In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

"Hello, Director."

After taking the phone, Deputy Director Wang spoke cautiously.

He may not be afraid of Chen Jingcheng, the deputy director of the government office, but he cannot be afraid of their bureau chief.

Besides, this time he really had ulterior motives and wasn't really in the right.

Director He's voice was completely devoid of the friendliness he had when he spoke to Chen Jingcheng on the phone; it was cold, and one could even detect a hint of anger.

"What's your name? Which police station are you from?"

Deputy Director Wang quickly gave his name and workplace.

Then I prepared to explain a few things.

"Chief, this matter is my fault, I..."

However, before Deputy Director Wang could finish saying "I", Director He's voice came out.

"Alright, that's enough."

"Now is not the time for you to reflect on your actions."

"There is no doubt about Director Chen's identity. Now, I order you to immediately protect Director Chen's safety and cooperate fully with his work this time."

"If anyone dares to obstruct Director Chen from performing his duties, take him back immediately for rigorous interrogation!"

"Did you understand what I meant?"

Upon hearing this, Deputy Director Wang nodded repeatedly, sweat pouring down his forehead.

He couldn't understand that Director He was saving face for him. In fact, it wasn't about saving face for him, but rather that he felt it was inappropriate to deal with him at this time.

To tell him to protect Chen Jingcheng's safety clearly means that no matter who is causing trouble and trying to target Chen Jingcheng, there is no question of who is right or wrong; it is all Chen Jingcheng's fault.

"Yes, yes, Director, I understand, I will obey orders without question."

"I will definitely protect Director Chen's safety and will not allow anyone to harm him."

Upon hearing this, Director He said coldly, "Execute the order. Also, write a self-criticism and send it to my office tomorrow!"

"If Director Chen doesn't forgive you, you're fired as deputy director!"

After saying that, Director He hung up the phone immediately.

At that moment, Chen Jinghan and Boss Wang, who had just heard Director He's order over the phone, looked at each other in disbelief, feeling as if the world was spinning around them.

Director He of the county public security bureau was someone they could never hope to reach, someone who controlled the police force of Linchuan County and wielded unimaginable law enforcement power. Yet, he was being so kind to Chen Jingcheng.

Even if Chen Jingcheng is the deputy director of the government office, a deputy section-level cadre, it shouldn't be this bad.

However, the leaders' considerations are only more extensive than they could have imagined. The reason why Director He did this was simply that he knew Chen Jingcheng was so important that he had to give him face, and it was a matter of necessity.

Is this still Chen Jingcheng?

Chen Jinghan looked at Chen Jingcheng and felt that there was something wrong with his perception.

Just recently, Chen Jingcheng was just an ordinary township worker.

How did things suddenly turn out like this?

If Chen Jinghan had known earlier that Chen Jingcheng would achieve his current status, he wouldn't have needed to go through all that trouble to curry favor with Deputy Director Lin. He could have simply cultivated a good relationship with Chen Jingcheng, and many things would have been accomplished.

I was wrong, I was wrong, I made a terrible mistake.

Boss Wang's heart was pounding. Just two days ago, he had helped Chen Jinghan deal with Chen Jingcheng. At this moment, Boss Wang was filled with regret.

What he said himself is not important. What is important is that there was originally no conflict between him and Chen Jingcheng, but now the grudge between them has become huge.

That 500 yuan for the secret sauce was clearly extortion; he couldn't deny it even if he wanted to.

Today, Chen Jingcheng came here specifically to investigate. He's certain it's retaliation, definitely retaliation.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

Thinking back to what Chen Jingcheng said to Director He on the phone earlier, it's easy to see that Chen Jingcheng is retaliating against Deputy Director Wang, and in a way that's ruthless and bloodless.

Damn it, Chen Jingcheng, he's so petty.

She hated herself, and hated Chen Jinghan even more. If it weren't for Chen Jinghan, how could she have ended up in this situation?

But now, it's no use saying anything.

The only thing we can do is to immediately change our attitude and try to improve the relationship.

At that moment, Deputy Director Wang carefully handed the phone to Chen Jingcheng and then saluted with utmost respect.

"Director Chen, I'm sorry, it was my mistake. I hope it didn't interfere with your official duties."

"Director Chen, this is the director's order. From now on, I will be responsible for your safety. You can carry out your official duties without any obstruction from me."

At this point, Deputy Director Wang looked coldly at Chen Jinghan and Boss Wang, his voice clearly indicating that he was grinding his teeth.

"You two, get out of the way immediately! If you dare to obstruct Director Chen from performing his duties again, I will reasonably suspect your motives and arrest you on the spot!"

Seeing Deputy Director Wang's ruthless attitude, Chen Jinghan and Boss Wang didn't dare to say anything more. They knew that today, no one could stop Chen Jingcheng.

Chen Jingcheng nodded to Deputy Director Wang, then glanced at Chen Jinghan, before looking at Boss Wang and saying calmly, "Boss Wang, my identity has been verified. May I go to the private room to check now?"

Boss Wang's face immediately lit up with a smile, and he even unconsciously bent his back.

"Yes, yes, of course."

"Director Chen, I was blind to your greatness and didn't know you were someone of such high status. I'm so sorry, so very sorry."

"Director Chen, everything before was a misunderstanding. Please give me a chance to clear up the misunderstanding between us. No, no, not just clear up, please give me a chance to atone for my sins."

However, faced with Boss Wang's humble attitude and overtures, Chen Jingcheng smiled faintly and said, "I don't remember any misunderstanding between us."

"Besides, even if there's a misunderstanding, let it be."

There will always be misunderstandings between people.

"Boss Wang, there's no need for that. I, Chen Jingcheng, am not a stingy person."

After saying this, Chen Jingcheng led his men directly into the private room to inspect it.

At this moment, Boss Wang looked at Chen Jingcheng's back with a bitter expression, unable to even cry.

Not a stingy person?

If Boss Wang believed that, he would be truly blind.

Chen Jingcheng's actions today were clearly a deliberate attack and retaliation. Isn't that petty?

But now, it's no use saying anything.

Meanwhile, inside the private room, Deputy Director Lin and two others from the Housing and Construction Bureau, accompanied by Young Master Sun, were drinking heavily. In particular, two beautiful women were sweetly urging Deputy Director Lin to drink, and he was already so drunk that he had no idea what was going on.

Even after the door to the private room was opened and Chen Jingcheng and his entourage burst in, Deputy Director Lin was still in a daze.

However, when Young Master Sun saw so many people coming in, especially Chen Jingcheng, his face immediately showed anger.

"Who goes there? Who gave you permission to come in? Get out of here right now!"