Official Career Storm

Chapter 1754: Chapter 1754

The arrival of Director Ma and the others was timely; although the fire had broken out, it wasn’t particularly large.

The three spent over ten minutes and finally managed to extinguish the last flicker of flame.

Just as they were leaving the company, two fire trucks arrived at the entrance.

This was the emergency call made earlier by Director Ma.

Firefighters got off the trucks and walked over, looking at the three covered in soot. Seeing their police uniforms, they came up and patted their shoulders: "Thank you, otherwise this fire might have caused significant damage."

Director Ma smiled and said, "You are the professionals. Go inside and see if there are any signs of rekindling."

No need for his reminder, the firefighters immediately went in to inspect.

Director Ma squatted by the roadside to smoke, looking at Chairman Xie who was handcuffed to the railing, and said without looking up, "I’ll give you two choices: tell us everything you know, and we’ll consider this fire an accident. Or you can continue to be stubborn, and the prosecutor’s office will charge you with arson."

"No need to answer in a hurry. Once we return to the police station, you can think it over slowly."

As he finished his cigarette, the firefighters came out.

"No embers, it’s completely extinguished."

"Good that it’s out."

Director Ma patted his buttocks and stood up, saying, "Take him along."

Xiao Li and Xiao Zhang unlocked Chairman Xie’s handcuffs and escorted him to the car, only then did the firefighters notice that there was another person handcuffed by the roadside.

They secretly wondered if they had just rescued someone from a fire while handling a case.

...

City Bureau.

Chairman Xie was locked in the interrogation room, served with tea and cigarettes, and was left without being questioned to give him time to calm down.

In the office, Director Ma briefly reported the situation to Liang Jianfeng.

Knowing that the situation matched his predictions, Liang Jianfeng nodded: "What does Chairman Xie say? Is he willing to cooperate?"

Director Ma replied, "He’s left in the interrogation room, hasn’t been interrogated yet."

However, with their years of experience on duty, as long as Chairman Xie isn’t foolish, he will definitely cooperate.

"Let me handle it." Liang Jianfeng stood up.

Given its relevance to Song Guanchao, he took it seriously.

...

The ashtray on the table was filled with cigarette butts.

Chairman Xie was still smoking, one cigarette after another.

In less than half an hour, he had already smoked half a pack, his face looking haggard and anxious.

Then...

Creak.

The door was pushed open.

He saw a middle-aged policeman walk in, with Director Ma trailing behind.

He didn’t recognize Liang Jianfeng, but from Director Ma’s position, he could tell this policeman’s status was certainly not low.

Director Ma was the Deputy Director, and for him to be so respectful, the person before him was likely the Chief.

Chairman Xie’s emotions were instantly amplified.

The two sat across from him, Liang Jianfeng’s stern face exuding an unspoken authority, his sharp eyebrows and calm eyes seemed to pierce into one’s heart, making Chairman Xie uneasy.

"Name."

"Xie Jiahe."

"Age."

"43."

"Is Song Guanchao going through immigration procedures with your company?"

"..." Chairman Xie didn’t expect such a direct question, without any preamble.

He dared not meet Liang Jianfeng’s gaze, quietly bowed his head, unconsciously clenched his hands, and failed to notice the cigarette filter becoming crumpled, the ashes falling on his fist.

Liang Jianfeng didn’t press him further; after about half a minute, Chairman Xie forcefully exhaled and said, "No."

Upon hearing this, while remaining calm, Liang Jianfeng quietly exhaled a sigh of relief.

Director Ma also relaxed completely.

"Why lie?"

"Someone told me to say so."

"Who?"

"I don’t know." Chairman Xie didn’t want to offend Lin He.

To expose Lin He would mean that even if he remained safe, Lin He wouldn’t spare him.

After all, between the police and Lin He, someone had to be offended.

"Don’t know? Then think carefully, once you remember, tell me."

Liang Jianfeng stood up and left, showing no intention of wasting time with him.

