The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"Yes, the position of the Xu Family Head must be inherited by Xu Li. In this regard, our opinions are unanimous."

Qian Kaisheng, the Director of the Office of the He Xi Province Committee, stood up and said forcefully.

The other two people, although they didn't speak,

also nodded in agreement.

This showed that all four of them had already become Xu Li's people.

The disciples of the Hou Family are numerous, and the Xu Family is not lacking either.

The four present here all had deep connections with the old Xu and had indeed made it to the provincial level, which was no small feat.

Their words still carried weight within the Xu Family.

This was also why Xu Li dared to be so arrogant today.

Xu Yan saw this.

She sneered and said, "What if we don't agree?"

"It's simple if you don't agree. We'll just leave the Xu Family, and from now on have nothing to do with it. Of course, it's not just us; more people share the same intention,"

Ding Zhe, the United Front Minister of Zhongyuan Province, said arrogantly.

This kind of backing.

Also made Xu Li even more complacent.

He glanced around at everyone, his eyes finally resting on Chen Fang, and said, "So, Chen Fang, now you should know you have no say in the Xu Family, right?"

Chen Fang, unhurriedly, opened the roster he held before.

He took a pen from the table.

And asked the first person, "What's your name again, the one from the Ministry of Justice…"

Zhang Zhongqin's face turned extremely unpleasant upon hearing this.

He replied irritably, "Zhang Zhongqin."

Chen Fang nodded slightly, made a stroke on the roster with the pen,

and said, "Zhang Zhongqin, right? You're out of the Xu Family, right? Alright, I've crossed out your name. From now on, you have nothing to do with the Xu Family. As for your future career, whether you advance or retreat, it has no connection with the Xu Family."

"You…"

Zhang Zhongqin had thought he was important.

He didn't expect Chen Fang to be so indifferent, leaving him speechless for a moment.

Chen Fang ignored him.

Then asked Ding Zhe, "You're Ding Zhe from Zhongyuan Province, right? I've also crossed out your name. The Xu Family has nothing to do with you."

Ding Zhe didn't have time to speak.

Chen Fang pointed his pen at the remaining two people.

And said, "Qian Kaisheng, Feng Gang, right? You two are also removed."

After finishing.

He put down the roster.

And said, "You four are no longer part of the Xu Family, so the position of Xu Family Head has nothing to do with any of you. Go mind your own business."

"You…"

The four of them almost spoke in unison and looked at Xu Li.

Xu Li initially thought that under such pressure, Chen Fang would definitely not be able to withstand it.

He didn't expect Chen Fang to be so unconcerned, even directly removing the four.

"You… Chen Fang, what right do you have to expel them?"

Xu Li roared.

Chen Fang snorted coldly, "Why don't I have the right? Before Old Xu left, he let me determine the future of the Xu Family. Is it not within my rights to expel a few people? Oh, by the way, the four of you reached where you are today relying on the Xu Family step by step. Now that you've been expelled, you won't be able to use the Xu Family's resources in the future. If I find out that you are still using the Xu Family's name for misdeeds, don't blame me for being rude…"

"Chen Fang!"

Xu Li shouted loudly.

Chen Fang used his finger to plug his ear.

And said, "Why are you shouting? I'm not deaf. If you have something to say, say it. If not, we need to start the meeting."

"Chen Fang, you… fine! You want to play, right? I'll play with you!"

After saying this.

He turned around.

And shouted towards the door, "Everyone come in."

At his command.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps outside.

A dozen or so young men in black suits rushed in, surrounding everyone in the living room.

It seemed that Xu Li had been prepared all along.

Since reasoning failed, he intended to use forceful means.

"Minister Xu, what do you mean by this?"

Chen Fang glanced around and asked.

"Heh heh, what do I mean? I knew you wouldn't agree to relinquish power. It's alright. If the soft approach doesn't work, I'll use the hard approach. I said, today, you have to hand over that box."

Upon hearing this,

Chen Fang still showed no sign of panic.

He calmly sat down.

Crossing his legs.

And said, "Minister Xu, you really do forget the pain after the scar heals. Last time in the sanatorium, you couldn't do anything to me. Do you think you can handle me this way today?"

"Or what? Everyone in the Xu Family, from top to bottom, is my person. Do you think you can take down so many people by yourself?"

Xu Li boasted triumphantly.

Chen Fang shook his head and said, "I don't have that ability, but someone does. I originally intended to save your dignity and not fall out with you, but it seems you have no intention of mending your ways. No wonder the elder entrusted me with the Xu Family as he was leaving, realizing you were not content."

After saying this.

In front of everyone.

Chen Fang pulled out his phone.

And pressed the dial button.

Once the call connected, Chen Fang lightly said, "Jiang Feng, bring the people in."

As soon as the call ended,

a creaking sound was heard in the distance.

It must have been the rear door of the Xu family's mansion opening.

Next.

Jiang Feng charged in first.

With several people behind him.

They were all in military uniforms, but with the insignia and arm patches, as well as the position badges, conspicuously blank.

Clearly, this was an intentional concealment of identities.

These dozens of people were armed.

Upon entering the hall,

They encircled Xu Li's people again.

Several others directly moved behind Chen Fang, clearly intending to protect him.

At that moment.

Xu Li was also a bit shocked.

He had never imagined that Chen Fang was prepared all along.

And compared to his people, Chen Fang's team had more numbers and stronger firepower. Behind them, no doubt, was Dong Fuzhong.

Since only Dong Fuzhong had the ability to mobilize the military.

"Are you still planning to seize it?"

Chen Fang, arms crossed, asked Xu Li.

At this very moment.

Xu Li's face was extremely grim.

The thought of giving up was hard to bear.

Yet refusing would lead to the inevitable conclusion.

He stood there, unsure of what to do.

"I think, you know, we ought to respect Old Xu's final wishes. Since Old Xu hoped that Comrade Chen Fang would handle the Xu Family's affairs, there must be a reason for his decision."

Suddenly.

Qian Kaisheng stood out,

and said to everyone.

Just moments ago, he was firmly supporting Xu Li.

As the situation changed, he couldn't hold on and immediately overturned his previous stance.

He was truly a master of fence-sitting.

Seeing this, Feng Gang.

Also nodded slightly, and said, "I think Director Qian's words make a lot of sense. After all, the Xu Family was established single-handedly by Old Xu. His choice surely involved deeper considerations."