Chapter 192: Touching Jiang Jing's Reverse Scale!

Tang Ye reported to Jiang Jing the matter of Wan Ming being forced to "take leave."

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Jing's eyes, and his tone was full of indignation: "These people, they are actually this daring!"

Tang Ye took out an envelope and handed it over: "I found this in the mailbox this morning."

Jiang Jing took the envelope and pulled out the contents; they were over a dozen photographs, and he froze instantly.

The person in the photos was none other than his daughter, Jiang Rou, looking completely different from the high school student Tang Ye had seen at school.

In these photos, Jiang Rou was wearing a crop top, sporting an exaggerated wig, and wearing heavy makeup; she even had a cigarette between her fingers. Judging by the background, it appeared to be a place like a bar.

Jiang Jing was trembling with rage.

A few days ago, he had just received a call from the class teacher, who had tactfully reminded Jiang Jing to pay more attention to his daughter, saying that Jiang Rou had been frequently asking for leave to go out lately and her academic performance had plummeted.

According to his ex-wife's wishes, they would send her to Canada to study once she graduated from high school.

But this relatively permissive style of education had made Jiang Rou's personality increasingly unruly and willful.

Yet, Jiang Jing had never imagined that his daughter's private life would be secretly photographed by someone.

And used as a bargaining chip to threaten him.

These people were truly too arrogant.

They had touched Jiang Jing's weak spot.

And at the same time, they had touched his reverse scale.

As his secretary, Tang Ye had to tell Jiang Jing about this matter.

"Jiang Rou has disappointed me too much." Jiang Jing quickly calmed his emotions and spoke coldly, "These people are really pervasive; they want to threaten me with a few photos? Do they think I'm afraid?"

Tang Ye did not speak.

In this situation, he really could not offer an opinion.

He thought to himself, Mayor Jiang, please don't set a trap for me!

However, Jiang Jing was in urgent need of someone else's advice at that moment and pressed, "Little Tang, what do you think of this matter?"

Tang Ye secretly observed and analyzed Jiang Jing's mood.

At this moment, he was like a machine without emotions.

He secretly marveled that this was the powerful self-control of a bureau-level cadre; even when facing a stormy sea, he could quickly calm down.

"The fact that the other side used such despicable means just goes to show that they are panicked and afraid. In my view, their formation is in chaos. Whether it is framing Wan Ming or threatening you, these actions are irrational."

Jiang Jing nodded slightly and asked again, "Then what do you think should be done now?"

Tang Ye pondered for a moment and said, "Previously, the enemy was in the dark and we were in the light, making investigation extremely difficult. Now that they have started to counterattack, we can take this opportunity to lay out a plan in secret and counter them."

Jiang Jing muttered, "Interesting."

At this time, Tang Ye reminded him, "The meeting time you and Mayor Xiao agreed upon is almost here."

Jiang Jing stood up abruptly, straightened his clothes, and said briefly and forcefully, "Let's go!"

Tang Ye followed behind Jiang Jing, heading toward the mayor's office.

Jin Ming saw Jiang Jing and put on a smile: "Mayor Xiao is currently on a call, please wait a few minutes."

An executive vice mayor and the mayor had an appointment to meet, yet he still had to wait a few minutes?

It was clearly an intentional attempt to embarrass Jiang Jing.

Jiang Jing immediately pulled a long face and said to Jin Ming, "Chief Secretary Jin, your work scheduling is not precise enough. I arrived right on time; Mayor Xiao's work schedule should not have a single minute of deviation."

Jin Ming sensed Jiang Jing's displeasure and hurriedly apologized with a smile: "I will go in and announce you."

A moment later, Jin Ming came out and made a gesture to invite him in: "Mayor Xiao asks you to come in."

Jiang Jing walked into the office, and Jin Ming subsequently brought in a cup of Longjing tea; only after coming out did he greet Tang Ye.

"Tang Secretary, let's find a time for me to organize a gathering and invite everyone to have a meal together." Jin Ming's tone was casual.

