In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

"This won't work, that won't work, we can't keep dragging this on, can we? If it really comes to it, let the police force us to move out!"

"Wouldn't that have a bad influence? Like this."

"At this point, who cares about the impact? Since they won't listen to reason, let's be tough."

Have you forgotten about Dafeng Factory? They became completely obedient after arresting Zheng Xipo, right? I think they should be forcibly relocated!

Yi Xuexi was still hesitant, but Chen Hai kept urging him on.

"Sigh! I'll listen to you. Since they're so stubborn, they shouldn't blame our government for taking a hard line!"

After receiving a positive reply, Chen Hai finally felt relieved. Given the current situation, forced relocation was the best option. He might be criticized by his superiors, but it was better than dragging things out and causing bigger trouble.

After the deal was settled, Chen Hai couldn't wait to go home and feel Tang Chuchu's soft body.

As soon as she drove away from the district committee and government, Zhong Xiaoai followed closely behind. She hadn't been sitting idly in Handong these past few days; she had investigated Chen Hai, Chen Yanshi, and Cai Chenggong thoroughly. Zhong Xiaoai didn't believe that Cai Chenggong would suddenly accuse her husband without someone pushing things along.

We followed them all the way to the Jiangnan Jiadi residential area.

After watching Chen Hai get on the elevator, Zhong Xiaoai stood at the elevator door and stared at the floor. Finally, the elevator stopped on the 26th floor. After noting it down, Zhong Xiaoai left for the time being.

It was 8:30 p.m. When Chen Hai and Tang Chuchu finished their dinner, they walked out of the elevator hand in hand and strolled around the neighborhood, chatting and laughing. Zhong Xiaoai, who was secretly observing them, saw everything clearly.

"Who is this woman?!"

Zhong Xiaoai frowned. The results of the investigation over the past few days showed that Chen Hai was single. He had confessed his feelings to Lu Yike, the director of the supervision office, some time ago, but was rejected. What about now?

Chapter 156 The Oppressive Force from the Zhong Family

No matter who it was, they all took out their cameras and snapped away. About half an hour later, Chen Hai finally took Tang Chuchu upstairs to do what they wanted to do.

"call!"

After letting out a long sigh, Zhong Xiaoai put away her camera and returned to the apartment assigned to her by the organization. She then provided the photos she had taken to a contact person with an anonymous profile picture.

Ten minutes later, the other party sent a message.

Tang Chuchu, 30 years old, is Cai Chenggong's ex-wife and is suspected of having a son with Cai Chenggong, the former owner of Dafeng Factory.

Two simple sentences made Zhong Xiaoai realize something was wrong: how did Cai Chenggong's ex-wife get involved with Chen Hai?

As she pondered the matter, Zhong Xiaoai had already formed a preliminary deduction, but it was a bit too simplistic.

The simpler something is, the less you can believe it—that's a fact.

The next morning, Zhong Xiaoai was determined to confirm her suspicions. She drove directly to the Guangming District Public Security Bureau, but was stopped as soon as she entered the station.

"Hey, hey, hey, please follow the proper procedures even if you're calling the police."

"I'm looking for your bureau chief!"

Zhong Xiaoai didn't waste any words and directly handed over her business card. The police officer took it and looked at it, and wow! Deputy Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province, a cadre at the level of a full-fledged department director! He was immediately flustered.

"Secretary Zhong, please wait a moment, I will inform our bureau chief immediately!"

Three minutes later, Cheng Du jogged over from the bureau.

"Hello, Secretary Zhong. I am Cheng Du, the director of the Guangming Branch Bureau. May I ask why you've come here?"

Zhong Xiaoai glanced at Cheng Du, then got straight to the point.

"I want to interrogate Cai Chenggong. I heard he's currently at your Guangming branch."

In an instant, Cheng Du was stunned.

"Um... Secretary Zhong, do you have any instructions from the Municipal Bureau? Cai Chenggong is currently a key criminal and cannot be interrogated privately."

"Instructions? Director Cheng really wants them?"

Zhong Xiaoai's tone was extremely cold, making one's hair stand on end. After swallowing hard, she said in a low voice, "Secretary Zhong, aren't you making things difficult for us?"

"Director Cheng, do you still want to get promoted?"

In an instant, Cheng Du was dumbfounded.

How do I respond to that?

"I……"

"If you want to improve, shut up and let me in. If you don't advance a step within a month, then I, Zhong Xiaoai, am incompetent!"

Du Cheng's heart was pounding nonstop.

Is this how you test cadres?

It has to be said that Zhong Xiaoai has a very accurate eye for people; his character really couldn't withstand such a test.

"Secretary Zhong, please come with me!"

In an instant, Cheng Du's smile, as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum, pleased Zhong Xiaoai greatly.

A few minutes later, in the interrogation room.

Cai Chenggong was brought before Zhong Xiaoai.

When Cai Chenggong saw Zhong Xiaoai, his eyes widened instantly, and he looked incredulous.

