Wu Fan knew Feng Hao had entered, but he didn't even glance at him, simply throwing down two cards.
"Pair of tens!"
Xie Jiajun, sitting to his right, also ignored Feng Hao.
"Pair of jacks."
Xie Jiajun played his cards.
The one sitting to Xie Jiajun's right was Xiang Tao, a veteran of the Traffic Police Brigade and a wily old fox who knew how to please everyone.
Seeing Feng Hao walk up to the card table, he hesitated for a moment before finally standing up to greet him. "Director Feng, hello!"
Feng Hao ignored Xiang Tao and instead asked Wu Fan, "What are you all doing?"
Wu Fan picked up a Huazi cigarette from the table and stuck it in his mouth.
Seeing this, Xie Jiajun quickly grabbed a lighter.
*Click!*
He lit it for him instantly.
Xie Jiajun's perceptiveness was sharper than that of the hostesses at a KTV. That was why Wu Fan was so fond of him.
It was precisely because of this outstanding ability that, despite not having finished middle school, he could become a special talent recruited into the Traffic Police Brigade just by buying a diploma.
Every talent, even one who gets in through the back door, has their own exceptional qualities.
Wu Fan nodded at Xie Jiajun in satisfaction, patted his shoulder, and said, "You're my brother, my real brother. When I become the Captain of the Traffic Police Brigade, I'll promote you to Deputy Captain!"
Then, Wu Fan glanced at Xiang Tao and Chen Yong, saying, "I've never liked those fence-sitters who try to please everyone. For brothers, the most important thing is loyalty! I look down on anyone who isn't loyal!"
A moment ago, Wu Fan had called him an old fool from outside the door. At least there was a door between them then.
Now, he had walked right up to him and asked what he was doing.
And he dared to just ignore him?
*Just because the tiger doesn't roar, you think I'm a Hello Kitty?*
Feng Hao had a temper too; he just usually didn't show it.
"What are you doing?" Feng Hao demanded loudly.
Wu Fan blew a smoke ring, then stood up and gave Feng Hao a contemptuous glare.
"Director Feng, are your eyes failing you in your old age? We're playing cards! Playing Fight the Landlord! You're standing so close, can't you see? With eyesight like yours, I'd say you're ready for early retirement!"
This was Wu Fan's warning to Feng Hao. By shouting at him, Feng Hao had shown him, Young Master Wu, a great deal of disrespect. Therefore, Wu Fan didn't mind using his family's influence to force Feng Hao into early retirement.
Feng Hao had been a director for many years, and Wu Dexing's faction had naturally investigated him.
But Feng Hao was clean; he hadn't taken a single cent in bribes.
The only issue with Feng Hao was his passive governance—he didn't manage anything, didn't do any work.
He just lazed around in his office every day, lying flat.
With this kind of behavior, it would be difficult to send him to prison.
But forcing him into early retirement wouldn't be hard.
After all, it was a fact that he was an incompetent placeholder.
"Wu Fan, as the Deputy Captain of the Traffic Police Brigade, you are playing cards during work hours, which violates the bureau's regulations. I'm going to issue you a disciplinary action!
Furthermore, you have been towing cars indiscriminately, issuing illegal fines, and pocketing the money. I will have the comrades from the Inspection Office investigate you for this!" This story is hosted at g.com.
"Feng Hao, have you grown a spine of steel? You dare to investigate me? I'm calling my dad right now."
Although Wu Fan was a profligate heir, he wasn't an idiot.
He knew very well that if the county bureau's Inspection Office got involved, the things he'd done would become very troublesome.
So, he needed to bring out his father's name to suppress Feng Hao and prevent him from blowing the matter up.
Wu Fan stepped out to call Wu Dexing.
Feng Hao didn't call the Inspection Office right away. He was here today to establish his authority.
And to establish authority, doing it in front of Wu Fan's father would naturally be more effective.
Half an hour later, Wu Dexing arrived.
As soon as he walked into the office, Wu Dexing saw Qin Shou.
As Deputy County Governor, Wu Dexing naturally kept a close watch on the movements of the County Committee. He had even arranged for a mole to monitor Yang Wenqing's every move.
