Official Career Storm

Yan Han was brought back to the police station, and the test results for the white powder came out quickly; it was indeed an illegal substance.

Upon hearing this news, the hope Yan Han had been clinging to was completely extinguished.

He was certain that he was set up.

This person was very likely Song Guanchao!

Being a policeman himself, he knew all too well just how serious this situation was.

His only hope now was his aunt.

...

Within the police system, there were quite a few people who knew Yan Han's identity.

After the test results for the illegal substance came out, the police station chief immediately contacted Political Commissioner Wen Ru of the municipal bureau.

He did not contact the district bureau chief because he was worried that the district chief would cover up for Yan Han.

This consequence was something he couldn't afford to bear.

"Political Commissioner Wen, that's the situation."

The chief explained the situation in detail.

Wen Ru asked, "Have you informed Director Liang?"

"No."

"Give him a call."

"Okay."

Hanging up the phone, the chief sighed.

The reason he contacted Political Commissioner Wen Ru, the number two in the municipal bureau, instead of Liang Jianfeng was mainly because Liang Jianfeng was an outsider.

Wen Ru had been in the Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau for many years, held significant prestige, and had extensive connections.

Everyone believed that this time, Wen Ru would advance to become both director and vice mayor.

No one expected that the province would appoint a new director from elsewhere.

But even though Liang Jianfeng took over as director, not many people leaned towards him.

In their view, Liang Jianfeng was ultimately an outsider.

So what if he was a level higher than Wen Ru?

He didn't have Wen Ru's connections, and in the municipal bureau, without Wen Ru's cooperation, his work was hard to carry out.

Fortunately, Wen Ru didn't intentionally oppose him; since he took office, their relationship had been relatively harmonious without any conflicts.

The chief immediately dialed Liang Jianfeng's number.

"Hello, Director Liang, I have something to report to you."

"Go ahead."

"It's like this..."

Listening to the report, Liang Jianfeng's brows gradually furrowed.

He was aware of the conflict between Yan Han and Song Guanchao.

He also knew about the municipality's disciplinary action against Yan Han.

Moreover, he was aware that Mayor Zhou, to avoid suspicion, didn't let him handle the disciplinary action.

But now, Yan Han was caught driving under the influence, and illegal substances were found in his car.

Liang Jianfeng's first reaction was that he was framed.

That was his instinct.

Because it was too coincidental, each step seemed designed.

"Was there an interrogation?"

"Yes, there was."

"What were the results?"

"Yan Han doesn't admit it; he says those illegal substances aren't his."

"Was Yan Han tested?"

"He was tested; he had been drinking but hadn't used drugs."

"Continue the interrogation. Have him explain where he's been in the past few days and send someone to thoroughly investigate those places."

"Alright."

After hanging up, Liang Jianfeng hesitated for a moment but still dialed Wu Qiangwei's number.

It was already late, but after only two rings, Wu Qiangwei answered.

"Mayor Liang."

"Secretary Wu, something happened here in Jiangzhou City that I think is necessary to inform you about."

"What is it?"

What in Jiangzhou City would necessitate informing her? What could it be?

Liang Jianfeng then told her about Yan Han's DUI and drug possession.

Wu Qiangwei's first reaction, like his, was to think that Yan Han had been set up and falsely accused.

Moreover, the first person she thought of was Song Guanchao.

However, with her understanding of Song Guanchao, she felt it couldn't be him.

That wasn't his way of doing things.

"I understand."

After the call ended, Wu Qiangwei found Song Guanchao's number, dialed it, and then hung up.

She dialed again, then hung up once more.

Eventually, she sighed and connected the call.

She still had some lingering grudges in her heart regarding the matter between Song Guanchao and Qu Xiangru.

But now was clearly not the time to consider these things.

Song Guanchao was already asleep. The phone had rung for about ten seconds before he opened his eyes.

He fumbled blindly under his pillow for his phone, squinted an eye open to see Wu Qiangwei on the caller ID, and instantly sat up in bed.

"It's already eleven o'clock. Why is she calling me at this time?"

Song Guanchao slowly cleared his mind, just about to answer, but the call had already ended.

He hurriedly called back.

"Hello, Secretary, what do you need from me?"

Song Guanchao was worried something had happened on her end, his voice filled with concern.

Wu Qiangwei picked up on his concern, and felt a mixture of emotions.

She steadied herself, speaking coldly, "Yan Han has been arrested."

"Who?" It took Song Guanchao two seconds to recall the name. "He's been arrested? Why are you telling me this? Does it have something to do with me?"

Wu Qiangwei didn't bother arguing, just passed on what she knew.

Upon hearing, Song Guanchao understood why she had called him.

"Secretary, are you worried I did this?"

"You're overthinking it," Wu Qiangwei replied, "Go back to sleep."

"Wait...beep beep."

She had already hung up.

Song Guanchao sighed; he had wanted to chat with Wu Qiangwei a bit more.

He got up to use the bathroom and didn't think much of it, quickly falling back asleep.

To him, someone like Yan Han probably made plenty of enemies and might have done something to piss someone off, leading to this situation.

For someone like that, it was only a matter of time before something happened; Song Guanchao wasn't surprised at all.

...

Zhang Jie received the news the next day.

Upon learning her nephew was arrested for DUI and drug possession, for a moment, Zhang Jie thought she must have misheard, or the person on the other end got it wrong.

My sensible, well-behaved nephew, how could he possibly have drugs?

As for DUI, is that supposed to be an issue?

She immediately made some calls, spending over half an hour to get the whole story.

"Political Commissioner Wen, regarding this case, I hope the police can thoroughly investigate and clear my nephew's name!"

"Director Zhang, rest assured, we in the police will not let any criminal escape, nor will we wrong an innocent person!"

"If Yan Han was indeed framed, we will surely uncover the truth and clear his name!"

After hanging up, Zhang Jie was so angry she had trouble breathing.

Someone was targeting Yan Han!

Who was it!

Zhang Jie's eyes became fierce and terribly furious.

Suddenly, she thought of Song Guanchao.

Him?

Zhang Jie frowned, remembering how Qu Xiangru had called yesterday to inquire about the subway project.

Piece by piece of information converged in her mind.

She squinted, having a hunch.

She immediately called her son, "Ji Lin, go to the police station..."

When Ji Lin received the call, he was at first confused, then angry.

"Mom, leave it alone!" Ji Lin was very upset.

This cousin of his was simply hopeless, like a mud that can't stick to the wall!

So soon after the last incident, he'd gotten into trouble again, and this time with a major issue involving drugs?

Let alone him, even children of provincial ministerial level officials couldn't easily get out of this kind of trouble.

Zhang Jie ordered, "Do as I say. Go to the police station immediately!"

Ji Lin wanted to hang up right away, but he knew his mother too well.

Even if he didn't go, she'd send someone else.

Ji Lin felt a frustrated helplessness about his cousin's incompetence.

"I understand."

Angrily hanging up, Ji Lin headed straight to the police station.

Upon arrival, the chief had already received notification and directly led him to the holding cell.

"Cousin?" Yan Han was surprised to see him visiting.

Ji Lin said coldly, "Mom asked me to tell you, if you're innocent, there won't be any problems."

"I am innocent!"

Yan Han protested, "I didn't use drugs and I certainly didn't have any drugs on me! Ji Lin, I know you have some issues with me, and indeed I've got some minor faults, but as you well know, I'd never touch this kind of thing!"

Ji Lin knew him well enough; greedy and sly as he was, Yan Han wouldn't touch things that crossed the line.

"Who have you upset recently?"

Yan Han suddenly squinted his eyes, gritting his teeth, "Song Guanchao!"