"Secretary Chen is here."
In the crowd, soone suddenly shouted.
After all, Chen Fang was riding in the Provincial Committee's car number 007.
In Jindu City, this was an open secret.
Hearing this.
Shi Dongzhou imdiately dropped the loudspeaker.
He eagerly ran to the front of the car to greet him.
The car had just co to a stop, and Shi Dongzhou proactively opened the car door.
His previous haughty deanor was in stark contrast to his current humble attitude.
"Hello, Secretary Chen."
As Chen Fang got out of the car, Shi Dongzhou imdiately extended his hand, but Chen Fang didn't take it. With a stern face, he asked, "What's going on?"
"A group of troublemakers, refusing to comply with your lockdown asures, are causing a disturbance. I've already handled most of it, so don't worry, Secretary Chen."
Shi Dongzhou said without a hint of embarrassnt or hesitation.
Chen Fang nodded slightly.
He said, "Alright, I'll go up and have a look."
Just as he finished speaking.
Shi Dongzhou quickly said, "Secretary Chen, I think it's best not to go. Your health is important. Just two hours ago, there was a bat virus case in this neighborhood, and I'm afraid..."
Chen Fang completely ignored him.
He walked straight through the police line.
And arrived at the entrance of the neighborhood.
There was no other way, so Shi Dongzhou had to follow along.
At this point, he still didn't feel any fear, because in his mind, the concept of mutual protection among officials was very logical, and Chen Fang would definitely stand by him no matter what.
It had always been like this.
He also believed that Chen Fang wouldn't get too close to the public, especially amidst a virus outbreak, since everyone knows their own safety is most important.
However, his intuition was wrong right from the start.
Chen Fang directly went to an elderly man, took his hand, and said, "Brother, tell , what's going on here?"
Ren Qing'an, standing by, quickly said in the local dialect, "Big brother, this is our Jindu City Secretary Chen Fang."
"I know, I know, I've seen him on TV."
The old man was also sowhat emotional.
He held Chen Fang's hand and pointed at Shi Dongzhou, saying, "Secretary Chen, we don't have a problem with the lockdown policies; it's for our health after all, but this person..."
He recounted the entire incident in great detail.
Then he had soone bring the beaten young nurse out.
Chen Fang noticed her protective suit was torn.
There was a scratch on her face, not very serious, but the young girl was very upset and kept crying.
"Secretary Chen, don't listen to their nonsense, this young girl..."
"Shut up!"
Shi Dongzhou imdiately rushed forward to explain.
He was silenced by Chen Fang's shout.
At that mont, he dared not speak.
At that point.
Ren Qing'an handed the loudspeaker to Chen Fang.
He first turned to the police blocking the crowd and shouted, "I am Chen Fang, the City Secretary of Jindu City. Now, in the na of the City Committee and the City Governnt, I order you to imdiately retreat and return to your posts!"
The City Secretary had given an order.
Could anyone not listen?
Led by the team captain, the forces quickly began to retreat in succession.
Then.
Chen Fang turned to look at the crowd.
He shouted, "Fellow villagers, today's events are my fault. I didn't manage the team under well and caused you troubles. Here, I apologize to you."
After saying this.
Chen Fang bowed deeply to everyone.
This scene.
Moved many people.
After all, it was unprecedented for a City Secretary to bow to the citizens.
Then.
He pointed at Shi Dongzhou.
He said, "I am fully aware of what this person has done. From now on, he is relieved of all duties and will imdiately be subjected to the Disciplinary Inspection and Supervision Committee's investigation. After the pandemic controls, a satisfactory answer will be given to everyone. Do you agree?"
With a buzz.
Shi Dongzhou, standing aside, felt like his mind was going to explode.
He never expected such a small thing could lead to his dismissal and even an investigation.
After all, he was used to acting arbitrarily.
He never thought he would end up like this one day.
He was stunned and speechless on the spot.
"Okay, okay, Secretary Chen, we trust you, and we believe you'll lead us through this difficult ti. Folks, don't you think so?"
The old man rallied people with a call.
Almost everyone was satisfied with this punishnt and joined in loudly echoing.
After dealing with the Wanfu Jiahua incident.
The sky outside had gradually darkened.
Chen Fang then quickly made his way to Taijiang Hospital.
On the way, he called Wei Jinhai.
On the phone, Wei Jinhai told him that Jiang Feng had already perished...
At that mont.
It was as if struck by thunderbolt.
Holding the phone, Chen Fang went into a daze, neither crying nor feeling unbearable anguish. His mind was blank, as if he couldn't see or hear anything.
Based on the previous epidemic prevention policy.
All bodies would be uniformly stored and then handled together.
In other words, Chen Fang would never see Jiang Feng again.
He stood for a very long ti at the police-blocked entrance to Taijiang Hospital, until his legs felt numb, and he still didn't notice.
Jiang Feng was from Xiaxiang City in Jiangdong Province.
Before eting Chen Fang, he was an intern at the White Tower Police Station.
In terms of years.
He had been by Chen Fang's side for many years now.
Back when Chen Fang was studying at the Party School.
Jiang Feng got married and had a lovely daughter.
Besides this, he had parents and a sister.
His sister also got married last year.
Chen Fang never inquired in detail, but he heard she was doing well.
Jiang Feng's last wish.
Was for him to take good care of his family.
So after clenching his fist, Chen Fang said towards the hospital, "Ah Feng, rest assured, from today, your wife and child will be taken care of by . Your parents and sister will be like my own parents and sister..."
After muttering a lot.
Chen Fang took out his phone and dialed the number of the Director of Municipal Public Security Bureau, Ruan Panxiong.
The call was connected.
Suppressing the rage in his heart, Chen Fang asked, "Comrade Panxiong, any progress on finding Jin Fengyulu's whereabouts?"
"Secretary Chen, this Jin Fengyulu is slippery. Today, I had people search several districts, and I arranged all local police stations for house-to-house checks. No news at all. I strongly suspect she has fled Jindu City by now..."
Ruan Panxiong said.
Chen Fang nodded.
He said, "I understand, thank you. I urge you, Comrade Panxiong, to keep searching."
After hanging up the phone.
Ren Qing'an said beside him, "Secretary Chen, if this Jin Fengyulu really ran away, what do we do then?"
Chen Fang's gaze was sharp.
He softly said, "She hasn't escaped, soone is just slacking off..."
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