The petitioners were persuaded to leave. Mayor Zhao Yiping promised that the murderer would be severely punished and the families of the deceased would be given a satisfactory explanation. He promised that he would not cover up or bend the law for personal gain, and he would resolutely put an end to officials shielding each other. Mayor Zhao Yiping made a high-profile speech and showed a very friendly image in front of the group of petitioners. The reporters from the city television station gave a series of close-up shots.
As soon as Zhao Yiping decided to go downstairs, the Municipal Government Office immediately notified the people from the Municipal TV Station to come over. The director of the Municipal Government Office, Liu Mingda, was personally chosen by Zhao Yiping. How could Liu Mingda not know his leader's temperament? At this time, he had to quickly notify the people from the Municipal TV Station to come over. If they could not be of use, they could just wait by the side. If they could be of use, that would be great. As a matter of fact, right now, Zhao Yiping's image of being friendly to the people was captured.
Liu Mingda was standing next to Zhao Yiping. His position was even further forward than Qi Yixuan's. Anyone who knew the government's internal affairs would know that this was not normal. Inadvertently, Liu Mingda's gaze would also fall on Qi Yixuan, who was next to him. He, the office director, and Qi Yixuan, the Secretary-General of the Municipal Government, did not seem to get along on the surface. Nominally, he was under Qi Yixuan's jurisdiction, but Qi Yixuan, the Secretary-General, could not command him. The two of them were in opposing camps, and this was not something that could be decided by their own subjective will. Their different backgrounds meant that they could not be together. Qi Yixuan was the Head Butler of the Municipal Government, but he was not favored by Zhao Yiping. Basically, Liu Mingda was in charge of all the matters of the Municipal Government, and Liu Mingda hoped to replace Qi Yixuan one day.
As the petitioners gathered in front of the gate of the Municipal Government, the news quickly spread out as if it had grown wings. As the place where the incident took place, Ximen County was informed as soon as possible. When Chen Xing heard the news, his forehead was full of black lines. He had just finished reading today's newspaper, and the bad news came again. This was really a case of "when it rains, it pours, and when it pours, it pours". Bad things came together.
After receiving the news, Chen Xing immediately ordered the people from the county government office and the Public Security Bureau, as well as the township cadres of Dawu Town, to go to Hai City to pick up the petitioners. Sitting in the office, Chen Xing's face was gloomy, waiting for the leaders of the Municipal Government to call and criticize him. Zhao Yiping disliked him. Today, the petitioners from Ximen County gathered at the gate of the Municipal Government. Zhao Yiping had no choice but to call and reprimand him.
He waited for a long time, but there was no response. Chen Xing stared at the landline on the desk and felt suspicious. Could it be that Zhao Yiping had changed? Ignoring her for the time being, Chen Xing shook his head. When Lu Ming came over, he should first understand the situation of the newspaper. He couldn't just sit and wait for Zhao Yiping to call and fly into a rage.
When Lu Ming saw today's newspaper, he planned to come to Chen Xing's office. It happened that the families of the deceased went to the Municipal Government to petition again. Chen Xing called the Public Security Bureau and asked Lu Ming to arrange people to cooperate with the people from the government office and the township to go to the urban area to pick up the petitioners. After receiving the order, Lu Ming said that he would go to Chen Xing's office.
"County Chen, this hidden arrow is really fierce. It seems that you will not be reconciled until I, the director, am removed." When Lu Ming came to Chen Xing's office, this was the first sentence he said when he entered the door.
"Tell me first, did you really kick the criminal before he died?" Chen Xing waved the newspaper in his hand. Today's newspaper report was more aggressive than yesterday's, and it directly pointed out Lu Ming, the director of the Public Security Bureau.
"In a broad sense, he was indeed kicked by me." Lu Ming shook his head and smiled bitterly, but he didn't deny it.
"What about in a strict sense?" Chen Xing understood the meaning behind Lu Ming's words, but he didn't rush to say anything.
