9 a.m. the next day.

City Committee Courtyard of Jindu City.

All the staff were busily working with tension.

Some were cleaning, some were wiping windows, some were organizing documents, all in a frenzy.

The work didn't start with the regular morning hours.

It started at 7 a.m.

Almost everyone received an emergency notification saying that the new City Secretary, Chen Fang, would be arriving this morning. Everyone had to get to work as soon as possible for the preparation of his welcome.

This news came as a surprise to everyone.

After all, according to previous information, Chen Fang wasn't expected to arrive for at least another two or three days.

For the ordinary staff, it was just a matter of some complaints before getting on with their tasks.

But some people thought differently.

Especially Li Weian's biological father, Li Zegang, the Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Jindu City.

At this moment, he was as agitated as an ant on a hot pan.

In the early morning.

He received a call from Li Weian's mother, Yang Yi.

She said that Li Weian had been beaten and she needed to rush over.

Then, Li Zegang called Yang Yi several times, but no one answered.

Immediately after that.

He heard that Mayor Wang Guoxiang, Deputy City Secretary Peng Qiuli, and Political and Legal Committee Secretary Guo Pingjian were urgently heading to Yang'an City.

Through his own channels, he found out the shocking news that the new City Secretary was actually a classmate of Ren Qing'an.

Even worse, Chen Fang had not come directly to Jindu City to assume his post. Instead, he went straight to Yang'an City for a covert investigation of Ren Qing'an.

Thinking about Wang Guoxiang and others' "sudden action".

Li Zegang had a feeling of impending doom.

After pacing back and forth in his office for several rounds.

He ultimately couldn't contain his anxious heart, picked up the landline on the desk, and planned to call the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee to confess.

Just as he dialed two numbers.

A knock on the door startled Li Zegang.

He quickly put down the receiver.

Opened the door, and upon seeing who it was, was instantly filled with an icy chill.

Standing there wasn't anyone else but Wu Yan, the minister of the City Organization Department of Jindu City.

Wu Yan was 45 years old.

Not very tall, just under 1.7 meters.

Looked thin and small.

He was usually amiable and always gave off an easily approachable vibe.

In fact.

It was all an illusion.

Before being transferred to the City Organization Department in Jindu City, Wu Yan had served as the head of the Organization Department in Jing City.

This person was a typical "smiling tiger", executing tasks swiftly and decisively, a rather ruthless character.

"Wu... Minister Wu, why... why are you here?"

Li Zegang immediately greeted him.

Wu Yan didn't answer.

He walked straight in, hands clasped behind his back.

After surveying the office, he sat on the sofa directly.

Pointing to the chair opposite him.

He said, "Comrade Zegang, sit down."

Li Zegang was puzzled.

Yet still sat down, trembling with fear.

"Comrade Zegang, I've already heard about your son Li Weian, what are your plans?"

Wu Yan went straight to the point.

Li Zegang shivered.

Secretly bemoaning.

It was surely because of Li Weian's matter.

He glanced at Wu Yan sneakily and said with sincerity, "Minister Wu, a father bears the blame for not teaching his son well, I indeed did not discipline my son strictly..."

He hadn't finished his high-sounding words.

When Wu Yan raised his hand to interrupt him.

He said, "Alright, at this point, there's no need for unnecessary words. Before coming here, I had a phone call with Mayor Wang. The responsibility for this matter lies not with you, but with his mother and stepfather. But as a father, you do have some responsibility for not disciplining your child well. So here's the deal, submit a request to the organization and resign from your position as the deputy secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, and go serve as the deputy district mayor in Pinglu District."

His mind went blank.

It felt as though a heavy hammer had struck Li Zegang's brain, leaving him confused.

Right now, he is the Executive Deputy Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee.

An upgraded sub-provincial level.

A transfer to the post of deputy district mayor in Pinglu District was a downgrade to the main district level.

In other words,

Wu Yan's meaning was to downgrade his position.

Regarding the Li Weian matter, although his actions were less than those of Yang Yi and Jiang Zhaoting, he indeed used his power inappropriately.

He had thought he wouldn't escape this situation.

What did Wu Yan's words mean now?

Was he trying to shield him?

A surge of heat rose through his whole body.

This was the thrill of narrowly escaping death.

And seeing a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

He stood up suddenly.

His hands and feet trembling as he said to Wu Yan, "Minister Wu... I... I don't know how... how to thank you for this."

Wu Yan smiled slightly.

Gesturing to have him sit down.

He said, "Comrade Zegang, though I haven't been in Jindu City long, I've observed that you're a good comrade and shouldn't have your future ruined by such a small matter. When you get to Pinglu District, do well, and don't let me down, got it?"

What was the meaning of that final sentence?

It was a hint to Li Zegang that, from now on, he belonged to him.

Someone who thought his career was ending.

Now, grabbing onto a lifeline, was determined to hold on tight.

Li Zegang nodded repeatedly, "Minister Wu, rest assured, rest assured, I... I will do my best, and will not disappoint your expectations."

This sentence.

Was also Li Zegang's declaration of loyalty.

He was implicitly telling Wu Yan, from now on, I am yours.

To such a show of loyalty.

Wu Yan was of course very satisfied.

Smiling slightly, he said, "Alright then, I won't delay your time any further, go ahead and write the report now. Before Secretary Chen Fang starts his position, there's still time to adjust your work."

"Yes, yes, Minister Wu, I'll write the report right now, I'll write it right now!"

Li Zegang responded submissively.

After handling this matter.

Wu Yan walked out of Li Zegang's office, hands behind his back.

However.

He didn't go back to his own office.

But found a secluded corner.

After looking around to ensure no one was nearby, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

The call was quickly connected.

Before the other side could speak.

Wu Yan said hurriedly, "According to your instructions, I've transferred Li Zegang to Pinglu District. I've completed the task, but I still don't quite understand, what's your connection to this Li Zegang?"

"Didn't I already tell you? Don't ask what shouldn't be asked, just do what you're supposed to do."

On the other end, a woman's lazy voice responded.

Wu Yan grinned wickedly.

Saying, "I won't ask, I won't ask. Miss Jin's orders, I will definitely comply. But..."

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