Chen Xing hurriedly stood up to pay the bill. Ignoring the hot noodles that had just been served, he turned around and walked out of the snack bar after eating a few mouthfuls. His hands were not idle either as he dialed Sun Zhangsheng's number.
Director Sun, where are you now? Chen Xing said to Sun Zhangsheng as he walked out.
I'm in the hotel. I have a social engagement in the evening. Sun Zhangsheng said to Chen Xing with a smile. Seeing that it was Chen Xing, he walked out of the box and was standing in the corridor.
Which hotel are you in? Is it far from the Xilong Hotel? Looking at the passing cars, Chen Xing flagged down a taxi and got into the car. The Xilong Hotel he mentioned was located in the western part of the city. Chen Xing had asked Wu Gubo to meet in the western part of the city where he was relatively familiar with and where Sun Zhangsheng was the director of the Public Security Bureau.
It will only take me a few minutes to get to the Xilong Hotel. Director Chen, if you need anything, just tell me. I'll be there right away. Sun Zhangsheng said with a smile. As for the social engagement, it was dispensable in Sun Zhangsheng's eyes.
Well, I'm on my way to the Xilong Hotel now. Call a few more policemen here. Remember, they should wear plain clothes and bring guns. Anyway, don't attract attention. If you arrive first, wait for me. I'll be there soon. Chen Xing said to Sun Zhangsheng. The branch office of the western city district was near the Xilong Hotel. It was much closer than Chen Xing's place to the Xilong Hotel. If Sun Zhangsheng was not far from there, he should arrive early with his men.
Director Chen, what's going on? When Sun Zhangsheng heard that Chen Xing wanted him to wear plain clothes and carry a gun, his tone became unprecedentedly solemn. Sun Zhangsheng, who was originally relaxed, also became serious. Under the rule of the emperor, no matter how big or small a matter was, not to mention bringing a gun, Sun Zhangsheng had to take it seriously. If the matter was out of his control, Sun Zhangsheng had to ask for instructions from his immediate superior, Xia Yizheng. Xia Yizheng was a member of the Zhang family, so Sun Zhangsheng didn't worry about anything else.
It's nothing much. I'm going to meet someone later, just in case. Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. "Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but it's always better to be prepared."
Oh, I see. Hearing this, Sun Zhangsheng was a little relieved, but he was a little worried. Director Chen.
If you're going to meet some dangerous people, I think it's better not to go, lest you get hurt.
I have to meet this person, or else I won't be happy. Chen Xing's tone was very firm. Chief Sun, how about this? You can just bring two police officers here. There's no need to make a big fuss. I think I'm being too paranoid.
Alright, Director Chen, since you've decided, I'll do my best to make arrangements to minimize the danger. Sun Zhangsheng nodded helplessly. He couldn't make the decision for Chen Xing, so he could only follow Chen Xing's instructions. However, he didn't understand who Chen Xing was going to meet. Chen Xing was a deputy director, so it was impossible for him to come into contact with any dangerous people. Sun Zhangsheng didn't have time to think about it.
After hanging up the phone, he walked back to the private room and apologized to the person who was treating him that night, saying that he had to leave because of an urgent matter. Then he left quickly. He first rushed to the Xilong Hotel, and at the same time, he called back to the bureau and asked two police officers to come over. The two police officers were registered in front of Sun Zhangsheng, the director. They had been transferred from the special forces. Although they didn't have the ability to shoot accurately, they were both excellent marksmen, and their close combat ability was unquestionable. Sun Zhangsheng was also frightened by Chen Xing's request. He was more or less afraid of accidents, so he had to call the two most capable people in the bureau. If something really happened to Chen Xing, he wouldn't be able to bear the responsibility.
When Chen Xing arrived at the hotel, Sun Zhangsheng had already been there for a while, and the two police officers had also arrived. The three of them were waiting for Chen Xing at the entrance of the hotel. When he saw Chen Xing get out of the taxi, Sun Zhangsheng quickly walked up to him. The first thing he said was, "Director Chen, are you sure two people are enough? Do you want to transfer more police forces here?
