63: Chapter 63: The County Party Secretary’s Furious Rage!
63: Chapter 63: The County Party Secretary’s Furious Rage!
Zhang Cheng was dumbfounded when he heard it.
What Secretary Lin and Secretary Ge?
Could it be Jiang City County Secretary Ge Changhong and Secretary Ge’s assistant, Lin Zheng?
At this critical moment, why was Xu Qianli, that bastard, calling Secretary Ge?
Before Zhang Cheng could figure it out, Ge Changhong’s voice came through the phone.
“Xiao Xu, you’re looking for me.”
“I already know about what happened yesterday at the County Government.
I fully support the organization’s decision to have County Magistrate Lan come to Jiang City to oversee the County Government’s work, and I approve of her choosing you as her secretary.
After all, your ability is evident to everyone.”
“Just now I was saying, ‘When should I get together with this young and outstanding official for a meal?’ And here you are calling me, what a coincidence.”
“How about we set a time right now?”
Over the phone, Ge Changhong’s voice was exceptionally amiable and warm towards Xu Qianli.
With a chuckle, Xu Qianli said, “I’m flattered that you hold me, Xu Qianli, in such high esteem.
How about this, tonight I’ll host a dinner at Tianranju?
But please go easy on me, so I can at least find my way home afterward.”
“Hahaha, I know about your drinking capability.
I’m afraid it will be this old man who forgets his way home.”
“Alright, let’s settle it like that.
But let’s talk business, why the sudden call?
Xu Qianli said, “It’s not anything major.
It’s just that, I’d like to ask Secretary Ge to help me adjust my job.
I feel that with my current capability, I am not yet fit to be the County Government Office Director.
I wish to resign from this position and ask the organization to arrange another task for me, even if it means going to Qingshan Town to oversee the reservoir.”
“How can you say that?”
Xu Qianli continued, “As for the specific reasons, it’s not easy for me to say.
It’s better if Secretary Ge listens to a recording first.”
Xu Qianli picked up the recorder, chose the part, and pressed play.
‘Xu Qianli, you think you’re some kind of leader, but to me, Zhang Cheng, you’re worth jack shit.
Trying to command me?
I’m telling you, you won’t last long as the Government Office Director.
Soon you’ll be packing up and getting the hell out; that position will be mine!’
Listening to the recording, Zhang Cheng’s face went pale.
Damn it, Xu Qianli had set him up!
He had thought to use the recorder against Xu Qianli, but now it was being used against him.
In Jiang City, the County Committee had always been the weaker party, with the County Government holding the strong position.
This was due to a couple of reasons: one was that the previous two County Magistrates had been very powerful and well-backed individuals; the second was related to the successive County Party Secretaries.
Maybe it was bad feng shui for the Jiang City County Committee, as three County Secretaries in a row had been investigated and disciplined while in office.
Since taking office, the current County Secretary, Ge Changhong, mindful of his predecessors’ lessons, adopted a principle to avoid mistakes.
He was amicable to all parties, careful not to offend anyone, and avoided doing anything too eye-catching, hoping to quietly reach retirement and step down smoothly.
But no matter what, Ge Changhong, despite his low profile, was still the Jiang City County Secretary.
He was the top official in Jiang City, overseeing all the officials.
Xu Qianli was truly cunning and insidious, going directly to Ge Changhong with the matter.
As a result, even if Ge Changhong didn’t want to deal with it, he was now forced to take it to the end, he had to adopt the stance of the Jiang City County Secretary!
Zhang Cheng was even more aware of what the outcome would be when a subordinate unreasonably refuses the tasks assigned by a leader or even insults and threatens the leader, ruffling feathers in the County Committee.
Suddenly, Zhang Cheng panicked, completely panicked, and pleaded hastily, “Director Xu, I was wrong, please spare me this time, I beg you to spare me!”
Xu Qianli didn’t acknowledge Zhang Cheng but instead conveyed a message to Lan Jiao using lip-reading.
‘Your father’s medical expenses, I’ve got them covered!’
Lan Jiao easily understood what Xu Qianli was saying, and tears immediately began to pour out, as she cried loudly into the phone.
“Secretary Ge, my name is Lan Jiao, and I have something I want to report to you.”
“I’m a newly recruited staff member at the County Government Office.
The day before yesterday, when I first reported for work, Deputy Director Zhang Cheng lured me into his office and nearly violated me.”
“Fortunately, Director Xu arrived in time to rescue me.”
“After Zhang Cheng was arrested, someone secretly approached me, threatening my father’s life and my job, demanding that I change my story to claim that I was Zhang Cheng’s girlfriend to get him off the hook.
Choking up, she found herself unable to continue and began to sob uncontrollably.
On the phone, Ge Changhong’s furious voice could be heard.
“It’s outrageous, absolutely outrageous!”
Not only did you oppose the leadership’s arrangements at work, but you’ve also committed such illegal and disorderly conduct.
How can we possibly have someone like you in our civil service ranks in Jiang City?”
“Wait and see, I’m personally going to the County Government to deal with this matter seriously!”
“Xu Qian, I’m hanging up the phone now, we’ll meet later.”
And with that, the call ended.
Xu Qianli looked at Zhang Cheng as if he were a dead dog, “So, who was acting tough now?”
Zhang Cheng, who dared not to act tough anymore, was terrified to the point where his legs gave way, and he collapsed disgracefully onto the ground.
It was over, he was done for.
Xu Qianli, that son of a bitch, was so cunning: he had taken the matter to Jiang City County Secretary Ge Changhong and blown it all out of proportion.
Even so, even if his own uncle Zhang Kuisan intervened, it wouldn’t help now.
After all, no matter how low-profile Ge Changhong might be, he was still the County Party Secretary, while Zhang Kuisan was only an acting County Magistrate.
Moreover, in a few days, the official County Magistrate would arrive, and the “acting” title would be removed.
Zhang Cheng was filled with regret.
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have been so high-profile today, let alone clash with Xu Qianli.
But it was already too late for regrets.
Xu Qianli couldn’t be bothered with Zhang Cheng and made several phone calls, informing the County Committee that Secretary Ge would soon be arriving at the County Government, and everyone important should immediately drop what they were doing and get ready to receive him.
Before long, everyone was assembled, waiting at the entrance, each one puzzled.
Why was Secretary Ge suddenly coming to the County Government?
Could it be that something had happened?
Even Zhang Kuisan was completely in the dark.
Suddenly, he received a phone call.
His face instantly turned menacing, and he glared at Xu Qianli with a murderous look.
“Secretary Xu, you play quite the ruthless game!”
Voice tinged with a smile, Xu Qianli replied, “Oh, not at all, compared to Deputy County Magistrate Zhang, I still have a lot to learn.”
Zhang Kuisan gritted his teeth with hatred.
“You just wait, there’s a place for me in the County Government but not for you!”
Xu Qianli couldn’t be bothered with Zhang Kuisan anymore and turned his gaze elsewhere, waiting for Secretary Ge’s arrival.
The rest were observing the two of them.
Though they were still unclear about the specifics of what had happened, it was obvious that Secretary Ge’s visit had something to do with these two men.
Without their knowledge, these two sworn enemies must have had some kind of clash.
And judging by the furious expression on Zhang Kuisan’s face, it was clear he had suffered a loss at the hands of Xu Qianli.
As everyone was secretly speculating what the issue could be, a car appeared at the entrance of the County Government.
Looking at the license plate, it was indeed County Committee Secretary Ge’s vehicle.