"The truth is like this. When I was about to walk out of the interrogation room, the criminal suddenly hugged my leg and wouldn't let go. I swung my leg forcefully and flung the criminal away. The criminal's head also hit the wall. This was the situation at that time, but the media just wanted to take it out of context and distort the truth. Lu Ming was very angry, but he couldn't deny that he, a dignified director of the Public Security Bureau, only felt a deep sense of powerlessness at this moment. Right now, he was like yellow mud falling into his pants. Even if it wasn't sh * t, it was sh * t. He couldn't argue with the powerful media. The more he tried to explain, the worse it would be. The power of public opinion was enough to drown out his own voice. Moreover, it was the organ newspaper of the Hai City Municipal Party Committee that reported this matter.
This was the greatest irony. Chen Xing muttered to himself and didn't say anything. In this situation, it was really hard to explain. Before the criminal died, he had indeed been kicked by Lu Ming, and it was this kick that caused the criminal's head to hit the wall. What the newspaper said was not wrong. The only discrepancy was that Lu Ming's kick was not deliberately aimed at the criminal, but was passively released from the restraints on his leg. The media report played a word game. They didn't say why Lu Ming had this kick. They only said that the criminal had been kicked by the director of the Public Security Bureau before he died, and this kick had caused the criminal's head to hit the wall. Following that, the newspaper deliberately led the speculation. Was this kick directly related to the criminal's accidental death? After that was a series of question marks. The report stopped here. This was really disgusting, because the endless space left for people's imaginations was faintly discernible, leading people's imaginations to the director of the Public Security Bureau's kick.
Was there anything wrong with the newspaper writing this way? Without a doubt, there was nothing wrong with the newspaper writing this way. They didn't have any subjective assumptions throughout, so no one could get hold of any evidence. These were all good at playing word games. However, it was obvious that in the eyes of people like Chen Xing and Lu Ming, who knew that this was not the case, the newspaper report had a bad intention to mislead the public. This intention could not be said to be not evil. Chen Xing sighed after a long time. It seemed that the person behind the scenes had deliberately planned this, using the power of public opinion to create pressure on us. Now we are riding a tiger, and it is difficult to get off, and there is no way to explain it.
Lu Ming nodded and frowned. The surveillance tape of that night was gone. If there was no accident, the person who leaked the matter to the newspaper must be related to the person who took away the surveillance tape. Otherwise, the newspaper wouldn't have known the details at that time so clearly. They even knew that the criminal was kicked by me before he died. However, it could not be ruled out that the information given by the person behind the scenes to the newspaper was incomplete, and they also wanted to deliberately mislead the newspaper report. However, no matter what, Haicheng Evening News, as an organ of the Municipal Party Committee, reported such content, and intentionally or unintentionally led public opinion to speculate. This was too irresponsible.
It is their business if the evening newspaper wants to report it. If they really want to pursue it, they can completely clear themselves. We can't do anything to them. The key is for you to quickly investigate within the police station. Being able to kill a criminal in the interrogation room and enter the surveillance room to take away the surveillance tape without anyone knowing, isn't the internal defense of the Public Security Bureau too lax? Speaking of this, Chen Xing was quite displeased.
Alas, trouble arose from within the walls. Who would have thought that there would be a traitor? Guarding day and night is difficult to guard against a traitor in one's own house. Lu Ming was very helpless. Even Chen Xing questioned the ability of the Public Security Bureau, not to mention how outsiders would view the Public Security Bureau after he announced the truth of the matter. Let's not talk about whether they would believe that the criminal was murdered or not. If anyone questioned the ability of the Public Security Bureau, they would first put the blame on him, the director. The Public Security Bureau was so lax. If they didn't pursue the responsibility of the leader, who else would they pursue?
Now was not the time to shake his head and sigh. The key was to seize the time to find out the real murderer. Chen Xing walked in the same place, glanced at Lu Ming, and said worriedly. He was afraid that time would not wait for anyone. Obviously, the mastermind behind the scenes was pushing the development of the matter layer by layer and creating a great momentum of public opinion. Wang Dongchen might also make corresponding actions.
County Chen, do you think this is Wang Dongchen's doing? Lu Ming's voice was a little lower. Without solid evidence, it was undoubtedly a taboo to say such words.
