Jin Fengyulu indeed didn't run.
Not because she couldn't get out, but because she didn't want to.
Her personality was extrely radical.
Perhaps it was due to her upbringing, or perhaps it was determined by the nature of her work as an agent.
In her opinion, the duel between her and Chen Fang had yet to be decided.
According to the initial plan.
The bat virus was supposed to spread widely within the country; such a result was the most ideal.
However, reality did not turn out as she wished.
Chen Fang acted too quickly.
Within half a month of the virus outbreak, he implented the strictest city lockdown policy.
Not only in Jindu City.
Other cities across Dongchuan Province started to follow suit, cutting off the paths for virus transmission.
anwhile, the central governnt also began to voice support for Jindu City's protest.
Under such circumstances, having the virus wreak havoc on a large scale beca very difficult.
Jiahe Investnt internally had issued her a notice to evacuate a few days ago.
From the headquarters' perspective, once Jin Fengyulu got caught, it would an an international conspiracy was at risk of exposure, leading to a diplomatic storm.
No one could bear such consequences.
But Jin Fengyulu didn't listen.
Upon receiving the notice, she acted as if she hadn't heard it.
Not only did she not evacuate.
She moved into a detached villa near Lingquan Temple in Jindu City.
Things had reached this point, what was she still trying to do?
She was, of course, trying to trip up Chen Fang.
Her group of subordinates were busy in front of several computers, spreading rumors online, telling the people of Jindu City that within 12 hours, all basic living supplies such as grains and oils would be depleted. Right now, no logistics are coming in, aning twenty million citizens are about to go hungry.
Doing this was essentially cooperating with certain individuals.
It's called a rumor, but it's actually half true.
Since the city lockdown policy began.
Other cities had severed all connections with Jindu City.
A massive city.
Without external support, coupled with insufficient food reserves, could indeed easily lead to material shortages.
A group of unscrupulous rchants began hoarding.
The original price of 2.2 yuan per jin of rice.
Was speculated up to 12 yuan per jin yesterday.
Even the most essential household item, toilet paper, saw prices soar to 10 yuan per roll.
Consequently.
The people's living costs increased significantly, and with everyone trapped at ho, having no source of inco, how could this situation not provoke backlash?
Of course.
Partly, this was indeed the reason.
And on the other hand.
There were sinister forces at play.
This person was none other than Wang Guoxiang, and of course, Jin Fengyulu hiding behind Wang Guoxiang.
Just a few days into the epidemic prevention policy.
Jin Fengyulu began investing heavily to acquire large volus of market food supplies.
Imdiately after.
Sold them at prices increased by tens of tis.
Initially, Chen Fang anticipated that Jindu City's supplies would last for half a month.
But now.
In only four or five days.
Supplies began to run low.
Wang Guoxiang knew it was ti to take action.
Without forcing Chen Fang into a corner, he wouldn't have a chance to turn the tables.
Around ten in the morning.
Wang Guoxiang, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Ma Xiangju, knocked on the door of Chen Fang's office.
Upon entering, he rudely said, "Secretary Chen, I ntioned the issue of supplies during the eting back then. Now you see, city-wide supplies are already in trouble. If solutions aren't found soon, I'm afraid the people won't stand for it."
Ma Xiangju chid in, "Yes, Secretary Chen, there are rumors everywhere online now, and panic buying has already occurred in many closed communities. We need to make a decision."
Chen Fang set aside the docunt he was holding.
Asked, "Do either of you have any good ideas?"
Wang Guoxiang, with an indifferent attitude, replied, "What kind of idea could we have? As you can see, logistics drivers are unwilling to co to Jindu City. What can I possibly do? I can't do anything. I repeatedly raised this issue with you back then, but you wouldn't listen. Now that there's a problem, you're asking us if there's a solution. Isn't that shirking responsibility?"
As he said this.
Wang Guoxiang felt exhilarated.
He had been stifled these past few days.
Today was a chance to vent his frustration.
Chen Fang undoubtedly knew about such a major matter.
Starting this morning.
He had already requested aid from the Provincial Committee.
The reply from Fu Zhiquan was infuriating; he bluntly told Chen Fang that the scope of epidemic prevention had expanded, and other cities no longer had surplus to offer.
Therefore, Jindu City could only rely on self-rescue.
It's obvious.
Fu Zhiquan had suffered losses.
Also wanted to regain face over this matter.
He too wished to leverage this opportunity to sabotage Chen Fang's epidemic prevention policy.
This way, this "troublemaker" would have to take the bla.
If Jindu City descended into chaos, he might suggest removing or transferring Chen Fang up above.
Put simply.
Everyone above and below was besieging Chen Fang, just like before, with self-interest at the forefront and the welfare of the people irrelevant.
"Knock knock knock."
Ca another round of knocking.
Looking up.
Secretary of the Municipal Committee Lian Jie walked in with a gloomy expression.
"Secretary Chen, Yang'an City called just now saying the shortage of food supplies has beco quite severe. If we can't resolve this issue here, they will lift the lockdown policy."
Yet another thorny issue.
These problems were now crashing down on Chen Fang like a tidal wave.
Upon hearing this.
Wang Guoxiang's mouth curled into a sinister smile.
Said, "Secretary Chen, we need an imdiate decision now. News like this is erging one after another; if it's not dealt with, my end will also be unable to withstand it."
"Alright, I understand."
Chen Fang said.
Wang Guoxiang didn't want to let Chen Fang off so easily.
Promptly complained, "Secretary Chen, you can't just respond with 'you understand' and consider the matter solved. We essentially have two options now: either lift the lockdown or make supplies reach us as quickly as possible..."
"Isn't there a third option?"
Chen Fang asked.
Wang Guoxiang was taken aback, "What third option?"
Chen Fang smiled, "That would be resigning as City Secretary. Isn't that what you most want to see?"
Wang Guoxiang beca anxious hearing this.
Angrily said, "Secretary Chen, what's the aning of this? I initially opposed the lockdown policy vehently, yet you forced it through. Now with all these issues, shouldn't you co up with solutions? If you shift all responsibility onto us, then you truly might as well resign as City Secretary."
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