That's enough. In fact, I may be too suspicious, or I wouldn't have bothered you. " Chen Xing smiled and patted Sun Zhangsheng on the shoulder. He turned his head and looked at the two people behind Sun Zhangsheng. They stood like two javelins with sharp eyes. Chen Xing nodded secretly. Sun Zhangsheng should have specially selected these two people.
It didn't matter if he was suspicious. The key was not to put himself in danger. Sun Zhangsheng smiled bitterly and wanted to persuade Chen Xing again. "Director Chen, if you really think that the person you meet is a little bit dangerous, I think it's better not to meet him. Safety comes first.
I still have to meet this person. There are some things I also want to ask him in person. " Chen Xing smiled and waved his hand. He was not moved by Sun Zhangsheng's persuasion. He was still wondering why Wu Gubo appeared in Jing City. Logically speaking, since the local public security organ of Dongjiang Province had listed Wu Gubo as a major suspect, it was impossible for Wu Gubo to act on his own like this.
"Director Chen, then you should at least tell me who you are going to meet later. You should at least let me know a little bit. Otherwise, I really can't rest assured to let you put yourself in danger." Sun Zhangsheng took a step back and smiled bitterly.
"It's Wu Gubo, the principal of Dongjiang University. Hehe, Director Sun, you don't have to be so nervous, do you?" Chen Xing smiled.
"The principal of Dongjiang University?" Sun Zhangsheng's eyes almost popped out. He stared at Chen Xing in disbelief. He didn't think that it was abnormal for Chen Xing to meet Wu Gubo. One was the principal of a university, and the other was the deputy director of the Department of Higher Education. It should be normal for them to meet. Chen Xing didn't have to act like he was facing a formidable enemy. It was unlikely that Wu Gubo would dare to murder Chen Xing. Sun Zhangsheng looked at Chen Xing in confusion.
I just got the news today that Wu Gubo is the biggest suspect in my shooting case. Chen Xing explained to Sun Zhangsheng.
"Wu Gubo?" Sun Zhangsheng cried out involuntarily. This time, he was not only in disbelief, but also in shock. He knew that Chen Xing had been shot. Although there was no report in the newspapers and the news was well blocked, Sun Zhangsheng had followed the big boss Xia Yizheng to visit Chen Xing in the General Military Medical Hospital, so he knew about it. If it were someone else, even the director of the Public Security Bureau, he might not know about it. Sun Zhangsheng also benefited from Xia Yizheng. In addition, he was quite familiar with Chen Xing, so Xia Yizheng took him to visit him.
"Director Chen, is the news you got reliable? Sun Zhangsheng still couldn't believe the authenticity of the news, so he couldn't help asking again.
"From the Zhang family. What do you think?" Chen Xing smiled.
Sun Zhangsheng didn't say anything else. If it was from the Zhang family, it couldn't be bad. Sun Zhangsheng had learned something today. Even though he had been a policeman for so many years, he still felt it was unbelievable. After all, Wu Gubo was the principal of a high school. How could he instruct someone to shoot Chen Xing, a leader of the department? It was really unbelievable. At least, as a policeman, Sun Zhangsheng questioned the result.
"Is it from the Dongjiang Provincial Department?" Sun Zhangsheng glanced at Chen Xing.
"Yes, it's from the Dongjiang Provincial Department." Chen Xing nodded.
"If it's from the Dongjiang Provincial Department, it shouldn't be. Since Wu Gubo is the biggest suspect, how could he still appear in the capital? "Logically speaking, he should be under surveillance." Sun Zhangsheng was puzzled. He finally understood why Chen Xing wanted him to do this. He nodded and said, "Director Chen, you're right to be worried. We should be prepared. It's better to be safe than sorry. Since we know that Wu Gubo is the biggest suspect, we should be more vigilant."
