Wu Pengfei sat alone in his office in a daze. After burying Zheng Guangfu's body briefly last night, Wu Pengfei had left in a hurry. Until now, Wu Pengfei had sunk into extreme anxiety and fear. He didn't even return home last night. After returning to Nanzhou, he stayed in his office the entire time. It was as if he was meditating all the way until morning. The cigarette box on the table was filled with cigarette butts. The first person to enter the office in the morning was nearly unable to open his eyes from the smoke.
Several groups of people came and went in the office today. If it wasn't for subordinates reporting work, then it was for people to enter through the back door. Wu Pengfei absent-mindedly dealt with them. At this moment, he tightly shut the office door and strictly ordered his subordinates not to disturb him. He wouldn't see anyone who came.
Taking a deep breath, Wu Pengfei rubbed his face with both hands. He didn't even wash his face and brush his teeth in the morning, let alone eat breakfast. It was already around 11 o 'clock, but Wu Pengfei didn't feel the slightest bit hungry. He didn't even feel the slightest bit tired. His eyes had been open all night. Apart from a bit of dryness and discomfort, he didn't feel the slightest bit sleepy.
Taking out a key from the small left drawer, Wu Pengfei opened the large drawer in the middle of the office desk. At the top of the drawer were a few documents. At first glance, one would think that the drawer was dedicated to important documents. However, when Wu Pengfei took out the documents at the top, the documents were hidden below. Neatly stacked small rectangles at the bottom were a sea of gold. If someone saw this scene, they would be dumbfounded. The entire bottom of the drawer was filled with two whole layers of gold bars. A rough count revealed that there were at least over a hundred gold bars of different sizes.
Looking at the gold bars, Wu Pengfei's eyes seemed to freeze. His previously empty eyes slightly condensed. He raised his hand and gently stroked the gold bars. Wu Pengfei's expression was intoxicated. This was his favorite. No one knew that he had a hobby of collecting gold bars, and no one would think that a dignified Public Security Bureau Chief's office would have so many gold bars. Wu Pengfei was more at ease to put the gold bars here than in the bank. When he was free, he would open the drawer and have a look. Wu Pengfei would also be happy for a while. These gold bars were not obtained from a single bribe, but were slowly collected. Although he did not deliberately count how many gold bars there were, Wu Pengfei knew how many gold bars there were in his drawer even with his eyes closed. There were a total of 85 gold bars in his drawer.
The gold bars in his drawer were not uniform. The gold bars given by those who bribed him were different, ranging from 50 grams to 200 grams. The largest gold bar in his drawer was 500 grams. Wu Pengfei received it when he was helping to deal with a traffic accident case. A young master from a rich family in the city killed someone after getting drunk and then drove away. Later, the father of the victim found Wu Pengfei and asked him to help with the operation. Wu Pengfei accepted the bribe and asked about the traffic accident case. The vicious traffic accident case was reduced to a small matter, and Wu Pengfei accepted the big gold bar that the other party offered him as a show of respect. This was not the largest bribe he had received in a single transaction, but it was the largest gold bar he had received so far. The gold bar that weighed half a kilogram took up a lot of space in this drawer. If it were not for his drawer being big enough, these gold bars would not be able to fit in. If he continued to accept it like this, the drawer would not be able to hold the gold bars he had received.
Lighting another cigarette and puffing out smoke, Wu Pengfei squinted at the shining gold bars in front of him and seemed to relax a lot. After a while, he finished smoking a cigarette and seemed to have made up his mind. He took out a small suitcase from the corner of the office and quickly put the gold bars into the suitcase. Then, he covered it with a black cloth. After doing all this, Wu Pengfei stood up and once again stared at this office that had become his second home after sitting for a few years. A trace of determination flashed in Wu Pengfei's eyes as he carried the suitcase and walked out of the office.
Chief Wu, are you going out? Outside the office, Deputy Chief Zhou Zhining was about to knock on the door when Wu Pengfei suddenly opened the door from inside. Zhou Zhining was startled.
Yes, I'm going out for a while. Old Zhou, what's the matter? Wu Pengfei asked.
No, it's nothing. I just heard the news that Chief Zheng is dead and his body was found in Ningping City. I wanted to rush over to tell you, Chief Wu. Zhou Zhining said.
