Chapter 634: The Power of the

The next morning, Tang Ye and Du Xi went to the hospital for a check-up.

After completing the paperwork, the Nurse handed Tang Ye a container and explained some details to him.

Tang Ye walked into a small room; inside, besides a single bed, there was a television and some discs.

He casually picked up a disc and put it into the machine, and the television screen soon displayed an image.

The female lead on the screen looked very average...

Tang Ye thought for a moment, then changed to another disc...

The female lead was even more average, so he changed to another disc again...

Half an hour later, Tang Ye walked out of the room and handed the container to the Nurse.

The Nurse looked at the volume of liquid in the container and cast a surprised glance at Tang Ye.

Tang Ye's old face turned red, and he subconsciously held his head high and puffed out his chest.

The Nurse hurriedly pursed her lips to keep from laughing out loud.

Walking out of the Reproductive Assistance Department, Du Xi gently took Tang Ye's arm, "Hubby, I'm quite nervous."

Tang Ye smiled and comforted her: "The results won't be out until after the Spring Festival! Don't worry, everything will be fine!"

Afterwards, Tang Ye rushed back to Suiyuan to attend the pre-Spring Festival work meeting.

At the meeting, Han Guangyao emphasized the issue of cadres' work style.

Clearly, the matter of Shen Mingcheng being arrested had caused a huge sensation throughout Hanzhou.

Gao Hong looked at Tang Ye from time to time; he had learned through his own channels that Shen Mingcheng's downfall this time was closely related to Tang Ye.

The fact that he was able to transfer public security forces from outside Suiyuan to handle the case in another jurisdiction made the whole affair full of legendary color.

After the meeting ended, Tang Ye unexpectedly received a call from Team Leader Li.

"While being interrogated, Shen Mingcheng expressed that he wants to see Chen Lan."

Tang Ye frowned, puzzled: "Shen Mingcheng and Chen Lan are already divorced; Chen Lan has nothing to do with him, there is no need at all to see him."

Team Leader Li said softly: "The interrogation of Shen Mingcheng is basically complete now. Letting him meet with Chen Lan at this time can be considered fulfilling his request. He said that as long as he sees Chen Lan, he will cooperate with our work."

Tang Ye was silent for a moment: "I will call Chen Lan and ask about her attitude."

Team Leader Li said: "Mm, then I will trouble you."

Hanging up Team Leader Li's call, Tang Ye dialed Chen Lan's number: "I just received a call from the Discipline Inspection Commission; Shen Mingcheng wants to see you. If you don't want to see him, I can help you refuse."

Chen Lan pondered for a moment: "I agree to see him; consider it a final break with him."

"Alright, I will have the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection staff go pick you up in a moment."

Judging from Chen Lan's attitude, she had completely let go of this relationship;

Conversely, Shen Mingcheng clearly had not yet come to terms with it.

Based on the amount Shen Mingcheng embezzled, even if he returned the vast majority and obtained a chance for a sentence reduction, according to legal regulations, he would be sentenced to at least ten years.

For a normal person, being isolated from society for ten years and losing one's freedom is already a huge punishment, let alone for Shen Mingcheng, who was once the imposing County Party Secretary.

Hanging up the phone, Tang Ye's mood became relaxed and bright.

There is nothing more gratifying in this world than seeing the guilty receive the punishment of justice!

He had been concerned about the follow-up progress of the investigation into Shen Mingcheng—one must know that when Shen Mingcheng was previously investigated by the Discipline Inspection Commission, he had successfully escaped trouble in the end.

Although Shen Mingcheng had already been removed from his post this time, he was still worried that he would not receive the punishment he deserved.

However, judging from the attitude of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Shen Mingcheng would not be able to escape this time no matter what.

Chen Lan waited for the Discipline Inspection Commission's car, and Tang Ye also came along.

The moment she saw Tang Ye, Chen Lan's heart settled down.

An hour later, Chen Lan walked into an inconspicuous hotel.

The third floor of the hotel had been booked by the Discipline Inspection Commission to serve as a temporary location for investigating this case.

Before walking into the room, Chen Lan turned and glanced at Tang Ye.

