Chen Fang let out a long sigh.

He said, "I must correct what I said earlier, the real mastermind behind this may not be the Hou Family, but Jiang Chuo!"

After saying these words.

Zhou Jingyan and Yang Xi both widened their mouths again.

Because in anyone's eyes.

The power of the Hou Family is overwhelmingly powerful.

Without the Hou Family's support, Jiang Chuo might not even have the possibility of returning to the top.

Has anyone ever seen a weak little ant commanding a giant elephant?

"It was Jiang Chuo who convinced the Hou Family to cooperate with him in executing this fatal scheme. The Hou Family isn't courting death; they're just retreating to the shadows, remotely controlling everything. This way, no matter what happens in the political arena, it will be unrelated to them..."

Chen Fang said with certainty.

Zhou Jingyan said, "I still don't quite believe what you're saying. According to your theory, violent and terrorist incidents are happening across the country, causing serious social disorder. This postpones Mr. Shangguan's promotion, but it doesn't help Secretary Jiang achieve his promotion, does it?"

Yang Xi trembled suddenly.

Seizing the moment, he said, "Suppression! Jiang Chuo wants to suppress it because he controls the entire chain of the Heavenly Appearance Sect. He can uproot it, making him the greatest hero..."

Chen Fang snapped his fingers.

He said, "Yes, precisely. By then, the successful suppression in Yong'an Province will be a model for the entire country. The Hou Family will maneuver to get him promoted to a higher position, commanding the siege against the Heavenly Appearance Sect. Consequently, the state's violent machinery will fall into his hands. Once he's successful, who else but him would ascend to the top?"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Zhou Jingyan was stunned.

With a thud, she sat down on the sofa.

It was obvious.

At that moment, she was quite conflicted.

Being one of Jiang Chuo's closest allies.

Her career path was entirely advanced by Jiang Chuo.

If what Chen Fang said was true, what should she do?

Just as she was in a daze.

Chen Fang seemed to notice something.

He sat down across from Zhou Jingyan and said, "Secretary Zhou, I could have chosen not to say any of this in front of you because our relationship isn't friendly, yet I did. Do you know why?"

"Why?"

Zhou Jingyan asked.

Chen Fang let out a long sigh and said, "It's simple, because I trust you. I believe you will make the right choice when faced with major issues. Your current position is not given by Jiang Chuo, but by the people. If you insist on standing with Jiang Chuo, fine! You can arrest me, Chen Fang, right now, and I won't have a word of complaint."

These words.

Startled Zhou Jingyan.

Not because of Chen Fang's courage in sacrificing for the public, but for his trust in her.

Since Chen Fang became the Mayor, she, as the City Secretary, had been giving him a hard time, undermining him, and even colluded with others to strip away his power.

Yet at the most critical moment.

He still chose to believe in her.

Perhaps it was due to his helplessness.

But only she understood how much courage it took for Chen Fang to say such things to her, a close ally of Jiang Chuo.

If anything went wrong.

Chen Fang would be completely finished.

With such a grand plan.

Neither Jiang Chuo nor the Hou Family would let him live.

Of course.

Chen Fang's decision was not made without foresight.

Before coming over.

He communicated with Zhou Jingyan's secretary, Xu You.

Only when Xu You told him that Zhou Jingyan was still upright in her heart did he bravely take this step.

Not fighting unprepared battles has always been Chen Fang's principle.

While the three were analyzing the clues.

In a safe corridor near Yang Xi's office.

A young woman took out her phone, looked around, and dialed a number.

Her name is Xia Xin.

She is Yang Xi's secretary.

The call went through.

Xia Xin said nervously, "Hello, is it Mr. Zhang? This is Xia Xin."

This Mr. Zhang she referred to.

Was naturally Zhang Bangqi.

"What's the matter?"

Zhang Bangqi asked over the phone.

Xia Xin cautiously glanced around again.

She said, "Mr. Zhang, Mayor Yang was called away by Secretary Zhou."

"So what?"

Zhang Bangqi asked somewhat puzzled.

Xia Xin said, "After Mayor Yang went in, Mayor Chen has been in there for a long time. I just tried to enter under the pretense of reporting work and was stopped by Secretary Zhou's secretary."

On the other end.

Suddenly, there was silence.

The pause lasted a few seconds.

Zhang Bangqi answered, "Ok, I got it."

In the chairman's office of the Yong'an Province Port Group headquarters building.

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Bangqi stood up.

He was not actually worried about Yang Xi defecting.

But with the action imminent.

He couldn't be careless.

Thus.

He took out a spare phone from the cabinet.

Dialed Jiang Chuo's number.

After reporting the situation just now.

Jiang Chuo didn't make a big deal of it either.

After all, such a huge conspiracy couldn't be comprehended by just a few people.

He certainly knew that Chen Fang was very clever.

But was still confident that Chen Fang absolutely didn't have the ability to grasp the entire plan down to the details.

After a pause, he said, "Well, to be safe, let Zhang Moqian go over. If there's a problem, act according to the previous plan."

"Alright."

After Zhang Bangqi hung up, he hesitated for a moment and picked up the phone again...

The focus returns to Zhou Jingyan's office.

Just as she was deep in thought.

A knock on the door suddenly sounded.

Xu You poked her head in and said, "Leader, Mayor Zhang is here, saying he has something to report."

Upon hearing that.

The three exchanged glances.

"We might be exposed. Zhang Moqian might be here to test us."

Chen Fang said with some certainty.

Why did he say that?

Because he knew very well.

This morning, Zhang Moqian was supposed to attend an opening ceremony.

He should be on his way now, not coming to the City Committee to report work.

If something unusual occurs, there's bound to be something dubious.

This is a principle he always believes in.

"What should we do?"

Zhou Jingyan asked.

Chen Fang frowned, glanced at Xu You.

Xu You immediately understood.

After turning around, her voice came from outside: "Mayor Zhang, please come in."

The door was pushed open.

Zhang Moqian walked in briskly.

After greeting Zhou Jingyan, he feigned surprise, "Ah, Mayor Chen and Mayor Yang are here too? Should I come back later?"

"No need, Mayor Zhang, I've already finished my discussion with Mayor Yang. You go ahead, we'll be leaving now."

Chen Fang said.

He gave Yang Xi a look.

The two stood up simultaneously.

As they passed by Zhang Moqian.

Chen Fang suddenly moved.

One hand locked around his neck, the other pressing into his waist.

When Zhang Moqian snapped out of his shock, he could clearly feel the cold, sharp object at his waist.

"Chen... Mayor Chen, what do you mean by this?"

Zhang Moqian asked, his voice trembling slightly.

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