At this moment, Huang Baiyi was so scared that his whole body was shaking.

After all, Zhang Moqian was his backer in the provincial capital, and now that his backer had fallen, could he still fare any well?

"Rep... Report to the leader, I... I'm here to attend the prefectural-level official training course organized by the Provincial Party Committee..."

Huang Baiyi said with a trembling voice.

Qin Ye nodded.

Then he looked towards Feng Xiao.

Feng Xiao immediately understood.

He looked at Huang Baiyi and said, "You may go back, your spot has been canceled, and I will personally communicate with Wen'an City about the remaining matters."

As expected.

Huang Baiyi was not spared either.

With a senior provincial committee member personally speaking, it's not just about a spot in the training course, I guess his position as the United Front Minister would soon be doomed as well.

At that moment, Chen Fang also witnessed the power of authority.

People like Huang Baiyi, they were the same as most of the county leaders he had seen.

They had strived at the grassroots level for decades, and it was not easy for them to reach their current positions.

But those high above, with just a glance or a word, all the efforts of your lifetime could be in vain.

No wonder Fan Xian advised him to bide his time for now.

He feared that before he could make his move against the tobacco smuggling, his career would have to end.

After Huang Baiyi was taken away.

It was thought that the matter would end there.

But it didn't!

Qin Ye turned his gaze to Dong Kui.

He asked, "Boss Dong, how long have you been running Fuguiju?"

Dong Kui was just a businessman.

How could he have ever witnessed such a spectacle? Right now, he was so frightened that he could barely stand steady.

Hearing Qin Ye addressing him, he quickly swallowed his saliva and said, "Sev... Seven years."

"Seven years already, and you still haven't learned how to do business?"

The moment these words were spoken, Dong Kui's back was instantly soaked with sweat.

He hastily said, "Lea... Leader, I beg your forgiveness, it's... it's my fault for not recognizing a great man..."

"Rest assured, how could I possibly take this up with you?"

Qin Ye walked up to Dong Kui and patted him on the shoulder, continuing, "In business, it's normal to be a bit opportunistic."

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Dong Kui nodded and smiled along.

Suddenly realizing that something was wrong with what he said, he quickly added, "I wouldn't dare again, I will never dare to do it again."

Qin Ye smiled faintly.

He said, "I've already said that I won't make things difficult for you. Whether you want to keep this restaurant open or not is up to you to decide, I won't interfere. Do you understand what I mean?"

After saying this, Qin Ye left with his hands clasped behind his back.

When Chen Fang came down from the second floor, Dong Kui was already slumped on the ground.

Although Qin Ye did not specify how to deal with the restaurant, even if Dong Kui had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to keep it open. Indeed, less than ten days after this incident, Fuguiju officially announced its closure.

Nobody knew why a well-established restaurant that had been in business for seven years, with good business, would suddenly shut its doors.

Of course, various versions circulated among the public.

Some said that Dong Kui had offended a top military officer.

Others said that Dong Kui's business was taken down because of his involvement with the underworld.

Even more, there was a story going around that a soldier had come to eat at Fuguiju and, unable to pay, was beaten by Dong Kui's men, prompting the military to demand its closure.

All in all, there were all kinds of rumors.

But nobody dared to speak the truth about what actually happened that night.

In front of Fuguiju.

The crowd of onlookers had dispersed.

The police and military vehicles were also withdrawing.

Qin Ye strolled out leisurely, patting his stomach and said, "What a hearty meal, Ah Fang, care to join me for a walk?"

The two walked along the pedestrian path in Rongjiang City, with Mingyue and Feng Xiao casually keeping their distance behind them.

Chen Fang certainly didn't have the courage to walk beside Qin Ye, so he slightly lagged behind.

Qin Ye noticed the change in Chen Fang's behavior.

He smiled and said, "The ancients said, 'If life were as it is at first sight, everything would be perfect at the beginning.' You saw me as an old geezer, and I saw you as a little brother. Now, look at us, there's distance between the two of us."

There was a hidden message in his words.

Chen Fang, not wanting to neglect his duty, quickly stepped forward to match Qin Ye's pace.

Qin Ye nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Do you think I'm too harsh? That I spared no one?"

Without concealing his thoughts, Chen Fang nodded slightly and said, "A little, yes."

Qin Ye was perhaps expecting this reply and wasn't surprised. He said, "In dealing with people, the principle is to be forgiving where possible. But when it comes to governance, one must eliminate problems from their roots. If I had let them off, it wouldn't have affected me, but it's different for you. Your future studies at the party school might not go so smoothly. Do you think they would take revenge on you?"

Chen Fang was startled and asked, "You know of my identity?"

Qin Ye extended his hand.

In his grasp appeared an identification document.

It was the student ID issued by the party school.

Wasn't this supposed to be in his bag? How did it end up in Qin Ye's hands?

Of course, despite his confusion, he dared not ask.

"Impressive, such a young age, and you're already a deputy director. You've surpassed me by far at your age."

He took the ID that Qin Ye handed to him.

Chen Fang said, "Elder, I never intended to deceive you. After all, no one could have expected so many things to happen."

Qin Ye's smile was full of warmth. "I'm not blaming you. On the contrary, I like you quite a bit. If all our officials could be as righteous as you, the future would indeed be promising."

"Thank you for the compliment, Elder."

Chen Fang replied.

Suddenly, Qin Ye stopped in his tracks.

He asked, "Young fellow, are you married yet?"

"No."

"Oh, that's good. Then, young fellow, could you do me a favor? I've got a mission for you."

Qin Ye asked.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "Please tell me, Elder, as long as I can do it."

"You can do it. Look over there," Qin Ye said.

After saying this,

Qin Ye pointed in the direction behind them.

In that direction, Mingyue and Feng Xiao had also stopped.

"What's happened?"

Chen Fang asked.

Qin Ye sighed and said, "Our Mingyue is pretty good in all aspects, but she lacks the gentleness of a girl. This troubles me as a grandfather. So, I want you to spend more time with my granddaughter to help her become more ladylike."

At that moment, Chen Fang,

If he had been holding water in his mouth, he probably would have spat it out.

Waving his hands profusely, he said, "Elder, I can do anything else, but this isn't something that can be changed overnight. I... I'm really powerless here."

"You think my granddaughter is ugly?"

Qin Ye asked.

Chen Fang swallowed hard and said, "Not at all, Miss Qin is indeed extremely beautiful."

"Then there you have it. I'm not asking you to woo her. What I mean is, she doesn't interact much with the outside world and doesn't have many friends. Take her out to experience the world of young people. Don't let her be downcast all the time, even more so than us elderly. A young lady like her should be vibrant and energetic apart from work, shouldn't she?"

Having put it that way, Chen Fang couldn't refuse without being impolite.

He scratched his head and said, "I don't know if Miss Qin would be willing."

As soon as he finished speaking,

Qin Ye called out to the distance, "Mingyue, come here!"

Mingyue quickly straightened up and rushed to Qin Ye's side, saying respectfully, "Grandpa, you called me."

With a stern face, Qin Ye said to Mingyue, "Girl, your grandpa has a mission for you."

Mingyue stood at attention and said firmly, "Please give your orders, Chief."

Qin Ye looked at Chen Fang with a helpless expression, then turned to Mingyue and said, "Starting tonight, you are under Chen Fang's command. Whatever he tells you to do, you do. You must stay with him 24 hours a day. Do you understand?"

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