Chapter 4: How Bold You Are

Cai Yang bowed slightly to Qiu Mingshan, remained silent, and withdrew, closing the door behind him.

Head, I never intended to deny it. This matter, even if Secretary Qiu does not inquire, I will proactively report it.

The secretary was so frightened that she took two steps back, speechless.

Cai Yang was so angry that he kept nodding, extending his finger to point at Fan Hongyu's nose, his whole body trembling slightly

Such matters are not something I can discuss with others

When Deputy Secretary Qiu was in a fit of rage in the office, Comrade Fan Hongyu, a staff member of the Second Section of the Municipal Committee Office, was leisurely leaning back in a hard wooden chair, gently lifting his teacup and taking a sip of the scalding strong tea.

Although it cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty at this moment that Fan Hongyu is behind this, analysis indicates that he has the greatest "suspicion".

In recent days, Fan Hongyu has gradually adapted to the bizarre phenomenon of "rebirth." He calmed his mind and thoroughly reviewed all the memories in his mind from beginning to end, ultimately reaching a conclusion: in another world, Officer Fan must have died in the line of duty

Qiu Mingshan narrowed his eyes slightly and fixed his gaze steadily on Fan Hongyu's eyes

Fan Hongyu smiled faintly

Fan Hongyu took a gentle breath, straightened his chest, and said: "Secretary Qiu, I believe that everything has two sides. Our country has been impoverished and weak for too long, and it is indeed time for change. Both the political system and the economic system need reform; a major overhaul is necessary. However, reform does not mean radicalism, nor does it mean destroying everything. Thoughts must be liberated, and reforms must be deepened; there is nothing wrong with that. Yet, it must be gradual, step by step; one cannot become fat in one bite. We are a large country with vast territory and a large population, and there are significant regional differences. The level of education among the people also varies greatly. Therefore, one should not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach; comprehensive analysis must be conducted from both sides. Reasonable planning must be formulated, implemented gradually, and the masses must be guided towards a moderately prosperous life. In the process of liberating thoughts and deepening reforms, we must also remain vigilant against the rampant spread of bourgeois liberalization and the unchecked rise of anarchistic democratic ideologies. As a large country, all reforms must be based on a stable foundation. Social order must be stable, and the cadres and masses must uphold their beliefs for reforms to achieve the best results. Otherwise, chaos will ensue!"

Fan Hongyu was lost in thought as he picked up his teacup, ready to take a second sip, when suddenly the door burst open. Qiu Mingshan's secretary, Cai Yang, charged in like a cannonball.

Alright

Seeing Fan Hongyu's nonchalant demeanor, Cai Yang felt an overwhelming anger, truly wanting to give him a scathing reprimand.

Starting over may not necessarily be a bad thing

The matter has already been addressed, and the outcome can only be awaited

I have already died once, so what is there to fear?

But now, Section Chief Cai is like a fire-lit bull with its rear end on fire

Fan Hongyu pondered for a moment and then said, "Secretary Qiu, whether you believe it or not, this article was revised solely by me, from beginning to end, with no one else involved."

However, from the flustered appearance of Section Chief Cai, it can be inferred that it is certainly not a good thing. Could it be that Xiao Fan has gotten into trouble?

As an experienced detective, playing such a little trick is completely a piece of cake for Fan Hongyu

The colleagues in the office stared at each other in confusion, not understanding the situation.

Fan Hongyu directly acknowledged the matter

I have seen those who are bold, but I have never seen anyone so audacious as this

Head, are you calling me

Fan Hongyu was as clear as a mirror in his heart, yet his face showed not the slightest change. He gently set down the teacup and stood up with a smile

Fan Hongyu, a twenty-year-old young man who has just graduated from a junior college, truly possesses such excellent writing skills

Fan Hongyu's gaze is clear and bright, devoid of any pretense or evasion

With a loud bang

It is truly regrettable that the effectiveness of this matter will be significantly diminished. Fan Hongyu is still contemplating how to persuade Qiu Mingshan to "accept" this article and his "new perspective." If there could be a follow-up action, that would be even better, as it would maximize the benefits.

Qiu Mingshan let out a furious roar, his face suddenly turning a shade of iron blue, and his eyes emitted flames of anger

As soon as Cai Yang turned the corner, he stopped in his tracks, turned his head, and glared fiercely at Fan Hongyu, gritting his teeth. Each word erupted from the depths of his throat, and his eyes blazed with fury.

Fan Hongyu did not conceal anything and readily admitted it.

You, follow me

Qiu Mingshan's expression, on the other hand, appeared relatively calm; at least, there was no significant abnormality evident on his face. However, the fiery spark still danced in his eyes, clearly indicating that his inner feelings were far from as composed as they seemed on the surface

Fortunately, Officer Fan is an experienced veteran, a seasoned player in the big lake, who has weathered many storms and is not particularly afraid

However, Secretary Fan also understands that in the upcoming period, it is likely that his elder's days will be quite difficult to endure

Yes, it was modified by me

This is outrageous

I hope this article can truly change the established facts

Cai Yang's gaze was fixed directly on Secretary Fan, who was sitting right next to the door of mhetushu.com. Taking a deep breath, he suddenly shouted in anger, his eyebrows raised in fury

You, you... hi

On the way, Fan Hongyu lost his bag, leaving only the last page unchanged. This page contained just a few lines of text, an article that Fan Hongyu had rewritten, deliberately connecting to this ending, everything was seamless.

