The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition
Chapter 103

A pledge of allegiance

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Fu Zhigang's heart began pounding uncontrollably.

He had made his willingness to switch sides clear to the director, yet the director had changed the subject and posed a seemingly unrelated question.

But was it really unrelated?

A little thought was all it took to understand what the director was getting at.

"Yes! It's just east of the Red Flag Theater. That club is quite famous here in Yangcheng." His mind raced, and Fu Zhigang made his choice without hesitation, nodding as he spoke.

"Tonight, you'll personally command the Patrol Police Brigade and the Public Security Management Brigade in a surprise inspection of the Golden Sun Song and Dance Club. Then shut it down!"

Director Zhou's voice was calm, as though he were discussing something perfectly ordinary.

Fu Zhigang sighed inwardly. Sure enough, the director wanted him to prove his allegiance!

"Rest assured, Director. I guarantee I'll get it done!"

Since he had already decided to stake everything on the director, he couldn't afford the slightest hesitation.

When switching sides, the worst thing you could do was keep a foot in both camps!

If he had to choose between the director and Xie Bingyi, he would certainly choose the director.

Because he knew full well who had slapped Xie Bingyi senseless, and who had brought down Ba Yan, secretary of the Qingyuan City Political and Legal Affairs Commission, landing him under disciplinary detention.

As Director Zhou looked at the command center director's resolute expression, a little more appreciation entered his eyes. Whatever else might be said about Director Fu, there was certainly nothing wrong with his judgment!

For staking everything on him without hesitation, all he could say was, Old Fu, you've opened up a whole new road for yourself!

Deputy Director Li Pingwu stood some distance away, watching Fu

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