Chapter 1840
Song Guanchao was released, and then arrested again...
Jiang Wangshan heard about it, feeling somewhat amused and perplexed.
But he also gleaned some details from it and discerned Song Guanchao’s attitude.
First, it can be confirmed that he is determined to overturn the case.
Second, he doesn’t intend to let any involved personnel off the hook, including Liu Huarui.
Fortunately, Liu Huarui is just a deputy director, not very high-ranked.
Plus, Chen Bolli’s attitude is also very firm, removing a deputy director of a bureau shouldn’t be a big problem.
But this matter needs to be handled quickly, he plans to team up with the colleagues from the Disciplinary Committee tomorrow morning to arrest people.
Thinking about it, he felt a bit excited.
Next morning.
Jiang Wangshan met with Secretary Fan and Lin Wanqiu first, and then called Chen Bolli to finalize the plan. After that, the two began to divide the tasks.
Jiang Wangshan led a team to Maqu County to first arrest Liu Hua Yong and his son, capturing all involved personnel from Rongcheng Town.
Then arrest Director Qi from the county bureau as well, while Lin Wanqiu followed him to document everything.
Secretary Fan went directly to find Liu Huarui and request his cooperation in the investigation.
After assigning the work, they immediately took action.
Secretary Fan drove to Fengcheng District Bureau. Director Han Kui’an was very puzzled when he saw the suddenly appearing Secretary Fan.
"What brings Secretary Fan here?" Han Kui’an walked over and shook hands with him, feeling uncertain.
It’s true that the police and the Disciplinary Committee often interact, but he doesn’t have much personal interaction with Secretary Fan privately.
The Deputy Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee suddenly appeared in his office, making Han Kui’an break out in a cold sweat, quickly reviewing in his mind the things he’d done recently.
Secretary Fan sat down and said, "This is quite sudden; I also just received the notice from Mayor Chen and haven’t had time to inform you yet."
Han Kui’an poured him a cup of tea: "What’s the matter?"
Secretary Fan said, "Liu Huarui is implicated in a wrongful case, and Mr. Chen entrusted me and Director Jiang with handling it."
Han Kui’an was first startled and then shocked, as Secretary Fan carefully explained the situation to him.
After understanding it fully, only one thought emerged in his mind—Liu Huarui must have offended Mr. Chen.
Otherwise, how could a villager possibly alarm Chen Bolli?
These two people essentially have no connections whatsoever.
Besides, this is a cross-province case; could Chen Bolli be idle enough to deal with it?
It simply doesn’t make sense.
He was extremely curious about what Liu Huarui had done to provoke Chen Bolli to this extent.
"Mr. Han, can you call him over?"
"He didn’t come this morning; I’ll make a call and check."
A few minutes later, Han Kui’an hung up the phone, saying, "He’s in Maqu County and won’t be back until the afternoon."
"Call him back now, saying that there’s going to be a meeting."
"Alright." Han Kui’an was secretly surprised, using a meeting as an excuse to lure someone back; this could potentially be a case for dual regulation.
His relationship with Liu Huarui wasn’t particularly harmonious; this guy was always eyeing the seat under him, secretly recruiting other deputy directors, and frequently going to the city bureau.
It’s good if something happens, saving the daily stress of being targeted.
"Old Liu, hurry back now; the city bureau is holding a meeting and specifically naming you to attend."
"What meeting?" Liu Huarui was surprised; a city bureau meeting specifically naming a deputy director to attend?
"Didn’t say; you come to my office first."
"Alright." Liu Huarui didn’t think much of it because he couldn’t possibly foresee that he was being targeted.
Han Kui’an put down the phone and asked, "Has Director Jiang communicated with the leaders of Yuanyang City about going to the county to arrest people?"
After all, arresting people across provinces, if not handled properly, Yuanyang City’s leaders would definitely be displeased.
Secretary Fan said, "Mayor Chen gave a heads-up yesterday."
Everything he’s able to think of, wouldn’t Chen Bolli, as Mayor, also consider?
"That’s good."
