Chapter 89 That's Not Necessarily True

  (Seeking collection)

  Zheng Gaofeng saw that the atmosphere was already sufficient, and the ambiance had been built up to a certain extent. The attention of several people was firmly focused on him. Only then did he lower his voice, glance at the three of them, and say with a complacent expression: "Do you know why Jian Zhiqiu doesn't like Zhong Hanyun? Because Zhong Hanyun had an affair with his wife!"

  "Ah?!" Liu Siyuan and Shen Yiyi almost shouted out at the same time. Only Ouyang Qian's small face was tense, seemingly not having a good feeling about this matter.

  "Hey, have you guys seen Zhong Hanyun?" Zheng Gaofeng asked. Shen Yiy and Liu Siyuan nodded, while Ouyang Qian shook her head - as if she hadn't seen him before. Zheng Gaofeng chuckled and his chubby face jiggled with the movement. He continued: "Since Ouyang hasn't seen him, let me introduce you briefly. This guy is a natural-born pretty boy, with a delicate face like a little white lotus flower, and a sweet mouth to boot - a standard ladies' man, a killer of young girls." Shen Yiy nodded in agreement on the side. Zheng Gaofeng went on: "In comparison, Old Jian is someone you've all seen before. He looks just like a woman, with a pale face and no mustache - one look at him and you can tell there's something wrong with him. And indeed, after some investigation, it turned out that he really doesn't have what it takes in that department. I heard he's a quick draw, finishing the deed in under a minute. His wife is now over thirty, in her prime years - how could she tolerate this? It's like being a widow while still alive. So when this affair happened, it was only natural. And then Zhong Hanyun took advantage of the situation and did his thing several times. The truth eventually came to light, and Old Jian even caught them red-handed."

  Liu Siyuan asked strangely: "After he found out, why didn't he take that Zhong Hanyun? Not everyone can wear this green hat."

  Zheng Gaofeng smiled and said: "Because Zhong Hanyun is Old Fan's man, he doesn't dare to move."

  Liu Siyuan still looked incredulous: "In any case, County Magistrate Jian is the number one person in the county government and the second most important figure in the county... something like this has happened..."

  "Secretary Fan is very powerful." The speaker was Shen Yiy, unlike Liu Siyuan who stayed in Beixi Town all day, she worked at the county committee every day, and her understanding of Fan Yuguo was obviously much more than Liu Siyuan.

  According to her introduction, the county party secretary is a very magical position in the Republic. There is a saying that the county party secretary is the most centralized power position in the entire Republic, without exception. Although the level is not high, it's just a deputy departmental level, but the power is quite large, and all aspects of a county can be managed, with fewer constraints. In terms of this centralization, even provincial party secretaries and municipal party secretaries are not as powerful as him.

  So almost all county party secretaries are very powerful, but Secretary Fan is obviously a particularly extreme case, that is to say, more ruthless and overbearing than the average county party secretary. For example, it's not unusual for a secretary to take charge of personnel matters, but other county party secretaries usually only focus on appointing department-level cadres within the county, such as the head of the township party committee or the head of the county bureau, and occasionally pay attention to some deputy department-level appointments, such as the deputy secretary of the township party committee or the deputy director of the county bureau. But Secretary Fan is different, he personally oversees almost every appointment at the deputy department level in the county, and sometimes even doesn't let go of section-level cadres.

  In addition, Fan Yugun has been in charge of Cheng'en County from county magistrate to current county party secretary for nearly a decade, resulting in almost all department-level cadres in the county being his direct or indirect confidants, with absolute say in the county, including other county party committee members such as Jian Zhiqiu who are nominal.

  Here is the translation:

  "Take a specific example, last month, the county party committee organization department director Liu Dayuan wanted to arrange a deputy position for his relative, and he had to ask Fan Yugun for instructions, it must be signed by him. The organization department director was so embarrassed, Old Liu also endured what ordinary people could not endure." Shen Yiyin said with a slightly contemptuous expression: "Now, in the whole county, probably only Gaofeng and the head of the People's Armed Department, Lengfeng, dare to express different opinions."

