This piece of good news came at a rather clever timing.

Just as Ye Shaoyang returned to the Bureau from the inspection team, he received a call from the Provincial Committee Organization Department, asking him to come over tomorrow morning.

At the time, Ye Shaoyang couldn't quite understand why, at this point in time, both the inspection team and the Provincial Committee Organization Department were seeking him out?

So.

He decided to inquire with an old acquaintance from the Provincial Committee Organization Department.

It turned out.

The five-member group of the Provincial Committee had just held a meeting.

They were preparing to promote Ye Shaoyang to Political and Legal Committee Secretary of Zhongqing City, concurrently serving as Director of the Public Security Bureau.

Although he had previously been a Deputy Mayor, becoming Political and Legal Committee Secretary meant he would step into the core power layer of the City Committee, how could he not be happy?

In his heart, he was thinking that after surviving such a difficult situation, surely better days lay ahead.

Was Ye Shaoyang's promotion really coincidental?

Of course not.

This move was also a strategy Chen Fang had prepared for him in advance.

According to the prior plan, to turn him against Lin Jie, mere suspicion wasn't enough; he had to be offered some tangible benefits.

Thus.

Chen Fang called Li Chong.

To have him handle this matter.

Timing was crucial.

Li Chong held a Committee Secretary meeting, where he mentioned that the position of Political and Legal Committee Secretary in Zhongqing City had remained vacant and needed immediate appointment, especially since the inspection team was now stationed permanently in Zhongqing City, requiring cooperation from the political and legal system.

Whether intentionally or inadvertently.

He brought up Ye Shaoyang's name.

Provincial Governor Lv Changsheng was naturally delighted, considering Ye Shaoyang was part of the "Lin faction."

And so.

Li Chong instructed the Provincial Committee Organization Department to speak with Ye Shaoyang.

Thus came this colossal good news.

Of course.

Such good news couldn't be hidden from Lin Jie.

Before he arrived at the hotel, he had already received the news about the Provincial Committee's plan to promote Ye Shaoyang as Political and Legal Committee Secretary.

If initially he had just a thirty percent suspicion.

Then now, at least seventy percent of his suspicions were aroused.

Otherwise, how could Ye Shaoyang be held and then immediately get promoted after his release without some inside maneuvering?

Though he thought so.

He showed no signs of it on his face.

When Ye Shaoyang entered.

Lin Jie stood up proactively, smiling, saying, "Congratulations Secretary Ye, congratulations Secretary Ye, today is different from the past, even if Secretary Ye is a bit late, it's only proper..."

For such flattery.

Ye Shaoyang also appreciated it.

He sat down right beside Li Yu Huan with grandeur.

He had always coveted Li Yu Huan's beauty.

But he also knew that with his current status, getting this woman into bed wouldn't be easy.

Just as Lin Jie said.

Today is different from the past.

He no longer belonged outside the core power layer; he was already the top official in the political and legal system of the provincial capital, which should be enough to win over Li Yu Huan.

"Consort, you look really beautiful today, I'm getting a bit overwhelmed..."

Ye Shaoyang usually spoke without restraint.

Everyone actually knew that.

But today seeing his complacent expression, Lin Jie was rather unhappy inside.

He quickly glanced at Lv Feng and said, "Ah Feng, let's serve the dishes."

As exquisite dishes were brought to the table.

Ye Shaoyang was about to pick up his chopsticks to feast when Lin Jie was quicker, blocking Ye Shaoyang's chopsticks with his own.

Ye Shaoyang froze.

A bit puzzled, he looked at Lin Jie.

"Secretary Ye, what do you think of this table of dishes?"

Lin Jie asked.

Ye Shaoyang was a bit confused.

He seemed to suddenly realize something and smiled, saying, "Thank you, Young Master Lin, for laying out such a spread..."

Lin Jie smiled faintly.

He said, "Spending lavishly is no big deal; how much does a table of food cost? What I'm afraid of is that some people, after eating the food here, might still keep eyeing what's on the stove, finishing this meal and then rushing to the next. Secretary Ye, I'm kindly reminding you that people's stomachs are only so big, eating too much might lead to indigestion."

As soon as these words were out.

Ye Shaoyang understood.

But he also misunderstood.

As someone from the Lin faction, this time he was unexpectedly promoted by the new Provincial Committee Secretary Li Chong.

Could this be what Lin Jie meant by "biting the hand that feeds you?"

He chuckled and said, "Young Master Lin misunderstood. I'm not someone who doesn't know how to act, I understand what bowl to eat from and what not to, but... when dishes are set before me, why not enjoy them, isn't that right?"

His meaning was clear.

He intended to tell Lin Jie that this promotion was unexpected.

Since he was promoted, he couldn't possibly refuse by submitting a report, could he?

But the petty Lin Jie interpreted it as Ye Shaoyang's provocation.

Misunderstanding it as Ye Shaoyang wanting to follow the trend and adapt.

He snorted coldly.

And said, "Secretary Ye, don't forget, your reputation isn't so clean, some seats may leave quite a mess if you sit on them."

With this said.

Ye Shaoyang was more convinced that Lin Jie didn't want him to accept Li Chong's nomination as Political and Legal Committee Secretary.

He felt somewhat displeased.

Retorting, "Young Master Lin, if you have something to say, just speak. There's no need for riddles. My reputation isn't clean, but isn't it for your benefit? We're in the same boat, if I can't hold onto this position, won't Young Master Lin be restless too?"

"So, Secretary Ye plans to run blindly into this without considering who's helped you get to where you are today?"

Lin Jie's gaze suddenly turned cold.

He stared intently at Ye Shaoyang.

Ye Shaoyang dropped his chopsticks.

Snorted coldly, "Young Master Lin, it seems today you're not inviting me for a meal, but to confront me, with that, I shall spare myself further disrespect, farewell!"

With that said.

He pushed his chair and stood up directly.

Just as he opened the door of the private room.

Lin Jie said, "Ye Shaoyang, don't get too excited just yet. Be careful when switching allegiances, lest the previous one kicks you unexpectedly, and by the time you regret it, it'll be too late."

Ye Shaoyang's mood of triumphant joy was suddenly doused with cold water.

Naturally, he was unwilling.

Said nothing, leaving resolutely.

As he left.

Lin Jie swept his hand across the table.

The bowls in front of him smashed to the floor, shattered into pieces.

"Damn it, that ungrateful bastard, without me, what are you worth!"

Lin Jie then cursed vehemently.

At this point, both Lv Feng and Li Yu Huan were scared into silence.

Especially Lv Feng.

Once close brethren with Lin Jie, since arriving in Nanliang Province, this guy developed an addiction, becoming increasingly capricious and fierce.

Even slightly perverted.

"Call a woman in, I'm bursting with rage now!"

Lin Jie slammed the table, commanding Li Yu Huan.

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