After leaving the CPPCC, Lu Yiwei rushed to the city.
The snow this time was heavier than the last time. Before it melted, it was covered with a thick layer of snow. Even the better SUVs were skidding.
Along the way, Lu Yiwei held his phone tightly in his hand. From time to time, he would open his phone to check if there were any incoming calls. But his phone seemed to have lost its signal. It was quiet all morning.
He wanted to call Zhang Zhiyuan to understand the situation, but he was not sure if it was the right time to do so. But he could not wait. He was probably just like her, sitting in the office, feeling uneasy and perturbed.
He could not wait any longer and dialed Pan Chengjun's number. "What's the situation?"
Pan Chengjun replied calmly. "Everything is fine."
"Did you hear anything?"
"Nothing. I asked my friend to ask around in the province. Not many people know the inside story, but many people are saying that Secretary Guo is in danger. "
Lu Yiwei stroked his hair and exhaled. He wanted to say something but hesitated. After a long while, he said, "Pay close attention to the situation and report to me at any time."
"Okay. I've been asking around. Yiwei, do you want me to go to the top level? I was talking to Fuyong just now. He said there are people in the top level. "
Lu Yiwei quickly said. "Don't do anything stupid. It's useless. What connections can Fuyong have? At most, he knows a few swindling young masters. How can he influence the political situation? Impossible. Although I don't know what mistakes Secretary Guo has made, he is not someone ordinary people can shake unless someone big helps him … "
Although Pan Chengjun was not in the government, he had made many friends in the government through Lu Yiwei. He was very sensitive to the subtle changes in the situation. He was not very familiar with Guo Jinzhu, but he knew how important this person was. "What do you need me to do?"
"Don't do anything. Protecting Guo Yue is the best consolation for Secretary Guo. Oh, where is she now? "
"In the room next door."
"Oh, is she okay?"
"Just now, they were making a fuss about going home. Tong Huan had to persuade them for a long time before they finally quietened down. I was thinking if I should accept your suggestion and simply send her abroad. "
Lu Yiwei closed his eyes and murmured, "It's too late. We can't get out. I calmed down and thought about it. She couldn't leave now. If she left, I wouldn't be able to explain a lot of things. Once Secretary Guo made a conclusion, he would definitely investigate her indirectly. Take a look around and see if there's anything strange going on around us. "
Pan Chengjun looked downstairs, then looked around and said, "There's nothing strange at the moment. Are you saying that someone will come looking for us?"
"Yes, and very soon. Why don't you pass the phone to Guo Yue? I'll talk to her for a bit. "
"Alright, wait a moment!"
Pan Chengjun came to the room next door and handed the phone to Guo Yue. Guo Yue looked at him with tears streaming down her face and asked, "Whose?"
"Yiwei's."
Guo Yue snatched the phone away and burst into tears. "Uncle Yiwei, please save my dad. You must have a way to save him." Guo Yue wailed.
Lu Yiwei felt like a knife was twisting in his heart. He comforted her. "Don't cry. I'm thinking of a way."
Guo Yue's crying became louder and louder. She said angrily, "I don't know how many times my father's so-called good friends called him this morning. He didn't answer any of them, including you. What are you afraid of? Are you that scared? When you need my father's help, you call him Secretary Guo. But at the critical moment, you're all cowards. The world is so cold. If I see my father, I'll tell him to bite you all out and tear off your hypocritical masks. "
Lu Yiwei felt ashamed, but what she said was the truth. Birds in the same forest would fly away in the face of a disaster, not to mention the official "friendship" that had been built with all kinds of benefits. Usually, they behaved like this at the dining table, but at the critical moment, no one dared to jump up. Even if they said a word, they would be extra careful.
A stone stirred up a thousand ripples. Guo Jinzhu's sudden arrest meant that the direction of the political wind had changed. Every subtle move could cause a butterfly effect that could get out of hand. Anyone who had a relationship with him was probably like Lu Yiwei at this moment, panicking and trembling with fear. They curled up in a corner and went through their memories. They erased the traces of transactions and secretly prayed that Guo Jinzhu would not drag them into the mess. They even made a clear stand on the opposite side and waved the flag to protect themselves.
Lu Yiwei was no exception. Although he did not have many transactions with Guo Jinzhu and did not have a close relationship with him, he would definitely be implicated if they found out. He had been through a lot and was very indifferent to this. However, he had just stepped into a leadership position and did not want his career to end in Long 'an.
"Guo Yue, don't be agitated. I was very shocked and helpless when I found out about this. Taking him away doesn't mean that there's a problem. Maybe it's just a routine investigation and they'll be released soon. No matter what the situation is, I hope you can calm down. Don't do anything stupid and don't be impulsive. If you do that, not only will you not help Secretary Guo, but you will also hurt him. "
Lu Yiwei sorted out his thoughts and said, "From now on, you have to listen to everything carefully and do it. This concerns your father's future and fate. First, you have to calm down. Don't call anyone again and don't take the initiative to look for anyone. It's useless. No one will step forward. Also, you have to stay in the company and don't move around too often. Don't go out. You might be under surveillance and every move you make will affect your father. If you can calm down, you will give him enough time.
"Second, you have to cooperate. Tell Tong Huan or Pan Chengjun everything you know, including your assets, properties, savings, and so on. Although it's too late, there's still room for improvement. Tong Huan and Old Pan are not outsiders. They will find a way to help you solve this problem and buy as much time as possible.
"Third, you have to be prepared. I don't want to say this too early, but the situation is urgent. If there's really a problem with your father, you have to actively cooperate with the investigation. Some things can be said, and some things must not be said. No matter what the outcome is, I will be responsible for you until the end. Stay in China or go abroad. It's up to you. "
After Lu Yiwei finished speaking, Guo Yue became unusually calm. She wiped away her tears and said in despair, "Uncle Yiwei, do you mean that my father might go to prison?"
Lu Yiwei said straightforwardly, "I can't rule out this possibility, so I hope you can prepare for the worst. You've grown up and matured in all aspects. You should learn to face it and learn to take responsibility. There's still a long way to go, understand? "
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