The murderer in the murder case has been identified, and Song Guanchao has been released without charge.

He has no objection to this.

Since the case was handed over to Liang Jianfeng, it is natural to trust him.

However, all the Standing Committee members of Lingjiang jointly recommended Song Guanchao as the head of the special investigation team.

Even Qu Xiangru supported Song Guanchao.

This is very strange.

Secretary Gao immediately determined that this murder case was not so simple.

He took off his glasses and asked, "What is the situation with this case?"

Qu Xiangru said directly, "It involves Secretary Lu."

"Lu Zhizhong?"

"Yes."

Secretary Gao looked at Wu Qiangwei and Liang Jianfeng.

Wu Qiangwei said, "According to current evidence, Secretary Lu is the mastermind behind the scenes. But the evidence is insufficient, and currently, only Secretary Song has the capability to investigate it clearly."

Secretary Gao thought of Lu Zhizhong's voluntary resignation and transfer to Tongzhou.

He didn't find it suspicious at the time.

Now, it seems there indeed is a problem.

Secretary Gao asked, "Does the province need to get involved?"

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "No need for now, as the evidence is unclear. If we directly make an arrest, it would not look good for Lingjiang. After all, he just left Lingjiang."

Secretary Gao nodded in understanding.

However, this was just Wu Qiangwei's excuse.

The purpose was to make their actions appear reasonable.

Secretary Gao agreed to their request and called Hall Director Qi.

...

Director Qin was still upset about the two guns when he suddenly received a call from Jiang Yuan.

"Hello, Mayor Jiang."

"Starting today, you don't need to come to work. Take a good rest at home for some time."

Director Qin was dumbfounded at that moment, "Mayor Jiang, I..."

"You have been dismissed."

"..."

Director Qin couldn't figure out why he was dismissed.

What did I do?

"Mayor Jiang..."

"It's just a dismissal, no other punishment. Don't overthink it, just think of it as a vacation and get some rest at home."

Without giving him a chance to ask questions, Jiang Yuan already hung up the call.

Director Qin couldn't calm down for a long time.

He was dismissed.

And there wasn't even a reason.

It's too absurd.

Absurd to the point it doesn't seem real.

In his frustration, he couldn't help but worry.

Could it be that they are going to take action against me?

It shouldn't be.

If they were really to take action, there would be no need to dismiss him; it would be more convenient to send someone to arrest him directly.

Then what could be the reason?

Director Qin felt anxious and let his thoughts run wild.

...

When Wu Qiangwei and Liang Jianfeng returned, it was already evening.

They headed straight to the sub-bureau and announced the latest appointment from the provincial department in front of everyone in the special investigation team.

Upon learning that Song Guanchao had quickly risen to become the head of the special investigation team, a group of police officers was surprised.

Song Guanchao had already received his phone back and called the several women who were concerned about him to return their calls separately, then went home to shower.

Upon receiving the appointment, he immediately went to work.

"Has the chairman of Futong Company been contacted?"

"Still abroad."

"Has his assistant returned?"

"Returned."

"Give me his phone number."

Song Guanchao dialed the number of Peng Xingrong's assistant, Hao Xin.

"Hello, Mr. Hao, I am the head of the special investigation team from the provincial department, Song Guanchao. May I ask, where are you now?"

"Hello, Officer Song, I'm still at the company. Is there anything you need my cooperation with?"

"Please stay at the company to cooperate. I am on my way now."

"Alright, no problem."

After hanging up the phone, Song Guanchao headed out and found that Wu Qiangwei also followed him.

"Secretary, aren't you going back?"

"I'll go with you."

Song Guanchao thought for a moment, nodded, and after getting in the car, he asked, "Since Secretary Lu left, how was Secretary Sun arranged?"

"No arrangement," Wu Qiangwei said. "His files are currently with the City Committee, and the project contract has been signed."

"Signed?"

Song Guanchao smiled, knowing what Secretary Sun was planning.

He was trying to use this achievement to exchange for a smooth career path.

He thought beautifully, but it was unrealistic.

Arriving at Futong Company, the two of them met Peng Xingrong's assistant, Hao Xin, in the reception room.

Song Guanchao got straight to the point and asked, "Where is Chairman Peng?"

"He is abroad."

"Can I reach him by phone?"

