"Director Yang, what exactly happened?"

Song Guanchao's tone was very serious and calm.

However, on the other end of the phone, Director Yang fell silent, only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.

Song Guanchao asked a few more questions but didn't get a specific answer.

He knew something had gone wrong.

His mind raced as he tried to analyze.

But there was too little information available.

All he knew was Director Yang calling him over because of the recent tax evasion report.

Moreover, his wife and children were in grave danger.

He himself, was in grave danger.

In a flash, Song Guanchao had made up his mind.

He immediately called Wu Qiangwei.

Just as he dialed the phone, a text message suddenly came through.

He was about to open it and read when the call connected.

"What's the matter?"

"Secretary Wu, something's happened."

He quickly and clearly reported the situation to Wu Qiangwei.

Wu Qiangwei said, "You must not go!"

She too realized the severity of the issue.

Moreover, why did Director Yang call Song Guanchao?

This was illogical.

Very likely, this was a trap!

Just waiting for Song Guanchao to walk into it.

"You come to my place immediately."

"Okay."

Song Guanchao turned the steering wheel and headed for Wu Qiangwei's home.

The distance wasn't far, and there weren't many cars on the road at this time.

Ten minutes later, he was already at Wu Qiangwei's house.

Wu Qiangwei was already waiting downstairs, along with Uncle Hong and Wu Ming.

Wu Qiangwei got into the car directly: "Let's go to Director Yang's house."

Song Guanchao drove while asking, "Secretary, have you contacted Director Qin?"

Although Director Yang said Director Qin couldn't be trusted.

But he hadn't really interacted with Director Yang much, so he couldn't believe it fully.

And furthermore, the Police Department was fully managed by Director Qin, even if he couldn't be trusted, there wasn't a better option right now.

"I've contacted him."

"What about Mazhuang Town?"

"I asked Director Qin to contact the Mazhuang Town Police Station."

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped under Director Yang's apartment building.

Just as they got out of the car, several other cars arrived.

Several police cars, and the cars of Mayor Zheng and Secretary Chen of Fengjiang District Committee.

This neighborhood belonged to Fengjiang District.

While waiting for Song Guanchao, Wu Qiangwei first contacted the relevant personnel.

The group met downstairs.

Mayor Zheng asked, "Secretary Wu, what happened?"

Over the phone, Wu Qiangwei hadn't said much, only that Director Yang was in life-threatening danger and it was urgent.

"I do not know."

Wu Qiangwei shook her head while heading towards the elevator and said, "Secretary Song, explain the situation."

Right then, Song Guanchao shared his entire communication process with Director Yang to everyone.

After listening, both Mayor Zheng and Director Qin frowned deeply.

Song Guanchao particularly observed Director Qin's expression.

This guy wasn't particularly bright, and Song Guanchao didn't believe he was capable of deception.

From his reaction, he seemed to have just learned about this matter.

Strange.

This didn't align with what Director Yang said.

The elevator reached the floor, and they realized that the elevator required a card to reach fixed floors.

With no other option, the group had to use the stairs.

Song Guanchao said, "Director Qin, arrange for a few police officers to stay here, and if anyone comes down, interrogate them immediately."

Director Qin paused, feeling a bit annoyed at being instructed, but he still followed the request.

Director Yang lived on the 16th floor, not an issue for Song Guanchao, and not much of a problem for Wu Qiangwei who jogged regularly.

Mayor Zheng was already gasping for breath after just a few flights.

Director Qin was about the same, telling a junior officer, "Contact the property management and have them send the access card over."

By the time they reached the 12th floor, the property staff arrived.

The staff emerged from the elevator on the 12th floor and provided access for them to ride the elevator to the 16th floor.

Director Yang's apartment complex was all large units, one unit per floor.

The door was tightly locked at that moment.

Director Qin knocked forcefully on the door but there was no response from inside.

He stepped back and said, "Break down the door."

Several officers stepped forward to kick the door, but it didn't budge.

Watching this made Song Guanchao weary: "Move aside."

After the police moved aside, he advanced, kept a safe distance, and delivered a strong kick.

Bang!

With a loud bang, the door was blasted open.

The tremendous force in that kick made Mayor Zheng and Director Qin twitch their eyelids.

This guy is damn violent.

The room lights were fully on, and in the living room, Director Yang lay face up beside the coffee table, foaming at the mouth, eyes wide open, body stiff.

Seeing this scene, the leaders were shocked, and their hearts sank.

Director Yang, really met with a mishap!

He seems... dead!

"Nobody move!"

Song Guanchao said, "Director Qin, go check if Director Yang is dead or alive. If he is dead, immediately secure the scene, invite the medical examiner to determine the cause of death. Get the criminal investigation team to examine the scene."

Director Qin hesitated, feeling increasingly irritated.

I'm the damn Police Director!

But Song Guanchao's directions were correct procedural actions, making it hard for him to lash out, so he just snorted, "I know what to do."

He approached, checked for breathing, and then felt the carotid pulse.

A minute later, he stood up and shook his head, "He's dead."

Song Guanchao glanced at the syringe, white powder, and the ice bucket on the coffee table...

Then he looked at the expression of death again and said, "Preliminary observation suggests death due to drug overdose."

"Don't be quick to jump to conclusions."

Director Qin walked over and said, "These things, professionals will come to handle. Secretary Song, stick to your work duties. Random comments complicate police work."

Song Guanchao didn't bother with these things.

He was saying this for Wu Qiangwei to hear.

Director Qin immediately contacted the medical examiner and criminal investigation team. While waiting, his phone suddenly rang.

It was a call from Mazhuang Town Police Station.

He put it on speaker: "Go ahead."

"Director Qin, we've found three bodies at the brick factory."

Wu Qiangwei, Mayor Zheng, and Song Guanchao furrowed their brows even more tightly.

"Keep the scene intact, don't let anyone disturb it."

"I will contact the city bureau to come by later. Before the city bureau arrives, no one is allowed to leave!"

After hanging up, he looked at Zheng Bihui, "Mayor Zheng, could you please contact Secretary Zhang of Dujiang City and have him arrange the criminal investigation and medical examiners to explore at Mazhuang Town."

Mazhuang Town is under the jurisdiction of Dujiang City.

Zheng Bihui took out his phone and called Zhang Meilin.

Receiving the call and suddenly learning about this incident, Zhang Meilin became fully alert.

"Alright, I'll arrange it right away."

The three leadership figures stood outside in the corridor, while officers guarded the elevator and hallway, trying to maintain the integrity of the scene inside the apartment.

Director Qin's brow furrowed deeply.

The director of the city tax bureau is dead!

This incident is huge!

Once publicized, it might draw national attention.

If it was a normal accident or disease, it wouldn't be much.

But Director Yang's death is clearly unnatural.

Besides, before dying, he also placed that odd call to Song Guanchao.

All signs suggest foul play!

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