The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"What is this?"

Chen Fang didn't take it, just glanced at it and asked.

Pang Dahai said, "This morning, I specifically went to the place where Secretary Qi and I had supper and retrieved the surveillance footage to prove that what I said is the truth."

As soon as he said this.

He stared at Chen Fang's face.

Wanting to see his reaction.

Chen Fang pondered for a moment.

Then said, "Mr. Pang, you're not a civil servant. If you want to surrender yourself, don't go to the Disciplinary Committee, but to the Public Security Bureau. No matter what, the charge of conspiring to harm state officials is certainly pinned on you. You said you'd take the responsibility, and before coming here, I already helped you report it to the police. In a while, someone will take you away, you can explain to them."

Buzz.

Pang Dahai's mind exploded.

This isn't right.

This wasn't how it was supposed to go.

Logically speaking, Chen Fang shouldn't care, right?

Besides, the real perpetrator wasn't him, it was Qi Kang, he was just forced into it.

But, he was too late to explain all this, first because he claimed he came voluntarily, and second because at the guest room's door, Liang Manhua was already entering with a few police officers.

"Mr. Pang, this guest room is equipped with recordings and surveillance, after all, it's a Disciplinary Committee guest room. So, everything you just said has been recorded. Don't worry, I will instruct Officer Liang to note your surrender, and since it's an unsuccessful attempt, the problem shouldn't be too big."

After saying this.

Chen Fang glanced at Liang Manhua.

Liang Manhua directly pulled out the handcuffs and said, "Mr. Pang, please."

At this time, Pang Dahai felt completely miserable inside.

He definitely couldn't tell the truth, otherwise, he'd ruin Li Xuan's plan.

But how to deal with the current situation?

Even if Li Xuan acts, the charge of harming state officials is pinned on him. Could it be he'll end up in prison for no reason?

Worse yet, he brought it upon himself.

After weighing the pros and cons.

He decided to take it step by step.

After he was caught, Li Xuan definitely wouldn't stand idly by.

His mind in chaos, he overlooked a fact.

Which was that Chen Fang had reported to the police earlier.

If he were thinking clearly, he would realize Chen Fang must have seen through something.

It's a pity, in his view, their plan was foolproof, Chen Fang wouldn't and couldn't find any clue.

"Oh, Mr. Pang..."

Just as Pang Dahai was about to be taken away.

Chen Fang suddenly called out.

Pang Dahai paused, looking at Chen Fang in confusion.

"I've heard you're a well-known gang leader in Shangqing City?"

Pang Dahai froze.

He awkwardly smiled.

And said, "Secretary Chen, please don't joke with me. I'm just a legitimate businessman, how could I be a gang leader?"

"Oh, is that so? Then maybe the rumor is incorrect, no worries, I'll help clear your name. After you're caught, I'll have the Shanghu District Bureau set up a special task force to openly collect evidence of your illegal activities. Judging by Mr. Pang's attitude, you should be fearless, right?"

At this point, Pang Dahai.

Felt as if electrified through his body.

He stood there stunned.

He knew what he had done.

If he were still outside, he believed most people wouldn't dare report him.

But now that he's caught.

The situation might spiral out of control.

When clues start to gather, wouldn't he end up behind bars indefinitely?

"Alright, take him away."

Seeing Pang Dahai speechless.

Chen Fang waved to Liang Manhua.

At the same time.

At Left Bank Café.

Li Xuan was having coffee with a man.

This man named Li Shuisheng was the chief of Jiuzhou Evening News stationed in Shangqing City.

As the Minister of Propaganda, he naturally maintained good relations with all major media. This time, Li Xuan invited him out for a simple purpose, to publicize Qi Kang's arrest.

Li Shuisheng held two photos.

The first photo showed Qi Kang being taken away by the police.

And the second showed Qi Kang released from the Public Security Bureau.

These photos were taken by her arrangement in advance.

Her purpose was straightforward.

If Chen Fang didn't investigate Qi Kang, she'd expose the incident of Qi Kang breaking into a female victim's house at night, even if the impact wasn't severe, it would damage his reputation.

Secondly.

Spread rumors about Chen Fang being weak towards Qi Kang, even when his own woman was bullied, he dared not act.

This way, it would force Chen Fang to act.

"Minister Li, this isn't easy to handle. We all know what sort of person Qi Kang is. If I report on his issue, I might not be able to continue as the chief of this branch station."

Concerning such matters, Li Shuisheng remained cautious.

His concern was expected.

Li Xuan smiled.

She took out a bulging envelope.

Placed it in front of him.

Upon seeing it, Li Shuisheng's face lit up with delight.

As he was about to reach for it.

Li Xuan's phone rang.

The call was from her secretary.

Discussing serious matters, she didn't want to answer.

So she hung up.

Unexpectedly, the phone rang again.

Seeing this, Li Shuisheng said, "Minister Li, you'd better answer the phone first, it might be important."

Only then did Li Xuan unhappily place the phone to her ear.

"What is it? What could be so important you keep calling?"

Li Xuan asked in a bad tone.

Over the phone, the female secretary said, "Leader, Mr. Pang was arrested, and the Shanghu Public Security Bureau has formed a special task force against organized crime and evil, led by Secretary Chen from the Disciplinary Committee."

"What?"

Li Xuan jolted.

She glanced at Li Shuisheng.

Got up and left the booth, asking, "Tell me exactly what happened."

After the secretary relayed the information she had gathered.

Li Xuan was dumbfounded.

She never expected Chen Fang to be someone who doesn't play by the rules.

Not a move on Qi Kang.

Yet Pang Dahai was ensnared.

This was something she never anticipated.

After hanging up the secretary's call.

She ignored Li Shuisheng and left, while dialing another number.

This call was made to Shao Huai'an, the chief of Shanghu District Public Security Bureau.

"Hello, is this Comrade Huai'an? This is Li Xuan."

Li Xuan got into a cab immediately.

On the phone, Shao Huai'an respectfully said, "Minister Li, this is Shao Huai'an, what are your orders?"

"Immediately, release Pang Dahai."

Li Xuan bluntly gave the order.

Pang Dahai was silent for a moment.

Said, "Minister Li, Pang Dahai cannot be released."

"What do you mean, doesn't my word count anymore?"

Li Xuan said angrily.