Therefore, Wu Dexing knew that Qin Shou had gone to Yang Wenqing's office today and had stayed there for a long time, over an hour.
As for what they discussed, Wu Dexing didn't know.
After leaving Yang Wenqing's office, Qin Shou had come to the county bureau.
Then, Wu Dexing saw Feng Hao.
Feng Hao was with Qin Shou?
Were they on the same side now?
Glancing at the playing cards on the table, Wu Dexing immediately understood the gist of the situation.
On the phone just now, Wu Fan hadn't told him the truth, only that Feng Hao was making trouble for him for no reason.
Wu Dexing could afford to disregard Feng Hao and Qin Shou.
But he didn't dare to directly offend Secretary Yang, who was behind them.
So, he swung his hand and delivered a heavy slap.
*Smack!*
It landed crisply on Wu Fan's face.
After the slap, Wu Dexing adopted an extremely humble posture and said apologetically to Feng Hao, "Director Feng, I've spoiled this son of mine since he was a child. He's a bit undisciplined.
"It was wrong of him to play cards during work hours! Please, let him off this time. Just give him a disciplinary mark. You can dock his bonus and all that.
"In the future, during work hours, if he ever dares to break the rules again, if he dares to play cards in the office again, you slap him! Slap him hard for me!"
"Deputy County Governor Wu, how would I dare to slap your young master? They were playing cards in the office, and when I just knocked on the door from the outside, he called me an old fool."
Hearing this, Wu Dexing naturally had to put on more of a show.
So, he delivered another resounding slap to Wu Fan.
*Smack!*
He had slapped the left cheek before; this time it was the right.
Both of Wu Fan's cheeks were now swollen.
Wu Dexing had hit him hard, and he had done it on purpose. This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
This was not just for show for Feng Hao; it was also a reminder to his useless son to keep his head down for a while.
With the new secretary in office, the situation was extremely uncertain.
Any new official would light three fires to establish their authority.
Wu Dexing didn't want to be the bird that sticks its head out, drawing Secretary Yang's fire.
Wu Dexing understood the principle of "better you die than I."
This was the most important rule of being an official.
Feng Hao knew when to quit while he was ahead. Although he was in the right, he couldn't completely disrespect the Deputy County Governor.
So, Feng Hao said to Qin Shou, "Secretary Qin, why don't you report the issue you have to the Deputy County Governor."
"Alright!"
Qin Shou nodded and played the video.
After watching the video, Wu Dexing's face turned dark with anger.
*How did I raise such a fucking idiot for a son?*
*An official must be low-key and reserved!*
*With him being so arrogant and domineering, spouting whatever nonsense he wants, how can I ever promote him in the future?*
His lips trembling with rage, Wu Dexing swung his hand and delivered another slap.
*Smack!*
This third slap landed on Wu Fan's right cheek again.
The force was so great that it sent Wu Fan stumbling to the ground.
After the slap, Wu Dexing ordered Wu Fan, "Return Secretary Qin's car to him immediately and cancel the ticket. From now on, you are forbidden from ticketing Secretary Qin's car!
"Secretary Qin is the secretary to the County Party Secretary. No matter where his car is parked, even if it's in the middle of the road, he is on official business! Even if he runs a red light, it's still for official business!"
It's no wonder Wu Dexing could become a Deputy County Governor.
With eloquence like that, wouldn't it be a waste of talent if he couldn't even make it to that position?
Although Wu Fan was deeply dissatisfied, he didn't dare disobey his father's command.
So, he could only nod and agree, "Yes, Dad!"
Wu Dexing turned to Qin Shou, his posture extremely humble, and asked, "Secretary Qin, are you satisfied with how I've handled this?"
"Your son doesn't seem very convinced," Qin Shou remarked.
*Smack!*
Just for that one sentence from Qin Shou, Wu Fan received another slap from his father.
"Are you convinced now?" Wu Dexing demanded.
"I am! I'm convinced, alright?!" Wu Fan was on the verge of tears from the slaps.
Wu Dexing quickly looked back at Qin Shou and said, "Secretary Qin, please be the bigger person and forgive my worthless son this once?"