Chapter 95: The Road to Rapid Advancement

  Bai Huan was still clever, trying to stall for time on the internet and wait for rescue from home. In the end, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and claim that Xie Yan had voluntarily had a relationship with them. The drug was used to increase the fun. But what is the Public Security Bureau? Even a dog can become a rabbit, let alone you who are indeed a rabbit. After just a few "rounds", Hong Hou's psychological defense line was breached, and he confessed to the whole story. Next was Hou Qiang, Geng Chao didn't waste any words, directly taking out a simplified version of the Criminal Law. He flipped to an article, took one look, and saw that the maximum sentence for hooliganism was death penalty. This guy who had stepped into the circle immediately collapsed, even confessing clearly where he bought the aphrodisiac. This is an important link in building evidence chain. As soon as Liu Tianlai heard Hou Qiang's description, he knew who it was. The man's name was Deng Zhan Guo, also known as having a record at the Public Security Bureau. After retrieving his information, Liu Tianlai personally led the team to arrest the drug dealer and obtained his confession.

  The evidence was conclusive, and Bai Huan finally lowered his head and confessed everything. After all the suspects' confessions were obtained and signed, Liu Tianlai had them locked up separately. He instructed Ding to guard them well, then pushed open another door and entered. Wen Yan was sitting in a chair with her eyes closed, meditating.

  "I thought it would take some effort, huh. These guys are really useless. This is Bai Huan's confession, combined with the testimony of hotel staff, eyewitnesses and Zhan Guo, which can be mutually corroborated to convict Bai Huan, no room for error! In fact, even if Bai Huan doesn't confess, it doesn't matter. With the current evidence, he still can't escape."

  Wen Tian picked it up and flipped through it a couple of times, then tossed it onto the desk, laughing: "All reactionaries are paper tigers! This is your specialty, I'm completely at ease.

  "Alright, let's put all the evidence together and you can set off soon. I just hope Mayor Bai hasn't gone to sleep yet, or else he'll have to crawl out of his warm bed."

  Liu Tian was taken aback and didn't have the mood to appreciate Wen Qian's cold humor, saying: "Am I going alone?" He had always thought that he would invite Bai Changqian to the bureau and then Wen Qian would personally take care of him. Although he also felt that this was a very difficult task, the last time Wen Qian persuaded Ji Zheng left a deep impression on him, and he thought that maybe Wen Qian could create another miracle.

  "Of course not," Wen Qian smiled and shook her head, "Bai Chang Jian is not a very formidable person. But relying on just this one chip won't do. I'll make a phone call first."

  Wen Qian picked up the fixed-line phone on the table and dialed a mobile number directly. Wen Huiming's voice came from the receiver: "How is it?" This mobile number, at this time, only Wen Qian would call.

  "Alright"

  Liu Tian's voice was rough on the outside but gentle on the inside, guessing that it was either Zuo Yu Xi or Xu Fu Yan on the other end. He quietly held his breath, and the room fell silent. Only Wen Jian's voice echoed back.

  "Right, caught one. Manifestation, evidence nailed down, absolutely no problem." "Uh-huh, okay. I know."

  Put down the phone, and quietly gaze at Liu Tianlai, until he looks a bit hairy, then smile slightly: "Uncle Liu, later you take the evidence to the municipal party committee, go directly to Secretary Xu's office, first report the specific situation tonight to Secretary Xu, and then listen to Secretary Xu's arrangement."

  Liu Tianlai's eyes flashed with insight, knowing that Wen Ze was giving him the opportunity to get in touch with Xu Fuyan. After all, Wen Ze could have done this himself, and with his identity, he might have communicated even better.

  "Less warmth"

  "Liu Shu, from the day we met, we've been on the same boat, sharing good and bad fortune, trusting each other with our lives. Maybe it's not quite right to say this, but I've always thought so - let's skip the formalities and seize this opportunity. As long as you can leave a good impression on Xu Fuyuan, when Zuo Jie proposes that you take over Zhao Xinkai's position as director, there will be less resistance."

  Since the two met, there have been few words as frank and heartfelt as these. At first, Wen Chen was distrustful of Liu Tianlai, and only after several attempts did he gradually put down his guard. Later, he worried that Liu Tianlai would be unruly and disobedient, and might ruin everything if not controlled. After repeated efforts to suppress him, he finally managed to keep Liu Tianlai in check. The two were distant yet close, seemingly near yet far, with Liu Tianlai even showing a hint of fear towards Wen Chen. Until this moment, when he suddenly heard these words, Liu Tianlai's heart was stirred, and he took a step forward, grasping Wen Chen's hands and saying in a deep voice: "We share fortune and misfortune, entrusting our lives to each other!"

  He grasped tightly three times, then let go with a warm smile and laughed: "We are destined to be winners, don't make it so tragic. What I said earlier was not quite right, it should be 'Shared fortune, soaring to great heights!'"

  Liu Tianlai looked up at the sky and laughed loudly: "Not bad! Shared blessings, straight up to the blue clouds!"

  Half an hour passed, everything was ready, and Wen Qian saw Liu Tianlai drive away from the window on the second floor. Geng Chao brought a boxed lunch in and put it on the table, looking at Wen Qian's back, feeling sentimental for a while.

  Who would have thought that tonight's events are closely related to this boy? Although Liu Tianlai did not introduce Wen Qian, he previously heard through the grapevine that there was a powerful force behind them, otherwise they wouldn't...

