The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

This person is none other than Ji Shuzhen, member of the Shangqing Municipal Committee, Standing Committee, and Deputy Mayor.

Chen Fang has not been in office for long.

He has only attended a few meetings with Ji Shuzhen without much further contact.

Ji Shuzhen is fifty years old this year.

To become Deputy Mayor at this age indicates she has some capability.

After she entered, she first glanced at Lou Youhua lying on the bed, then looked at Chen Fang and said, "Secretary Chen, I think you should know that Lou Youhua's security work has been handed over. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to be here?"

"I am the Disciplinary Committee Secretary and also the head of the supervision group. This case is presided over by the supervision group; why would my presence here be inappropriate?"

Chen Fang retorted.

Ji Shuzhen sneered and replied, "Is that so? Secretary Chen, given your skills, why can't you even protect the suspect's safety? If I remember correctly, besides the suspect, two Disciplinary Committee cadres are also lying in the hospital, are they not?"

This comment.

Immediately choked Chen Fang.

Although the entire setup was intended by Chen Fang.

The fact that Lou Youhua was attacked is indisputable.

This cannot be denied.

And Chen Fang also cannot reveal his previous plans to Ji Shuzhen.

Forsaking the protection of the suspect and instead using him as "bait" could spell trouble for Chen Fang if discovered by someone with intent.

"Mayor Ji, Lou Youhua's guardianship has indeed been transferred to the Dingshan County Public Security Bureau, but the investigation rights are still with our Disciplinary Committee. Isn't it reasonable for me to ask him some questions?"

"Of course it's reasonable, Secretary Chen. Have you finished your questions? If so, shouldn't you let the suspect rest?"

Ji Shuzhen asked.

Chen Fang turned to look at Lou Youhua.

By this time, he had already curled up in the bed.

Feeling somewhat disappointed.

Had Ji Shuzhen arrived two minutes later, perhaps Chen Fang would have discovered the truth.

"Mayor Ji, shall we have a chat?"

Chen Fang asked.

Although Ji Shuzhen looked disdainful.

She still nodded expressionlessly.

With her hands behind her back, she was the first to walk out of the ward.

The two went down the stairs.

Walked all the way to the corner of the hospital wall, where there was a gazebo.

Ji Shuzhen stopped and said, "Secretary Chen, just say what you have to say."

Chen Fang sighed deeply.

Looking at the middle-aged woman in front of him.

He said, "Mayor Ji, I've heard you have a good personal relationship with Lou Youhua?"

Upon hearing this, the calm expression on Ji Shuzhen's face suddenly changed.

She suddenly raised her head to look at Chen Fang and asked, "What do you mean?"

Chen Fang sat down on the stone bench in the gazebo, crossed his legs, and took out a cigarette, offering it to Ji Shuzhen, who waved her hand in refusal.

After lighting the cigarette.

He took a deep puff and, exhaling smoke rings, said, "Mayor Ji, there's a woman named Lin Duoduo in the Baizhang Town dance troupe. I think you should know her, right?"

"Lin Duoduo? I don't know her."

Ji Shuzhen replied.

Chen Fang smiled slightly.

Said, "It seems Mayor Ji has a selective memory, no problem, I have a photo."

Then.

He took out a photo from his pocket.

Placed it on the stone table and pushed it in front of Ji Shuzhen.

This is a photo of Lin Duoduo.

In the photo, she was youthful and beautiful, considered a top beauty.

Said, "At that time, there were four women at the dinner table, three were brought by Lou Youhua, and one was you, Mayor Ji. When investigating Lin Duoduo's case, I always targeted eligible men, combed through countless photos for the other two women to identify, but it led nowhere. After today's events, I found a photo of you for the two women involved to identify, and guess what they said?"

"What did they say?"

Ji Shuzhen asked.

Chen Fang sighed.

Said, "They said you were also at the dinner table then."

This answer.

Made Ji Shuzhen's facial muscles twitch.

Clearly.

She was a bit nervous.

"So what? I just had a meal with Lou Youhua, how is Lin Duoduo's death related to me?"

"Mayor Ji, I've never said that Lin Duoduo is dead. Even though we're still investigating this case, we've only defined it as a disappearance, not a death."

Chen Fang suddenly said seriously.

If earlier Ji Shuzhen was just nervous.

At this moment, her entire expression stiffened.

Moreover, it was evident that her breathing started to become rapid.

A woman who becomes Deputy Mayor is certainly not ordinary.

It was merely a moment.

Ji Shuzhen's expression relaxed.

She calmly sat across from Chen Fang.

And said, "Comrade Chen Fang, the words of those two girls, can they be evidence against me?"

With these words.

Chen Fang could conclude two things.

The first thing is that Lin Duoduo is indeed dead.

The second thing is Lin Duoduo's death is indeed linked to Ji Shuzhen.

The initial investigation almost sifted through all the leaders in Jiuhai Province and Shangqing City; naturally, only males were on that extensive list.

Who would've thought the real connection to Lin Duoduo's death would lead to a female cadre?

Even the sisters who went out to "accompany" with Lin Duoduo never expected it.

"No!"

Chen Fang paused and said.

Ji Shuzhen continued, "Since it can't, what does it prove? I admit I went to Lou Youhua's banquet. After Lou Youhua was arrested, I reported this to the organization. I didn't take a penny from him; you can check. If you find any evidence, you don't need to report it, I Ji Shuzhen will turn myself in to the Provincial Discipline Inspection Committee."

"Mayor Ji, doesn't your conscience hurt? That was a vibrant life."

Chen Fang sighed and asked.

Ji Shuzhen smiled slightly.

Said, "Secretary Chen, stop trying to trick me into talking; the person who wants to frame you is Cui Liansheng, and the one who hired someone to assassinate Lou Youhua was also Cui Liansheng. Lin Duoduo's death looks to be closely related to Cui Liansheng, not me."

After finishing.

She paused and muttered, "Lou Youhua really isn't tight-lipped, but it's okay, he doesn't know any of the inside details anyway."

This sentence, on the surface, seemed to criticize Lou Youhua.

But it was actually an insinuation to Chen Fang.

Even if Lou Youhua is handed over to you, you won't get any evidence against me from him.

Chen Fang shook his head, said, "Lou Youhua is reliable; he didn't mention your name. I figured it out myself."

Ji Shuzhen was taken aback.

With a questioning look, she asked, "You figured it out? How is that possible?"

"Indeed, from the very beginning, I didn't associate this matter with you, not just me, but none of the supervision group members would have this thought. Before Secretary Cui was arrested, I gave him a call; it's certain details in that call that told me you are the so-called 'big leader.'"

Chen Fang said.