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Chapter 213 - 213 204 201 Yan Bu'er's Indignation

213: Chapter 204 Chapter 201: Yan Bu’er’s Indignation 213: Chapter 204 Chapter 201: Yan Bu’er’s Indignation Soon, dish after dish filled the private room.

Liu Jiangqiu took the lead in raising his glass and declared, “Colleagues, once again, let us raise our glasses to the innocence of Secretary Jiang!”

“Cheers!” Everyone raised their glasses, their faces betraying insincere smiles.

Having narrowly escaped disaster, Jiang Zhonggen saw through the superficiality, recognizing the malevolence lurking behind each phony mask.

Glasses clinked, the toasting went around in turns.

After three rounds of drinks, Liu Jiangqiu finally got to the heart of the matter.

With flushed face, he lifted his glass, walked up to Jiang Zhonggen, and chuckled, “Secretary Jiang, having worked with you for four years, it is hard to let go.

Now that you are being transferred to the Provincial Committee, it is a good thing.

Brother, I wish you well.

Here’s to you, wishing you smooth sailing on your journey to the Provincial Committee.”

“Hehe, Secretary Liu, you misunderstand!” Jiang Zhonggen smiled lightly and replied, “I have decided to ask the Provincial Committee to forgo my appointment and to select someone more capable than me from other cities in the province.

As for me, I would rather stay and continue my duty in Jianghuai City.

After this incident, I’ve realized a lot.

Be it money or power, human desires are boundless.

This time, I want to settle down thoroughly and then do some meaningful things for the people of Jianghuai City!”

Jiang Zhonggen’s statement rendered the lively private room suddenly silent, eerily so.

One could even hear a pin drop.

Some, who were about to sip their drinks, were stunned by his words.

What is Jiang Zhonggen planning?!

This question popped into everyone’s minds—not because his statement was particularly stirring, but because it was unfathomable.

Most people would rejoice at a promotion, itching to assume their new post.

Instead, Jiang Zhonggen was proposing not to take up the position.

If that were the case, wouldn’t Liu Jiangqiu’s aspiration to become the top leader be dashed?

Suddenly, everyone in the room began recalibrating the pros and cons.

Whether it was Jiang Zhonggen or Liu Jiangqiu as the top leader, it didn’t make much difference to them.

It was merely a matter of where one stood.

In the political arena, standing on the wrong side could lead to a gruesome end—a truth proven time and again throughout history.

Tick, tick…

The Vacheron Constantin on Liu Jiangqiu’s wrist kept ticking.

That sound marked thirty seconds had passed in the quiet atmosphere.

Liu Jiangqiu immediately laughed heartily, “Haha… that’s great, just great!”

“What’s so great?” Jiang Zhonggen wondered inwardly.

He had just scanned the room, observing all expressions—the full spectrum of human emotions, joy, anger, sorrow.

Some were cheerful, others distressed, but Jiang Zhonggen acted as if nothing had happened.

“This way, Secretary Jiang can stay, and we can work together again.

Moreover, the people of Jianghuai City can continue to have you as their fine secretary!” Liu Jiangqiu was ‘ecstatic’.

However, his smiling eyes were filled with anger.

If Jiang Zhonggen stayed, wouldn’t he always be second in command, forever unable to rise?

This would prevent him from carrying out many of his plans.

“Not at all!” Jiang Zhonggen immediately shook his head, “I am just an ordinary man.

Vice Secretary Liu, you flatter me too much.”

“Secretary Jiang, you truly are a good secretary.

I said it, how could a man like Secretary Jiang be placed under double regulation?”

“Indeed, indeed!”

The crowd fervently discussed, each one outdoing the others in shameless flattery.

This is the officialdom, this is a hypocritical world.

Once you enter this realm, you must learn to accept certain things.

Even if you cannot accept them, in the end, you simply must.

…

In the headquarters of the Flame Dragon Gang, inside a certain building.

Yan Bu’er sat firmly in his office, having just heard the news of Jiang Zhonggen’s release.

Suddenly, Yan Bu’er became panicked.

He had thought Jiang Zhonggen would be permanently downed, as no one had ever escaped from the hands of the Disciplinary Inspection Committee before.

However, Jiang Zhonggen was certainly the first.

“Dammit, how could this happen, why was Mr.

Jiang released!” Yan Bu’er clenched his teeth, sitting at his desk, the dim light casting an even more sinister shadow on his face.

On the floor, objects capable of being smashed were already shattered into pieces.

His subordinates stood before Yan Bu’er with heads bowed, not daring to look up, fearful of provoking his wrath.

