[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-199":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Secret Buyer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1758897,2324,"Chapter 199 - 155: I Have Three Matters—Who Approves, Who Opposes?","secret-buyer-chapter-199",199,"\u003Cp>The Investigation Bureau is sending someone to conduct a review...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, someone has reported the matter of him rewriting his identity—he had emerged from Jiangzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng furrowed his brow slightly; it was a troublesome matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just a minor trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the reviewer would arrive in three days, and three days...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmly looked out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days is already enough to accomplish many things, such as becoming the Director General?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just a matter of needing an opportunity...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Knock knock knock’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Director Wang tapped on the conference table once again. He was unaware of Vice Director Zhang’s true background, merely assuming him to be a regular Assistant Commissioner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Director Wang asked, frowning:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice Director Zhang, don’t you have anything to explain? I’ve reviewed your file; you served undercover for several years...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During these years, did you experience anything unknown to us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, why would the Investigation Bureau send someone specifically for an audit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear voice echoed in the meeting room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the eyes of the other Assistant Commissioners also focused on this young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man chuckled, leaned back slightly, and in a relaxed, comfortable manner, reclined on his chair, saying calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are indeed some minor issues, but it’s nothing significant, not enough to make a fuss over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make a fuss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Director Wang frowned, displeased with the young man’s attitude:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the Investigation Bureau’s reviewers come to scrutinize an Assistant Commissioner at Chongyang Headquarters, what would that say if it got out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled a turbid breath, saying solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there really is something, Vice Director Zhang, you might as well explain it now so that we can...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help you identify and fix the problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was a bit stunned, looking at Deputy Director Wang in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person wants to help him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter guessed Zhang Fusheng’s confusion and said with irritation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there really is a problem, it would shame the entire headquarters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng chuckled, pondered for a moment, then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, there’s nothing much. I in Jiangzhou...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open, and various Assistant Commissioners stood up, greeting in unison:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deputy Director Liu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer was Liu Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the other two Deputy Directors, Zhang Fusheng didn’t stand up, but turned his head with interest to observe,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Liu was accompanied by the Grandmaster enshrined by the Chu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Mr. Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuan had a sullen face and gestured, and Elder Grandmaster Zhou stepped into the meeting room, with He Gaozhuo and Deputy Director Wang also greeting quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was a Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Elder Grandmaster paid no heed, as soon as he entered, his gaze was locked on Zhang Fusheng, and he spoke coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice Director Zhang, would you care to give us an explanation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people in the meeting room looked at each other in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this situation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was also a bit surprised; did they discover that he killed Chu Jipeng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, if it’s discovered, it’s discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed slightly, speaking with a playful tone, yet sincerely stating:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Zhang Fusheng, never need to explain myself to others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even got goosebumps himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After coughing a couple of times, Zhang Fusheng waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s talk seriously—did something happen within the Chu Family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Grandmaster’s lips quivered, with a sullen face, and an intense aura surged through the room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>causing the others including the Deputy Directors and Assistant Commissioners to catch their breath, even slowing the flow of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuan stared at Zhang Fusheng, feeling troubled at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only sacrifice a pawn to save the king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, with a stern expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earlier this morning, I went to visit Old Mr. Chu of the Chu family—Old Mr. Chu has died, his heart shattered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting room rustled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng was a bit surprised, then quickly understood the context, chuckling and shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opportunity, hasn’t it just presented itself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Director Wang knocked on the table:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Liu, the attack and death of Old Mr. Chu, could it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the still-calm young man, along with He Gaozhuo casting a peculiar glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuan said solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, only Vice Director Zhang visited Old Mr. Chu. Just now, after I investigated, it seemed Vice Director Zhang returned with three million Life Souls in his pocket?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Director Wang and the other Assistants’ eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three million???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All gazes locked onto Zhang Fusheng, who shrugged his shoulders:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be exact, it was 3.1 million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent; in what seemed like an instant, everyone mentally recreated the events of last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this extortion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extortion is one thing, but three million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even taking three million Life Souls into account, and still killing Old Mr. Chu...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even He Gaozhuo didn’t understand what Zhang Fusheng was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuan’s eyelids were twitching wildly, staring at Zhang Fusheng, this scoundrel...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Vice Director Zhang admitted, then let’s detain him in the Severe Punishment Area awaiting investigation, Elder Zhou, do you find this resolution satisfactory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Satisfactory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Grandmaster’s face was cold as ice, nearly gnashing his teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My family’s young master was also killed last night on the long street by someone who shattered his heart...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fusheng raised his hand, candidly adding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I didn’t kill Old Mr. Chu, I haven’t even met him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again the room plunged into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy... just admitted it like that??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Yuan completely gave up, shaking his head, sighing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then Elder Zhou, it’ll be up to you to handle this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, under everyone’s eyes, Zhang Fusheng stood up, walked to the conference room door, closed it gently and locked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around, faced the people in the meeting room, and spoke calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>",997,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.352Z",1,"novelbin.me","121079c603365888764db54bb38563060f1799951a3a34c206795cc429184b9a","secret-buyer-chapter-400","secret-buyer-chapter-399",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]