"In fact, I think I'm too nervous. Wu Gubo might not have any bad intentions." Chen Xing slightly furrowed his eyebrows. This was his intuition. It was impossible for Wu Gubo to come to the capital to harm him. Moreover, Chen Xing was reluctant to believe that Wu Gubo was the one who ordered the shooting. Perhaps Wu Gubo really did it, but Wu Gubo had his own difficulties. Chen Xing had a lot of questions to ask Wu Gubo in person. That was why he decided to come out and meet him.
The motive of a criminal at the beginning was often incomprehensible. Therefore, it was unreliable to rely on one's intuition. In this case, Director Chen, what you did was right. It's better to be prepared. Sun Zhangsheng shook his head disapprovingly. For a policeman, any possible danger couldn't be dealt with by luck.
"Well, let's not talk about this first. Let's hurry up and go in. I asked Wu Gubo to meet me at the Xilong Hotel. He hasn't called me yet. I don't know if he has arrived or not. Let's go in and make arrangements first. I hope we can get there before he arrives." Chen Xing looked at the time. It took him less than 20 minutes to get here. However, he wasn't sure where Wu Gubo was when he called him and how long it would take for him to get here.
"Well, business is more important." Sun Zhangsheng nodded.
The four of them entered the hotel. Chen Xing asked for a big suite with one bedroom and one living room. The room was on the eighth floor. After Chen Xing and Sun Zhangsheng entered the room, Sun Zhangsheng and his two subordinates carefully checked the room. The living room and the bedroom were not separated by a wall. Instead, there was a big black classical screen, which matched the palatial decoration of the room. After walking around, Sun Zhangsheng asked his two subordinates to hide behind the screen. "You two hide behind the screen and don't make any noise later."
"Director Sun, won't we be exposed too easily?" Chen Xing frowned. "No, it won't be.
When a normal person comes in, he won't walk to the back of the room. Usually, he will stop at the front of the living room. If Wu Gubo didn't come with evil intentions, he wouldn't have deliberately walked around the whole room. He came to talk to you, not to look around the room. Seriously, if he really came with evil intentions, why would we worry about being exposed? If he really walked over, we would take measures against him first. Sun Zhangsheng shook his head and dispelled Chen Xing's worries.
Chen Xing thought about it. What Sun Zhangsheng said made sense. This was the mentality of a normal person. Chen Xing agreed with Sun Zhangsheng. Moreover, in this room, it was best to hide behind the screen. The key was that it was closest to the living room and could react the fastest. Sun Zhangsheng didn't choose this position on a whim.
As soon as they finished talking, Chen Xing's phone rang. It was the number that Wu Gubo had just called. Chen Xing gave Sun Zhangsheng a look. "Is this President Wu? Where are you now?"
"I'm at the Xilong Hotel. Director Chen, are you here?" Wu Gubo's voice sounded normal.
"I'm here, in Room 807. Is President Wu alone or …?" Chen Xing asked subconsciously.
"Oh, of course I'm alone." Hearing Chen Xing's question, Wu Gubo gave a self-deprecating smile.
"Then I'll wait for President Wu." Chen Xing nodded. This answer was both unexpected and expected. After hanging up the phone with Wu Gubo, Chen Xing turned to look at Sun Zhangsheng. "Director Sun, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to hide behind the screen."
"Director Chen, isn't it too dangerous?" "I think it's better for me to be with you. That way, I can guarantee that nothing will go wrong." Hearing that Chen Xing also wanted him to hide behind the screen, Sun Zhangsheng immediately shook his head. At this point, he insisted on meeting Wu Gubo with Chen Xing. In this way, he could be at ease.
"Director Sun, you worry too much. Wu Gubo came alone. Besides, I don't believe that he has any evil intentions when he proposes to meet me this time. I'm willing to believe that he has his own difficulties. If you are with me, you may affect him." Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. "Besides, I set this place and we came to this room first. What danger can there be?" "Anyway, you're behind the screen. If anything happens, you can still react. It's not a problem."
