This remark provoked another round of laughter from everyone.

Some were even putting on airs, calling out to the middle-aged man, "Governor Wang, when do you plan to take us out for a good time?"

These people did not take Chen Fang seriously at all.

It was at this moment.

The door to the director's office opened.

Xie Xuefeng came out.

Because Chen Fang was behind him, he did not see him, and with a frown directed at his subordinates gathered at the door, he barked, "What's all this? Why are you all crowding around here?"

The staff member surnamed Wang.

Extended his hand and pointed behind Xie Xuefeng, saying, "Director Xie, there's a guy here claiming to be the mayor causing trouble."

"Mayor, what mayor?"

Xie Xuefeng turned around.

As soon as he saw Chen Fang, his expression dropped.

His whole body shuddered, and with a trembling voice he exclaimed, "Chen... Executive Deputy Chen, what... what brings you here?"

"If I didn't come, I wouldn't have witnessed the liveliness of your Bureau of Industry and Commerce, would I?"

Chen Fang asked.

The crowd that had just been laughing heard this exchange.

And immediately fell silent.

Executive Deputy Chen?

With this reminder, everyone came to their senses.

Could the young man before them really be the mayor?

Xie Xuefeng swallowed hard, then turned to look at the ajar door, and instantly understood everything.

In a panic, he said, "Chen... Executive Deputy Chen, please let me explain... "

"No need for explanations, I've seen all I needed to see. Report to the Disciplinary Committee this afternoon by yourself. You don't need me to tell you how to get there, do you?"

Chen Fang countered.

Xie Xuefeng's face instantly turned pale.

He staggered.

Feeling as if the world was spinning around him.

Chen Fang walked up to the man who was mocking him before, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Governor Wang, if you would please step aside."

The staff member surnamed Wang shivered.

And hesitantly stepped aside.

Chen Fang slowly made his way through the crowd and left.

Leaving behind a group of stunned and terrified people, who all knew that the Bureau of Industry and Commerce was in for bad luck.

Back in his office.

On his desk, a file had already been placed.

It was the one that Director of Petitions Chang Minzhi had organized and sent over.

After skimming through it briefly.

It covered not only the negligence of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce.

But also the issues surrounding land transfers in Huqing Town, violent law enforcement by the Urban Management Bureau, and problems with parking difficulties.

All in all, there were a dozen or so items.

"This Dou Qingquan really has put in a lot of effort,"

Chen Fang murmured.

Yu Zhengchuan beside him blinked.

He asked, "What does this have to do with Mayor Dou?"

Chen Fang smiled and said, "Bureau of Industry and Commerce Director Xie Xuefeng, Huqing Town Party Secretary Chu Youwei, Urban Management Bureau Director Wang Chaojun, and Traffic Police Squadron Chief Lin Lu were all promoted by Liu Mingkai. The main complaints lodged with petitions are all related to these departments. It's clear that he's trying to stir up trouble between me and Liu Mingkai."

"Are you saying that this so-called Mayor's Reception Day was deliberately arranged by Dou Qingquan?"

Yu Zhengchuan asked.

Chen Fang gave a slight smile.

He said, "He has a pretty good understanding of me now, knowing that I won't just leave things be. On the surface, he's using the petition office to expose his own issues, but in reality, it's a move to prevent me from siding with Liu Mingkai. That way, he could monopolize the power in Guyang City."

"I didn't see it coming, this Dou Qingquan does have some tricks up his sleeve."

Yu Zhengchuan exclaimed.

Chen Fang said with a wry smile, "He doesn't have the brains for it. Unless I'm mistaken, someone is giving him advice from behind the scenes."

"Is it Zhao Yiping?"

Yu Zhengchuan asked.

Chen Fang furrowed his brows and said, "Possibly, but there's another possibility—it might be that woman."

"Woman? Which woman?"

Yu Zhengchuan asked.

Chen Fang did not answer.

But in his heart, he already harbored a vague suspicion.

And that woman was none other than Hou Jingjing.

Sure enough.

At two o'clock in the afternoon.

Chen Fang received a call from Liu Mingkai's secretary, asking him to visit Liu Mingkai's office.

When he arrived at the entrance of the Party Committee Building's secretary office, he was stopped by the secretary, who informed him that Liu Mingkai had a very important visitor and asked Chen Fang to wait in the reception room for a while.

There was no other choice.

Since he had already come.

He certainly couldn't just go back.

No sooner had Chen Fang walked into the reception room than he saw Xie Xuefeng already waiting inside.

Seeing Chen Fang, Xie Xuefeng didn't seem too surprised.

He quickly stood up respectfully and greeted him politely.

Chen Fang pulled up a chair and sat down.

He said, "Comrade Xuefeng, have you been to the Disciplinary Committee yet?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xuefeng smiled faintly and replied, "Executive Chen, I was planning to go, but then I suddenly got a call from Secretary Liu asking me to come over here, so I came."

"After seeing Secretary Liu, don't forget to report to the Disciplinary Committee."

Chen Fang said coldly.

When Xie Xuefeng heard this, he stood up, moved closer, and sat down next to Chen Fang, saying, "Executive Chen, some things are okay to just let slide, there's really no need to take everything so seriously."

"What do you mean?"

Chen Fang asked.

The deference previously evident on Xie Xuefeng's face vanished, replaced with a hint of confidence as he said, "Executive Chen, everyone in Guyang City knows about your discord with Mayor Dou. Secretary Liu is your only support. I was promoted by Secretary Liu personally, and although I may not be his confidant, our relationship is quite harmonious. Have you not considered improving your relationship with Secretary Liu?"

Hearing this,

Chen Fang began to understand.

There were some things Liu Mingkai found inconvenient to say himself,

so he had staged this act.

Letting Xie Xuefeng lay out the pros and cons.

In other words, it was a hint for Chen Fang.

He smiled knowingly and said, "Director Xie is trying to tell me, if I make a move on you, it's as if I'm moving against Secretary Liu. That would undoubtedly lead to Secretary Liu becoming my enemy. Following that, I would truly be isolated in Guyang City, right?"

"They say Executive Chen is smart, and indeed it is true. Executive Chen, regarding the Bureau of Industry and Commerce, I will make sure to bring it up to standard in the future. I'll definitely not disappoint you. As for this matter, let's downplay the seriousness and let bygones be bygones. Should you need my help in Guyang City, I will not hesitate to assist. But if you insist on taking this seriously, I guess Secretary Liu will be very displeased."

Chen Fang asked, "Are you threatening me?"

Xie Xuefeng laughed heartily and said, "That's too strong a word, it's not a threat. I just hope Executive Chen will consider all aspects before acting. The officialdom isn't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and worldly wisdom. If Executive Chen is personable, Secretary Liu won't be difficult either. But if you insist on being serious, then don't blame Secretary Liu for disregarding personal feelings."

As he spoke these words,

Xie Xuefeng's expression had already become somewhat grim.

The warning was now quite clear.

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