As a cadre who relied on the Zhang family and had been paying attention to Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning, Zhou Mingfang had no reason not to know that the old master of the Zhang family had acquiesced in the marriage between Chen Xing and Zhang Ningning. When he heard Huang Kunming talk about Chen Xing's report, Zhou Mingfang immediately understood the reason why Zhang Guo Hua suddenly wanted to visit Hai City. This was Zhang Guo Hua's strong support for his prospective son-in-law. However, it was not worthwhile for him to tell Huang Kunming about this.
As for Huang Kunming, apart from staring blankly at his mobile phone, it was not appropriate for him to call Zhou Mingfang again. However, he suddenly felt conflicted. It was rare for a divisional cadre to make him, the secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, feel conflicted. However, Zhou Mingfang's reaction was really strange. As soon as he mentioned Chen Xing, Zhou Mingfang immediately understood why Zhang Guo Hua suddenly came to Hai City. Could it be related to Chen Xing?
Huang Kunming's doubts were not just a little bit. There were a series of question marks on his head. How could Zhang Guo Hua, a provincial governor, pay attention to Chen Xing, a small county magistrate? Huang Kunming shook his head. He could not figure it out, so he stopped thinking about it. Tomorrow, Zhang Guo Hua would come down. Time was pressing. What was more important was to hurry up and get ready to prevent any mistakes tomorrow.
In the detention center of Xi Men County, after Chen Quanqing was arrested and brought back to the Public Security Bureau, he was temporarily transferred here. This was also the reason why Lu Ming had learned his lesson. He did not want to repeat the same mistake. Although the possibility of Zhang Guo Hua happening again was very small, it was always better to be prepared. Lu Ming did not want to be caught in the eye of the storm again. This time, the storm was not over yet.
Chen Xing and his team entered the monitoring room of the detention center, where they could see the scene of Chen Quanqing's interrogation. Zhao Yide stayed in the interrogation room and personally watched the interrogation of Chen Quanqing. After receiving a call from Lu Ming, Zhao Yide knew that the municipal investigation team wanted to know about the report. He called a police officer who was directly involved in the interrogation over and gave him an order. It was nothing more than repeating the questions about the report letter just now so that the people in the monitoring room could hear them.
"How about it? Director Zhao won't think that we are randomly interrogating an irrelevant person, will you?" After listening for a while, Chen Quanqing said everything he needed to say. Lu Ming looked at Zhao Haijun mockingly. "Let's see what else you have to say now."
"I want to go to the monitoring room and ask some questions personally." Zhao Haijun's face darkened and he ignored Lu Ming's mockery.
"Tsk, are you done?" Chen Xing glanced at Zhao Haijun and really wanted to slap him. At this moment, Zhao Haijun simply looked straight ahead. He could feel the sharp gaze from the people next to him. However, Zhao Haijun had already decided to continue shamelessly. Anyway, since he had made such a request, it was hard for others to say anything.
Director Zhao, I don't think this is necessary. Our investigation team is here to verify the authenticity of the report letter, not to make trouble. Don't let others think that our investigation team is deliberately looking for trouble. Gao Yongfang spoke.
Director Gao, you can't say it like that. Since the city has specially formed an investigation team to investigate the authenticity of the report, we should investigate it with a responsible attitude. Since we're already here, I feel that it's necessary to ask the suspect a few questions out of caution and seriousness. Zhao Haijun said without blinking his eyes.
"Good, good. Nowadays, it is really rare to see a responsible cadre like Director Zhao. Everyone should learn from you." Chen Xing smiled coldly. Lu Ming, since Director Zhao wants to ask, then you lead the way.
They came to the interrogation room again. Zhao Yide stood up and was slightly surprised. Lu Ming gave him a look. Zhao Yide didn't say anything and stood at the side quietly. The two interrogating policemen also stood up. Zhao Haijun took a step forward alone and looked at Chen Quanqing from head to toe. He seemed to want to see if Chen Quanqing had been tortured. Zhao Haijun was obviously at a disadvantage. If the police really wanted to use torture to extort a confession, they had a lot of ways to hide it. If he wanted to see through it with his eyes, he was underestimating the Public Security Bureau's means.
