The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 270: Confrontation

Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Confrontation

Ji Yang had realized by now that Comrade Lu Guojun held certain opinions about him, and this time, his arrival was clearly targeted at Ji Yang.

However, Ji Yang did not yet know why Lu Guojun insisted on targeting him specifically.

Faced with Lu Guojun’s confrontations, Ji Yang didn’t indulge him. Regardless of his background, since he had chosen to target Ji Yang, Ji Yang was ready to fight back.

Ji Yang thought about it; although the other party had a background, Ji Yang himself had some support and didn’t need to show any deference. He guessed that the young man was probably testing him.

Lu Guojun looked at Ji Yang again and said, "Ji Yang, now that I am here, I intend to correct some corrupt practices. I have heard some things about you in Capital City. I will ask the relevant departments to thoroughly inspect your financial transactions."

Ji Yang responded gravely, "My financial transactions are not the first you want to inspect, many have investigated them already, and the result is that I am a person of integrity. Meanwhile, Secretary Lu, the watch you’re wearing appears to be a luxury brand worth several hundred thousand. I wonder how much you earn a month? Even if you neither ate nor drank, I suppose you still couldn’t afford this watch, right? Also, those glasses you are wearing must be from a high-end brand as well, worth over ten thousand, I imagine? And, I also noticed the shoes you wore as you came in; they can’t be bought for less than a million. Such an expensive outfit, all told nearly a million. I would really like to know where your money comes from, Secretary Wen. I formally accuse Lu Guojun of financial misconduct and request the Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate him."

A stir erupted.

This was even more explosive than before. Everyone’s eyes widened.

Many people truly did not realize that Lu Guojun’s attire was so valuable until now, and all eyes were on him.

"Ji Yang, you!"

Lu Guojun was completely unprepared for Ji Yang to directly challenge him. Shaking with anger and pointing at Ji Yang, he was overwhelmed.

Ji Yang said, "Comrade Lu Guojun, I’m merely expressing my suspicions. The truth can be determined by an organizational investigation. I seriously doubt that those clothes were given to you by your family. If they were, then I suspect there is an issue with your family. And if they were gifts from someone else, then it suggests problems of collusion between officials and businessmen. As for your counter-claim that they’re knock-offs, that indeed needs professional verification."

"You!"

Lu Guojun was at a loss for what to do, pointing at Ji Yang, ready to charge and hit him but was restrained by others nearby.

"Comrade Lu Guojun, reason prevails everywhere, but without it, one can hardly move a step. If you have reason, speak with it. If not, don’t resort to violence at every turn. You’re a county party secretary, is this the extent of your capability? As for the questions about my financial transactions, I am sure of my innocence and welcome the organization’s investigation. Secretary Wen, since there is to be an investigation into me, I suggest also investigating this new secretary. Given the issues he has, he’s utterly unqualified to serve as the county party secretary."

Wen Chengming looked pained, sitting uncomfortably. He genuinely didn’t want to offend anyone, but Lu Guojun targeting Ji Yang on his arrival made Ji Yang’s retaliation unsurprising.

Whether or not Ji Yang’s counterattack was problematic was initially unclear, but given that Ji Yang had formally accused Lu Guojun of misconduct, it was now inevitable they proceed.

Everyone was speechless when Ji Yang took out his phone and started photographing Lu Guojun, especially focusing on the watch on his pointing hand.

"Comrade Ji Yang!" Wen Chengming realized this couldn’t continue.

Ji Yang stated, "I’m just taking a photo, which might help provide evidence for the Commission’s investigation."

"I’m going to kill you, I’ll kill you!" Lu Guojun was frenzied and tried to lunge at Ji Yang.

Several people held him back.

The situation left everyone with a wry smile, unsure of what to do next.

Ning Wuyu was utterly shocked, having never witnessed such an event before.

Meanwhile, Ji Yang appeared unbothered, having vented some frustration pent up for days. Knowing he would soon be transferred, he acknowledged that his efforts here had been in vain. Today, with this young man directly targeting him, Ji Yang was resolved to retaliate regardless of losing his official position.

Ji Yang then turned to Gui Xingping, the Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, "Secretary Gui, you represent the commission. I am officially reporting Lu Guojun for economic misconduct. I suspect his attire is worth nearly a million. You should immediately have his clothes photographed to keep evidence, otherwise he might change his outfit, and then everyone might think I was making false accusations."

Gui Xingping was visibly distressed; she really didn’t want to be involved in this matter, but now Ji Yang had dragged her into it.

Overwhelmed, she was unsure how to proceed.

Ji Yang then looked at Wen Chengming, "Secretary Wen, shouldn’t someone take a photograph?"

Now that Ji Yang had made an official accusation, Wen Chengming had to take it seriously. After a moment’s thought, he directed Gui Xingping, "Since Comrade Ji Yang has raised suspicions, you, as the dedicated commission staff, should follow his suggestion and take photographs."

Wen Chengming had already decided; this matter was bound to escalate, and when the higher-ups eventually inquired, he couldn’t claim ignorance. Better to secure the evidence now to extricate himself later.

"You..." When Lu Guojun heard Wen Chengming agree to the photographs, he couldn’t hold back anymore, and blood spurted from his mouth as he collapsed.