Returning to the office, Liang Jianfeng cheerfully lit a cigarette and called Wu Qiangwei.

With Chairman Xie’s confession of being coerced, Song Guanchao’s charges could be cleared.

Even if Chairman Xie didn’t reveal who instigated him, it didn’t matter.

He hadn’t planned on digging too deep anyway.

He clearly knew that the person who urged Chairman Xie was most likely Lin He.

The Lin family backing Lin He wielded considerable influence in Jiangzhou City.

If Chairman Xie did expose him, it would not be beneficial.

Though Song Guanchao suffered a loss this time, it was still within an acceptable range.

At that moment, the phone connected.

"Director Liang, what’s the matter?"

Calling so late, it was either good news or bad news, making Wu Qiangwei understandably nervous.

Liang Jianfeng said, "There’s a breakthrough with the immigration company; they’ve confessed to being under instruction to maliciously slander Song Guanchao."

Over the phone, he could hear Wu Qiangwei’s long exhale.

"Tomorrow, I’ll send someone to deliver the relevant transcripts and statements to the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee comrades. Let him stay one more night."

"Alright."

Wu Qiangwei said, "Thank you, Director Liang."

Liang Jianfeng suddenly furrowed his brows; Wu Qiangwei’s words clearly conveyed gratitude on behalf of Song Guanchao.

However, whether in terms of his relationship with Song Guanchao or his role as Vice Mayor and Public Security Bureau Chief, executing these actions was expected.

Yet Wu Qiangwei used such a tone...

This made him feel peculiar, as if Wu Qiangwei regarded Song Guanchao as someone personal.

It’s known that both he and Song Guanchao belonged to Wu Qiangwei’s faction, considered as her people.

But to Wu Qiangwei, Song Guanchao’s importance clearly surpassed his.

Though Song Guanchao once served as her secretary, he still sensed that Wu Qiangwei was somewhat overly concerned for Song Guanchao.

He stared at the phone, unsure if he was overthinking.

...

The next morning, Director Ma carried the materials to Fuli Hotel.

Ji Wei looked at the materials provided by the police, his expression unchanged, thinking inwardly how Chairman Fang and his group were indeed incompetent.

They had barely gained an advantage, only to have it overturned in an instant.

"Director Ma, please wait a moment."

Ji Wei closed the materials and went to Song Guanchao’s room.

Despite being detained, Song Guanchao maintained his usual routine.

He had already washed his face, brushed his teeth, and was leaning in his chair watching TV.

Upon hearing the door open, he merely glanced sideways; seeing Ji Wei, he thought it was a routine talk, so he turned off the TV.

No matter what, as members of the Central Disciplinary Inspection Committee, courtesy was due.

As he turned around, he heard Ji Wei say, "Congratulations, Director Song."

Song Guanchao thought for a moment, and smiled, "Clarified?"

Ji Wei nodded, "The immigration company has admitted they were coerced. That immigration document was fake."

Correspondingly, the cash, gold, and other items found in that room were also deliberately planted.

Song Guanchao asked, "Did they mention who’s behind this?"

"No." Ji Wei smiled wryly, "Director Song might not want to dig too deeply. In case something does come up... it’ll be quite troublesome."

In China, many things can’t be discovered too clearly.

Every year many high officials are brought down, yet most of the time it doesn’t implicate others.

Is it possible these officials were the only ones with issues?

How could that be possible?

It’s just that those above don’t want an extensive investigation; if something significant is uncovered, what then?

It’s a tacitly understood, unspoken rule.

Frankly speaking, when Song Guanchao raised the question, Ji Wei felt a bit speechless, finding Song Guanchao somewhat lacking in social tact.

"Can I leave now?"

"Sign this document and you can leave."

He handed over a document.

Song Guanchao glanced at it, picked up the pen, signed his name, and then took his phone from Ji Wei.

Once out the door, he saw Director Ma waiting for him.

The two exchanged glances and nodded, and once they were outside and in the car, Song Guanchao asked, "What’s the situation?"

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