I know about this and I'm going to find out more about it. You'll be in charge of the bureau's work for now. Wu Pengfei turned to Zhou Zhining and said. Wu Pengfei did not realize that he had spilled the beans. Ge Jian-ming, who was not focused, also did not notice the abnormality in Wu Pengfei's words. After speaking to Ge Jian-ming, Wu Pengfei carried the heavy suitcase and left in a hurry.
After Zhang Qingyang came out of the Municipal Party Committee and returned to the Municipal Bureau, he went straight into his office. With a bang, the office door slammed hard against the door frame. The loud sound could be heard throughout the entire floor. Zhang Qingyang seemed to be venting his anger. He slammed the table again and cursed loudly. Zhang Qingyang seemed to be venting his anger. He almost wanted to smash the glass coffee table, but in the end, he held it in.
After sitting for a while full of anger, Zhang Qingyang took out his phone and gave Wu Pengfei a call. The other party's phone was turned off. Zhang Qingyang stared blankly for a moment before cursing angrily. Why the hell did Wu Pengfei turn off his phone at this time? Didn't he see what time it was?
In a small forest not far from Ningping City's highway toll station, a large area of police cordoned off. Police cars were parked on the side of the road and each and every one of them was on standby. The leaders of Ningping City's Municipal Bureau and sub-bureau had all rushed to the scene. Chang Shengjun had rushed to Ningping City as soon as he received the news. At this time, Chang Shengjun was at the burial site. According to the preliminary examination at the scene, Zheng Guangfu's body did not suffer any organic damage. Chang Shengjun had already requested the leaders of Ningping City's Municipal Bureau to transport Zheng Guangfu's body back to Nanzhou. This was the request that Chen Xing had made to him over the phone. Chang Shengjun naturally had no objection. Whether it was Nanzhou or Ningping City, it made no difference to him.
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In the autopsy laboratory of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Zheng Guangfu's body was sent here. Chen Xing had also arrived at the Public Security Bureau at this moment.
In the autopsy laboratory, which was mysterious in the eyes of outsiders, there were many people standing there. Chen Xing, Chang Shengjun, Zhang Qingyang, Huang Shenghui, and the others were all in the room. At this moment, they all stood quietly to one side. The forensic doctor of the Public Security Bureau was examining Zheng Guangfu's body. Although the Ningping Municipal Public Security Bureau had confirmed that Zheng Guangfu died of poisoning after a preliminary examination at the scene of the body's discovery, everyone had some doubts about the cause of Zheng Guangfu's death before the detailed autopsy report came out.
Zhang Qingyang stared at Zheng Guangfu's body with burning eyes. Standing in the corner, he was a few steps away from Chen Xing and the others, as if there was a clear line between them.
Were there any suspicious findings at the scene of the death? After a moment of silence, Chen Xing suddenly turned to ask Chang Shengjun.
Not yet. The person who buried the body should have a certain anti-reconnaissance ability. All the suspicious traces at the scene of the death were well destroyed, leaving no clues. Chang Shengjun shook his head and glanced at Zhang Qingyang. Chang Shengjun more or less thought that he might be able to find some clues from Zhang Qingyang. After all, Zheng Guangfu was "taken away" by Zhang Qingyang and his men. Afterward, the so-called prison break was probably planned by Zhang Qingyang. Although there was no substantial evidence now, it could not reduce his suspicion of Zhang Qingyang. Moreover, Zheng Guangfu's sudden death would inevitably be linked to Zhang Qingyang.
What about the surveillance video at the highway intersection? Were there any suspicious vehicles? Chen Xing frowned.
I have asked the Ningping Municipal Bureau to send a copy of the surveillance video at the highway intersection last night. At present, our people are analyzing the video.
Standing in the corner, Zhang Qingyang's eyes were still on Zheng Guangfu's body, but his ears had already pricked up. He had heard every word of the conversation between Chen Xing and Chang Shengjun. Chang Shengjun's words undoubtedly made Zhang Qingyang feel relieved.
Suddenly, Chang Shengjun said to Zhang Qingyang, "Director Zhang, what do you think of Zheng Guangfu's death?
Now even the real cause of Zheng Guangfu's death is not clear, so I have no opinion for the time being. " Zhang Qingyang was stunned by Chang Shengjun's question, but then he said calmly.
