The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 359: A Change of Fortune

Chapter 359: Chapter 359: A Change of Fortune

Mo Chengguo and his group became the center of attention. As they entered, the officials began to gather around them and engage in conversation.

Mo Chengguo and his compatriots were pleased with this reception from the officials, laughing and joking loudly with them and creating a very pleasant atmosphere.

Liu Chenjiang also observed for a while and, not detecting anything unusual, smiled. He had planned today to undermine Ji Yang’s authority while Ji Yang arranged work tasks, to show that being a county chief wasn’t enough to handle affairs in Chunshui County effectively without their support; without them, the county chief was nothing.

Deputy County Chief Xu Linping also chatted and laughed with a smile on his face. They were all in the same circle, enjoying various privileges, and everyone was satisfied with their official positions in Chunshui County.

As far as the lives of the ordinary people were concerned, these officials felt no need to inquire; they believed that as long as they could satisfy their superiors, that was enough.

When Wu Dahui entered, he looked around carefully. Today he had a premonition that something was going to happen, but he couldn’t pinpoint what it might be.

Wu Dahui, in charge of intelligence, had used his methods to contact some people. Unfortunately, this time Zhou Feng had brought personnel from Capital City and beyond to stir up trouble, so Wu’s contacts were clueless about these developments.

While Wu Dahui was making his observations, unbeknownst to him, a team of police had already charged into the vocational school, quickly taken control, and were now conducting a thorough search.

Other police units were also heading towards locations they had previously scouted.

The entire operation was unfolding in secret, and one by one, the strongholds of Chunshui’s powers were being penetrated.

"Why hasn’t County Chief Ji arrived yet?" Mo Chengguo became displeased when, after chatting for a while, Ji Yang still hadn’t appeared. He had given Ji Yang the courtesy of arriving early, and now Ji Yang hadn’t shown up yet, seemingly taking him for the top authority.

Mo Chengguo looked down on Ji Yang, seeing him as weak and easy to manipulate, with no real strength. Mo felt that with his own informants around Ji Yang, and Ji Yang not interfering with his affairs, it would be easy to bring Ji Yang under control. If not for needing to be cautious of higher-ups potentially arriving, Mo would have already made plans against Ji Yang.

Now that Ji Yang hadn’t shown up, Mo Chengguo privately thought that he needed to take control of Ji Yang first.

He glanced at Liu Piaoxue, who was checking the attendees, and frowned slightly when he didn’t get any news from her.

At that moment, Ji Yang walked in with large strides.

Following Ji Yang’s arrival, many looked at him mockingly, knowing him best for his reputation of being sexually indifferent.

Ji Yang, of course, didn’t pay any mind to their thoughts. With Chu Zhendong’s cooperation, Zhou Feng’s people were already in place. He had been waiting for these personnel to be ready.

Now that everyone was in position, Ji Yang was curious to see what their expressions would be later on.

Mo Chengguo and his group had intended to greet Ji Yang with a handshake and a show of warmth.

But they were surprised when Ji Yang went straight to the presiding table and sat down.

This...

Seeing Ji Yang’s demeanor, most were taken aback.

Mo Chengguo’s face immediately turned sour.

While everyone was in confusion, the doors, which were about to be closed, were pushed open again, and a squad of police officers, armed with weapons, walked in.

Wu Dahui and the others looked towards these newcomers, only to realize they were not the familiar faces they knew.

Mo Chengguo also noticed and frowned, as he was usually familiar with almost everyone in the political and legal systems, yet he didn’t recognize any of these officers.

What has happened?

The officials of Chunshui County turned to look at Ji Yang sitting there.

Ji Yang then spoke, "Comrades, the people who have arrived are from the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and the Provincial Public Security Department. Please remain in your places. If your name is called, please follow the officers and cooperate with their work."

Whoosh...

Everyone was shocked, and sweat began to appear on many foreheads.

In the past, they might have been somebody in the county, fearful of nothing. Only now did they realize that they were not fearless; they had merely not been confronted with fear yet.

Mo Chengguo and his group turned pale, aware of their own misdeeds that wouldn’t stand up to scrutiny and that all their wrongdoings would come to light if investigated.

Wu Dahui, who had been ostentatious before, suddenly collapsed, devoid of any courage to resist.

What surprised Mo Chengguo even more was seeing Liu Piaoxue leading some people in identifying the officials.

Some officers approached Mo Chengguo and his group directly.

Facing the pointed guns, they didn’t dare to resist at all.