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212: Chapter 203 Chapter 200: Anonymous Report 212: Chapter 203 Chapter 200: Anonymous Report “Secretary Liu, what do we do now?” everyone asked anxiously.

“Yes, now that Jiang Zhonggen is out, he will definitely seek massive retaliation!” other officials wiped the sweat from their brows.

Don’t be fooled by Jiang Zhonggen’s seemingly amiable exterior; to anyone he met, he might offer a smile, but everyone knew it was a smile that concealed a knife.

On the surface, Jiang Zhonggen might appear like a figurehead secretary, but at the very least, he held actual power.

A series of appointments and removals were in the palm of Jiang Zhonggen’s hand.

Liu Jiangqiu’s prestige was built on his support from a group of Jianghuai Party officials.

Once this foundation was gone, his power would shatter at the slightest touch.

“What’s the panic!” Liu Jiangqiu snorted lightly, “There is a head for every grievance, a debtor for every debt; they wouldn’t be able to pin anything on you.”

“Secretary Liu, we’re just worried for you!” everyone looked at Liu Jiangqiu.

“Don’t panic, based on the timeline, Liu Jiangqiu should have assumed his new role at the Provincial Committee yesterday but got delayed due to being taken away by the Disciplinary Inspection Committee; now that he’s back, he surely must be considering his move to the Provincial Committee,” Liu Jiangqiu said with a faint smile, “As long as he heads to the Provincial Committee, the reign over Jianghuai City will be ours.

Why worry?”

Everyone paused, seemingly in agreement with Secretary Liu’s reasoning—how had they let the current predicament cloud their vision?

Fortunately, Secretary Liu’s mind was clear.

Everyone hurried to flatter and outdo each other with loud praise.

The Minister of Propaganda, curious, asked, “Secretary Liu, but his start date has already passed; who’s to say he won’t stay in Jianghuai City a bit longer before leaving?”

“What does it matter!” Liu Jiangqiu grinned, “Tomorrow we’ll organize a farewell banquet for Secretary Jiang.

I don’t believe he won’t leave!”

“Right, right, just like that, I’m sure he will leave immediately!” everyone nodded in agreement.

Liu Jiangqiu then gave a few more instructions to everyone, insisting that no word must leak out, especially regarding the anonymous tip-off—there must be absolutely no trace revealed.

Jiang Zhonggen emerged from Jinsheng Hotel, his body steeped in the thick smell of smoke.

Having not bathed for several days, he would have reeked were it not for the air conditioning.

The constant smoking resulted in a lingering odor all over him.

At the time of his departure, his brother Jiang Wei and Jiang Zhonggen’s wife came to pick him up, as did the Police Chief Liu Qiang and Ye Chen, who had been a great help to Jiang Zhonggen.

As a staunch loyalist of Jiang Zhonggen, Liu Qiang decided to ignore Liu Jiangqiu’s warnings and still made his way to the entrance of Jinsheng.

“Secretary Jiang, congratulations!” Liu Qiang stepped forward and shook hands with him.

“Heh, it seems that in all of Jianghuai City, you’re probably the only one who would come to see me!” Jiang Zhonggen said with a faint smile.

His recent detention by the Disciplinary Inspection Committee had made him realize many things: power wasn’t important; money wasn’t important; what mattered were kinship and friendship.

After his release, it seemed as if Jiang Zhonggen had undergone a spiritual cleansing.

He resolved to start afresh, never again to engage in any act of betrayal against the Party and the nation.

“Secretary Jiang, after this incident, I believe you’ve come to understand a lot.

I hope you take care of yourself!” Ye Chen also stepped forward and shook Jiang Zhonggen’s hand.

Jiang Zhonggen looked intently at Ye Chen and said earnestly, “Indeed, I’ve come to understand a great deal.

Some things, if they’re mine, I can’t lose them; if they’re not, I can’t force them.

Xiao Ye, thank you for your help this time.

I apologize to you for my past deeds!”

“No need for apologies, from now on, you should live up to the expectations of Jianghuai City’s residents, and everyone who has supported you!” Ye Chen smiled.

Afterward, Jiang Wei drove Jiang Zhonggen away.

Liu Qiang gave Ye Chen a glance, realizing from their conversation that it was this previously unknown young man who had saved Jiang Zhonggen, rescuing him from the hands of the Disciplinary Inspection Committee—a feat arguably more impressive than saving a person from King Yan.

It was well understood that once the Disciplinary Inspection Committee detained someone, that person was utterly ruined.

However, Jiang Zhonggen had narrowly escaped.

“I know you!” Liu Qiang approached, offering Ye Chen a Furong King cigarette.

“And I know you!” Ye Chen replied with a light smile.

“Haha…” the two exchanged a knowing laugh, and with a single phrase, they understood much about each other.

Jiang Zhonggen’s return gave the people of Jianghuai City more fodder for discussion.

Whether it was Jiang Zhonggen or Liu Jiangqiu, the two were merely actors on the political stage.

Their tumultuous lives might have been thrilling to them, but to the citizens of Jianghuai, they were merely two performers on a stage.

So when Jiang Zhonggen broke free from the Disciplinary Inspection Committee, it was merely a surprise for the people of Jianghuai City.

After the surprise, life returned to normal, as though nothing had ever happened.

Liu Jiangqiu, who was initially poised for promotion following Jiang Zhonggen’s fall from grace, quickly took a tumble himself, reverting to his original position.

