Seeing that Chen Fang was still lost in thought.

Fan Xian gave a slight smile and asked, "What? Haven't seen me in so long that you've forgotten me?"

"Uh... No, it's just... Are you really Sister Xian?"

Even now, Chen Fang still found it hard to believe.

Fan Xian covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "Do I have to strip naked for you to remember me?"

"No, no, that's not what I mean, it's just... how could you be the new County Party Secretary? It's unbelievable."

Chen Fang exclaimed.

Fan Xian cleared her throat and said firmly, "What? Do I not look like a County Party Secretary?"

"It's not that, it's just... you're such a gentle person, and they say outside... say..."

"Say I'm like a tigress?"

Fan Xian interrupted Chen Fang and asked.

Although the words were not the same, the meaning was.

Chen Fang did not nod, but from his expression, Fan Xian had already guessed something.

She pointed to the sofa and said, "Let's sit down and talk."

Chen Fang obediently sat down, still somewhat restrained. Although he could conjure up the images of their day together, it still didn't feel real.

"Who did you offend?"

Fan Xian suddenly asked.

Chen Fang was startled and hadn't replied when Fan Xian said, "I've heard some things about you. The issue today, it must have been Ding Mengxiang trying to target you, right?"

"Yes."

Chen Fang nodded.

Fan Xian patted him on the shoulder.

She said, "All right, let's go to the meeting. You don't need to say anything; I'll handle the rest."

Having said that.

Fan Xian walked to the door and opened it.

The whispering crowd outside instantly fell silent.

"Go to the conference room for the meeting."

Fan Xian just said one sentence.

And then she walked straight out.

Except for the County Party Office Director Mei Yangzhen leading the way, everyone else followed closely, none daring to speak.

"How did it go?"

As Chen Fang came out, Ding Yuan came up to him and asked.

Chen Fang shook his head and said, "I'm not sure what the situation is, it's just..."

"It's fine, just play it by ear. If things go wrong, just blame it all on me."

Having said that, Ding Yuan also followed.

He too didn't know how to explain the situation, certainly not that the current County Party Secretary, Fan Xian, had shared a bizarre night with him.

Inside the large conference room.

The leaders from various departments who had arrived early were seated.

There were four seats prepared on the stage.

Fan Xian and Ding Mengxiang sat in the middle, with Chen Xu and Ding Yuan on either side. The front row below was filled hurriedly by the standing committee members of the county party, and the second row by deputy county leaders and other deputy department-level officials.

Chen Fang's seat was right at the edge of the second row.

Everyone took their seats.

It suddenly became as silent as the grave, showing that Fan Xian still commanded respect.

"Is everyone assembled?"

Fan Xian suddenly asked.

Mei Yangzhen glanced around the conference room and said, "Secretary Fan, some are still on their way and might need a bit more time."

"Those who are not here yet don't need to come in; just stand outside," Fan Xian said.

Mei Yangzhen was startled.

But could only nod and carry out the instructions.

The others also felt a twinge inside, despite the beauty of this top leader, her face carried an innate coldness.

"All right, let's have a brief meeting. I'll introduce myself first. My name is Fan Xian, the newly appointed County Party Secretary of Jinde County. Some of you should know me," Fan Xian said.

Then, she swept her brooding gaze over everyone present.

Chen Fang was taken aback.

Nevertheless, he obediently stood up.

At that moment, he noticed Ding Mengxiang on the stage had a look of joy on his face, as if he had anticipated what was about to happen.

Everyone else also seemed to be watching with glee, as if they were all waiting for Chen Fang to embarrass himself.

"I have long been working with the Disciplinary Committee and have seen my share of officials' procrastination, formalism, and superficial projects. However, visiting Jinde County today was indeed refreshing for me. Therefore, I must particularly commend Comrade Chen Fang for his courage, responsibility, and strong execution abilities. The underground pipeline damage affected the water supply of the public, and Comrade Chen Fang managed to handle it promptly, which is commendable. Here, on behalf of the County Party, I commend Comrade Chen Fang. Let us all give him a round of applause!"