"Even the fastest reaction must have a time difference. In a moment of life and death, it's calculated by seconds. If I sit directly next to you, I can ensure that I can respond to any emergency immediately." This time, Sun Zhangsheng didn't listen to Chen Xing's instructions. He shook his head firmly.
"If I say it's fine, it's fine. If Wu Gubo doesn't come alone, it's fine for you to be with me. Since he came alone, there's no need for me to act as if I'm facing a formidable enemy. Director Sun, please cooperate with me. Wu Gubo is coming soon. Don't waste any more time." Chen Xing smiled and pulled Sun Zhangsheng to the back of the screen.
Sun Zhangsheng had no choice but to go to the back. Only then did Chen Xing nod with satisfaction. He walked to the living room and looked at the time. At this moment, the door of the room coincidentally rang. Chen Xing's expression turned serious and he looked behind the screen. Sun Zhangsheng also made an "OK" gesture. Chen Xing took a deep breath and was about to open the door when he caught a glimpse of the TV remote control on the sofa. Chen Xing turned on the TV casually and walked over to open the door.
The door opened. It was Wu Gubo standing at the door. Chen Xing looked behind Wu Gubo almost at the same time. When he didn't see anyone else, Chen Xing's attention returned to Wu Gubo.
After half a month, Chen Xing saw Wu Gubo again. Wu Gubo still looked the same as before. Perhaps there were some dark circles under his eyes. It seemed that Wu Gubo didn't sleep well recently, or he didn't have time to rest.
Chen Xing took a deep look at Wu Gubo, raised his hand and made a gesture to invite him in. Wu Gubo also nodded silently. The two seemed to have made a prior agreement and didn't speak. Chen Xing stood by the door and waited until Wu Gubo walked in. Then he closed the door and locked it from the inside.
The room was very quiet. Except for the sound of the TV, there was no other sound. There was the sound of breathing behind the screen, but it was obviously not something that human ears could hear under normal conditions. Wu Gubo sat on the sofa and looked at Chen Xing, who was sitting on the other side. Wu Gubo's expression was complicated. Director Chen should have received the news.
What news did President Wu say? Chen Xing asked calmly. He couldn't figure out Wu Gubo's intention and motive, but Chen Xing didn't let his guard down at all.
The Provincial Department of Dongjiang has already investigated me. They should be suspecting me. I think Director Chen, who has a relationship with the Zhang family, should have received the first-hand news. The truth is indeed as the Public Security Bureau suspected. I am the mastermind behind the shooting. Unfortunately, they didn't succeed in framing Qin Shouzheng. Wu Gubo calmly took the initiative to mention the shooting. What surprised Chen Xing even more was that Wu Gubo confessed that he did it.
When Wu Gubo said this, there was a slight strange sound behind the screen. The sound was drowned out by the sound of the TV. Chen Xing heard it, but he didn't know whether Wu Gubo noticed it or not. However, at this moment, Chen Xing's mind was undoubtedly not on it. He was shocked that Wu Gubo would be so frank.
President Wu, I just want to know why. Chen Xing looked gloomy.
Director Chen, do you know why I came to the capital? Wu Gubo smiled and shook his head. He didn't answer but asked a question instead.
Chen Xing was stunned by the question. He looked at Wu Gubo in confusion. He really didn't know that Wu Gubo was coming to the capital.
I came to the capital just to say sorry to you, Director Chen. The smile on Wu Gubo's face was gone. He looked at Chen Xing solemnly and seriously. There was a deep sense of apology in the depth of his eyes. It was not my intention to instigate people to hurt you. I just wanted the higher-ups to pay enough attention to the situation of Dongjiang University. If I didn't do this, I wouldn't be able to attract the attention of the higher-ups.
Why? Perhaps only Chen Xing himself could understand his feelings at this moment. Looking at Wu Gubo, Chen Xing felt inexplicably sorrowful. "If you come to me and tell me that Qin Jianhui wants to frame you, you should know that I might believe you. With the influence of the Qin Family in Dongjiang Province, I believe that they have the ability to frame you. Isn't that better for you?" Wu Gubo thought.
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