Three days is not a particularly long ti; it can be used to accomplish a lot, and a lot can also happen in that ti. People and events can be completely altered, and nurous rumors can be spread by word of mouth to various areas. However, these things are trivial compared to what truly causes anxiety—the people working in the City Committee Building.
There was no strict containnt of the information from the City Committee eting, and compared to the past, this ti the leak of information was clearly intentional. The protagonist of the rumors, Hua Muyun, indeed did not attend the City Committee eting and was replaced by another prominent figure.
A prominent figure who had never appeared before; with this new information, the previous explanation of being too injured to attend was quickly replaced by news of misconduct in the northern district leading to dismissal. However, this was not much of a headline, as in just one short day, it was overshadowed by another wave of news and actions.
Minister of Organization, Wang Zhanting, was transferred to the northern district to oversee municipal reconstruction work. This was undoubtedly a demotion, not even qualifying for a district chief position. Now everyone knows the northern district is virtually a hollow shell, and anyone with a bit of capability hopes to be chosen to make a mark there.
Yet, as soon as the transfer order arrived, the person was already on the ground in the northern district, without any grand reception team or accompanying staff—contrary to the wording in the transfer order. This inevitably led people to speculate who exactly this prominent figure was.
If the above were the causes of the recent panic, in fact, it wasn’t so. In the absence of Hua Muyun, those who had just joined the leadership team were reverted back to their original form, swept out before even settling in, with so demoted to ordinary status.
For those watching from less prominent positions, it’s rely a show, but for those in high positions, it could very well an waking up one day to find a transfer order in the inbox, either a promotion or a demotion.
Xiao Zhenfeng sat leisurely in Hua Muyun’s seat, viewing the past three days with an interesting perspective. "Secretary Luo, don’t you think those people have been working much better lately?"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao, but your actions have certainly built up so resentnt." After a few days of interaction, Secretary Luo was no longer nervous around this prominent figure and honestly felt he had better perks than Elder Hua.
"Oh, is that so?" Xiao Zhenfeng laughed lightly. "Are you worried that your boss will find it hard to take action upon returning?"
"Not exactly. Although I think Mr. Xiao’s thod isn’t wrong—or could even be better—sending Minister Wang to the northern district, might it be a case of releasing a tiger back to the mountains? Secretary Hua always kept him close for fear that if released, he might never be able to reel him back." Secretary Luo was still not accustod to eting Xiao Zhenfeng’s gaze directly. Despite his constant smiling deanor, it was a façade. Suddenly, an animal ca to mind to describe Xiao Zhenfeng—a fox—crafty and smooth, clever yet not forgetting to play a trick on others.
"Oh, that’s what you’re worried about!" Xiao Zhenfeng gestured to Secretary Luo. "Make a good cup of tea, and I’ll tell you."
Secretary Luo imdiately felt the pressure doubling; he’d rather be treated seriously than have a jocular conversation like now. Although that’s what he thought, he didn’t stop what he was doing. "Mr. Xiao and Young Master Xiao are sotis quite alike, both enjoy teasing people."
"Secretary Luo, I think I should remind Elder Hua to discipline that mouth of yours a bit—it has beco less and less disciplined." He feigned an angry tone with a touch of affection. He did feel a bit envious of Hua Muyun for having such a good assistant, unlike himself who had to handle everything personally, which was a bit frustrating.
"Mr. Xiao, could you tell the purpose of doing this? I honestly don’t know how to write this report. If Secretary Hua asks, and I can’t explain it, the next ti you might see at so railway track or road intersection." Secretary Luo’s plaintive tone cheered up Xiao Zhenfeng.
"The tea made by Secretary Luo is drinkable. If you’re so afraid of a demotion, you might as well co work as my secretary."
"Mr. Xiao, please don’t joke with . Without Secretary Hua, I’d lose my way ho."
"Ah, why have you beco as dull as Lao Hua?" Xiao Zhenfeng set down his tea cup after taking a sip. "You imdiately sealed off the news of Hua Muyun’s injury; I trust you handled it well and utilized enough power to ensure no leaks. But why do you think so people still found out?"
"Mr. Xiao ans that the person who leaked the information is likely the mastermind behind the assassination of Secretary Hua?"
"Exactly. If you think carefully, it’s obvious who is most likely."
"I understand. The opponent is not a particularly clever one and didn’t grasp the timing well," Secretary Luo knowingly nodded. "But I still don’t understand the point of dispatching Wang Zhanting to the northern district. If he’s a suspect, just find the evidence. There’s no need for such a fuss!"
"Hua Muyun isn’t ready yet to anchor the City Committee. Leaving that troublemaker gives him opportunities. The northern district is quite far from the city center. To let the fox’s tail show, you need to give it enough space." Xiao Zhenfeng wasn’t worried as he laughed towards the blue sky outside. "Secretary Luo, do you really think soone like Yao Zheng could pull off sothing so astonishing? Without soone backing him, he couldn’t have held that position for four years. His blatant embezzlent during the first land planning would have already brought him down. Did he really think others couldn’t see through his open money-grabbing ways?"
"Mr. Xiao truly has a darker heart than Secretary Hua." Behind Xiao Zhenfeng, Secretary Luo muttered, knowing everything but letting the other party hold the position for so long, wasn’t this raising a tiger to bring trouble?
"Ah, thank you for the complint, Secretary Luo. I’ve saved quite a bit of silver for your secretary, scraped from Yan Juanjuan and Yao Zheng. It’s more than enough to rebuild the northern district."
"But I’m still worried that Wang Zhanting might stir up more trouble in the northern district; after all, there’s no leader there now."
"Rest assured, Secretary Luo. Xiao Lin wasn’t raised on vegetables." Xiao Zhenfeng had absolute confidence in Xiao Lin, though still lacking a bit of seasoning. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welco to visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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