Any suspicion was not as important as substantial evidence. It was more important to focus on the case first. Chen Xing shook his head lightly. It was not convenient for him to comment whether Wang Dongchen was behind the scenes or not. But obviously, Wang Dongchen would not give up such an opportunity. He hoped that he could make it in time. He was afraid that his position as the director was also in danger.
"What will come will come. If this fire really burns me, it is also my fate. I can't avoid it even if I want to. These days have been too smooth. I guess this is also a big disaster for me. I don't think about anything now. I just want to find out the traitor in the Public Security Bureau. If I don't find him, I will not be reconciled to being stripped of this hat." Lu Ming gritted his teeth. Even if Chen Xing did not say it, he knew that after today's newspaper came out, his position as the director was really in danger. The target of the mastermind behind the scenes was really him. Yesterday, Zhao Yide and the others were just a prelude. Today, the mastermind really showed his fangs.
Do your best and leave it to fate. Don't think too pessimistically about things. At this time, Chen Xing could only comfort Lu Ming. By the way, today, the families of the deceased went to the Municipal Government to petition, and it was a group petition, which caused a very bad influence. Do you think that there is someone behind this, using the families of the deceased to create trouble? It is not impossible, but there is definitely a problem.
It wasn't impossible, but there was definitely a problem. Yesterday, a large group of the deceased's family members and fellow villagers came to the Public Security Bureau. They even held up a banner saying that the murderer would be severely punished and that justice would be served to the people. To put it bluntly, if there wasn't someone instructing them behind the scenes, how could these honest villagers understand these things? There was an eighty to ninety percent chance that someone was instructing them behind the scenes. Today, this group of people directly went to the Municipal Government to block the main gate. It would be strange if there wasn't someone instructing them behind the scenes. Yesterday, when we persuaded them to leave, we also promised the deceased's family that we would catch the murderer. According to common sense, they should go back and wait for news. There was no reason for them to go to the Municipal Government to petition today. There must be someone behind this. "Lu Ming's tone was very certain. With his many years of experience as a policeman, he could tell at a glance whether things were abnormal or not.
At this time, Chen Xing's phone rang. The call was from Qi Yixuan. As soon as the petitioners left, Qi Yixuan returned to his office and called Chen Xing. He told him about today's newspaper and the report letter. Qi Yixuan's tone was solemn. "Chen Xing, this series of events happened at this critical moment. I'm afraid that things are not that simple. Yesterday, I sent the report letter to the Municipal Government, but someone sent it directly to Mayor Zhang through another channel. Just now, I was called in and criticized. It seems that Mayor Zhang wants to make an issue out of the report letter.
Oh, it's all nonsense. If she wants to investigate, let her investigate. I am true gold fears no fire. No matter how hard she tries, I will not move. " Chen Xing said half-jokingly. Even if Zhao Yiping wanted to make trouble for him, what could he do with such a shameful anonymous report letter? Chen Xing was not afraid that Zhao Yiping would use this as a pretext to make a fuss.
"I'm just reminding you. It's fine as long as you know what's going on. But seeing that you are so confident, it seems that I've worried for you in vain." Qi Yixuan smiled. He was so concerned about Chen Xing's affairs. In addition to the fact that they were all members of the Zhou family, there was also an element of personal investment. Not to mention that Chen Xing was young, he was also appreciated by Zhou Mingfang. His future would definitely be more than this. As for how far he would go, no one could say for sure. However, he would definitely be at the municipal level. At this time, it was very necessary to build a good relationship with him in advance. It was always better to send charcoal in snowy weather than to add flowers to brocade.
"Thank you, Brother Qi, for your concern. I will remember this favor in my heart. When I return to the city, Brother Qi, you must find time to visit me." Chen Xing still wanted to thank Qi Yixuan for this favor.
