Chapter 1379

Clement felt his face burn with embarrassment. The speech was striking all the wrong chords and turning him into a laughingstock. Ralph, meanwhile, was sweating bullets, flailing his arms as he barked, "No laughing! Do you hear me? Don't even make a single chuckle!" Fed up, Clement tossed the script aside and went off-script. "Ladies and gentlemen, the development of our suburbs depends on the district's strong leadership. It also relies on your continued oversight and support. "On behalf of the district, I pledge that we will ensure steady and sustained growth in the suburbs. We will also uphold the integrity and commitment of our leadership team. "In summary, we will never compromise with crime, and we will never tolerate any illegal or disorderly behavior. We strictly uphold the 'Three Absolutes' principle. "Every act of corruption uncovered will be thoroughly investigated. Every illicit fund discovered will be dismantled. Anyone involved in inappropriate relationships or mor