Chapter 156: Does Qin Ze Have a Capital City Background?

Qin Ze waved his hand thoughtfully.

To deal with Zhang Zhenguo right now, he didn't have any good cards in his hand.

"Alright, let's head back first."

"We're going straight to Luyin Manor — my treat, everyone."

Liang Bo's eyes lit up:

"Luyin Manor? Big Brother, you're treating today?"

Qin Ze smiled:

"What, you don't want to go?"

Liang Bo quickly said:

"Of course I want to go!"

"When Big Brother treats, we have to go!"

The other Second Generation kids joined in the Followed Mockery.

The group was just about to get in the car when Ye Zhuzhu suddenly spoke up:

"No need to discuss it — Zhang Zhenguo is already done for."

Qin Ze was stunned, Turn Around and Look at her:

"What do you mean?"

Ye Zhuzhu crossed her arms over her chest, looked at Qin Ze, and a Trace of a smug Laugh crossed her face:

"When I called my dad just now, I told him everything about Zhang Zhenguo."

Qin Ze looked at her:

"And then?"

Ye Zhuzhu blinked:

"And then?"

"And then, as expected, by this afternoon, Zhang Zhenguo will be stripped of his position."

These Words Out, everyone present was stunned.

Liang Bo was the first to React, shouting excitedly:

"Holy shit! For real?!"

Sun Dapeng also widened his eyes:

"This afternoon?! That fast?!"

Ye Zhuzhu smiled:

"Don't believe me?"

"Just wait and see."

Qin Ze looked at Ye Zhuzhu, and a complex Emotion suddenly welled up inside him.

……

Meanwhile.

In the Public Security Bureau lobby.

Zhang Zhenguo was still Stand in Place, his face as black as the bottom of a wok.

He watched Qin Ze swagger out of the lobby with that group of rich second-generation kids, his whole body trembling with rage.

He never imagined Qin Ze would just be let out like that.

And so quickly, too.

From being brought in to being let out — less than three hours total!

This was practically a slap in his face!

Gou Xinzhong stood beside him and carefully asked:

"Chief Zhang, so I can't press charges on my end?"

Zhang Zhenguo turned and glared at him:

"Press charges? Press charges for what?!"

"The man's already out!"

Gou Xinzhong was so scared by his shout that he shrank his neck back and didn't dare speak.

Zhang Zhenguo took a deep breath, Turn Around, and strode toward the chief's office.

He was going to demand an explanation from the chief!

On what grounds was the man released?!

Bang!

Zhang Zhenguo kicked open the chief's office door.

The chief was sitting behind his desk, leisurely sipping a cup of tea.

Seeing Zhang Zhenguo burst in, he raised his eyelids and glanced at him:

"Chief Zhang, what is it?"

Zhang Zhenguo walked up to the desk, braced both hands on it, and stared at the chief:

"Chief, give me an explanation!"

"On what grounds was he released?!"

"That Qin Ze assaulted a public official — the evidence is ironclad!"

"On what grounds did you let him go?!"

The bureau chief put down his teacup, leaned back in his chair, and looked at him:

"You want an explanation?"

"Fine, I'll give you one."

"Just now, someone from Shangjing called directly."

"They specifically demanded we release the person."

"Tell me, could I not release him?"

Hearing this, Zhang Zhenguo froze completely.

"Shang... Shangjing?"

He simply could not believe his own ears.

How could a small thug like Qin Ze possibly have connections in Shangjing?!

The bureau chief looked at him and continued speaking:

"Director Zhang, I won't hide anything from you."

"Just now, it wasn't only Shangjing that called."

"More than a dozen prominent figures from Jiangcheng also called."

"Every single one of them demanded we release the person."

"Tell me, as one man, can I withstand so much pressure?"

Zhang Zhenguo's face instantly turned deathly pale.

He had never expected that behind Qin Ze stood so many connections.

