Inadequate ability is a common excuse in the political arena.

Zhou Nongxin was also surprised by this answer.

He quickly added, "Comrade Chen Fang, this is the organization's trust in you, and a test of your ability. You've refused without even considering it; this seems somewhat disrespectful to everyone present."

This sentence clearly meant to apply pressure.

Having Chen Fang take over the renovation of old residential areas also aligns with Peng Guoliang's interests.

So, he followed with, "Yes, Comrade Chen Fang, there's no need to decide right away. Take your time to consider it carefully, and you can reply to the organization whenever you're ready."

Since both the first and second leaders have the same idea.

This matter will go through even if Chen Fang doesn't agree.

It's just a question of time.

Chen Fang felt helpless.

He could only nod.

And said, "Alright then, since the leaders want to use this opportunity to train me, I, Chen Fang, can't let them down. I'll take on the task, but let's be clear: if anything goes wrong, I hope the leaders will be understanding."

Saying this was also giving himself a way out.

It seemed like Zhou Nongxin understood Chen Fang's concerns.

Zhou Nongxin smiled and said, "Comrade Chen Fang, since you are in charge of the old city district renovation work, the rest of us will only support your work and definitely won't hinder it, right, Secretary Peng."

This comment seemed to tell Chen Fang.

That he would not interfere or make life difficult for Chen Fang regarding this matter.

And the latter sentence seemed to warn Peng Guoliang not to do so either.

At this point.

Chen Fang was somewhat puzzled.

From Zhou Nongxin's perspective.

He neither hopes for the successful completion of the old city district renovation, nor for Chen Fang to smoothly pass through it, so why would he say such words?

Could there be deception elsewhere?

Peng Guoliang naturally understood the deeper meaning of Zhou Nongxin's words.

He snorted and said, "Rest assured, Mayor Zhou. The policy is formulated by me. Its implementation requires your city government's action. Since Comrade Chen Fang is willing to take on this work, my side will surely support him wholeheartedly."

"Good! Then this matter is settled."

Zhou Nongxin slapped his thigh.

Which finalized the decision.

Just as Chen Fang prepared to stand and leave.

Thud, thud, thud, a knocking sound came from the door.

Secretary of the Municipal Committee Deng Junfeng came in.

He said to everyone, "Leaders, the new Secretary of the City Government has arrived."

"Oh? So soon, let her come in then."

Peng Guoliang waved and said.

Deng Junfeng opened the door.

A graceful silhouette slipped in from outside.

Chen Fang inadvertently turned his head to look.

His whole being was stunned as if electrified.

"Let me introduce everyone, this is Comrade Li Weiyang, the newly appointed Secretary of the City Government office, and the first female Secretary in the history of Xiaxiang City. Everyone, please give a warm welcome!"

At Peng Guoliang's command, everyone applauded.

Seeing Xu Lianyun eagerly clapping, it's evident that Li Weiyang's sudden presence in Xiaxiang City was also orchestrated by that mysterious person.

My gosh!

Chen Fang truly felt incredulous inside.

One familiar face after another kept appearing.

And it was all done completely silently.

Without any forewarning.

Who on earth is capable of such things?

"Comrade Li Weiyang has always worked in the education system before. Prior to coming here, she was the Director of Qinghe City's Education Bureau. This transfer was a direct order from the province, with the intent of training Comrade Li Weiyang in our Xiaxiang City, so she could move to higher positions in the future."

Peng Guoliang continued.

At this point.

The more Chen Fang listened, the more confused he became.

When he knew Li Weiyang, she was the Deputy Director of Jinde County's Education Bureau.

After leaving the Education Bureau.

Chen Fang had no idea where Li Weiyang went.

When did she transfer to Qinghe City to become the Education Bureau Director?

And judging by Peng Guoliang's tone.

Li Weiyang coming to Xiaxiang City was the province's intention.

More importantly, it seems none of these people are aware that Li Weiyang had worked with him before.

He glanced bemusedly at Xu Lianyun.

Xu Lianyun blinked at him, seemingly wanting to tell him that this person's appearance should also be considered a surprise.

Just barely recovering from the shock brought by Ye Xiao'e.

Li Weiyang appeared again.

It really felt like one drama followed another.

"Comrade Weiyang, let me introduce you to everyone. This is our Xiaxiang City Mayor, Comrade Zhou Nongxin..."

Peng Guoliang introduced five leaders to Li Weiyang in turn, and when it was Chen Fang's turn, he stood up somewhat flurriedly. After Peng Guoliang finished stating his identity, Li Weiyang's face showed a faint smile.

She said, "Hello, Mayor Chen, please look after me in the future."

"Good… good… please take care."

Chen Fang said, his tone somewhat tense.

"Comrade Chen Fang, why do you stammer when you see a beautiful woman?"

At this moment, Xu Lianyun unexpectedly joked and teased him.

The other leaders laughed along.

Chen Fang scratched his head and said, "Haha, I'm tongue-tied. I get nervous around women."

Li Weiyang raised an eyebrow and said half-jokingly, half-seriously, "Mayor Chen really doesn't seem like the type who would be nervous around women. I actually think you're the kind of person who would use force towards women."

Those unaware of the situation.

Thought it was a joke.

And naturally echoed along.

Little did they know.

Li Weiyang's remark was a double entendre, mocking Chen Fang's audacity with her back then.

Back then, Li Weiyang was a fierce and shrewd character, a Deputy Director at Jinde County's Education Bureau who most people didn't dare provoke.

At that time, Chen Fang and Li Weiyang went on a business trip together.

The car broke down midway.

It was in the bureau's official vehicle.

Through physical means, Chen Fang thoroughly subdued Li Weiyang.

Since then, Li Weiyang behaved adorably in front of Chen Fang like a chick.

They had several "encounters" later.

It was precisely because of the ambiguity between Chen Fang and Li Weiyang that ultimately led her to firmly decide to divorce Pei Zilai.

In a sense, Chen Fang was the mistress who intruded on Pei Zilai and Li Weiyang's marriage.

And because of this.

Pei Zilai harbored intense hatred towards Chen Fang.

Later, during Pei Zilai's tenure as Deputy District Governor of Qingling District, he was dismissed for bribery, and it had various connections to Chen Fang.

However, Li Weiyang never resented Chen Fang.

Because she cheated with Chen Fang second, while Pei Zilai did so first.

She felt no moral pressure.

She knew.

Chen Fang did not love her, nor even liked her.

He had left abruptly back then, and they had not contacted since.

But now, as Chen Fang stood before her again, the feelings she had suppressed for so long resurfaced energetically.

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