Chapter 578

Lin Dongfan claims that it's Section Chief Peng of the Supreme Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau who wants to talk to Lv Yizhi, but everyone present is no fool—who doesn't know that Peng Tianhua takes Lin Dongfan as his leader?

Peng Tianhua (glossary)

He turned to Song Changeng, his voice heavy and solemn: "Comrade Secretary Song! Look, Comrade Lin Dongfan merely based on some groundless subjective speculation wants to take coercive measures against me, this Executive Vice Governor! What kind of nature is this? This is a serious procedural violation! It's a brutal trampling of organizational principles!"

Wu Changsheng (glossary)

G Xiansheng (glossary)

Song Changeng's first thought was: If Provincial Party Committee Secretary Wang were here, facing this situation, would he adopt a hands-off attitude and just watch Lin Dongfan take Lv Yizhi away?

Section Chief Peng (glossary)

First, Secretary Wang appears neutral on the surface, but his stance is actually clear; the anti-corruption campaign that took place in Haishan earlier is a living example; as long as Lin Dongfan has a demand, Secretary Wang will fully support him.

Section Chief (glossary)

As the investigation deepens, it now points to Lv Yizhi; in plain words, Lv Yizhi is already at the end of his rope. Secretary Wang will surely go with the flow on this matter; it's impossible for him to oppose the central authority.

Song Changgeng

If blame is to be assigned, blame him alone; there's no excuse for hiring assassins to attack Lin Dongfan! This is an extremely foolish act; if Lin Dongfan were dead, who could remain unscathed?

Now Lin Dongfan himself is suppressing this matter and not reporting it to the central authority; essentially he wants to save some face for the Baiyue Provincial Party Committee.

Chen Gang

By then, whether it's Provincial Party Committee Secretary Wang or his Political and Legal Affairs Commissioner Song, everyone will inevitably face criticism! Lin Zhenhua is no clay Buddha; he will surely fly into a rage.

Fan Ye

Song Changeng also had fewer reservations; he decisively retorted: "Old Lv, Comrade Lin Dongfan just made it clear that it's Section Chief Peng of the Supreme Procuratorate's Anti-Corruption Bureau who wants to talk to you. The decision on this matter lies with the Supreme Procuratorate, not with our Baiyue Province. I suggest you stay calm and cooperate as much as possible with the investigation."

Upon hearing these words from Song Changeng, Lv Yizhi's last glimmer of hope was completely extinguished.

Song Changeng not only failed to stop Lin Dongfan, but he even brought out the "Supreme Procuratorate" as a shield. This is no longer tacit permission for Lin Dongfan to do as he pleases; it's an open taking of sides.

Lv Yizhi's face turned from green to white, his chest heaving violently, but years of experience in officialdom enabled him to suppress the anger that was almost bursting out.

Supreme Procuratorate Anti-Corruption Bureau

He took a deep breath, strove to keep his voice steady, but that icy hatred still seeped out from between his teeth: "Good, very good! Secretary Song, I will obey the organization's arrangements!"

Central

Central Discipline Inspection Commission

Hundred Yue Province

These words sound righteous and proper, but they are actually full of threat.

He is warning Lin Dongfan, and also reminding everyone present: he, Lv Yizhi, is not someone without backing! His words, inside and out, betray the resentment of a gentleman who believes revenge can wait ten years.

But it's pointless; Master Fan enjoys seeing him in this desperate, cornered state.

Lin Dongfan calmly made a gesture of invitation, then coldly issued the final order: "Deputy Provincial Lv, please! Don't force me to call the prosecutors to come and take you out of the Anti-Corruption Bureau."

"Hmph!"

Lv Yizhi let out an angry cold snort; Song Changeng watched coldly from the side. Meanwhile Chen Gang was as silent as a cicada in winter, secretly relieved that he had timely straightened his stance.

Lv Yizhi!

A high-ranking deputy provincial official, being summoned for a mandatory talk by Lin Dongfan, bypassing all procedures!

Once this news spread, it quickly shocked the whole province; a tense atmosphere as if a storm were about to break hung over the province, making many feel as if sitting on pins and needles.

Especially Wang Daochen's secretary, Wu Changsheng.

Wu Changsheng hastily contacted G Xiansheng, asking G Xiansheng to help arrange an exit route. He was truly frightened, not daring to stay another moment.

In the end, he failed to reach G Xiansheng, and didn't know where the problem lay.

This matter left Wu Changsheng panicking.

Nowadays many in the province are speculating that Lv Yizhi, having been summoned this time, will likely be placed under detention.

In other words, once you go to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, don't even think about coming out.

Um...

Everyone guessed right—Old Peng really knows how to play this time!

Under normal circumstances, such talks are usually just warnings, and people are released after the talk. But Peng Tianhua doesn't want to let him go; he wants to take down Lv Yizhi in one go. So, when Lin Dongfan brought Lv Yizhi to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Peng Tianhua didn't immediately go talk to him, but instead resorted to delay tactics.

Just leave Lv Yizhi there, ignoring him.

Stalling for time!

Planning to wait until Lin Dongfan finishes interrogating Jiang Lin and obtains a statement unfavorable to Lv Yizhi, then go and cuff Lv Yizhi and arrest him outright.

Doing this also effectively prevents Lv Yizhi from fleeing.

Meanwhile.

Wu Changsheng, unable to contact G Xiansheng, saw no hope of escape and did not want to sit and wait for death.

That night, not seeing Lv Yizhi released home, Wu Changsheng quickly wrote a complaint letter in Lv Yizhi's name to the Z Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supreme Procuratorate.

Trying to buy Lv Yizhi a bit of breathing space.

Accusing Peng Tianhua of blindly following Lin Dongfan, being undisciplined and lawless, and using his position as head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau's special task force to assist Lin Dongfan in retaliation.

The next morning.

Li Mingtang, commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, was also summoned by superiors! To clean up after Master Fan, Li Mingtang is a professional; even if displeased, he must endure.

After being scolded, Li Mingtang turned around and booked a flight, personally heading to Baiyue Province.

"Oh my, Commissioner, what wind blew you here? You didn't even give a heads-up before coming; otherwise I'd have to go to the airport to meet you."

In the hall of the Baiyue Province Anti-Corruption Bureau, Lin Dongfan greeted with a smile.

Li Mingtang, dressed in formal attire, stepped forward politely to shake hands: "I heard someone in their thirties still needs others to wipe their backside; how can such a person be so shameless?"

Li Mingtang appeared cheerful and chatty, but the moment he shook Lin Dongfan's hand, he secretly exerted force underneath.

Trying to cause Lin Dongfan a bit of pain.

Unexpectedly overestimating the strength in his own wrist, he saw Lin Dongfang shamelessly say, 'Who? So shameless!' and also returned the grip.

In an instant, Li Mingtang furrowed his brows, feeling his right hand as if clamped tightly by a strong, vigorous tiger's vise, his bones almost crushed.

Li Mingtang hastily pulled his hand back.

Rubbing his sore right hand, he gave Lin Dongfang a white-eyed stare: 'Where's your office? Lead the way.' There are too many people welcoming him here; it's not suitable to openly antagonize.

Lin Dongfang gave a light smile, gesturing with an inviting hand: 'Please, this way. The premium tea, nine ninety including postage, has already been brewed for you.'