The last word, Peng Guoliang dragged out the sound.

This meant someone would soon respond.

And sure enough.

Political and Legal Committee Secretary Ai Huafei asked, "Secretary Peng, what bad news?"

Peng Guoliang sounded very bureaucratic.

He said, "I believe everyone has heard, this morning, Secretary of the Municipal Committee, He Ye, suddenly submitted his resignation. This surprised me greatly. I can only say, Comrade He Ye is extremely irresponsible towards his work. In this case, Comrade Nongxin, you as the head of the city government, bear significant responsibility!"

The conflict between the top two leaders.

It's publicly known in Xiaxiang City.

But on the surface, both have always seemed peaceful.

Never have they openly torn each other apart in public.

Even Zhou Nongxin didn't expect Peng Guoliang to use such a welcoming banquet to attack him.

He was enraged inside.

He said, "Secretary Peng, I don't quite understand your words. What do you mean by saying I bear significant responsibility? I didn't make Comrade He Ye resign."

"Is that so?"

Peng Guoliang asked.

Then he scanned the room's attendees.

"There are no outsiders here; we are all family. Speaking behind closed doors, I am not afraid of anyone getting angry. Who here doesn't know that Comrade He Ye is very close to Mayor Zhou? He resigned suddenly, and you wouldn't know?"

"If I knew, do you think I would let him resign?"

Zhou Nongxin asked.

Everyone thought Peng Guoliang was just stirring up trouble.

And everyone didn't take it seriously.

Suddenly, Peng Guoliang switched gears.

He looked at Chen Fang and asked, "Comrade Chen Fang, did you know about this in advance? I heard Comrade He Ye handed in his resignation right after coming out of your office. Did he say anything to you?"

Boom!

It was like a bolt from the blue.

Everyone's gaze swiftly turned to Chen Fang.

Even Zhou Nongxin jolted.

And looked over sharply.

Chen Fang predicted that Peng Guoliang would do something at this banquet.

He didn't expect him to openly target him, knowing full well he was involved, not only failing to protect him but seemingly wanting to roast him over the fire.

In that instant.

Chen Fang understood.

Peng Guoliang's intentions were simple.

He was probing to see if there was any trickery involved in the matter.

Underestimating Peng Guoliang a bit; he has quite the political maneuverability.

"Chen Fang, tell us, why exactly did He Ye resign?"

Zhou Nongxin couldn't hold it anymore; he stood up and asked.

At that moment.

Xu Lianyun also became tense.

If Zhou Nongxin, with his left and right flanks cut off, learns the truth, he certainly won't spare Chen Fang.

Peng Guoliang, however, looked on as if watching a fire across the river, clearly unwilling to lend a hand.

At this moment, if Chen Fang said anything wrong, he would fall into a place of utter ruin.

While his mind was still organizing words, ready to speak to help Chen Fang out of the predicament.

Chen Fang suddenly put down his wine glass.

Cleared his throat and said, "Yes, before Secretary He resigned, he did come to me, and I indeed know the reason for Secretary He's resignation."

A wave of booing arose.

Zhou Nongxin tapped the table with his knuckles and said angrily, "Chen Fang, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation."

The goal was achieved.

Peng Guoliang sat down.

With great interest, he looked at Chen Fang.

Feeling quite proud of himself for stoking the fire.

After all, to him, Chen Fang is a minor character. If sacrificing him could make Zhou Nongxin publicly embarrassed, he would be pleased.

Chen Fang was promoted by Zhou Nongxin.

If someone he promoted turned against him, what a gigantic joke, wouldn't it be?

If Zhou Nongxin wanted to reprimand Chen Fang, it would be quite the drama.

In the future, if Zhou Nongxin wanted to promote someone else, Peng Guoliang could criticize him using Chen Fang as a living example.

While Peng Guoliang was calculating his plans in his mind.

Chen Fang suddenly looked in his direction and said, "Secretary He said, his resignation was because of Secretary Peng."

Peng Guoliang originally looked leisurely.

He was ready to enjoy a "dog-eat-dog" drama.

Unexpectedly, once Chen Fang spoke, he became the main character.

"What does it have to do with me? I wasn't even in the city at the time."

Peng Guoliang asked.

"Exactly, Comrade Chen Fang, you'd better be careful with your words. Accusing leadership is not a wise move."

Political and Legal Committee Secretary Ai Huafei snorted and said.

Chen Fang smiled slightly, confident and composed.

He said, "Everyone knows, Secretary He's resignation reason was health issues. Of course, we all know this is just an excuse. He told me he resigned because the pressure was too much. Since Secretary Peng took office in Xiaxiang City, Secretary Peng found fault with his work multiple times, even publicly expressing dissatisfaction with his work. It made him feel extremely depressed, worried that his health would be in jeopardy if things continued this way, so he resolutely resigned."

Once these words were spoken.

Xu Lianyun nearly laughed out loud.

But due to the occasion, she forcibly held it back.

Not only Xu Lianyun wanted to laugh.

Others also found it quite absurd.

Firstly, because they knew He Ye, resigning for such reasons was implausible.

Secondly, because Chen Fang didn't have much interaction with He Ye, how could he share such inner thoughts with Chen Fang?

Clearly nonsense.

But this nonsense had its basis.

As one of the core figures of Zhou Nongxin's faction.

Holding such an important position as Secretary of the Municipal Committee.

Peng Guoliang indeed intended to move him many times.

But since Zhou Nongxin shielded him.

He couldn't act even if he wanted to.

Although Chen Fang's words seem far-fetched, once spoken, the room fell silent.

Behind these absurd words, Chen Fang had revealed a truth to everyone, the real reason for He Ye's resignation was that he was a casualty of the political struggle between Peng Guoliang and Zhou Nongxin.

Intending to take advantage and make trouble, Zhou Nongxin suddenly had nothing to say.

He couldn't very well stand up and criticize Peng Guoliang, could he?

Peng Guoliang also had nothing to say.

He couldn't just say it's impossible, then call He Ye over to confront him on the spot, could he?

Though it was quite foolish talk.

It was an obvious scheme.

And unsolvable.

After a brief awkwardness.

Xu Lianyun suddenly stood up.

She said, "Different paths, different strategies. How can there be no pressure in any position? If the ability to withstand pressure is lacking, one shouldn't occupy a position and do nothing, right? If the sky wants to rain and a mother wants to marry, let it be."

"Exactly, let it be. The Earth keeps spinning no matter who's not there."

Secretary of the Municipal Committee Deng Junfeng immediately echoed.

Once these words were spoken.

The atmosphere became lively again.

The revelry resumed.

"Old Peng, this Chen Fang is not simple."

In Peng Guoliang's ear, Political and Legal Committee Secretary Ai Huafei whispered.

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