Chapter 1961

Chapter 1961: Chapter 1961

Lu Feng thought for a while and decided to visit the City Government after daybreak to ask around.

He leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and took a short rest.

When he woke up again, it was already bright.

He glanced at the time, eight-thirty.

After washing his face with cold water, Lu Feng set out, driving towards the City Government.

The government employees at the City Government were gradually arriving for work, and Lu Feng joined them, walking inside.

He hadn’t visited here often and didn’t know Song Guanchao’s office location, so he randomly stopped someone and asked, "Hello, could you tell me where Song Guanchao’s office is?"

The man stopped said, "Director Song is not here."

"Not here? What do you mean?"

"Director Song was taken for investigation by the Disciplinary Committee," the man said, deliberately lowering his voice.

Though many envy and begrudge Song Guanchao, this time he was taken away by the Disciplinary Committee.

But before any specific handling has been decided, no one dares to assert that Song Guanchao will definitely face punishment.

There’s no need to risk offending him by speaking ill of him behind his back over mere jealousy.

"What did Director Song do?" Lu Feng asked.

"It’s said to be bribery."

When Lu Feng heard this, he wasn’t as worried.

Others might not understand, but he certainly does.

There’s absolutely no way Song Guanchao would be involved in embezzlement or bribery; he must have been framed.

"Thanks."

Feeling assured that Song Guanchao wasn’t in major trouble, Lu Feng left, got into his car, called Li Zhijun to inquire about Ah Xiang’s mother’s condition, learned that the man hadn’t found them last night, and advised them to rest well.

...

Nine-thirty.

A taxi pulled up outside the Provincial Government gate.

Three men stepped out of the car, led by a middle-aged man dressed in a black administrative jacket, sporting a buzz cut, upright posture, full of integrity—Cao Wenxuan.

Beside him stood two men in their thirties, each holding a briefcase, flanking him as they headed towards the Provincial Government.

After registering at the gate, they entered the Provincial Government.

The staff walking around the Provincial Government couldn’t help but fix their eyes on the three men.

Those working at the Provincial Government generally have an eye for judging character.

They easily recognized the extraordinary demeanor of the middle-aged man, along with an aura that deterred direct gazes.

Conversation around Cao Wenxuan quieted involuntarily wherever he went.

As they departed, the chatter resumed.

"That man must be from the Provincial Disciplinary Inspection Committee, right?"

The aura emanating from Cao Wenxuan struck them as remarkably similar to that of the Disciplinary Committee officials.

They couldn’t help but wonder which leader was in trouble.

...

"Hello, do you have an appointment?" Secretary Meng Yuan politely asked upon seeing the visitors.

"I’m Cao Wenxuan, I talked to Governor Lu on the phone."

"Please wait a moment."

Meng Yuan knocked on the door, reported the visitor, then came out, opened the door: "Mr. Cao, please come in."

"You two stay outside." Cao Wenxuan told his two subordinates, then entered the office.

Lu Zhizhong warmly welcomed Cao Wenxuan, though it was their first meeting, the presence of Song Guanchao as a mutual link helped bridge their relations quickly.

Meng Yuan served tea and water, closed the door.

"Governor Lu, what’s the current situation?" Cao Wenxuan asked.

Lu Zhizhong replied, "He’s still in custody."

Cao Wenxuan continued, "What’s the result of the police investigation?"

Lu Zhizhong said, "Fingerprints found on the embezzled funds trace back to Song Guanchao, which is unfavorable for him. I’ll have the City Bureau follow up with you."

"Alright." Cao Wenxuan finally asked, "Have you been in touch with Chairman Wei?"

"Yes." Lu Zhizhong recounted his relayed message through Tian Kai Ming without embellishing.

Cao Wenxuan asked, "Has Chairman Wei responded today?"

"No."

"I understand."

Cao Wenxuan took a sip of tea, stood up: "Please ask the City Disciplinary Committee leaders to contact me, I need some personnel."

"Alright." Lu Zhizhong also stood up, saw him out of the office, then called Wu Qiangwei.

Wu Qiangwei had worried all night and hadn’t slept well.

Seeing the incoming call, she grabbed her phone: "Governor Lu."

"Mayor Wu, I sent you a number; please have the City Disciplinary Committee leaders call it."

"Governor Lu, whose number is this?"

"Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee’s Director of Investigation and Inquiry Room."

Wu Qiangwei’s lips slightly parted, almost thinking she misheard.

"Central Disciplinary Committee?" she asked incredulously.

"Yes." Lu Zhizhong calmly said, "Wei Shoucheng wants to escalate matters, let him have it his way."

Wu Qiangwei’s heart raced, yet she felt it absurd.

To rescue Song Guanchao, Lu Zhizhong even mobilized the Central Disciplinary Committee!

Others knew only the conflicts between him and Song Guanchao during their time in Lingjiang, but Wu Qiangwei understood better—they were once at odds like fire and water.

Yet ever since he became Governor, their relationship improved remarkably, far better than that of a couple in love.

Even offering help to Song Guanchao multiple times.

This time too, for Song Guanchao’s sake, he dared to offend the former richest man, dared to employ favors at the Central Disciplinary Committee.

His actions left Wu Qiangwei baffled.

She almost failed to resist asking.

"I see."

After hanging up, she checked the message sent by Lu Zhizhong.

A string of numbers, a name: Cao Wenxuan.

She didn’t immediately contact Bao Qi but first visited the Central Disciplinary Committee’s website to search the name.

Soon, relevant information appeared.

Cao Wenxuan, Director of Investigation and Inquiry at the Central Disciplinary Committee, Provincial level.

Such a person indeed exists.

It wasn’t that she doubted Lu Zhizhong’s connections, but she simply couldn’t comprehend why he exerted so much effort to help Song Guanchao.

Having confirmed he genuinely brought in the Central Disciplinary Committee, she felt somewhat relieved.

She found Bao Qi’s number, dialed, but immediately hung up.

Instead, she looked up Tan Miao’s number and called.

"Secretary Tan, I’m sending you a number; please get in touch with the other party."

"Who is it?"

"Central Disciplinary Committee’s Director of Inquiry Room, Cao Wenxuan."

"???" Tan Miao froze momentarily, unsure and asked again: "Central Disciplinary Committee?"

"Yes."

"Oh, oh... I understand."

After hanging up, Tan Miao checked the number sent by Wu Qiangwei, licked his dry lips, mind still tangled.

Why would the Central Disciplinary Committee come to Jiangzhou?

Which leader is under investigation?

After a while, he subdued the shock and dialed the number.

"Hello, who is this?" Cao Wenxuan asked.

"Is this Director Cao Wenxuan?"

"Yes, who are you?"

"I’m Tan Miao, Deputy Secretary of the Jiangzhou City Commission for Discipline Inspection, Mayor Wu asked me to contact you."

"Ah, Secretary Tan, I do have work that requires your assistance. Are you available to meet now?"

"Certainly."

After agreeing on a venue, Tan Miao immediately drove over.