CHAPTER 453: 254. POLITICAL ISOLATION

The words of Chen Che had already exerted pressure on everyone present, given Chen Che’s current power and prestige in the entire Ninth Special Zone.

If Chen Che were to completely oppose the matter, it could lead to other changes.

However, Luo Qingtian’s words opened up another avenue, causing the looks in everyone’s eyes to change.

Director Luo was actively moving forward, launching a sharp attack.

As Chen Che heard these words, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Luo Qingtian spoke up, "The council is thinking for the entire zone. I think Chief Chen should focus on his own duties, concentrate on investigations, and avoid saying things that might cause misunderstandings. Others might think that Chief Chen is the director of the entire Judicial Bureau."

President of the Council Vazmir followed up on Luo Qingtian’s words, "Director Luo is right, we are doing this to maintain the stability and safety of the entire zone."

Other prominent council members took this opportunity to speak up one after another.

The trend was overwhelming.

Chen Che also understood that this meeting was obviously targeted at him and he stopped speaking.

In the end, after discussions by the entire council, the matter was settled.

The candidate for acting director was a director from the Political Bureau named Qian Yunshan.

A middle-aged man with a small mustache.

After being selected as acting director, Qian Yunshan stood up with a smile and addressed everyone in the council, "Thank you all for your trust. I, Qian Yunshan, promise to dutifully fulfill the responsibilities of acting director!"

Qian Yunshan sensed a cold gaze and realized it was from Chen Che. Although he felt a bit scared inside, he was emboldened by the promises made to him by the entire council last night.

He didn’t believe this Master Chen would dare do anything to him, as he was backed by all the forces in the council.

In this world, everything needs balance. When you reach a pinnacle of power and threaten other forces, you will inevitably be targeted by them.

This was precisely Chen Che’s current situation. None of the various forces in the Ninth Special Zone wanted to see Chen Che’s side have overwhelming power.

After the meeting, Chen Che was the first to leave the council hall when President of the Council Vazmir suddenly called out to him and said, "Chief Chen, there is something the council needs to remind you about. Participants in the council meetings should at least hold the rank of director.

Previously, Director An brought you into the council hall, which was against the council rules. The council didn’t pursue it further for Director An’s sake.

But now things are different; everyone should abide by the rules.

In the next council meeting, Chief Chen should not break the council’s rules and attend the meeting.

Now, with the Judicial Bureau so understaffed, it’s best for Chief Chen to fulfill his responsibilities as a chief investigator.

Or perhaps he could enjoy the lifestyle that his baron status brings, there’s no need to involve himself in such muddy waters."

This is politics.

When needed, they welcome you with smiles, but in the next second, they might turn their backs on you completely.

Xu Ziang, who hadn’t left yet, couldn’t help but smile mockingly and shook his head.

It was unclear whether he was mocking Chen Che being pushed down or mocking himself for previously being in a similar situation.

Both belonged to the group being politically isolated.

It seemed there was really going to be a division of power.

Without turning his head or speaking, Chen Che paused after the council president finished speaking and then strode away.

The council president personally stating that this was something the entire council discussed was meant to disgust Chen Che and isolate him from the core of political power within the council.

Upon leaving, Chen Che’s eyes were filled with anger and a trace of coldness.

He had truly witnessed the disgusting methods of politicians today.

Son of a bitch.

I want to see how you are going to play.

After Qian Yunshan was appointed as acting director and entered the Judicial Bureau, he immediately launched a series of large-scale reforms, continuously installing his own people in the Judicial Bureau.

It was obviously a power grab.

The three major captains were very upset about this guy’s behavior.

But Qian Yunshan, along with the other two deputy directors, joined forces, suppressing the three major captains in terms of position and power.

The three major captains could only endure while thinking of ways to resist. They couldn’t let this bastard be so arrogant forever, could they?

On the other hand, Chen Che’s side was also worn out.

The entire Lighthouse was almost paralyzed under the siege of the Finance Bureau, the anti-smuggling department, the Political Bureau, and the Judicial Bureau, which was gradually infiltrated by Qian Yunshan.

Luo Qingtian found Chen Che alone, and this Director Luo was a bit like a spring breeze sweeping his feet, feeling triumphant. When he found Chen Che, he saw that Chen Che was playing table tennis with Xia Na and Xia Yuansi.

This kind of sports equipment that he hadn’t seen before made Director Luo a bit curious.

Chen Che just gave Luo Qingtian a glance and spoke lightly, "Director Luo, what brings you here?"

"Chief Chen seems quite at leisure. At a time like this, you still have the interest to play ball with your confidantes."

"How I want to play doesn’t concern Director Luo, does it?"

"Haha, Chief Chen, let me get straight to the point.

I know you haven’t taken any action until now because you’re waiting; you’re waiting for that red dress to return.

But let me tell you, you can’t wait anymore.

She won’t come back.

You lack insider information, but I have it.

