Chapter 887: With three lines in hand, I fear nothing

As Zheng Congwen's words fell silent, the meeting room fell into a deathly silence.

Needless to say, Zheng Congwen's accusation was harsh enough—charges like torture for confession, abusing power for personal gain, and retaliatory strikes; slapping any of those labels on someone would be enough to land them in hot water.

Shi Liantang's face darkened, he was about to speak, but Lin Dongfan stopped him with a glance.

Lin Dongfan set down his teacup, smiling as he looked at the outspoken Zheng Congwen: "Political Commissar Zheng, you just said Gao Yicheng tortured for confession—do you have any evidence?"

Zheng Congwen met his gaze without flinching.

"Mayor Lin, Huang Jintang has injuries—that's evidence. As for whether Gao Yicheng laid a hand on him, we'll know once the medical report comes out."

Lin Dongfan laughed.

"Does an injury automatically mean torture for confession? Political Commissar Zheng, you're a veteran public security officer—you should know: suspects often get injured during arrest or self-harm; it's common. On what basis do you conclude that Gao Yicheng deliberately inflicted it? Do you have proof that Gao Yicheng used violence against the suspect during interrogation?"

"……!!!"

Zheng Congwen was stunned by the question.

Lin Dongfan gave him no chance to catch his breath: "Besides, you just kept saying that municipal leaders were using public power to retaliate against Huang Jintang, helping the Mortal Group seek private gain. Political Commissar Zheng, I lay this out today—if you have evidence, produce it now; if not, it's slander!"

Finally, he suddenly intensified his tone, causing Zheng Congwen's face to change abruptly.

Zheng Congwen collected himself, then replied with smooth words: "Mayor Lin, I'm merely raising a reasonable doubt—if there are doubts, shouldn't people be allowed to speak?"

"Reasonable doubt?"

Lin Dongfan gave a cold smile: "Are those words you just spoke reasonable doubt? Using public power to retaliate, abusing authority for personal gain—what kind of nature is that? Without evidence, how can you randomly slap those labels on people? You're overthinking—why not take that hat and put it on yourself, instead of shrinking back?"

"……!!!"

Zheng Congwen opened his mouth, but the words retreated back into his gut; not shrinking back was impossible, and in that moment he truly understood the saying "even a goddamn gun shoots the bird that sticks its head out."

Just as Zheng Congwen was embarrassed to the point of digging his toes into the ground.

The grim-faced Wang Qigang suddenly took on the role of mediator: "Comrade Dongfan, Old Zheng is just stating the facts—why are you getting so worked up?"

"Secretary Wang, am I worked up?"

At this moment, Fan Ye truly didn't resemble Secretary Dakang from the series In the Name of the People.

Fan Ye was genuinely not agitated; his face even broke into a pleased smile, as he loved watching the "main cannon" step down and pretend to be a mediator.

Fan Ye said: "One thing I find strange: Huang Jintang brought people to block the construction site, injured Ye Jiaxuan, and operated a bulldozer to demolish buildings—these facts are clear. Political Commissar Zheng doesn't talk about Huang Jintang's issues, but instead attacks law enforcement personnel. I'd like to ask: is he upholding the law, or trying to get Huang Jintang off the hook?"

As soon as those words were spoken, Zheng Congwen's face turned the color of pig liver.

Executive Meng Qinghe hurried to smooth things over: "Mayor Lin, Old Zheng doesn't mean that……"

"Then what does he mean?" Lin Dongfan turned his head to stare at Meng Qinghe: "Deputy Mayor Meng, do you want to act as his interpreter?"

"……!!!"

Meng Qinghe was left speechless, choked up.

Wang Qigang's face also turned extremely ugly; he hadn't expected Lin Dongfan to be so skilled at retorting—one person taking on three, yet still leaving everyone speechless.

But the more this happened, the more they needed to suppress Lin Dongfan's arrogant arrogance.

"Comrade Dongfan."

Wang Qigang adopted a calm tone: "Don't stray from the issue; today's main topic is the resumption of work at Cloud Peak Mountain Villa."

