Chapter 1337: Treating Me Like a Monkey!

After hanging up the phone with Tan Zonghe,

not long after,

Zhang Xianzu received a text message from an unknown number.

"The stuff is in the blue trash can on the south side of the abandoned factory on Huoyang Street in Dongcheng, Xiyang City."

Zhang Xianzu realized this must be a text from Geng Cong!

He thought to himself, Geng Cong is truly cautious enough.

After all, it was three million; Zhang Xianzu still had to get the money back.

He drove alone for over an hour and arrived at the destination.

This factory had been abandoned for a long time; even though Zhang Xianzu was extremely bold, a chill still crept into his heart.

He quickly found the blue trash can on the south side of the factory and, sure enough, discovered a duffel bag inside.

He pulled the zipper open to look, and was instantly stunned!

Because inside was not cash, but stacks of waste paper cut from newspapers!

Zhang Xianzu's first reaction was that he had been played by Zheng Shaokang.

He slammed the duffel bag onto the ground fiercely and cursed, "Zheng Shaokang, you son of a bitch, treating me like a monkey!"

Immediately, he took out his phone and dialed Geng Cong's number.

After the signal went out, a musical melody came from behind him to the side.

In the originally quiet space, the ringtone suddenly blared, scaring him out of his wits.

He was calling Geng Cong's number, so why was there a phone ringtone nearby?

Before he could react, a figure walked out from inside the factory building, holding a mobile phone in their hand; the ringtone was coming from that very phone.

Zhang Xianzu cut the call, and the ringtone stopped accordingly!

He understood in an instant that what the other party was holding was actually Geng Cong's phone.

"Who are you? How is Mayor Geng's phone in your hands?"

"My name is Zheng Shaokang, Deputy Director of the Xiyang City Public Security Bureau. Mayor Geng is currently cooperating with our investigation, and his phone has been temporarily requisitioned by us!"

Zhang Xianzu suddenly realized that the person before him was the very culprit who had arrested his older brother and second brother.

"So it was you, Zheng Shaokang! What is the meaning of this? You took my money and didn't do the job, and you're trying to fool me with waste paper? Do you really think I'm a pushover, and aren't you afraid that I'll turn around and report you?"

A cold sneer appeared at the corner of Zheng Shaokang's mouth, "The Zhang Family Three Brothers—the eldest is cunning, the second is vicious, and the third is overbearing; it really matches the outside world's assessment of you. I have already turned in the three million. This money is evidence of your attempted bribery of me."

Zhang Xianzu's eyes widened, his gaze spitting fire, "Zheng Shaokang, you actually dare to play me. I'll fight you to the death."

Having said that, he reached toward his waist, where the outline of a holster was revealed at the hem of his suit.

He drew a pistol and skillfully pulled back the safety catch.

He aimed the muzzle directly at Zheng Shaokang!

Zheng Shaokang was startled and hurriedly performed a leap and dove to the ground!

Just as he pulled the trigger, with a bang, the sound of a gunshot rang out!

Zhang Xianzu only felt a spray of blood splash before his eyes, his finger instantly became uncontrollable, and a sharp, stinging pain came from his shoulder blade!

—A large-caliber bullet had struck him.

Only then did he realize with a shock that he had been ambushed.

At this moment, a group of police officers rushed out and surrounded him tightly.

"Don't move, put down the gun in your hand."

Zhang Xianzu knew that struggling at this moment was meaningless, so he had no choice but to throw away the gun in his hand.

Immediately, police officers rushed over to pick up the pistol,

and others circled to his side and pinned him to the ground.

Zheng Shaokang felt a sense of relief and dialed Jiang Jing's phone number.

"Mayor Jiang, Zhang Xianzu has been successfully captured by us. He actually pulled out a gun at the scene, attempting to attack our staff. Fortunately, we were well-prepared and took him down in one fell swoop."

"Zhang Xianzu is actually this fierce! Thank you all for your hard work. In the subsequent arrest operations, you must pay attention to safety," Jiang Jing said in a deep voice.

Zheng Shaokang said softly, "Understood, Mayor Jiang."

After hanging up the phone with Zheng Shaokang, Jiang Jing composed herself and then dialed the office phone of Municipal Party Secretary Gong Weimin.

