Lin Chuan imdiately shared the thod Xiao Ling suggested with Feng Lingfeng, who was astonished upon hearing it.
After their union, the relationship between the two had grown much closer. Not only could Lin Chuan hug Feng Lingfeng freely now, but he could also kiss her little lips and do other things.
Experiencing love between a man and a woman for the first ti, Feng Lingfeng felt indescribably delighted.
While the two were enjoying themselves carefree in Kunlun Mountain, far away in Jiangbei City, Tang Yung was facing a dramatic change.
Since having dinner with Xie Tianyi that day, Tang Yung hadn't contacted him again.
Xie Tianyi hadn't reached out to Tang Yung either, so she gradually put the matter out of her mind.
Ever since that big argunt with Mayor Chen Mingguo, eting between Tang Yung and him had beco sowhat awkward, but as Tang Yung was always his superior, Chen Mingguo had to maintain outward politeness despite any internal dissatisfaction.
That morning, a routine standing committee eting was to be held, and Tang Yung arrived at the conference room at 9:10.
The atmosphere in the conference room seed no different than usual, and Tang Yung walked to her place as Chen Mingguo stood up and greeted her with a smile.
At 9:30, the standing committee eting officially comnced, and Tang Yung was the first to speak, making so remarks about the recent work of the Jiangbei City Committee.
After Tang Yung finished speaking, it was Chen Mingguo's turn to speak.
Chen Mingguo cleared his throat, first discussing so issues with the recent work of the City Committee, then suddenly changed his tone and said, "Our Jiangbei City Committee leadership is a unified group, and as mayor, I cannot allow certain people in the group to misuse the powers entrusted by the country and the people."
Although Chen Mingguo's words did not specifically na anyone, his statent imdiately sparked discussion among the committee mbers present.
At this mont, Tang Yung also didn't understand who Chen Mingguo's words were targeting. She slightly furrowed her brows and sipped from her teacup.
Chen Mingguo continued, "Even though I don't want our team to have issues, since there are problems, as mayor, I cannot ignore them." At this point, he turned to look at Tang Yung and said, "Don't you agree, Secretary Tang?"
Tang Yung replied with a smile, "Mayor Chen is right, if there are issues within our group, they must be resolved. I support Mayor Chen; whoever has issues must be investigated thoroughly."
Chen Mingguo, hearing Tang Yung's response, showed a barely noticeable smile and said, "Great, since Secretary Tang has said so, I feel relieved. Secretary Tang, are you aware of the garnt factory situation?"
At the ntion of the garnt factory, Tang Yung felt a jolt in her heart and said, "Of course I know about it, which of the committee mbers here isn't aware?"
The committee mbers started discussing it; indeed, everyone was aware of the garnt factory. This bankrupt state-owned enterprise hadn't been settled for years, with not only enterprise issues but also many problems concerning the employees.
Chen Mingguo cleared his throat again, causing the committee mbers to quiet down. He looked at the group and said, "Indeed, the garnt factory issue has been a headache for the City Committee for several years, but just in the past few days, it has suddenly been resolved."
A few days ago, Xie Tianyi had approached her about the garnt factory's land. She had refused him at that ti, so it was very strange to her how, in just two days, Chen Mingguo was saying this.
Chen Mingguo glanced at Tang Yung and continued, "The fact that the garnt factory issue could be resolved so quickly indicates that soone in our leadership team put in significant effort."
Clearly, Chen Mingguo's words carried another layer of aning. Initially, he spoke about soone in leadership abusing power, and now he brought up the garnt factory situation, finally getting to the main point.
"Mayor Chen, if you have sothing to say, just say it, don't beat around the bush," Tang Yung said while giving Chen Mingguo a sidelong glance.
Chen Mingguo chuckled and said, "Secretary Tang, don't be anxious." He then turned his eyes back to the others and said, "As everyone knows, although the garnt factory was a bankrupt enterprise, it was also a state asset of Jiangbei City. According to the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission's valuation, the garnt factory, including equipnt, factory buildings, and the land area, should be valued at 160 million."
Tang Yung was aware of this situation, and there was indeed no exaggeration in what Chen Mingguo said.
Chen Mingguo's earlier words were nothing special, but what followed shocked everyone. He said, "Just yesterday, a wealthy person from Beijing bought the garnt factory for less than 80 million, and there's evidence indicating that soone in our City Committee leadership made the introduction."