Lu Ming sneered. They didn't extort a confession by torture. Even if they did, if Zhao Haijun could see through it, he, as the bureau chief, would cut off his head and let Zhao Haijun sit on it.
Chen Quanqing, right? Did you really write a letter to report your County Magistrate Chen? Zhao Haijun stared at Chen Quanqing for a while, but he didn't see anything. He put his hands behind his back, straightened his chest, and put on the posture of a leader. It was as if he wanted to encourage Chen Quanqing. If what you said before was because you were forced to say it, you can tell the truth now. Don't be afraid, no one will dare to take revenge on you.
Director Zhao, you are going too far. You are suspected of luring the criminal. Gao Yongfang frowned. This time, even Guo Wenfeng, who rarely took the initiative to speak, slightly showed a look of contempt for Zhao Haijun. He worked for the Commission for Discipline Inspection. Of course, he knew how sinister Zhao Haijun's intention was. It was too despicable to do this in front of everyone.
Director Gao, why are you in such a hurry? I haven't finished speaking yet. Zhao Haijun looked at Chen Xing and the others unhurriedly. Then he continued to stare at Chen Quanqing. His voice was much softer than before. Of course, if you lie on purpose, you can't escape the punishment of the law.
Chen Quanqing's eyes were filled with doubt. What was going on? The situation at the scene made him very confused. Why did the words of the person in front of him sound like he was hinting at something?
Lu Ming stood up at this time. He didn't even look at Zhao Haijun. How could a layman like Zhao Haijun understand the criminal's psychology better than him? It was like playing with a big knife in front of Guan Yu. He looked straight at Chen Quanqing. Chen Quanqing, these are the leaders of the city. If you speak nonsense in front of them and slander and slander the leaders, you will be even more guilty. Your case has already attracted the attention of the city. You should know the seriousness of the matter. Be honest and confess everything you have done.
After Zhao Haijun and Lu Ming finished speaking, the room became quiet. Chen Quanqing's eyes wandered back and forth between Lu Ming, Chen Xing, and Zhao Haijun. Finally, he sighed. I did write the letter to report County Magistrate Chen. Didn't I admit it before? I don't know why you keep asking me.
How many letters did you write and where did you send them? Zhao Haijun's face was gloomy.
He wrote a total of four letters. They were sent to the Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal Government, and the Commission for Discipline Inspection. The last letter was directly stuffed under the door of Mayor Zhang's house. Chen Quanqing answered truthfully.
Director Zhao, now you have no more questions, right? Gao Yongfang snorted slightly. Chen Quanqing answered this question, which meant that the evidence was irrefutable. Apart from the person involved, an unrelated person would not know that the letters were sent to the Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal Government, and the Commission for Discipline Inspection. The last letter was stuffed under the door of Zhao Yiping's house. Of course, there was another possibility. Chen Quanqing was an unrelated person, and it was a coincidence that he guessed correctly.
This possibility was ridiculous, but did Zhao Haijun dare to say that Chen Quanqing guessed correctly? Zhao Haijun did not dare. He did not have the guts. He could be shameless over and over again, but he did not dare to cross a certain line. Especially when Zhao Haijun knew that he had angered the public. Even Guo Wenfeng, who had always been neutral, looked at him differently. Chen Quanqing, the leaders of the city are paying attention to your case.
Chen Quanqing, even the leaders in the city are paying attention to your case. Do you still think you can get away with it? Those people behind you can't protect you. If they could, they would have gotten you out a long time ago. Do you think stalling for time is useful? In the end, it will only increase your crimes. Your wisest choice now is to confess and fight for leniency. Now that the leaders in the city are here, you should hurry up and confess everything. This is your chance. Tell me, who instructed you to write the report letter to defame Magistrate Chen? Lu Ming shouted harshly. Zhao Haijun, who was at the side, jumped in fright at Lu Ming's sudden outburst. Zhao Haijun thought that Lu Ming was doing this on purpose, and his face turned ashen as he took a few steps back.
