The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 144: Total Victory!

Huang Xiangtao, a veteran of the Discipline Inspection Commission, could tell at a glance that Dai Fei had been ordered to remain silent; it seemed unlikely anything more would be learned from questioning him.

So, he didn’t continue interrogating any further.

Huang Xiangtao reported to the leadership of the provincial committee as well as the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission as soon as possible, in order to restore Shen Manwen’s reputation.

Only then could Shen Manwen take over the position of County Chief righteously and with dignity.

After completing his report, Huang Xiangtao requested a meeting with Liu Song, the Secretary of the Ji County Party Committee.

Following a cordial 15-minute conversation, Liu Song called an urgent expanded Standing Committee meeting.

The expansion was by one person, Huang Xiangtao, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission.

Within half an hour, the committee members gathered in the large conference room.

Wang Ping, the Deputy Secretary of the Ji County Party Committee and the County Chief, was absent due to illness.

Liu Song insisted that Huang Xiangtao take the seat of honor; after all, Huang Xiangtao, as a deputy departmental-level leader, held the highest rank among those present.

Huang Xiangtao, however, firmly declined; Liu Song was the Secretary of the Committee.

As a guest, how could he upstage the host and steal the limelight from Liu Song?

Seeing the two disputing, Shen Manwen suggested, "Secretary Huang, Secretary Liu, there’s no need for both of you to be so modest. Just add another chair beside Secretary Liu."

Geng Dafeng, the director of the County Party Office, promptly brought over an extra chair with a keen eye.

It was then that the two leaders sat down.

Liu Song authoritatively surveyed the room, as the members of the Standing Committee sat up straight with solemn expressions.

Liu Song slowly began speaking, "Today’s Standing Committee meeting has only one agenda item, which is to convey the directives and spirit from the provincial committee and the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission! There has been the latest progress in Shen’s case. Next, I invite Secretary Huang to report on the case."

Huang Xiangtao’s gaze sternly swept over the members of the Standing Committee, pausing noticeably when it landed on Jin Zhanpeng’s face.

However, the old bird Jin Zhanpeng didn’t panic at all and even smiled kindly at Huang Xiangtao.

Those unaware might truly believe that Jin Zhanpeng was a person of goodwill.

Huang Xiangtao spoke with a severe expression.

"Now, I will report on the case. According to our interrogation, City Gate Police Station instructor Dai Fei and Niu Dacheng have confessed... Now, on behalf of the provincial committee and the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission, I officially restore Comrade Manwen’s reputation!"

After a pause, Huang Xiangtao turned to look at Liu Song.

"Next, I invite Secretary Liu to announce the guiding spirit of the provincial committee’s directive."

Liu Song cursed inwardly, but his face squeezed out an extremely warm smile.

"Comrade Manwen, you have suffered unjustly these past days. On behalf of the Ji County Party Committee, I express our sincere concern and condolences to you."

"I thank the comrades from the provincial Discipline Inspection Commission for restoring Comrade Manwen’s reputation. Otherwise, Ji County would have lost a combatant leader like Comrade Manwen."

"Comrade Wang Ping’s illness has worsened further; he has already submitted a request to the organization to resign from his positions as Deputy Secretary and County Chief of Ji County in advance."

"The organization has, in principle, accepted his request based on his health condition, and arranged for him to be transferred to Qin Island’s Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) as Deputy Chairman, with the treatment of a deputy departmental-level official."

"We in Ji County cannot be without a County Chief. I have the support of all team members to recommend Comrade Manwen to the provincial committee and the Organization Department of the Provincial Committee."

"The provincial committee and the Organization Department have in principle agreed for Comrade Manwen to take the position of Deputy Secretary of the Ji County Party Committee and acting County Chief!"

"At the end-of-year elections, we will officially elect Comrade Manwen as the Ji County Chief!"

"If there are no surprises, this afternoon, a leader from the provincial committee’s Organization Department will come to have a talk with Comrade Shen Manwen!"

Shen Manwen was incredibly exhilarated!

Cheng Yuan was truly her lucky star!

She had been prepared to leave Ji County in disgrace, but Cheng Yuan turned the impossible into possible, and pulled off a miraculous comeback!

It felt amazing!

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Applause filled the room!

Everyone’s gazes were complex; they could hardly believe the contest between Shen Manwen and Jin Zhanpeng ended in a complete triumph for Shen Manwen.

Several Standing Committee members subtly sneaked glances at Jin Zhanpeng.

They were curious about the magnitude of his psychological shadow.

However, as a veteran in the bureaucratic scene, Jin Zhanpeng’s performance was flawless.

His applause was louder than anyone else’s.

The smile on his face was like that of a Maitreya Buddha.

As if Shen Manwen being elected as acting County Chief made him happier than anyone!

Even so, Jin Zhanpeng very ’sincerely’ offered his congratulations.

"Executive Shen, no, from now on, I should call you County Chief! Congratulations! Your becoming County Chief is the will of the people! It’s a blessing for the eight million people of Ji County!"

Shen Manwen stood up, continuously nodding and thanking everyone for their blessings.

Liu Song, too, had a Buddha-like smile on his face.

"County Chief, don’t you want to say a few words?"

Shen Manwen replied gently, "Since the Secretary has asked me to speak, I’ll say a few words."

"Although my time in Ji County has not been long, the simple customs and the caring of my fellow team members have made me fall deeply in love with this county town."

"To be an official and bring prosperity to a place, I will dedicate myself to the economic development of Ji County and strive to make it one of the top hundred counties in the country within three years!"

"I will..."

...

Her inspiring speech again stirred a round of applause.

Throughout her speech, Shen Manwen did not mention the injustice and double designations she faced.

She didn’t mention the names of the Jin family father and son, either.

This made Jin Zhanpeng breathe a slight sigh of relief. The teacher was right; they did not chase them to death as harshly as they did.

As if to ’repay’ Shen Manwen’s magnanimous gesture,

less than an hour after the Standing Committee meeting concluded, the Qin Island Municipal Committee issued official documents—appointing Comrade Shen Manwen as Deputy Secretary of the Ji County Party Committee!

Shen Manwen was overjoyed; since her arrival at Ji County, she had never felt so delighted!

In a state of extreme excitement, Shen Manwen did something impulsive.

She sent Cheng Yuan a message.

"Come over to my place tonight to celebrate."