The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Lulu's movements suddenly stopped with the item in her hand.

She asked, "Won't he retaliate against us?"

Chen Fang replied, "From the current movements in the county, he seems to want to suppress the matter. Pan Youde died by suicide, Qi Hui was killed by Niu Yong, and Niu Yong never had any contact with that behind-the-scenes boss. This is already the best outcome. He achieved his goal of concealing his identity, so why create unnecessary complications?"

Lulu thought about it and found it reasonable.

She nodded and said, "If that's the case, I can continue to operate."

Chen Fang heard this.

He sat up.

He said, "I came here to discuss this matter with you. You must not only continue to operate but also expand Jin Ye Club further. The market in Jinde County can be expanded by one or two more locations. Moreover, you need to quickly establish a presence in other cities too."

"But... I don't have that much capital,"

Lulu said with some difficulty.

Chen Fang smiled.

He said, "I've prepared the capital for you. From now on, the shares of Jin Ye Club will be divided into three parts; one for you, one for Zhang Cheng, and one for me. However, given my special status, I'll have you manage my share."

"You trust me that much?"

Lulu asked, surprised.

Chen Fang reached out his hand, caressed her bunny, and said, "Just go ahead boldly. If anything arises, I'll cover for you. From today, you are the boss of Jin Ye Club."

Hearing this,

Lulu's eyes moistened.

She nodded emphatically.

She said, "Brother Fang, rest assured, I will make Jin Ye Club the largest entertainment and leisure venue in Wen'an City."

Chen Fang scoffed and said, "The largest in Wen'an City? It should at least be the largest in Yong'an Province, that's more like it."

Acquiring Jin Ye Club

was significant for Chen Fang.

It added a bold stroke to his business empire.

Song Lanre handled the entertainment industry, progressing steadily; Lulu managed the leisure industry, which not only brought a significant income stream but more importantly, provided a "base" regardless of where Chen Fang was transferred.

From Changming County to Jinde County.

Chen Fang had changed several positions.

In this process, he also identified a problem.

Many issues couldn't be resolved within the bounds of the legal and ethical system.

Using violence to counter violence, employing some rogue tactics at times, could often solve issues more effectively, and venues like Jin Ye Club were perfect for staging such characters.

The next day.

As soon as Chen Fang arrived at the office,

Shao Rui eagerly came over to claim credit.

He subtly mentioned the arrangement of a car and a secretary for himself.

Seeing Chen Fang was indifferent, Shao Rui quickly changed the topic and said, "Director Chen, the Organizational Department called yesterday, saying that the new Deputy Director Sun would arrive around 9:30 this morning."

Chen Fang nodded and asked, "Do you know this Sun Yan well?"

Seeing an opportunity to perform, Shao Rui immediately said, "Deputy Director Sun previously worked in the Civil Affairs Bureau. He's 29, unmarried. His father, Sun Tongfu, was the former head of the Propaganda Department in Jinde County. After reaching retirement age, he served as vice-chairman in the People's Congress for a while and is now retired."

"Oh, a second-generation official, huh?"

Chen Fang understood what Shao Rui meant and said.

Shao Rui nodded, smiling happily and asked, "Director Chen, how should we arrange the welcoming for Deputy Director Sun?"

"The way we've always arranged it. You're the office director, you handle it,"

Chen Fang instructed.

Upon hearing this, Shao Rui beamed with joy.

He immediately said, "Alright, alright, I'll go prepare right away."

After saying this, he scurried off.

Why was Shao Rui so happy about such a trivial remark?

It's simple.

After the deaths of Pan Youde and the others,

Shao Rui was always on edge, fearing Chen Fang might use him as a scapegoat.

Today, hearing Chen Fang say "you're the office director" indicated that, at least for the short term, Chen Fang wouldn't replace him, so how could he not be happy?

At 9:30,

a car from the Organizational Department slowly drove into the Education Bureau compound.

Shao Rui quickly ran forward and opened the car door.

But no one got off the car.

