What was the course of the whole matter?

Everyone present clearly understood.

Moreover, given our understanding of Ren Yiweng, it's impossible that he arranged this matter.

Even if he wanted to arrange something, he would not choose Chen Fang to do it; these claims are illogical.

He smacked his lips.

Meng Zheqing asked, "You're saying the entire operation was arranged by Secretary Ren? Chen Fang, do you believe your own words?"

Chen Fang smiled faintly.

He countered, "Mayor Meng, are you suggesting that Secretary Ren lacks the capability? Or are you saying that Secretary Ren wouldn't commit to sacrificing his kindred for justice, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Meng Zheqing was left speechless.

He suddenly turned to Ren Yiweng.

He explained, "Secretary Ren, that's not what I meant, it's just..."

"Just what? It was you, Mayor Meng, who asked me to tell the truth. Initially, Secretary Ren didn't want to take credit for this matter. Now that you insist on asking, I am only speaking up, going against Secretary Ren's original intention. I also feel that it's indeed a praiseworthy act and that I should necessarily speak out."

Now Meng Zheqing had nothing left to say.

Looking again at Ren Yiweng,

the frown on his face suddenly relaxed.

As always, Shen Shanghu was someone he had personally promoted. With such an incident occurring, whether it was for failing to scrutinize his appointees or for lax supervision, Ren Yiweng would have to bear some responsibility.

What Chen Fang had said was effectively turning the tables for Ren Yiweng.

Not only would he avoid punishment, but this would also turn into a prime example of "destroying one's kin for the sake of justice," which for someone in disciplinary work, there could be no greater praise.

Xu Jianfeng was obviously a bit smarter.

He seemed to see through some sort of mystery.

He asked, "Comrade Yiweng, did this really happen?"

Ren Yiweng felt a wave of panic, instinctively glancing at Chen Fang, in whose eyes he found encouragement.

He took a deep breath.

He stood up and said, "Since Comrade Chen Fang has spoken, I will conceal it no longer. A long time ago, I heard about the He Shou Village Party Secretary Ding Jianmu's embezzlement, taking bribes, misappropriating public funds, and oppressing neighbors. Upon investigation, it turned out that this matter involved Shen Shanghu. Everyone knows that Comrade Shen Shanghu is someone I personally promoted. If I handled this case, no matter the result, everyone would believe that I showed favoritism. Comrade Chen Fang has just arrived in Guyang City, with no ties to anyone; entrusting him with this case was most appropriate. Thus, I shared my plan with Comrade Chen Fang. Here, I must also thank Comrade Chen Fang for handling this case beautifully."

With these words.

Everyone present could hear.

Ren Yiweng was following Chen Fang's lead.

They all knew the matter was fabricated.

But, not a single person could stand up to refute it.

As the person involved, Chen Fang claimed it was Ren Yiweng's merit, and Ren Yiweng himself had admitted it. Now, to question it would mean going against both of them, wouldn't it?

Watching these two in concert,

Meng Zheqing felt an overflowing hatred.

He had been certain that this Standing Committee meeting would embarrass Chen Fang and draw Ren Yiweng to his side. Unexpectedly, not only did it fail, but Ren Yiweng also interacted with Chen Fang. Needless to say, owing such a significant favor to Chen Fang, Ren Yiweng was lost to him forever.

"Fine, since the matter is clear now, there's no need for further discussion. As for this matter, I think Secretary Ren and Minister Chen should write a detailed report, and I'll help you submit it."

Xue Bo, who had been worried the entire time,

finally saw Chen Fang's scheme.

As long as Ren Yiweng didn't side with Meng Zheqing, it was good news for him.

The latter statement served as the final verdict. With that settled, no one would meddle unnecessarily anymore.

This scene.

This was not what Xu Jianfeng wanted to see.

But now that the situation had become a fait accompli, it was not good to intervene.

He nodded and said, "Since things have come to this point, let's do as Mayor Xue said. The Disciplinary Committee must handle this case well and turn it into an ironclad one. Those who are greedy must understand the principle that if you stretch out your hand, it will surely be caught."

"Yes, Secretary Xu, the Disciplinary Committee will definitely handle it properly," agreed Ren Yiweng with a sense of relief.

He sat down, looking at Chen Fang with some gratitude.

"Next, let's discuss the second matter, which is the appointment of the director of the Economic Development Zone. This issue has been discussed three times already; this is the fourth. I hope that this time, we can come to a conclusion."

After he finished speaking,

Xu Jianfeng turned to Chen Fang and said, "Minister Chen, please share the nomination from the Organization Department."

Chen Fang stood up,

took out a folder, and said, "During Mayor Xue's tenure, the Organization Department had two nominations for the director position of the Economic Development Zone: the director of the Investment Promotion Bureau, Shi Zhengqing, and the director of the Municipal Government Office, Nie Quan. After considering, the Organization Department has decided to add another nomination, which is the deputy director of the Organization Department, Comrade Lin Fei."

Lin Fei's ranking in the Organization Department was not very high.

This surprise nomination left some uninformed committee members quite astonished.

Especially Xu Jianfeng, whose eyebrows furrowed.

He said, "Comrade Chen Fang, you might not be aware, but we have already discussed this nomination three times at the committee meetings. Now, suddenly adding another candidate seems a bit inappropriate, doesn't it?"

Xue Bo, who had been forewarned by Chen Fang, previously vied for this position with Meng Zheqing and now was afraid that Xu Jianfeng would give it to him.

Of course, he did not want Meng Zheqing to secure the top two positions either.

He said, "Secretary Xu, I think Minister Chen's proposal is still feasible. If the previous two candidates could not be confirmed, it means that there are issues with them and consensus could not be formed. Now, with an additional nomination, we have more options. The problem of being at a stalemate might just be resolved."

In regard to this position,

Xu Jianfeng, in any case, had no specific demands.

And in his view, Lin Fei, a relatively obscure candidate, was not very likely to be chosen. It might be worth doing someone a favor by going with the flow.

He nodded and said, "Alright, then let's go with the candidates proposed by the Organization Department and proceed to the voting process."

No sooner had he spoken

than Xue Bo was the first to raise his hand, saying, "I propose that Comrade Lin Fei take on the role of the director of the Economic Development Zone."

This vote

took some people by surprise.

It was well known that the previous stalemates had been due to Xue Bo's fierce competition for this position, even to the point of having a heated argument with Meng Zheqing.

Who would have thought that this time, he would actually endorse Lin Fei?

Even Xu Jianfeng could not understand what was going on.

"I also propose that Comrade Lin Fei assume the position of director of the Economic Development Zone," said Xia Bin, the second person to express his opinion, who was the head of the United Front Work Department.

Following him, Li Zhuo, the Party Working Committee Secretary of Taigu Street, also voiced his approval.

These three votes were not particularly surprising.

After all, with Xue Bo's support, those from his faction would back the choice.

Everyone assumed that Meng Zheqing would strongly oppose it next.

Unexpectedly, he also said with a sullen face, "I second the motion."

Second the motion?

To second the motion means to agree.

What's happening?

Xue Bo isn't fighting for it, and neither is Meng Zheqing?

Has everyone seen a ghost today?

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