As expected, wherever Meng Zheqing and Cui Weiguo went, no one dared to stop them.

It was as if no one else existed.

The group went straight to the interrogation area of the Public Security Bureau.

The interrogation area was separated from the regular area by an iron door.

Two guards stood in front of it.

Once Meng Zheqing arrived, he said coldly, "Open the door."

"Report to the leader, without orders from above, this door cannot be opened."

The leading police officer said.

Meng Zheqing turned his head and saw Chen Fang leaning against the wall with a somewhat smug look, which infuriated him even more.

He snapped, "Can it be opened or not?"

"Cannot!"

The police officer replied.

Meng Zheqing looked at Shen Shanghu behind him and said, "Arrest him."

Four members of the Disciplinary Committee quickly stepped forward, blocked the two police officers, and one of them directly went to the police officer's waist to fetch the keys.

Soon, the keys were found.

Just as the Disciplinary Committee's personnel prepared to open the isolation door,

a series of footsteps rang out in the corridor.

Everyone turned around to see a group of fully armed police officers rushing in, stopping at the isolation door's entrance, not only that, but the rest formed a circle and surrounded all the Disciplinary Committee members in the middle.

At that moment,

Pei Shanglian finally showed up.

"Arrest them!"

He issued the order directly.

A few police officers burst forward and seized Shen Shanghu.

The sound of the handcuffs clicking closed around his wrists.

The Public Security Bureau had actually arrested the deputy secretary of the Disciplinary Committee. Meng Zheqing and Cui Weiguo hadn't expected the other side to be so brazen, and, infuriated, yelled, "What are you standing there for, fight back."

The members of the Disciplinary Committee, confused, only knew their leader had been arrested and started to resist one by one.

In an instant,

it turned into a confrontation between Public Security and the Disciplinary Committee.

The situation on the site became somewhat uncontrollable.

The melee had started.

The individuals from both sides were already entangled with one another.

Just then, a coughing sound rang out, followed by a loud voice shouting, "Stop everyone!"

The fighting on the scene came to an abrupt stop.

All eyes turned toward the end of the corridor.

Xue Bo appeared in front of everyone, his hands clasped behind his back.

"Who ordered the use of force?"

Xue Bo asked.

A police officer stepped forward, pointing at the people from the Disciplinary Committee with indignation, and said angrily, "They were trying to steal the keys to the interrogation area."

"Steal the keys? Are you trying to rebel? Lawless, come here, take Shen Shanghu down!"

Xue Bo gave the order.

Several police officers quickly approached Shen Shanghu, about to take out handcuffs, when Meng Zheqing shouted, "Wait."

"What, Mayor Meng? Are you trying to stop me?"

Xue Bo asked.

Meng Zheqing snorted coldly and said, "The Disciplinary Committee was ordered to arrest someone, if City Mayor Xue wants to arrest someone, then arrest me."

"And if I do want to act against Shen Shanghu?"

Xue Bo asked.

Meng Zheqing suddenly burst into laughter,

and said, "What's happening today? Is everyone being stubborn? Fine, fine, since City Mayor Xue is so adamant, then I'll be adamant too. I, Meng Zheqing, say this, today, Shen Shanghu can't be touched, I guarantee it."

Upon hearing this,

Shen Shanghu was thrilled.

Thinking to himself, today this woman really didn't make sacrifices in vain.

"Oh? Mayor Meng, you dare to protect a criminal suspect? Aren't you afraid of getting burnt?"

At that moment, Chen Fang stepped forward and asked.

Meng Zheqing snorted coldly and said, "Chen Fang, stop this nonsense with me. Whether there is guilt is not for you to decide, coming to the Public Security Bureau to receive someone, does it mean a crime was committed?"

Chen Fang gave a slight smile.

He reached out his hand.

Lin Fei placed a folder in his hand.

Chen Fang passed it over to Meng Zheqing and said, "Mayor Meng, I suggest you take a look at Ding Jianmu's confession before speaking."

Meng Zheqing skeptically took the folder.

He opened it and glanced through it.

He was instantly stunned.

In Ding Jianmu's confession, he admitted that to stop Jia Yuanqing and his wife from petitioning, he had given Shen Shanghu 200,000 yuan to intervene.

The confession also detailed how and where the 200,000 yuan was given, clearly and explicitly.

It was in that instant.

Meng Zheqing seemed to understand something.

Chen Fang and his group had already gathered the criminal information on Ding Jianmu and Shen Shanghu.

The reason they had not spoken up was to lure him into a trap; every move he made, if it got out, showed him shielding criminals, a label that would greatly affect him.

This was the trap they had set for him.

He took a deep breath.

His heart was itching with hatred, wishing he could tear Chen Fang limb from limb.

However, the most important matter now was not this, but how to gloss over this affair.

"There's such a thing?"

He feigned astonishment and asked.

"Mayor Meng, you didn't know?"

Chen Fang asked.

No longer able to display a haughty expression.

Meng Zheqing shook his head and said, "I truly didn't know about this. I just said I was passing by by chance, damn it, I've been tricked by this guy, I'm out of this matter, let whoever cares handle it."

After dropping this remark, Meng Zheqing planned to leave.

Suddenly, Chen Fang stood in his way and said, "Mayor Meng, you come and go as you please, just now there was a fight between the police and the Disciplinary Committee. How do you explain this?"

The cold sweat on Meng Zheqing's forehead trickled down instantly.

For a moment, he didn't know what to do.

"How do you suggest we handle this?"

Meng Zheqing asked.

Chen Fang gave a slight smile and said, "It's not about what I suggest. Shen Shanghu is suspected of embezzlement and bribery, abuse of power, and Mayor Meng, you are shielding him and even daring to confront the police department. It's hard not to suspect that Mayor Meng is an umbrella for Comrade Shen Shanghu. I think it's necessary to report this to the higher Disciplinary Committee. I believe the leaders will be interested in this matter."

"Chen Fang—you—"

Meng Zheqing was so furious he was fuming.

But what could he do?

Chen Fang had inadvertently caught him in the act.

Seeing Meng Zheqing so flustered, Chen Fang smiled and said, "Of course, we can also keep this matter internal and not disclose it, but... but Mayor Meng will have to make some concessions."

"What concessions?"

Meng Zheqing asked.

Chen Fang's face came close to Meng Zheqing's ear and whispered, "The position of director in the Economic Development Zone, I nominate, you approve. I think that shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Meng Zheqing was instantly stunned.

Regarding the position of director in the Economic Development Zone,

the city had discussed it at not fewer than four or five committee meetings.

Xue Bo was in this position, nominated by Shi Zhengqing, the director of the Bureau of Commerce and Investment, his loyal follower.

And Meng Zheqing's nominee was Nie Quan, the director of the city government office.

Because of a three-way deadlock, neither Xue Bo nor Meng Zheqing had secured the director's position.

Unexpectedly, Chen Fang had emerged out of nowhere, dragging him into this mess. Now, he had no choice but to concede the position.

Biting his teeth, he said, "Fine, I agree to your terms. May I leave now?"

Meng Zheqing asked.

Chen Fang extended his hand and said, "Mayor Meng, please, as you wish."

"Chen Fang, just wait, this matter isn't over yet."

Meng Zheqing clenched his teeth and said.

Just as Meng Zheqing wanted to quickly leave, Chen Fang suddenly grabbed his arm—

"Something else?"

Meng Zheqing asked.

Chen Fang said in a low voice, "Please tell Sister Hua, this dish isn't too tasty."

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