Fan Xian finished speaking and led the applause.

The people below were momentarily stupefied.

What's happening?

The new County Party Secretary was stuck on the road for three or four hours and, instead of losing his temper, he was commending someone?

The triumphant look on Ding Mengxiang's face instantly stiffened.

That expression was as awful as it could get.

Initially hoping to make things difficult for Chen Fang, he inadvertently allowed him to receive commendation, a disparity too profound for words to describe.

After a pause, he said in a low voice, "Secretary Fan, the real executor was Comrade Wu Xiaowei from the Water Resources Bureau."

"Exactly, and let's not forget Comrade Wu Xiaowei from the Water Resources Bureau. When I asked who approved this action, he did not take the credit for himself but gave all the credit to the deputy county head in charge. This spirit is also something we all should affirm. Comrades like Wu Xiaowei should be given more responsibilities. County Mayor Ding, do you agree?"

Fan Xian asked.

Hearing this, Ding Mengxiang thought, are there unexpected gains?

He immediately nodded and said, "I think so too."

"Vice Secretary Chen, what about you?"

Fan Xian asked again.

Chen Xu said, "I defer to Secretary Fan in all matters."

"And what about you, Executive Ding?"

"I have no objections."

As long as Chen Fang was fine, Ding Yuan naturally had no issues either.

A minute later, the four most prominent leaders of Jinde County had all expressed their agreement. Wu Xiaowei below the stage was also ecstatic. Although it did not suppress Chen Fang, his own promotion felt like a windfall. He could barely contain his smile.

He immediately stood up and said, "Secretary Fan, no matter the position, it is all about serving the people. Therefore, I, Wu Xiaowei, seek no reward."

"Good, did everyone see that? Did you all observe Comrade Wu Xiaowei's spirit? It's worth learning from for all of us."

"Oh, Secretary Fan, you really flatter me,"

Wu Xiaowei proudly said.

Fan Xian sighed deeply and said, "Since this is the case, I will announce my first appointment since taking office: I am relieving Comrade Wu Xiaowei from his position as the head of the Water Resources Bureau and reassigning him to be the head of the Meteorological Bureau."

By then, Wu Xiaowei had already immersed himself in the joy of victory.

He was still pondering what exactly Secretary Fan meant by "giving him responsibilities."

Could it be another significant department?

When he heard the words "Meteorological Bureau," his smile froze, confused for a moment as if he had misunderstood.

Just as he was about to speak,

Fan Xian continued, "Meteorological work bears the crucial responsibility of supporting the livelihood of all the people in the county. Just now, Comrade Wu Xiaowei said that no matter the position, it is all about serving the people. I really like that statement and hope that at the Meteorological Bureau, Comrade Wu Xiaowei will continue to perform without seeking personal glory or pride, and earnestly do everything well. Let's give him another round of applause."

Another round of applause followed.

However, this time, whether it was Ding Mengxiang or Wu Xiaowei, their clapping was forced and they both felt bitter but could say no more.

Especially Ding Mengxiang.

He had thought his subordinate could be promoted.

Yet now, it turned out to be an outright suppression.

"Is Comrade Zhang Feng from the Personnel Department here?"

Fan Xian called out towards the audience.

Zhang Feng stood up and said, "Secretary Fan, I am Zhang Feng."

Seeing him, Fan Xian waved her hand and instructed, "Director Zhang, concerning the reassignment of Comrade Wu Xiaowei, your department should handle it quickly and directly bring it to me for signing once it's done."

"Yes, Secretary Fan, the Personnel Department will act swiftly."

With those words,

it was practically set in stone.

Wu Xiaowei's heart was utterly shattered at this point.

He continuously looked towards Ding Mengxiang, hoping he would speak up for him.

But what could Ding Mengxiang do?

He couldn't just declare that the Meteorological Bureau was less important than the Water Resources Bureau, as, after all, there are no high or low ranks in revolutionary division of labor.

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