Upon hearing Ji Yang’s query, Feng Jing looked up and responded, "If it had been before, my confidence in your situation wouldn’t have been so great; but now it’s different, with the help of Sun Xiaoxiao and those Capital City families, even if you can’t advance further, securing your current position is a certainty. So, we can form an alliance." The most update n0vels are published on novｅlfire.net
Why was this woman so direct?
Ji Yang wasn’t quite accustomed to Feng Jing and her associates’ approach; after all, in the bureaucratic arena, it was all about understanding hints and reading between the lines, yet these people were speaking so plainly.
Feng Jing clearly knew what Ji Yang was thinking and laughed, "Chief Ji, I know you’re a straightforward person. What I want is just to share some of my thoughts with you, there’s no need for any obscurity."
Ji Yang could only offer a forced smile, "I just need to do my job well."
His meaning was clear: now that he had support, there was no need to make waves. As long as he kept stable, nothing would happen, and there was no need to form any alliances with Feng Jing.
Feng Jing laughed and said, "You might not be aware of Vice Chief Tian Yong’s situation, right?"
Tian Yong had always been low-key and hadn’t shown any ambition for power, so Ji Yang hadn’t truly paid much attention.
Seeing Ji Yang not speaking, Feng Jing laughed again, "It’s indeed darkest under the lamp. Do you know? Tian Yong used to be the secretary of a city-level leader. When the Chu Family rose to power, that very leader was taken down by them. Tian Yong had a promising future well within his grasp but was suddenly met with obstacles and continued to be pressured until he ended up here as the vice chief."
Ji Yang truly hadn’t known about this and now understood Feng Jing’s implication.
Everyone had investigated their paths to promotion, and surely the Chu Family’s doings behind his own back had been thoroughly looked into as well. It was likely that Tian Yong, stationed here, was planning something, maybe even secretly gathering some dirt on him.
"Do you understand now?" Feng Jing asked with a smile.
Ji Yang said, "I don’t have any problems to be afraid of."
"Chief Ji, if someone wants to take you down, even if you have no issues, they can still fabricate some for you. Besides, it’s not like you are completely without issues—the question of the source of your funds, even if there’s a record with the disciplinary committee, as long as the higher-ups decide to investigate you, issues can always be unearthed."
Ji Yang fell silent; he had seriously pondered this matter before. Just as she said, if anyone claimed there was a problem with those records from the disciplinary committee, it wouldn’t be enough to clear his own affairs, particularly if the matter arose at a critical time, which would be unfavorable to him.
Considering this, his substantial wealth truly became a ticking bomb that those with ulterior motives could exploit at any moment—unavoidable indeed.
"Chief Ji, in the bureaucratic sphere, a union benefits both parties. I don’t need you to do too much, just support me when it matters, and I, for my part, can resolve the issues you don’t see," offered Feng Jing.
Ji Yang scrutinized Feng Jing once again, realizing that this woman indeed had connections to contend with.
"I do appreciate your capabilities," Ji Yang admitted.
Feng Jing, beaming with a satisfied smile, replied, "With your endorsement, it will be even easier for me to carry out my work."
Ji Yang sensed that Feng Jing was somewhat wary of him—as if she feared he might trip her up at a crucial moment—but she had indicated that she would help him handle Tian Yong’s problem.
Thinking of Tian Yong, Ji Yang grew contemplative. He had really been oblivious; the fact that Tian Yong had been secretly collecting materials on him and he hadn’t noticed it was worrying. What kind of issues might the other side use to attack him?
For him, money and women were both potential problems; a careful scrutiny and they might just find a handle on him.
Fortunately, he had always been cautious, and it was likely they hadn’t managed to grasp anything substantial yet.
In the future, he would have to be even more careful!