The following period was rather awkward.

One stood on the steps, the other below, with at least a dozen meters between them.

After Ruan Ye finished the introductions.

Mei Jianxue merely glanced at Chen Fang and showed no intention of moving.

And Chen Fang was the same.

Standing still without moving at all.

They looked at each other like this for about a minute.

Only then did Mei Jianxue start walking.

Slowly and leisurely.

With Ruan Ye escorting her personally, she reached Chen Fang's side.

A special note here.

It's the side.

Not face-to-face.

The two stood almost shoulder to shoulder, one looking outside, one looking inside.

Mei Jianxue stopped and said, "Chen Fang, I've heard of you. Ji Shuzhen and Li Xuan were both dealt with by you. It seems you like finding your sense of existence through women…"

The implication.

Was that the two "corrupt officials" dealt with by Chen Fang were both women.

Now she's targeted too.

It inevitably raises suspicion.

"Same goes for you, Ms. Mei. Haven't you dealt with men along the way?"

Chen Fang sneered.

Mei Jianxue paused.

She no longer responded.

Strode grandly inside.

As she walked, she said, "Director Ruan, I'm very busy, so please hurry up. Otherwise, it'll be troublesome for you."

"Wow, such a strong presence."

Said a female officer standing nearby.

Another female officer beside her said, "If you had so much money, you'd have such a presence too."

"This kind of presence isn't just about money. Without anything backing, where would the confidence come from?"

"What backing? Maybe it's more like pillow power… hahaha…"

Though they spoke very softly.

Their words still reached every bit into Chen Fang's ears.

"Secretary Chen, phone call."

Jiang Feng suddenly approached.

Handing the phone to Chen Fang.

He whispered, "It's Secretary Tang calling."

What's bound to come will come.

Chen Fang picked up the phone, coolly saying, "Secretary Tang…"

Just as he addressed him.

Tang Guozheng shouted over the phone, "Chen Fang, no matter what you're up to, I don't care what you want to do, but you must release Mei Jianxue immediately."

"Secretary Tang…"

Chen Fang wanted to speak.

But Tang Guozheng didn't give him a chance.

Kept yelling, "Within ten minutes, I want to hear news of Mei Jianxue's release. Everything you did before, I can overlook, but Mei Jianxue is off-limits. Don't push me to the edge."

After saying this.

The phone was abruptly hung up.

It was evident Tang Guozheng was truly angry this time.

Jiang Feng saw this and immediately asked, "Leader, what did Secretary Tang say?"

"He asked me to release the person."

Chen Fang replied.

"The person wasn't captured by us, why ask us to release them?"

"Whether that's the case or not, it's already settled. From the start, this setup aimed to drag us down together."

Chen Fang muttered thoughtfully.

Jiang Feng was taken aback: "Setup? What setup? Are you saying this case itself is a setup?"

Chen Fang nodded, saying, "Whether it's the complaint letter or the current Lv Xiaoyang case, someone is behind it, steering us along."

Jiang Feng furrowed his brows.

Asked: "This person is quite insidious, should we release Mei Jianxue or not?"

Chen Fang suddenly looked at Jiang Feng, asking: "Ever been to Wuqing Mountain?"

Such a jump in topic.

Jiang Feng was momentarily puzzled.

Shook his head, said: "No… never been."

"Want to go have a look?"

"Now?"

Jiang Feng asked, bewildered.

Chen Fang nodded, said: "Yes, now. Since we're here, wouldn't it be a shame not to check it out? Let's go."

Leaving these words.

Chen Fang walked towards the gate.

Jiang Feng was speechless.

Holding onto a hot potato, not knowing whether to confront it or drop it, Chen Fang suggested going sightseeing amidst this dilemma—unheard of.

He shivered slightly.

Hurriedly followed.

"Leader, I understand. You're adapting to the situation."

Jiang Feng said.

Chen Fang smiled contentedly.

Said: "Remember, when the situation stagnates and you don't know what to do, just step outside the circle and let the situation continue to evolve. That way, someone else will be more anxious than we are."

"You mean Ruan Ye?"

Jiang Feng asked.

Chen Fang smiled faintly.

Said: "Don't be fooled by Ruan Ye's constant smiles; he's not a good character. There's surely someone behind him directing remotely. From the beginning of the case till now, he wants us to lead, then he arrests Mei Jianxue without consultation, intending to push all responsibility onto me. By leaving now, he'll be the one who panics next."

Indeed.

No one anticipated Chen Fang leaving at this crucial moment.

After Mei Jianxue was brought into the interrogation room.

Ruan Ye hurried back to the office, locked the door, and took out his phone.

Dialed a number.

Soon.

The call was connected.

Ruan Ye couldn't wait to say, "Mayor Liu, according to your instructions, we've already captured Mei Jianxue, and Chen Fang doesn't object to this matter at all."

"Very good, remember, no matter the situation, you must keep Chen Fang in the forefront."

Said Liu Yi over the phone.

Ruan Ye had a smug expression.

Said: "Rest assured, Mayor Liu, this little matter is no big deal. No matter who asks, I'll have Chen Fang take the blame."

"Very good, you handled this nicely. I won't forget your effort in the future."

"Mayor Liu, you're too kind. It's my honor to serve you wholeheartedly…"

A round of flattery.

Done flattering.

Ruan Ye let out a long breath.

Returned to the corridor.

Gesturing to a passing officer, said: "Go tell the detective team: the interrogation of Mei Jianxue should be led by the City Disciplinary Committee, we can't exceed our duty."

"The City Disciplinary Committee members have left."

Said the officer.

Ruan Ye was stunned.

Frozen in place.

Asked: "When did they leave? How come I didn't know?"

"Just two minutes ago."

"All of them left?"

Ruan Ye still couldn't believe it.

The officer nodded, saying: "Yes, all of them left. That Director Wu said the case was thoroughly investigated, and it's no longer their committee's concern…"

"What do you mean it's not their concern? The victim is the city government's secretary-general. Isn't this the committee's duty? This bunch of bastards, have they no shame?"

Ruan Ye shouted angrily.

Walked out of the building.

Looked towards the courtyard.

Indeed.

The three vehicles previously from the disciplinary committee had disappeared.

Seen people abandoning tasks before, but never this abruptly.

Ruan Ye's heart suddenly leapt to his throat.

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