Others may not know.

But he was aware.

Moreover, he could almost be certain that the mishap had occurred because Chen Fang had been meddling.

Although he didn't know how Chen Fang had managed it, such coincidences simply did not exist in the world.

Dou Qingquan was not a fool.

Even though he was also unaware of what exactly had transpired.

But the decision just made was about to change significantly.

After all, it didn't matter to him whether Chen Fang or Liu Mingkai won or lost, as long as he could sit back and watch the tigers fight.

He paused and then said, "Secretary Liu, the tourism bureau had already started promoting 'Grand Epoch' being filmed in our Guyang City a while ago, and the city television station has also broadcasted it many times. Now, suddenly canceling it would look very bad for our Guyang City. As for the issues with the Bureau of Industry and Commerce, we can't just cover them up. If there really are issues, they need to be properly addressed."

Thinking this, Xie Xuefeng, a trusted aide of Liu Mingkai's, was about to be taken down.

Dou Qingquan was somewhat pleased with his own strategy.

From any angle, he was the one who stood to gain the most.

At this moment, Liu Mingkai was also being roasted over the fire.

If Xie Xuefeng really was dealt with, the 'Grand Epoch' crew might change their minds, but if he couldn't even protect his own trusted aide, wouldn't his authority collapse?

But to protect Xie Xuefeng, losing the filming location for 'Grand Epoch' and also spreading negative news was also a substantial loss for him, especially since he had always emphasized that it was he who had secured the crew. Wasn't this also a slap in the face?

In the blink of an eye.

He had already weighed the pros and cons.

He must not sacrifice the major for the minor.

By comparison.

His image and achievements were more important.

Clenching his fist, he said to his secretary, Song Chiping, "Song, go and call the person in charge of the crew. Tell them that we will handle the issues with the Bureau of Industry and Commerce seriously and that we will have results today. Please ask them to stay."

"Okay, I will handle it right now."

Song Chiping left with a resigned look on his face.

Although he was quite uncomfortable.

Liu Mingkai knew that he had no other choice.

He cleared his throat and said, "Since it's an issue reported by the public, our Standing Committee must take it seriously. I retract my previous decision and temporarily suspend Comrade Xie Xuefeng for alleged neglect of duty and other actions, with the Disciplinary Committee stepping in to investigate."

The Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, Pan Zhen, who was already Dou Qingquan's man,

heard this.

Nodded and said, "Rest assured, Secretary Liu, as soon as the meeting is over, the Disciplinary and Supervisory Committees will immediately intervene in the investigation."

Hearing this,

Liu Mingkai looked dejected.

He said, "Then let's end today's meeting here. Regarding the matter of the leadership team, I'll schedule a secretary's office meeting in a few days, and we can discuss it further then. Meeting adjourned."

Having said that,

he was the first to stand up.

And hurried out.

Seeing this scene,

Dou Qingquan was very pleased.

Not only had he struck a blow against Liu Mingkai's power, but he had also worsened the relationship between Chen Fang and him. It was not hard to imagine what the situation would be like next—he was going to be the sole leader in Guyang City.

"Executive Chen, brilliant move."

Dou Qingquan stood up.

Gave Chen Fang a big thumbs up.

And burst into laughter as he left.

After everyone had left,

Pei Shanglian came over and asked, "Ah Fang, what exactly happened here?"

Chen Fang explained everything that had happened in detail.

After listening, Pei Shanglian said worriedly, "If you knew everything, why did you still dive headfirst into this? Isn't this just letting Dou Qingquan's scheme succeed? No matter what, Liu Mingkai is the top leader, and under these circumstances, worsening your relationship with him is not beneficial."

"I know, so I'm planning to have a good chat with Liu Mingkai in a bit,"

Chen Fang said.

Pei Shanglian asked, "What is there to talk about? After this committee meeting, it's going to be hard to mend relations. You just rubbed his face in the dirt thoroughly."

Chen Fang chuckled.

"You're wrong there, face is a minor issue, interests are the major ones. Don't worry, I'll handle it."

After saying this,

Chen Fang stood up and left.

At the entrance to the secretary's office,

Xie Xuefeng stood there with a look of dejection.

The arrogance in the meeting room, the boldness in the restroom.

All of that had vanished by now.

Replaced by anxiety, it was apparent he was now very panicked.

Looking up and seeing Chen Fang,

it seemed like he suddenly saw hope.

He quickly took two steps forward, grabbed Chen Fang's hand, and said, "Executive Chen, please help me, please, I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong…"

Seeing his eager expression,

Chen Fang scoffed coldly, "If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? When you were on top of the world, you never thought you were wrong. Now that you've come to your senses, do you think it's still timely?"

"Executive Chen, Executive Chen…"

Chen Fang shook off Xie Xuefeng's hand.

Towards Song Chiping in the distance, he said, "Secretary Song, please take him away."

Song Chiping nodded and took Xie Xuefeng away.

Thump, thump, thump.

Chen Fang knocked on the door for a while.

Inside, Liu Mingkai's voice came out, "Go away, all of you go away, stop bothering me."

Chen Fang, without a thought, pushed the door open.

On the sofa, Liu Mingkai sat there smoking, visibly furious, head unraised, he exclaimed angrily, "Didn't I say stop bothering me?"

"Secretary Liu!"

Chen Fang called out.

Liu Mingkai shuddered, fiercely looked over, and said sarcastically, "Oh, if it isn't Executive Chen. What, come to strut around?"

"I'm here to congratulate Secretary Liu,"

Chen Fang stated.

Liu Mingkai was stunned.

He asked, "Congratulate? Congratulate what? Congratulate me for losing face at the committee meeting today, right?"

Chen Fang, unfazed, walked right in.

He sat down across from Liu Mingkai.

"Congratulations are in order for Secretary Liu's reputation, which is about to ascend in a quality leap,"

Chen Fang said.

Liu Mingkai, somewhat puzzled, looked at Chen Fang and replied, "Chen Fang, I admit I don't like you, and yes, we indeed have had our cut of quarrels. Yes, you have the backing of the Yuanjing family and certainly have done a lot, but so what? In Guyang City, I still hold the reins. Insulting me doesn't end well."

"You misunderstand, Secretary Liu, how is this an insult? I genuinely came to congratulate you. Handling Xie Xuefeng is only beneficial for Secretary Liu, there are no downsides,"

Chen Fang stated.

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Clearly, Liu Mingkai became interested, leaning forward as he asked.

Chen Fang slightly smiled and said, "A leader must have the dignity of a leader, and this dignity certainly isn't gained by covering for subordinates. Currently, the public has been complaining about the laziness of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, and with you handling the bureau chief directly, what do you think the public will think?"

"How they think, does it matter?"

Liu Mingkai asked.

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