The Ambitions to Conquer the Official Career
Chapter 447

Chapter 447: 447

Ji Yang now understood the other party’s tactics, which, although primitive and unoriginal, had to be admitted as truly effective.

In the whole of Kuzhu Town, aside from people with other surnames, there were the Huang Family’s people, who were under control of Huang Song and his group. If they insisted on claiming he had done something with a certain woman, Ji Yang would be at a loss to defend himself. Once the rumor spread, it would be detrimental to him.

He could guess their strategy was to use this matter to threaten him into following their orders, effectively gaining leverage over him. They probably wouldn’t actually disclose the matter, but as long as they had the leverage, he might be compelled to do some things for them.

No wonder they were so enthusiastic today, insisting on toasting to him.

Right, those two officials from other surnames weren’t part of Huang Song’s group; they too had their own influence.

Thus, for Ji Yang, there were now opportunities to act.

Immediately afterward, Ji Yang abandoned these thoughts; he didn’t even know whether there was any connection between them. If there were, he could end up being trapped by them.

What to do?

The question that presented itself before Ji Yang was how to resolve the situation.

Ji Yang was clear in his mind that as long as he could obtain some evidence against them, he would be able to swiftly utilize strong forces to deal with them. In the face of powerful authority, they were really not that big of a deal.

However, he currently had no evidence at all. Even if he did get hold of some, in desperation, they might turn aggressive, and he might not even make it back to the county.

This was somewhat troublesome!

Ji Yang suddenly realized that his arrival had been a bit reckless.

But having come all this way, he needn’t be afraid of them.

While pondering over these matters, Ji Yang returned to where they were dining.

Looking around, it was indeed amusing; most people were passed out drunk.

Of course, there were also some staff who appeared to be in service, unsure of what to do.

The entire event today had taken everyone by surprise. While they intended to get Ji Yang drunk, instead, the township leaders themselves were the ones intoxicated.

Ji Yang glanced at Huang Song who also didn’t seem too well off, not collapsed but obviously muddled.

"Ji... Ji... Secretary... drink!"

It seemed Huang Song recognized Ji Yang and called out loudly.

A thought occurred to Ji Yang—Huang Song had the largest influence in the town and was scheming against him. Could he somehow be implicated in a mishap?

Ji Yang then thought about the complications that drinking could bring, naturally dismissing the idea. If the story got out that he went to the countryside for a lavish feast and caused the township party committee secretary to have an incident from drinking, his future career as an official would not be easy.

That wouldn’t be good!

Although he thought this way, Ji Yang still smiled and clinked bowls with Huang Song, and they began to drink again.

After becoming drunk, Huang Song really insisted on drinking with Ji Yang, leaving Ji Yang somewhat helpless.

Looking at the others, they too were half-drunk, and in their confusion, also wanted to drink with Ji Yang.

Suddenly, Ji Yang realized that Gao Changjun was looking at him and from his appearance, he seemed not to be drunk at all.

This kid was impressive!

Ji Yang hadn’t been relying much on him, but now he realized he had underestimated Gao Changjun.

Even so, even if he were sober, Ji Yang didn’t have any use for him anyway.

Nothing should happen in this alcohol-fueled situation, as it would be disadvantageous to him.

Ji Yang quickly discarded the idea of taking advantage of the current opportunity to deal with these people.

For the moment, Ji Yang really didn’t have a good plan.