This unexpected event had actually been anticipated by Chen Fang for a long ti.
So the first thing he did upon returning to the City Committee Courtyard was to prepare.
Looking at the laziness and disdain on the faces of the few committee mbers who rushed over,
Chen Fang took out his phone.
He dialed a number.
When the call was connected, he said, "Do as I instructed, start now."
After a crisp "okay" from the other end, the call was hung up.
"Everyone, please be patient for a while, they might just be delayed on the road, give them another half an hour, I believe they will arrive."
Chen Fang said to everyone present.
Military District Commander Guo Xianxiong yawned.
He coldly said, "Secretary Chen, I advise you not to be so optimistic. It's your first day in office, it would be embarrassing if you can't handle such a big scene. Please don't mind if I speak bluntly; as a soldier, I'm straightforward. If my words are impolite, please forgive ."
Although his words sounded nice,
the sarcasm was evident, and everyone present could sense it.
Chen Fang was still patiently waiting.
On the other side,
Wang Guoxiang walked into a private room in a teahouse.
At this ti, Peng Qiuli was already brewing tea and waiting.
Seeing Wang Guoxiang enter, Peng Qiuli smiled and said, "Mayor Wang, I've made the calls, and everyone said they wouldn't attend the eting. You can rest assured."
Wang Guoxiang was very satisfied.
He sat down with a long sigh of relief.
He snorted coldly, "This Chen Fang, really doesn't know his limits. He even wants to confront ? Does he know who he's dealing with?"
"Exactly. Doesn't he just rely on being a mber of the Provincial Committee? Mayor Wang's contributions to Jindu City over the years are obvious to everyone."
Peng Qiuli suitably flattered him.
Wang Guoxiang felt a bit elated.
He crossed his legs, picked up a cup of tea, and took a sip.
He said, "Young people like this need to be put in their place. I reckon that after tonight, he'll calm down. He has to realize that running things solo in Jindu City won't work."
"Yes, yes, Mayor Wang is absolutely right."
Peng Qiuli said while brewing tea.
Under the dim light,
Wang Guoxiang couldn't see the sinister smile on her face.
Just then,
Wang Guoxiang's phone rang.
He took out his phone to see it was the Political and Legal Committee Secretary Guo Pingjian calling.
He pressed the speakerphone button.
Asked, "Pingjian, what's the matter?"
At that ti, he was in quite a good mood.
"Mayor Wang, haven't you co for the eting? Everyone is here, except you and Secretary Peng,"
said Guo Pingjian.
Wang Guoxiang was instantly stunned.
He looked at Peng Qiuli in confusion.
Peng Qiuli was also baffled and asked on the phone: "Secretary Guo, didn't I call you? Didn't you say you wouldn't attend?"
Guo Pingjian sighed.
He said, "I did agree not to co, but I couldn't resist when the Supre Disciplinary Committee's steering group called, asking to co to the City Committee to discuss so issues. I had no choice, so I ca. Damn it, who knew it was a trick from Chen Fang. Everyone else is already here, so you both hurry over, or else who knows what tricks Chen Fang might play. We're defenseless against him..."
Hearing this, Wang Guoxiang realized sothing was seriously wrong.
If only they didn't go,
the committee would still have 11 out of 13 mbers, eting the legal quorum.
If Chen Fang forced through a decision at the eting, he wouldn't even have a chance to oppose it.
After hanging up with Guo Pingjian,
the two quickly got up and hurried to the City Committee Courtyard.
Not even three minutes of gloating,
the situation was easily resolved by Chen Fang.
Was what Guo Pingjian said true?
It certainly was.
Before 11:30,
those committee mbers who were determined not to attend started entering the City Committee Courtyard one after another.
Just like Guo Pingjian,
they received calls from the Supre Disciplinary Committee's steering group, asking them to co to the City Committee for an investigation.
They might ignore Chen Fang's summons,
but who dared neglect a call from the Supre Disciplinary Committee, especially when Huang Zhiyao ntioned on the phone that if they didn't appear on ti, he would send Disciplinary Committee cadres to bring them in.
Who wanted to be taken away by the Disciplinary Committee in their own neighborhood?
What a bad impression that would create!
Upon arriving at the City Committee Courtyard,
the Supre Disciplinary Committee just asked them a few irrelevant questions.
Since they were already there,
leaving was no longer an option.
With no choice,
they had to bite the bullet and attend the eting.
So, as these committee mbers gradually entered the conference room,
Guo Xianxiong, who was napping, instantly woke up.
He originally thought the eting couldn't be held tonight,
and was looking forward to Chen Fang's embarrassnt.
Unexpectedly, Chen Fang was right after all.
Everyone showed up within half an hour.
This revealed,
that the young City Secretary Chen Fang had so tricks up his sleeve.
More importantly, although these people were full of resentnt, they couldn't express it.
Cooperating with the Disciplinary Committee's investigation was their duty, and the Supre Disciplinary Committee didn't do nothing; they did ask a few questions.
Chen Fang didn't pursue their tardiness.
He cleared his throat and said, "With 13 expected, 11 present, we et the legal quorum, let's start the eting."
Since they were already in attendance,
everyone assud the proper deanor.
Just as they were picking up their pens,
there was a hurried pace at the door.
Wang Guoxiang and Peng Qiuli rushed in, flustered.
Chen Fang looked at Lian Jie and called, "Secretary Lian, your work needs improvent. The residences of Mayor Wang and Secretary Peng are so far from the City Committee Courtyard. If there's an ergency, they won't make it. That won't do; the City Committee Office should figure out a way to adjust."
Upon hearing this,
Lian Jie understood what Chen Fang ant.
Everyone present also understood.
This wasn't about blaming Lian Jie for inefficiency.
It was clearly a sarcastic remark about Wang Guoxiang and Peng Qiuli being late.
Already full of grievances,
Wang Guoxiang sat down and said, "Secretary Chen, it's not that I live far away. It's already this late; can't it wait until tomorrow to discuss? You can endure it because you're young, but at my age, I can't handle such disturbances. Shouldn't you consider the health of us senior colleagues?"
Wang Guoxiang was skillful,
in one sentence he shifted all responsibility back to Chen Fang.
Chen Fang smiled.
He said, "Okay, calling a last-minute eting today is indeed my fault. However, Mayor Wang, your health should be reported to the organization. If you can't arrive quickly in ergencies, I believe the higher-ups will consider the circumstances and adjust your duties accordingly."
What kind of words were those?
To Wang Guoxiang, it sounded like a blatant threat.
Reviews
All reviews (0)