In the small meeting room, there was a complete set of electronic projection equipment.

When the staff member inserted the USB stick into the computer and then projected the data from the USB stick onto the big screen,

everyone could not believe their eyes as they stared wide-eyed.

On the big screen, a smartphone video was playing.

The smartphone's resolution was very high, making the figures of two men in the video distinctly visible.

One of them was actually Fang Tang.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on Fang Tang, and no one knew what Liang Jiayi meant by bringing out this video.

As soon as Fang Tang saw the big screen, his face changed dramatically.

He knew clearly that the other person was Fan Song.

This was the scene where he and Fan Song were discussing the old city area's renovation in front of the pavilion at Little Mirror Lake.

Could it be that someone had filmed this scene?

In the video, the sound was somewhat blurred, as if recorded from a distance,

However, one could still make out the words, especially the phrase "old city area renovation," which was crystal clear.

The most devastating part was, the video even thoughtfully included subtitles.

The content of the conversation between Fang Tang and Fan Song appeared on the screen without any omissions.

"Brother Song, I know this guy has extorted thirty million from you,"

"But I have my own way to cover this loss for you within a month,"

"And by then, you will make a big profit as long as you help me take this kid down."

"The old city area renovation project in Yannan City will start very soon, and I happen to have the new city area planning map."

"I was in a hurry when I came out today, and the blueprints are locked in my car."

"After dinner, I will hand over the blueprints to Brother Song."

"But you must keep it a secret, this is a highly confidential document."

...

Everyone sat dumbfounded, watching the subtitles roll on the screen.

Everyone listened to those startling and electrifying sentences.

Every sentence was directed at Fang Tang.

Every subtitle was ironclad evidence.

The video was very short, less than two minutes long.

Yet, this clip was enough to exonerate Liang Jiayi of the false charges.

And then, it dragged Fang Tang into hell.

After the playback ended, Zhang Rongde's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

He waved his hand, "Play it again."

The staff member played it once more.

When the video was halfway through, Fang Tang finally cried out in shock.

"It's not me, I've been framed."

This video, like a heavy club, fiercely struck Fang Tang's head.

His mind went blank, and stars burst in front of his eyes.

Only now did he come back to his senses.

He collapsed onto the chair, screaming out.

The two commissioners from the disciplinary committee looked towards this important city official.

Their eyes were entirely filled with sternness and gravity.

Luo Dicheng was also surprised.

He hadn't expected that the situation would take such a turn, and it was actually Fang Tang who did it.

Zhang Rongde's face turned dark and green.

He looked coldly at Fang Tang, "I said this information was of the utmost secrecy; how could everyone in the city possibly know about it?"

"It turns out you leaked it, your good deed."

Fang Tang's mind went blank as he repeated in a murmur.

"It's not me, I didn't do it."

Zhang Rongde's expression was icy and unapologetic.

"Whether this video is real or fake, whether it includes artificially edited scenes, we will have professionals verify it,"

"Until the final results are out, Comrade Fang Tang, the organization will temporarily suspend your duties."

"Please provide an explanation about the issues involved in this video at the designated time and place."

Upon hearing Zhang Rongde's words, Fang Tang's body went limp and his eyes rolled back.

He almost fainted.

Fang Tang was Zhang Rongde's trusted secretary.

It could be said that Zhang Rongde's statement had already condemned Fang Tang's crime.

Luo Dicheng took a long breath.

He then advised Zhang Rongde.

"There are still doubts about this matter; we need not hurry."

He looked at Liang Jiayi, "Jiayi, how did you come across this video segment? Who filmed it?"

Liang Jiayi remained calm, looking at Luo Dicheng and said indifferently, "This video segment was unintentionally filmed by Yang Fei."

"The other person in the video is called Fan Song. Yang Fei happened to be nearby when they were talking."

Luo Dicheng frowned.

"Yang Fei? Isn't he the odd-job man at the hotel? I've heard that his relationship with you is quite unusual?"

Liang Jiayi's face became slightly unnatural, but she kept her head held high.

"Yes, he is my brother's... no, he is a friend of mine."

Liang Jiayi had initially wanted to reveal Yang Fei's identity.

However, she then realized Yang Fei's identity was top secret, so she changed her phrasing.

Luo Dicheng's frown deepened.

"Little Liang, your friend is no ordinary person. I would like to meet him. When would be convenient?"

"What, Leader, you want to meet him?"

This time, it was Liang Jiayi who became nervous, her eyes widening.

Luo Dicheng smiled slightly, "Why, is that not possible?"

Liang Jiayi lowered her eyes, nervously twisting the hem of her clothing.

"It's not that it's impossible, it's just that the guy is pretty boring. Why meet him?"

Luo Dicheng's smile brightened, "I heard that this hotel odd-job man is Comrade Liang's sweetheart."

"For both official and personal reasons, I must meet him. You arrange the specific time and place."

Liang Jiayi's face turned as red as an apple, she stammered several times and finally nodded, "Yes."

Luo Dicheng glanced at Zhang Rongde with a smile, "Brother Rongde, why don't you come along too?"

Zhang Rongde was devastated by Fang Tang's betrayal, feeling both heartache and irritation.

He shook his head, saying, "The most important thing for me right now is to confirm Fang Tang's leaking of secrets. This kid... ah!"

The off-the-record meeting then ended.

Two Commission for Discipline Inspection officers took Fang Tang away.

And that critical video.

Liang Jiayi also handed it over to the Commission for Discipline Inspection officers.

Zhang Rongde and the other officers left the office.

Liang Jiayi hesitated for a moment and finally made up her mind.

She approached Luo Dicheng and said, "Reporting to the leader, I am also involved in the leaking of secrets."

"Ah, what did you say?"

Luo Dicheng was startled, looking at Liang Jiayi with surprise and suspicion.

Liang Jiayi gathered her courage and recounted her chance encounter with Yang Fei.

In the end, she raised her head and said, "I've been wanting to tell you this, but I was too afraid."

"Later, Yang Fei told me that he only targets collective buildings, not ordinary people's homes, and I..."

At this point, Liang Jiayi finally could not bear to look Luo Dicheng in the eyes.

She guiltily lowered her head.

Luo Dicheng flipped through the documents supplied by the Housing Bureau and the Land Management Center.

He couldn't help but laugh.

"This kid, the buildings and lands he purchased are indeed public properties."

"Hmph, he's quite audacious."

Liang Jiayi looked at Luo Dicheng, who was both laughing and sternly scolding.

Her heart was even more uneasy, "Uncle Luo, what do you think of this person?"

"Hmph, his mind is very agile, he has a sense of the bigger picture, but this fellow's methods are indeed crooked."

Luo Dicheng spoke a few words and waved his hand.

"This makes me even more interested in meeting this young man. Arrange it as soon as possible; I need to meet him."

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