In the blink of an eye, there were already four votes.

However, the process was far from over.

Meng Zheqing had already seconded the motion.

Political and Legal Committee Secretary Cui Weiguo, who had been mocking Chen Fang just now, and the Director of the Municipal Committee Office, Lv Zixi, could only follow suit and second it as well.

Less than a minute had passed since the start of the vote.

The nomination of Lin Fei was secured with six votes in an instant.

There are thirteen members of the standing committee, as long as more than half, that is, seven votes are cast, the proposal would smoothly pass.

At this moment,

Xu Jianfeng felt a sense of crisis.

In his original plan, there was no part for Chen Fang, and his initial intention was to have Xue Bo's person clinch the district head position. He was determined to win the position of district committee secretary himself.

To him, Chen Fang was the least threatening among them all.

After all, Chen Fang had been in office for less than ten days. Could it really be that the Economic Development Zone would have to share a piece of the pie with him?

He cleared his throat, just about to speak.

Suddenly, Deputy Municipal Party Secretary Ling Li said, "I am quite familiar with Comrade Lin Fei. She is diligent, serious, and hardworking. The Economic Development Zone has just been established and needs such comrades to step up. Therefore, I also agree to Comrade Lin Fei taking the position of Director of the Economic Development Zone."

Buzz!

In that moment, almost everyone's minds were echoing.

Ling Li ranked as the third-in-command.

She had been in Guyang City for less than three months.

During this period, all three factions had extended olive branches to her, but Ling Li had not responded to any.

Unexpectedly, she was now stepping forward to strongly support Chen Fang.

What exactly was going on?

Not only were the others confused, but Chen Fang himself was also at a loss.

Ling Li was 31 years old.

In the leadership of Guyang City, she was the second youngest after Chen Fang.

And she was also very beautiful.

Even so, Chen Fang had no personal interactions with her at all. So why would she do this?

There was no time to figure it out.

Because the vote already had an outcome.

Xu Jianfeng was also filled with regret.

If he had just persisted earlier, perhaps such a result would not have occurred. However, things had already reached this point, and he did not want to dwell on it. After a pause, he said, "Alright then, since Comrade Lin Fei has already received more than half the votes, it doesn't really matter whether the people behind her make a statement or not. Minister Chen, have the Organization Department quickly prepare the transfer order and bring it to me for my signature."

"Yes, Secretary Xu."

Chen Fang nodded in response.

"Alright, today's standing committee meeting is adjourned. The meeting is dismissed!"

After Xu Jianfeng finished speaking,

he was the first to walk out.

This was an extraordinary standing committee meeting, and it was the most baffling one in a long time. Starting from this meeting, the political landscape of Guyang City underwent earth-shattering changes.

Who could have guessed that a young man, weaving through multiple forces, would become the bullet to shatter the chaos?

Chen Fang had just returned to his office, barely sat down, when the door was pushed open.

With such brashness, it was needless to say, it must be Yu Zhengchuan.

"Hey, someone's looking for you outside."

Yu Zhengchuan said casually.

Chen Fang frowned and said with a sidelong glance, "What do you mean 'hey'? In public, you should call me Minister Chen or Leader."

"Do I really have to call you that?"

Yu Zhengchuan asked.

"Otherwise, what? Should I call you Leader?"

"I wouldn't mind that,"

Yu Zhengchuan said with a grin.

Chen Fang picked up a throw pillow from the couch and tossed it at him, which Yu Zhengchuan caught in mid-air, and pouted, "I'm seriously starting to doubt that you brought me here to be your secretary just to disrupt our equal relationship. From now on, I can only call you Leader, and you're happy about that, right?"

"No, I did this for your own good. I got you a civil servant status; isn't that great?"

Chen Fang asked.

Yu Zhengchuan retorted, "What's so great about that? Explain it to me!"

"You've got social security and a housing fund now."

"Don't I get the five insurances and one housing fund as a doctor? My salary is several times higher than that secretary's."

"Well, it's about status."

"What do you mean by that? Don't I have status as a doctor?"

Thinking about it, it seemed to make sense.

Yu Zhengchuan chuckled and said, "Actually, becoming your secretary and calling you leader isn't out of the question—just as long as you do me a small favor. I promise to serve you loyally afterward."

"What favor?"

Chen Fang asked.

Yu Zhengchuan, with a playful smile, said, "Set me up with a girlfriend."

"What about Ning Yi? Not interested anymore? Weren't you madly in love?"

Chen Fang asked with irritation.

Yu Zhengchuan scratched his head and said, "I'm not stupid. A toad doesn't aspire to eat swan meat. With her status and identity, even ten of me wouldn't be enough to match up with her."

That was indeed the reality.

"Actually, it might not be impossible."

Chen Fang suddenly said.

Yu Zhengchuan was taken aback and asked, "How so?"

"In the world of officialdom, they look for a good match in terms of social status. If you're just a doctor, then indeed you wouldn't be able to reach them. But if you were to secure a decent position on the political ladder, then everything would naturally fall into place."

That statement.

Gave Yu Zhengchuan hope.

He grabbed Chen Fang's arm and asked, "What should I do now then?"

"Right now you should invite the people waiting outside in. Otherwise, forget about being a leader; you won't even qualify as a secretary."

Yu Zhengchuan slapped his forehead.

And said, "Ah, I left the beauty outside."

"Beauty?"

Chen Fang perked up, just wondering who it could be when.

Yu Zhengchuan had already run out.

In a moment or so.

The door was pushed open again.

Yu Zhengchuan said, "Ah Fang... Leader, Vice Secretary Ling has arrived."

Vice Secretary Ling?

Ling Li?

Chen Fang's heart skipped a beat.

And then he saw Ling Li, dressed in a black suit and pencil skirt, walking in gracefully.

"Minister Chen, I hope I'm not disturbing your work?"

"No, not at all, Secretary Ling please take a seat. A Chuan, go make some tea."

"Right away, I'm on it."

Yu Zhengchuan ran off.

Ling Li took a seat on the sofa, her legs pressed together, hands idly rubbing her knees, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

Before long.

Yu Zhengchuan brought her the tea.

Once the door closed again.

Chen Fang asked, "Secretary Ling, did you need to see me for something?"

Ling Li seemed hesitant to speak.

She took a sip of the tea, daintily saying, "Minister Chen, I'm here because there's a favor I need to ask of you."

"A favor? Secretary Ling, just give me your instructions. To say 'favor' is a bit too much."

Chen Fang said with a smile.

Ling Li waved her hands vigorously, responding, "No, no, no, it's not a matter of official business, but a personal matter... It's just that I'm not sure how to begin..."

Seeing her face filled with difficulty.

Chen Fang said, "It's okay, Secretary Ling, just tell me what it is."

As if mustering all her courage.

She said, "Help me deal with a scoundrel."

"A scoundrel?"

Chen Fang paused, then asked.

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