"No problem. Chen Xing, when you return to the city, give me a call. We haven't had a good chat for some time." Qi Yixuan agreed readily. When he finally hung up the phone, he did not forget to remind Chen Xing to pay attention to the direction of public opinion in the newspaper. The death of a criminal in the Public Security Bureau had a certain social impact. If it was not handled properly, this kind of thing could easily cause a mass incident. Today, the family of the deceased and a large group of villagers from the same village went to the Municipal Government to petition. Fortunately, they did not make trouble, otherwise the problem would be serious. Today, they only went to the Municipal Government to petition. Who knew whether they would go to the Provincial Party Committee or the Provincial government to petition? What's more, if they went to the capital, the problem would be even more serious. It was always necessary to be careful.
Listening to Qi Yixuan's kind reminder, Chen Xing naturally thanked him again and again. What Qi Yixuan said was not impossible. If there was a mastermind behind the scenes who used the family of the deceased to make trouble, then it was not impossible for the family of the deceased and the villagers to instigate them to petition to the Provincial Government. If the mastermind did not achieve his goal, he would always be eager to make the matter more and more serious in order to achieve his sinister intention.
"Why? Does the mastermind really dare to make trouble for you, County Chen?" After listening to the conversation between Chen Xing and the person on the other end of the phone, Lu Ming roughly understood the meaning. The surprise on his face was not just a little bit.
"Someone sent a letter of complaint to the city, reporting that I was corrupt and perverted the law. It seems that this wave of attack against us is very fierce, which is far beyond our expectation." Chen Xing said with a smile. He did not take the letter of complaint to heart at all. The other party had fabricated some content, which was completely fabricated. Of course, Chen Xing was not afraid of the investigation, which also showed that the mastermind did not really know him. Otherwise, if the relationship between him, He Li, and Chu Rong was exposed, Chen Xing would really have a headache. Fortunately, it did not happen. In fact, Chen Xing felt a little lucky in his heart. He thought to himself that in the future, his relationship with He Li and Chu Rong should be hidden more deeply, and he should be more cautious and careful.
"The mastermind hiding behind the scenes only has this little trick. How dare he use such dirty tricks. If he has the ability, he should stand in the public and fight with real knives and spears." Lu Ming was so angry that his teeth itched. He sharpened his knife and thought, "If I know who is pouring dirty water on you, County Chen, and instigating the family of the deceased to petition to the Provincial Government, I will definitely kill him."
"As the old saying goes, if you do not do anything shameful, you will not be afraid of ghosts knocking at your door in the middle of the night. Even if these dirty tricks can make trouble for us, they will not stand the test of time and will be destroyed sooner or later. After today, let's see who has the last laugh." Chen Xing curled his lips disdainfully. Thinking of Qi Yixuan's kind reminder just now, Chen Xing also solemnly told Lu Ming at this moment, "We should seriously investigate the petition of the deceased's family. If there is really a mastermind behind the scenes as you said, it depends on whether you can find him or not. Also, the person who wrote the letter of complaint and secretly played dirty tricks on me. These two things seem to have no connection, but what Secretary General Qi said just now reminded me that these things all happened at the same time, so it is hard to guarantee that they are not connected. In addition, there is a traitor in your Public Security Bureau. These people hiding behind the scenes may really be controlled by the same big hand. As long as we catch one of the links, it is very likely that we can get a breakthrough in the whole thing."
"What County Chen said was right. The person who reported you shouldn't have done it earlier or later, but he reported you at this time. This is really a good time to join in the fun." Lu Ming nodded in agreement and said with a self-deprecating smile, "Now that I'm still the director of the Public Security Bureau, I should quickly go back and arrange for people to investigate separately. Otherwise, after today, I'll be fired from my position."
"You are just thinking nonsense." Chen Xing smiled and shook his head. At this time, He Qi walked in and looked at Lu Ming.
At first glance, He Qi's expression was strange. "County Chen, the county committee asked you to go to a meeting again."
"Another meeting?" Chen Xing frowned and looked at Lu Ming subconsciously. Some words might really come true.
"County Chen, hurry up and go to the meeting. I will go back and arrange as soon as possible. For me now, I can't waste even a second." Lu Ming's smile was a little bitter. Today's meeting was really aimed at him.