  Liu Siyuan fell silent for a moment before speaking: "I now understand Zheng Ge's difficulties. After all, our previous ideas were not wrong. It seems that the only one who can stand up and challenge his authority is Jian Xianchang."

  Zheng Gaofeng chuckled and said, "That's right, Jian Zhiqiu is not a simple person. I always feel that he has just as much bad water in his belly as Old Huan. Before coming to Cheng'en County, he was the deputy secretary-general of the municipal party committee in Ziwei City. You also know that being a deputy secretary-general is a position that is neither high nor low, and it's very time-consuming and exhausting. I heard that Jian Zhiqiu has a good relationship with Secretary Zhang of the municipal party committee, so he got this opportunity to be transferred out and jump out of the municipal party committee compound."

  Zheng Gaofeng's expression turned solemn as he continued, "After taking office in Cheng'en County, Jian Zhiqiu was indeed the county magistrate and had the backing of the municipal party secretary. However, Old Fan was like Ge Langtai, only guarding power instead of money. So he could only endure until now. I reckon it's because Old Fan is also Secretary Zhang's person, so rather than competing with him, it's better to wait for Old Fan to vacate his position. Fortunately, Old Fan is almost at the end of his term, and after one more session, he'll be due to retire to the second line."

  Liu Siyuan suddenly felt a little unfamiliar with the fat man in front of him, anyway, they were familiar with each other. He couldn't help but sigh: "Zheng Ge has made quite some progress since he came to Cheng'en County, his analysis is very reasonable."

  The fat man's face turned slightly red as he stammered: "Actually, it was Tian Fang who analyzed it with me."

  Shen Yiyiy smiled and said: "Gao Feng, don't be too modest, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's continue to chat about Mayor Jian."

  Liu Siyuan nodded and returned to the original topic: "Jian Zhiqiu is right in thinking so, it's not wise to fight with Secretary Fan in Cheng'en County. It seems that we have no choice for now."

  Shen Yiy said, "Fortunately we have Zhong Hanyun. Think about it, if Zhong Hanyun becomes a Standing Committee member, he will definitely become even more arrogant and unscrupulous. And his appearance at the Standing Committee meeting is an insult to Lao Jian. I don't believe he can tolerate it for long."

  Zheng Gaofeng nodded and said, "Yiyiyu was right, last time when we were nominating, I voted for Siyuan, at that time only Leng Secretary and Old Jian supported him. It can be seen that Old Jian couldn't bear it anymore. This green hat is really not something ordinary people can tolerate, haha."

  Liu Siyuan thought for a moment and said: "I think Fan Secretary is not stupid either, he will definitely do ideological work..."

  Shen Yiyiy shook her head and smiled: "It's easy to say, but how do you actually do the work? Should I tell Lao Jian that his green hat looks good? Or should I let Zhong Hanyun bring some gifts over to apologize?"

  Liu Siyuan and Zheng Gaofeng also smiled, indeed this contradiction is impossible to reconcile.

  Zheng Gaofeng said, "Next Monday, the municipal government will hold a standing committee meeting. Siyuan, don't be angry. Although we nominated two names, to be honest, the position of Standing Committee member will definitely go to Zhong Hanyun. Once he takes office, I'll go and sound out Old Jian's views."

  "That's not necessarily true." A cold voice came, and it was Ouyang Qian who spoke. She had been silent until now. "Who told you that just because that little white face Zhong something or other is here, he'll definitely be able to take the position?"

  A few words were said with an overbearing tone, instantly stunning Zheng Gaofeng and Shen Yiyi who were unprepared.

  It's just as well someone is used to her irregular volcanic eruptions.

  "Hehe, I've only been in the regular course for more than half a year, it's impossible to be promoted to deputy director." Liu Siyuan turned his head to comfort her, while gently stroking her little head.

  "It's not that simple, this is a provincial policy requirement to increase grassroots work at the county level, and making an exception for a county committee member is perfectly fine and doesn't violate organizational principles." Ouyang Qian said, although she let him touch her head, but her words were unyielding.

  It turns out that this is still Liu Siyuan's first time to deeply feel that she is the daughter of the Minister of Organization Department, and she really doesn't know much about the Organization Department and officialdom.