The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Chapter 679


"I am responsible for what I said!"

Zhang Aquan said forcefully.

Following that,

he pulled a USB drive from his pocket and said, "Inside this, there is a recording of Ma Liyan talking to us. In the recording, he bluntly told us that if we dared to supply gravel to the government, our business license would be canceled the following year. We had no choice at that time, as he was the main leader in charge of our industry."

It was another shocking revelation.

Chu Juzhong spoke, "Comrade Hanmin, Comrade Yiping, if this is indeed true, then the nature of this matter changes. Comrade Chen Fang went to Gaokin County to help with flood relief, yet behind the scenes, someone was deliberately making things difficult, disregarding life and property. Comrade Chen Fang took special measures to prevent a tragedy from occurring. I believe not only should we not criticize but also commend him. What do you all think?"

Zhu Hanmin nodded, saying, "I think Chairman Chu's words are reasonable."

Zhao Yiping quickly added, "Indeed, I also agree with Chairman Chu's view."

What is happening?

What exactly is Chu Juzhong doing?

Zhu Kuang was anxious to no end.

But he was completely helpless.

Ding Guiqi was also full of doubts.

However, being of low status, he had no place to speak in such a situation.

After Zhang Aquan finished speaking,

others also stood up one after another, in front of everyone, praising Chen Fang and recounting all his deeds in Gaokin County.

The approval of the citizens is the best report card.

Listening to the end,

Zhu Hanmin shifted the direction of the conversation,

saying, "At first, the municipal party committee and the municipal government didn't fully understand the situation. On behalf of the Wulan City Municipal Committee, I offer a verbal commendation to Comrade Chen Fang. As for the specifics, after the meeting concludes, the Organization Department and Propaganda Department will be responsible for further investigation and compilation. Nobody has any objections to that, right?"

"I have an objection!"

Just at that moment,

a voice rang out.

Zhu Kuang was overjoyed.

He quickly searched for the person speaking.

In the crowd, Chen Fang had unexpectedly raised his hand and stood up.

What objections could he have?

Wasn't the situation now in his favor?

Chen Fang took the microphone,

and said, "Leaders, as you have just heard, the reason Gaokin County was successful in managing the flood, I, Chen Fang, can't claim much credit. The credit goes to the ordinary citizens from each township who provided support. However, there is an issue that everyone might have overlooked. The main force in Gaokin County's flood management was the common people, not the armed police or the militia, because on the second day of the flood management, Gaokin County's main forces were transferred out."

Again, a cry of surprise arose.

This was news that most people were not aware of.

Zhu Kuang's face turned dark, his heart sank, and sweat began to bead on his forehead.

Chu Juzhong asked, "What about Gaokin County's original flood management team?"

Chen Fang answered, "On the second day of the flood management, a crisis was reported in ShaoHua County, and an order was given. The main flood management forces of Gaokin County were all transferred out, and they did not return until the third day."

"I... I did that for the good of ShaoHua County."

Zhu Kuang could no longer restrain himself, as he stood up and argued.

Seeing this, Chu Juzhong sneered and said, "If I recall correctly, Gaokin County is upstream on the Long River, and it also has the longest dyke, bearing the heaviest load. Comrade Zhu Kuang, when ShaoHua County needs people, does Gaokin County not need them? Or is it that you did this intentionally?"

The question was very astute.

It carried heavy implications.

By this time, Zhu Kuang's back was completely drenched.

He explained, "Chairman Chu, it was a special situation back then. ShaoHua County was short-handed, and that's why I transferred people from Gaokin County. I also consulted Secretary Zhu on this matter, and he approved it at the time."

He did indeed consult about it.

Zhu Hanmin had indeed approved it.

But Zhu Hanmin had also said that it must be returned after use.

He had never thought of returning it.

What's even more fatal, he had now made a critical mistake.

Under these circumstances, dragging Zhu Hanmin down was irrational.

After all, this could suggest shifting responsibility onto the leaders.

Even though Zhu Kuang was normally considered part of Zhu Hanmin's faction, Zhu Hanmin's face now showed a hint of anger.

He frowned and said, "Comrade Zhu Kuang, I had indeed approved it, but did I not also say that once the issues in Shaohua County were resolved, the comrades should return as soon as possible?"

"I...because...the situation was too urgent at the time, so..."

Zhu Kuang stuttered, at a loss for how to explain himself.

Chen Fang sneered and said, "Mayor Zhu, how come I heard that there was no emergency on the dam that day, that after the people from Gaokin County arrived, they just kept on filling sandbags without even going onto the dam?"

"You... you're talking nonsense, you weren't in Shaohua County, you don't understand the situation at all," Zhu Kuang retorted.

Chen Fang smiled slightly and said, "Indeed, I do not understand the situation, but Shaohua County's Deputy County Chief Zhou Xingfa does, doesn't he? Why don't the Disciplinary Committee members ask him what the real situation was? Also, there were quite a few leaders from Shaohua County on the scene, should we ask them to come out and talk about it?"

These words.

Were like a bomb.

They left Zhu Kuang completely speechless.

Everyone present was clever.

They already had an idea of who was right and who was wrong.

Zhu Hanmin suddenly slammed the table and pointed at Zhu Kuang, demanding, "Zhu Kuang, tell me, did Shaohua County really have an emergency situation at the time? You had better tell me the truth, otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences!"

Facing the questioning gazes from all around.

Zhu Kuang's eyes dodged.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Secretary Zhu, I..."

"Enough, you don't have to say anymore, I know the truth now, I will report this to the provincial Disciplinary Committee, you just wait to be dealt with, someone, take him out!"

At an order.

The Security Department of the Municipal Committee came in.

Zhu Kuang was practically carried out.

For his legs no longer had the strength to stand firmly.

Impeding and sabotaging the flood control and rescue work, framing colleagues; just these two charges were enough for him to be in deep trouble.

Without saying, it was clear that Zhu Kuang's career was effectively over.

It really was a thoroughly exhilarating drama.

Leaving the audience in amazement.

What had been a disadvantage for Chen Fang turned into an advantage at the crucial moment, something nobody had anticipated from the start.

With this farce coming to light.

The meeting couldn't possibly continue properly.

Zhu Hanmin declared the meeting adjourned right away.

Chu Juzhong walked out surrounded by various leaders.

Seeing this, Ding Guiqi didn't care about etiquette anymore and hurriedly followed.

Only after everyone had exchanged pleasantries and Chu Juzhong was about to get into the car.

Did Ding Guiqi find the opportunity, he approached and asked in a low voice, "Dad, what's the actual situation? Didn't we agree on everything before we came? How could you..."

Chu Juzhong waved his hand and said, "All right, let this matter be..."

After speaking.

He got into the car without any regard for sentiment.

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