Tang Ye encouraged her: "The people from the Discipline Inspection Commission will accompany you inside."

Chen Lan took a deep breath and pushed open the door.

The moment she saw Shen Mingcheng, surprise appeared in her eyes.

Having not seen him for several days, Shen Mingcheng had become disheveled and unkempt; his hair was messy like a bird's nest, his beard was uneven, and his eyes had become pale and hollow.

Seeing Chen Lan, surprise also flashed in Shen Mingcheng's eyes: "I didn't expect you to be willing to come see me."

After all, they had been husband and wife; seeing Shen Mingcheng so down-and-out, Chen Lan's eyes also turned red: "I don't want to see you, but I have to cooperate with the organization's work."

Shen Mingcheng was stunned for a moment: "I feel like I'm dreaming. In just a few days, I got divorced and ended up in this state. Chen Lan, I have reflected for a long time these past few days; you are a good woman, and I didn't cherish you well."

Chen Lan thought to herself, "If you knew it would come to this, why act that way in the beginning," but she said: "Our affairs are already in the past. If you do something wrong, you must take responsibility. I suggest you still actively cooperate with the organization and reform yourself well."

Shen Mingcheng suddenly grabbed Chen Lan's wrist: "I will reform well. Chen Lan, can you promise me to wait for me to come out?"

Chen Lan looked at him in surprise, not expecting him to make such an unrealistic request—he was actually still thinking about remarrying?

"I'm sorry, I can't promise you."

A look of panic appeared on Shen Mingcheng's face: "I really regret it. Wait for me for a few years; after I come out, I will definitely treat you well."

The staff member nearby saw Shen Mingcheng's agitated emotions and immediately stepped forward to press down on his shoulders: "Please calm down!"

Watching Shen Mingcheng's humble appearance, a wave of sorrow surged in Chen Lan's heart: "I'm sorry, I can't promise you."

After Chen Lan left the room, Tang Ye heard the sound of Shen Mingcheng wailing loudly from outside.

He couldn't help but sigh; why did Shen Mingcheng have to ask to see Chen Lan?

For him, this was just bringing humiliation upon himself!

Shen Mingcheng saw Chen Lan leaving the doorway with a familiar figure; he widened his eyes and roared hysterically, "Tang Ye! Tang Ye! You just wait! I will absolutely not spare you! Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you go!"

Tang Ye did not turn around to argue with Shen Mingcheng, because he disdained to do so.

At this moment, Shen Mingcheng only felt that his guts had turned green with regret.

He regretted why he had accepted that money, why he had gotten involved with Chen Xuening, and why he had messed around with Gu Lanping and Gao Xiaoqing.

If he had only kept to himself, relying on the excellent situation in Tianling County, he could have steadily finished his term and naturally been promoted to a Deputy Department Level, and a Deputy Department-level Official with real power at that.

A Deputy Department Level in his thirties was absolutely considered part of the young and promising faction in Huainan Province.

Plus, with his brother-in-law and father paving the way in secret!

Rising to Department Level at forty and Deputy Ministry Level Official at fifty was not impossible.

However, one wrong step led to every step being wrong.

When writing thousands of words on his confession, he also summarized the reason: from the very beginning, he should not have ignored Tang Ye.

That he had fallen into a desperate situation was, on one hand, because he was too blind and arrogant, and on the other, because he had been misled by Tang Ye.

The "killing with kindness" tactic Tang Ye adopted at the start made him overlook this potential enemy.

Amidst the sounds of praise, Shen Mingcheng gradually lost himself.

Just like a balloon being inflated, he was destined to end up bursting!

Walking out of the hotel and sitting in the car, Chen Lan sighed, "Shen Mingcheng was ruined by his own arrogance."

Tang Ye said softly, "Arrogance can sometimes be seen as a manifestation of inferiority."

Chen Lan suddenly asked, "Thank you for making me divorce him early. You must have known he would have problems a long time ago, right?"

Tang Ye could not very well tell her that he had specifically waited until she and Shen Mingcheng were divorced before initiating his plan.

He smiled faintly, "How could I have that kind of ability? Don't overestimate me."