Chapter 270

Lin Dongfan

Luo Xiang was discussing with Chief Qi the arrest of Gao Lu, but since Chief Qi insisted on needing an 'unavoidable' reason, the atmosphere at the scene reached an impasse, and Xu Liangyuan, sitting nearby, couldn't get a word in.

Section Chief

It wasn't just about having solid evidence proving that the ethylene warehouse explosion was indeed orchestrated by Gao Lu behind the scenes; one also needed full confidence to intimidate Gao Peng.

Jianglan Province

This matter gave Luo Xiang a headache; he wanted to arrest Gao Lu but didn't want to bear any risk—where in the world could there be such an easy thing?

Luo Xiang forced himself to analyze: 'Shi Xiongje, who blew up the warehouse, has confessed, saying he was acting on Gao Lu's orders. Moreover, Zhao Lianyue, director of the High-Tech Zone Management Committee, and Qian Mu ye, of the High-Tech Zone Public Security Branch, and other implicated personnel have all been caught one after another. With the evidence solid, does Gao Peng still dare to high-handedly protect his sister? I don't think so.'

"Secretary Luo, Gao Peng is no small fry; he is Jiang O·00008." Chief Qi solemnly emphasized Gao Peng's important position in the province.

Luo Xiang smiled helplessly: "Even 008 has to obey the law; Nanzhou isn't the Gao family's Nanzhou."

"Secretary Luo, although you say that, we can't do things this way." Chief Qi, speaking with conviction, indicated the province's stance: "Now, Provincial Committee Secretary Jiang only says he wants to give the public an explanation, without saying he wants to arrest Gao Lu. Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Sun, as well as Provincial Procurator General Liu, are also being vague on this matter."

Chief Qi's various concerns also plunged Luo Xiang into deep thought.

Since leaving teaching to enter politics up to now, Luo Xiang's political experience is still less than a year; previously he thought that as long as there was a legal basis, anything in the world could be done.

Now he suddenly realized he was a bit naive—at least, officialdom's affairs aren't that simple.

Given the current situation, he belatedly realized: the Provincial Committee Secretary Jiang sending Chief Qi to Nanzhou seems merely intended to warn Gao Peng, not to take action against him.

Qian Mu Ye

Secretary Luo

If Gao Peng were to fall, it would very likely implicate other provincial figures; that would inevitably damage the political ecosystem of Jianglan Province, causing imbalance.

Secretary Sun

During Secretary Jiang's term, if a large number of provincial-ministerial level officials in Jianglan Province were to fall one after another.

How will colleagues in the province view Secretary Jiang? How will superiors view him? Who in the future would dare to work with him?

Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission

Provincial Procuratorate

Moreover, Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Sun and Provincial Procurator General Liu, these provincial political and legal heavyweights clearly know the ropes as well, so each of them is being vague.

Supreme Procuratorate's Anti-corruption General Bureau

Provincial Department Special Case Group

Just then, City Bureau's Xu Liangyuan suddenly got up enthusiastically to greet: "Section Chief Lin, you've come." Luo Xiang looked up and saw Lin Dongfan walking into the meeting room.

Nanzhou Political and Legal Affairs Commission

Luo Xiang turned his head to look at Qi Ting's reaction.

Qi Ting said with a smile, "Section Chief Lin is truly young and promising—in just over a year, you've gone from the Nanzhou Political and Legal Affairs Commission to the Provincial Anti-Corruption Bureau, then to the Anti-Corruption General Bureau of the Supreme Procuratorate, your promotion speed breaking the province's record."

Although those words were pleasant to hear.

But Qi Ting did not stand up to greet Lin Dongfan like Xu Liangyuan did; instead, he sat in his chair like a big shot, and in terms of administrative rank, he indeed had that qualification.

Lin Dongfan pulled out a chair and sat opposite the conference table, then gave a meaningful smile: "Qi Ting only sees my promotion, not that I've been digging up people's ancestral graves and smashing their ancestral homes under pressure."

Otherwise, how could you be called a notable Section Chief Lin? You've done what everyone wants to do but dares not. Qi Ting's smile was not fake; on the contrary, it showed quite a bit of candidness.

Lin Dongfan said, "Let's get back to the point, Qi Ting. Our anti-corruption task force has already grasped the criminal evidence of Gao Lu, and we can hand it over to your Provincial Department task force at any time. Now, shouldn't you also take a step forward? While the scenery is so uniquely good, arrest everyone who should be arrested."