"Gong, I have an important matter that I need to report to you in person. Are you available now?"

Gong Weimin said, "I am free now. I'll wait for you in my office."

A few minutes later, Gong Weimin heard a knock on the door and called out for them to come in.

Jiang Jing pushed the door open and walked in.

Gong Weimin called his Secretary, "Make a cup of tea for Mayor Jiang."

Jiang Jing sat on the sofa with a rather serious expression,

and after the Secretary poured the tea and left, she placed a document by Gong Weimin's side.

"Gong, this is a report submitted by Yechuan County regarding a criminal gang in Xiyang."

Gong Weimin picked up the materials, feeling somewhat surprised, because he was not unfamiliar with this criminal gang; the primary culprit was Zhang Xianguang from Wenyang.

Gong Weimin had eaten with Zhang Xianguang before; it was introduced by Wenyang Mayor Tan Zonghe at the time.

Zhang Xianguang had a very heavy underworld air, and Gong Weimin did not like him.

However, in many situations, one also needs to borrow the strength of such people.

Gong Weimin finished reading the materials and said softly, "Zhang Xianguang is an entrepreneur from Wenyang. I have had some contact with him before, and he does not seem like such a heinous person. Of course, perhaps my understanding is not deep enough."

Jiang Jing sighed, "There are some details in the materials that have not been written clearly. Zhang Xianguang's younger brother, Zhang Xianzu, has been operating in the shadows, hoping to help Zhang Xianguang escape punishment by bribing public security personnel. Many people have been pleading for Zhang Xianguang these past few days. This is no longer as simple as just being involved with the underworld. The problems in Wenyang are very serious; it has reached the point of being riddled with holes."

Gong Weimin frowned, "If there are problems, they must be handled. However, it is not as serious as you say! Mayor Jiang, as the officials in charge, we must control the influence of these matters. Once problems are overly exposed, it easily triggers social unrest..."

Through this probing, Jiang Jing had basically confirmed that Gong Weimin did not want to escalate this matter.

He said in a deep voice, "There is one more thing I must report to you. During the process of arresting Zhang Xianzu today, he actually pulled out a firearm and fired at our case officers."

Upon hearing "firearm," Gong Weimin narrowed his eyes, "If the situation is true, then it must be investigated thoroughly."

Jiang Jing sighed, "The evidence of the crimes of the Zhang Family Three Brothers is basically confirmed. This matter involves government personnel. I would like to discuss with you how these personnel should be handled."

Gong Weimin remained calm, "Is there evidence pointing to government personnel?"

Jiang Jing nodded, "After Zhang Xianguang was arrested, Wenyang City Vice Mayor and Public Security Bureau Chief Geng Cong has been running around everywhere trying to help Zhang Xianguang.

He even instigated Zhang Xianzu to take out three million to bribe the case officers.

In addition, according to our investigation, Geng Cong did this under the instructions of Tan Zonghe."

Gong Weimin finally understood at this moment that Jiang Jing's true target was actually Tan Zonghe.

Combined with the current situation, he knew clearly in his heart that it was no longer realistic to try to protect Tan Zonghe!

Especially since Zhang Xianzu pulled a gun to resist arrest at the scene; anyone who dared to protect the Zhang Family Three Brothers at this time would undoubtedly be acting openly as an umbrella for black-evil forces.

Gong Weimin adjusted his emotions and ordered in a firm tone, "Mayor Jiang, this case must be treated with high importance.

Since it has been determined that the Zhang Family Three Brothers are a black-evil force gang, we must strike decisively and completely eradicate them.

Furthermore, all government personnel involved with the three brothers must be held accountable according to the law, without any leniency."

Jiang Jing finally received the answer he wanted,

"Thank you for your support, Gong.

The Zhang Family Three Brothers have operated in Wenyang City for many years, and their network of connections is deeply intertwined.

If local personnel from Wenyang City are allowed to handle the case, it will be easily interfered with, and it will be difficult to guarantee the impartiality of the case.

I suggest deploying the public security forces of Yechuan County to enter Wenyang City to handle the case!

Only in this way can we uncover the truth and round up all the personnel involved in one fell swoop."

Gong Weimin said expressionlessly, "Proceed according to your request."