Chapter 248: A Fallen Phoenix is Worse than a Chicken!

"I previously went to the province to attend a closed-door study session and was cut off from the outside world, which is why quite a few rumors spread. Rest assured, the leadership team of Suiyuan County is very stable right now. When you come to Hanzhou, I will help you set up a meeting with Mayor Jingyu, and we can have a meal together and chat about the cooperation matters we mentioned before."

"Sounds good. Once I finish up this busy period, I will definitely return to Hanzhou."

An Guohao agreed with his mouth, but his heart was full of displeasure.

Previously, he had asked Wang Xingjian to pull strings to invite Mayor Xiao Jingyu.

This guy found excuses to push it off every day, claiming it was either windy or raining.

Now that such a huge disturbance has broken out in Suiyuan County, how could he possibly still go and invest?

However, An Guohao had a high emotional intelligence after all, and he did not sour his relationship with Wang Xingjian.

Hanging up the phone with An Guohao, Wang Xingjian's mood plummeted to the bottom.

He knew deeply that he urgently needed to prove his own ability at this moment.

If he could successfully sign an Investment Agreement with An Guohao and facilitate a large project on the scale of hundreds of millions, then his currently precarious position would undoubtedly be secured.

However, Wang Xingjian also clearly understood his current situation.

"A fallen phoenix is worse than a chicken."

It was human nature for An Guohao to deliberately keep his distance from him, and there was nothing to complain about.

Just as he was thinking this, the Secretary walked into the office to report on work.

"Secretary, I just received news from Tianling County. An Guohao has confirmed that he is going to sign an agreement with Tianling County, and he also plans to move the company headquarters to Tianling County."

Wang Xingjian had actually anticipated this long ago, so when he heard this news, he did not show too much surprise, only asking indifferently: "Is the source of the news reliable?"

"Reliable. Yesterday, Guo Zhengting hosted a banquet for An Guohao and his daughter; this news is absolutely true!" the Secretary's tone was certain.

Wang Xingjian suddenly felt a burning sensation on his face.

An Guohao was still eating with Guo Zhengting in Hanzhou yesterday, yet today he claimed to be in Hai Province; it was clearly a lie, but he could only respond helplessly, and it was even more difficult to go and question An Guohao as to why he would lie to him.

"I know. You continue to closely monitor the movements in Tianling, and report to me immediately if there is any new news."

Wang Xingjian rubbed his temples.

He felt listless.

Not long after the Secretary left, the office door was knocked on again.

Wang Xingjian responded with a "Please come in."

The Director of the County Public Security Bureau, ChenDong, walked in with large strides, closed the door, and asked: "Secretary, were you looking for me?"

Wang Xingjian's gaze was cold as he said, "ChenDong, during this recent period, you need to be a little more restrained."

ChenDong looked serious and asked: "Secretary! Someone is riding on our heads to take a dump; if we keep on enduring it blindly, the other side will only become more unscrupulous."

Wang Xingjian was surprised, "You want to deal with Wan Ming?"

ChenDong gritted his teeth, "You must have heard some rumors too. Over these past two years, Wan Ming has been active everywhere and has gained plenty of favor in front of many leaders. After the previous disturbance in Suiyuan County, the Municipal Party Committee leaders and the Municipal Public Security Bureau leaders are not very satisfied with the public security and legal system in Suiyuan County. What Wan Ming is eyeing now is my position as Director."

Wang Xingjian frowned, "ChenDong, you need to be calm."

"Secretary, I understand what you mean," ChenDong said in a deep voice. "I have done some research on Wan Ming; he often doesn't play by the rules when handling cases, and he frequently violates and disrupts case-handling procedures. We will start from this point."

Wang Xingjian's eyes were dim, "Still, be cautious."

ChenDong actually did not want to confront Wan Ming.

But he knew that if he didn't find a way at this time, he would only be passively waiting for "death."

He knew Wan Ming's character.

Sitting and waiting for death was of no use.

"Secretary, don't worry, I will arrange it!"

Tang Ye received a call from Wan Ming.

Wan Ming's tone was not right!

"That bastard ChenDong actually arrested one of my informants."

Wan Ming was grinding his teeth in hatred.

Wan Ming had been frequently handling cases in other jurisdictions recently, and this behavior naturally triggered dissatisfaction from some people.

Now, others had turned around and reached their hands into his jurisdiction.

In the public security system, there is a set of established rules for maintaining public order in a region.

Police often develop informants locally, and these informants can often play an unexpected role during key case investigations, becoming an important breakthrough for solving cases.

And ChenDong, as the Director of the County Public Security Bureau, was clearly acting out of deliberate revenge for Wan Ming's previous cross-jurisdictional investigation into the case of Wang Xingjun.

"What is the background of the informant who was caught?" Tang Ye's face showed surprise, and he hurriedly asked.

"He is a pickpocket who likes petty theft, not for money, but to satisfy a compulsion.

I found him a stable job, but his hands still couldn't stay idle.

He usually operates mainly around Tianling County.

The reason ChenDong arrested him was that he was suspected of participating in a theft case at a factory in Suiyuan County, but in reality, this case was fabricated out of thin air by him."

The more Wan Ming spoke, the angrier he became, his face full of rage.

"This guy is just deliberately trying to disgust me! If he doesn't release the person, I'll arrange for people to snatch him back tomorrow!"

Tang Ye hurriedly pacified Wan Ming and advised: "If you don't endure small things, you will mess up great plans. ChenDong is deliberately trying to provoke you, wanting to force you to commit an extreme act. You must be careful during this recent period; perhaps a bigger Hidden Plot is brewing behind the scenes."

Wan Ming took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, "I understand. Suiyuan Gang—I am at odds with you to the end!"

Tang Ye understood Wan Ming very well.

Wan Ming appeared carefree on the surface, even somewhat reckless, but in reality, his mind was extremely meticulous.

And he was particularly loyal.

The few cases he had handled recently had all achieved quite good results, and the city was already discussing entrusting him with more important responsibilities.

If Wan Ming were to make a mistake out of impulse at this critical moment, it would inevitably have an adverse impact on his future.

As for the Suiyuan side.

Wang Xingjian has already suffered a heavy blow and will find it difficult to stir up any major trouble in the short term.

The next morning, Wan Ming called Tang Ye.

"I snatched the person back, but he's half-dead. Those bastards were ruthless; they used the 'Washboard' on him. He kept his mouth shut tight and didn't say a thing about me. I've sent him to the hospital. Could you please ask Dean Tang to arrange for a good doctor?"

The so-called Washboard is a method of interrogation and torture.

It involves handcuffing a person behind their back and forcing them to kneel on a washboard.

Kneeling for an entire night—the feeling is worse than death.

Tang Ye gave a grunt of acknowledgment.

"Small problem. I will arrange it!"

Originally, it was thought that the matters in Suiyuan County would come to an end.

However, it was unexpected that the Suiyuan Gang would be so relentless.

This group of people has been lawless for too long; if they are only given a light tap on the wrist, it will be impossible to make them restrain their rampant arrogance.

As for Wan Ming taking people to Suiyuan County to snatch someone back, it was inevitably somewhat rash.

Although Tang Ye felt that Wan Ming was very impulsive, he also felt that he was loyal.

To be able to bravely stand up for an informant.

Such a person might be seen as reckless in other positions, but in the public security system, it is a unique kind of personal charisma.