Looking at Zheng Hong, who stood in front of him seeming somewhat restrained, Ji Yang said, "I need a secretary, and if you’re willing, from now on, you’re my secretary."
Zheng Hong hadn’t expected Ji Yang to be so direct, offering him the role of secretary immediately upon their meeting.
In fact, Ji Yang had thought it over, deciding that saying anything else was pointless; being direct was better. He had a comprehensive understanding of Zheng Hong’s situation through Guo Yuming. He urgently needed a secretary who could actually assist him with his work, so he wanted to confirm this matter.
Zheng Hong hesitated. If Ji Yang was someone without any cunning, following him would mean trouble was just around the corner.
Ji Yang just laughed, knowing that the other party wanted to know why he trusted him so much. A secretary is incredibly important, privy to many of the leader’s matters.
After gesturing for Zheng Hong to sit down, Ji Yang said, "You must know a bit about my situation. I was transferred from another province, and on my first day, I nearly fell victim to a scheme. However, you are not on the same path as they are."
Ji Yang’s words were clear. Since he was to be his secretary, there needed to be some mutual trust. He also wanted to test this person’s circumstances.
If Zheng Hong ultimately didn’t suit him, Ji Yang would still let him go, which wasn’t a particularly difficult thing to do.
While speaking, Ji Yang stared into the other’s eyes.
Zheng Hong looked back at Ji Yang, saying, "They have a strong influence!"
Zheng Hong now understood as well; Ji Yang wasn’t playing games. He wanted to see if he was reliable. If so, he would become one of his confidants. Otherwise, Ji Yang could replace him in minutes with his capabilities. Get full chapters from n0velfire.net
Indeed, there was an imbalance of power. Ji Yang now had the credentials to speak to him so candidly.
Zheng Hong also liked Ji Yang’s forthrightness. Now, he needed to ask about Ji Yang’s attitude towards those people.
Ji Yang smiled again. The question was whether there was any room for resistance.
"They won’t be strong for long."
It was clear that Bao Geishan was no match. Ji Yang still had the contents from Jiang Fei’s phone, and he believed that, once revealed, he could take down a few people. Then, their influence would genuinely weaken.
Zheng Hong felt inspired. What he needed was a leader capable of resistance. Since Ji Yang could speak , it showed he wasn’t afraid of the opposition.
"County Chief Ji, you’re also aware of my situation," Zheng Hong said, wanting to see what Ji Yang thought about him having been someone else’s secretary.
"Hmm, none of that matters. As long as you work diligently, that’s fine."
Hearing this, Zheng Hong realized that Ji Yang genuinely didn’t care about those matters, nor was he concerned about the repression Zheng Hong had faced. This meant Ji Yang was indeed powerful.
"County Chief Ji, I will definitely work hard," Zheng Hong resolved. With things being this way, all he needed to do was work well and not worry about what others were thinking.
"Alright, I’ve already had someone handle your paperwork. From now on, you must immerse yourself in the work."
Zheng Hong left, and Ji Yang was very satisfied internally. Although the man hadn’t fully trusted him yet, from his responses, it was evident he was intelligent.
This would be Ji Yang’s first secretary. For such a person, Ji Yang was intent on observing him closely. If possible, he would bring him along in his development.
Having sorted this out, Ji Yang didn’t bother any further.
However, what Ji Yang hadn’t foreseen was how quickly the news of him appointing Zheng Hong as his secretary would spread.
Bao Geishan and his people had made their arrangements long before Ji Yang’s arrival. First, it was the villa, then the gorgeous nanny, followed by planning to install a beautiful secretary—all to ensnare Ji Yang in a web of seduction. If Ji Yang were careless for even a moment, he could be compromised.
The welcome banquet was part of the plan, a rare opportunity for Bao Geishan to take down Ji Yang completely. However, to Bao Geishan’s total surprise, Ji Yang hadn’t gotten drunk, and the entire scheme had gone awry, with Bao Geishan falling into his own trap instead of ensnaring Ji Yang.
Now, Ji Yang hadn’t chosen their suggested beauty; he found a secretary on his own, a clear sign of mistrust.
Yet, sitting there discussing the issue, no one could come up with a viable strategy.
Bao Geishan was central to the plot, with everything requiring his maneuvering. However, with Bao Geishan embroiled in scandal and the higher-ups latching onto it, digging deep, and sending in work groups, how things would develop was unpredictable.
The higher-ups had wanted to renovate Chunshui County for some time but lacked the opportunity. Now, with Bao Geishan’s incident, they saw the chance to intervene.
Anxiety arose among them; if Ji Yang couldn’t be dealt with quickly, a significant crisis would befall Chunshui County.