Even so, Li Jie still betrayed him.

How could he accept this?

At this very moment.

The combination of anger and confusion had reached its peak.

Jiang Tuo, who had always been the decisive force in Guanghe County, was almost on the verge of exploding.

"Li Jie, what's going on with you? What did Chen Fang threaten you with? Tell me, and I'll help you resolve it."

He couldn't care less about maintaining appearances anymore.

Jiang Tuo stood up, pointed at Li Jie, and questioned him.

"County Head Jiang, what are you talking about? How did Chen Fang threaten me? Everyone's eyes are sharp; from the start of the meeting till now, I haven't said a word. If there's any threatening going on, I think it's been you doing the threatening, hasn't it? Why? Feeling pressed? Jumping around? This is not quite like the County Head Jiang I know."

Chen Fang said serenely.

Jiang Tuo immediately turned his focus towards Chen Fang and roared, "Chen Fang, don't think I don't know what tricks you've been playing behind my back. Do you really think I, Jiang Tuo, am afraid of you?"

"I think you are a bit scared indeed,"

Chen Fang said gently.

It was at this moment that Jiang Tuo noticed.

Everyone was looking at him with eyes full of confusion.

He suddenly realized.

He was supposed to be the master of Guanghe County.

But Chen Fang easily provoked him, making him lose composure, having no semblance of a master's poise.

Upon this realization,

He sat down.

Said, "Fine, very well, it doesn't matter, the result isn't out yet. If you want to play, we'll play slowly. I'll let you see clearly whether I, Jiang Tuo, am afraid of you or not."

Having said this.

He turned to the Standing Committee Member and Deputy County Head, Gao Suo, and said, "Deputy County Head Gao, it's your turn, isn't it?"

Gao Suo said firmly, "I disagree with Comrade Qu Hongying serving as the Party Secretary of Beihai Town."

Before he spoke.

Jiang Tuo was feeling a bit nervous.

But after he spoke.

Although there wasn't much change in his expression.

He felt a long sigh of relief in his heart.

At this point.

It was a tie again.

Jiang Tuo just glanced at the Standing Committee Member and Secretary of Qingcheng Street Party Working Committee, Yin Fengguang.

Yin Fengguang said lightly, "I disagree as well."

As soon as he finished speaking,

The smugness returned to Jiang Tuo's face.

Eleven Standing Committee Members had already been clear.

Now only two were left.

Up to this point, Jiang Tuo was still leading by one vote.

In other words, out of the remaining two people, as long as one stood on his side, he would win.

Although it wasn't straightforward, the result wouldn't deceive anyone.

In Guanghe County, it was still Jiang Tuo who made the decision.

According to the ranking,

Next would be Deputy County Head Fang Lanping.

In his view, Fang Lanping would certainly stand by his side.

After all, they were tied by a chain of interests above.

And no matter how "cunning" Chen Fang was, he couldn't possibly have any leverage over Fang Lanping.

In an instant,

He felt reassured.

Glancing around, he said casually, "I, Jiang Tuo, have spent quite some time in Guanghe County. Before Secretary Chen came, I always felt that Guanghe County was quite united. Now it seems, it's time for some reorganization."

This comment was a threat.

A blatant threat.

He was telling those who supported Chen Fang,

"You just wait."

"Next, I, Jiang Tuo, will deal with you properly."

"County Head Jiang, we're in the middle of voting. Can you stop with the messy talk? Everyone's busy and can't just watch you show off."

Chen Fang's remark almost made Zhang Shihua laugh out loud.

She quickly lowered her head and covered her mouth with her hand.

Jiang Tuo nodded and said, "Fine, seeing is believing. Deputy County Head Fang, it's your turn."

At that moment, Fang Lanping's heart was pounding.

Chen Fang hadn't asked her to support him.

The two had never even discussed any interests between them.

But just thinking of that day's "indulgence" on Chen Fang's couch, her mind couldn't help but ripple.

If she went against Chen Fang now, there would be no more "massages." Right?

However, if she supported Chen Fang, how would she explain it to her husband?

On one side was desire, on the other was reason.

In such a situation, her physical needs triumphed over reason.

She hesitated for a moment and said, "County Head Jiang, in this matter, I still support Secretary Chen. It is appropriate for Comrade Qu Hongying to be the Party Secretary of Beihai Town."

Bang!

Another clap of thunder.

Jiang Tuo was stunned.

He had calculated everything.

Yet, he never calculated that Fang Lanping would go against him.

Even though they had limited private interaction before.

But how could Fang Lanping possibly betray her husband for Chen Fang?

Impossible!

This was absolutely impossible!

She could curse anyone.

But not Fang Lanping.

All hopes now rested on the final person, the Standing Committee Member and Minister of People's Armed Forces, Sun Yangtao.

This individual was now his only hope of turning the tide.

Why was Jiang Tuo so concerned about Qu Hongying's appointment as Beihai Town's leader?

Very simple.

It was about his face, his authority, his influence in Guanghe County.

The matter of Qu Hongying had escalated to this level, which meant a significant blow to his prestige in Guanghe County.

If Qu Hongying not only didn't get removed but instead became a leader,

It would mean that the forces he once suppressed would rebound.

The forces aligned with him would start to distrust him.

This is why a small matter involving Qu Hongying could affect the entire situation.

"I also support Secretary Chen."

Sun Yangtao didn't hesitate at all.

Without waiting for Jiang Tuo's pacification or warning,

Sun Yangtao spoke up.

At that moment, the entire conference room fell silent.

It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Jiang Tuo was stunned.

Completely stunned.

Neither the people Chen Fang had drawn in nor those in Jiang Tuo's group could believe it.

Even Ma Shizhen, who had been watching nervously, was stunned.

Such a thing hadn't occurred in Guanghe County for many years.

Jiang Tuo, who had wielded absolute power, was defeated by Chen Fang, who had been in Guanghe County for just two months.

In Jiang Tuo's heart, he repeated over and over again: it was impossible. He even blinked hard, hoping that his body would realize this was just a "nightmare."

Unfortunately,

everything was real.

Chen Fang truly defeated him.

"I am quite satisfied with this result, hehe. County Head Jiang, may I now announce that Comrade Qu Hongying has been appointed as the Party Secretary of Beishan Town?"

Chen Fang asked.

Jiang Tuo did not answer.

But his eyes flashed with a tinge of malice.

He slowly lifted his head.

Chuckled inexplicably and said, "Of course, since the Standing Committee voted in favor, Secretary Chen may announce it. However... I seem to have heard that Comrade Qu Hongying injured some people while escaping from the Disciplinary Committee's supervision. This already meets the criteria for holding criminal liability..."

Chen Fang was taken aback.

He turned to Disciplinary Committee Secretary Zhou Feng and asked, "Secretary Zhou? Is this true?"

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