The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

Xiao Xue is busily contacting some key figures: Director Liu from the Public Security Bureau, Li Jiangping from the local police station, and Captain Liu from the Armed Police Force. These individuals are pivotal for the current situation.

Tang Yumeng received them in her office.

"Gentlemen, regarding the matter of Feixiang Company, I am here to seek justice on behalf of Lin Chuan," Tang Yumeng said straightforwardly, cutting to the chase. Upon hearing this, everyone trembled, although they had braced themselves mentally, seeing Tang Yumeng's resolute attitude still made Director Liu and Li Jiangping shudder uncontrollably.

Tang Yumeng's expression was determined, and her tone was forceful, clearly resolute in investigating this matter thoroughly.

"This…" Director Liu gingerly smiled, "Secretary Tang, this… isn't really appropriate, is it?"

"What's inappropriate?" Tang Yumeng asked harshly, "Feixiang Transport Company has all the necessary approvals and documents. They pay taxes on time and are good citizens. On what grounds does your police force have to suppress and arrest them?"

"Uh..." Director Liu broke into a sweat and hurriedly said, "The Feixiang Company headed by Lin Chuan is indeed associated with some underworld forces. They engage in gang fights, form gangs, commit robbery, rape… they are utterly lawless, thus, we are also eliminating harm for the people."

Slam...

Tang Yumeng slammed the table and furiously said, "A nice way of eliminating harm for the people, but isn't Tiger Gang the largest criminal force in Jiangbei City? You go against a company that donates to Hope Primary School, aids the poor, boosts the local economy of Jiangbei City, and creates employment opportunities? You let them take the fall as an underworld force? Director Liu, touch your conscience, do you think you are fair to them?"

Director Liu was startled and genuinely touched his chest. After realizing what he'd done, he couldn't help but give a wry smile.

"Li Jiangping, tell me, why did your police station take action?" Tang Yumeng questioned.

"I…" Li Jiangping awkwardly looked at Tang Yumeng, saying, "Secretary Tang, I really had no idea about this. It was Chen Jianjun and Song Hao who acted on their own. Although I am the station chief, they didn't report to me. I am truly wronged."

"And what about Captain Liu?" Tang Yumeng's gaze was unfriendly, her face frosty.

The Armed Police Captain Liu said, "Our Armed Police Force does not typically interfere with political matters; we only cooperate with the police actions. This time our task force was acting upon a notification for assistance from the police, not questioning who the other party was or what they did. We merely assisted the police in capturing the criminals, that's all."

"If I ask you to release them, would you?" Tang Yumeng inquired.

"This would require notification from several departments," Captain Liu responded, "You alone, Secretary Tang, cannot decide this matter."

"You!" Tang Yumeng glared at Captain Liu, saying, "I am the Secretary of Jiangbei City!"

"But you cannot represent all the citizens of Jiangbei City," Captain Liu responded righteously.

"You're helping the tyrant to oppress," lamented Tang Yumeng, half in jest.

"Who the tyrant is, I am not sure yet," Captain Liu said. "So, if you want me to release them, have several departments of the City Committee issue a unified document. I will release them immediately, it's as simple as that."

Indeed, getting the Armed Police to release someone involves complicated procedures, and it's not just one person's decision to make.

Tang Yumeng entirely lost hope in such an obstinately loyal person as Captain Liu, she turned to look at Director Liu, and asked, "Director Liu, for such a grand operation this time, may I ask who is in command?"

"This..." Director Liu hesitated.

"Speak!" Tang Yumeng scolded.

"It was… it was…," Director Liu's voice trembled as he awkwardly said, "Vice Secretary Song."

"Song Ming?" Tang Yumeng narrowed her eyes.

At that moment, a voice came from behind: "That's right, it's me!"

Everyone turned around and indeed, Song Ming was standing behind Tang Yumeng. Xiao Xue spoke awkwardly, "Secretary Tang, Vice Secretary Song insisted on coming in, and I… I couldn't stop him!"

"You may leave now," said Tang Yumeng with a smile.

"Yes." Xiao Xue immediately nodded.

Song Ming slowly walked in, saying, "This action was decided collectively by a few department heads and bypassed your authority, Secretary Tang. However, with me and a few department heads collaborating, that should be enough, right?"

"So, tell me, on what grounds do you take action against Feixiang Company?" Tang Yumeng demanded.

"Underworld connections, isn't that enough?" Song Ming retorted with a sneer, "Fighting and committing all kinds of evil. Lin Chuan is especially arrogant; he and Feng Taibao started a big fight that left several people dead. Just these reasons alone are enough to characterize them as a criminal force. If this doesn't qualify as a criminal force, then what does?"

"Secretary Tang, I know you have a good relationship with Lin Chuan, but we are public servants here for the people," Song Ming said earnestly. "We must ensure the interests of the public, not just our own. We can't sacrifice the public's interests for our own benefits, understand?"

"You!" Tang Yumeng felt speechless.

At this time, the Armed Police Captain stood up and said, "I have other matters to attend to, I'll leave now. If you want me to release someone, please discuss and reach a unified decision."

With that, Captain Liu walked out directly.

Since military and politics are separate, he didn't need to answer to Tang Yumeng and Song Ming. His dismissive attitude also left Tang Yumeng and Song Ming unable to say anything; they could only watch him leave. Just as Director Liu stood up to leave, Tang Yumeng sharply ordered, "You sit down."

Director Liu was about to stand but sat back down abruptly at Tang Yumeng's rebuke.

"Secretary Tang, this…" Director Liu looked at her awkwardly.

"Today we must get to the bottom of this," Tang Yumeng said, looking at Song Ming, "I demand that you release them and stop arresting Feixiang Company's staff."

"That's not possible," Song Ming seemed determined to strike while the iron was hot, "Lin Chuan, I have nailed him."

"You!" Tang Yumeng was furious, "What exactly do you want?"

"Secretary Tang, this decision has already been approved by the City Committee, so forget about interfering," Song Ming seriously told Tang Yumeng, "The standing committee of the City Committee has already passed this with a majority. You should stay out of it."

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