An Nishang went back this time because of family pressure requiring her to link in marriage with the Royal Family.

You are really lucky to have enjoyed her body for so long.

Do you know that her Demon Pattern and her body are the most special constitutions in this world, and sleeping with her for a long time can extend life, curing all physical ailments.

The more deeply she integrates with it, the more magical effects there are.

Simply the ability to ignore all diseases and extend life is enough to make the Royal Family of the Night Empire endlessly fascinated.

She has long since been on the Royal Family’s list.

You’ve been able to keep her for so long, well done."

"Guess who she’s going back for this time? For her younger brother. The An Family is not her staunch supporter; they can’t wait to trade this ambitious woman for some benefits.

She might already be married to someone from the Royal Family now.

I’ll be brutal. She might just be the vessel for the entire Royal Family, so she’s not coming back."

Upon hearing this, Chen Che only flashed a cold smile and said, "Director Luo, are you being naive, or am I? If you’re saying this just to affect me, then you can leave.

I have 100% trust in my leader.

Moreover, would the Royal Family really dare to do this?

Ha, my leader is the 12th Law Enforcer, the Director of the Judicial Bureau in the Ninth Special Zone.

The job titles are real and substantial.

According to the laws of the Night Empire, not even the Royal Family has the authority to treat an official in a position of power like this."

"If the Royal Family truly dares to do this, if they dare to open this Pandora’s box, I would really admire them.

Haha, even the exiled Third Prince would probably applaud their actions."

Suddenly realizing something, Luo Qingtian let out a cold laugh and said, "I see, I underestimated Chief Chen’s political insight.

However, does Chief Chen think it’s hard for the Royal Family to set up a charge?"

"Let’s just wait and see, Director Luo.

I believe my leader can eliminate all these scum."

The two sides were at each other’s throats.

Luo Qingtian initially had a different motive, but in the end, he let it go.

After Luo Qingtian left, Xia Na and Xia Yuansi, who had been listening, came over.

"This guy is so annoying. If my brother were here, I’d definitely have him pull out his tongue!"

Perhaps out of attachment, Xia Yuansi said viciously.

Xia Na seemed somewhat dejected, "What he said seems true... Sister is caught in deep trouble now... The Ninth Special Zone can’t help her at all... Sister might really not come back."

Chen Che patted Xia Na’s head and said, "Nana, don’t worry, no matter what, you have me."

Xia Na hugged Chen Che’s waist, burying her head in his chest, speaking in a muffled tone, "If Sister really doesn’t come back, I’ll only have you left, but I don’t want only you..."

The atmosphere was heavy.

...

The entire Ninth Special Zone was in great upheaval.

Chen Che once again arrived at the council hall, just a few days after being personally expelled by President Vazmir.

However, this time when Chen Che came to the council hall, the atmosphere was even stranger, and everyone in the hall wore strange smiles on their faces.

As if in anticipation of the upcoming scenario.

After all, the famous Master Chen was about to collapse.

This is a political group, and when the whole group decides to target one person, no matter how strong that person’s reputation is among the people, no matter how brave his strength, he can’t withstand the political isolation of a political group.

This time, Chen Che was here to stand trial.

When Chen Che entered the council hall, Deputy Director Guan Ning of the Finance Bureau looked at Chen Che with some reluctance, but eventually, she sighed.

The situation was overwhelming, and she had no way to help.

The Finance Bureau placed all the investigative materials on the table, and Luo Qingtian’s anti-smuggling division also put out a large pile of documents and threw them on the table.

President Vazmir looked at Chen Che and said, "Chief Chen, the council needs you to explain. Aren’t you the mastermind behind these criminal materials? Smuggling, selling contraband, human trafficking, tax evasion...

Chief Chen, is there anything you need to explain for abusing your duties in such a manner?"

Seeing the series of documents, Chen Che lifted a corner of his mouth in a cold smile, yawned, and said lightly, "There is nothing to say, everyone knows it in their hearts.

So, just announce the results directly."

Chen Che’s attitude showed dissatisfaction to many, not resembling the composure of a loser.

Could he still have some trump card?

Chen Che knew the council’s tricks, having used political power to investigate for so long; some charges were real, some were completely fabricated, yet all were pinned on him, with the aim to weaken him.

Thus, President Vazmir coughed, his eyes icy, and said, "Captain Chen, since you have already confessed, according to the evidence, your actions warrant the death penalty according to the law.

However, since you have the identity of the Night Empire, revoking your Baron status can offset all your crimes.

But all your business funds will not be recalled.

They will be monitored and operated by the Ninth Special Administrative Region Government.

Do you have any objections?"

Such is the simplicity of political plunder.

Chen Che stood up and left, smiling back at the door, scanning each person’s face in the room, mouthing words that were silent but visible to all.

"I remember you all."

After Chen Che left, Luo Qingtian followed closely, pursuing Chen Che’s departing figure.

Seemingly having something to say to Chen Che.