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The car door closed, isolating it from the outside world.

The interior of the car is spacious, with only a soft reading light on.

Chen Ping got into the car and realized that Xiao Yuhan was also there.

She took off her daytime formal coat, wearing only a white silk shirt with one button undone at the collar, revealing a small patch of fair skin. She exuded a weariness and relaxation that was rarely seen in the office.

"Have some water, you don't look well."

Xiao Yuhan took an unopened bottle of mineral water from the armrest box, unscrewed the cap, and handed it to her. Her fingers were slender, and her nails were neatly trimmed.

"Thank goodness, I won't die." Chen Ping took the water and gulped down a large mouthful. The cool liquid slid down his throat, slightly calming the anger in his heart.

Xiao Yuhan looked at the dried bloodstains on his shirt collar, where he had hit the steering wheel.

"I've heard about what happened on the highway." Her voice was soft. "Wang Jianzhong has gone mad."

"A person who is desperate to lose is capable of anything." Chen Ping put the water bottle aside, leaned back in the leather seat, and felt the waves of soreness coming from his body.

The car started smoothly and merged into the empty streets at midnight.

The carriage was quiet for a while, with only the slight sound of tires rolling over the road.

"When Wang Jianzhong was taken away, what was the reaction of Secretary Sun of the Municipal Party Committee?" Chen Pingfang suddenly asked.

This is a concern of his.

The fact that a deputy mayor was taken away by the provincial discipline inspection commission in public at the airport is a major event in Yunzhou's officialdom. As the top leader of the municipal party committee, Sun Chuanhong could not remain silent.

Xiao Yuhan rubbed her temples, her expression somewhat grave.

"That's what I find strange."

She turned her head to look at Chen Pingfang, "From the time it happened until now, Secretary Sun hasn't called me once, nor has he called Team Leader Li Xiangyang. He's acting like he knows nothing about it."

"Too calm, that's not normal."

Chen Pingfang immediately understood the intricacies of the matter.

"He's cutting ties." Chen Pingfang's voice was deep. "Wang Jianzhong is about to fall, and he doesn't want to be dragged down. So he's choosing to remain silent, waiting for the province's final decision before coming out to clean up the mess and show his stance of correcting the wrongs."

A hint of approval flashed in Xiao Yuhan's eyes.

She hadn't expected Chen Pingfang to have such a keen political sense, seeing right through Sun Chuanhong's intentions.

"You're right," Xiao Yuhan sighed. "Secretary Sun is sacrificing a pawn to save the king. Wang Jianzhong was someone he personally promoted, and the Jinshuiwan project was also approved by him. Now that something's happened, his first thought isn't to protect the person, but to protect himself."

"However," Xiao Yuhan changed the subject, her expression turning serious, "his decision not to protect Wang Jianzhong doesn't mean he'll let us off the hook."

"After all, we were the ones who overturned the table and made things very difficult for him, the person in charge."

Chen Pingfang remained silent. He knew that the real challenge was only just beginning.

Wang Jianzhong was just the beginning; the real challenge was this top municipal official.

Xiao Yuhan looked at Chen Pingfang and continued, "Sun Zhigang's position has become vacant, and the General Affairs Section can't be without a section chief. Logically speaking, this position should be filled by you."

"However, I just received news," Xiao Yuhan's tone turned somber, "Secretary Sun has already spread the word that he is preparing to parachute Zhao Wenbin from the Municipal Party Committee Office into the Municipal Government Office to take over the General Affairs Section."

Zhao Wenbin.

The name flashed through Chen Pingfang's mind, and fragments of memories from his past life instantly pieced together.

He remembered.

Zhao Wenbin, deputy director of the Comprehensive Division of the Municipal Party Committee Office, was a pen trained by Sun Chuanhong and was specifically responsible for writing various important speeches and materials for Sun Chuanhong.

This person is highly capable, especially adept at understanding superiors' intentions and office politics, and is one of Sun Chuanhong's trusted confidants.

In his previous life, after Sun Chuanhong was transferred to the provincial government, it was Zhao Wenbin who took over most of Sun Chuanhong's political resources and thrived in Yunzhou.

Sending him to pick up the head of the General Affairs Section was clearly a way for Sun Chuanhong to plant a spy.

The goal was simple: to sideline Chen Pingfang, keep him firmly in his clerk position, and ensure he would never have a chance to advance.

"Secretary Sun's move was ruthless enough." Chen Ping's tone was unreadable.

"He's telling me that even if I bring down Wang Jianzhong, he'll still be the one in charge in Yunzhou."

Xiao Yuhan looked at Chen Pingfang. The soft light inside the car reflected on her face, making her features appear somewhat blurred.

"Therefore, you must get this section chief position."

Her tone was very serious.

"The General Affairs Section is the core of the Municipal Government Office and the hub for information transfer. If this position is occupied by Secretary Sun's people, both of us will be in a very passive position."

"I will nominate you at the Standing Committee meeting and fully support your promotion." Xiao Yuhan looked into Chen Pingfang's eyes. "However, my support alone is not enough. Sun Chuanhong will definitely use your lack of seniority and grassroots experience as reasons to oppose you."

"You need something, something that Sun Chuanhong and all the Standing Committee members can't refute."

"Political achievements".

Chen Ping uttered two words.

"That's right, it's about political achievements." Xiao Yuhan nodded, "And they must be achievements that no one can ignore in a short period of time."

Just then, the driver swerved sharply to avoid an electric scooter that suddenly darted out from the road.

The car lurched violently, and Xiao Yuhan lost her balance, instinctively leaning towards Chen Pingfang.

Their shoulders touched, and a refreshing scent of shower gel and shampoo wafted into Chen Pingfang's nostrils.

Xiao Yuhan immediately sat up straight, a hint of unease flashing across her face. She brushed a stray hair behind her ear to cover it up, saying, "The Jinshuiwan project left behind by Wang Jianzhong is your best opportunity."

Chen Pingfang paid no attention to the touch just now; his mind was completely absorbed in this new contest.

"I see."

The car quickly arrived at the entrance of Chen Pingfang's residential compound.

The driver brought the car to a smooth stop, but did not immediately turn off the engine.

Chen Ping got out of the car and turned to Xiao Yuhan inside, saying, "Mayor Xiao, you should get some rest too."

Xiao Yuhan rolled down the car window, and the streetlights outside shone on her face, making the weariness in her eyes even more obvious.

"There's another tough battle ahead tomorrow."

She left a message and then signaled the driver to start the car.

The black Audi A6 silently slipped into the night and quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

Chen Ping stood there, watching the car lights disappear into the distance. The cool midnight breeze blew by, and the calm in his eyes was slowly replaced by a sharpness.

He turned and walked into the stairwell, returning to his small rented room.

The house was still the same as when I left, simple and deserted.

He took off his coat and tossed it onto the sofa, just as he was about to take a shower.

My personal cell phone in my pocket suddenly vibrated.

Chen Ping took out his phone; it was a text message from an unknown number.

He clicked on it.

The message was very short, consisting of only one sentence.

"Young man, too much pride can lead to downfall. Be careful."