Lu Ming was taking advantage of the situation. The words "city leaders" were like rolling thunder, giving Chen Quanqing a huge psychological pressure. His real backers were the town's Party Secretary, Chen Tan, and Chen Jun, whom he had met a few times. These two people were only of use in the county. Now that he heard that his case had attracted the attention of the city, Chen Quanqing was even more panicked. He was afraid that selfish people like Chen Tan and Chen Jun had already retreated into hiding, right? Chen Quanqing guessed. He had been here for two days. If Chen Tan and the rest really wanted to, they wouldn't even have a way to come in and see him.
Damn it, Chen Tan, you old bastard, did it once, but I will do it again. You haven't even sent me a message. Why should I help you? Gritting his teeth, Chen Quanqing spat out Chen Tan. The letter was instructed by Chen Tan. He told me that as long as I did it, the Public Security Bureau would suppress my case. I didn't expect that old bastard to lie to me. Go look for him.
Ha, I knew it. There was indeed a mastermind behind this. Lu Ming laughed and turned to look at Zhao Haijun. Director Zhao, did you hear that? The mastermind behind the letter has finally been exposed. I didn't expect it to be a secretary of the town's Party Committee who instructed someone to fabricate a letter to defame County Magistrate Chen. Director Zhao, since your investigation team is here to investigate the letter, you can't just sit back and do nothing about this new situation.
Secretary of the town's Party Committee? Gao Yongfang raised a question at the right time. Don't expect Zhao Haijun to answer.
That's right, it's the Secretary of the Da Wu Town's Party Committee. Director Gao, you might not know this, but the Chen Tan that Chen Quanqing confessed is the local Party Committee Secretary. When the police went to arrest Chen Quanqing that night, we didn't find him. We even set up roadblocks to check the passing cars. In the end, Chen Quanqing sat in Chen Tan's car and sneaked out of Xi Men. Fortunately, we reacted quickly and stopped Chen Tan's car at the junction of Xi Men and Hai City. Compared to Zhao Haijun, Lu Ming's attitude towards Gao Yongfang was completely different. His words showed his respect for Gao Yongfang.
This is an important situation. Director Guo, since our investigation team is here to understand the report, we can't just sit back and do nothing now that there's a new situation. I advocate for an in-depth investigation of the case. We must get to the bottom of this so that we can explain it to the leaders in the city. Gao Yongfang didn't ask for Zhao Haijun's opinion. As long as Guo Wenfeng, the deputy team leader, agreed, then Zhao Haijun's opinion was dispensable. Most importantly, Guo Wenfeng was the Director of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office. If there was a need, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection could directly intervene in the investigation.
"Hmm, since it has been proven that the report was purely fabricated and that someone framed County Magistrate Chen, we can't just sit back and do nothing. We must investigate this thoroughly." Guo Wenfeng glanced at Gao Yongfang and nodded in agreement. Gao Yongfang was clearly on Chen Xing's side. He asked this question in front of Chen Xing. If Guo Wenfeng didn't agree, he would indirectly offend Chen Xing. Guo Wenfeng certainly didn't want to offend Chen Xing, a young cadre with a strong background and a bright future.
In the end, Zhao Haijun left the interrogation room with a face as red as pig liver. Today, not only did he offend Chen Xing, but he also embarrassed himself. Zhao Haijun did not say a word and pretended to be a mute. He walked quickly to the car alone. At this moment, Zhao Haijun somewhat regretted asking everyone to take the same car. On the way back, he would feel uncomfortable thinking about how others would look at him. He brought this upon himself and could not bear it.
"Director Zhao, why do you leave so quickly? You haven't apologized for slandering the reputation of our Xi Men County Bureau just now." Lu Ming didn't intend to let Zhao Haijun go so easily, so he asked him again. Zhao Haijun stood there as if he had been hit by a paralysis spell, with his back to Chen Xing and the others. Zhao Haijun gritted his teeth and was very angry. "This is really bullying."
Zhao Haijun was a typical official. He only saw that Lu Ming, a cadre at the level of section chief, dared to bully him, a deputy cadre from the city, but he didn't see how aggressive he was and how rude he was to the Public Security Bureau just now. Zhao Haijun couldn't bear it anymore. In fact, there were thousands of cadres in the system like him. "I'm higher than you, so it's justifiable for me to bully you. If you dare to say half a word, I'm in the system, and the official is one level higher than you, so there are many ways to deal with you."
