Zhu Hanmin stood up.

He picked up the microphone and said loudly, "Now, let's welcome the arrival of Deputy Chairman Chu from the Provincial Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference with warm applause."

Clap clap clap...

Applause rose once again.

Quite a few people also stood up one after another.

Chu Juzhong had come?

This was not the original plan.

Chen Fang subconsciously glanced at Ding Guiqi who was not far from him.

Wasn't this Chu Juzhong his father-in-law?

What a coincidence.

Just then, Ding Guiqi also looked towards Chen Fang.

Their gazes met across the crowd.

On Ding Guiqi's face appeared a smug smile, as if hinting to Chen Fang, just you wait, the real show is about to begin.

Once Chu Juzhong arrived,

the most central seat on the stage naturally became his.

After the leaders had exchanged greetings and seated themselves again,

the summary meeting commenced.

Mayor Zhao Yiping was presiding over it personally.

At the start of the meeting, Zhao Yiping gave a detailed introduction to the difficulties faced and the achievements made during the 726 flood-fighting and rescue operations.

This process lasted roughly twenty minutes.

Then, it was time for Zhu Hanmin, the City Party Secretary, to announce the commendation list.

Zhu Hanmin cleared his throat.

He said, "During the 726 flood-fighting operations, a large number of model individuals and units have emerged. I want to focus on commending Comrade Zhu Kuang, who was responsible for the flood-fighting tasks in Shaohua County..."

He had hardly finished his sentence.

The quiet venue suddenly filled with whispers.

Everyone thought that the biggest hero of this meeting should be from Gaokin County.

Unexpectedly, the ultimate winner turned out to be Zhu Kuang.

It's worth noting that Shaohua County was the only area in the city's flood-fighting efforts that had encountered dike breaches causing massive damage.

Though confused,

everyone in the room was a political insider.

They all knew the hidden machinations at work.

They had become accustomed to it over the years.

"When the 726 flood peak passed, the Longjiang dike in Shaohua County was in disrepair due to age and possessed significant safety hazards. Comrade Zhu Kuang stood his ground on the dike for two consecutive days and nights. After the breach occurred, Comrade Zhu Kuang demonstrated his commitment as a Party member with practical actions, being the first to rush into the floodwaters to command the containment efforts. Such spirit is worthy of everyone's affirmation and learning," he said.

"After research and decision by the City Organization Department and the Propaganda Department, Comrade Zhu Kuang's deeds were reported to the Provincial Committee. With the approval of the Provincial Committee, it is proposed to commend Comrade Zhu Kuang with a notice. Let's give him a round of applause," announced Zhu Hanmin.

No sooner had Zhu Hanmin finished speaking,

than the whole place burst into thunderous applause.

As for Zhu Kuang,

a smug expression almost overflowed on his face.

Yet he still feigned humility, standing up to bow to everyone.

Next, Zhu Hanmin read the list of those being recognized.

Everyone had thought that Gaokin County would at least receive some award.

But to their surprise, once the list was completed, Gaokin County was not mentioned at all.

Just as everyone was puzzled,

Zhu Hanmin cleared his throat again.

He continued, "Of course, aside from these commended units and individuals, there were also some disharmonious scenes during this flood-fighting and rescue operation. It's important to mention here Gaokin County specifically."

In an instant,

nearly all eyes started scanning the crowd.

They were searching for Chen Fang.

Geng Tiancheng, the County Party Secretary of Gaokin County, had been all smiles.

But his expression grew dark as soon as he realized Gaokin County was not on the commendation list, and now it had turned overcast and he seemed somewhat discontented.

"Some leaders have not only extorted assets from the people in the name of flood-fighting and rescue, they've even made outrageous claims like 'Whoever I want to deal with, I'll deal with,' and what's more incredible is that they have even taken shots at the people. Such Party members and cadres deserve our vigilance. What is this called? This is called bureaucratism, this is called disregard for the law, this is called being unscrupulous for the sake of performance!" Zhu Hanmin's voice grew louder and louder.

When he reached the last few words, he even started tapping the table with his finger.

It was clear that he was quite angry.

There was a chorus of hisses from below the stage.

Indeed.

Just by listening to what Zhu Hanmin had said.

Anyone would think that the person who did such things must not be a good person.

"Comrade Chen Fang! Stand up for me!"

Zhu Hanmin's gaze turned toward the audience, as he spoke in a resounding and undeniable voice.

In the spectators' seats.

Chen Fang stood up.

The others began pointing at him and whispering among themselves.

Although the voices were soft.

The collective noise of so many people turned quite grating.

At this moment.

Zhu Kuang's face also turned toward the front row.

His eyes looking at Chen Fang were filled with contempt and disdain.

A battle that was bound to be lost was completely reversed because of the intervention of the Fenglin Party.

This showed just how powerful they were.

Originally, Chen Fang's name was on the commendation list for today.

Not just on it, but he was supposed to be the first one.

Yesterday afternoon.

Zhu Kuang found Zhu Hanmin and handed over the letter from the turkey to him.

It was a whistleblower letter.

From Zhao Janguang, the boss of the Gaokin County sand quarry.

The whistleblower letter elaborated on how Chen Fang had sent the police to arrest them and how he had coerced their confessions.

Moreover, the letter contained a USB flash drive.

Inside the flash drive were videos and photos taken in the meeting room on that day.

Especially these videos.

They had been edited to remove the beginning and end.

All of Chen Fang's 'arrogant' remarks had been fully recorded.

If such videos were leaked, wouldn't that be disastrous?

It would certainly damage the image of Wulan City.

Zhu Hanmin did not want to act against Chen Fang at this critical moment, after all, Chen Fang's presence could restrain Zhao Yiping.

But the whistleblower letter left him no choice.

After calling a Secretary Office meeting for discussion, they decided on today's assembly to severely criticize Chen Fang.

"Comrade Chen Fang, I ask you, is everything I just said true?"

Zhu Hanmin asked.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "Every word is true, these things were indeed done by me, and I have not been wronged."

Exclamations arose.

Whispers started up again.

Zhu Hanmin had an expression of someone who is disappointed in what should have been promising.

He glared at Chen Fang and said, "Well, since you've admitted it, I'm spared the trouble of sending someone to investigate. Comrade Weiming, this matter is to be handled by the Disciplinary Committee. Make sure to give everyone a satisfactory response in the shortest possible time."

The Disciplinary Committee Secretary, Zhang Weiming, nodded and said, "Rest assured, Secretary Zhu."

This order, issued in front of all the staff.

It also meant that the investigation into Chen Fang was about to begin.

Seeing this, Geng Tiancheng, County Party Secretary of Gaokin County.

Immediately stood up.

He said, "Leader, I have something to say."

Zhu Hanmin was just about to have someone pass the microphone over.

Chu Juzhong, who had been quiet, coughed and interrupted, "Comrade Hanmin, today is a summary meeting, not an investigative meeting; let's not bring up such a mess of issues, and just continue with the meeting, shall we?"

His intention was very clear.

That was to deny Geng Tiancheng the opportunity to speak.

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