The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"Over the line? Secretary Chen, aren't you exaggerating a bit? Don't say I didn't touch that woman. Even if I did, what would happen?"

As she said this, Ji Shuzhen leaned back on the sofa, with her feet propped up on the coffee table, looking completely carefree.

Chen Fang let out a long sigh.

He said, "What would happen? The whole of Shangqing City would be turned upside down."

After leaving this remark, Chen Fang quickly walked away.

Watching Chen Fang's hurried demeanor, Ji Shuzhen felt a thrill in her heart, as if she had avenged the humiliation suffered in the hospital.

Perhaps, it was this feeling that she reveled in.

Walking to the window, looking down from above.

She noticed that after Chen Fang got downstairs, he didn't head to the City Committee building, but instead got into a car and drove off in a rush.

Recalling Chen Fang's anxious look just now, she muttered, "Hmph! Men! Find him one day and can't find him the next, it's probably just that..."

Where did Chen Fang go?

Of course, to report at the Public Security Bureau.

Fifteen minutes later.

Chen Fang appeared in the office of Lai Liqiang, the Deputy Mayor of Shangqing City and Director of the Public Security Bureau.

After he recounted the situation of Gu Mengsheng's disappearance, Lai Liqiang raised his eyes and looked at him coldly, saying, "Secretary Chen, I understand your feelings, but according to your description, this girl named... Gu Mengsheng doesn't seem to be missing, and also, what's your relationship with her? Why aren't her family members reporting it?"

"We're just ordinary friends, she... her family has all passed away."

Gu Mengsheng's identity was inconvenient to disclose, so Chen Fang could only say it like this.

Lai Liqiang contemplated for a while.

With a troubled expression, he said, "This situation is a bit tricky, firstly, you're just ordinary friends, so you don't speak often, which means you can't be sure she's missing, secondly, her family has all passed away, so we can't get a definitive message of her disappearance from her family. Filing a case on some vague rumors, isn't that a bit frivolous?"

"Director Lai, this is not frivolous. I can confirm she is missing."

Chen Fang said.

Lai Liqiang gave a slight smile.

Stood up and said, "Secretary Chen, you're the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, in your presence, I wouldn't dare misuse my authority. If I accidentally end up like Secretary Cui, wouldn't I be in big trouble?"

Hearing this.

Chen Fang's mind buzzed.

Seeing Lai Liqiang's indifferent attitude, Chen Fang understood, it's not that he cannot investigate, but he doesn't want to. The matter of Cui Liansheng being caught has already been blamed on Chen Fang, and since Cui Liansheng has been in control of the political and legal system for so long, Lai Liqiang must be his confidant. In these circumstances, he is definitely impossible to help.

Thinking of this.

He paused and said, "Director Lai, I hope you take this matter seriously, put aside your prejudice against me, otherwise the consequences will be beyond what we can bear."

"Hehe, Secretary Chen, Shangqing City isn't big, but there are quite a few missing person cases reported every day. Even if we investigate, they'd have to wait in line. We can't prioritize just because you're the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, don't you think, Secretary Chen?"

These words sounded very sarcastic.

Chen Fang knew that further communication would be meaningless now.

He nodded and said, "Director Lai, you're the Director of the Public Security Bureau. If nothing happens to this girl, it's fine for you. But if something does happen, your tenure as Director of the Public Security Bureau will end."

"Wow, Secretary Chen, are you threatening me with your words?"

Hearing this, Lai Liqiang was immediately somewhat furious.

Chen Fang said coldly, "Whether it's a threat, you'll know when the results come out."

After leaving this remark, he turned and left again.

"Screw it, coming to my turf acting all arrogant, damn you, what do you really think you can do anything?"

He picked up a nearby water cup and hurled it toward the door.

Knowing that Chen Fang hadn't gone far yet, what Lai Liqiang said was audible to him.

In fact, those words were meant for him to hear.

Chen Fang, who was frustrated at the Public Security Bureau, didn't give up.

He returned again to the City Committee Courtyard.

This time, he planned to directly look for Liu Yi.

After all, Lai Liqiang and Liu Yi are from the same faction, if Liu Yi can speak up, Lai Liqiang will have to help due to face.

Just arrived at the Mayor's office door.

Liu Yi's secretary stopped him.

"Secretary Chen, Mayor Liu has guests, can you wait a moment please?"

By this time, Chen Fang had lost all patience.

He directly pushed the secretary aside, knocked on the door twice, then pushed it open.

There were indeed guests in Liu Yi's office.

Seeing Chen Fang suddenly barging in, he was also a bit baffled.

After one or two seconds, Liu Yi got up with a stony face and asked, "What's going on?"

Liu Yi's secretary explained hurriedly, "Leader, I informed Secretary Chen that you have guests, but he still barged in, I... couldn't stop him..."

"It's not his problem, I wanted to come in, Mayor Liu, I have something to discuss with you."

Chen Fang said.

Liu Yi froze for a moment, and said, "Wait outside first. I'll find you when I'm done here."

"No, it's urgent, I must discuss it with you now."

Chen Fang insisted.

Always very tactful, now he's somewhat on edge.

"Comrade Chen Fang, what's the meaning of this, these two gentlemen are important investors about to invest in our Shangqing City, can you be considerate?"

Liu Yi pressed down his anger and spoke.

Chen Fang couldn't care less.

He directly approached the two business visitors and said, "Gentlemen, could you please step out for a moment. After this matter is settled, I will personally apologize to you, is that okay?"

The visitors glanced at each other, still got up and left after saying goodbye to Liu Yi.

Liu Yi was almost exploding with anger.

But still held it in and said to Chen Fang, "Go ahead, what's so urgent?"

"Mayor Liu, I have a friend, named Gu Mengsheng, who came to the City Committee yesterday looking for me..."

Chen Fang recounted the events in detail.

After detailing everything, Liu Yi paused and asked, "Chen Fang, you rushed over rudely, driving away my two guests, just to report that a friend of yours is missing?"

"Mayor Liu, this friend isn't just an ordinary friend, this situation is very urgent, I hope..."

"Enough, no need to say more, Comrade Chen Fang, what are you trying to do? Do you think my office is a place for you to find people?"

Liu Yi grew furious, questioning Chen Fang.

Of course Chen Fang knew Liu Yi was angry at him.

So he paused and said, "Mayor Liu, as long as you can order someone to help me find her, I... I, Chen Fang, will stand by your side under any circumstances in the future."

This statement was already a significant concession.