Otherwise, this matter cannot be explained

Cai Yang was almost fainted with anger. After a great effort, he finally steadied his thoughts and gritted his teeth to ask: "You! Tell me honestly, was that article revised by you?"

Still feeling quite pleased with oneself

It is not surprising that Qiu Mingshan does not believe it. Setting aside differing viewpoints, this article presents a clear argument, exhibits rigorous logic, provides ample evidence, and showcases remarkable literary talent, all of which reflect the qualities of a "first-rate expert." Qiu Mingshan reflects that even if he were to personally pen it, the level of quality would not be significantly improved.

Here it comes

Is it possible

Qiu Mingshan's eyes sparkled as he stared at Fan Hongyu for a while, and finally picked up the newspaper, saying to Fan Hongyu

Moreover, deep within Qiu Mingshan's heart, he had already determined that this was a conspiracy, making it even more unlikely that a young person like Fan Hongyu could orchestrate it. There must certainly be someone behind the scenes directing it.

Fan Hongyu followed Cai Yang into Qiu Mingshan's office, coming to a stop two meters in front of the desk. He calmly gazed at Qiu Mingshan, his face still bearing a faint, elusive smile.

Secretary Qiu, I am merely expressing my true thoughts from the bottom of my heart

To speak frankly, in the two months since Fan Hongyu started working in the office, Cai Yang has been quite considerate towards him. This is partly due to the favor of Fan Weiguo, and partly because Fan Hongyu is young and lively, excelling in basketball and table tennis, and his handwriting is beautiful, which aligns well with Cai and Tu Shuyang's preferences. Cai is keen to befriend him. Fan Hongyu's performance has been fairly standard. Although he occasionally makes minor mistakes due to his youth and lack of experience, these are not significant issues.

Fan Hongyu chuckled lightly and said, "Head, don't get angry here. Let's hurry to Secretary Qiu's place. Otherwise, if he waits too long, he might scold you as well, and that wouldn't be worth it."

Good, very good. You can go explain to Secretary Qiu yourself

After a moment, Qiu Mingshan inquired

Dare to unilaterally alter Secretary Qiu's article

Secretary Qiu, I revised the article

Fan Hongyu

This is not difficult. Because no one would expect that Fan Hongyu would have such audacity to unilaterally alter the theoretical article of the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee. Director Wen was completely unprepared. When Fan Hongyu arrived at Director Wen's office, Director Wen was busy. After a brief glance at the article, upon seeing the handwritten signature of Qiu Mingshan and the large red seal of the Yanhua Municipal Committee's Propaganda Department on the last page, he said nothing and signed, agreeing to publish it, instructing Fan Hongyu to deliver the manuscript to the editorial department himself. When Fan Hongyu arrived at Director Wen's office, Director Wen was busy. After a brief glance at the article, upon seeing the handwritten signature of Qiu Mingshan and the large red seal of the Yanhua Municipal Committee's Propaganda Department on the last page, he said nothing and signed, agreeing to publish it, instructing Fan Hongyu to deliver the manuscript to the editorial department himself

Qiu Mingshan and his father Fan Weiguo, it would be strange if they could let him off the hook

Qiu Mingshan said calmly: "I know. I just spoke with Director Wen on the phone. You have quite a nerve, daring to play such a trick of substitution."

This statement seems somewhat insincere. In fact, Fan Hongyu's line of thought shares many commonalities with Qiu Mingshan's perspective. Of course, there are slight differences in the details. However, looking back over twenty years, in the face of such a tumultuous political landscape, Fan Hongyu had no choice but to alter his "viewpoint"

He dares to do such audacious things without my consent

Cai Yang suppressed the impulse to harshly scold Fan Hongyu, stomped his foot fiercely, and shouted

The heavens are playing a joke on him with a *picture* book; although Officer Fan is extremely frustrated, he finds himself helpless.

Then, tell me, why did you change my article

Fan Hongyu still spoke softly and gently, appearing relaxed and unhurried

Fan Hongyu said calmly

This foolish boy still does not realize the great trouble he has caused

Cai Yang is the head of the Second Secretary Department, the direct superior of everyone in this room. Cai Yang has profound admiration for Qiu Mingshan and has openly declared without reservation that his idol is Secretary Qiu. In his daily conduct and dealings, he takes Qiu Mingshan as his role model, cultivating a demeanor that is steady and grounded, walking at a measured pace that exudes an air of authority.

Great, great, you finally admitted it

Cai Yang was so furious that he could hardly contain himself, trembling as he spoke. He turned around and strode forward in a fit of anger.

Moreover, Fan Hongyu had no intention of shirking responsibility

Fan Hongyu did not ask why, still smiling cheerfully, he readily agreed and left his position, following with light steps.

Qiu Mingshan still did not lose his temper, gently set down the newspaper, and asked: "Did you write it all by yourself from beginning to end?"

You have done a good deed

Well, since it has come to this, let us face reality

Xiao Fan, what is going on?

This matter cannot be blamed on anyone anyway

What are all these matters called?

In an instant, everyone stared in astonishment at the breathless Section Chief Cai

To tamper with Secretary Qiu's article without authorization and to audaciously publish it in the provincial newspaper under Secretary Qiu's name is something that Cai Yang has not only never seen or heard of, but has never even dreamed of!

Qiu Mingshan patiently finished reading the article, but could no longer contain himself. He slammed his palm heavily on the table, causing the cup and pen on the surface to clatter and fall to the ground, shattering the cup into pieces