In the mayor's office of the Municipal Government, Zhao Yiping took the report letter in her hand and dialed the internal line. She called the first line of the Municipal Party Committee, which was the landline of Huang Kunming's office. Her relative strength as the mayor was reflected here. To discuss things, Zhao Yiping dared not to go to the Municipal Party Committee. She only made a phone call. As for Huang Kunming's dissatisfaction, Zhao Yiping directly turned a blind eye to it.
The phone was picked up, but there was no sound. Zhao Yiping knew that Huang Kunming was waiting for her to speak. She cursed in her heart. Zhao Yiping's tone was neither salty nor light. "Secretary Kunming, I have something to discuss with you."
"Comrade Yiping, if you have anything to say, just say it." Huang Kunming said lightly. When he saw that it was the number from Zhao Yiping's office, Huang Kunming was a little surprised. He wondered if Zhao Yiping was calling because of the people's petition.
I have a report letter about the head of Ximen County, Comrade Chen Xing. I don't know if Secretary Kunming has received it. Zhao Yiping wanted to sound him out, so she tentatively asked. Huang Kunming was a little stunned. A report letter about Chen Xing? Without batting an eyelid, Huang Kunming pressed a button on another landline. After a while, his secretary, Zhao Bin, walked in. Huang Kunming answered Zhao Yiping's call and wrote a few words on a piece of white paper. Zhao Bin looked at it and immediately left without a sound.
"What does Comrade Yiping mean?" Huang Kunming frowned. He still didn't know about the report letter. It was very likely that the Municipal Party Committee had also received it, but it had been suppressed. However, with just a report letter, what did Zhao Yiping want to do with this call? To investigate Chen Xing?
I think it is necessary for us to send an investigation team from the city to investigate seriously, which is also responsible for Comrade Chen Xing. If the report letter is false, it means that Comrade Chen Xing can stand the test of the organization. With the evidence of the investigation team from the city, it can also prove Comrade Chen Xing's innocence. In the future, if anyone dares to pour dirty water on Comrade Chen Xing, we can fight back with righteous words. Secretary Kunming, don't you think so? " Zhao Yiping held the report letter in his hand and said righteously.
Just because of a report letter, the city sent an investigation team to investigate their own comrade. This might be a little rash. Of course, it is good to be responsible for one's comrade, but this kind of attitude is a little excessive. The comrades at the lower levels still need to be cherished. If we make rash decisions, it will only make the comrades at the lower levels bitterly disappointed. Huang Kunming said faintly and muttered in his heart, "Is Zhao Yiping so free that he wants to find trouble to investigate Chen Xing?"
Speaking of which, no one really knew about the past between Chen Xing and Zhao Yiping. Except for the two parties involved, only Chen Xing's former college classmates knew about Chen Xing and Zhao Qing. Except for a few local people, those who knew that Zhao Qing was the daughter of Mayor Zhao Yiping, those who knew that Zhao Qing was the daughter of Mayor Zhao Yiping had gone their separate ways after graduation. No one knew that Zhao Qing had such a prominent family background. Therefore, it was normal that Huang Kunming didn't know about Zhao Yiping's prejudice against Chen Xing. Even Zhou Mingfang didn't know about it, let alone him. At present, Huang Kunming was a little uncertain about Zhao Yiping's thoughts.
Secretary Kunming, I think it is necessary to send an investigation team out of concern and love for Comrade Chen Xing. After all, Comrade Chen Xing is still young. I'm afraid that he can't stand the temptation.
If he makes a mistake, we will send an investigation team to find out the situation in time. If the information in the report letter is true, we can correct Chen Xing's mistakes in time. If the information in the report letter is not true, it means that Comrade Chen Xing can stand the test. This will also be conducive to his promotion and important position in the future. Kunming felt that this was reasonable. Since Zhao Yiping made this call, he would not give up easily.
At this time, Zhao Bin also came in with the report letter. Whether there was a report letter from Chen Xing, he would find out soon after he went down to check it. After a while, the report letter that was thrown to the corner was delivered to him. Zhao Bin did not dare to open it privately, so he presented it to Huang Kunming's desk.
