The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 273: Many Interested Parties

Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Many Interested Parties

Ji Yang had grasped the entire situation and, though he felt stifled, he wasn’t particularly worried.

If it were before, Ji Yang might have been concerned about making a living after losing his job, but now he was wealthy and didn’t care much about the job.

Back in the village, it didn’t take long for several trusted associates to come and ask for details.

To their inquiries, Ji Yang appeared indifferent, looking at them he said, "I had a direct confrontation with the new Secretary at the meeting."

Ah!

Everyone hadn’t expected such a situation and were all stunned; this had never happened before.

Ji Yang didn’t divulge the specifics, knowing that everyone would soon find out.

After sending everyone off, Ji Yang sat smoking in his office, seriously considering what might happen next.

With this incident, he estimated his opportunity to go for further study would arrive quickly.

Today’s event wasn’t a result of impulsive action for Ji Yang; he had his own calculations. He wanted to use this opportunity to display his stance, to let everyone know he had been wronged in this matter.

If those people truly cared about him, they would certainly protect him.

Ji Yang was also betting, gambling on his worth in the eyes of some people, and looking to see everyone’s attitudes through this incident.

Ji Yang was prepared; if all else failed, he would just live off his current wealth without a care.

"Yang, did you go to the meeting today?" Chu Shuyuan’s phone call came through.

Ji Yang explained what had happened at the meeting.

After listening, Chu Shuyuan said, "Good, this might actually be a good thing. The thing is, everyone had made concessions over Wushu Village’s lucrative land, begrudgingly, and they didn’t know how to proceed. You’ve given them an opportunity, just watch how Lu Guojun’s issue is going to be blown out of proportion."

"I’ll probably be sent to some school for advanced study soon, right?"

"Advanced study isn’t necessarily bad. This is no longer just an issue between you and Lu Guojun but a struggle between several families, even between old and emerging families."

After chatting for a while, Ji Yang hung up. He knew that families like the Chu Family seemed to be gearing up for action.

It was a pity that he wouldn’t be able to take care of two other villages anymore.

Ji Yang really wanted to do some meaningful work, but it was unfortunate that circumstances kept arising, directing more of his energy towards dealing with these issues.

While Ji Yang was deep in thought, news of his face-off with the new County Party Secretary had spread.

Now, the whole county knew, and naturally, they were full of curiosity about such an unprecedented incident.

In a short period, everyone had their own thoughts. Ji Yang, just a Deputy County Chief, had clashed with the new leading official, and from what they learned, this new leader had quite the backing, being associated with a certain family from the Capital City.

This Ji Yang...

Many people were pessimistic about Ji Yang’s future.

Everyone knew Ji Yang was of humble origins, and even with some support, he couldn’t be compared to the well-established Lu Family. Under these circumstances, Ji Yang’s misfortune was a matter of time.

After understanding the whole situation, the crowd that usually lined up outside Ji Yang’s office for reporting suddenly dwindled a lot.

Though Qingyuan Village was under Ji Yang’s influence, and everyone was originally inclined to please him, now everyone was pessimistic about Ji Yang’s future. They opted to wait for the arrival of the new leader, and no one wanted to continue following Ji Yang any longer.

Ji Yang was unaware of the situation and hadn’t done much else over the last two days, simply commuting to and from work on time.

"Secretary Ji, the entire county is talking about your dispute with the new Secretary, and it has even reached other counties," Zhan Yongtao whispered to Ji Yang.

For Zhan Yongtao, he knew his place; his future lay with Ji Yang’s progress. If Ji Yang didn’t fare well, neither would he.

Hearing Zhan Yongtao’s words, Ji Yang gave him a glance, considering the arrangements after his own departure.

Zhan Yongtao had always followed him and was a capable individual. The past two days’ events had proven his loyalty.

With that in mind, Ji Yang said, "Yongtao, given these circumstances, I might be temporarily reassigned."

Zhan Yongtao’s expression changed, but he didn’t say anything.

Good temperament!

Ji Yang praised silently.

"Yongtao, there might be significant changes in Qingyuan Village, I can’t arrange anything for you right now, so you might have to endure some hardship for a while."

"Secretary Ji, no matter what, I’ll follow you!"

Ji Yang smiled and said, "I estimate I’ll be going for advanced studies for a while. If I get a new position afterwards and you still want to follow me, I’ll have you transferred over."

It was only because Zhan Yongtao had shown loyalty that Ji Yang hinted at this possibility.

Zhan Yongtao’s eyes brightened, realizing that Ji Yang was hinting he wouldn’t fall so easily.

"Secretary Ji, what do you need me to do?"

"Observe more, act less, just protect yourself."

Zhan Yongtao understood that he should watch who remained loyal to Ji Yang and nodded forcefully, "Please rest assured, Secretary Ji."