Director Zhao, although a lot of things have happened in the Public Security Bureau recently, as a national cadre, you shouldn't say something irresponsible. I think it's necessary for you to apologize for what you said just now. Otherwise, I don't mind taking this case to the city and letting the leaders of the city judge. " Chen Xing said bluntly.
"Director Lu, I take back what I said just now and apologize for my words and actions." Zhao Haijun turned around and glanced at Chen Xing. If he could bully Lu Ming just now because he was of a higher rank than Lu Ming, now facing Chen Xing, Zhao Haijun had no psychological advantage. He held back his anger and apologized. Zhao Haijun wanted to find a hole and hide in it. He kept telling himself to bear with it and there would be opportunities to get back at him in the future. Chen Xing.
Let's wait and see.
Ha, that's right. Director Zhao should remember today's lesson before saying anything in the future. Don't shoot your mouth off. Gao Yongfang said with a smile. He wouldn't let go of this opportunity to beat a dog when it's down. You're so happy, so I'm going to slap your face. I'm from the Municipal Party Committee, so I don't see eye to eye with you, who's from the Municipal Government.
He couldn't stay any longer. Zhao Haijun could only cover his face in tears and walk away. One was more vicious than the other. Zhao Haijun didn't even look back as he got into the car and slammed the door. This was the only way he could express his anger.
Director Gao, there's a new development in the report. Our priority now is to find that Chen Tan. Guo Wenfeng was too embarrassed to laugh out loud. The two from the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government were like enemies. Other than not getting involved, he could only do something serious.
That's right, this matter couldn't be delayed. Gao Yongfang's expression turned serious. He looked at Lu Ming. Bureau Chief Lu, send two people from your bureau to assist us. We'll go find Chen Tan now.
After a while, everyone left. Lu Ming borrowed a car from the detention center for Gao Yongfang and Guo Wenfeng. They called the investigation team and told them where to meet up. Then, they left with the two police officers arranged by Lu Ming. As for Zhao Haijun, although he was unwilling, he still left with Gao Yongfang and Guo Wenfeng. If he had to leave with Chen Xing and Lu Ming, it would be worse than death.
Chen Xing and Lu Ming were the last to leave. Lu Ming had just slashed Zhao Haijun's face and even borrowed the investigation team to investigate Chen Tan. He was in a good mood and always had a smile on his face.
Did you know beforehand that Chen Tan was the mastermind behind this? Chen Xing smiled and glanced at Lu Ming. What happened just now was strange. When Lu Ming asked, Chen Quanqing confessed in front of the investigation team. Gao Yongfang and the rest had heard it with their own ears. They could not just sit back and watch. Moreover, Gao Yongfang had been instructed by the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee to side with him. But Lu Ming should have wanted to borrow a knife to kill Chen Quanqing in advance.
In fact, after Chen Quanqing confessed that he was the one who sent the letter, Yide and I analyzed it and felt that there was another mastermind behind it. From our Public Security Bureau's point of view, the perpetrator must have a motive to commit the crime. Chen Quanqing clearly did not have a motive to target you. At this time, we could not help but suspect Chen Tan, who risked his life to send Chen Quanqing away. Before we came, Zhao Yide was already interrogating Chen Quanqing about his relationship with Chen Tan. Didn't you see me tapping on my phone from time to time? That was Yide communicating with me. That last question of mine was actually a ready-made advantage. Previously, Yide and the rest had already interrogated Chen Quanqing, and Chen Quanqing's psychological defenses were on the verge of collapsing. I was just giving him a push at the last moment. Lu Ming smiled.
So that's how it was. I was wondering why it was so easy. Chen Xing smiled and nodded. He had a ruminating look in his eyes. I have no grudge with Chen Tan, but he instructed Chen Quanqing to fabricate a report to frame me. Hmph, there must be someone else behind this. I wonder if someone will be angry when they hear about this.
That's right, there might be someone who can't sit still anymore. Lu Ming knew that Chen Xing was suspecting someone, so he nodded.
