So, Xie Peng sent a message to Wen Bao to align their stories.

Coincidentally, back in middle school, he and Wen Bao both had a crush on the same girl in their class, who was the vice class monitor.

However, the girl later passed away from leukemia, which happened after Wen Bao had left.

Upon receiving the message, Wen Bao was startled but replied to Xie Peng: "Look, it's all because of your brilliant moves that now I have to cooperate with you to smooth over this thing. Alright then, we've unified our stories. Now, you're becoming a big shot, getting used to lying is to be expected. In the future, don't have anything else you need me to cover for you."

Xie Peng was finally relieved after receiving the reply.

As for Wen Bao, he speculated, is it that Liu Zhizhong suspects something? Goodness, Mr. Liu truly lives up to his reputation!

Alright then, hopefully, it will blow over!

Wen Bao had his own style in handling things, straightforward and loyal, a man of principles. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made it to the top of the Dark World in Southeast Asia!

Of course, recently, Wen Bao wasn't planning to return to the country. He had his plans, just waiting to see what feedback Xie Peng would send back.

Wen Bao made quite a bit of money from the Zhang Family, naturally making the Luo Family happy, and they were urging him to finalize his marriage certificate with Luo Yuxiang.

Besides, Wen Bao also had some business to handle in the Dark World of Southeast Asia.

In Shanan County, within a few days, the County Party Organization Department had finished talking to Xie Peng. Inspection and all would follow the procedure.

The final decision wasn't, of course, by the County Party Organization Minister, but by the County Party Secretary Liu Zhizhong!

So, Liu Zhizhong had Hamuer inform Xie Peng that he wanted to have a private chat with Secretary Xie.

Before setting off, Xie Peng naturally reported to Zhang Hongyang, seeking Brother Yang's instructions.

Zhang Hongyang was pleased, encouraged him, and advised him to be humble in front of Liu Zhizhong, to let go of past grudges, and focus everything on this promotion.

From the bottom of his heart, Xie Peng hated Liu Zhizhong, very much wished for Liu Zhizhong's downfall.

But at this critical moment for promotion, he could read the situation, and naturally expressed that he would follow Brother Yang's arrangements and guidance.

At nine in the morning, Xie Peng arrived at the County Party office building, heading straight to Liu Zhizhong's office.

Just as Hamuer was leaving Liu Zhizhong's office, he solemnly nodded and greeted: "Secretary Xie, you're here?"

Xie Peng, of course, had to be humble facing the county's chief steward, so he nodded and smiled: "Hello, Secretary-General! Is Secretary Liu inside? Is he free?"

"Yes, he's free, waiting for you! Congratulations, Secretary Xie."

Xie Peng humbly replied: "Thank you, Secretary-General, and thank you for your kind words! However, nothing's set in stone yet!"

Hamuer gently shook his head, smiling faintly: "Don't say nothing's set in stone, just one stroke is needed, and that stroke is Secretary Liu!"

Xie Peng certainly understood.

If Liu Zhizhong agreed, even if the inspection by the organization department wasn't satisfactory, Xie Peng could still move up.

If Liu Zhizhong didn't agree, even if the inspection was stellar, it would be useless.

Such is the power of the County Party Secretary, the Party rules everything!

Xie Peng quickly nodded, thanked Hamuer, and went to knock on Liu Zhizhong's office door.

In the County Party Secretary's office, during Mo Dayou's era, it was luxurious.

But entering Liu Zhizhong's era, it became simplistic...