The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 196 Zhan Yongtao Decides to Take a Risk

Chapter 196: Chapter 196 Zhan Yongtao Decides to Take a Risk

Zhan Yongtao was a university graduate who made it into the civil service and basked in glory for a while, having once served as a secretary to a deputy county magistrate, who at that time had a great chance to become the county magistrate.

Just when Zhan Yongtao believed he had followed the right person, a corruption scandal brought the deputy county magistrate down, and subsequently, those from his faction were purged.

Zhan Yongtao had not spent much time with the deputy county magistrate and had not been involved in many affairs, so after the investigation cleared him, he returned to his post.

In an instant, the entire situation underwent a drastic change. The once-popular Zhan Yongtao now found himself suppressed everywhere. No longer could he serve as a secretary, and no one wished to employ him. Soon, he was transferred out of the office to a clean but insignificant agency and then quickly demoted to a party-government office in the township.

Zhan Yongtao understood well that many he had offended before were now settling scores with him in secret.

Even knowing this, Zhan Yongtao was helpless to do anything.

What drove Zhan Yongtao to despair even more was that his beautiful girlfriend soon broke up with him and threw herself into the arms of one of his subordinates, who once acted as his lackey and was now the secretary to the new deputy county magistrate.

Even in the township, Zhan Yongtao’s days were difficult; no one would employ his services.

After several years of hardship, Zhan Yongtao had become much more restrained and was no longer the impulsive person he once was.

Listening to the idle chatter of others, combined with his knowledge of many affairs in the township, Zhan Yongtao rapidly analyzed potential developments.

From what he had learned, it appeared that the new team in the township each had their own merits, especially several young masters, who were quite capable.

But years of experience gave Zhan Yongtao a clearer view of things. He knew that these young masters relied solely on their backgrounds and were not as powerful as they seemed.

Sure enough, as adjustments took place in the province, those everyone had high hopes for one by one headed to the provincial city, even those with connections in the city left.

So, who might have the potential to rise next?

For Zhan Yongtao, this matter was of great importance; he knew his chance might have come.

The time had come to take a gamble!

Zhan Yongtao was aware that others were unlikely to employ him, so his choice must also be one where the other party saw value in him.

After analyzing several leaders, one man entered Zhan Yongtao’s sights.

Ji Yang!

As for this new township leader, the people from the underground organization in the township had also discussed him. In their view, the township leader was someone who had ascended to his position by relying on connections, and there were rumors that he had the Chu Family backing him.

Now there was news from the province suggesting the Chu Family might not fare well any longer, with their influence in the province greatly diminished.

If that was the case, Ji Yang would have lost his backing.

At first, Zhan Yongtao was hesitant, knowing his own situation; this could be his last shot in his official career. If he failed, he would never have the chance to recover.

With that in mind, Zhan Yongtao picked up his teacup and took a large sip, suppressing the restless mood within him.

A sudden memory flashed through Zhan Yongtao’s mind—the day he witnessed several young people from the provincial city secretly meeting Ji Yang.

As a university graduate from a provincial college, Zhan Yongtao immediately recognized the girl, having once casually heard a roommate mention her. According to that roommate, the Sun Family wielded considerable power.

Upon seeing that girl appear in Huancheng Township, Zhan Yongtao sensed that her arrival was not an ordinary affair.

At that moment, Zhan Yongtao had dialed his former roommate’s number again.

Although everyone had diverged on their own paths after graduation, that roommate came from some family background, knew many high-ranking officials, and was in different circles. He had some knowledge of Sun Xiaoxiao’s background.

Indeed, after making the call, the roommate informed Zhan Yongtao of a situation: not only did Sun Xiaoxiao have certain connections in the province, but it was said that her real influence was in Capital City.

The roommate didn’t fully understand Sun Xiaoxiao’s situation, but the mere fact that her real influence lay in Capital City shocked Zhan Yongtao.

If that was the case, then did Ji Yang, whom everyone thought to rely on the Chu Family, have other unknown details to his story?

The more Zhan Yongtao thought about it, the more he felt the possibility was very real. If Ji Yang had other support, he definitely would not fall.

Now Ji Yang had very few people he could utilize. If Zhan Yongtao were to side with Ji Yang at this time, could he perhaps have a chance to flourish?

Zhan Yongtao felt he might have stumbled upon a significant secret.

Looking towards those in the offices, hearing their analyses, Zhan Yongtao knew that several of them were the makers of people.

It seemed the time had come to make up his mind!