"The Secretary-General Chen has given the order, why aren't you hurrying to execute it?"

Geng Tiancheng didn't dare to issue such an order, but since Chen Fang had, it made no difference to him.

The flood control situation in Gaokin County was already severe, and as the top official, the reason he complied with everything Chen Fang said was because, should anything happen, at least someone else would be at the forefront.

"Yes!"

Police Chief Shen Hu responded and then turned and left.

"Secretary-General Chen, forgive my bluntness, but you are making a mistake by doing this."

Zhao Yiyi approached Chen Fang and spoke.

"I know."

"You know and you still do this? Even if you get those people to loosen their grip and secure the gravel, if after the fact, they collectively complain to the Disciplinary Committee, I'm afraid..."

Zhao Yiyi stopped mid-sentence.

But Chen Fang understood what she meant.

He laughed at himself mockingly.

He said, "Lawyer Zhao, without gravel, I could easily place the blame on the leadership of Gaokin County, right?"

Zhao Yiyi nodded.

Chen Fang continued, "I didn't come here chasing after achievements, I came with a mission. My mission is to ensure that the lives and homes of the six hundred thousand residents of Gaokin County aren't destroyed by the flood. My personal loss or gain is trivial compared to the safety of these six hundred thousand people. Even if it means being dismissed or held legally accountable when I go back, I don't care. The Longjiang Dam absolutely must not collapse."

"But... what if, and I mean if, this mission costs you your life?"

Zhao Yiyi asked, visibly moved.

Chen Fang smiled faintly.

He said, "If it really comes to that, it doesn't matter. I still believe in the saying, 'If an official doesn't serve the people, it's better to go home and sell sweet potatoes.'"

After saying that.

Chen Fang went to coordinate with Geng Tiancheng about the subsequent matters.

Zhao Yiyi stood there, stunned, watching Chen Fang's busy figure, feeling somewhat disconcerted.

In this world, are there really officials like this?

Or was what he just said nothing but high-sounding talk?

In less than an hour.

The biggest quarry owners in Gaokin County were brought into the conference room like criminals.

As soon as the police let go.

The owners started making a ruckus.

"What right do you have to arrest us?"

"What crime have we committed? Let us go back... "

"This is an abuse of power. We will go to the city to report you..."

Suddenly, the conference room was full of clamor.

One after another, they gestured wildly, confronting the police.

Deputy County Magistrate Ma Liyan approached Zhao Yiyi, his face full of worry, and whispered, "Miss Zhao, I never imagined Secretary-General Chen would dare to give such an order. I've already explained everything to them..."

Before he could finish.

Zhao Yiyi gestured with her hand to stop him.

She whispered, "It's fine. Even if Chen Fang has arrested them, it won't do any good. He probably won't dare to go any further. Otherwise, he really might not be able to keep his official hat. My goal has been reached."

"Then Miss Zhao, I..."

"You did well."

"I'm glad Miss Zhao approves, I'll get going then."

Having said that.

Ma Liyan looked around and disappeared into the crowd.

"Quiet down, everyone, quiet!"

At this moment.

Geng Tiancheng and Chen Fang walked in.

Seeing the chaotic scene, Geng Tiancheng raised his voice to restore order.

But the quarry owners utterly ignored him and began shouting at Geng Tiancheng.

The reason why they were so daring was that someone had given them a direct order to do so.

With interests driving them, everyone was fearless.

Chen Fang remained silent.

Walking to Shen Hu, he extended his hand and said, "Give me the gun!"

Shen Hu was stunned momentarily, but he still unholstered his gun and handed it over to Chen Fang.

Chen Fang quickly turned off the safety, chambered a round, and raising the gun, bang bang bang, fired three shots.

The sound of the three gunshots scared many people to the point where they were crouching on the ground holding their heads, including Zhao Yiyi, who had been somewhat smug at first but was now frightened by Chen Fang's move.

Those bosses crouching on the ground,

Only dared to raise their heads

After the gunshots had subsided.

A portly man who was wearing a thick gold chain around his neck suddenly stood up, pointed at Chen Fang, and yelled, "Who the hell are you? I haven't committed any crime, so what gives you the right to fire a warning shot?"

"Everyone, allow me to introduce you, this is Secretary-General Chen Fang from Wulan City government, comrade Chen Fang is the overall commander of the flood resistance in Gaokin County."

Geng Tiancheng was also so scared that he was beside himself with fright.

After composing himself, he introduced Chen Fang to everyone.

"I don't care what leader you are, you were the one who ordered us to be brought here, right? Doesn't Gaokin County have any law? We haven't committed any crime, why did you detain us? I'm going to report you to the city, I'm going to complain to the province!"

The gold chain man ranted again.

The others, seeing this,

Stood up and started to echo him.

As the situation was about to spiral out of control,

Chen Fang quickly stepped in front of the man with the gold chain and asked, "What's your name?"

"What for? Why should I tell you my name? You don't have the authority to ask, and I don't want to tell you,"

the gold chain man said arrogantly.

Chen Fang looked towards Shen Hu.

Shen Hu immediately said, "His name is Zhao Janguang, the boss of the quarry."

Chen Fang nodded.

He said, "From now on, revoke the sand and gravel operating permit of this Zhao Janguang and his quarry. If any department dares to issue him a permit, I'll deal with them."

"On what grounds do you issue such an order? I haven't done anything wrong!"

Zhao Janguang instantly wilted but continued to resist verbally.

Chen Fang said with a menacing gaze, "No reason, no cause, just because I, Chen Fang, want to revoke it. You can sue me in the city, complain in the province, even take it up with the central government; as long as I, Chen Fang, am in power, you, Zhao Janguang, will never be able to do business in this industry again. Alright, now you can leave."

This statement was quite overbearing.

It was not something a government official could say in public.

If someone with an agenda recorded it,

Chen Fang's career would essentially be over.

At that moment, he did not realize that his words had already been captured by someone.

Even if he did know, Chen Fang would not care.

He was willing to stand by his actions.

And with the situation being so urgent, he could not be bothered with other trivial matters.

Zhao Janguang no longer dared to leave.

If he left,

He wouldn't be able to continue his business in sand and gravel.

This was his livelihood.

His previous arrogance had disappeared, and with his head lowered, he took a few steps back, muttering, "Isn't it enough that I stop causing trouble?"

The others took it all in,

And did not dare to shout anymore.

One by one, they quieted down.

Chen Fang looked around and said loudly, "Today, I, Chen Fang, will make it clear to you all, I'm not restraining your freedom, but all of you here had better stand still and listen to me until I finish speaking…"

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