Even if Tang Yung were oblivious, she could now understand that Chen Mingguo's words were directed at her. In the City Committee leadership, she was the only one who knew this so-called wealthy person from Beijing, who was Xie Tianyi.
"Mayor Chen," Tang Yung interrupted Chen Mingguo, saying, "without evidence, you shouldn't make false accusations."
Chen Mingguo seed confident, looking at Tang Yung and saying, "Secretary Tang, if I didn't have solid evidence, I wouldn't dare to speak such words at the City Committee eting. It's precisely because I have irrefutable evidence that I dare to say this."
Several committee mbers realized that there was a problem between Jiangbei City's top two leaders.
Despite hearing what Chen Mingguo said, Tang Yung wasn't angry; instead, she smiled and said, "Mayor Chen, I'd like to see what your so-called irrefutable evidence is."
Chen Mingguo chuckled again, looking at Tang Yung and saying, "Secretary Tang, this is a standing committee eting. Do you really want to present solid evidence?"
Chen Mingguo's words carried a hint of provocation, but Tang Yung, feeling no guilt, wasn't afraid of his tactics and said, "Mayor Chen, as I said earlier, regardless of who it is, if there's an issue, it mustn't be indulged."
Chen Mingguo's smile deepened, and he said, "Secretary Tang, your assurance is enough. Everyone, please look, this is my solid evidence."
With that, Chen Mingguo pulled out several photos from his coat pocket and tossed them onto the table.
A glance at the photos from the corner of her eye made Tang Yung suddenly furious. The photos showed her dining with Xie Tianyi at the Fuqing Building.
If they were just photos of the two eating, it wouldn't have made Tang Yung so angry. The infuriating part was that two of the photos showed Xie Tianyi handing her a paper bag with a smile.
That day, all she had with Xie Tianyi was a al, and he didn't give her anything. These photos were clearly fabricated, which left Tang Yung angry.
The committee mbers sitting at the front saw the photos, and their expressions froze. They all had the sa thought: why would Chen Mingguo openly present these photos at the committee eting?
After all, Tang Yung was the City Committee Secretary of Jiangbei City. What Chen Mingguo was doing not only violated procedures but was an outright overreach of authority.
"Mayor Chen, isn't this inappropriate?" Secretary Xu from the municipal discipline inspection commission was the first to openly challenge Chen Mingguo's actions.
"Secretary Xu is right; Mayor Chen, you can't do this," agreed Director Xiao from the municipal office below Secretary Xu.
Those seated in the back hadn't seen the photos but could guess the situation.
Seemingly well-prepared, Chen Mingguo looked at Secretary Xu and Director Xiao and said, "Don't get worked up, you two; Secretary Tang asked to show them."
Indeed, Chen Mingguo was clever, passing the ball directly to Tang Yung, to see how she would respond.
Though furious, Tang Yung didn't lose her composure. She cald herself and said slowly, "Since Mayor Chen has presented the so-called irrefutable evidence, let everyone take a look."
Chen Mingguo was slightly surprised that Tang Yung remained so calm at this point. Adjusting his glasses, he instructed the secretary taking notes, "Pass these photos around for everyone to see."
The secretary stood up, glanced at Tang Yung, hesitated for a mont, and then distributed the photos.
Upon viewing the photos, the committee mbers started whispering among themselves.
"I don't believe Secretary Tang would accept bribes; this is clearly a false accusation."
"Secretary Tang has done so many practical things for Jiangbei City over the years. I also don't believe she'd do such a thing."
"Secretary Tang has done a lot of good for the citizens of Jiangbei City, but people do change..."
There was quite a bit of discussion below, with varying opinions. However, most committee mbers still supported Tang Yung, refusing to believe she had done such a thing.
After all the committee mbers had seen the photos, Tang Yung tapped the table with her finger and said, "As the City Committee Secretary of Jiangbei City, I will remain silent on this matter and request that the relevant departnts investigate the issue. anwhile, I hereby formally announce that until this matter is thoroughly investigated and my na is cleared, I will temporarily step down from all my duties."
By saying this, Tang Yung effectively announced her temporary resignation as City Committee Secretary, prompting Secretary Xu to imdiately stand and say, "Secretary Tang, you can't do that. Even if an investigation is opened, you're still the City Committee Secretary."
Tang Yung softly smiled, showing neither discontent nor distress, and said, "Secretary Xu, there's no need to say more. I have made up my mind; I will report to the Provincial Committee, and that's settled. Please continue the eting; I will go now."
The committee mbers all watched as Tang Yung walked out of the office, and no one spoke a word.
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