"The scenery is uniquely good here? I haven't seen it."

In the midst of talking and laughing, Qi Ting turned his head to look left and right.

Indeed, there was no scenery to speak of in the meeting room; whether it was Luo Xiang sitting to his left or Xu Liangyuan sitting to his right, both wore solemn expressions.

The only pleasant scenery was the standing air conditioner by the wall, continuously blowing cold air, providing a cooling effect for this tense meeting room.

Qi Ting then joked, "Section Chief Lin, haven't you already arrested everyone who should be arrested? There's nothing left for me to do."

"Qi Ting really knows how to joke."

Lin Dongfan really didn't expect that Qi Ting had also learned to play dumb.

It seems that calming pill isn't working well.

Didn't wake up your big sniper!

Lin Dongfan asked with a meaningful smile, "If I am determined tonight to arrest Gao Lu no matter what, Qi Ting, are you planning to stand by or to suit up and join the fight?"

Upon hearing that, Qi Ting's smile instantly became much more embarrassed.

Qi Ting said frankly, "Your father-in-law's license plate is Jiang O·00009, and Gao Lu's older brother's license plate is Jiang O·00008; you need to think clearly, the province may not want to see left and right fighting each other."

The implication is that the province has its own will, and the Gao family conglomerate is a no-go zone.

This left Lin Dongfan quite speechless.

He thought, "Even though I'm now an imperial envoy, the General Bureau sent me to the locality to handle the case; do I still need to look at the local officials' faces to act?"

Truly laughable!

Since you, Qi Ting, have concerns, I'll let you open your eyes and feel the power of the red genealogy.

Lin Dongfan took out his phone.

And he made a shushing gesture to everyone present, saying, "I'll make a call." Then he placed the phone on the table, dialed Lin Zhenhua's number, and deliberately turned on the speakerphone.

The call was quickly connected.

A steady voice came from the other end: "Dongfan, why did you suddenly think to call me today? Have you encountered obstacles at work?"

Qi Ting: "……!!!"

Luo Xiang: "……!!!"

Xu Liangyuan: "……!!!"

Upon hearing that voice, the three of them were instantly shocked, sweatdropping.

Given their current ranks, although they had no chance to speak with Lin Zhenhua; but having watched the News Broadcast, they recognized his voice immediately.

What relationship does this kid Lin Dongfan have with Lin Zhenhua?

He can actually get through to Lin Zhenhua directly.

How terrifying!

The three looked at Lin Dongfan as if he were a monster, all startled with their hearts racing, especially Qi Ting, who gazed at Lin Dongfan full of doubt, not even blinking.

Lin Dongfan, smiling at the phone on the table, said: "There's something I'd like to ask for instructions: if one day our project team needs to take action against Gao Peng, do we need to first seek approval from the Central before acting?"

"In principle, approval is needed, but we must also analyze the specific situation; under special circumstances, we can first detain the person and then seek approval," Lin Zhenhua replied.

Lin Dongfan smiled: "I understand."

"Is that all?" came a doubtful voice from the phone.

Lin Dongfan replied: "Yeah, that's it."

The phone then conveyed Lin Zhenhua's admonition: "Handle work matters confidently—do whatever needs to be done, without any worries. Also, when you have time, give old man a call. He's been missing you yesterday, saying you haven't called all day, and when you return he'll give you a talking-to."

"Got it, let's leave it at that."

Lin Dongfan hung up first, utterly failing to treat Lin Zhenhua as a leader.

This terrifying scene.

It also left Qi Ting and the others speechless.

Qi Ting, who had been sitting like a big shot in the chair, now jumped up nervously, put on a smile, and asked Lin Dongfan: "Director Lin, are you from the Jingcheng Lin family?"

Now it wasn't just Qi Ting who cared about this question; Luo Xiang and Xu Liangjiu, too, gazed at Lin Dongfan in puzzlement, waiting silently for the truth.

Especially his former mentor Luo Xiang, who simply couldn't figure out at which point he had misjudged.

Back then, Lin Dongfan, while studying at Jianglan Zhengfa University, was merely a poor wretch who couldn't even afford a meal; today, how did this kid end up becoming a relative of Lin Zhenhua?

Unbelievable, truly unbelievable!