Chu Jindai also instantly understood.

He exclaimed, "Right, everyone knows that he, Guo Peihan, is... is from the underworld. His words cannot be taken as evidence."

Only to see Guo Peihan sneer and say, "District Chief Chu, I, Guo Peihan, have been in business all my life and have struggled in society all my life. I've dealt with more officials than you could count. The first time we cooperated, did you think I would completely trust you? Everything we said during our first meeting, I have recordings of it all. How about we find a place to play it and let everyone listen?"

As soon as this was said.

Chu Jindai immediately wilted.

His face was dumbstruck.

Seeing this, Tang Changxue shouted loudly, "Chu Jindai, did this happen?"

Chu Jindai trembled all over.

His face looked even uglier than if he had been crying.

"I'll ask you again, did this happen?"

Another stern inquiry followed.

The commanding aura of Tang Changxue, along with his fierce gaze, finally broke Chu Jindai's defenses.

He mournfully said, "I was wrong, Executive Tang, I was wrong. I won't dare to do it again, I promise I'll never dare again..."

As soon as this was said.

Everyone suddenly realized.

Turns out the alleged affair between Chen Fang and Yang Xi was concocted by Chu Jindai.

"Say, why did you do this?"

Tang Changxue questioned again.

Li Li also started to feel scared.

Chu Jindai, this coward, might just rat him out. He hurriedly said, "Executive Tang, I really appreciate you. If it weren't for you, we would all still be in the dark..."

Tang Changxue could naturally understand this little gesture.

He patted Li Li on the shoulder and said, "Principal Li has said as much, so I will leave the investigation of this matter to you. You should be able to handle it, right?"

"Yes, yes, definitely, I can definitely handle it. I will surely provide a satisfactory answer to the leaders and the students."

Li Li stammered.

Tang Changxue pointed to Chen Fang and Yang Xi and asked, "What about these two..."

"Restore their student status, restore it immediately, I will personally handle the procedures,"

Li Li said in a frantic rush.

Tang Changxue nodded.

He strode out of the school gate, turned to Chen Fang, and said, "Comrade Chen Fang, come here for a moment."

Under everyone's gaze.

Chen Fang approached Tang Changxue.

"I owed you a favor before, and now we are even,"

People in high positions are indeed ruthless, not willing to owe favors.

Chen Fang was no fool.

He nodded and respectfully said, "Thank you for your help, Executive Tang."

Tang Changxue waved his hand and said, "Alright then, I'm off."

"Wait a moment!"

At that moment, Guo Peihan suddenly exclaimed.

Under everyone's puzzled gaze.

Guo Peihan walked straight up to the distraught Chu Jindai.

Laying a hand on his shoulder, he said, "Buddy, about that... I'm not one to record conversations when discussing matters."

"You…"

Chu Jindai's eyes widened in shock, realizing only then that he had been played. But what could he do now? Everything that should and shouldn't have been said had already been said.

Guo Peihan gave a faint smile and caught up with Tang Changxue, disappearing at the gate.

Only the stunned Chu Jindai was left, sitting on the ground, muttering, "Bastards, all bastards…"

"This Executive Tang really, if he had questioned further, Chu Jindai would have ratted out his backer, but he simply stopped questioning."

Yang Xi said with some complaints.

Chen Fang smiled and said, "When in high positions, which one of them is a simple person? He obviously knew there's more to gain by questioning further, but he intentionally chose not to."

"Why?"

Yang Xi asked in surprise.

Chen Fang gave a slight smile and said, "It's quite simple. By doing this, he has gripped Li Li's weakness, making Li Li dare not to defy him in the future, right?"

Yang Xi suddenly widened her mouth and asked, "Are you saying that he didn't come to uphold justice for us but to take the opportunity to subdue Li Li?"

Chen Fang nodded and said, "As you said, there are quite a few shady dealings in the party school. By bringing Li Li under his command, wouldn't his own followers receive special treatment there in the future? These people, every step they take is meticulously calculated; not a single resource will be wasted."

"Do you think such people live a tiring life? Always scheming and constantly engaging in intrigue?"

Yang Xi asked somewhat exasperatedly.

Chen Fang patted her shoulder.

He said, "That's why some say power is poison. Once a foot is stepped in, one can never get out…"

Regardless of anything.

Tang Changxue's "upholding justice" was quite effective.

After he had left,

the party group at the party school immediately convened a meeting.

One hour after the meeting ended,

Chen Fang and Yang Xi, both reinstated to the party school.

Chu Jindai, however, suffered terribly, colluding with outsiders and framing colleagues, committing a major taboo in the bureaucratic world. He was not only expelled from the party school but was also taken away by the School's Disciplinary Committee.

The nature of this matter was quite severe.

It might even bear criminal responsibility.

After such a major turbulence,

calm soon returned to the party school.

For about a week, no news was heard concerning Jiang Chuo.

It wasn't until the eighth day after the anti-gangster joke broke out that a significant piece of news came from the province—Jiang Chuo was about to be transferred.

When Chen Fang received this news, he was surprised yet not surprised.

He had initially thought that after the joke incident, Jiang Chuo would at most make a self-criticism to the Provincial Committee, and although he lost face, he had not breached any regulations or discipline.

It was only known two days later,

that this transfer was initiated by Jiang Chuo himself.

Having thought it over thoroughly, Chen Fang also figured out the reason behind it.

This was Jiang Chuo's strategy of advancing by retreating.

After such a big blunder, it was almost impossible for Jiang Chuo to ascend to the governorship in Yong'an Province. Instead of waiting another term, it was better to proactively make a self-critique to the higher-ups and request a transfer from Yong'an Province. The first was to seek a roundabout way of saving his career, and the second was to craft an image of taking responsibility bravely.

It was also a way to minimize his losses to a great extent.

Another two or three days passed.

Only then was Jiang Chuo's transfer order officially issued.

He was relieved from his duties as Vice Secretary of the Yong'an Provincial Party Committee and was transferred to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Haidong Provincial People's Congress.

To others, Jiang Chuo's move from Vice Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee to a deputy position seemed like a step back, but in Chen Fang's view, Jiang Chuo was still quite astute.

If he had stayed in Yong'an Province, aiming for the governorship, he would have had to wait at least until another term ended.

Yet by shifting to the vice position in the provincial People's Congress, he could still have the opportunity to be promoted again should the chance arise.

In any case, for Chen Fang, it was a great piece of news.

If Jiang Chuo had stayed, it was needless to say that Chen Fang would have faced unprecedented pressure; without the complication of not becoming the governor, once Jiang Chuo made his move, Chen Fang would definitely be unable to withstand it.

Now being transferred to Haidong Province,

Chen Fang could at least catch his breath.

Jiang Chuo's sudden departure,

also caused a series of chemical reactions in Yong'an Province's official circles.

Of course, these reactions, for the time being, had nothing to do with Chen Fang, as he still had over four months of school left.

Without Chu Jindai stirring trouble,

studying could finally settle down.

A few days before the graduation date arrived,

the position of Vice Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, vacant for over four months, finally welcomed its new occupant.

Tang Changxue, the Vice Governor of Yong'an Province, took over as Vice Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, also serving as the Dean of the Provincial Party School.

With less than a month to go, Governor Fu Lvchang was about to be transferred.

At this time, Tang Changxue's ranking was moved up a notch, which also suggested that the leadership did not really wish for Tang Changxue to take over as governor.

This also sent a signal outwardly,

preventing people of Yong'an Province from scrambling for this position. Unless something unexpected happens, the new governor was definitely going to be appointed from outside.

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