Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 692: 160. Shocking Council Member! Fang Shaxing! _2

Hearing the tall and thin Council Member's words, his assistant blinked and asked with total confusion, "Six gifts?"

The tall and thin Council Member's expression became serious, "What's the problem? Is there anything wrong with an elder who has old ties with the Si Family sending blessings to the younger generation?"

The assistant hurriedly shook his head, "No, no."

Although he said that, the assistant couldn't help but feel puzzled: he couldn't remember any old ties his boss had with the Si Family. Plus... didn't his boss mock Fang Ze for half a day after receiving his gift yesterday?

Sensing his assistant's hesitation, the tall and thin Council Member could not be bothered to explain any more and just waved his hand, dismissing the assistant.

Once the assistant had left, however, he looked out the window, muttering to himself, "Can one simply avoid a calamity star? Would it still be called a calamity star if it could be avoided?"

"Since it can't be avoided, might as well take this opportunity to gain some goodwill."

"Who knows, it might turn into someone else's calamity star."

Thinking to this point, he couldn't help but recall the Council Member he had advised on the phone to keep a distance from Fang Ze, and he smiled to himself, whispering, "Can't have too many smart people."

What he didn't know was that the Council Member on the other end of the phone, after hanging up, also made the same arrangements after pondering for a while....

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Meanwhile, at the Provincial Government. The office building of the Provincial Government.

The Second Committee's office.

Councilor Jia sat in his chair with a deeply furrowed brow, "The Chairperson has come forward? It seems like a serious matter indeed."

"Could it be that Old Huang really is compromised? A personal traitor?"

At this thought, Councilor Jia couldn't help but recall how close he had been with Councilor Huang over the years, and a fine sweat broke out on his forehead.

He stood up, pacing the room restlessly, thinking about how to probe for information or somehow fix the situation.

As he thought, his mind turned to Fang Ze!

Two days ago, he had thought it suspicious that Fang Ze would meet with so many Council Members on such short notice, but he couldn't figure out why, assuming it was just because Fang Ze was naive about the ways of the world, having grown up in a small place!

Now it seemed that Fang Ze was making puppets of dozens of Council Members!

"If I'm not mistaken, Fang Ze must be involved in this matter, perhaps even one of the decision-makers!"

"He must know many details, or have a certain degree of influence!"

"Go see him!"

As he thought this, Councilor Jia suddenly felt grateful that he had sent two Extraordinary Artifacts to Fang Ze the day before yesterday, leaving a sliver of goodwill. Otherwise, considering his actions that day, he wouldn't even have a chance to visit Fang Ze today!

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At the same time. Hu Family residence.

The Tiger King also had a face full of regret.

Who would have thought that the person who was privately mocked by most Council Members for lacking manners and disgracing the nobility a few days ago had suddenly turned into the mighty boss behind the scenes with the scythe of the Grim Reaper in hand.

And thinking of the thirty clan members he had lent out, Tiger King suddenly felt less heartache....

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Meanwhile....

At the Five-Star Hotel, Room 616.

Fang Ze stared at all the gifts in the room, as well as the visitation cards. He was a bit baffled.

He had thought that once the news broke out, the Council Member's impressions of him would change drastically. He had even prepared to be isolated in the province, but instead... what was with these 35 Council Members sending over 60 gifts?

Is human nature really like this?

Shaking his head in amazement, Fang Ze casually stacked the gifts to one side. He had no intention of unwrapping them or meeting any of the Council Members: the female Director had given him enough hints. He also wanted to use this rare free time to sort out the affairs of Emerald City.

Thinking this, Fang Ze picked up his phone and dialed the special line for the Security Bureau. Soon, at Fang Ze's request, the special line was transferred to the office of the Emerald City Director.

Fang Ze wasn't there, but Little You was quite diligent. The call connected within a few seconds.

"Hello, this is the office of the Emerald City Director. How may I help you?"

Hearing Little You's sweet voice, Fang Ze directly said, "It's me, Little You."

There was a brief pause on the other end, followed by an excited response, "Director?!"

Fang Ze hummed in response, then asked Little You, "Little You, do you have any family in Emerald City?"

Little You didn't understand why Fang Ze was asking this, she hesitated for a moment, then answered, "Director, I only have an aunt in Emerald City. She raised me since I was young."

Fang Ze had already checked Little You's background, so he wasn't surprised. He hummed again, then said, "How about coming to work in the Provincial Government? Still in the Security Bureau, still as my secretary. If you can do it, I can arrange for your aunt to come to the Provincial Government later."

The Provincial Government was a place that people from all high and low-level cities dream of! From birth, they knew it was the essence of a province! There they have technologies unseen even in high-level cities, countless luxury cars, mansions, skyscrapers! There's exquisite food, beautiful clothes, ample entertainment, and even just living in the city guarantees a monthly basic living stipend, ensuring at least freedom from worry about food and clothing!

There are no gangs, no Disaster Creatures, none of the various messes! Even in the face of unpredictable Disasters, the Provincial Government would always serve as the last bastion!

So, considering this, Little You barely hesitated before eagerly saying, "Director! I am interested!"