Ordinary World: Starting with a divorce from Tian Runye

The county revolutionary committee's standing committee consisted of five people. Tian Fujun and Zhang Youzhi stood together, while Ma Guoxiong sided with him. As the top leader, it was best for him to stay out of the fray and simply act as a respectable referee.

Li Dengyun kept his head down, his fingers still picking at his nails.

He had cursed Tian Fujun a thousand times in his heart.

Does that son of a bitch Tian Fujun have any political wisdom at all?

Anyone with eyes can see that this isn't a discussion meeting; it's a meeting to set the tone. Do you really think those suggestions from Feng Shih-kuan were solely his ideas? Secretary Miao is sitting right in the middle.

When you, Tian Fujun, confront me directly, you're not confronting Feng Shikuan, you're confronting Miao Kai.

but.

What can Li Dengyun do?

Having relatives like that is truly bad luck.

But damn it, they're still relatives no matter what. That brat Xiang Qian's life is in the hands of that Tian family girl. What a misfortune for the family.

"Comrade Dengyun, what's your opinion?"

Feng Shih-kuan's voice pulled him back from his fingernails.

Li Dengyun had no way to avoid it.

He raised his head, not looking at Feng Shikuan, nor at Miao Kai.

"I agree with Comrade Tian Fujun's view."

He paused for a moment.

"The reason... Comrade Tian Fujun has already explained the reason to me."

After saying that, he quickly buried his head and stared at the table.

Tian Fujun and Zhang Youzhi exchanged a glance. There was a hint of surprise in both of their eyes.

Li Dengyun didn't look at Feng Shikuan. But he could easily guess what Feng Shikuan's expression would be like.

Miao Kai's smile had vanished from his face.

He looked at Li Dengyun with a solemn expression.

He understood the political landscape of Yuanxi. Wasn't Li Dengyun always following Feng Shikuan around? When the leadership of the Yuanxi County Revolutionary Committee was initially formed, Miao Kai had suggested placing Li Dengyun ahead of Tian Fujun as the second-in-command, but it was Comrade Hu Zhengwen from the Prefectural Party Committee's Organization Department who insisted on placing Tian Fujun ahead of Li Dengyun.

What exactly is going on?

However, he doesn't have time to think these things through right now.

Miao Kai sat up straight, touched his hair, and spoke.

"Comrade Fujun's opinion is excellent. Comrade Shikuan's opinion is also correct. We should indeed pay more attention to these veteran revolutionaries in the countryside in the future; they are heroes of the revolution."

He looked around the venue.

"You all need to go and study this symposium that Elder Gao wants to hold carefully. In short, you must make sure Elder Gao is satisfied."

Miao Kai stood up.

"I'm heading back to my district this afternoon. I'll leave everything to everyone here."

After he finished speaking, he picked up the enamel mug and drank the last sip of tea.

Ma Guoxiong then reported to everyone on the other preparations for the reception.

Then the meeting adjourned.

The crowd filed out.

Feng Shih-kuan walked at the front, his pace two degrees faster than usual.

Tian Fujun walked at the very back.

Li Dengyun stood in the middle, not looking at anyone, his head down, his hands in his pockets.

After the meeting, Feng Shikuan accompanied Miao Kai to the reception room of the county revolutionary committee to rest.

The guest room was small, containing a spring sofa, a single bed, and a coffee table with a thermos decorated with peonies on it. Feng Shikuan poured Miao Kai a glass of water, but Miao Kai took it without drinking and immediately sank into the sofa.

His face was gloomy.

"I only got to know Tian Fujun for myself today."

Feng Shih-kuan stood to the side, simply smiling, without saying a word.

Did he even need to speak? Tian Fujun jumped out himself and put on a show in front of Secretary Miao. This was a hundred times more effective than me going to Huangyuan to report Tian Fujun's problems.

Miao Kai, you've learned your lesson. Now you know what kind of person Tian Fujun is, right? Arrogant, conceited, and doesn't respect anyone.

Back when Tian Fujun was in office, I, Feng Shikuan, went to the region to try and get Tian Fujun's rank moved down. Comrade Hu Zhengwen from the Organization Department disagreed, and you, Miao Kai, remained silent. As a result, these past few years have been incredibly difficult for me, Feng Shikuan.

Well, today Secretary Miao has also experienced firsthand the person that Director Hu praised as "capable and decisive".

That's his ability and courage.

Feng Shih-kuan is extremely happy today.

On the other hand, Tian Fujun's rejection of his opinion was also a good thing. It was, in effect, a rejection of Secretary Miao's opinion, only that it came from Feng Shikuan's mouth.

Feng Shih-kuan was unwilling to engage in such deception in the first place. If it were exposed in the future, wouldn't he be the one who suffered? At that time, Secretary Miao would still be Secretary Miao, and he would sternly and righteously reprimand Feng Shih-kuan for losing his political principles.

Therefore, Tian Fujun did a good job of holding up the baton today.

Miao Kai wiped his face with his hand and asked.

"What's the deal with this Li Dengyun? I remember him as someone who knew how to behave appropriately."

Feng Shih-kuan's lips twitched slightly.

"Secretary Miao may not know that Li Dengyun's son married Tian Fujun's niece. The two families are now relatives."

Miao Kai, who had been suppressing his anger, suddenly found an outlet and sat up straight.

"Nonsense. Cultivating connections and establishing factions are strictly prohibited in our cadre system. If Li Dengyun loses his political principles because of kinship, then his political life is over."

That's a very strong statement.

This was somewhat unexpected for Feng Shikuan. He had only intended to use this opportunity to give Li Dengyun a warning, but he hadn't expected Miao Kai to be so angry. However, it was fine; he could use Secretary Miao's influence to put pressure on Li Dengyun.

"Hey, Comrade Li Dengyun is a seasoned veteran. He's principled when it comes to doing things. It's just..."

Feng Shih-kuan paused for a moment.

"Li Dengyun spoils his son a bit. He used to arrange for his son to drive a truck at the county transportation department, and a few days ago, I heard that he got his truck-driving son into the cultural center."

He shrugged, looking helpless.

"But it's understandable, after all, he only has one son."

Upon hearing this, Miao Kai became so angry that he slammed the enamel mug onto the coffee table with a loud bang.

"Nonsense! A truck driver, holding the steering wheel, is going to hold a pen? This Li Dengyun is really something! He's not even the top leader yet, and he's already abusing his power like this."

Miao Kai's voice rose a notch.

"He's a political cadre; his core job is to ensure the revolution and production in Yuanxi County. If he wants to be a good father, he should go home and be one!"

Seeing that Miao Kai had gone this far, Feng Shikuan knew it was time to stop. The fire had reached its zenith; any longer and it would be overcooked.

"Secretary Miao, please calm down. This is still my fault for not doing my job properly. I will have a good talk with Comrade Li Dengyun when I get back. He is an experienced comrade, and he will surely understand Secretary Miao's good intentions."

Miao Kai let out a long breath and sank back into the sofa.

The hot water in the thermos was still steaming. The guest room was quiet for a while.

After lunch, Miao Kai took a car back to Huangyuan.

After seeing Miao Kai off, Feng Shih-kuan turned around and summoned Ma Kuo-hsiung, instructing him to expedite preparations in other areas.

The day after tomorrow, Old Gao will be returning to Yuanxi County.

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