Chapter 1013

Three days later.

When the special car of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission entered Jinxi County, it was already afternoon.

Luo Xiang refused the welcoming ceremony in the county and headed straight to the temporary office of the County Faction.

Lin Dongfan and Yang Qing were already waiting in the meeting room.

On the table lay the complete files of the Chen Cheng case, neatly arranged, from the assault records of five years ago to recent evidence of land grabbing and murder, all clearly visible.

"Secretary Luo."

The two stood up to greet him, their tone respectful.

Luo Xiang waved his hand, sat down directly, and glanced at the materials on the table: "No need for pleasantries; today it's just the three of us, let's hold a small meeting."

He picked up the top file and got straight to the point: "Secretary Character has approached me, hoping this matter can be handled without expansion; what do you think?"

No sooner had he spoken than Yang Qing spoke up firmly: "Secretary Luo, I oppose!"

Yang Qing picked up an evidence bag.

He pulled out the interrogation records and bank statements inside.

He spoke bluntly:

"So far, it has been confirmed that Chen Cheng is suspected of intentional injury, illegal land occupation, forging evidence, bribery, attempted murder, and multiple other charges."

Moreover...

Chen Cheng has long gathered societal idlers, committing wrongdoing in Jinxi County, oppressing the people, fully meeting the criteria for black evil forces.

The Provincial Department had already deployed the special anti-black evil operation at the beginning of the year.

Cases like Chen Cheng's are exactly the key targets of our Provincial Department's crackdown.

Now saying not to expand it, I think that's inappropriate. This not only lets down the victimized Sun family father and son, but also goes against the original intention of the special operation.

Yang Qing's voice resonated, his eyes full of unwillingness.

Luo Xiang said nothing, turning his head to look at Lin Dongfan.

Lin Dongfan tapped the table lightly with his fingertip, his tone solemn: "What Yang Qing said is correct; Fu Xinping's problem is even more serious than imagined."

As he spoke, Lin Dongfan also picked up a document and handed it directly to Luo Xiang.

He continued:

"Five years ago, Chen Cheng broke Sun Bingliang's leg, and Fu Xinping intervened to suppress the case. He also forged loan agreements to seize land, with Fu Xinping providing the convenience."

Even Chen Cheng's mine's illegal pollution was possible only because Fu Xinping acted as a protective umbrella, allowing Chen Cheng to evade justice for so many years.

As a leader of the City Bureau.

Fu Xinping has long served as a front for black evil forces, accepting huge benefits, his conduct extremely heinous!

The people of Jinxi County have long been filled with resentment, though they dare not speak out. Now that we have finally obtained evidence, if we stop here, public anger will not be appeased.

Luo Xiang picked up the materials and examined them carefully, his brows furrowing tighter.

When he saw Fu Xinping, acting as a top supporter online, rushing into the livestream room of Meng Qinghe's daughter Meng Wanqing, frantically gifting her with virtual presents as a concealed bribe...

Luo Xiang's eyes also flashed with killing intent.

Luo Xiang slammed the materials in his hand back onto the table, gnashing his teeth: "This Fu Xinping really has the gall of a dog! He still dares to pull this stunt!"

The files record in detail.

Within three years, Fu Xinping used multiple Douyin accounts to give Meng Wanqing's livestream room over two million yuan in gifts, and each time shortly after, there would be a corresponding job transfer or benefit distribution.

This covert bribery method is more deceptive than direct cash and even more despicable.

Luo Xiang closed the files, fell silent for a moment, then suddenly asked: "What does Secretary Shi Liantang of the Wuzhou City Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission think about Fu Xinping's issue?"

Lin Dongfan lifted his gaze, speaking calmly: "I instructed Secretary Shi to conduct a strict investigation; the leads on Fu Xinping's disciplinary and legal violations were also provided by me, and the City Discipline Inspection Commission is currently supplementing its investigation."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiang instantly understood:

It turned out Lin Dongfan had already coordinated with the Discipline Inspection Department to investigate Fu Xinping. The outbreak of the Chen Cheng case, instead, became the final straw that broke Fu Xinping's back.

Under these circumstances, talking about "no expansion handling" is unrealistic.

Luo Xiang looked at his proud disciple before him.

His heart was filled with mixed feelings!

He understood Lin Dongfan's temperament; once he made up his mind, not even ten oxen could pull him back—especially when it involved the people's grievances and bureaucratic corruption, Lin Dongfan would not budge an inch.

"You've already set up the game, haven't you?" Luo Xiang's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible helplessness.

Lin Dongfan nodded, his voice firm:

"Teacher Luo, I know Secretary Character approached you, and I understand your predicament."

But as an official for one term, to benefit the region.

Sun Bingliang and his father have suffered injustice for five years, and the people of Jinxi County have been oppressed by black evil forces for so long. If this matter is not handled strictly, then I, as mayor, would have served in vain.

Fu Xinping, this rotten apple, must be eradicated!

The protective umbrella behind him must be dug out!

This is not only to give an explanation to the people of Wuzhou, but also to scrape away the poison and cure the political ecology of Wuzhou; in this matter, I hope you will continue to support me as always.

Upon hearing this, Yang Qing nodded in deep agreement.

Yang Qing chimed in from the side: "Teacher Luo, Dongfan is right. Now the evidence is solid; as long as we investigate to the end, we can completely eradicate the black evil forces in Jinxi County and restore a clear and bright atmosphere to the locality. We have no reason to back down."

Luo Xiang stood up and paced two steps in the meeting room.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, falling onto the files on the table, as if gilding these irrefutable evidences with a layer of gold.

He thought of Character's compromise.

He thought of Wuzhou's political landscape,

He also thought of Lin Dongfan's steadfastness in his eyes and the people's expectations.

Finally, they let out Along breath.

Good.

Luo Xiang stopped, turned, and looked at Lin Dongfan and Yang Qing: "Since you've already made up your mind, we'll handle this your way. If there's still pressure from above, I'll take the hit."

He spoke slowly for a moment.

Luo Xiang further expressed his position:

I'll greet Qi Ting and get him to fully back you; the task force can deploy resources as needed. No matter who's involved, if the evidence is solid, we'll investigate to the end—no mercy.

Lin Dongfan and Yang Qing exchanged a look, seeing joy and determination in each other's eyes.

"Thank you, Secretary Luo!" they said in unison.

Luo Xiang waved a hand: "No need to thank me; if you want to thank someone, thank your own perseverance. Remember, handling a case requires evidence and procedure—don't let oversights creep in because you're rushing for results. I'll be waiting for your good news."

After saying that, he picked up his coat, turned, and walked out of the meeting room.

Watching Luo Xiang's retreating back, Yang Qing got excited to the point of losing composure: "Show-off, this is great! Teacher Luo has stated his position—now we can go all out in the investigation!"

"Nonsense, Teacher Luo's stance has always been clear."

Lin Dongfan lit a cigarette.

Then he slowly said: "Tomorrow Shi Liantang will come to Gold Stream County; then you can exchange opinions with him. Your Provincial Department task force and the Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission will work together, and as soon as possible figure out the entire corruption network."

"Fu Xinping's superior is Executive Vice Mayor Meng Qinghe—are you sure Shi Liantang dares to investigate someone surnamed Meng?" Yang Qing asked, laughing.

Lin Dongfan laughed: "What's there to fear? Old Shi hasn't hesitated to take on deputy department-level officials before. In this regard, he not only has experience, but also the courage."