"Report to Secretary Chen, I started working at the county's Political and Legal Committee at the age of 25, it's been fourteen years now."

"Oh? Fourteen years, that's a long time. You are indeed a veteran in the political and legal system, not bad, not bad."

Chen Fang only said half of his sentence.

Zhu Zhiquan, his heart was itching.

He couldn't hold back any longer.

He asked, "Secretary Chen, is there something you need to ask about?"

Chen Fang noticed his eagerness for promotion.

He said, "Indeed, there's something. Have you heard about Comrade Qu Hongying?"

Zhu Zhiquan nodded.

He said, "I heard a bit, but not much."

Chen Fang slightly nodded and said, "Here's the situation. The county intends to promote Comrade Qu Hongying to be the Party Secretary of Beihai Town. But that would leave the position of town mayor vacant. After some consideration, I thought of you. So, I called you here to ask for your opinion."

As he said this.

Chen Fang pushed the teacup in front of Zhu Zhiquan.

Zhu Zhiquan reached out his hand to take it.

At that moment, he shivered.

He didn't even notice the water spilling onto his hand.

Excited, overwhelmingly excited.

Excited from the bottom of his heart.

If he hadn't tried his best to control it, Zhu Zhiquan might have jumped up.

He had followed Li Jie for four or five years, and along with his wife's sacrifices, he had only managed to get a deputy section-level post. Now, Chen Fang actually intended to promote him to a full section-level post, and a mayor at that, which held real power. How could he not be excited?

"Secretary Chen, I... can I do it?"

Though he believed he could, he remained humble.

Chen Fang smiled and said, "Comrade Zhiquan, the fact that I called you here today shows that I have confidence in you."

"Thank you... Thank you, Secretary Chen. I... I, Zhu Zhiquan, will definitely live up to your expectations. I... I will work hard."

He couldn't hold back his excitement.

Zhu Zhiquan said with a trembling voice.

Now his desire was fully aroused.

It was time to get to the point.

Chen Fang's face suddenly darkened, then he sighed and said, "Comrade Zhiquan, to be honest, the position of Beihai Town mayor ought to be yours. But there's a problem, and if it's not properly handled, you might have some difficulty taking that position."

Zhu Zhiquan's heart sank.

He asked, "Secretary Chen, what is the problem? I'll resolve it right away, no... immediately."

Chen Fang lifted his head.

He said, "I haven't been here long, so I'm not very familiar with everyone in Guanghe County. A few days ago, I heard some rumors about you, specifically about the relationship between your wife, Yu Ruimei, and a certain leader."

Zhu Zhiquan's face darkened immediately.

"Secretary Chen..."

He wanted to explain.

But Chen Fang stopped him with a gesture.

He said, "Comrade Zhiquan, we are all within the system; the truth of this matter doesn't really matter. I won't reject you because of mere rumors. But I've also discussed it with Secretary Li. Secretary Li is reluctant to let you go, which puts me in a difficult position."

Secretary Li, of course, referred to Li Jie.

Zhu Zhiquan shivered again.

In his heart, he cursed Li Jie thoroughly.

He naturally thought of Yu Ruimei.

If he left Li Jie's side.

Then Yu Ruimei could no longer be enjoyed by Li Jie.

But such an opportunity might come only once in a lifetime.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "Secretary Chen, I will speak with Secretary Li about this. Can you give me another chance?"

Chen Fang suddenly stopped.

Curiously, he asked, "Comrade Zhiquan, do you really not care about the mayor's position? If you go to speak with Secretary Li, it will put me in a difficult position. People might think I'm fighting over staff with Secretary Li. Forget it, just consider what I said earlier as not being said."

Chen Fang sighed and stood up.

Zhu Zhiquan was desperate, scratching his head and ears.

Seeing the opportunity slipping away.

He quickly called out, "Secretary Chen, I won't speak to Secretary Li. What should I do? Please guide me..."

Chen Fang stayed put.

Pretending to think for a moment.

He turned and said, "Comrade Zhiquan, opportunities must be fought for. Secretary Li has his reasons for not wanting to let you go. We certainly can't persuade him. But if there was something that forced him to give up, I'd be willing to try."

His words had a deeper meaning.

It depended on Zhu Zhiquan's understanding.

If he still didn't understand, there was no hope.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhiquan wasn't foolish.

He mumbled, "Forced to give up... forced to give up..."

He repeated it twice.

He suddenly looked at Chen Fang, seeming to make a significant decision, walked to his side, and whispered something in his ear.

Chen Fang looked at him in surprise.

He asked, "The rumors, are they true?"

Zhu Zhiquan nodded.

He said with grievance, "Secretary Chen, I was forced. I had no other choice. Actually, I've wanted to leave Secretary Li's side for a long time. But as you know, we little people can't compete with our leaders. Secretary Chen, you must help me with this, please, please save me..."

His tone was full of resentment.

Zhu Zhiquan's knees were about to give out, and he almost knelt.

Chen Fang grabbed him.

He said, "Comrade Zhiquan, since I see potential in you, I will surely help you. But this matter mustn't escalate; it won't be good for you if it does. Here's what we'll do..."

He finished his words in Zhu Zhiquan's ear.

Zhu Zhiquan nodded continuously after hearing him, gratefully said, "Secretary Chen, don't worry, I'll handle this perfectly. In a few days... no... tomorrow, I will give you what you need."

Chen Fang patted Zhu Zhiquan on the shoulder.

He said, "Comrade Zhiquan, I truly feel for you. Once in Beihai Town, such things will never happen again."

Zhu Zhiquan was deeply moved.

With tears and a runny nose, he thanked Chen Fang, then reluctantly left.

That night.

Zhu Zhiquan opened his door, humming a tune.

His wife, Yu Ruimei, lay on the sofa playing with her phone. The dining table was empty, not a dish prepared.

Since Yu Ruimei became Li Jie's woman, her attitude changed.

Initially, she felt guilty towards her husband Zhu Zhiquan.

She catered to him in every way.

But over time.

Yu Ruimei realized Zhu Zhiquan's position was earned through her body, and she started to act superior.

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