Huang Kunming gestured for Zhao Bin to open it. He took out the report letter and quickly skimmed through it. The doubts in his heart grew. What kind of trick was Zhao Yiping playing? It was just an anonymous report letter. Although there were some contents in it, why did he send an investigation team with so many people? What was he trying to do? Was he trying to deliberately make things difficult for Chen Xing?
Huang Kunming's guess was right, but Huang Kunming obviously did not know the real reason why Zhao Yiping did not like Chen Xing. He kept thinking about all kinds of possibilities. In the end, Huang Kunming could only think of a reasonable explanation. He was now on Zhou Mingfang's side, and Chen Xing was on Zhou's side. Zhao Yiping wanted to use the report letter to investigate Chen Xing to resolve his attack. The reason was obvious. He was using Wu An's case to deal with Deputy Mayor Li Zhongmin. Zhao Yiping's action was not only to learn from him, but also to resolve his attack.
The possibility that Huang Kunming thought of was not unreasonable. Then, did Zhao Yiping also have the same intention? Or was Zhao Yiping, a mayor of the main hall, limited to the small grudge with Chen Xing? Perhaps it was a combination of both, but Zhao Yiping did not like to see the fact that Chen Xing had a promising future. Zhao Yiping would not miss such a dignified opportunity to seize the report letter to make a big fuss. Even if it was placed in front of Zhou Mingfang, Zhao Yiping was not afraid of what the other party would say. She was doing this with a good reason. If Zhou Mingfang really came forward, he would lose.
What is Secretary Kunming's opinion? Seeing that Huang Kunming did not say anything, Zhao Yiping could not help but urge him.
Comrade Yiping insisted on doing this? Huang Kunming did not answer but asked a question.
I still think that it is more appropriate to send an investigation team. That way, it is also to love and protect our comrades. If there is a mistake, then change it. If there is no mistake, then encourage it. This is also for the good of Comrade Chen Xing. Zhao Yiping's nonsensical words came out of her mouth at will.
Well, since Comrade Yiping insisted, there is no harm in sending an investigation team. It was unknown what Huang Kunming was thinking, but he actually took advantage of the situation and agreed. Zhao Bin, who had roughly heard some clues, was surprised. He slightly lowered his head and tried to figure out the real intention of his leader. Obviously, Huang Kunming did not really want to do harm to Chen Xing.
When Zhao Yiping and Huang Kunming decided to send an investigation team to investigate whether the report against Chen Xing was true, the same scene played out in the small conference room of the county committee.
Li Shaotong, the deputy secretary of the county committee, severely reprimanded the behavior of the Public Security Bureau's Director Lu Ming in today's newspaper report. He demanded that Lu Ming be given a certain punishment, an explanation to the family of the deceased, and the condemnation of the public. Otherwise, the county government of Ximen County would be in the teeth of the storm and bring serious damage to the county's reputation.
The county must make a quick response and decision to minimize the impact of this matter on the county to the greatest extent. The longer it was delayed, the more passive the county would be. When the higher-ups held them accountable, it would be even more difficult for the county to explain. Li Shaotong continued to fire away. The other standing committee members of the county did not say anything, but he was the only one who was aggressive.
I think it's not too late to discuss this matter after the real cause of the death of the criminal has been investigated. The case has not been investigated clearly. If we make a decision to punish him one after another, it will only affect the Public Security Bureau's handling of the case. Xu Jiang retorted. However, if one were to observe carefully, they would be able to tell that Xu Jiang was lacking in confidence. Today's newspaper had pointed the finger at Lu Ming. It was impossible that Xu Jiang had not communicated with Lu Ming about this matter. Lu Ming had admitted that he had kicked the criminal before he died. Even though he had been passive, Xu Jiang knew that this explanation would not convince anyone. Even if he chose to believe Lu Ming, the public opinion and the public would not buy it. Therefore, at this moment, when faced with Li Shaotong's pressure, Xu Jiang felt a little powerless.