That's right, I thought Chief Zhang would be able to get to the point. Chang Shengjun's tone was slightly sarcastic.
"Captain Chang, what do you mean?" Zhang Qingyang said discontentedly.
"Nothing, I just said it casually." Chang Shengjun curled his lips. Because of last night's tit-for-tat, Chang Shengjun was obviously angry.
"Director Zhang, just now the Provincial Department informed us that Governor Guan will come to our bureau for an inspection." Outside the door, a staff hurried in to report.
"Oh?" Zhang Qingyang was shocked. He ordered the office to immediately prepare for the welcoming work.
"Mayor Chen, Governor Guan will come. What do you think?" Director Zhang walked to Chen Xing.
"Since Governor Guan will come, let's go out and wait." Chen Xing glanced at Zhang Qingyang. He was not surprised by Guan Jinhui's arrival.
At the entrance of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Chen Xing, Zhang Qingyang, and the rest were waiting for Guan Jinhui's arrival. Zhang Qingyang, Huang Shenghui, and the rest of the higher-ups of the Public Security Bureau all had solemn expressions on their faces. At this critical juncture, Guan Jinhui's sudden visit undoubtedly caused many speculations and added some pressure to their hearts, especially those who were on Zhang Qingyang's side.
Soon, several cars drove toward the gate. Chen Xing and the others stepped forward to greet them. The cars slowly stopped, and the Deputy Governor and the Director of the Provincial Public Security Bureau, Guan Jinhui, got out of the car in the middle.
Comrade Chen Xing was also there. When Guan Jinhui got out of the car and saw Chen Xing, he was surprised for a moment and then nodded with a smile.
After Chen Xing and Guan Jinhui exchanged greetings, Zhang Qingyang and the others came up and greeted him respectfully. "Governor Guan."
"Comrade Qingyang, what's going on with the case of Crown Entertainment City?" Guan Jinhui smiled and shook hands with them one by one. Suddenly, he asked Zhang Qingyang.
"Governor Guan, the case is still under investigation, and there is no result yet." Zhang Qingyang replied with an unnatural look. Guan Jinhui's first question made Zhang Qingyang's heart sink.
"Zheng Guangfu's body has been found. Has the cause of death been found out?" Guan Jinhui stared at Zhang Qingyang with a serious face.
"The forensic doctor is examining Zheng Guangfu's body, and the report is not out yet." Zhang Qingyang replied carefully.
Guan Jinhui stared at Zhang Qingyang for a while until cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Zhang Qingyang dared to disobey Chen Xing and ignore Liao Donghua, the newly appointed secretary of the Political and Legal Committee. But in front of Guan Jinhui, the head of the Provincial Office, Zhang Qingyang feared him from the bottom of his heart.
"This is Comrade Shenghui, right?" Guan Jinhui turned to look at Huang Shenghui and nodded with a smile. His attitude was completely different from that of Zhang Qingyang. This change made the others' imagination run wild.
"Governor Guan, it's me." Huang Shenghui looked at Guan Jinhui excitedly. Usually, as a deputy director, he was not qualified to be asked by Guan Jinhui. Only Zhang Qingyang could show his face in front of Guan Jinhui. But today, Guan Jinhui took the initiative to ask him something else. Huang Shenghui's excitement could be imagined.
"Well, I already know that the city asked you to lead the investigation of Zheng Guangfu's case. I respect the decision of the city and have high hopes for you. Comrade Shenghui, don't let the city and the Provincial Department down. Zheng Guangfu's case has caused a very bad influence. I hope you can show the courage of a police officer and solve the case as soon as possible." Guan Jinhui encouraged Huang Shenghui.
"Secretary Guan, I will never let you down. I won't let the city down." Huang Shenghui said solemnly.
"Good, good." Guan Jinhui nodded with satisfaction. "This time, the Provincial Department will also set up an investigation team to solve the case together with the city. At that time, all of you must cooperate with each other sincerely."
As soon as Guan Jinhui's words came out, except for Chen Xing, Zhang Qingyang, Huang Shenghui, and the others were stunned. Zhang Qingyang was excluded from the case this time. Although he had nothing to do with it, he immediately became vigilant because of his involvement with Zheng Guangfu. As for Huang Shenghui, he was surprised by this unexpected news.
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