After all, it was an implication from the provincial leaders.

Zhu Hanmin dared not to refute.

He said somewhat reluctantly, "Fine, let's continue the meeting."

Geng Tiancheng looked helplessly at Chen Fang and sat down in frustration.

Just at that moment.

Chu Juzhong's secretary hurriedly ran in.

He whispered something into Chu Juzhong's ear.

Chu Juzhong said to Zhu Hanmin, "Secretary Zhu, there's a call I need to answer immediately. You go ahead with the meeting, I'll be back shortly."

"Chairman Chu, no problem, take your time. It's actually a good time for a break anyway, to let everyone use the restroom,"

Zhu Hanmin considerately said.

Without a response, Chu Juzhong rushed out.

Afterwards.

Zhu Hanmin announced that everyone could take a few minutes to rest.

Some smoked, others went to the restroom.

The assembly hall was suddenly filled with a cacophony of noise.

Chen Fang stayed motionless in his seat, but Zhu Kuang sauntered over.

With a mocking expression, he asked, "What's the matter? Secretary-General Chen seems to be in a bad mood."

"Mayor Zhu, on the other hand, seems quite happy,"

Chen Fang said, looking up.

"Hahaha..."

Zhu Kuang burst into laughter.

He said, "A person feels spirited when they have happy events; I've been commended, so I've got to be cheerful. But I'm a bit worried about you, Secretary-General Chen. With so many charges against you, you might not even be able to keep your position. What are you going to do?"

"You needn't worry about me, Mayor Zhu. I'm fine. It's just that the wheel of fortune turns, and it's turned my way this time. It's not impossible,"

Chen Fang said.

Zhu Kuang laughed heartily once again.

He said, "Young people really are young at heart, with such a good attitude. Alright then, I'll just wait and see Secretary-General Chen's fortunes soar."

What's meant by a petty person in their glory?

Zhu Kuang was the embodiment of that at the moment.

Everything he did defined those four words perfectly.

Leaving Chen Fang's side,

Zhu Kuang then approached Ding Guiqi.

The two of them chatted about something, laughing so hard they were bending over backward.

About ten minutes passed.

Chu Juzhong returned.

Zhu Hanmin quickly announced the continuation of the meeting.

Soon enough.

The clamor in the hall ceased.

"Let's continue the meeting..."

Zhu Hanmin turned on the microphone, but had barely spoken a sentence when

Chu Juzhong interrupted him once more.

He said, "Comrade Hanmin, I've been thinking, and the situation in Gaokin County needs to be clarified. Since the chief officer of Gaokin County has something to say, we should give him an opportunity to speak."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Zhu Hanmin was stunned.

Not just him, even Zhao Yiping looked incredulously at Chu Juzhong.

What is this all about?

It was you who denied him the chance to speak just now, and now you are giving him the opportunity?

Zhu Kuang, too, was momentarily stunned before turning his head to look at Ding Guiqi. Ding Guiqi subtly shook his head, then gave him a reassuring look.

After all, he had discussed everything with his father-in-law beforehand.

There shouldn't be any problems.

"Uh… that is… Let's follow Chairman Chu's lead. Comrade Tiancheng, if there's anything else you haven't finished saying, you can say it now. Staff member, hand him a microphone."

Zhu Hanmin declared.

Geng Tiancheng took the microphone passed to him by the staff.

Geng Tiancheng said, "Distinguished leaders and guests present here, should I introduce myself first? My name is Geng Tiancheng; I am the County Party Secretary of Gaokin County. As you all know, Gaokin County faced tremendous pressure with the urgent and heavy tasks of the 726 flood control and emergency response."

"When the flood peak hit suddenly, many of our preparatory efforts in Gaokin County were not perfected, including insufficient reserves of sand and gravel and a shortage of heavy machinery. We contacted the larger sand factories in Gaokin County, but these owners all refused to supply sand and gravel to the Longjiang levee, resulting in a lack of raw materials for our sandbags."

"Secretary-General Chen Fang arrived and indeed sent people to round up those sand factory owners, forcing them to supply the materials. It was an extraordinary measure for an extraordinary situation, and in my opinion, it was completely justified. Without those sandbags, I can say with certainty that Gaokin County's flood control and relief efforts could not have ended successfully, and the 600,000 residents of Gaokin County would have inevitably suffered."

Geng Tiancheng went on at length.

After finishing.

He looked towards the podium.

Zhao Yiping cleared his throat.

He said, "Comrade Tiancheng, while that may be said, the property of the citizens belongs to them. Our government has no right to use it, not in any emergency situation. There are many ways to handle this, and Comrade Chen Fang chose the worst one. I think there is no need for you to plead on his behalf; achievements are not an excuse for errors."

Zhao Yiping's words were resounding.

They also pinpointed the crux of the issue.

Making it impossible for anyone to rebut.

Zhu Kuang's earlier worried expression quickly dissipated, replaced once again by his self-satisfied demeanor.

Just when everyone thought the situation couldn't change for the day.

Suddenly, a commotion came from the entrance of the auditorium.

Zhu Hanmin frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

An official at the door said, "Leader, many people from outside claim they are from Gaokin County and want to meet the leaders of Wulan City."

"This is nonsense, we're in the middle of a meeting. How did they get in? Get them out of here!"

Zhao Yiping immediately reproached.

Chu Juzhong waved his hand.

He said, "Comrade Yiping, what you said is not right. The municipal party compound is a national asset, and the citizens are the masters of the state. What's stopping them from coming here? Young comrade, open the door and let them in."

What's gotten into Chu Juzhong?

Even Ding Guiqi was a bit puzzled.

This stance, was he actually coming to Chen Fang's defense?

Zhao Yiping, though appearing to take a lesson on the surface,

was cursing inside.

Such high-sounding nonsense, and yet it came from his mouth.

Under the guidance of an official.

A large group of about a dozen people entered, including the old man Lv Honggui who had organized the citizens to help.

"Who are you?"

Chu Juzhong took the microphone and asked.

A middle-aged man stepped forward.

He was clearly intimidated by the scene.

Yet, he still clenched his teeth and said, "Leaders, hello, my name is Zhang Aquan, the owner of the Linquan Sandstone Factory in Gaokin County. I am here as the representative of the will of the sandstone factories in Gaokin County, and I only have one thing to say. The order for the sandstone factories not to supply the government with sand and stone was given by Deputy County Magistrate Ma Liyan of Gaokin County."

"What?"

No sooner had he spoken.

The entire hall exploded in an uproar.

This news was explosive.

With Gaokin County facing the threat of flood disaster, how could a local official dictate such an action? What was he trying to do?

Zhu Hanmin was also somewhat shocked.

He said, "These are not light accusations, you must bear legal responsibility for your words."

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