At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

At nine o'clock in the evening, the Lin family finished their dinner and chatted in the living room.

"Zhengguang, Fang Li said he's finished with his superiors and is bringing Zhenhai to see you. They're already downstairs."

What does Fang Li mean?

Upon hearing Fang Lan's words, Lin Zhengguang, Lin Zhengying, and Lin Zhengjun were all somewhat puzzled.

Fang Li did not visit Lin Zhengguang during his hospitalization.

Fang Li did not come over on the day Lin Zhengguang was discharged from the hospital.

Today, Fang Li suddenly wants to come and visit Lin Zhengguang?

"Mom, I'll go open the door."

While Lin Zhengguang and the others were still in a daze, Lin Yi got up and walked towards the door, his memories of his previous life surfacing in his mind.

last life.

On the Dragon Boat Festival, Lin Yi was affected by the Xiao Yuan case and was transferred to the Municipal Water Resources Bureau, where he was assigned to work as a reservoir supervisor in the countryside.

Upon learning this news, Fang Li came to Lin Yi's house to boast that he was going to be promoted to the position of director of the county hospital. He made all sorts of sarcastic remarks to Lin Yi, which angered Lin Zhengguang so much that he had a heart attack and was admitted to the county hospital in the middle of the night.

"Fang Li, I advise you and your son to be kind!"

Thinking of his experiences in his previous life, Lin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Bang bang!"

Just then, the door was pounded on loudly.

next moment.

The scene is recreated.

Fang Li's son, Fang Zhenhai, stood at the door, glancing sideways at Lin Yi, and said with a sarcastic smile:

"Hey, cousin, you're home too? Looks like you've had a lot more free time since you stopped being Mayor Xiao's secretary. You can even come back for your vacation. Congratulations!"

Fang Li, his face flushed and reeking of alcohol, stood to the side with a briefcase in his hand, not stopping his son.

Inside the room, Lin Zhengguang and the others were stunned.

They were wondering why Fang Li and his son Fang Zhenhai had suddenly come to visit Lin Zhengguang, but before they even entered the door, they started targeting Lin Yi.

"If you've just eaten shit and your mouth is full of filth, don't even think about coming into our house!"

Lin Yi said coldly, then closed the door, shutting out Fang Li and his son Fang Zhenhai!

"Fuck!"

The sudden turn of events left Fang Zhenhai somewhat bewildered. He cursed angrily and pounded on the door even harder, making a loud noise that could be heard throughout the entire corridor.

Fang Li stood to the side, his face grim.

He invited Liu Dahai, the deputy county head in charge of health, to dinner tonight. Liu promised to promote him to the director of the county hospital. He originally planned to come to Lin Yi's house to show off his power, but he couldn't even get into Lin Yi's house!

"Xiao Yi, let me do it."

Just as Lin Yi was about to open the door and shoo away Fang Li and his son Fang Zhenhai, Fang Lan walked over quickly.

Lin Yi thought for a moment, then said nothing.

Although Fang Li's family were no good, they were still his mother's relatives, and he couldn't disregard his mother's feelings.

Of course, if Fang Li and his son Fang Zhenhai do not behave themselves after entering the house, Lin Yi will not mind settling old scores and new ones together, letting them know how many eyes Master Ma has!

"Sis, what's going on? Are they not letting us in?"

The door opened again, and Fang Li frowned, as if he were reprimanding his subordinate.

Fang Lan's face turned ugly: "It's not that Xiao Yi won't let you in, it's that Zhen Hai said some really nasty things!"

"Auntie, what do you mean I spoke harshly? It's no secret that Lin Yi was disciplined and is no longer Mayor Xiao's secretary, is it?"

Fang Zhenhai stared menacingly at Lin Yi, as if he were about to jump up and beat Lin Yi up at any moment.

Fang Lan said angrily, "Xiao Yi said that he was only temporarily transferred to another department a few days ago, but now he's back in the Municipal Government Office to be Mayor Xiao's secretary!"

"Impossible! I just saw county leaders inviting Mayor Xiao to dinner at the Qinghe Grand Hotel—if Lin Yi were Mayor Xiao's secretary, how could he not be there?"

Fang Zhenhai was taken aback at first, then looked at Lin Yi with a mocking expression.

"Cousin, I'm sorry, I just couldn't help exposing your lie."

what's the situation?

Upon hearing Fang Zhenhai's words, everyone—including Lin Yi's aunt and uncle's families, as well as his parents Lin Zhengguang and Fang Lan—subconsciously looked at Lin Yi.

They trusted Lin Yi, but Fang Zhenhai's story was so detailed and believable that it didn't seem like he was lying.

"Hehe, sis, I had dinner with County Chief Liu and Director Jin of the Health Bureau tonight, and they didn't mention Lin Yi at all. If Lin Yi really went back to the Municipal Government Office and became Mayor Xiao's secretary, how could they not know?"

Fang Li also sneered.

During the time Lin Yi was Xiao Yuan's secretary, Fang Li would have meals with the leaders, and the leaders would always mention Lin Yi in front of Fang Li, hoping to see if they could take advantage of this relationship.

"Xiaoyi..."

Upon hearing Fang Li's words again, Fang Lan panicked.

however--

Before Fang Lan could finish her sentence, Fang Li led Fang Zhenhai into the living room, interrupting her with a cold laugh:

"Lin Yi, I told you long ago that power has an expiration date; once it expires, it's worthless. Back when you were a secretary to a city leader, I asked you to put in a good word for me with the county leaders and get me promoted to director of the county hospital. What happened to that?"

Now that I've become the dean, my family can all benefit!

