Chapter 1698

Chapter 1698

Meeting Room.

9:40.

Originally, when Fang Wenping said so, it was time to adjourn the meeting. However, unexpectedly, Chen Kai'an spoke up at this moment, causing several department heads who were preparing to leave to sit back down.

"Director Fang," Chen Kai'an said.

Fang Wenping glanced at him. "Do you have something to say?"

Chen Kai'an hesitated. "I'm not sure if I should speak or not."

"Just say it." This person seemed to be quite close to Fang Wenping. However, Fang Wenping seemed to be this way with everyone she dealt with, whether they were her subordinates or adversaries. She always appeared somewhat disdainful, as if she were above others, whether they were her people, other political opponents, or someone like Dong Xuebing, who was from the Xie family. Fang Wenping had never regarded anyone highly; this air of superiority seemed to come naturally to her. If it were anyone else showing such an expression or speaking in this manner, people would find it off-putting. But when it came from Fang Wenping, it seemed perfectly normal. Dong Xuebing sometimes had this feeling, too. It seemed that this woman was born with this demeanor.

To the point.

Seeing Director Fang speak, Chen Kai'an continued, "After yesterday's departmental adjustments, the personnel are basically all in place. But I've heard many people reflecting on some issues, mainly concerning our Ninth Supervision Office’s Second Section."

"Second Section?" Fang Wenping interjected.

Everyone also turned their gaze to Dong Xuebing.

Dong Xuebing was slightly taken aback. Damn, why is this about my department?

Dong Xuebing countered, "So what if I'm male? So, in your opinion, having female subordinates under a male leader is unacceptable, but is it okay if it's the other way around? What era are we living in? Old Chen, you've been in discipline inspection for so long, and I'm puzzled. How can your consciousness be so low? It's been decades since the Central Committee emphasized gender equality. Why haven't you changed your mindset? Are you still stuck in the old ways of male superiority and female inferiority? I feel embarrassed for you. Where are your Party principles?"

Chen Kai'an became agitated. "I'm not favoring males over females. I'm just talking about this specific issue."

Dong Xuebing didn't let him finish. He interrupted, "So why are you distinguishing between male and female leaders? You are indeed favoring males over females. Moreover, as far as I know, the head of the Comprehensive Division of the Second Supervision Office, Sister Wang, is also a female comrade, and there are male comrades in her department. Sister Wang has been working in the unit for so many years. Why haven't you mentioned anything about it being detrimental to the image? Why is it suddenly an issue when it comes to me? You're not favoring males over females? What are you then? You're treating male and female comrades differently."

Chen Kai'an became furious. "I..."

"Director Fang is still here, and you're saying this?" Dong Xuebing sneered. "Do you still have any respect for Director Fang? Aren't you indirectly criticizing Director Fang? It's fine if my department needs adjustments. We can also bring in some male comrades. But if that's the case, shouldn't we also bring in some female comrades for everyone here? Since it's Director Chen's proposal, I suggest Director Chen should step down first."

Chen Kai'an was livid. "You..."

Dong Xuebing continued, "This is simply groundless. Promoting these cadres is not solely up to me, Dong Xuebing. It's with the consent of Director Fang and the approval of the Commission's leadership. You can question me, but you're also questioning Director Fang and the leadership of the Commission. Cadres' transfers and promotions are based on their work capabilities. I wonder, how come in your eyes, Director Chen, gender needs to be considered? What's wrong with female comrades? Are female comrades inferior in your eyes while male comrades are considered human beings?"

Chen Kai'an tried to explain, "I didn't mean..."

"But that's what you implied," Dong Xuebing slapped him with one accusation after another.

In the end, the people in the meeting room shook their heads slightly. They could see that Chen Kai'an was no match for Dong Xuebing. Their verbal skills were not on the same level.

Fang Wenping ended the argument by saying, "Alright, let's adjourn the meeting." She was trying to protect Chen Kai'an. The more they argued, the clearer it became that Chen Kai'an couldn't explain himself.