"Director Ma, are you willing to stand up again?"

Chen Fang suddenly asked.

Ma Shizhen was taken aback for a moment.

Instinctively wanting to stand up.

Suddenly realizing that Chen Fang's "stand up" wasn't literal.

Doubtfully asked, "Secretary Chen, what do you mean?"

"Just like you helped Wei Jinzhu, help me one more time!"

Chen Fang said decisively.

Ma Shizhen was initially surprised, then he let out a sigh and said, "Secretary Chen, I just said, I know you want to achieve something, but the Sun Yangqian Group is too big. Just the two of us can't bring them down..."

"I know it's difficult, but since we have Wei Jinzhu's experience as a lesson, I believe I won't fail in the same place."

Chen Fang smiled slightly as he spoke.

Ma Shizhen shook his head.

He said, "No, Secretary Chen, I can do anything else, but going against the Sun Yangqian Group—I've lost the courage. I admit I'm scared. I... I... I'm sorry, Secretary Chen."

At this point.

Ma Shizhen stood up and bowed to Chen Fang.

At that moment.

Chen Fang felt a bit disappointed.

But he could also understand.

Anyone would feel hesitant after experiencing so much.

"Director Ma, how about this: Tomorrow, please convene a standing committee meeting. The agenda will be the appointment of Comrade Qu Hongying as Beihai Town Party Secretary. After the meeting, you can decide again, okay?"

Chen Fang also stood up.

He said to Ma Shizhen.

Ma Shizhen was taken aback.

He said, "Secretary Chen, that's impossible. Although Guo Ruiliang has fallen, Jiang Tuo will never let Qu Hongying get promoted. The matter is small, but face is big, so don't take this lightly."

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

He said, "I know, so I'm asking you to decide after the meeting."

After saying this.

He turned and walked towards the door.

After opening the door.

Chen Fang suddenly said, "Director Ma, I think your daughter wouldn't want to see you so defeated. You don't want her to feel guilty for life, do you?"

After finishing.

He left straight away.

Ma Shizhen stood there in shock.

His mind was in chaos.

At that moment, to be honest, he was somewhat shaken.

But rationality still prevailed.

He didn't dare to be reckless again.

Early the next morning.

After arriving at work, Ma Shizhen followed Chen Fang's instructions and notified all the standing committee members one by one.

Jiang Tuo, who received the notice, didn't take it seriously.

Just after putting down the phone.

Deputy County Magistrate Guo Zhe hurriedly knocked on his door.

As soon as he entered, he said with a worried face, "County Magistrate Jiang, did you receive the call? Chen Fang is convening a standing committee to discuss Qu Hongying's appointment as Beihai Town's top leader."

"Ma Shizhen has come."

Jiang Tuo said calmly.

Guo Zhe was taken aback.

He asked, "Then why are you still so calm? If Qu Hongying really takes the top position in Beihai Town, won't it make others think we've backed down on this issue?"

Jiang Tuo, holding small scissors, trimmed the clivia on the windowsill as he said, "Old Guo, what's the rush? Do you really think Chen Fang can stir up any storm? Him convening a meeting is perfect; today we'll let him see clearly who really calls the shots in Guanghe County."

"I heard that recently Chen Fang has been very close with Deng Xingyong. Aren't you afraid of losing your ground?"

Guo Zhe asked.

Jiang Tuo put down the scissors.

Laughed heartily.

He said, "This is where youthful arrogance like Chen Fang's shows. He thinks he becomes the master of Guanghe County just by winning over Deng Xingyong? Dream on! I've been waiting for him to convene this standing committee meeting, didn't expect it's been delayed so long. Today, lets him see what real social snags are."

After finishing.

He rolled down his sleeves.

Looked at his watch.

He said, "It's about time. Let's go, we shall head to the meeting."

In Guanghe County.

Jiang Tuo's word was law.

With such confidence.

Guo Zhe naturally also felt assured.

When the two walked into the meeting room.

Most of the standing committee members had already arrived.

Everyone was talking about something.

When Jiang Tuo entered, the noise quickly quieted down.

"Oh, Secretary Chen, I'm so sorry. I'm three minutes late again this time. What should I do? Should I write a self-criticism?"

Before even sitting down.

Jiang Tuo started picking a fight.

Pointing to his watch, he asked Chen Fang mockingly.

Chen Fang smiled.

He said, "Secretary Jiang is getting older, and his movements are slower. It's understandable. It's okay, County Magistrate Jiang, please sit. If there's any health issue, don't force yourself, make sure to rest."

This sounded like concern.

But it was actually sarcasm.

Bare-faced sarcasm.

Mocking Jiang Tuo's tardiness as a sign of old age and poor health.

Jiang Tuo was furious.

But couldn't immediately find a retort.

So he sat down angrily.

Glancing around at everyone present.

He coldly said, "Let's start the meeting."

The previously unformal atmosphere.

Was gone after these words.

Everyone straightened up in their seats.

Sitting upright, looking straight ahead.

For such authority, Jiang Tuo was quite proud.

It seemed intended to be shown to Chen Fang.

"Secretary Chen, everyone is here. You may start."

After saying this.

He slouched back in his seat, looking disdainful.

Chen Fang called towards the door: "Director Ma, please bring in the documents."

In a short while.

County Office Director Ma Shizhen came in carrying a stack of documents.

And distributed a copy to each standing committee member.

Just about to turn and leave.

Chen Fang said, "Director Ma, find a seat next to Secretary Yu and sit down."

Upon hearing this.

Meeting recorder Yu Zhengchuan quickly got up and brought over a chair for him.

Before Ma Shizhen could sit down.

Jiang Tuo coughed and cleared his throat.

He said, "Director Ma, don't forget your identity, you're not a standing committee member. Do you belong here?"

Upon hearing this.

Ma Shizhen froze.

Quickly said, "Alright, County Magistrate Jiang, I'll leave at once."

"I told you to sit down, so sit down!"

Chen Fang suddenly commanded in a stern voice.

The standing committee meeting hadn't formally started yet.

The meeting room was already filled with tension.

Jiang Tuo was also taken aback.

He hadn't expected Chen Fang to confront him over such a small matter.

He said, "Secretary Chen, aren't you breaking the rules? What's a standing committee meeting? A meeting of standing committee members. Ma Shizhen doesn't have the qualification."

"Then let's turn the standing committee meeting into an expanded one. I'm the County Party Secretary; I decide how to conduct the meeting."

Chen Fang said.

Jiang Tuo's anger flared up instantly.

Just about to rise in fury.

Guo Zhe beside him tugged at him and whispered, "County Magistrate Jiang, it's a trivial matter not worth fussing over; let's continue the meeting..."

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