He had originally thought Qin Ze was merely a slightly wealthy small businessman.

But now it seemed he had been completely mistaken.

The bureau chief picked up his teacup, drank one sip, and said leisurely:

"In my view, you should stop pursuing this matter."

"That Qin Ze is not someone you can touch."

"If you continue messing with this, be careful not to bring the fire down upon yourself."

Zhang Zhenguo gritted his teeth and said nothing.

He knew the bureau chief's words were a warning to him.

Yet in his heart, he simply could not accept it.

He had expended such great effort, designed everything perfectly, just waiting for Qin Ze to fall into the trap.

As a result, in less than three hours, the man was already out.

How could he swallow this insult?

Zhang Zhenguo took a deep breath, turned around, and walked out of the bureau chief's office.

The moment he stepped out of the office, he saw Ma Hui and Zhang Jia standing in the corridor waiting for him.

Both of their expressions were far from good.

Seeing him emerge, Ma Hui hurriedly rushed forward:

"Director Zhang, we just received news..."

Zhang Zhenguo looked at him:

"What news?"

Ma Hui lowered his voice and said:

"The authorities above have sent notices to every department."

"We are no longer allowed to investigate Qin Ze's enterprises, nor are we to make things difficult for him again."

"All investigations have bypassed us entirely and been terminated."

After hearing this, Zhang Zhenguo was completely stunned.

He widened his eyes and stared at Ma Hui:

"What did you say?!"

Ma Hui gave a bitter laugh:

"Everything I'm saying is true."

"Just now, the Industry and Commerce Bureau called me, saying that per orders from above, the investigation into the companies under Qin Ze has been directly terminated."

"The Tax Bureau received the same instruction."

"Everything has been suppressed."

Hearing these words, Zhang Zhenguo felt a loud buzzing ring in his head.

He stood in place, completely motionless.

His carefully designed three-pronged approach—

arresting the person, investigating the company, and cutting off financial routes—

had all failed.

Not only had Qin Ze been released, but even the investigation into his company could not proceed.

Moreover, the other party could directly send instructions down from Shangjing.

This meant Qin Ze's background was far deeper than he had imagined.

Suddenly, a profound terror surged within Zhang Zhenguo's heart.

He finally realized that this time, he might truly have kicked an iron plate.

Just as he was about to speak, suddenly, his mobile phone rang.

Zhang Zhenguo pulled out his Mobile Phone and glanced at the caller ID.

It was a call from his superior.

He froze for a moment, and suddenly an ominous premonition surged in his heart.

He did Hesitate for a moment, but still answered the call:

"Hello? Leader..."

From the other end of the phone came a solemn voice:

"Zhang Zhenguo, I am notifying you of something."

Zhang Zhenguo's heart leaped into his throat:

"Leader, please speak..."

"Effective immediately, you are to suspend all work and submit to an investigation."

"Someone will contact you regarding the specific details of the investigation."

"When you return later, hand over all your current tasks."

Hearing these words, Zhang Zhenguo was completely stunned.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but when the words reached his lips, not a single one could be uttered.

On the other end of the phone, the call had already been hung up.

Holding his Mobile Phone, Zhang Zhenguo stood rooted to the spot, looking as if his soul had been ripped from his body.

Seeing him in this state, Ma Hui quickly asked:

"Director Zhang? What's wrong?"

Zhang Zhenguo slowly turned his head, Look at him, his lips trembling as he uttered:

"I've been suspended from duty..."

"... and placed under investigation..."

These Words Out, and both Ma Hui and Zhang Jia were completely stunned.

The two exchanged glances, and in each other's eyes, they saw shock and fear.

They never could have imagined that within just a few short hours, the plot would reverse so dramatically.

Originally, they had come to Look at Qin Ze being crushed to death.

But now, not only was Qin Ze unharmed, instead it was Zhang Zhenguo who had been suspended and placed under investigation.

Zhang Zhenguo stood there, his entire mind blank.