The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

"It's not that your words don't carry weight, but rather..."

On the other end of the line.

Shao Huai'an hadn't finished his sentence.

Another voice piped up.

"Minister Li, it's not that I want to arrest Manager Pang, but he turned himself in voluntarily, so... simply releasing him might not be appropriate..."

Hearing this sentence.

Li Xuan was stunned.

The voice on the other end of the line belonged to Chen Fang.

She could certainly recognize it.

Thinking of her forceful stance towards Shao Huai'an earlier.

She immediately changed her tone, saying, "Oh, it's Secretary Chen. You know how it is in official circles, all about relationships and favors. His family contacted me, and I thought it wasn't a big deal. Since Secretary Chen is personally handling the case, however it should be handled, it should be handled."

"Alright, with Minister Li's assurance, I'm relieved."

Chen Fang replied with a smile.

He hung up the phone.

Li Xuan's mind began to swirl in confusion.

What's going on?

Things shouldn't be heading in this direction.

Everything she did was to push Chen Fang to investigate the 626 case, so why is Chen Fang now targeting her?

Pang Dahai was her right-hand man.

Once that hand is severed, many dirty deeds will be unmanageable.

What to do? What to do? What to do?

She asked herself three times in succession.

Finally, at the last moment, she thought of a solution.

She once again pulled out her phone and dialed a number.

The moment the call connected.

Li Xuan couldn't wait to say, "Something's wrong, Pang Dahai has been arrested."

"I received the news here. What do you plan to do?"

A man's voice asked over the phone.

Li Xuan was silent for a moment.

Then she said, "You know what Pang Dahai has done. If he's exposed, all of us are finished. So, I don't care what method you use, but you must eliminate him."

The other end was silent for a while.

Then said, "I'll figure something out."

After saying this, the call was terminated.

Rectification measures had already been issued.

The anxious mood had finally stabilized somewhat.

An hour later.

In front of the Shanghu District Police Station entrance.

Three police vehicles filed into the courtyard.

The door of the first police car opened, and out stepped a middle-aged man in uniform.

As he appeared.

The director of Shanghu District's division, Shao Huai'an, who had been waiting at the entrance, descended the steps with a smile.

He approached the man, proactively extended his hand, and greeted, "Hello, Deputy Director Song."

The visitor wore a serious expression, nodding slightly.

Who was Deputy Director Song?

No one else but Song Keyun, the Deputy Director of Shangqing City Police Department and Head of the Criminal Investigation Team.

The same person being accused in the 626 case.

"Deputy Director Song, what brings you here? Is there a particular matter?"

Shao Huai'an asked.

Song Keyun glanced behind him.

Someone handed him a piece of paper.

Song Keyun received it and slapped it onto Shao Huai'an.

And said sternly, "This is the procedure issued by the City Bureau. I need to take Pang Dahai with me."

Upon hearing this.

A look of difficulty appeared on Shao Huai'an's face.

He said, "Deputy Director Song, it's not that I won't hand him over, but our division has already started on Pang Dahai's case. If you take him away now, it'll mess up what we're handling..."

"Shao Huai'an, this is an order, not up for negotiation. Don't waste words with me; have your people bring Pang Dahai out immediately, or I'll personally go in and get him."

Song Keyun said sternly.

Shao Huai'an, usually compliant.

Today seemed like a completely different person.

Shaking his head, he said, "No, Deputy Director Song, you can't take him."

"Do you know what you're saying? Are you defying the City Bureau's orders?"

Song Keyun was taken aback by Shao Huai'an's firmness.

"We caught the person, so naturally we are handling the case. Even if it needs transferring to the City Bureau, it should wait until we're done here."

Shao Huai'an stated.

Song Keyun had a hot temper.

He directly pushed aside Shao Huai'an.

Turned to his team and said, "Let's go, we're heading in to get him."

He came with ten people today.

These ten fully armed detectives followed him towards the entrance of the division's building.

Just as he was about to step into the building.

At the door, a row of police officers rushed over, blocking the entrance, led by the division's detective team leader, Liang Manhua.

He only had eleven people on his side.

While Liang Manhua had over twenty.

All were fully armed.

In terms of both number and aura, they surpassed their counterparts.

"Liang Manhua, what's the meaning of this?"

Song Keyun asked coldly.

Liang Manhua was equally composed.

Saying, "Deputy Director Song, I mean no harm. Director Shao just said, you can't take the suspect Pang Dahai, so I think there's no need for you to go in."

"Damn it, is your Shanghu division trying to rebel? Move aside now, or I'll arrest you myself."

Song Keyun was clearly furious.

Speaking somewhat recklessly.

"You deal with me as you like once the case is over, but today, you won't get me."

Liang Manhua said with determination.

"You're forcing me to act, huh? Move aside!"

Song Keyun finally couldn't hold back anymore.

He directly reached for and unlocked his gun holster.

Took out his service pistol.

Without another word, he aimed it at Liang Manhua's forehead.

Liang Manhua didn't blink.

Said, "Deputy Director Song, the same words apply, even if you shoot me today, I won't move."

"You think I don't dare to shoot?"

Song Keyun was furious.

Roared at Liang Manhua.

"I bet you don't dare to shoot."

In the midst of the tense situation.

Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind.

Song Keyun's anger flared anew.

Swung his gun to point at the speaker.

But he paused for a second, quickly retracting the gun.

Face filled with fear, he respectfully greeted, "Secretary Chen, why are you here?"

Indeed.

Standing behind him was Chen Fang.

Chen Fang smiled faintly and said, "Deputy Director Song, no need for such anger, we're all on the same side. Whoever handles the case, it gets handled, right? Pang Dahai isn't running away. Once the division finishes, you can come and get him."

"Secretary Chen, I've heard that you're handling Pang Dahai's attempted case, but what I'm doing involves Pang Dahai's completed injury case. Based on the severity of the case, the City Bureau should be handling it. Also, based on the hierarchy, the City Bureau has precedence over the division, so coming for him is completely in line with the legal procedure."

Faced with Chen Fang.

Song Keyun was also courteous.

Chen Fang chuckled.

Said, "Deputy Director Song has some points, but what the division is handling isn't just any attempted case. It's intentional injury, forced prostitution, and gang rape. In terms of case severity, I'm afraid the division's matter is more serious and urgent."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Song Keyun was stunned.

Uncontrollably burst out, "Gang rape? What gang rape?"