He was all too aware of the power behind Zhong Xiaoai.

"Sister-in-law..."

"Shut up! Cai Chenggong, how dare you call me that? What did my Liangping do to offend you that you would slander him like this? Let me tell you, Cai Chenggong, if you don't explain yourself clearly now, you know my situation. As for your wife and children in the future... don't blame the Zhong family for being ruthless!"

The blatant threat sent chills down the spines of those standing nearby. Women are truly terrifying!

"I'm innocent! Sister-in-law, I didn't mean to harm Liangping. It was Chen Hai, yes, Chen Hai, the district chief of Guangming District."

He told me to testify against Liangping, saying that if I didn't, my wife and children would be homeless. I really... really didn't mean it!

Speaking to people in a human language and to ghosts in a ghost language, Cai Chenggong sold Chen Hai without hesitation. After all, the other party had already found a place for his wife and children to live, so he was no longer of much use to him.

Offending Zhong Xiaoai has consequences... well!

"Chen Hai? Wife and children?"

Zhong Xiaoai sneered upon hearing this.

He then took out his phone from his pocket, opened the photo album, and handed it to Cai Chenggong, saying, "Is this the woman you're talking about as your wife?"

In the photo, Tang Chuchu leans gently against Chen Hai's chest, looking at a charming figure that Cai Chenggong has not seen in years.

"You've been sold out and you're still helping them count the money? Cai Chenggong, your wife is now directly involved with Chen Hai."

By the way, I investigated the child you mentioned. The other party said he might be your son. Do you understand what that means?

boom!

Upon hearing this, Cai Chenggong's last remaining spirit instantly died out.

"What do you mean! My son is my son!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, don't get excited. If it's your son, you can find out by doing a paternity test. Here's what I'll do: I'll do a paternity test for you for free. Don't worry, I wouldn't lie to you."

"Zhong Xiaoai!"

"Cai Chenggong!"

A reprimand silenced Cai Chenggong.

"You're in jail. If it weren't for your son, don't dwell on other things. Think about your parents and family..."

It was another blatant threat. Cheng Du wanted to cover his ears. How could he listen to such words?

"Okay, I'll wait for your test results!"

Cai Chenggong fell silent, perhaps wondering himself whether he was truly his biological son.

He walked out of the interrogation room somewhat cautiously.

"Which Secretary Zhong? Do you still stand by your word?"

He rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly, his smile a little stiff.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai stopped and looked at Cheng Du, saying, "I will only tell you once. My name is Zhong Xiaoai. I am currently the deputy secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission of Handong Province. My father is the director of the Development and Reform Commission, and my grandfather is a battle-hardened soldier!"

Do you think it counts or not?

bang bang... bang bang...

My heart can't take it anymore. The director of the National Development and Reform Commission? Isn't that a deputy-level official?

No wonder, no wonder Zhong Xiaoai has achieved such success at just over forty years old.

"Secretary Zhong, if you don't mind, I will follow your orders from now on. If you say go east, I will never go west!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Xiaoai revealed a faint smile.

He patted Cheng Du on the shoulder and said, "I understand. Do a good job. Don't tell anyone about what happened today."

"Please rest assured, Secretary Zhong, I will delete all the surveillance footage in a moment, so that you have never been to our branch office!"

Only after seeing Zhong Xiaoai into the car did Cheng Du calm down a bit and compose himself.

"Chengdu, Chengdu, I never thought you'd meet such a benefactor! You'd better hold on tight this time!"

He secretly made up his mind that he really didn't want to stay in the Bright District anymore. Chen Hai was like a fool, and Director Zhao Donglai only suppressed him. If he had the chance to climb the social ladder, wouldn't he be able to take off?

Time passed by, and Chen Hai was completely unaware that his scheme was being undermined.

After all, he and Yi Xuexi were busy with the forced demolition.

Two hours later, Cheng Du's phone rang.

The caller was Chen Hai, whose purpose was to get the Guangming Branch Bureau to cooperate with the district committee and government in carrying out a forced demolition. Cheng Du looked at the phone and just smiled coldly. He neither hung up nor answered, but simply tossed it into his pocket as if he hadn't seen it.

Chapter 157 Zhao Donglai's Highlight Moment

The phone kept ringing, but I just pretended not to hear it; there's no need to answer a private call.

As for cooperation at the work level, their branch is directly under the jurisdiction of the municipal bureau. Normally, they might give Chen Hai some face when he gave instructions, but now who cares who Chen Hai is?

Especially since Cheng Du already knows that Chen Hai and Hou Liangping are connected, if he wants to cling to Zhong Xiaoai's coattails, he has to be determined. A two-faced person can't last long.

In the old residential area, dozens of demolition office staff arrived, but Chen Hai still felt uneasy looking at them. He had originally wanted Cheng Du to bring police officers from the branch office to provide support, but now he couldn't get through...