"Yes, he can be contacted."

"Get in touch with Chairman Peng, I have something to discuss with him."

"Okay."

Hao Xin, being just an assistant, had been instructed by Chairman Peng to delay if possible, but since they came to find him directly, there was no way to delay any longer.

He sent a text message to Chairman Peng first, and after a while, he made the call.

Song Guanchao observed quietly and said nothing.

He knew Chairman Peng was likely still in the country, just avoiding meeting.

For these companies that were reported, Song Guanchao couldn't say anything reproachful.

After all, these companies were also victims.

The call connected, and Hao Xin handed over the phone.

"Hello, Chairman Peng."

Song Guanchao took the phone, greeted him, and then said to Hao Xin, "Assistant Hao, could you please step out for a moment?"

Once he left, Song Guanchao directly asked, "Did Chairman Peng sign the contract with Tongzhou City Government's Investment Promotion Bureau?"

Peng Xingrong was silent for a few seconds, then said, "It's not Tongzhou, it's Nanyuan County."

Nanyuan County is a county under Tongzhou, signing with Nanyuan County is equivalent to signing with Tongzhou.

Song Guanchao said, "Two major events have occurred recently in Lingjiang, has Chairman Peng heard about them?"

"No."

"Then let me take a bit of your time, Chairman Peng."

Song Guanchao said, "The first thing is that Director Yang of the Tax Bureau and his entire family of four were murdered."

Over the phone, Peng Xingrong was silent. He didn't know Peng Xingrong's reaction, but he must have been shocked.

"The second thing is that Secretary Lu voluntarily applied to be transferred to the position of City Secretary in Tongzhou City."

"The murderer was instructed from behind the scenes by Secretary Lu."

"I guess Zhu Qiushui might have told Chairman Peng that some leaders in Lingjiang intend to forcibly seize your company and provided you with a solution, such as relocating your company to Nanyuan County."

"In fact, Zhu Qiushui's purpose was paving the way for Secretary Lu's transfer to Tongzhou City."

"Chairman Peng, you have been deceived."

Peng Xingrong was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly asked, "Who is Zhu Qiushui?"

Song Guanchao raised an eyebrow, "Wasn't it Zhu Qiushui who contacted Chairman Peng?"

"No," Peng Xingrong offered, "His surname is Ruan, Ruan Baoyou."

"So it was him." Song Guanchao pretended to have an epiphany, "Haha, he is a member of Secretary Lu's criminal gang."

In his mind, he noted down the name.

"Chairman Peng, I've already explained the specific situation to you. Do you choose to stay in Lingjiang or go to Nanyuan?"

Peng Xingrong suddenly sighed, "Even knowing I've been deceived, there's nothing I can do. The investment contract has already been signed."

Song Guanchao said, "The contract, I will deal with it. As long as Chairman Peng does not wish to leave, no one can force you to relocate."

"Additionally, I can assure Chairman Peng that the highest penalty that the Tax Bureau imposed on Futong Company will be revoked. Only a symbolic fine of 200,000 will be charged, and the remaining fines will be refunded the same way."

"Chairman Peng, Futong Company has been operating in Lingjiang for seven to eight years, while Nanyuan is just a county. Tongzhou is one of the economically weakest cities in the entire province."

"Moreover, can you really trust someone like Secretary Lu?"

"Can you guarantee you won't end up like Yang Lang?"

Peng Xingrong did not agree immediately.

There was no way for him to judge how much of what Song Guanchao said was true and false.

Song Guanchao could guess what he was worried about and asked, "Which leader did Ruan Baoyou say was going to target Futong Company?"

Peng Xingrong said, "Secretary Wu."

Song Guanchao said, "Alright, I will later have Mayor Jiang, Mayor Zheng, Secretary Wang of the Disciplinary Committee, Minister Zhou of the Organization Department, etc., contact Chairman Peng respectively."

Peng Xingrong was startled, "No need..."

Song Guanchao said, "I know what concerns Chairman Peng."

"This case has a significant impact, otherwise the provincial department wouldn't have established a special investigation team."

"Additionally, the city places much importance on Futong Company and also hopes the company won't relocate to another city."

"After all, Chairman Peng was deceived by Secretary Lu; this is our incompetence."

"Eliminating Chairman Peng's concerns is our responsibility."

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