At the entrance of the City Government building, flags fluttered in the breeze as Liu Jiangqiu, leading a parade of officials, awaited Jiang Zhonggen’s arrival.

After a quick shower at home and having consoled his wife and children, Jiang Zhonggen rushed to the City Government building.

Now that he was back, there was a mountain of work awaiting him, not to mention a plethora of evidence requiring destruction.

Although he didn’t know that it was Ye Chen who had rescued him, Jiang Zhonggen had inwardly resolved to start anew and live a good life, to become a person useful to the party and the country.

“Secretary Jiang, it’s wonderful that you’re finally back!” Liu Jiangqiu, ‘overwhelmed’ with emotion, approached and gripped the hands of Jiang Zhonggen, who had just stepped out of his car, saying, “Without its leader, the dragons are headless, the government cannot function.

Now that you’re back, you can take charge of the work again.”

Surrounding them, a throng of media reporters gathered tightly, raising their cameras and continually snapping pictures.

“Ha, Vice Secretary Liu, we’re on the clock right now.

All this fuss you’re making is wasting taxpayers’ money, you know?” Jiang Zhonggen frowned.

Fortunately, he spared Liu Jiangqiu’s feelings and followed up with a smile, “Still, I have to thank you.”

“It’s nothing; as colleagues, it’s only natural for us to welcome you back and dust off the journey!” Liu Jiangqiu answered with a faint smile.

“Alright, everyone, back to work now!” Jiang Zhonggen said with a light smile.

“Secretary Jiang, we’ve prepared a feast at Jinsheng Hotel to welcome you back.

Please, Secretary Jiang, make your way over!” Liu Jiangqiu looked at Jiang Zhonggen with great respect, while the rest of the officials chimed in with smiles, “Yes, Secretary Jiang, please don’t let our kind intentions go to waste!”

Jiang Zhonggen was startled for a moment.

By the looks on their faces, he could tell they were up to no good.

Knowing full well that he had just been released from Jinsheng Hotel, they were still inviting him to dine there.

Particularly Liu Jiangqiu, as a political veteran with over ten years of experience, couldn’t possibly be ignorant of these matters.

There were certain taboos in the political sphere that demanded extra caution.

It made no sense for him to make such a glaring mistake.

If that were truly the case, then there was only one truth—Liu Jiangqiu was seizing the opportunity to challenge him.

Jiang Zhonggen smiled and said, “Fine, since everyone is so enthusiastic, it would seem unkind of me to refuse.

Today, I have narrowly escaped death and must be fated for future blessings.

I will pay out of my own pocket to treat everyone!”

After surviving so many storms, he truly couldn’t believe that Liu Jiangqiu, a mere backwoods politico, thought he could topple him, a member of the Central Army.

Liu Jiangqiu, now over forty, had climbed to his current position step by step, starting as a section chief of a factory in Jianghuai City and using his wits.

He had achieved success and fame.

However, human greed is boundless.

So, he started eyeing Jiang Zhonggen’s position, but the Provincial Committee decided to bring in a ringer from another city.

This greatly irritated Liu Junyuan.

“Ah, Secretary Jiang, you’re too generous.

We can’t have you spending your own money no matter what!” Liu Junyuan said with a light smile.

“Let’s go!” Jiang Zhonggen motioned with his hand.

Thereafter, the group got into the cars, which quickly turned out to be insufficient, prompting the government to dispatch more vehicles.

Altogether four sedans packed with over a dozen people raced toward Jinsheng Hotel.

It was only in the morning that Jinsheng Hotel had seen Jiang Zhonggen leave, and there he was arriving again in the afternoon.

The lobby manager was taken aback, unsure how to address him since Jiang Zhonggen had been placed under investigation and had yet to be reinstated.

“This…

Secretary Jiang, what is this about?” the lobby manager hurriedly inquired.

“Oh, Manager Zhang, prepare a private room for us.

Also, prepare a table of exquisite dishes; we’re here to welcome Secretary Jiang back and also to see him off!” Liu Jiangqiu replied with a light smile.

Hearing this, the lobby manager was instantly shocked—sh*t, it seemed that after escaping from the Disciplinary Inspection Committee’s clutches, Jiang Zhonggen was about to be promoted.

It looked like Jiang Zhonggen was indeed blessed after surviving great adversity.

In the future, he would have to cling tightly to this powerful figure.

“Right away!” the lobby manager nodded hurriedly, adding, “Additionally, I’d like to personally give Secretary Jiang a bottle of top-grade Moutai Wine, which my old man has secretly kept for twenty years.

I’ll present it to Secretary Jiang this time as a modest personal gift, hoping that Secretary Jiang will continue to rise in the ranks!”

“Ha ha, that’s very kind of you!” Jiang Zhonggen laughed heartily.

Subsequently, the group was promptly ushered into the private room.

The décor of the room was sumptuous without being ostentatious, exuding a homely warmth.

The room was not only equipped with a restroom but also a lounge and entertainment room, complete with poker, Mahjong, and other forms of entertainment.

A fifty-inch LCD TV adorned the wall, adding a touch of grandeur.

Everyone took their seats, and under the lobby manager’s earnest instructions, the chefs were especially motivated.

Furthermore, the dishes they ordered were expedited.

Those who had arrived before Liu Jiangqiu and the others had to wait in line as the chefs meticulously prepared the meal for Liu Jiangqiu’s party.