The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 96 - 0: Demons Run Amok

Cheng Yuan was overjoyed beyond belief!

Although he was still at the deputy section level, the position of Secretary Section Two Chief was equivalent to being Shen Manwen’s second-in-command!

It was a position with a huge potential for promotion!

"Executive, are you kidding me? Making me the head of Secretary Section Two?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"What? You don’t want to?"

"I do, I’m more than willing to learn by your side, Executive! I used to work as Secretary Lan’s secretary, so this is right up my alley!"

Shen Manwen reminded, "The secretaries in the county government differ from those in the townships; one is mainly responsible for specific tasks while the other focuses on the broader direction. You need to adjust your approach and learn more from Liu Xi."

"Yes, Executive, I will definitely learn diligently from Director Liu."

"I’ve heard that during these few days I was being investigated, all hell broke loose in Lingshan Town. Go back to Lingshan immediately and take control of the Weidong River project!"

Cheng Yuan didn’t leave right away but reminded, "Executive, I was able to obtain those materials largely thanks to Xue Yang, the acting policeman from Lingshan Town, who played a crucial role. He has been suspended from work now..."

Shen Manwen gave Cheng Yuan a disgruntled look. This little rascal was angling for a promotion!

"Nonsense! Isn’t this absurd? Why should Xue Yang be suspended? Rest assured! I’ll talk to the Public Security Bureau right away! Xue Yang will be reinstated immediately and await further work arrangements!"

Cheng Yuan was ecstatic; clinging to the Executive’s coattails had never felt so good!

Brother Yang was getting a promotion too!

I wonder if he can stay in Lingshan Town?

During his time overseeing the Weidong River project, he would still need Brother Yang’s strong support.

"Executive, I think we can finalize Brother Yang’s further work arrangements today."

Shen Manwen glared at him, "Why don’t you just take over as the Standing Deputy County Chief then!"

Cheng Yuan chuckled inwardly. I’ve already done it, all night long!

Of course, he didn’t let it show on his face.

"Executive, take a look at this."

Cheng Yuan sent Shen Manwen some of the contents from Ma Guorong’s notebook and part of the Letter of challenge that Zhang Qian had given him.

Cheng Yuan mainly included information about Ma Guotao, Huang Dong, and Xue Yang, the instructor from Lingshan Police Station.

He didn’t disclose information of higher-ups, as Shen Manwen still wasn’t in the position to handle that.

Upon seeing these materials, Shen Manwen was furiously enraged!

"So dark! So rampant! They must be dealt with severely! I’ll speak to the Public Security Bureau immediately and have Ma Guotao, Huang Dong, and other criminals, along with their protectors, arrested at once!"

"I suggest we directly send Captain Nan to carry out the arrests to prevent any leaks."

"Alright, you may leave now!"

Shen Manwen waved Cheng Yuan away with a look of disdain, and he scurried out of the office.

Liu Xi stepped forward and reminded, "Executive, the procedure for Cheng Town Chief’s temporary transfer is still with the County Disciplinary Committee. You need to coordinate with Secretary Zhang on this."

Shen Manwen nodded, picked up the red phone on the desk, and called Zhang Kai.

The phone was quickly answered, and Zhang Kai’s voice came through, slightly obsequious.

"Executive, what are your orders?"

"Secretary Zhang, you’re the fourth-ranked standing committee member, and I’m the fifth. How could I dare to give you orders? I’m just hoping you could do me a small favor."

Shen Manwen could afford to be polite, but Zhang Kai didn’t dare to take her humility at face value.

Firstly, Shen Manwen had leverage over the County Disciplinary Committee.

Secondly, there was a very high chance that Shen Manwen would become the County Chief. By then, she would be the second-in-command at the proper departmental level—an unquestionable superior!

"Executive, please feel free to give any orders, you shouldn’t use the word ’ask’ with me."

Shen Manwen was quite satisfied with Zhang Kai’s attitude. After all, they were comrades of the same team, and it was worth trying to win him over without going overboard.

"Secretary Zhang, I need someone who is currently under your County Disciplinary Committee’s transfer arrangements."

"Is it Town Chief Cheng? I’ll have someone handle his transfer immediately!"

"I’ll send Liu Xi to negotiate."

"Alright."

...

In Lingshan Town.

At the Lingfeng Grand Hotel.

Some rejoiced, others lamented.

The largest private room was booked by Ma Guotao.

He was utterly pleased.

Except for Yan Wenzheng, the major leaders of Lingshan Town gathered together.

Normally, the town chief Jiang Yongchang should have been seated in the place of honor.

But, Ma Guotao brazenly took the head seat, with Jiang Yongchang sitting to his right without any dissatisfaction!

After a day and night of buzz, the news had spread.

Ma Guotao collaborated with Secretary Liu and Secretary Jin to bring down Executive Shen!

Now, Ma was a favored man by Secretaries Liu and Jin.

As a mere town chief, he had to take a step back.

That very morning.

The Weidong River project was up for rebidding.

The biggest piece of the cake fell into the pocket of Rongji Construction.

All contractors who had curried favor with Ma Guorong got a slice of the pie to varying degrees.

Everyone was delighted.

The contractors wore sycophantic smiles and incessantly raised their glasses to toast.

Ma Guotao accepted each toast, and of course, he merely sipped slightly.

The contractors had no complaints about this.

Ma Guotao was absolutely thrilled!

This was the familiar sensation he craved!

A contractor named Liu Hai whispered conspiratorially, "Boss Ma, do you know who’s dining in the next private room?"

Ma Guotao asked with interest, "Who is it?"

"The previous bidder, Director Han from the development zone! Accompanied by Xue Yang from Lingshan Police Station!"

Those two?

A playful smile appeared on the corners of Ma Guotao’s lips.

"Director Han and Officer Xue are big shots in Lingshan Town! Everyone has to revolve around them."

Flattering, Liu Hai said, "They were indeed mighty yesterday but today, they’re not even worthy to lick Boss Ma’s shoes!"

"Hahaha..."

Laughter burst forth from everyone.

Ma Guotao raised an eyebrow; he was annoyed that Han Lei hadn’t come to his dinner the previous night, where all contractors had been present.

"Liu, don’t say that. With Director Han’s capabilities, he is qualified to have a drink with us."

Instantly grasping Ma Guotao’s implication, Boss Ma intended to humiliate Han Lei and Xue Yang.

"Boss Ma, shall I call Director Han over?"

"Call that Xue Yang as well. I want to see if they’re still as arrogant as before."

"Right away, Boss Ma."