“Boss, if I may say, we might as well just finish him!” One little brother immediately stepped forward.

“You think it’s that simple?” Yan Bu’er glared at him and said, “Do you think Jiang Zhonggen is Ye Chen?

Jiang Zhonggen is the City Secretary, an imperial official.”

“Brother, didn’t you say you wanted to deal with Ye Chen?

Recently, Ye Chen has been really active!” A little brother immediately asked curiously, “Hasn’t the assassin started to move?”

“How would I know!” Yan Bu’er frowned, originally thinking Elder Mian Xu had already made a move.

To his surprise, Elder Mian Xu had not made any movement yet.

Yan Bu’er decided to wait another week, and if Elder Mian Xu still hadn’t made a move, then he would signal to notify Elder Mian Xu and ask him in person to clarify.

The little brother immediately bowed his head, not daring to look up.

“Big brother, lately, Heavenly Reversal Gang’s influence has been expanding!” Another little brother stepped forward and said, “The Crown Prince in Southern City’s two territories have been occupied by the Heavenly Reversal Gang, and moreover, they are continuously expanding their turf.

They already have over two hundred followers.

If this continues, they’ll soon become a formidable opponent!”

“Yeah, big brother, Heavenly Reversal Gang is growing too fast.

At this rate, they might surpass us soon!” The other little brothers nodded.

“Hmph, think of a way to discipline them!” Yan Bu’er coldly smirked and said, “Find a little brother later and go set a fire at that casino in University City.

It would be best if a few people died; that way, their casino will not only be shut down, but also the heads like Feng Zhi Xiao will be arrested.”

“Alright!” The little brothers cheered upon hearing this.

“Big brother, what about Jiang Zhonggen?” the little brothers inquired curiously.

“That’s not your concern anymore, just focus on your own tasks!” After saying this, Yan Bu’er immediately chased all the little brothers out.

But he himself personally called Liu Jiangqiu to inquire about the situation at University City Casino.

As soon as the call connected, Liu Jiangqiu’s low voice came through.

“Secretary Liu, what exactly is happening?” Yan Bu’er hurriedly asked, “How did Jiang Zhonggen get rescued?”

“Don’t worry, he won’t last more than a few days before he leaves,” Liu Jiangqiu spoke coldly from the bathtub, a naked woman massaging his entire body.

Holding the phone tightly, Liu Jiangqiu coldly said, “Most of the forces now are mine.

Even if Jiang Zhonggen has great power, he needs people to enforce it, right?

If no one enforces his authority, then he will have to leave obediently.”

“Right!” Yan Bu’er nodded immediately, and then whispered, “What about the turf in University City?

When will you help me sort it out?”

“Let’s not rush that, as long as Jiang Zhonggen hasn’t left, there are many things I can’t do,” Jiang Zhonggen quickly responded.

In the end, their conversation led nowhere, and after hanging up, Yan Bu’er’s face turned grim.

Gritting his teeth, he muttered, “This old fox Liu Jiangqiu seems to be much craftier than Jiang Zhonggen.

I need to reconsider whether to keep cooperating with Jiang Zhonggen.”

…

Early in the morning, Ye Chen went out for a run in his sportswear.

The end of November mornings were still quite chilly, and the cold wind made pedestrians pull up their collars.

But Ye Chen felt warm all over, running several laps around the neighborhood and feeling as if he was overflowing with energy.

Just as he was about to take the last lap, his phone in the pocket started vibrating frantically.

His left eyelid twitched violently as he quickly took out his phone.

It displayed a call from Liu Momo.

“Brother Chen, come quickly, something has happened, hurry!” Liu Momo shouted urgently.

“Momo, calm down, tell Brother Chen what happened?” Ye Chen tried to stabilize Liu Momo’s emotions.

“Brother Chen, oh God, this morning when I left home for the hospital, my mom was nearly gone, please hurry!” Liu Momo screamed.

Stunned by the news, Ye Chen didn’t hesitate, immediately hanging up the phone and without even washing up, jumped into his car.

The small Oto spun 180 degrees on the ground before speeding out of the neighborhood.

The security guard at the neighborhood’s entrance was shocked, cursing at Ye Chen’s retreating figure, “Rushing to your death or what!”

Ye Chen sped all the way, and fortunately, it was just seven in the morning, barely dawn, with few cars and people on the road.

Therefore, it didn’t take long for him to reach Jianghuai City Hospital.

In the blink of an eye, he had already rushed into the hospital.

However, to his surprise, both Liu Momo and Mrs.

Liu were not in the ward.