Hearing these words.

He Ye's disdain intensified.

He sat across from Chen Fang and said, "Mayor Chen, what do you mean by this? I don't quite understand."

"It's okay if you don't understand."

After Chen Fang finished speaking.

Like a magic trick, a few photos suddenly appeared in his hand.

He tossed them in front of He Ye.

He said, "Take a good look, scrutinize them several times, maybe then you'll understand."

He Ye was clueless.

He picked up the photos and upon seeing them, his pupils dilated, and he sat there in shock.

Seeing his terrified expression.

Chen Fang said, "Secretary He, if you still don't understand, I'll find some entertainment tabloids to publish these photos so everyone's eyes can help take a look. Perhaps then, someone will understand."

Upon hearing this.

He Ye shivered.

He looked toward Chen Fang and asked, "These photos..."

Before he could finish asking, Chen Fang interrupted him and said, "You're wondering where the photos came from, right? I don't know either. Someone gave them to me, many of them. I just picked out a few."

His expression was flustered, breathing rapid.

He knew that if these photos were really released, his role as municipal secretary would be over.

A personal conduct issue is not particularly grave within the system.

But if discovered, one certainly can't remain in a leadership position.

Receiving a disciplinary action would already be considered light.

If someone caused a commotion, being fired outright wouldn't be impossible either.

Seeing his state.

Chen Fang already had it figured out.

He crossed his legs.

Asked, "Secretary He, have you read the Four Great Classical Novels?"

He Ye flinched, not understanding what Chen Fang meant, yet he couldn't refuse to respond.

Thus, he nodded.

"I have a different interpretation of the Four Great Classical Novels. Want to hear it?"

He Ye's mind was a mess.

He really didn't have the heart to listen to Chen Fang's nonsense.

But with the leverage in someone else's hand, he could only obediently say, "I would love to hear the details."

Chen Fang calmly said, "'Water Margin' depicts the yearning for rank, 'Journey to the West' depicts the hardships of obtaining rank, 'Three Kingdoms' depicts the ruthless battles within rank, and 'Dream of the Red Chamber' depicts the misery of losing rank. Secretary He, do you find any sense in this?"

Although the words weren't explicit.

He Ye understood Chen Fang's words.

He gritted his teeth.

First, he collected the photos.

Then he stood up, walked to the office door, and shouted outside, "Xiong Secretary, come in for a moment."

Already waiting in the hallway, Xiong Tingbiao was immediately excited upon hearing this.

As he walked into the office again, he put on a rebellious look.

Chen Fang spoke first.

Saying, "Xiong Secretary, personally I don't have any objections, maybe just a slightly messy office, a cleanup will do. Young people having character is actually a virtue, so let's just move past this, just be careful next time."

Could it be that Chen Fang forgave him?

So magnanimous?

Even such disrespectful behavior towards leadership could be accepted?

Just as Xiong Tingbiao was stunned.

Chen Fang continued, "I just talked this over with Secretary He. My stance isn't a big deal, but Secretary He seems to have a major opinion. Isn't that right, Secretary?"

He Ye was bewildered for a moment.

It felt like a forceful startup.

Unwillingly said, "Right, right, Comrade Xiong Tingbiao, I believe your behavior is not only a matter of quality but also a matter of ideology. How about this, you don't need to handle secretarial work for Mayor Chen anymore."

In Xiong Tingbiao's view.

What He Ye said about not handling work.

Meant he could wait for a period and then go work as Secretary under Zhou Nongxin.

A slight smile even crossed his face.

Chen Fang knew He Ye was intentionally being ambiguous.

He didn't intend to let him slip by.

Quickly said, "Secretary He, it's just a trivial matter, no need for a dismissal, after all, Comrade Xiong Tingbiao worked hard to become a civil servant, plus his father is Chairman Xiong of the Political Consultative Conference. Some face should be given."

With these words.

He Ye had nowhere to escape.

He knew Chen Fang had to make him pay the price today.

Gritted his teeth, said, "Comrade Xiong Tingbiao, you disregard the organization, disregard leadership, arrive late, leave early, and look at the condition of the floor, is this behavior befitting a national employee? When I said you don't need to manage Mayor Chen's work, I didn't mean wait for another appointment, but starting now, you are dismissed. The subsequent handling decision will be issued by the municipal government."

Xiong Tingbiao was suddenly stunned.

After a long pause.

Asked, "He Ye, what do you mean? Toying with me?"

He Ye had no way to retreat.

Bit his teeth and said, "What are you talking about? Toy with you? You are responsible for your own actions, what does it have to do with me?"

"Damn it, I see clearly now, you bloody did it on purpose, right? It was clearly you asking me last night to cause trouble in front of Chen Fang, and now you don't own up?"

"Don't falsely accuse me, when have I asked you to do such a thing, do you have evidence?"

He Ye retorted.

Being an official's child, as Xiong Tingbiao was.

Being played like this.

He couldn't swallow it.

Furiously launched a punch, aiming at He Ye's face.

He Ye was knocked back, sitting on the ground, pointing at Xiong Tingbiao and shouted, "Xiong Tingbiao, assaulting leadership? Wait for it, just wait, see how I deal with you."

Xiong Tingbiao spat toward He Ye on the ground.

Remarked, "Fine, I'll await your handling. This matter isn't over between us."

After leaving those words.

Xiong Tingbiao stormed off angrily.

He Ye's mind buzzed.

Now it was truly over; Xiong Tingbiao, being Xiong Min's son, not to mention, dealing with Xiong Min next, didn't seem manageable.

He indeed shot himself in the foot.

Paused for a while.

He rose from the ground.

Spoke to Chen Fang, "Mayor Chen, I've done what you asked, satisfied now?"

Chen Fang wagged a finger.

Declared, "Secretary He, you're mistaken. What do you mean by doing what I said? Those were clearly your decisions, had nothing to do with me."

"Those photos..."

"Don't worry, Secretary He. I'm not sure if these photos are genuine myself. I think if Secretary He shows some discretion, these photos shouldn't pose any big issues."

Chen Fang said casually.

He Ye gritted his teeth.

Could only turn around and leave.

Just as he stepped out.

Chen Fang suddenly shouted, "Hold on!"

"Anything else?"

He Ye asked unhappily.

Chen Fang pointed to the mess in the office.

Asked, "Mind tidying up personally, Secretary He?"

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