From the back seat, a voice asked, "Where is Chen Fang?"

Shao Rui pointed with his finger at the steps in front of the building and said, "Director Chen is over there."

"Ask Chen Fang to come over to receive people? What's the matter? Is a bureau chief's dignity that huge?"

It was still that commanding voice.

Everyone present heard it clearly.

They all looked towards Chen Fang.

At that moment, standing next to Chen Fang, Li Weiyang said, "Dong Shugang, the standing vice-minister of the organization department, used to be the secretary of Sun Tongfu."

Sun Tongfu's secretary?

Wasn't that the secretary to Sun Yan's father?

Chen Fang understood.

He nodded.

And voluntarily walked over to the car.

In the back seat sat two people, one appeared to be in his thirties, chubby with a pair of rimless glasses, and looked quite comical.

It was indeed Dong Shugang, the standing vice-minister of the organization department.

The other one looked in his twenties, fairly young, slim, dressed in a brand-new administrative jacket, hair combed back in a grand style, appearing quite charismatic. This person was Sun Yan, the newly appointed first deputy director.

He was sitting next to Dong Shugang.

With an aloof face.

He showed no intention of getting out of the car.

"Comrade Chen Fang, I have to tell you, I, Dong Shugang, have visited quite a few units, and in which unit did the head not open the door for me? You, on the other hand, sent a director to handle this and finished it off, what? Do you look down on people?"

Dong Shugang crossed his arms, leaning back in his seat, his eyes filled with contempt.

The organization department had a nickname, called "a rank above when seeing an official."

After all, controlling the career fate of all county officials, who wouldn't bow their heads when meeting the organization department?

Moreover, Dong Shugang was the standing vice-minister of the organization department, a relatively powerful one among many division-level officials, so him saying other directors respectfully opened the door for him wasn't an exaggeration.

Looking at his attitude, he was waiting for Chen Fang to apologize.

Chen Fang paused for a moment, his face all smiles as he said, "Minister Dong, I'm sorry, sorry, it's all my fault…"

Hearing this, Dong Shugang was quite satisfied.

He was just about to gesture for Sun Yan to get out of the car.

Chen Fang continued, "If I had known earlier that Minister Dong was not well, I would have run over immediately, sorry, sorry, for neglecting Minister Dong."

"Not well? What do you mean?"

The movement to get out of the car suddenly stopped.

Dong Shugang asked with some confusion.

Chen Fang scratched his head and asked, "Minister Dong, at your age in your forties, can't you get out of the car yourself, isn't it because you are not well?"

At this remark.

The row of people standing at the entrance of the building, if not for the seriousness of the situation, would have burst out laughing.

Upon hearing this, Dong Shugang's face alternated between red and white, wanting to be angry but saw Sun Yan gently tap on his thigh.

This tap.

Suppressed Dong Shugang's anger.

Only to see Sun Yan open the door, got out of the car, and jogged over to Dong Shugang's side and said to Chen Fang, "Director Chen, hello, I am Sun Yan."

"Hello, Comrade Sun Yan."

Chen Fang shook hands with him.

Then, Sun Yan said, "Minister Dong has really been unwell these past few days, come, Minister Dong, let me help you."

Dong Shugang was very cooperative.

With the support of Sun Yan, he got out of the car.

It was evident that this Sun Yan was quite clever. By doing this, he inadvertently made Chen Fang appear to be the one lacking manners.

Just as the two exchanged a glance, smugly pleased with themselves.

Chen Fang waved to Shao Rui and said, "Director Shao, come here for a moment."

Shao Rui scampered over and asked, "Director Chen, what's the matter?"

"Go to the storeroom and find a wheelchair."

A wheelchair?

Shao Rui shivered, instantly understanding, and hurried away.

Chen Fang then waved to Qin Yi and said, "Little Qin, Minister Dong is working despite his illness, such a spirit is something our entire Education Bureau should learn from. Get a DV camera to film the entire process, and then send the footage to the TV station to give it good publicity, also ensuring all county officials emulate Minister Dong."