Tang Ye put on a flattered look: "Thank you for the invitation, Chief Secretary Jin, I will definitely be there!"

He had not expected Jin Ming to take the initiative to show goodwill.

However, there was an arrogance in the other's tone, and Tang Ye secretly gave a thumbs up to Jin Ming's hypocrisy.

After waiting for half an hour, Jiang Jing finally walked out of the office.

Tang Ye's gaze was sharp, and he paid attention to Jiang Jing's expression.

The conversation with Mayor Xiao had likely not gone as hoped.

He followed closely behind Jiang Jing as he walked out of the office.

Jin Ming immediately pretended to tidy up the office and walked inside.

At this time, Xiao Jingyu's expression was also very ugly.

He called out to Jin Ming, his tone full of displeasure.

"What exactly is Young Master Huang thinking? To actually go and frame a deputy director of the County Public Security Bureau—it is too reckless and lawless!"

Jin Ming was slightly startled upon hearing this and hurriedly explained: "Although Wan Ming is a deputy director of the Tianling County Public Security Bureau, he has repeatedly interfered in affairs outside his jurisdiction, and his actions have no rules to speak of.

Furthermore, stolen goods were found in his office; although he claims to have been framed, we cannot believe his one-sided story.

As far as I know, Wan Ming's interrogation methods during case handling are extremely brutal; the resentment and rejection from the common people and his colleagues were not formed in a single day."

Xiao Jingyu immediately followed up and asked: "And what about using private photos of his daughter to threaten Jiang Jing?"

Jin Ming had not expected Young Master Huang to disregard the rules of the underworld, so after a moment of thought, he replied: "Mayor Jiang has made many enemies; this matter likely involves someone else."

Xiao Jingyu tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, his expression grave, and he said in a low voice: "Jiang Jing is a cadre parachuted down from the province. For now, I have temporarily suppressed this matter. You notify Young Master Huang to properly handle the appeasement work for the victims' families of the Arson Case of Chengguan Street. Also, the procedures for that parking lot are illegal and must be shut down."

Jin Ming felt a chill in his heart.

From Jiang Jing's previous reaction, it was not hard to judge that he would definitely demand that Mayor Xiao find the mastermind behind the scenes.

Yet, Xiao Jingyu had forcefully suppressed the matter.

No wonder Jiang Jing was so furious.

Tang Ye followed Jiang Jing back to the office.

Jiang Jing was so angry that she paced back and forth in the office.

"I really didn't expect Mayor Xiao to oppose a thorough investigation. He advocates prioritizing the stability of the overall situation, letting Chengguan Street come forward to contact the businesses involved and provide compensation to Auntie Cai's family. Let the matter end there."

This solution had long been within Tang Ye's expectations.

Now, Jiang Jing's investigative power was like a tooth that had been pulled, making it difficult to push any deeper.

And the so-called compensation for Auntie Cai was merely a bit of psychological comfort for Jiang Jing.

Tang Ye replied softly, "I will closely follow up on this matter."

Jiang Jing had ultimately underestimated the complexity of the situation in Hanzhou.

She had not expected that Xiao Jingyu would actually adopt such a perfunctory, fence-sitting attitude.

……

Tang Ye headed to the shed by the parking lot to follow up on the subsequent progress.

Seeing Tang Ye arrive, the emotions in Auntie Cai's eyes were complex and hard to discern.

"Tang Secretary, people from Chengguan Street just came over to talk to us. They arranged a place for us to stay and promised to provide corresponding compensation. Furthermore, they said that the person who committed the arson back then has turned themselves in to the City Bureau."

Tang Ye knew clearly in his heart that this was merely an expedient measure taken by the other side to quell the incident.

"It hasn't been easy! Finally, there is an explanation."

Auntie Cai sighed softly and remarked with emotion, "I know Mayor Jiang has already done her best."

Tang Ye understood that Auntie Cai's heart was full of regret.

In fact, he was equally unwilling to let it go!

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