Chen Tan was stopped at the County Party Committee. Ironically, he was stopped at Wang Dongchen's office. The investigation team went to Da Wu Town but found nothing. After asking around, they found out that Chen Tan had come to the county today. Just in case, Gao Yongfang left three people in Da Wu Town to wait for Chen Tan's return, while the rest returned to the county to look for Chen Tan. Once the investigation team left, someone in Da Wu Town immediately reported to Chen Tan that a group of strangers had arrived. Some of them were wearing police uniforms, but most of them were in casual wear. They were looking for Chen Tan. When Chen Tan received this news, he immediately felt something was wrong. He anxiously asked if they had told him who they were, but the person who reported the news didn't know either. They only said they were looking for someone, but they didn't say what they were here for. However, the two in police uniforms were very conspicuous.
Without confirming the other party's identity, Chen Tan was bewildered. He didn't know if the investigation team from the city was looking for him. Based on the fact that some of the people were wearing police uniforms, Chen Tan guessed that his affair with Chen Quanqing had been exposed. That was why the Public Security Bureau was looking for him. With this thought in mind, Chen Tan went to the County Party Committee without hesitation. This was an urgent situation. Chen Tan had to get Wang Dongchen's approval.
When Chen Tan returned to the County Party Committee, he wasn't that afraid. He thought it was the Public Security Bureau looking for him, so he wasn't too afraid. No matter what, he was still Da Wu Town's Party Committee Secretary. The Public Security Bureau couldn't arrest him so easily. Otherwise, when Lu Ming arrested Chen Quanqing in his car that night, he would bring him back for questioning. But Lu Ming didn't, because Lu Ming had to be concerned about his identity. If they wanted to touch him, they would need Wang Dongchen's approval. Of course, Lu Ming was backed by Chen Xing. If Chen Xing said anything, Chen Tan didn't doubt that Lu Ming would dare to touch him. But Chen Tan also had Wang Dongchen behind him. Hence, when Chen Tan got the news, his first reaction was to look for Wang Dongchen.
When Wang Dongchen heard that the Public Security Bureau was looking for him, he scolded them for messing around. He said it was impossible for them to touch a Town Party Committee Secretary without his permission. Chen Xing and Lu Ming didn't care about him.
Wang Dongchen called Lu Ming to question him, but Lu Ming didn't say he was from the investigation team. He pretended not to know and said there was no such thing. This was such a serious matter, he had to ask the County Party Committee for permission.
With a negative result, Wang Dongchen couldn't help but reprimand Chen Tan. Look at you, you're the secretary of the town's party committee, how can you be so unsteady. Chen Tan was speechless. He could only cry and say that he didn't know either. But regardless of whether it was a false report or not, since Chen Tan had finally entered Wang Dongchen's office, he had to ask for a protective talisman for himself. Otherwise, he wouldn't leave. Because of this delay, Chen Tan was tragically blocked by others.
What Wang Dongchen and Chen Tan didn't expect was that it was Wang Dongchen's phone call that exposed Chen Tan's location. After Lu Ming hung up, he called Gao Yongfang. Chen Tan had heard the news and was hiding in the County Party Committee Secretary's office. Just now, Secretary Wang had called to scold the Public Security Bureau for messing around. It must be the informant who thought you are from the Public Security Bureau. If we go now, we will definitely be able to stop them.
After Gao Yongfang received the information from Lu Ming, he immediately rushed to the County Party Committee. As they were in a police car, no one stopped them when they entered the County Party Committee. The group of people went straight to Wang Dongchen's office. Chen Jun heard the footsteps and wanted to ask what was going on. But he was pushed to the side. As a popular person in the County Party Committee, his eyes widened. How dare they be so rude to him in the County Party Committee? Before he could react, someone knocked on Wang Dongchen's office door, and the following scene happened.
Interestingly, Chen Tan was taken away by the investigation team in front of Wang Dongchen. It even became a joke. The investigation team, with the confirmation of two officers from the Xi Men County Bureau, came forward to take Chen Tan away. Wang Dongchen couldn't help but be furious. He stood up and shouted, "This is the Secretary's office, what are you trying to do?"
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