Chapter 1335: This is really a misunderstanding!

Geng Cong dialed Zheng Shaokang's number again.

This time!

Zheng Shaokang answered the phone.

"Mayor Geng, may I ask what the matter is?"

Geng Cong felt a sense of relief, "Deputy Director Zheng, you finally answered my call. I won't beat around the bush; I am here to inquire about the case of Zhang Xianguang. Zhang Xianguang is a well-known entrepreneur in our Wenyang. He was arrested by people from the Yechuan County Public Security Bureau. Our city leaders are very concerned about him, so they asked me to come and ask about the progress of the case."

Zheng Shaokang secretly thought that Geng Cong's logic was meticulous and watertight.

He sighed, "Mayor Jiang is very concerned about this case. I can only say this much. I hope you can understand."

Geng Cong's heart skipped a beat, and he said softly, "Deputy Director Zheng, of course I understand you. But, in our line of work, we still need to have a bit of human touch. If you can make things convenient, someone will remember your kindness."

Zheng Shaokang feigned hesitation, "The necessary procedures must still be followed. Don't worry, Mayor Geng, I will keep your request in mind and try my best not to make things difficult for you."

Seeing that Zheng Shaokang's tone had softened, Geng Cong sneered inwardly; as expected, Zheng Shaokang wanted to use this matter to secure benefits for himself.

"Deputy Director Zheng, I didn't expect you to be so reasonable. Zhang Xianguang's younger brother would like to pay you a visit."

Zheng Shaokang frowned and refused, "Mayor Geng, do not let him come to see me directly. The situation is special, and many people are watching me; it is easy for problems to arise."

Geng Cong secretly thought that Zheng Shaokang was truly cautious, "Rest assured, I will have him act low-key. By the way, does Yechuan County need to be notified as well?"

Zheng Shaokang said confidently, "I am very familiar with Tang Ye, and Han Hu is my old subordinate. I will arrange it."

Geng Cong hung up on Zheng Shaokang and contacted Zhang Xianzu.

"I have already contacted Zheng Shaokang. You arrange for someone to give him the money in a relatively discreet way."

Zhang Xianzu's mood eased quite a bit, "Sure enough, this man surnamed Zheng has no good intentions; he wants me to bleed a little. If he had said so earlier, it would have been fine. Why make it so troublesome, leaving people terrified and restless?"

Geng Cong secretly thought that in Zhang Xianzu's eyes, he and Zheng Shaokang were probably both corrupt elements who only cared about money.

At this moment, Geng Cong felt a sense of sorrow.

Because he once had ideals and sentiments, but due to various factors, he had embarked on a path that went against his original intentions.

"Stop talking so much nonsense. Go and make the arrangements quickly!"

"Very well, Mayor Geng."

Zhang Xianzu returned to his residence and opened the safe in the basement.

Stacks of cash were placed inside the safe.

Zhang Xianzu first took out five million, thought about it, and put two million back.

He calculated to himself that one million to save one person—his eldest brother, second brother, and sister-in-law, that made three million, which should be more than enough.

As for the fact that he told Geng Cong he had prepared five million, if he gave a discount, Geng Cong probably wouldn't know.

Zhang Xianzu had someone check into a hotel in Xiyang.

Then, wearing a trench coat, a baseball cap, and a mask, fully armed, he carried a suitcase and walked into the room.

He opened the room's safe and put the money inside.

After finishing everything, Zhang Xianzu went to the Municipal Public Security Bureau and handed an envelope containing the room card and the safe's password to the guard at the sentry box.

Zheng Shaokang soon received a call from the guard.

Afterward, he followed the room card to the hotel room.

He went to the safe, entered the password, and with a mechanical whirring sound, the safe door opened.

Cash was placed inside the safe.

Zheng Shaokang secretly thought that Zhang Laosan was truly wealthy.

He threw the cash into an empty suitcase he had prepared and then left the hotel.

When Zheng Shaokang left the hotel, a man sitting in the corner of the lobby dialed Zhang Xianzu's phone.

"Third Boss, the target has already left the hotel with the money."

A satisfied smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Xianzu's mouth, "Understood. Did you take any photos?"

The man said, "Don't worry, I took photos."

Zhang Xianzu nodded slightly, thinking to himself, now his eldest brother and the others are saved!

If Zheng Shaokang still doesn't release them, the photos will be evidence!

……

The next morning.

Geng Cong received a call from Zheng Shaokang.

"Mayor Geng, do you have time to come to the City Bureau today? Let's chat, and by the way, we can hand the people over to you."

Geng Cong secretly thought that Zheng Shaokang was a decent person; he did things once he took the money.

"Very well, I will set off immediately and will be there shortly."

Zheng Shaokang waited personally at the entrance of the police station, grabbed Geng Cong's arm, and said with a smile, "Mayor Geng, come to my office for a cup of tea first."

Geng Cong said with a smile, "Deputy Director Zheng is too enthusiastic. Fine, I'll taste your tea."

They walked into the Deputy Director's office.

Geng Cong saw a suitcase placed on the table at a glance and felt somewhat surprised.

Zheng Shaokang poured a cup of tea for Geng Cong and laughed, "Mayor Geng, you really have ability. A few words from you, and you've made me rich."

Geng Cong smiled, "Deputy Director Zheng, don't be a stranger."

Seeing the suitcase placed on the coffee table, Zheng Shaokang poured the money out, "I am a person who follows the rules; this money, we will split it in half. There is a total of three million, one million five hundred thousand belongs to you."

Geng Cong was stunned; Zhang Xianzu had agreed to give Zheng Shaokang five million, but in the end, he only gave three million.

This guy was also someone who said one thing and did another; his stature was still a bit smaller than his eldest brother's.

Furthermore, Zheng Shaokang was quite bold, daring to split this money with him in his own office.

"Deputy Director Zheng, this money is for you; I don't want a single cent." Geng Cong refused with a smile.

Zheng Shaokang feigned anger and said, "If you don't take a single cent, then I won't take this money either."

Geng Cong knew Zheng Shaokang's intentions; this was an attempt to drag him into the water together.

He smiled and said, "Bureau Chief Zheng, there will be plenty of time in the future; this money is for your hard work. How about this, I'll only take ten thousand to put your mind at ease."

After speaking, Geng Cong took the initiative to take a bundle of banknotes from the duffel bag.

Ten thousand was not a small amount.

But in Geng Cong's tone, he looked down on this small sum of money entirely.

Zheng Shaokang smiled, "Mayor Geng, you are still too polite! Let's keep in touch!"

"Easily said, easily said!" Geng Cong thought to himself, from now on, Zheng Shaokang was also someone on the same boat!

Zheng Shaokang zipped up the duffel bag and placed it inside the bookcase.

He walked to the desk and dialed a phone number.

"We have finished discussing things on our end, you can come in now."

Geng Cong looked at Zheng Shaokang strangely, "Bureau Chief Zheng, who are you calling?"

Zheng Shaokang hung up the phone, "You'll know in a moment!"

In a short while, the door was pushed open.

A group of people walked in.

Geng Cong saw a familiar face among the crowd.

Geng Cong was startled, looking at Zheng Shaokang with shock and uncertainty.

"Mayor Jiang, you, why are you here?"

Jiang Jing glanced at Geng Cong, "What? Is it strange for me to appear here?"

At this moment, Geng Cong's left brain and right brain began to fight each other frantically.

How could Mayor Jiang be here?

Could this be a trap?

He wanted to stand up, but his legs went weak, and he had no strength at all...

"Mayor Jiang, it's a misunderstanding, this is truly a misunderstanding!"