"I’ll make a phone call." Secretary Fan needed to inform Jiang Wangshan to hold on to arresting people in Maqu County until Liu Huarui was back and controlled first.
In case any news leaked during the arrest over there, reaching Liu Huarui’s ears and causing any unexpected changes.
...
Jiang Wangshan was in the car when he received the phone call, responded that he understood, and continued to focus on driving.
As he departed, Liu Huarui also set off to return to Beijing.
Last night, Liu Huarui went to see his brother and nephew and was furious, especially scolding his nephew Liu Xiaofei.
In this matter, Liu Hua Yong knew he was in the wrong and didn’t rebut, only assisting his brother in reprimanding his son.
Despite the reprimands, Liu Hua Yong could hear that the situation wasn’t too serious, and his brother could suppress it.
On the way back to Beijing, Liu Huarui contemplated the meeting.
He thought it might be because he frequently went to the city bureau to show his face, letting the leaders remember him, which is why they specifically named him for the meeting.
He felt quite pleased inside.
At ten fifty, he returned to the district bureau.
He walked into the reception hall and instantly ran into Deputy Director Wei De.
Originally, they had somewhat opposing relations, but this time, thanks to Wei De’s reminder, he managed to control Song Guanchao promptly.
This favor he had to acknowledge.
"Old Wei, heading out?"
"Left something in the car." Wei De asked, "Why are you still here at this hour?"
Liu Huarui restrained a smile: "City bureau is having a meeting."
Wei De was taken aback: "A meeting? What kind of meeting? Why haven’t I received any notice?"
Liu Huarui smiled: "I’m not quite sure about that."
At this moment, Wei De realized that Liu Huarui was intentionally saying it for him to hear.
The city bureau meeting presumably named him to attend. Wei De felt a bit upset; damn, I’m kindly reminding you and here you are flaunting yourself?
"I’ll go see Mr. Han first; let’s have a drink together tonight."
"We’ll discuss later, might not have time."
"Alright, then I’ll contact you later."
Liu Huarui smiled like a groom on his wedding day, humming a tune unconsciously as he headed to the director’s office.
"Mr. Han... Secretary Fan is here, too." Liu Huarui smiled at him.
Secretary Fan stood up, saying, "Director Liu, please come with me."
Liu Huarui hadn’t quite processed it yet and asked, "Secretary Fan is attending the meeting too?"
Secretary Fan shook his head: "There is no meeting."
"Hmm?" Liu Huarui took two seconds to process it, his face changing instantly, pupils contracting.
His body instinctively stiffened for a second, Adam’s apple sliding up and down, voice stumbling: "Secretary Fan, are you...?"
Secretary Fan said, "There is a case, needing your cooperation in the investigation."
"What case?"
"The case of Lin Siyuan’s injury in Rongcheng Town."
Liu Huarui’s pupils contracted into pinpoints instantly, his heart gently trembling, thoughts freezing as if immobilized at that moment.
Han Kui’an picked up the phone, making a call: "Wei De, bring two people to my office."
Liu Huarui’s thoughts were pulled back by his voice, wanting to say something but not knowing where to start.
He was puzzled, shocked, and unable to understand.
Why would the case reach the City Disciplinary Committee?
Was it Song Guanchao who reported?
But even if he did, the City Disciplinary Committee shouldn’t interfere.
This is a cross-province case, jurisdiction not being in Beijing.
He was stiffly questioning but worried about offending Secretary Fan.
Until he remembered asking Qi Qian last night about any flaws in the case, Qi Qian’s response was that the evidence was solid, and Lin Siyuan’s family had nothing significant to present.
The case had been going on for almost three years; if Lin Siyuan really had evidence, he would have presented it long ago rather than fleeing for three years.
Thinking about this, Liu Huarui’s wildly beating heart slowly calmed.
"Mr. Han, are you looking for me?" Wei De arrived with two officers and noticed Secretary Fan, nodding to greet.
Instantly, he was attracted to Liu Huarui.
𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Why did this guy’s face look so bad?
Pale like a sheet of gilded paper bleached by sunlight.
Han Kui’an said, "Mr. Wei, accompany Director Liu and Secretary Fan for a trip."