"Secretary Zhong, may I ask you a question?"

Chen Fang suddenly asked.

Zhong Yuanzai nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Chen Fang let out a deep breath.

He said, "Secretary Zhong, even with Comrade Weiyang turning herself in, you still took the trouble to come to Xiaxiang City, risking offending Governor Jiang. You must have your reasons for doing this, right?"

Zhong Yuanzai's face was stern.

After pausing for a moment, he said, "Principally, I don't have to tell you the reason, but since you asked, I'll say a few words. I can take action because I obtained what I wanted. After all, you know, interests come first. You, young comrade, are lucky; you made a mess outside, and someone is there to clean up for you. That's all I can say. Again, you only have four days. If you don't find out the cause of Liu Zhenping's death within these four days, I'll have to proceed with Li Weiyang as per law and regulations."

After saying this.

Zhong Yuanzai left.

Standing in the pavilion.

Chen Fang thought for a long time but couldn't figure out who Zhong was referring to as the person cleaning up after him.

He really wanted to find Xu Lianyun to learn the truth.

She must know something.

But what would be the point of doing that?

Isn't solving the case more important right now?

As for the investigation, he's not in a position to act.

It all depends on Jiang Feng.

Although he couldn't get directly involved.

He could still support Jiang Feng from the sidelines.

Once Jiang Feng returned to the station, he'd certainly be troubled by Yu Maoshan.

What Chen Fang could do was help Jiang Feng establish himself at the White Tower Police Station.

As Deputy Mayor, he evidently had no authority to meddle in the personnel changes within the Police Bureau, but there was one person who could, and that was Director Huang Ken.

Now.

The gifts sent to Huang Ken should start working.

Thinking of this.

Chen Fang knocked on Disciplinary Committee Secretary Yang Pei's office door.

Yang Pei these days surely seemed absent-minded and distracted.

This was unsurprising.

The "fortune" accumulated over a lifetime was just gone, and it hurt anyone.

"Oh, Mayor Chen, what brings you here?"

Yang Pei was somewhat surprised to see Chen Fang.

Chen Fang smiled and said, "Sorry, Secretary Yang, for interrupting your work."

"You're here to ask about the case concerning Liu Zhenping, right? The City Disciplinary Committee isn't involved; the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee has already taken the files. So, you won't find any answers with me."

Yang Pei was smart enough to see Chen Fang's intention at a glance and quelled his thoughts before he could speak.

After all, Yang Pei was a member of Zhou Nongxin's faction.

Chen Fang waved repeatedly, saying, "Secretary Yang misunderstood. Even if our Disciplinary Committee is investigating, I have no authority to inquire; I know organizational discipline."

"Oh? So, what is the matter?"

Yang Pei asked.

Chen Fang cheerfully took an envelope out of his pocket and pushed it towards Yang Pei, saying, "There's a small problem; I'd like to ask Secretary Yang to help handle it."

Yang Pei was startled.

She took the envelope, opened it, and glanced inside.

It was a shopping card for a supermarket.

However, the card's value was quite high, a full fifty thousand yuan.

For Yang Pei, who suffered a "huge loss."

Seeing another "income," her eyes sparkled.

However, her face remained proper, asking, "Mayor Chen, what do you mean by this?"

Chen Fang still maintained a cheerful expression and said, "I have a friend who works at the Police Bureau. Recently, he made a small mistake and was suspended for investigation. In a few more days, he might be handed over to the Disciplinary Committee. I want..."

He didn't finish the sentence but dragged it out.

He wanted to see Yang Pei's reaction.

Yang Pei was a master in this matter.

She caught on immediately and asked, "What's the specific issue?"

"Actually, it's nothing major; just went to a nightclub after working hours and got into a little conflict with someone over a hostess. The other party is not easy, directly filed a report."

After hearing Chen Fang.

Yang Pei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Indeed, it's not such a big issue.

She frowned and asked, "Mayor Chen, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

What an old fox.

Passing the problem back to Chen Fang.

But Chen Fang didn't mind.

He laughed, "Secretary Yang, it's actually not a big matter. I hoped Secretary Yang could say a few words to Director Huang. After all, Secretary Yang knows well, I just arrived, and my connections are not in place. If Secretary Yang is willing to help, my friend promised that this is only half; after success, there would be another half."

For such a small matter, a few words can bring in a hundred thousand; Yang Pei was tempted.

She quickly said, "Mayor Chen, what are you saying? We're all colleagues; I'll certainly help where I can. Since Mayor Chen has spoken, if I don't agree, it'd seem inconsiderate. Okay, since that's the case, I'll make a trip over. I get on well with Director Huang, so let me go over and understand the situation."

Yang Pei agreed.

That meant Chen Fang's plan was half successful.

Without delay.

Yang Pei arranged a car and drove directly to the entrance of the City Public Security Bureau.

When she knocked on Huang Ken's office door.

An untidy female assistant hurriedly ran out.

Huang Ken was no different.

There was a slightly visible lipstick mark on his neck.

What the two had just been up to was obvious.

Regarding Yang Pei's sudden appearance.

Huang Ken was also surprised.

He hurriedly tidied up his clothes.

And said, "Please sit, Secretary Yang. I'll make some tea for you now."

After saying this.

He swiftly stood up to fetch tea leaves.

At this moment.

While Yang Pei's eyes scanned the office, her gaze fell on a porcelain vase beside the bookshelf.

It was obvious that this porcelain vase was the one Chen Fang "gifted" to Huang Ken.

Others might not see the significance.

But with just a glance, Yang Pei recognized it; this porcelain vase was the one missing from her "vault."

She was stunned.

And stood up.

She walked directly to the vase and asked Huang Ken, "Director Huang, this vase is quite lovely. Where did you get it?"

Huang Ken was just about to make tea.

Being asked by Yang Pei, he assumed she was interested in the vase, panicked for a moment, and said, "Oh, just a worthless vase given by a friend, so I put it in the office."

"Oh? Given by a friend? Could Director Huang introduce me to this friend?"

Yang Pei restrained her agitation and asked.

If he said Chen Fang gifted it?

Of course, that's impossible!

Given the known relationship between Zhou Nongxin and Chen Fang, everyone knew that disclosing receipt from Chen Fang would be an insurmountable obstacle with Zhou Nongxin.

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