In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

The words of Secretary Han from Xiaoshiqiao Town silenced Chen Jingcheng.

No wonder all the reports have come to nothing.

It turns out that Yang Gui's elder brother is the deputy secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Indeed, the Discipline Inspection Commission is responsible for investigating leading cadres, and who wouldn't give them some face if they were leading cadres?

Chen Jingcheng looked at Secretary Han and said in a deep voice, "Even so, so what? Even if Village Chief Yang's elder brother really is the deputy secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, would he really break the law for his brother?"

"As the deputy secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission, he should understand even better what party discipline and national law are."

"I simply don't believe he would break the law for Yang Gui."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Han burst into laughter.

Yang Gui looked at Chen Jingcheng with a mocking expression and shook his head, saying, "Director Chen, you're still too young. What do you mean by breaking the law and violating regulations?"

"Don't officials have relatives? Don't they have any sense of kinship or favoritism?"

"Besides, who gets to decide what constitutes illegal or disorderly conduct?"

"My brother is the deputy secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission. He's in charge of dealing with violations of laws and regulations. He says whoever violates laws and regulations is the one who has committed the violation. Do you understand?"

That's really true.

Chen Jingcheng said in a deep voice, "Who is your brother? Does he know you're doing this?"

"Furthermore, you have repeatedly refused to grant Elder Yang Gen his minimum living allowance, and your appeals and reports have repeatedly gone unanswered. Could it be that your brother, who is the deputy secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission, helped you with this?"

"You think you can control everything?"

"Aren't you afraid that doing this will cause trouble sooner or later?"

At this moment, Yang Gui had his hands in his pockets, looking quite arrogant.

It seemed that they had already won after seeing Chen Jingcheng speak like that, because Chen Jingcheng had no other choice but to let out a helpless roar.

"You can find out who my brother is by asking around. There is only one deputy secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection with the surname Yang. Similarly, there is only one deputy secretary from Linchuan County."

"As for what you said, haha, Director Chen, I'll tell you straight up, that Yang Gen, he does indeed meet all the criteria for the minimum living allowance, but I'm just not going to give it to him. I'm going to torture him to death!"

"To put it bluntly, I'm just getting revenge on him, but what can I do? He can't do anything to me, and nobody can do anything to me."

"That old bastard is still alive, which is a favor I've done to him. The day I decide I don't want him to live anymore, he'll die a more gruesome death than anyone else. And after he dies, his mentally challenged son won't have an easy time either."

"Director Chen, I don't know what your relationship with Yang Gen is, but I'm making this clear today: you can't control Yang Gen's affairs, and nobody can. I'm telling you this!"

At this moment, when Yang Gui mentioned Yang Gen, he seemed to truly harbor deep hatred, and he didn't care about anything when he spoke.

In short, Chen Jingcheng couldn't control it, and nobody could control it either. He even said that he could make Yang Gen die whenever he wanted.

These are not words a village chief should say; even local bullies wouldn't act like this.

Secretary Han seemed to have thought of something, coughed, and then looked at Chen Jingcheng with a smile, "Brother Jingcheng, what's your decision?"

"Like I said, it's up to you."

"Take this money. We're friends now. Don't worry, Secretary Zhao won't forget about you in the future."

"But if you're unwilling, then you can't deny coming to Yangshulin Village to solicit bribes. There are so many of us here. You may not have any evidence, but we have all the witnesses and physical evidence."

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

Chen Jingcheng looked at the file folder in his hand, remained silent for a moment, and then laughed, "It seems I've been outmaneuvered by you all today, and I have no way to defend myself."

"If I don't agree to your demands, the moment I walk out of this door today will be the moment my reputation is completely ruined, right?"

Upon hearing this, Secretary Han smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right."

"On one side, they're on our side. Once you've taken the money, you'll have friends everywhere in Linchuan County. Secretary Zhao will also give you important positions. You'll have money, power, and a higher official rank. Your future will be limitless."

"If you choose the other side, you'll only be fulfilling your loyalty to Li Feitu, but in reality, he won't be moved at all; instead, he'll hate you to death."

"Because you will be disgraced, lose your job, or even be handed over to the judicial authorities and eventually imprisoned."

"And Li Feitu will lose all his prestige and leave in disgrace because of you. He will only hate you more."

"So, Brother Jingcheng, I believe you will make a clear choice."

Just then, the sound of vehicles could be heard outside.

Chen Jingcheng said in a deep voice, "My team members are back."

"I cannot agree to what you are asking for at the moment."

"I need time to think about it."

Upon hearing this, Yang Gui said coldly, "There's nothing to consider. Just tell me whether you agree or not."

Secretary Han shook his head and smiled, "Village Chief Yang, don't be in such a hurry."

"Director Chen is a smart man; he naturally knows what to do."

"Besides, this is such a big matter, we should give Director Chen some time. I believe Director Chen will understand."

After saying that, Secretary Han looked at Chen Jingcheng and smiled, "Director Chen, how about I give you a day to consider it?"

"If you're embarrassed about how to say it, that's simple too."

"If Yang Gui and his group's names are not mentioned in the county's official announcement within two days, then it means you have agreed."

"However, if Yang Gui and his group's names appear within two days, then I'm sorry, but the evidence of your soliciting bribes will be submitted to the county committee immediately!"

Chen Jingcheng gave Secretary Han a deep look, nodded, and said, "I understand."

After saying that, Chen Jingcheng looked at Yang Ruirui and the others who were walking in and said in a deep voice, "Let's go back, there's nothing else here."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ruirui paused for a moment, then quickly said, "Director Chen, we have already investigated and found that Grandpa Yang Gen's situation fully meets the requirements for applying for subsistence allowance. Moreover, his neighbors, relatives, and friends can all testify to this."

"Moreover, I have evidence to prove that the village chief deliberately made things difficult for old man Yang Gen."

However, Chen Jingcheng said coldly, "I understand the situation. Now, get back in the car."

"There's nothing else here, let's go back to the county town."

Yang Ruirui looked at Chen Jingcheng's expression and her face turned pale. She was also quite confused.

At this moment, Secretary Han and Yang Gui, who were standing in the village office, smiled at each other.

Chen Jingcheng's behavior clearly shows that he doesn't want to cause trouble.

This means they will definitely stand on their side.

This is wonderful news! It's fantastic news!

At this moment, Secretary Han and Yang Gui, along with other members of the village committee, appeared directly in front of Yang Ruirui and her group, as if deliberately establishing their authority.

Especially Yang Gui and the other village officials, they were all slumped over, it was obvious they had drunk quite a bit.

Yang Gui laughed heartily, put his arm around Chen Jingcheng's shoulder, and said loudly, "Good brother, I knew you wouldn't let me down."

"Come over often, let's have a good drink together, brothers, hahaha."

Secretary Han extended his hand and said with a smile, "Director Chen, then go back and get some rest."

"When I get to the county town, let's brothers have a good get-together."

This scene left Yang Ruirui and the others pale-faced, staring at Chen Jingcheng with disbelief.

It was as if Chen Jingcheng was no longer the Chen Jingcheng they knew.