The Official Ladder: I ascend to the pinnacle of power, wielding the power of life and death.

For the next few days, Jiang Yiming went to and from get off work in a routine manner.

"Yiming, you stay here, I have something to tell you."

After Jiang Yiming brought in the documents, he was about to leave when Ma Qiyun called him back.

"What's wrong, Secretary?"

Seeing Ma Qiyun's serious expression, Jiang Yiming wondered if he had made a mistake.

"According to the rules, I can't tell you in advance, but I've always considered you a brother, and I don't want anything to happen to you."

Ma Qiyun said, "Someone reported you to the city government for illegal fundraising and embezzlement of state-owned assets. The Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection called me and said they would investigate you over the next few days."

“I sent you down here, so I will definitely take some responsibility for any problems that arise. I explained this to the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, but they insisted on coming down to investigate, saying that it was unrelated to policy and that they were mainly investigating whether you were suspected of illegal fundraising and whether you had taken any benefits during the reform.”

"Don't worry, Secretary. I didn't seek any personal gain. Even my cousin bought the shares with his own money."

Jiang Yiming said confidently, "They can investigate as they please."

"I believe you."

In the following days, news spread everywhere that Jiang Yiming was about to be taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission, though no one knew who it was.

Many people in the county government compound used to be incredibly enthusiastic when they saw Jiang Yiming, but now they just give him a perfunctory greeting, as if they're afraid of having any connection with him.

Jiang Yiming took it all in stride, after all, they were just casual acquaintances.

Of course, not everyone became distant when they saw Jiang Yiming.

When Wang Zhixiang saw Jiang Yiming, he greeted him with a smile, "Oh, isn't this Secretary Jiang? You've come to have dinner in person too?"

Ever since his failed attempt to infiltrate the county party committee office, he has avoided Jiang Yiming whenever he sees him.

But today is different from usual.

"I not only eat by myself, I also go to the toilet by myself. Isn't that amazing?"

Jiang Yiming smiled and said, "Section Chief Wang, come visit the County Party Committee Office more often. Everyone likes you."

Wang Zhixiang froze, the county party committee office was a pain that would never go away for him!

"Jiang Yiming, don't get cocky."

Wang Zhixiang sneered, "Your good luck is about to end."

"We were colleagues after all, I'll definitely visit you in prison!"

"Section Chief Wang is so thoughtful. Should I recommend you to Secretary Ma before I leave, so you can be his secretary?"

Jiang Yiming shook his head and said, "Oh, forget it. Anyway, you're reluctant to leave the Organization Department."

Upon hearing this, those around couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Wang Zhixiang's face flushed red. He threw the plate on the ground and turned to leave.

"stop!"

"What do you want to do?"

Wang Zhixiang stared intently at Jiang Yiming.

"You're wasting food, pick it up right now!"

"So what if I waste things? I'll waste them however I want, and who can stop me?"

Wang Zhixiang shook his head and swayed his body, looking defiant.

"which unit are you in?"

A muffled questioning voice suddenly rang out from behind.

"I don't care which one I choose..."

Wang Zhixiang had barely uttered the words when he suddenly realized the voice sounded familiar. He turned around and saw Ma Qiyun, nearly wetting himself in fright. He stammered, "Secretary Ma..."

"Have your unit's top leader come to my office this afternoon to explain the situation!"

Ma Qiyun left with a sullen face.

Wang Zhixiang almost cried; he was just too unlucky!

Hearing the commotion, Zhao Zhenlin came over: "What's going on?"