How about this, let Comrade Lu Ming come here. Whether Comrade Lu Ming kicked the criminal or not is uncertain. We can discuss the issue of punishment here. This is a little hasty. We must give Comrade Lu Ming a chance to explain. We convened the standing committee based on the principles of openness and democracy. Don't you think so? " Wang Dongchen spoke. The words of the Secretary of the County Party Committee were very convincing. Even Zhou Zheng, the Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and Chen Xing He, the Minister of the County Armed Forces, secretly nodded.
Chen Xing paid attention to Wang Dongchen's expression. Wang Dongchen looked serious, but Chen Xing always felt that under this serious face, there was an old fox laughing, laughing at his and Xu Jiang's persistence. Others might think that Wang Dongchen's performance was fair, but only Chen Xing and Xu Jiang who knew the inside story knew that letting Lu Ming explain would ultimately be disadvantageous to Lu Ming. Their determination to protect Lu Ming would probably be ruined at this standing committee.
Since Wang Dongchen had spoken, everyone naturally had no objections. Chen Xing and Xu Jiang also couldn't find any reason to stop Lu Ming from explaining at the standing committee. When the County Party Committee Office called Lu Ming to come over, Zhao Yide rushed into Lu Ming's office excitedly. Lu Da, Lu Da, there is a clue.
Zhao Yide's voice was very excited. The traitor in the Public Security Bureau finally revealed his fox tail. Zhao Yide had no reason to be unhappy. He locked the office door. Zhao Yide didn't even notice the helpless and bitter expression on Lu Ming's face. He just received a notice from the County Party Committee Office, asking him to come over. Lu Ming knew that it would be very difficult for him to pass this hurdle. Since he was asked to explain at the standing committee, Lu Ming also knew that his explanation wouldn't be convincing. However, he still wanted to give it a try. At this point, he could only make a desperate attempt. It was better than being a coward.
Lu Da, what's wrong with you? I want to tell you some good news. Look at how depressed you are. Zhao Yide made a joke to liven up the atmosphere, but it didn't have the desired effect. Zhao Yide couldn't help but smile bitterly. Lu Da, I really have good news. You should at least smile.
If you have something to tell me, just say it. I need to go to the County Party Committee now. It would be strange if Lu Ming was happy.
Xiao Guo, who was on duty in the surveillance room, came to see me. He said that when he went to the toilet the night before, he seemed to have seen Deputy Bureau Chief Tang's figure disappear at the end of the corridor. At that time, he only saw his back, so he wasn't sure. That's why when we asked him about the missing surveillance footage yesterday, he didn't dare to voice his suspicion. Today, when the newspaper came out, he also realized the seriousness of the problem. That's why he took the initiative to tell me about it. Zhao Yide told me the latest information. For a case that had no clues, this news was undoubtedly a ray of hope.
Tang Wan? Lu Ming suddenly stood up, clenching his fists so tightly that his veins popped out. His previously dispirited and listless expression was now replaced by a bright light as he stared at Zhao Yide. What time did Tang Wan leave the police station the night before?
I asked the colleague who was on duty that night. He said that Deputy Bureau Chief Tang didn't leave the station that night. He seemed to have slept in his office. Zhao Yide replied to Lu Ming. He couldn't hide his excitement. Lu Da, the fox has shown its tail. What should we do next?
Tang Wan, Tang Wan. Lu Ming clenched his teeth and repeated Tang Wan's name. His face was dark and gloomy. No one knew what he was thinking. Tang Wan had always been a low-key Deputy Bureau Chief. I didn't expect that he would be the biggest suspect this time. Besides shock, Lu Ming was also angry. If it was really Tang Wan, then Tang Wan had set him up this time.
Lu Da, please give us an answer. The biggest suspect is Deputy Bureau Chief Tang. Without your instruction, we don't dare to investigate. Zhao Yide said helplessly. Tang Wan was the Deputy Bureau Chief of the station. Without Lu Ming's instruction, Zhao Yide didn't dare to investigate on his own.
After a long time, Lu Ming's tense body finally relaxed. He sighed. What can I do now? The County Party Committee called me and asked me to explain today's report to the Standing Committee. If I can't get through this, it will be useless even if I give orders now.
Ask you to explain? Zhao Yide was stunned. He looked at Lu Ming in a daze. He seemed to think of something. His expression changed. He took a deep breath and suddenly said with determination, Lu Da, I will go with you.