  Is the boy in front of me the spokesperson for that force?

  Wen Qian heard the sound of the door opening. He stood still for a while before turning around, a smile on his face: "Director Geng. Sit down, why are you standing?"

  Geng Chao still can't figure out Wen Qian's background, but just by looking at Liu Tianlai's expression, he knows that he absolutely cannot be careless. He smiled and said: "The food was sent over from the restaurant next door, nothing special. Garlic mashed pork, bamboo shoots with dried tofu, and a small bowl of pickled mustard greens and duck blood soup. I don't know what flavor you like."

  Wen Xie smiled and rubbed his hands together. He said, "It's too rich, all the dishes I love to eat, Director Geng has a heart. Thank you, thank you. Please sit down, Director Liu wants to go out and take care of something, just in time for us two to chat."

  Geng Chao sat down, watching Wen Qian eating with a big mouth, opening his mouth without knowing what to say. He had been in the public security system for many years and Liu Tianlai was his leader when he first joined work, following him all the way up. Considered as one of the inner circle, yet he didn't know when Liu Tianlai got acquainted with this person. And even had the idea of hitting on Deputy Mayor Bai.

  The officialdom is unpredictable and treacherous!

  Wen Cheng tasted a few dishes, praising the chef's skills while asking: "Director Geng has been in Xicheng for several years? When did he get to know Director Liu?"

  "It's been almost two years now. When I arrived at the unit for reporting, I happened to run into Director Liu at the entrance. Oh no, that was before he went to the municipal bureau, when he was still at Jing'er Road police station."

  When he arrived at the entrance of the municipal party committee, Liu Tianlai got off the net and saw Wen Huaiming standing at the door of the duty room looking outside. He quickly walked up to him. After dealing with Wen Zhen for so long, he didn't dare to have any disdain for Wen Huaiming, a small deputy director of the political research office. There were two guards on duty in the duty room. Wen Huaiming did not exchange pleasantries and only nodded as a greeting, then turned around and led him inside. After entering the office building, Wen Huaiming smiled and extended his right hand, saying: "Director Liu, hello, I'm Wen Huaiming. Secretary Xu is waiting for us upstairs, let's go up."

  Liu Tianlai hastily stretched out his hand, shook it forcefully, and bowed low, saying: "Director Wen's great name I have admired for a long time! Your article is also very well-written!" It's not easy for Liu Tianlai to know that when flattering a scholar, he should mention their article. However, considering his character, it's possible that after meeting Wen Qian, he went to find the article and flipped through it, but as for how much he actually understood, that's highly unlikely.

  Wen Huaiming was originally a proud person, and if he had met Liu Tianlai, the deputy director with real power, during his previous depressed and unfulfilled period, he would have been excited and sleepless all night. However, after following Xu Fuyan to Guanshan and seeing many big shots, and coming into contact with some deeper things, when he heard Liu Tianlai's words again, he was able to take it calmly.

  But hearing that sentence "I've admired you for a long time" still couldn't help but want to laugh, Wen Huaiming said: "Director Liu, don't be polite, from now on we are comrades in the same trench, helping each other and working together. We must build a better future for Qingzhou under Secretary Xu's leadership."

  Liu Tianlai repeatedly nodded in agreement, but in his heart, he muttered: I'm not as capable as my son. It's still Wen Shao's words that have good fortune to share together. Rising to power is more attractive to me, old Liu.

  At the office door, Wen Huaiming gestured for Liu Tianlai to adjust his mood and get ready, then gently knocked on the door.

  "Come in!"

  Tonight, Xu Fuyan and Wen Huaiming rushed back overnight, naturally without time to inform Zhang Fang. The secretary was not there, so no one came to open the door. Wen Huaiming took a last look at Liu Tianlai. Only after he nodded did she turn the copper doorknob, and the room door creaked open. On either side of the door were two different worlds;

  From outside to inside, then understand the heaven and human world!

  In any case, once you step through this door, it's just like that time with Wen Huiming - your life will start to change from then on!

  After dinner, Geng Chao immediately handed over a stack of paper towels. As the head of the branch bureau, he did these trivial things without hesitation, with a natural and meticulous attitude, which was really surprising. Looking at Geng Chao's serious face, Wen Jian smiled slightly and thanked him, not feeling any resentment towards his fawning. In Wen Jian's opinion, as long as someone has the desire to advance, they are a useful person who can muster the courage and strength to do things that others dare not do. Xu Fuyan was like this, Wen Huaming was like this, Liu Tianlai was like this, and even Zuo Yuxi was like this.

  Besides, Geng Chao has a clear and transparent brow, and is considered a rare talent. Wen Xiao doesn't mind giving him a push at the right opportunity.

  So face is given by others, but opportunities are earned by oneself!

  Time slowly passed by, but no one felt sleepy. Geng Chao had already refilled Wen Qing's water for the third time when the phone on the table finally rang, and Wen Qing grabbed the receiver, his throat a bit tight, hoarsely asking: "Hello?"

  Putting down the phone, Wen Jian looked at Geng Chao's pale face and said slowly: "We won!"

  I'm also confused, after sleeping for a night, the only hall owner and three rudder owners are gone, what's going on? The backstage shows that there is still a reward amount, I'll ask tomorrow.