Transmigrated into a female-oriented novel, and put an end to the domineering CEOs all over the city

Old Fang knew perfectly well that these two had already raised the bar high with their back-and-forth singing, and if he didn't take the bait, it would make him seem like he was in the wrong position.

But you can't accept it too readily; you have to leverage your strengths and clear yourself of any potential problems first.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and chuckled as he put it down, his tone as if he were chatting casually.

"You know, a deputy mayor, a provincial-level cadre, usually stays in the city, right? I don't have much contact with him usually, and the city mainly manages his work."

He first outlined the timeline, explaining that he wasn't familiar with this person and that his usual behavior was none of his business.

The provincial government only handles the business; the people are under the jurisdiction of the municipal party committee. Don't push the blame onto me if something goes wrong.

Then he changed the subject, his tone becoming more serious: "But since Lao Lu brought it up, then we should investigate and handle it accordingly. I have no problem with that; I will fully cooperate and follow the procedures wherever they take me. I will absolutely not cover up for anyone."

This is a way of expressing support, making a show of force, and using the phrase "fully cooperate" to indicate that while they support the cause, they are just following along and will never be a key player.

After saying that, he added with a chuckle:

"But to be honest, provincial leaders have limited contact with cadres at the prefecture and city level. They are mainly managed by the municipal party committee. I suggest that we let the Hao City municipal party committee take a stance first, see how things go, and then decide what to do."

These words were a kind reminder from the old non-stick pan owner.

Whoever's person is responsible, let's pass the buck back to Hao City and let the Hao City Municipal Committee make its stance first, to see if the city will protect him or push him away.

If they are protecting him, it means that this line still has roots in Hao City, and the Hao City municipal party committee should be dealt with first.

If we cut him off, then it's simple; we can just take him down and investigate him however we need to.

After listening, Zhang Beishan nodded slightly and mentally reviewed the three people's opinions.

Lu Feng wanted to investigate thoroughly, and he supported Lu Feng's opinion because Fu Ming was simply outrageous.

A deputy director-level official, relying on some powerful connections, dared to bully the deputy secretary of the provincial party committee. It's utterly lawless. If everyone does this, what will become of us?

If his family accidentally offends this Young Master Jiang one day, will he also be warned by this deputy mayor?

As for Lao Fang's statement about needing to test whether the Hao City Municipal Committee would protect him...

Zhang Beishan felt that Lao Fang sometimes lacked decisiveness.

If there's one of these cadres, he'll beat them up; if anyone dares to protect them, he'll beat them all up!

However, since Lao Fang has cleared himself of any wrongdoing and does not oppose a thorough investigation, the three of them are aligned in their goals, and all that remains is to follow the procedures.

He put down his teacup and concluded, "Okay, since everyone agrees, then it's settled."

"However, this matter cannot be decided by a small group of people. Next time we go to the meeting, we should add this topic so that everyone can discuss it and make a collective decision."

"I'll have the Discipline Inspection Commission prepare the materials thoroughly and try to get them approved at the Standing Committee meeting in one go, without delay."

This means that the direction is set at a small meeting, the results are determined at a large meeting, and no loopholes are left in the process. At the same time, the risk of "decision-making at a small meeting" is offset by "going to the Standing Committee".

If anyone brings up this occasion later, Zhang Beishan shrugs and says: "The three of us just chatted for a bit today."

The final decision rests with the provincial committee; it's a collective decision.

As for the materials from the Discipline Inspection Commission...

He personally oversaw it; how could it not be solid?

If this isn't done thoroughly, then replace it with someone who is thorough in their work.

As for Fu Ming's request...

Lu Feng will not go to see him, nor will he use his power to make the other party come to see him.

Because this matter is no longer a private matter, and a small-time Karami of this level is not worth his personal attention.

The provincial discipline inspection commission acted swiftly, launching a preliminary investigation into Fu Ming of Hao City on the same day.

The investigation team began secretly collecting his bank statements, real estate and business registration information, as well as project contracts, invoices and other related documents.

At the same time, they privately sought out relevant insiders and business partners for talks.

A few days later, at the Standing Committee meeting.

When discussing the topic of "further strengthening organizational discipline," Zhang Beishan said:

"Recently I have noticed a phenomenon: some comrades, after staying in their positions for a long time, are prone to developing a misconception that the weight of their words is no longer given by the organization, but rather earned by themselves."

"This illusion is dangerous."

At this point, he glanced around.

The people present straightened their backs a bit, their faces remaining expressionless.

They already knew, to some extent, who the person Lao Zhang was referring to was.

