Rebirth 93: Break off the engagement at the beginning and marry Bai Fumei

Meanwhile, in a high-end nightclub in downtown Jiangcheng, the lights were dim and the music was deafening in a private room. Section Chief Ma was embracing two heavily made-up women, his face flushed from drinking. Across from him sat Qian Mantang.

Two women were sitting next to Qian Mantang, pouring him drinks attentively.

"Section Chief Ma," Qian Mantang raised his glass, "we owe you a lot this time! Once this is over, I'll definitely thank you properly!"

Section Chief Ma laughed heartily and waved his hand, "President Qian, you're too kind! We're all friends here! It's just shutting down a factory, a piece of cake!"

He tightened his grip on the woman's arm and said lecherously, "If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know!"

Qian Mantang leaned closer and whispered, "Section Chief Ma, you can take these two with you tonight."

"Also, Fang Ziwei's factory, is it completely finished this time?"

Section Chief Ma smiled smugly: "Let me put it this way, in Jiangdong Province, I have never seen any factory that can withstand such a series of attacks!"

"With seals on, fines in place, and workers fired, how can she turn things around?"

"Just wait, in less than a month, that factory will be yours!"

When Qian Mantang heard Section Chief Ma say that, his eyes narrowed with laughter: "Then thank you very much, Section Chief Ma! Come on, let's drink!"

The two clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp. Section Chief Ma put down his glass, about to continue his banter, when the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open. Several people rushed in, led by his superior, followed by his secretary.

Section Chief Ma froze, instantly sobering up halfway: "Leader... what are you doing...?"

The bureau chief's face was ashen, and he looked at him as if he were a dead man: "Ma Jianguo, what a mess you've made!"

Section Chief Ma looked bewildered: "What...what happened to me?"

The bureau chief sneered, stepped forward, and slapped him across the face. "What's wrong? I'm asking you, was it you who led the raid on Jiangcheng Ziyang Medical Supplies Factory?"

“Yes,” Section Chief Ma covered his face, looking at his superior with a puzzled expression, “Sir, their sterilization didn’t meet the standards, and…”

"And you son of a bitch!" The bureau chief slapped him again, "The factory you shut down just made the national news!"

"Besides the United States, which factory in the world can produce medical masks? And Hebei Province has already placed a large order. This crackdown has delayed their policy promotion and also hindered their export trade!"

"The province and the city are investigating! You little brat... you're going home this time!"

Section Chief Ma's mind went blank with a "buzz," and the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground with a "clatter," splashing wine all over him, but he was completely unaware.

Qian Mantang's expression changed, and he stood up to try to slip away, but was stopped by the people at the door.

"Mr. Qian, don't rush off. Your case also needs to be investigated."

Qian Mantang's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down. Section Chief Ma was stunned for several seconds before he reacted and scrambled out. He lost one shoe in the process, but didn't bother to pick it up. He ran barefoot through the nightclub's corridor.

He looked just like a stray dog.

The next morning, Section Chief Ma, along with several men, stood disheveled and looking exhausted at the gate of Ziyang Medical Supplies Factory. The gate was locked, and the factory was empty. The very seal he had personally affixed a week earlier now ironically remained on the door.

Section Chief Ma's face was ashen, as if he had swallowed a fly. He had been summoned to the bureau overnight, given a severe scolding, and ordered to resolve the issue as soon as possible, or else... he dared not think of the consequences.

But now, the factory gates are locked and he can't find anyone. How will he solve this?

He thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go to the city government."

In the office of the Party Secretary of Jiangcheng Municipal Government, Section Chief Ma stood at the door, straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door.

"Come in." He pushed the door open and saw Fang Zhenguo sitting behind his desk, looking down at documents.

"Secretary Fang," Section Chief Ma said with a beaming smile, "Hello, I'm from the Provincial Medical Supervision Bureau..."

Fang Zhenguo raised his head and glanced at him. His gaze was calm and indifferent, yet it sent a chill down Section Chief Ma's spine.

“I know, Section Chief Ma, right?” Fang Zhenguo’s tone was indifferent, and he didn’t even offer him a seat. “Is there anything I can help you with?”

Section Chief Ma quickly smiled and bowed, saying, "Secretary Fang, this is what happened. The incident at Ziyang Medical Supplies Factory was a mistake on our part."

"Now that the problem has been identified, the factory is fine and can resume production at any time. We're here to... to apologize to Factory Director Fang."

After listening, Fang Zhenguo's lips curled into a slight smile, a smile that contained mockery, pleasure, and a hint of coldness.

“Section Chief Ma,” he waved his hand gently and spoke slowly, “the medical supervision system is under the vertical management of the province. As the municipal party secretary, I have no jurisdiction over it.”

Section Chief Ma's smile froze. "No, the current situation is..."

Fang Zhenguo waved his hand and continued, "Section Chief Ma, you don't need to say anything more."

"You've come to me now simply to get me to intervene? That won't do. If I get involved, wouldn't I be overstepping my bounds?"

“I can’t take responsibility for this.” With that, Fang Zhenguo stood up and picked up the documents on the table: “If you want to resolve this matter, you can only go to my daughter, Fang Ziwei.”

"She is the legal representative of the factory. She is at home now, go find her."

After saying that, he walked towards the door. When he reached the door, Fang Zhenguo turned around and looked at Section Chief Ma: "By the way, I have a meeting. Please go ahead."

After saying that, Fang Zhenguo pushed open the door and left. Section Chief Ma stood there, stunned for several seconds. Then, he chased after him, but was stopped by his secretary: "Section Chief Ma, Secretary Fang does have a meeting. Please go back first."

Section Chief Ma opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found himself unable to utter a word, and could only slink away in embarrassment.

Since it wouldn't work with Secretary Fang, the only option was to go find Fang Ziwei in person. So Section Chief Ma led his men and rushed to Chen Yang's mansion.

Section Chief Ma stood at the door, took a deep breath, and rang the doorbell.

A short while later, the inner door opened, and a young man stood in the doorway, looking at him with a smile.

"you are?"

"My surname is Ma, I'm from the Provincial Supervision Bureau, I'm here to see Director Fang!" Section Chief Ma said with a smile outside the iron gate. "You must be Director Fang's husband, Chen Yang? You're quite the handsome man!"

Chen Yang smiled slightly, walked to the iron gate, and opened it with a cheerful smile. "Section Chief Ma, I'm sorry for not greeting you sooner. Please come in."

His attitude was so warm, as if he were welcoming an old friend. Seeing Chen Yang's attitude, Section Chief Ma felt relieved and quickly followed him inside.