64: Chapter 64: Lan Jiao Repays a Kindness!

64: Chapter 64: Lan Jiao Repays a Kindness!

Secretary Ge Changhong had arrived, and naturally, the top officials of the County Government warmly welcomed him.

Unexpectedly, contrary to his usual kind demeanor, Ge Changhong got out of the car with a frown and remained silent after alighting.

This clearly indicated that Ge Changhong was furious, and considerably so.

What on earth had happened to enrage Secretary Ge this much?

Soon afterward, several more cars arrived.

The Director of the Public Security Bureau, Li Weiguo, and the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, Fan Hua, among others, successively hurried over.

Seeing these people, the heads of the County Government were terrified out of their wits.

Secretary Ge’s fury alone was frightening enough, but with the arrival of the heads of various sectors of Jiang City County’s public security, prosecution, judiciary, and the Disciplinary Committee, it indeed signified trouble.

With such a display, who could withstand it?

However, it was still unknown upon whom this storm would ultimately fall?

As everyone was in doubt, Ge Changhong finally spoke up, directing his severe criticism at Li Weiguo, denouncing significant errors in the Jiang City County public security system and stating that he, as the Director, bore inescapable responsibility.

Li Weiguo was scolded as if he were a little boy, his forehead sweating profusely.

After berating Li Weiguo, Ge Changhong turned his anger towards Zhang Kuisan.

“Zhang Kuisan, since the old county magistrate passed away, you were appointed by the City Organization Department as the acting county magistrate to oversee the County Government affairs of Jiang City,”

“All of the Jiang City County Government affairs are under your watch.

If there’s a problem, shouldn’t I hold you accountable?”

Zhang Kuisan forced a smile.

“Secretary Ge, what are you talking about?

Since I am responsible for this area, it’s naturally my fault if there’s any issue.”

“I’m already aware of the situation, Secretary Ge.

Rest assured, I will severely punish that beast, Zhang Cheng.

He won’t be able to use my name to escape legal punishment ever again!”

“It’s shameful to say, but the whole mess started because of me.

I need to bear the primary responsibility.

Please, Secretary Ge, I ask that you discipline me severely.”

Zhang Kuisan appeared utterly sincere, showing a demeanor fully open to acknowledging mistakes and accepting punishment.

It was then that everyone found out it was all because of Zhang Cheng.

Previously, Zhang Cheng had assaulted a new female employee, and Xu Qianli had severely beaten him and handed him over to the police.

Just today, he returned as if nothing had happened, thinking the storm had passed.

Now Secretary Ge came rushing over because of Zhang Cheng’s incident.

Could it be that the matter wasn’t resolved?

Ge Changhong said, “Your attitude is correct.

The entire situation’s background and consequences still require involvement and investigation by public security, prosecution, judiciary, and the Disciplinary Committee.

Once everything is clarified, whoever is responsible will be discussed and decided by the organization.

Where is Zhang Cheng?

Have the Disciplinary Committee take him away for a thorough investigation!”

Zhang Cheng?

Everyone looked around, but there was no sign of Zhang Cheng.

Someone quickly said, “Speaking of Zhang Cheng, I just saw him panic and ride a motorcycle out the back door.

It’s been several minutes since he fled.”

“Despicable, how dare he run away and evade the punishment of the public security organs, his crime is even greater!”

“Li Weiguo, immediately mobilize police forces and capture Zhang Cheng.

He must be brought to justice, he cannot be allowed to escape from the law!”

Secretary Ge was genuinely furious.

He had personally come to handle the situation at the County Government, and Zhang Cheng dared to flee, blatantly defying him in public, something he couldn’t tolerate!

Li Weiguo dared not delay, immediately making several phone calls to mobilize police forces from the bureau and several police stations, quickly pursuing Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Kuisan looked extremely troubled.

Zhang Cheng’s capture was undoubtedly bad news for him.

Similarly, Zhang Cheng’s escape had a tremendous impact on Zhang Kuisan.