Zhang Beishan continued, "Because once you feel that what you say represents your personal weight, you will start using it to deal with things that are not your responsibility."

"Then you are no longer fulfilling your duties; you are squandering the trust the organization has placed in you. I hope that when you go back, you will convey this message to your respective areas of responsibility."

"Finally, I feel it is necessary to clarify here that on matters of principle, there is no distinction between what is more or less important, only between what is right and what is wrong."

"If a comrade feels that he can use his public office to serve his personal relationships, then he is no longer just a comrade who has made a mistake, because he has already stood on the opposite side of our work."

"When the organization gets things done, it doesn't show favoritism, but it does follow procedures. We follow the procedures exactly as they are. We execute the procedures to the next step. I hope everyone will take this as a warning."

Zhang Beishan's words, though not explicitly named, were all pointed at and resonated with the audience.

The seasoned shrewd individuals present glanced at each other, and since the second and third-ranked leaders hadn't spoken, they knew that the top three had already decided on the tone.

Thinking of this, the Organization Minister was the first to speak: "Secretary Zhang, I completely agree. Every step a cadre takes to reach their current position is the result of the organization's cultivation."

"Any cadre, no matter how capable or what their background is, should be stopped and investigated if they go beyond the proper procedures."

"After I get back, I will reiterate the requirements for the daily management and supervision of cadres to my colleagues in the department..."

The provincial discipline inspection commission secretary said, "What the secretary just said is very important..."

"Please rest assured, everyone here, there are no exceptions when it comes to discipline. I will carefully review the issues and leads that have been raised, and we will follow all the necessary procedures without fail."

It means: Fu Ming's case is in my hands, it's stable, there won't be any problems, you can rest assured, I won't let things fall apart, at the same time I will handle it discreetly and won't escalate it, but I won't let it go easily either. I will use procedures to ensure that the tone you set is implemented.

The other old foxes also used extremely polite methods to show that they understood, while absolving themselves of any responsibility, and finally, they didn't forget to express their stance in front of the secretary.

No one's name was mentioned during the entire meeting, but everyone knew clearly who Zhang Beishan was referring to and how they should respond.

At the same time that Fu Ming called Lao Lu, his secretary, Xiao Li, was also busy.

Secretary Li, in his thirties, wore silver-rimmed glasses, had his hair neatly combed, wore a sharp suit, and had shiny leather shoes. He exuded the energy and spirit of a mayor's secretary.

He was sitting in his office, legs crossed, phone in hand, a look of self-satisfaction on his face.

Mayor Fu just instructed him to call President Zhou of Badu University and deal with that female teacher surnamed Fang.

He's good at this job.

As Mayor Fu's secretary, he has helped deal with many similar troublesome matters over the years.

Some are corporate executives, some are school teachers, some are naive media reporters, and some are grassroots cadres.

Anyway, once Mayor Fu makes a phone call, and then he makes another, the people below have no choice but to obey.

This is the taste of power.

He cleared his throat and dialed the number of President Zhou of Badu University.

The phone rang a few times before being answered.

"Hello, is this Principal Zhou? I'm Secretary Li, the secretary to Mayor Fu of Hao City," Secretary Li said, her tone arrogant.

So what if he's a university president? He's just a lousy teacher, but he's the deputy mayor's secretary.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then, a slightly gentle middle-aged male voice rang out: "Hello, Secretary Li, what can I do for you?"

Secretary Li didn't waste time with pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Principal Zhou, it's like this, Mayor Fu has learned that your school has a female teacher surnamed Fang."

"She is Lu Jingxiu's mother."

He paused deliberately at this point, giving the other person some time to process his words, before continuing:

"Mayor Fu means that this teacher's family situation is quite complicated. His family members have recently caused some trouble outside, which has had a negative impact."

"As for her, in terms of ideology and politics, she might be... well, not very strong."

"So, Mayor Fu asked me to tell you that perhaps the school should take a more proactive approach?"

Secretary Li paused, then continued meaningfully, "We should talk about things that need to be talked about and deal with things that need to be dealt with. This way, everyone can save face. Let's not wait until things escalate and get back to higher-ups, or things will become... difficult to handle."

After saying that, he leaned back in his chair, feeling a little smug.

See it.

What is hierarchy? This is what hierarchy is.

Mayor Fu can decide the fate of a university teacher with just one phone call.

With just one phone call from his secretary, Li, a university president could respond to every call.

The feeling of having control over other people's destinies is truly fascinating.

He could almost hear Principal Zhou's voice on the other end of the phone, filled with trepidation and repeated affirmations.