And another thing, I asked you to arrange a job for Xiaohai, and you told me to let Xiaohai take the exam.

"Heh, if Xiao Hai could get in, would I need to bother with you?!"

"Fang Li, you asked Xiao Yi for help. It's not that Xiao Yi doesn't want to help, but he has his own difficulties."

Lin Zhengguang looked grim.

He firmly believed that his son was not lying.

At the same time, he realized that Fang Li and his son Fang Zhenhai had not come to see him at all, but had mistakenly thought that his son had been in trouble and had come to laugh at him!

"Difficulties? He has no difficulties whatsoever, he just doesn't want to help!"

Fang Li snorted coldly.

Lin Zhengguang's face changed with anger. He wanted to say something, but Lin Yi stopped him.

Lin Yi stared coldly at Fang Li and said, word by word, "The director of the county hospital is a deputy section-level cadre. His appointment requires an investigation by the county party committee's organization department and approval by the county party committee's standing committee. I don't have that kind of ability to promote you just by making a few words! As for your son becoming a civil servant, he has to take an exam. Is there a problem with that?"

"Hehe, Lin Yi, my dad doesn't need your help. County Chief Liu has already agreed to promote him to the position of director of the county hospital! As for what you said about civil servants needing to take an exam? Hehe, I'm currently working at the county health bureau, although I'm just a contract worker, but I'll be a permanent employee next year. The exam is just a formality, understand?"

Fang Zhenhai sneered and showed off in front of Lin Yi and the others.

Fang Li was very satisfied with his son's behavior. He arrogantly opened his purse, took out two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes, and casually tossed them onto the coffee table: "Brother-in-law, I'm in a good mood today, so here are two packs of Zhonghua cigarettes for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out another cigarette from the open pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, lit it, took a leisurely puff, and then looked at Lin Yi, gesturing dismissively as if surveying the world:

"Lin Yi, you're still too young. You don't understand officialdom and power at all. Officialdom is about interpersonal relationships and social niceties. The so-called rules are only for those outside the inner circle; they can be circumvented. And what is power? Power belongs to the public and has a time limit. Once it expires, it's useless. Tell me, what's the point of being a secretary to a leader if you don't seek benefits for yourself or do favors for your family?"

"Fang Li, you're acting like you're helping your family!"

Lin Yi's aunt, Lin Zhengying, couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but retort.

"Hehe, Lin Zhengying, who arranged for your mother to be hospitalized when she was sick?"

Fang Li glanced at Lin Zhengying.

If it weren't for this occasion, Lin Zhengying wouldn't even be worth a glance from him.

Lin Zhengying had a bad temper and didn't tolerate Fang Li's behavior, directly revealing the truth:

“Fang Li, my mother has been sick three times. The first two times she asked you for help, you made excuses and refused. Even when my sister-in-law asked you, you were unwilling to help! The last time, you did help, but that was because Xiao Yi went to work for the municipal government. You needed Xiao Yi's help, and it was just for Xiao Yi's benefit. Don't think we don't know!”

"Stop with the nonsense, just tell me whether I've ever helped your family or not?"

Fang Li, feeling embarrassed by what he'd said, spat his cigarette out onto the ground, stomped it out, and pointed at Lin Yi, saying, "What did he do? Nothing! Now look what's happened, the leader's secretary is a thing of the past, his power is null and void, it's ridiculous!"

"Fang Li, are you never going to stop?"

Lin Zhengguang couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up to stop him.

Fang Li raised an eyebrow and angrily retorted, "Lin Zhengguang, what are you yelling about? When I'm in a good mood, I'll call you brother-in-law. When I'm in a bad mood, you're just a pathetic railway worker. What right do you have to shout at me?!"

"Fang Li, take your cigarettes and leave our house. You're not welcome here!"

Lin Zhengguang was so angry that his face turned pale and his body trembled.

"Do you think I want to come to your dilapidated house? After today, even if you carry me in a sedan chair, I won't come back!"

Fang Li spoke arrogantly, then his gaze swept over Lin Zhengguang, Lin Yi, Lin Zhengjun, and Lin Zhengying in turn, and said with an air of superiority:

"And listen up, all of you: never come to me asking for favors again! Even if you kneel before me, I might still do it for you, understand?"

"Berle, we're all relatives, do you have to be like this?!"

Fang Lan burst into tears, her eyes red, and questioned Fang Li.

Fang Li raised his head and said condescendingly, "Sister, I only came today because of you, and they want to kick me out. They're being ungrateful! They don't even deserve to be relatives!"

"Fang Li, you never do anything that involves people!"

Lin Yi and Fang Li completely exposed their true colors, allowing their mother to see them clearly, before she spoke in a cold voice.

Fang Li's expression changed, and he said coldly, "You little brat, do you think you're still Mayor Xiao's secretary? How dare you talk to me like that?!"

"Buzz...buzz..."

As soon as Fang Li finished speaking, Lin Yi's phone vibrated.

Lin Yi took out his phone and saw that it was a call from Wang Kai, the secretary of the Qinghe County Party Committee Secretary. He walked aside and answered the call.

"Hello, Lin Ke, this is Wang Kai. Mayor Xiao wants to visit your father, accompanied by Secretary Zhou, County Head He, and other county leaders. They are downstairs at your house now. Would it be convenient for you to come up?"

Wang Kai, the chief secretary of Qinghe County, respectfully consulted Lin Yi.

"It's convenient, Brother Wang, you guys come on up!"

As Lin Yi spoke, he glanced at the arrogant Fang Li.

He had already given Fang Li and his son Fang Zhenhai a chance, but the two took advantage of his kindness. He could only teach them a lesson they would never forget!