That useless buffoon really did ruin him!

This whole situation had stemmed from Xu Qianli.

Zhang Kuisan was fuming, his hatred towards Xu Qianli intensifying significantly.

Despite Zhang Kuisan’s bitter gaze, Xu Qianli was completely unfazed, even slightly excited.

Being able to make an adversary despise you yet remain powerless was quite satisfying.

Initially, Xu Qianli had been utterly unequal in power to Zhang Kuisan.

After the old County Magistrate died, Xu Qianli didn’t even have the qualifications to compete with Zhang Kuisan, who suppressed him thoroughly and nearly exiled him to watch over the reservoir.

Now, however, Xu Qianli could make Zhang Kuisan grit his teeth in hate—a demonstration of his increased strength!

Of course, he also had to thank Zhang Cheng, that arrogant tyrant.

If it weren’t for his reckless actions, Xu Qianli wouldn’t have struck Zhang Kuisan down so swiftly.

To capture Zhang Cheng, most of Jiang City County’s police force was mobilized, searching throughout the city until noon, only to come up empty-handed.

Zhang Cheng, a living person, had seemingly evaporated into thin air, completely traceless.

Given that there were surveillance cameras at every intersection, a living person shouldn’t have been hard to find, yet he simply disappeared.

Wu Kai called Xu Qianli, explaining that Zhang Cheng had been incredibly cunning, fleeing on a motorcycle.

He seized a brief moment before the chaos ensued and dashed under a bridge on the outskirts of the city, then vanished.

Wu Kai speculated that there might have been a boat under the bridge, and Zhang Cheng could have escaped by boat.

Although the police organized a search along the river upstream and downstream, the river was too long and the area too vast; they found nothing.

Currently, the only option was to issue a warrant, hoping that colleagues from public security systems elsewhere could coordinate in the arrest and hopefully capture him quickly.

Receiving this news, Xu Qianli felt helpless.

He hadn’t expected Zhang Cheng to actually escape, complicating matters significantly.

With Zhang Cheng gone, there was no solid evidence for Zhang Kuisan’s orchestrated threats and bribes towards Lan Jiao, leaving no grounds to confront Zhang Kuisan with this issue.

Moreover, Zhang Cheng was a latent threat; Xu Qianli had made his life miserable, and it was unlikely he would let that go.

He could emerge at any moment to stab Xu Qianli in the back.

Clearly, Xu Qianli needed to stay vigilant.

By the afternoon, there was still no news of Zhang Cheng, and Xu Qianli had temporarily given up hope of capturing him shortly.

Lan Jiao, who had gone to the Disciplinary Committee in the morning for a deposition, returned in the afternoon and went straight to Xu Qianli’s office, not even knocking before entering.

Xu Qianli was leaning back with his legs on his desk, hands behind his head looking at the ceiling, and a cigarette between his lips, lost in thought.

Suddenly, seeing Lan Jiao approaching, he folded his legs, extinguished the cigarette, and waved her over.

“Lan Jiao, you’re back.

How was it at the Disciplinary Committee?”

Lan Jiao said, “The personnel there had me detail the whole process twice, then let me go.”

“That’s good.”

“Come, tell me what your dad’s name is, which hospital he’s staying at.

I’ll have someone send the surgery costs right away.”

Having promised Lan Jiao, Xu Qianli naturally wouldn’t break his word.

Since he said he’d cover her father’s medical expenses, he would see it through.

Suddenly, Lan Jiao burst into tears.

Xu Qianli said, “Hey, why are you crying?”

“It’s nothing.

I’m just moved.

I didn’t think someone would still treat me so kindly in this world.”

“Director Xu, if it weren’t for you the day before yesterday, I would have been violated by that beast Zhang Cheng.

And today you’re even offering so much money for my dad’s treatment, I’m truly touched.”

“I want to repay you, I must repay your kindness.”

“If you don’t mind, Director Xu, I’m yours.”

While speaking, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, Lan Jiao threw herself into Xu Qianli’s arms.