The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Because there's only a small piece of paper.

Under the heat of the lighter, only a few words appeared.

But aside from the words "Heavenly Phase," there was another name—"Lin Run."

"Lin Run, that name sounds familiar."

Zhang Cheng muttered.

Chen Fang pondered for a moment and said, "The president of the Intermediate People's Court in Anzhou City, Yong'an Province, used to be a judge at the Changming County court."

This revelation.

Zhang Cheng suddenly understood.

Nodded and said, "Yes, yes, that's him. Back in the day, I ended up in this guy's hands when I was causing trouble, but at the time, I slipped him some money, and it was fine."

"So what's the connection between Lin Run and Heavenly Phase? Could Heavenly Phase also be someone's name?"

Zhong Xiqian asked.

Chen Fang shook his head.

He said, "In my godfather's notebook, quite a few people are mentioned by name, almost all of whom held important positions in Changming County, and Lin Run is one of them. However, as far as I recall, there's no one named Heavenly Phase."

He paused for a moment.

Then continued, "Also, if you look at the two characters for Heavenly Phase, there's blank space in front of them. There's no surname at all, so I've determined that Heavenly Phase is likely independent."

Although Chen Fang explained in detail, his heart was filled with doubt.

Lin Run was the only name on the fragment.

What else was written on that burnt paper?

If these contents were recorded on a random torn paper, doesn't that mean the other papers might also hide some earth-shattering secrets?

The more he thought about it, the more it puzzled him.

Chen Fang carefully put the fragment away.

Currently, there aren't enough clues to deduce what exactly is hidden within.

Jiang Chuo was tirelessly searching.

Hou Jidao's warning.

Both these matters seem to indicate the notebook's unusual contents.

"Brother Cheng, can you do me a favor?"

Chen Fang suddenly asked Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng chuckled and said, "I almost gave you my life, what's a small favor? Just say it."

"After the turmoil in the Hou Family ended, Hou Liangping has been missing. I don't know if Jiang Chuo got him or if he hid himself. In any case, Hou Liangping is crucial to solving the mystery of this notebook. I can't use formal means to find him, so..."

Before he finished speaking.

Zhang Cheng understood.

Asked, "You want me to find a way to locate him?"

"Yes, we must find him at all costs. I'm worried that if Jiang Chuo gets the notebook, it will lead to serious consequences."

Chen Fang said.

Zhang Cheng nodded.

He said, "Alright, I'll help you with this. From now on, I'll try to mobilize people on the streets to look for him."

Chen Fang patted Zhang Cheng's arm in thanks.

Suddenly.

Guan Qingyao's phone rang.

She stepped aside to answer it.

As soon as she asked a few questions, her expression turned odd.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Fang noticed something was amiss.

Guan Qingyao put down the phone and said, "It was A Zhi calling. He said just now, a dozen unidentified people broke into the Yunshang Palace and took Hou Jingjing away."

"What? They took Hou Jingjing away?"

Chen Fang jolted.

He took the phone from Guan Qingyao and asked Shen Zhi, "Tell me the details."

Shen Zhi informed Chen Fang.

About twenty minutes ago.

Three unmarked commercial vehicles drove directly into the basement of Yunshang Palace.

Then, they showed security their IDs, claiming they were on official duty.

They then demanded the security open the elevator and directly reached the top-floor office, taking Hou Jingjing away without a word.

Upon hearing this.

Chen Fang asked, "They showed their IDs, which unit are they from?"

"The Supreme Procuratorate."

"The Supreme Procuratorate?"

Hearing this name, Chen Fang was startled again.

The Supreme Procuratorate coming to Xiaxiang City to arrest someone, without going through the provincial and municipal authorities, means their intentions are very clear.

Thinking of Hou Yuanzheng's arrest the day before yesterday and Hou Yuanzhe's arrest yesterday, plus today's sudden removal of Hou Jingjing, this seems to signal that the higher-ups want to bring down the entire Hou Family.

Thinking of this.

Chen Fang felt a bit tense.

Asked, "How long have they been gone?"

"At least half an hour."

Shen Zhi said.

Chen Fang felt a sinking feeling inside.

Putting down the phone, he said, "Chasing is definitely too late, even if we catch up, nothing can be changed. I need to head to Yuanjing immediately."

Everyone knew.

The reason the Hou Family's conspiracy could be thwarted was because Hou Jingjing risked her life for it.

Without her, Shangguan Shoudong would likely have perished in Xiaxiang City long ago.

Chen Fang, just an ordinary person, certainly couldn't rescue Hou Jingjing from the Supreme Procuratorate.

But there's one person who can.

That person is Shangguan Shoudong.

"I'll book you a flight ticket."

Zhong Xiqian immediately turned around, pulling out her phone to make a call.

Zhang Cheng said, "I'll have Xiaomei and Xiaogui accompany you. This way, you'll have someone to rely on during the journey."

"No need, I'll have Jiang Feng accompany me."

Chen Fang said.

Just the day before yesterday.

Officer Jiang Feng from the White Tower Street police station had already officially reported to Chen Fang.

No time to waste.

Chen Fang immediately called Jiang Feng.

Approximately twenty minutes later, Jiang Feng was already waiting downstairs with a car.

The two hurriedly rushed to the airport.

Around four o'clock in the afternoon, they took the earliest flight to land in Yuanjing City.

However, things did not go as smoothly as imagined.

When leaving Xiaxiang City, Chen Fang hadn't saved the phone numbers of Shangguan Shoudong and Li Chong.

Meaning, he couldn't immediately contact the two of them.

With darkness falling.

He could only wait until the next day to try his luck at the Political Affairs Office.

After a long journey, Chen Fang decided to find a place to fill his stomach first.

Just as the two were aimlessly searching for a restaurant on the street, suddenly, a BMW car stopped by the roadside, and the window of the front passenger seat opened.

A voice called out, "Chen Fang, is that you?"

Looking through the passenger seat, Chen Fang focused and saw a face both unfamiliar and familiar before him.

Familiar, because this person was none other than his former girlfriend, Su Li, whom he hadn't seen in years.

Unfamiliar, because many years had passed; the once slightly immature Su Li had now completely transformed into a young lady.

Her long wavy hair cascaded down one side, adding a touch of maturity to her allure.

"Oh, it really is you? I thought I was seeing things!"

The driver, Su Li, exclaimed and opened the car door to step out.

Only then did Chen Fang notice, not only had her face changed, but her figure had transformed significantly as well.

When she was in her twenties, Su Li had a decent figure but wasn't exactly voluptuous, but the woman he saw today was stunning.

Especially the two Big White Rabbits at her chest.

In just a few short years, they had developed from a B to a D.