Why do you want to go with me? I want to explain. Why do you want to join in the fun? You can't even get rid of this matter. Why do you want to go with me? Lu Ming looked at Zhao Yide deeply.
Lu Da, I have today's achievements all because of your cultivation and teaching. I only know that without the Bureau, there would be no me, Zhao Yide, today. The hooligans on the street still know brotherhood and know how to repay kindness. Although I am not a hooligan, I am not worse than one. Now that you are in trouble, I am willing to face it with you. So what if I lose my position as the Criminal Police Captain? If you are not the Bureau Chief, what's the point of me being a bullsh * t captain?
What nonsense are you talking about? We are the people's police. Look at you, comparing yourself to a hooligan. Lu Ming laughed and scolded. He kicked Zhao Yide. Hurry up and follow me.
The Standing Committee temporarily stopped arguing. Everyone was waiting for Lu Ming's arrival. When they saw Zhao Yide and Lu Ming coming in together, everyone was a little surprised. Not only did Chen Xing and Xu Jiang feel strange, Wang Dongchen and the others were also confused.
Comrade Lu Ming, what's your explanation for today's report? Li Shaotong stared at Lu Ming with a serious face and asked in a deep voice.
Before explaining today's report, I would first like to explain the accidental death of the deceased, Zhang Ming. Lu Ming gave Zhao Yide a look and handed him the test report that he had prepared beforehand. Zhao Yide understood and walked to each member of the Standing Committee one by one, handing the test report to each of them.
After about a minute or two, Lu Ming glanced around the room. When he saw that everyone had almost finished reading, he said. According to the forensic examination, the deceased, Zhang Ming, had a large amount of barbiturate in his body. It was this chemical that caused Zhang Ming's death. I believe that everyone has seen the test report. This is the main ingredient of a sleeping pill. There is no reason for the deceased to take a large amount of sleeping pills. He was killed.
The criminal was killed in the Public Security Bureau's interrogation room? Li Shaotong sneered. What does that mean? It can only mean that the person who killed the criminal was someone from the Public Security Bureau. If it was someone from the outside, I can only say that the Public Security Bureau exists in name only. Comrade Lu Ming, do you agree with what I said?
I don't disagree. Lu Ming said calmly. One could imagine the bitterness in his heart. He couldn't even refute. How humiliating was that?
Alright, let's not investigate the authenticity of this test report for now. Let's say that the criminal was killed. No matter if the criminal was killed by someone from the Public Security Bureau or by someone from the outside, there is an inescapable fact. The Public Security Bureau under your leadership is chaotic and incompetent. How can such a Public Security Bureau bear the heavy responsibility of protecting the people's property and lives? If I were an ordinary person, I wouldn't dare to live in Xi Men. Comrade Lu Ming, what kind of responsibility do you, as the Director, have to bear? Also, even if the criminal was killed, why did you kick the criminal before he died? Are you eager for the criminal to die? Li Shaotong's words were sharp and direct. He glanced at Chen Xing out of the corner of his eyes and sneered in his heart.
The criminal was murdered, and it was due to the negligence of the investigators. I was directly responsible for this case, and it had nothing to do with the Highway Bureau Chief. Now, our bureau is also speeding up the internal investigation, and I believe there will be results soon. As for the criminal's kick before he died, it wasn't Chief Lu who kicked me. At that time, the criminal was hugging my leg, and because I couldn't break free, I swung my leg a little, trying to get rid of the criminal's entanglement. I didn't expect the media to describe it as kicking the criminal, and I couldn't do anything about it. If the newspaper wants to write it that way, I can't do anything about it. In fact, it can be said that I kicked the criminal, but I was the passive one. Zhao Yide spoke before Lu Ming could open his mouth. A few exclamations were heard in the small meeting room.
Lu Ming was so shocked that he forgot to look at Zhao Yide, who was beside him. Zhao Yide looked straight ahead and met the eyes of the members of the Standing Committee in the meeting room. Lu Ming wanted to speak, but his foot was stepped on by Zhao Yide.
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