Chapter 1367: Suspecting He Still Has a Backup Plan!

Gao Guangquan was both shocked and furious, standing up in agitation!

Yu Jing pressed his hand toward him, signaling him to calm down...

"Secretary Ding, wasn't it said before that it had already passed the Five-Person Group Meeting?"

Ding Zhen said indignantly, "Tang Ye played everyone for a fool. He agreed on the surface, but in reality, he was collecting materials in secret. I was caught off guard.

During this period, while the Provincial Government Inspection Team was conducting research in Yechuan, he took the opportunity to carry out the assessment of township economic indicators ahead of schedule.

To cope with the surprise assessment, Gao Guangquan fabricated a large amount of false data, and even irregularly included land transfer funds in the revenue. Tang Ye then used this as a reason to raise questions..."

Yu Jing's eyes were full of disappointment as he spoke up for Gao Guangquan, "Secretary Ding, Xiao Gao was just hot-headed for a moment; he wants to advance too much. Other townships must have similar situations; it's not just him who is at fault.

Even if we have to hold someone accountable, we shouldn't just fixate on him alone!

This is clearly deliberate targeting!

I am going to report this matter to the city.

The County Magistrate is interfering in personnel adjustments; his desire for power is too strong, and his reach is too long..."

Ding Zhen only felt a sense of stifling pressure in his chest.

After planning for so long, the situation was easily broken by Tang Ye's understated move.

But since things had reached this point, Ding Zhen did not want to escalate the situation.

Once this matter spread, the outside world would only feel that the County Party Secretary could not control the Standing Committee,

and in the end, he would be the one losing face.

"Director Yu, thank you for speaking up for justice. However, let's just stop this matter here."

Yu Jing secretly thought that Ding Zhen was still too weak; if it were him, he would definitely fight Tang Ye to the end.

"Secretary Ding, Section-level Cadres are the backbone of the county's cadre team; you absolutely must not admit defeat easily!"

Ding Zhen tried his best to restrain his inner emotions and said calmly, "I am not admitting defeat, but temporarily shelving the dispute. Tang Ye is currently using the surprise assessment to delay time, which is only a matter of a month or two; there is no need to be too anxious."

Yu Jing said in a low voice,

"Tang Ye is now using the falsification of economic indicators as a pretext for delay. After the assessment results come out, he will use the results to adjust personnel, which will ultimately be favorable for the people he arranges.

Secretary Ding, one cannot be hesitant and indecisive when doing things..."

Facing Yu Jing's tactful accusation, Ding Zhen sneered in his heart: You old thing who has retired but won't step down, just because I flattered you a few times, you really think you are someone who can remotely control me.

Ding Zhen took a deep breath, "Director Yu, it's not that I don't dare to go head-to-head with Tang Ye, but rather, I suspect he still has a backup plan!"

Yu Jing frowned and said, "Are you overthinking it?"

Ding Zhen secretly thought that Yu Jing did not understand Tang Ye well enough, and smiled bitterly, "Although Tang Ye hasn't been in politics for long, in terms of political strategy, he is by no means an easy opponent. The Gao Guangquan you recommended—is it really just his economic indicators that have problems?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Guangquan's expression changed abruptly.

Yu Jing subconsciously glanced at Gao Guangquan and spoke to defend him, "Secretary Ding, I know Xiao Gao quite well; he once served as my Liaison Officer. Perhaps he was too hasty and overly eager for success, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with his major issues or general direction."

Ding Zhen smiled bitterly, "Director Yu, the Xiao Gao you know and the Xiao Gao I know seem to be two different people!"

Yu Jing remained calm, "Is there something he did that made you dissatisfied?"

Ding Zhen's tone became serious, "After the Five-Person Group Meeting ended last week, did you tell him that the personnel list had basically been finalized?"

Yu Jing nodded, "That did happen, but I emphasized to him that before the dust settles, there are still variables, and he cannot let his guard down."

Ding Zhen said in a deep voice, "After he left your house, he came to my house to give gifts. He put 100,000 yuan in a health supplement box, which my wife discovered and returned in time."

Upon hearing this, Yu Jing felt his heart go cold.

It was the same act of visiting to give gifts; what Gao Guangquan gave him was merely ordinary health supplements worth a hundred yuan. What he gave to Ding Zhen, however, was a full 100,000 in cash.

The huge disparity made Yu Jing feel that he had been ignored.

He had gone to such great lengths and said so many good things in front of Ding Zhen, yet in Gao Guangquan's heart, he was actually so insignificant.

At this moment, Yu Jing only felt that his good intentions had all been fed to an ungrateful wretch.

"There is such a thing; Xiao Gao is too eager for quick success and instant benefits. Secretary Ding, I won't disturb your work anymore."

"Mm, Director Yu, good things take time; haste makes waste."

After hanging up Ding Zhen's call, Yu Jing slapped the desktop in anger, "What do you want me to say about you? Why did you have to play smart with the assessment data?"

Gao Guangquan was also full of annoyance, "Director Yu, data beautification is common in every township; it's not just Chenxin Town. That man surnamed Tang is clearly targeting me on purpose!"

Seeing that Gao Guangquan was still quibbling, Yu Jing's anger grew even more, and the sound of him slapping the table echoed: "What about you giving gifts to Ding Zhen?"

Gao Guangquan said aggrievedly, "If I want Secretary Ding to support me, I definitely have to show something. However, he didn't accept it in the end."

Yu Jing said angrily, "Xiao Gao, this is bribery. If he had accepted it, that would be selling offices and trading power. If you do this kind of thing, he will look at you through colored glasses in the future, and when you encounter critical moments, he will be even less likely to fully back you or support you!"

Gao Guangquan said with a mournful face, "Director Yu, it was a momentary lapse in judgment. I didn't intend to give gifts at first. But my wife said that since Director Ding is not related to me, when asking for help, one should still show some appreciation."

"Xiao Gao, I don't ask for you to report to me, but your differential treatment is truly chilling."

"Director Yu, I originally intended to give you a big gift after the matter was accomplished."

Hearing Gao Guangquan say this, Yu Jing felt as if his lungs were about to explode.

His volume rose accordingly.

"Xiao Gao, you really cannot distinguish between primary and secondary! Can't you see who is truly helping you? You are so disappointing!"

The commotion in the office was quite loud, and the staff outside heard the sound and hurried over, standing at the door to watch.

"Director Yu, what happened?"

Yu Jing restrained his anger and waved his hand at them, "It's nothing, you all go out!"

After everyone had left, the office returned to silence.

Yu Jing looked at Gao Guangquan, who was hanging his head in annoyance, and said disappointedly, "Xiao Gao, in the future, don't play smart. Giving gifts is fine, but you were not cautious enough about how to give them and to whom! Since things have reached this point, you can only accept reality. In the future, you need to adjust your mindset in your work position. I have a meeting later, you go back first!"

"Alright, Director Yu, I'm leaving." Gao Guangquan hurriedly exited the office.

He arrived downstairs and sat in the car.

The driver asked, "Secretary Gao, where to?"

"Just wandering around!" Gao Guangquan said with a dazed expression, his heart full of desolation.

This time, the job reassignment had failed,

and he had ended up on the blacklist of both the County Party Secretary and the County Magistrate at the same time!

He knew that his political career, he feared, had come to an end here!