Upon hearing that, Lin Dongfan couldn't help but laugh again, thinking, "You damn shameless bastard!"

When your mad dogs run wild biting people, you sit here playing mute; now I casually whip them, hurting your dog, and you jump out claiming I've deviated from the agenda.

Fine, I'll play along and stay on track—killing dogs isn't urgent either.

Thinking of that……

Lin Dongfan said: "The resumption of work at Cloud Peak Mountain Villa was originally proceeding smoothly. Then Huang Jintang suddenly jumped out, testing the law and causing trouble, disrupting the progress. After Huang Jintang was arrested, his brother Huang Jingrong jumped out, using legal means to obstruct the resumption. Why do these two brothers dare to sing a different tune? Everyone here knows the answer."

"Don't stray from the issue."

Speaking of what everyone knows, the sensitive Wang Qigang immediately brought the discussion back on track.

Wang Qigang directly asked: "All I want to know is the result—give me a clear answer: when exactly can work resume?"

"I can't give you a specific time for this," Lin Dongfan said.

This seemed to be exactly what Wang Qigang wanted; he gave a cold smile: "Since you took office in Wuzhou, the Cloud Peak Mountain Villa project has been under your charge."

During this period, the Municipal Party Committee has issued multiple directives regarding these matters.

Yet you have refused to cooperate with the Municipal Party Committee's work.

And now you're adopting this attitude!

Since you regard my Municipal Party Committee bureau as a trivial ornament and don't want to heed its commands, go ahead and report your work to the Provincial Party Committee yourself.

Wang Qigang's words aren't just empty anger—they're a blatant, outright criticism!

The implication is criticism of Lin Dongfan for acting autocratically, being stubborn and arbitrary, extremely domineering—having no regard for organization or discipline.

This shifted the entire meeting's tone instantly to personal criticism of Lin Dongfan.

Fortunately, few dared to speak out and criticize.

Faced with the surrounding pairs of "watching tigers fight from the mountain" eyes, Lin Dongfan smiled naturally and bluntly replied to Wang Qigang: "Since Secretary Wang believes all problems stem from me, no amount of explanation would be extra. Fine, you needn't trouble yourself—I'll personally go to the Provincial Party Committee to explain."

Saying that, Lin Dongfan rose and walked away, leaving behind a shocking figure.

This aloof, unruly scene truly left everyone present stunned, especially Wang Qigang, whose mind became a muddled mess—how could this damn thing not defend itself?

In Wang Qigang's original script—the more Lin Dongfan defended himself, the more problems would be exposed; seize any loophole, and you could press Lin Dongfan to the floor!

But he didn't realize that Lin Dongfan had seen through his little trick at a glance.

Fan Ye's fearlessness this time doesn't rely on family background, but on holding three cards—each a path he meticulously planned and laid out himself.

The first card is in Baiyue Province.

Yang Qing over there has already locked onto the evidence implicating Zhou Zheng in the case. The wound on Zhou Zheng's head matches the ashtray from Zhao Linlin's home. Currently, Yang Qing is interrogating Zhou Zheng.

As long as Zhou Zheng speaks up, Zheng Congwen won't be able to escape!

The second card is in the detention center.

Now, Xu Jialiang has been forced into a dead end.

In order not to become cannon fodder, the helpless Xu Jialiang will likely set aside his pride and ask Gao Yicheng for advice, requesting this old partner to point out a clear path.

Given Gao Yicheng's personality, he will surely teach Xu Jialiang how to see the situation clearly.

The third card is in the court.

Fang Xiaoqian is an extremely intelligent woman; she knows exactly which way the wind blows and which path to take, her mind is like a clear mirror, and at critical moments she will never fail.

If nothing unexpected happens, Fang Xiaoqian will likely personally do the ideological work on Huang Jinrong.

Urge Huang Jinrong to withdraw the lawsuit!

If Huang Jinrong does not withdraw the lawsuit, then Fang Xiaoqian will certainly not show any mercy; she will handle it strictly and directly press Huang Jinrong to the floor.

This lawsuit, Huang Jinrong cannot win; no one can obstruct the resumption of work at Cloudtop Mountain Villa.