Fang Zhongshu was slightly startled.
Then he casually asked, "Oh? Why do you say that?"
Chen Fang replied, "Yesterday I did not inform you of my identity, yet you found your way to the city committee. Moreover, you heard my conversation with Qianqian yesterday, knowing that Li Yuting was coming today, you still made a special trip to the city committee, waiting in front of so many people for to invite you to dinner. There must be a reason behind this."
"So, what do you think the reason could be?"
Fang Zhongshu, neither confirming nor denying, asked with a smile.
Chen Fang looked up, deep in thought for a mont.
He said, "Either, Elder Fang, you were there to support , or you were there to warn Li Yuting?"
"Which do you think it was, the forr or the latter?"
"The latter is more likely, I guess."
Chen Fang stated confidently.
After hearing this, Fang Zhongshu laughed heartily.
He said, "When I was in office, Li Yuting was just a county official. At that ti, he was quite diligent and had a good reputation, which is why he was promoted to vice governor. I don't know why, but after he reached higher positions, his entire disposition changed, becoming extrely bureaucratic, always liking to put on airs wherever he went. It seems he's been poisoned by officialdom."
"Officialdom poison? What is that?"
Chen Fang asked.
Fang Zhongshu chuckled and said, "That's a term I coined myself. When people reach high positions, they often beco arrogant, losing sight of their identities, thinking they are above everyone else, and expecting others to revolve around them. I refer to this condition as 'officialdom poison.'"
"What a vivid term, 'officialdom poison.'"
Chen Fang exclaid.
Fang Zhongshu sighed and said, "I ca here today also to see, after so many years, whether this guy has made any progress. It turns out he's still the sa, unclear in his thinking. Well, never mind, I'm already retired, and it's no longer my place to intervene in many things. Having a bowl of noodles to eat is already enough."
As he said these words,
Fang Zhongshu seed very sorrowful.
He paused for a mont, then looked up and asked, "Young man, I heard that you've been transferred to Wulan City?"
"Although Elder Fang is retired, you're still quite well-inford."
Chen Fang said with a smile.
Fang Zhongshu, straightforward as ever, waved his hand and said, "Among the twelve prefecture-level cities in East River Province, this old man still knows a few people. Finding out your identity was a simple matter. I'm not here to support you or to warn Li Yuting, but to caution you."
"Warn ? What about?"
Chen Fang asked in surprise.
Fang Zhongshu smiled slightly and said, "As a young man climbing to the top, choosing sides is necessary, but so powers are better kept distant. Otherwise, when you find yourself utterly destroyed, it will be too late for regrets."
"Elder Fang, you might be mistaken. Although I, Chen Fang, am nothing special, I never engage in such activities as taking sides."
"Oh? Then how do you explain your recent promotion?"
"I was completely taken aback, I hadn't received any prior notice."
Chen Fang said candidly.
After staring into his eyes for a long ti, Fang Zhongshu suddenly sighed deeply.
He said, "I understand now, I understand. I thought your promotion was due to a powerful backer, but now it seems soone wants you out of Guyang City."
Chen Fang shivered slightly.
He asked, "You an, my promotion was orchestrated by the Hou Family?"
"So you knew?"
"I didn't know before, but what you've said has led to think of that possibility. They're the ones who would least want to stay in Guyang City, but why transfer to Wulan City?"
As soon as he asked this,
he quivered.
He said, "I see, I understand now. It's Zhao Yiping. As the secretary-general of the city governnt, that makes Zhao Yiping's top secretary, using Zhao Yiping to suppress would beco an easy task."
Following that,
he suddenly grasped Fang Zhongshu's hand and said, "Mr. Fang, thank you. Without your words, I would still be in the dark."
"Hahaha... It has nothing to do with ; I was here to remind you. But since there was an unexpected gain, it's not a loss for you to pay for the al. Kid, I quite like you. You have the temperant I had when I was young."
After saying this,
Fang Zhongshu slowly stood up.
"Mr. Fang, let take you back."
Chen Fang imdiately said.
Fang Zhongshu waved his hand and said, "No need. I've been around Guyang City for several days now; it's ti to change places and see more. Although I'm retired, for so reason, I can't let go of this land. I guess I'm just destined to worry all my life. Kid, go do a good job in Wulan City. You, my boy, will definitely have a limitless future as long as you avoid the 'official's poison.'"
"Mr. Fang, rest assured, I guarantee I won't be poisoned,"
Chen Fang said earnestly.
Fang Zhongshu laughed heartily again.
He waved his hand and said, "Then, if fate allows, we'll et again. Who knows, we might et in Wulan City."
After dropping that line,
he walked away slowly with his hands behind his back.
Watching Mr. Fang's figure disappear,
Chen Fang then flopped back into his seat.
He had clarified the issue of his promotion.
However, there was still one thing he couldn't figure out.
If he had disrupted the Hou Family's plans and prevented them from gaining any benefits in the Economic Developnt Zone, why would they still promote him? They could have easily found an excuse to "exile" him, couldn't they?
The promotion from deputy division level to division level.
It might seem like just half a level.
But it's like a huge chasm, blocking most people in their careers.
So people might not achieve such a leap in their entire lives, and yet it was so casually handed to him?
What exactly is the Hou Family plotting?
If he couldn't figure it out, then it's better not to think about it. Whatever was ant to happen would happen in due course. Thinking too much now would only disturb his peace of mind.
In the afternoon,
Liu Mingkai returned to Guyang City.
Accompanying him was the official appointnt letter for Chen Fang from the provincial party committee.
According to the requirents of the Organization Departnt of the Provincial Party Committee, Chen Fang must complete the handover of his work within three days, and then officially take up his new post in Wulan City Governnt next Monday.
This also ant that he was about to start a new chapter in his career.
As soon as the news spread,
Chen Fang's office also beca a popular spot.
Not just because of his promotion,
but also because Fang Zhongshu's strong backing had showcased Chen Fang's powerful connections.
Whether they had gotten along with Chen Fang in the past or not, everyone wanted to make good relations with him before he left, since having more friends ans more paths.
Having a friend like Chen Fang ant having more than just additional paths.
On the afternoon of the third day,
Chen Fang had almost completed all his handover work.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as he sat down on the sofa, Yu Zhengchuan walked in and said, "Ah Fang, there are visitors from the city."
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