Official Career Storm
Chapter 138

Chapter 138: Chapter 138

Stop!

A taxi stopped outside the City Committee Building, where Yan Dahai, unable to tidy up his clothes, hurriedly got out and ran towards the entrance.

A crowd turned to look.

Being stared at by so many people, Yan Dahai felt extremely uneasy.

"Secretary Lu, Secretary Wu, Secretary Chu!"

After coming to a stop, Yan Dahai quickly and respectfully called out.

Having only traveled a short distance, he was already gasping for breath.

He saw the hearse and the coffin, as well as Liu Jie kneeling on the ground.

Although he had inquired about the situation at the City Committee on the way, the sight of it all still left him utterly stunned.

Yan Dahai felt his heart sink to the bottom of the sea, and three words emerged from the depths— I’m finished!

"Yan Dahai, apologize to Director Liu!" Secretary Lu said grimly, enunciating each word.

"I, I..." Yan Dahai hurriedly bowed to Liu, "Liu, I’m sorry, I... please forgive me."

A dignitary, apologizing to a teacher who wasn’t even on the administrative roster and had been seconded to the role.

And in front of so many people from the City Committee, no less.

Regardless of what happened afterward, his face was completely lost.

Liu Jie glared at him, his grip contorting the papers in his hand.

Everyone saw his emotions becoming agitated and worried whether he might suddenly lash out violently.

Wu Qiangwei said, "Director Liu, we will grant you justice for this matter."

Liu Jie’s eyes shifted several times before he nodded forcefully.

He looked toward his grandfather’s portrait and knelt to give three resounding kowtows.

Silence fell all around; no one spoke to interrupt him.

After he finished kowtowing and slowly stood up,

Because he had knelt for so long, his knees were weak, and he stumbled several times.

Secretary Lu hurried to help him.

"Thank you." Liu Jie steadied himself before realizing that he had yet to tidy up the papers.

He crouched down again to organize them.

Secretary Lu and the others waited patiently for him to finish, no one rushed him, and no one dared to.

Within the system, there are two kinds of people nobody dares to mess with, not even the Mayor or City Secretary.

The first kind is those who don’t strive for progress and merely drift along.

There’s a saying, "As long as I don’t want to get ahead, even if Heaven’s Emperor comes down, I wouldn’t bother with him."

Because once you’re in the system, unless you make a principled error, even the person in charge can’t dismiss you.

The second kind, like Liu Jie, is those honest people pushed to the brink.

In some ways, Liu Jie dared to do this because he wasn’t afraid of being retaliated against afterward.

He didn’t care about anything anymore, just wanted to get some revenge.

In such a state, anyone involved would be ruined.

After Liu Jie gathered his documents, he prepared to leave.

That moment, another taxi stopped outside the compound.

A couple in their fifties got out of the car.

They hurried over, and upon seeing the hearse and coffin, they shouted at Liu Jie, "Liu Jie, what are you doing?"

"Why have you brought the coffin to the City Committee?"

"If Director Yan hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t even know you’ve gone mad!"

The elderly couple was furious. After berating him, they even slapped him hard across the face.

Liu Jie stared at his in-laws, rooted to the spot.

Almost immediately, the anger that had just subsided flared up again in his eyes, like he wanted to kill as he glared at Yan Dahai.

Yan Dahai’s lips quivered, having forgotten how to speak.

On his way there, he learned that Liu Jie was causing trouble, so he contacted Liu Jie’s in-laws as soon as possible.

He knew Liu Jie was an in-law, so he thought of this strategy.

Under normal circumstances, this tactic would definitely work.

But here, it was not only ineffective, it actually backfired.

Sure enough, he saw the three standing committee members staring at him with a look that could kill.

The problem had already been resolved, but Yan Dahai went as far as to summon Liu Jie’s in-laws.

And in front of so many people, gave him a slap across the face.

You shouldn’t hit someone in the face!

How was Liu Jie supposed to mix in the City Committee after this?

"Both of you, don’t be rash," Secretary Lu intervened swiftly, "I am City Secretary Lu Zhizhong."

The elderly couple was startled, furious just a second ago, but in the next instant, they moderated their anger and smiled obsequiously, "Secretary Lu, hello, we’re so sorry, our son-in-law has caused you trouble. I will certainly teach him a good lesson when we get back."

"That’s not necessary," Secretary Lu waved his hand, "Liu is actually quite good. He works well and is very dedicated. You’re lucky to have such a son-in-law."

The couple didn’t take Secretary Lu’s words seriously, knowing that in such a public setting, he would naturally say something pleasant to hear.

The couple then turned to Liu Jie and huffed, "I really don’t know what sins my daughter committed to marry you! Making such a scene at the City Committee, now she’ll be the laughingstock at work!"

Liu Jie didn’t get angry but instead let out a resigned laugh, "Dad, Mom, let’s go back. After I handle my grandfather’s funeral, I will divorce her peacefully so she won’t be laughed at."

Secretary Lu and the others at the scene were taken aback upon hearing this.

Holy crap!

Divorce!

If that were actually to happen, then he would truly have no concerns left.

Moreover, it was all because of Yan Dahai that he would be getting divorced.

It was very likely that something uncontrollable could happen then.

Secretary Lu said sternly, "Liu, you can’t talk nonsense like this! What’s so good about divorcing? Listen to me, you are not allowed to divorce! If you can’t manage your marriage well, how can I trust you with important matters in the future?"

Song Guanchao inwardly admired him; as befitting of a City Secretary, his rhetoric was spot on.

But Liu Jie was unmoved, his eyes devoid of desire.

He said nothing and silently walked towards the car.

Before long, he drove the hearse away.

The coffin was gone, but the trouble was just beginning.

Secretary Lu gave Yan Dahai a harsh glance and entered the building with Wu Qiangwei and Chu Xiao’e.

Although he didn’t say how he would handle it, Yan Dahai knew that he probably couldn’t get past this hurdle.

His dream of being transferred to the National Development and Reform Commission was sure to be shattered.

With some luck, he might just receive a disciplinary sanction.

But this position as the director of the office, he’d feared he would be stuck with it for life.

The incident at the City Committee Building quickly spread throughout the entire Lingjiang officialdom.

Someone had recorded a video on the scene and shared it in various groups.

Yan Dahai, the director of the office, had become infamous.

The criticism against him was overwhelmingly scathing.

Liu Jie also became famous.

Everyone was lenient towards him, as he was seen as the underdog, eliciting empathy from many.

As more information was leaked, people found out that Liu Jie’s files were still at his school.

He had been on loan for the past two years, enduring oppression from Director Yan.

Even more shockingly, many of the City Committee’s impressive research reports from the last year turned out to have been written by Liu Jie.

They were astonished; such a talented writer should have been a favorite in any department but was suppressed by Yan Dahai at the City Committee, preventing him from being put on the staff.

This was clearly a personal vendetta!

Meanwhile.

Song Guanchao was just about to ask Wu Qiangwei for half a day off to check on Liu Jie when Chu Xiao’e’s secretary suddenly found him.

"Secretary Song, Secretary Chu would like to see you."

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