Chapter 197: An Untenable Identity!

The next morning.

Tang Ye accompanied Jiang Jing to the hospital to visit Jiang Rou.

Jiang Rou lay on the hospital bed, her gaze fixed outside the window.

Jiang Jing sat by the bedside and said softly, "Are you feeling any better?"

Jiang Rou gave a hum and glanced at Tang Ye.

"I've made up my mind; I'm willing to transfer to school in Hanzhou. However, I have a few conditions."

"Go ahead."

"First, I want to take the college entrance exam and don't want to go abroad; second, I won't live on campus, I must be a day student; third, I want my own space, and don't you go lecturing me at every turn."

Jiang Jing frowned, "I cannot agree to the first point; I need to discuss it with your mother."

Jiang Rou sneered, "When it comes down to it, you still look down on me, thinking I can't get into a good university at all."

Jiang Jing was silent for a moment, "Fine, I will communicate with her."

Tang Ye had been very nervous while watching the father and daughter talk.

He was afraid that if they disagreed, they would start arguing again.

After the two got into the car, Jiang Jing looked at Tang Ye and asked, "What did you say to Jiang Rou last night? She actually agreed to the transfer."

Tang Ye hurriedly explained with a forced smile: "I told her that you actually care about her very much in your heart. Once she transfers here, you can see her every day, and you will be at ease."

A rare smile appeared on the corner of Jiang Jing's mouth as he spat out two words: "Lies."

Tang Ye quickly added: "I also used some rhetorical techniques. Actually, she has long felt your love deep down; she just wasn't very comfortable expressing it."

Jiang Jing nodded slightly, his tone carrying a trace of melancholy: "To be honest, I feel a bit unsure. For so many years, my relationship with her has always been distant; she is even closer to the family nanny than to me."

Tang Ye hurriedly offered comfort: "There is no knot between a father and daughter that cannot be untied. Although there are some small frictions in daily life, they will soon smooth out. If you have no objections, I will contact Hanzhou Middle School for her later."

Jiang Jing nodded slightly again and replied: "Her attitude surprised me; she actually wants to take the college entrance exam. Let it be so. Remember, don't let the school know her identity."

Tang Ye nodded in assurance: "Don't worry, I will handle it well."

Changing the subject, Jiang Jing asked: "Is there any progress on the interrogation of Dai Pengfei?"

Tang Ye replied truthfully: "The arson suspect has already identified Dai Pengfei, but he is still holding onto a fluke."

Jiang Jing said coldly: "Truly stubborn and unrepentant."

Tang Ye lowered his voice and said: "Mayor Jiang, I've heard some rumors about that Young Master Huang. His identity and background are very suspicious. It's rumored outside that he is Provincial Governor Huang's nephew, but Provincial Governor Huang only has one niece."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jing's eyes lit up instantly: "Are you saying he forged his identity?"

Tang Ye then "added fuel to the fire."

"Previously, I heard about a matter in another province that was quite absurd. A local municipal leader thought a businessman was a relative of a ministry-level leader and, in order to get promoted, tried desperately to curry favor, even going so far as to harm the collective interest. As a result, it not only bred corruption but also dragged a group of public officials into the water."

Jiang Jing looked at Tang Ye with a complex gaze.

In fact, he had already been suspicious of Young Master Huang's identity and had even privately asked people to inquire about it.

It was just that in these kinds of matters, there is truth and falsehood, reality and illusion.

"If this person surnamed Huang forged his background, a whole bunch of people will likely be in a state of panic," Jiang Jing said thoughtfully.

Tang Ye said in a low voice, "Half a year ago in Hanzhou, a Deputy Department-level Official was transferred to the Provincial Education Department; rumors outside say it was Young Master Huang operating behind the scenes. If it can be proven that this is just a rumor, his confidence will collapse on its own."

Jiang Jing sneered, "Absurd! How could personnel transfers be such child's play? I am very familiar with Department Head Chen of the Provincial Education Department; I will verify it with him."

Jiang Jing was quite appreciative of Tang Ye's entry point.

If the matter were to blow up, the provincial leaders would have to consider the impact.

The other party's "special identity" could not be self-proven, and it would also be unable to stand on its own feet!

Tang Ye subsequently accompanied Jiang Jing to the Municipal Party Committee Office.

