At the same time.

Zhou Nongxin, who had been overwhelmed all day, pushed open a door...

Chen Fang guessed correctly.

Zhou Nongxin didn't have the guts to kill.

When he first heard that Chen Fang had dealt with Liu Zhenping, he was quite pleased.

But around ten o'clock this morning.

The news of Liu Zhenping's suicide reached his ears.

He immediately sensed something was off.

Chen Fang definitely had no reason to kill, he still needed Liu Zhenping's help to accuse Fan Chongfa.

Peng Guoliang and Fan Chongfa indeed had the suspicion of murder.

But based on what he knew about them, neither of them had the guts to do it, after all, the risks and costs of murder were too high.

Peng Guoliang had a way out, when push came to shove, he could have Fan Chongfa take all the consequences.

Fan Chongfa was even less likely.

Even if he had a motive, he wouldn't have the capability to pull it off.

Since he could think of these basic logical facts.

Others naturally could too.

Among the remaining people, he himself had become the most suspicious person.

So, when Huang Ken asked him what to do next, he couldn't make up his mind and had to stay put.

This matter was too big.

One wrong move.

Could result in a scenario where harming the enemy would also harm oneself, causing mutual damage.

He waited and waited until around nine o'clock in the evening, when Zhou Nongxin finally received a call, asking him to come to this place.

As the door opened.

The room was unlit.

Only a dim table lamp was on in the corner.

Beside the lamp, there was a sofa, and on it sat a person, barely a silhouette could be seen.

"What's going on? How did Liu Zhenping die? Was it you guys?"

Upon seeing this person.

Zhou Nongxin began to complain.

The person pointed to the sofa opposite and said, "Mayor Zhou, please sit!"

"I'm not sitting, if you don't give me a satisfactory answer today, I'm not done with you guys!"

He sounded quite confident.

But truth be told, deep down, Zhou Nongxin was intimidated by this person.

"Mayor Zhou, please sit!"

The shadow repeated slowly, word by word.

This time, Zhou Nongxin didn't dare to argue.

He obediently sat down.

As if to save face, he said angrily, "Liu Zhenping can't die, do you understand? Now everyone will think I did it, what are we supposed to do?"

"They think you did it, but in reality, did you?"

"Of course not!"

Zhou Nongxin quickly replied.

The shadow laughed heartily.

Then said, "If it wasn't Mayor Zhou, then why are you so anxious?"

"That's not how it works, don't you understand how a thousand people pointing at you can drown you with their spit? If the higher-ups investigate, even if it wasn't me, wouldn't it still stir up a lot of trouble?"

"The higher-ups? Oh... forgot to tell Mayor Zhou some news, this afternoon, Governor Jiang has taken office, and tomorrow morning, he's coming to Xiaxiang City for an inspection."

As soon as this was said.

Zhou Nongxin shivered.

"Wasn't it said..."

Before he could finish.

The other party knew what he wanted to say.

Interrupted him and said, "Special circumstances, so he started early."

Zhou Nongxin suddenly realized.

Asked, "Is Governor Jiang coming because... because of this matter?"

The shadow didn't answer.

Smiled and asked, "Mayor Zhou, do you have any more concerns?"

Zhou Nongxin shook his head.

Asked, "So what do I need to do?"

"Governor Jiang doesn't know about Liu Zhenping's death, so during tomorrow's inspection, someone needs to remind Governor Jiang."

The shadow said.

This did not need to be spelled out.

After all, he was a mayor.

He could understand.

Did Jiang Chuo really not know about this?

Of course he knew.

But to silence Youyou's mouth, he had to pretend not to know.

So, what the shadow meant was to hold off on revealing this matter, and when Jiang Chuo arrives in Xiaxiang City tomorrow, Zhou Nongxin should mention it casually during the inspection.

As a governor, Jiang Chuo would naturally have to inquire.

This way.

The matter could proceed logically for investigation.

The Provincial Disciplinary Committee would then have to get involved.

Whether it was Chen Fang or Peng Guoliang, both would be toppled, and no one would be able to recover then.

"Then… if Peng Guoliang goes down, I..."

Zhou Nongxin hesitated to continue.

He also believed the shadow could understand what he wanted to ask.

"Rest assured, Mayor Zhou, your contributions are noted by the higher-ups, you will certainly be rewarded."

With these words.

The previous gloom vanished.

Replaced by smugness and self-satisfaction.

...

Of course.

Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

Another group of people couldn't sleep either.

That person was, of course, Peng Guoliang.

The death of Liu Zhenping was unexpected for him too.

When he heard the news.

His legs shook.

He first called Fan Chongfa to inquire about the situation.

Fan Chongfa naturally wasn't the murderer, but he was also quite shaken.

After confirming it wasn't someone on his side who acted, he learned that Chen Fang had visited the detention room at the police station that night to chat with Liu Zhenping. Thinking about it now, he was both shocked and scared.

There was no surprise.

His suspect was naturally Zhou Nongxin.

Because this outcome was unfavorable to himself and even more unfavorable to Chen Fang, but for Zhou Nongxin, it had only benefits and no downsides.

However, he couldn't do anything about it.

Anything he did would amplify his own suspicion.

Finally, he decided.

He had Fan Chongfa join him at a hotel, where he paid for a meal.

The purpose of this meal was simple.

With Liu Zhenping dead, Zhou Nongxin would definitely press hard.

Therefore, the higher-ups would certainly investigate following Liu Zhenping's leads, requiring Fan Chongfa to shift all responsibility onto Liu Zhenping, and when forced, he would also have to accept this responsibility.

He had only one request.

In the most critical moments, he must not be implicated.

Fan Chongfa, originally a small figure.

Had only risen step by step thanks to Peng Guoliang's promotion.

He wasn't stupid.

As long as Peng Guoliang was safe, he still had hope.

If Peng Guoliang fell.

He would have to follow him to hell.

Understanding this point.

He raised his wine glass.

Said to Peng Guoliang, "Guoliang, rest assured, everything I have today is because of you. I promise, even at the worst, I will take full responsibility for everything, ensuring no connection to you."

"Good!"

Peng Guoliang loudly exclaimed.

Also raised his wine glass.

Said to Fan Chongfa, "Chongfa, I didn't misjudge you as a brother, drink up!"

After saying this.

He drank it all in one go.

As they toasted and clinked glasses.

The two had already drunk quite a bit.

Each showing signs of intoxication.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, thump thump thump.

This sudden knock startled Peng Guoliang.

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