The saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Peng Guoliang doesn't like Chen Fang.

Not even a bit.

The matter with Sun Yangqian brought him, the City Secretary, a great deal of trouble.

When the Sun Yangqian case first erupted, Peng Guoliang was furious in his office, wishing he could rush to Guanghe County and give Chen Fang a good whack.

When Zhou Nongxin proposed at the standing committee to transfer Chen Fang to Xiaxiang City as Vice Mayor.

The first to oppose was Peng Guoliang.

To be honest, someone as prickly as Chen Fang is always the first to be excluded in any unit, and naturally, the same would happen in Xiaxiang City.

So Chen Fang knows that getting close with Peng Guoliang is absolutely impossible.

However, not getting along doesn't mean their interests don't align.

Just like in taking down Zhou Nongxin, at least Peng Guoliang is pleased to see it happen.

His Vice Mayor was promoted by Zhou Nongxin.

This easily creates a false impression that Chen Fang is Zhou Nongxin's person.

So, to build relations with Peng Guoliang, a pledge of loyalty must be made, and that pledge is none other than He Ye.

Why He Ye resigned is unknown to outsiders, but for Peng Guoliang and Zhou Nongxin to find out, it wouldn't be too difficult.

Once Peng Guoliang understands the situation.

There would naturally be a sense of closeness between him and Chen Fang.

At the same time, it could elevate Chen Fang's status in cooperation.

After all, one is the City Secretary, and the other is just a Vice Mayor. While the difference is only half a rank, power-wise, it's worlds apart.

Not much time left until Jiang Chuo takes office.

Chen Fang must establish his advantage within the remaining week.

An overwhelming advantage over Zhou Nongxin.

That way, even if Jiang Chuo wants to do something, it won't be so easy.

Indeed.

Not long after Peng Guoliang returned to the office.

His secretary Xu Hong rushed in after knocking.

At that moment, Peng Guoliang was chatting with the Secretary of the Municipal Committee Deng Junfeng about He Ye's resignation.

Seeing Xu Hong, he quickly asked, "Is there news?"

Xu Hong nodded and said, "I asked the people at the city government office, and this morning, Secretary He met with Mayor Chen Fang. No one knows what they talked about in the office, but after coming out, he immediately submitted his resignation without staying a minute longer."

Hearing this.

Peng Guoliang frowned.

Looking at Deng Junfeng, he asked, "Could this matter be related to Chen Fang?"

Deng Junfeng also found it somewhat unbelievable.

He said, "He Ye is a close associate of Zhou Nongxin, and Chen Fang was promoted by Zhou Nongxin. How could they have had a disagreement?"

Upon hearing this, Peng Guoliang laughed.

He patted Deng Junfeng on the arm.

And said, "Old Deng, it seems things aren't as simple as they appear. This Chen Fang might be sent by God to help us."

"Leader, what do you mean? I didn't understand?"

Asked Deng Junfeng.

Peng Guoliang laughed heartily.

Asked, "Has Comrade Xu Lianyun and Comrade Chen Fang's welcome banquet been arranged yet? If not, arrange it for tonight, please make preparations."

"Alright, I'll go now."

Said Deng Junfeng, getting up.

After he left.

Peng Guoliang leaned back on the sofa, his eyes looking at the ceiling, a subtle smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, and he said, "Interesting, interesting, whether it's true or false, we'll find out tonight..."

Six-thirty in the evening.

Dragon and Phoenix Hotel, Xiaxiang City.

This hotel is subordinate to Xiaxiang City's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

Usually, it also serves as a guest house for the City Committee and city government.

When Chen Fang got out of the taxi.

Peng Guoliang was already chatting enthusiastically with Xu Lianyun.

The surrounding leaders were gathered, their smiles both genuine and fake, unclear.

They say people in officialdom are good actors, indeed it's true.

Even those who hold great malice toward Chen Fang.

Seeing Chen Fang arrive, Zhou Nongxin also said cheerfully, "Secretary Peng, Comrade Chen Fang has arrived."

Peng Guoliang reacted quickly.

Immediately went up to greet him.

He grabbed Chen Fang's hand and said, "Comrade Chen Fang, I apologize, truly apologize, for not being here on your first day of office, shame on me as the host."

"Secretary Peng, you're too kind, your words really make me feel flattered."

Said Chen Fang.

After all, Chen Fang had worked in Guanghe County for more than half a year.

It wasn't his first interaction with Peng Guoliang.

The two were not exactly strangers.

Peng Guoliang held Chen Fang's hand, turned to the group of leaders, and said, "Comrade Chen Fang is our hero in Xiaxiang City, helped us eradicate a malignant sore, what do you call that, that's being young and promising."

"Yes, yes, as Secretary Peng said..."

The others quickly agreed.

"Comrade Chen Fang, I'm very glad you can work in Xiaxiang City, I hope you will excel in your new position just like in Guanghe County, I have high expectations for you."

"Thank you, Secretary Peng, I won't let you down."

Chen Fang said softly.

Peng Guoliang waved his hand.

And said, "Alright, everyone, don't just stand at the door, let's all go inside."

As soon as he finished saying this.

Everyone remained standing.

After all, since Peng Guoliang was the top leader and hadn't gone in, the others dared not go ahead of him.

A group of people entered, surrounding Peng Guoliang.

Xu Lianyun leaned toward Chen Fang and whispered, "A feast of danger?"

Chen Fang smiled slightly and said, "What's meant to come will always come, it's alright, I can handle it."

With those words, 'I can handle it.'

Xu Lianyun felt reassured.

Inside the private room, there were three tables in total, with around thirty people.

The top leaders of the four departments and higher-ranking members of the standing committee were at one table.

The remaining committee members and deputies of the four departments were at another.

At Chen Fang's table, though also vice-level, the power was relatively low.

In officialdom, the seating order is always a subject of study.

After Peng Guoliang sat down.

The crowd took their seats.

The waitstaff poured a glass for Peng Guoliang.

He raised his glass and stood up.

The people at the three tables quickly followed one by one to stand up.

"Everyone sit, everyone sit, I'll say a few words."

Peng Guoliang gestured with his hands, after everyone sat back down, he said, "Today is the welcome dinner for Comrades Xu Lianyun and Chen Fang to work in Xiaxiang City. Except for Comrade Ding Jiong who is on duty and not here, everyone who should be here has arrived. We are all happy tonight, and everyone is allowed to have a few drinks, but if you get drunk, I'm not responsible for sending you home."

Leadership does need to be indulged.

The crowd followed with a hearty laugh.

Peng Guoliang raised his hand to quiet the laughter immediately.

He continued, "This toast, I raise to our two new comrades joining our team, and wish you success in your work in Xiaxiang City."

"Alright, alright..."

A chorus of applause echoed.

Xu Lianyun and Chen Fang each raised their glasses and promptly stood up.

Everyone thought it was time to drink.

Unexpectedly, it wasn't.

Peng Guoliang suddenly frowned.

And said, "However, on the way back today, I heard some bad news..."

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