Police Chief's Anti-Organized Crime Storm

"Yes, Director Meng, the situation in Gaoshan is deteriorating. People have started to move out quietly. So, someone must have heard the news," Lin Ying said bluntly.

Meng Jianguo was startled and shocked. Only a few people in the province knew about the crackdown on organized crime. Could it be that Gao Shan's protectors were among them? His heart trembled, and his mood became extremely heavy. If there were people from the other side among the members of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, then that person must be of a high rank. Who could it be?

The more Chai Dapeng listened, the more shocked he became. Eventually, he couldn't bear to listen anymore. He didn't understand why Lin Ying didn't hide it from him. Wasn't she afraid that he would tell others?

Only after Lin Ying hung up the phone did Chai Dapeng finally breathe a long sigh of relief, as if the call had been made to him.

"Secretary Chai, these are the case files and materials for the Gao Lan case. Please take a look." Lin Ying pushed the materials she was holding over.

Chai Dapeng's face broke into a smile. Knowing that Lin Ying was recommended by Meng Jianguo of the Provincial Department and approved by the Standing Committee chaired by Provincial Party Secretary Hua Yunfeng, he was no fool to even look at the documents in Lin Ying's hand. He quickly pushed the documents back: "Director Lin, please report directly to the Provincial Department. This matter was my dereliction of duty. I didn't understand the situation clearly, and I also listened to some people's gossip, so I had some misunderstandings about you. Please don't take it to heart!" Hearing about Lin Ying's appointment process, he knew that this person was definitely not someone to be trifled with, and moreover, she likely had a powerful background. Otherwise, how could she have gotten Meng Jianguo to endorse her? Meng Jianguo was a vice-ministerial level official, a solid member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee.

"You're too kind. As the leader in charge of the Haizhu municipal political and legal system and public security system, I should be reporting to you. If you want to know more, you can contact me anytime." Lin Ying knew that Chai Dapeng might have been tricked because he might not know the inside story at all. Of course, there was another bombshell that he might be more interested in.

"Director Meng is indeed deeply disgusted by the situation in Gaoshan County. Previously, the provincial department even sent an undercover agent to Gaoshan, but in the end, the agent sacrificed himself there." Lin Ying glanced at Chai Dapeng. If the other party was smart enough, he should know what to do.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lin Ying got up to take her leave. Chai Dapeng symbolically escorted her to the office door. Once Lin Ying was out, he withdrew his gaze, a dark cloud settling over him. What did Qi Dingbang mean by this? Was he playing him? Did he think he could be easily fooled? Damn it, just you wait! It was a close call. Luckily, he had been careful and hadn't embarrassed Lin Ying right away. Otherwise, he didn't know how he would have ended up like this. Thinking of this, he felt extremely dissatisfied with this new top dog in Haizhu City.

Suddenly, he remembered Lin Ying's last few words: Director Meng of the Provincial Department sent someone to infiltrate the mountains, but in the end, the person was killed there. Lin Ying had only said half of what she meant, and it was clear that she was implying something.

Thinking of this, he quickly picked up his phone and dialed a number: "Hey, old boss, how's it going? Busy?"

"What is it? Speak."

Chai Dapeng explained his purpose, and the other party hesitated slightly before revealing the truth: "That's right, that undercover agent should be Meng Jianguo's biological son, Meng Yunzhou. I heard he was beaten to death. A while ago, several provincial leaders even attended that kid's memorial service."

"What? Director Meng's son died in the mountains?" Chai Dapeng's head buzzed loudly, his brain instantly shutting down. Damn it, this guy is trying to kill me, that bastard Qi Dingbang! He cursed inwardly, hung up the phone, and slammed it on the table. He was so angry that he wanted to jump up and curse, but it seemed that the old guy was preparing to push him into a fire pit. Chai Dapeng broke out in a cold sweat.

In the largest office of the municipal party committee, the eldest brother was engrossed in reviewing documents when suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door. He casually said, "Come in."

A young man rushed in: "Secretary, Lin Ying is gone. She just came out of Secretary Chai's place and has already reached the lobby of the municipal party committee building. Should we call her back?"

The eldest brother looked up, his dignified national face slightly hardening, and waved his hand: "Forget it, let him go. Go and find out what Chai Dapeng said to Lin Ying."

Just as he finished speaking, the office phone on the desk rang: "Hello, who is this?"

"It's me, Secretary Qi, Chai Dapeng." A strange voice came from the phone.

"Secretary Chai, hello there, what brings you here to call me?" It turned out that this person was Qi Dingbang, the newly appointed Party Secretary of Haizhu City.

"Here's the thing, I just listened to Lin Ying's report. The situation in Gaoshan County is extremely serious. I suggest that the city allocate some manpower to Lin Ying to help her investigate the situation in Gaoshan. I think we should hold a meeting of the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee to discuss this. What do you think, Secretary Qi?"

Qi Dingbang's expression suddenly changed. What did Chai Dapeng mean? Oh no, had he discovered Lin Ying's connection with the provincial government? Qi Dingbang's heart tightened, but he chuckled and said, "Secretary Chai, your idea is excellent. I'll discuss this privately with a few Standing Committee members and see what they think."

"Then I'll wait for Secretary Qi's message." The phone rang and hung up.

Qi Dingbang could tell that Chai Dapeng's tone was very unpleasant, and his words were loaded with meaning. Clearly, he had just put Qi Dingbang in a difficult position, and it seemed Chai Dapeng had discovered Qi Dingbang's scheme. This old bastard has some tricks up his sleeve; he found out so quickly?

Qi Dingbang sneered, not caring. He wanted to trick Chai Dapeng and at the same time create obstacles for Lin Ying, or even bring Lin Ying down, at least temporarily. This would give Ma Guoliang and Wang Dalong of Gaoshan County more time and opportunities. Things would become complicated once the crackdown on organized crime started. If they didn't act now, when would they?

Unexpectedly, all their efforts were in vain.

On a deserted street in Gaoshan County, several cars sped by. Inside one of them, Chen Zhengyang's expression grew increasingly grave. The armed police vehicle was unharmed, but the Tianlong Group was closing in. There were at least dozens of them, and even if they had guns, they wouldn't have enough bullets. What to do?

"No, should I drive them away?" Xiao Peng looked at Chen Zhengyang, who shook his head and glanced at Mao Heizi. The key now lay with this kid. As long as he got this kid to the Armed Police squadron, they wouldn't have to worry. They'd waited so many years. County Chief Ji was dead, County Chief Gao was dead, Sun Ping was dead, Wang Gui was dead, and Lu Xiujuan almost died too. So many people had died—wasn't that enough? If anyone should die, it should be Chen Zhengyang!