After coming out of the Party Committee Office, Jiang Jing informed Tang Ye that they were going to the Provincial Government to visit Provincial Governor Fu.

Tang Ye analyzed Jiang Jing's logic of action.

Before going to the Provincial Government to "report," he first cleared the air with Zhou Chengwu.

Having obtained Zhou Chengwu's approval and support, Jiang Jing would not violate the rules of the game.

Inside the Provincial Governor's office, after a half-hour secret talk.

Fu Yagang and Jiang Jing walked out the door.

Fu Yagang held Jiang Jing's hand, his expression grave.

"I didn't expect the situation in Hanzhou to be so serious. I know your ability very well, and I have full confidence in you."

Jiang Jing's eyes were full of resilience, "Don't worry, Provincial Governor, I will withstand the pressure."

On the way back to Hanzhou, Jiang Jing was noticeably more relaxed.

In the afternoon, he attended the Government leadership meeting.

The meeting concluded.

He took the initiative to walk toward Xiao Jingyu.

"Mayor Jingyu, I would like to report to you alone regarding the situation of the Chengguan arson case."

"Everyone else, leave first!"

After the people in the conference room had all left.

Jiang Jing sat down slowly.

Xiao Jingyu had a clear grasp of Jiang Jing's whereabouts.

A secret talk with Zhou Chengwu in the morning, followed by a direct trip to the Provincial Government.

Xiao Jingyu had also received instructions from Zhou Chengwu to cooperate with Jiang Jing and investigate the Chengguan arson case to the end.

Those who violated the law and discipline must receive the corresponding punishment.

Xiao Jingyu crossed his arms over his chest and leaned forward slightly, "Speak!"

Jiang Jing unhurriedly took out a mobile phone, searched for a text message, and then handed the phone to Xiao Jingyu.

"Mayor Xiao, I once studied at the Party School with Department Head Chen of the Provincial Education Department, and we are quite familiar with each other. Recently, a rumor has been circulating that a Vice Mayor of Hanzhou was transferred to the Provincial Education Department through special channels. Regarding this, I specifically contacted Department Head Chen to verify it."

Xiao Jingyu took the phone, his gaze quickly scanning the content on the screen. His originally calm expression changed instantly, and he couldn't help but blurt out, "The transfer of Comrade Liao Xiang to the Provincial Department was actually recommended by Department Head Chen."

"Mayor Jingyu, the common people do not understand the truth of the matter and believe that official promotions involve backroom deals, which is extremely detrimental to the image of the Government."

"Furthermore, groups with malicious intentions are using the news of the promotion, fabricating it as their own connections and background, causing an extremely negative impact on society."

Xiao Jingyu's face darkened.

"Should we verify the identity of Young Master Huang?"

Jiang Jing lowered his voice slightly and said slowly, "Provincial Governor Fu's opinion is that we must place the interests of the people first. If this person has broken the law, he must be dealt with according to the law, even if he truly has a powerful backer."

Xiao Jingyu looked up at Jiang Jing, "What are your thoughts? You might as well speak plainly."

Jiang Jing's expression became increasingly serious.

"This person has no regard for the law and acts recklessly; he has seriously crossed the bottom line of the law and must absolutely not be allowed to continue his arrogance."

He paused.

"There is one more thing that I must report to you truthfully."

"Last night, my daughter was actually abducted by a gang of thugs to a bar and drugged."

"Fortunately, we discovered it in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Xiao Jingyu's eyes widened, "There is actually such a thing!"

Jiang Jing sighed helplessly, "They were worried that I would continue to investigate, so they attempted to inject my daughter with drugs and take indecent photos to blackmail me. They dare to target even me, let alone ordinary citizens."

Xiao Jingyu was furious!

He slammed his hand on the table.

"Too rampant!"

"Comrade Jiang Jing, I support you!"

"We must investigate to the end!"

"We will never let these lawless criminals go unpunished!"

Officialdom is a special group.

They fight fiercely behind closed doors.

Yet they are very united when facing the outside.

This is a walled city of iron and copper; the people inside spontaneously follow the rules of the game.

As for Xiao Jingyu, he is the guardian of the order of this walled city.

He is always on guard against Jiang Jing, wondering if he will shake his position.

However, because Jiang Jing is inside the walled city.

At critical moments, he will still defend Jiang Jing without hesitation!