also overturn it. Being young is good, but you should be more grounded. Don't do just anything for political achievements. Focus more on what benefits economic development now, otherwise, this city of Rongjiang may not really accommodate someone of your stature."

What does that mean?

To put it bluntly, it's naked sarcasm.

Implying that Chen Fang's deputy department level wasn't achieved through legitimate means.

And that his intentions are misguided, spending his energy not on economic development but on using unconventional ways to embellish his credentials.

Simply put, Chen Fang is a political opportunist.

"Secretary Zhou, this research report was made when I was working in Jiuhai Province. At that time, in the city of Shangqing where I was, the threat of the Heavenly Appearance Sect had reached a very serious level. As the place of its origin, the extent of its spread in Rongjiang City is also beyond doubt, but that's not the reason I came to see you today."

After saying this.

He paused for a moment and then said seriously, "I have reliable information that over a thousand followers of the Heavenly Appearance Sect have secretly gathered, planning to attack the Yinjiang County Public Security Bureau at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon."

As soon as the words were spoken.

Everyone present was stunned.

Zhou Jingyan instinctively looked at Wu Guantao standing aside.

Wu Guantao was initially taken aback.

Then he smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, you must be joking. How come I don't know about such a big event?"

Upon hearing this.

Zhou Jingyan let out a sigh of relief.

Asked, "Mayor Chen, what evidence do you have for your so-called reliable information?"

"I have a young girl with me. She is one of the participants in the attack on the public security bureau tomorrow. She's the one who informed me."

Chen Fang said.

As soon as these words were said.

Zhou Jingyan and Wu Guantao exchanged a glance.

And both burst into laughter.

Zhou Jingyan said, "Mayor Chen, I understand your eagerness to take action, but such ridiculous information shouldn't be taken seriously. If such a major event were really going to happen, the national security and security services would have already issued a warning."

"Secretary Zhou, I'm not joking, nor am I trying to gain any political achievements. This is real."

"Real? Fine! Then..."

Zhou Jingyan turned to her secretary Xu You and said, "Secretary Xu, make a call to Gao Shouyi, Zhang Moqian, and Li Li. Have them come to my office. Since Mayor Chen takes this matter so seriously, we'll hold a secretary's office meeting to discuss it."

"Yes, leader."

Xu You nodded and then turned to leave.

Zhou Jingyan looked at Chen Fang and asked, "Mayor Chen, are you satisfied now?"

Even though it felt like she was just perfunctory.

But being able to hold a secretary's office meeting and explaining to the group of five wasn't impossible.

It was about five or six minutes later.

Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Gao Shouyi, Deputy Mayor Zhang Moqian, and Disciplinary Committee Secretary Li Li entered one after another.

Zhou Jingyan explained the situation Chen Fang had reported to everyone.

The few also successively reviewed the materials submitted by Chen Fang.

But when it was mentioned that the "Heavenly Appearance Sect" would organize an attack on the county public security bureau tomorrow, Zhang Moqian immediately laughed awkwardly and said, "Mayor Chen, you don't suspect that our colleague Wu Guantao is doing nothing, right? Such a big event without any news, and you received information just sitting in your office?"

Gao Shouyi did not show any negligence.

He was the most attentive among them.

He put down the files in his hand and asked, "Mayor Chen, in your opinion, if such an event were truly to happen, how should we respond?"

Prior to coming.

Chen Fang had already formulated a response plan.

Said, "First, put the Yinjiang County Public Security Bureau, armed police, fire brigade, and all cadres on emergency alert; second, blockade relevant roads; third, deploy capable police forces from the city bureau to provide support, and immediately investigate and arrest the organizers and planners. Under no circumstances can we allow this collective incident to take place."

"Are you kidding?"

As soon as Chen Fang finished speaking.

Li Li unfriendly asked a question.

Then continued, "Because of your gossip, do you mean to make such a big fuss? Mayor Chen, are you aware of the situation in Yinjiang County? The roads in front of the county party committee compound are main roads. If you block them, what will happen to the order of the entire county? Will the people still go about their activities? Go to work? If you cause chaos throughout the entire county, can you bear that responsibility?"

"If necessary, the entire county could also be placed under a stay-at-home order."

Chen Fang said.

Upon hearing this.

Li Li felt even more disdain.

Mumbled, "Absurd, absolutely absurd. Putting the whole county on a stay-at-home order. You actually came up with that. Do you think that's possible?"

"What if a riot does occur..."

"Enough!"

Chen Fang wanted to continue to argue rationally.

But Zhou Jingyan interrupted him with an angry yell.

"Mayor Chen, your concerns have been received, and I've convened a secretary's office meeting to discuss them. Now, we will vote. If the majority supports you, I'll proceed as you suggested. Otherwise, stop making trouble, okay?"

Zhou Jingyan asked.


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