The former deputy director was named Jiang Guojin.

About three months ago, he led the Inspection Department in a routine check of the imported goods at Wen'an Port.

It was during this time that Jiang Guojin discovered a container without any markings.

He then requested to open the container for inspection.

Unexpectedly, he was obstructed by the on-site staff of Yujia Trade.

There was even a fierce confrontation between the two sides.

It was at this moment that Jiang Guojin received a call from Zhou Ci, the secretary of Ge Weijun, stating that it was Ge Weijun's intention to let the shipment pass.

Jiang Guojin was quite stubborn.

He didn't care about the phone call.

He directly mobilized personnel and detained the container.

After forcibly opening it, they found boxes of electronic products.

Upon comparing with the customs declaration, they found out.

The declared name for this container of goods was "clothing."

From this, it was determined that these electronic products were all smuggled goods.

Following that, Jiang Guojin proceeded to initiate an investigation according to normal procedures.

Nobody expected that the very same evening, the Marine Defense Squad of Wen'an City Public Security Bureau suddenly arrived at the scene and towed away the container.

After receiving the news, Jiang Guojin rushed to the Marine Defense Squad to request the return of the goods.

However, the marine defense claimed that they had already discovered this batch of smuggled goods, originally intending to use it to catch bigger fish. Unfortunately, customs beat them to it. The case was already under their investigation, so the goods could not be returned.

There was nothing he could do.

The case had to be tentatively closed.

Just about a month later,

Jiang Guojin's transfer order came, and he was reassigned from Wen'an City Customs to the Risk Prevention Division of Rongjiang City Customs.

Hearing this,

Chen Fang asked, "Even if our work is interfered with by local forces, shouldn't they be unable to tamper with personnel authority?"

Hearing this statement,

Liu Jiayang smiled and said, "Director Chen also originated from local government before entering Customs, didn't he?"

With this remark,

Chen Fang understood.

Customs is indeed a directly governed institution.

However, it still has inextricable ties with the local authorities. What seems impossible to outsiders is, in fact, not rare at all within the system.

As long as one has connections, anything can be accomplished.

At the entrance of the restaurant,

Xu Tingsong swaggered out.

Seeing this, Liu Jiayang patted Chen Fang on the shoulder and said, "Alright, I'm leaving now. We'll talk more tomorrow if you have other concerns."

After saying this,

he got into his car.

"Yo, Director Chen, haven't left yet, do you need a ride?"

Xu Tingsong had naturally seen Chen Fang standing at the entrance and clamored over.

At that moment, a taxi stopped in front of them.

Chen Fang was about to get in.

Suddenly two men in black emerged.

One directly blocked his way, closing the taxi door he had opened.

The other spoke a few words to the taxi driver, frightening him into stepping on the gas and driving away.

Chen Fang was speechless.

He tried to head straight to the roadside.

However, the two men in black stood in front of him, blocking his way out.

"Mr. Xu, what is the meaning of this?"

Chen Fang inquired.

Xu Tingsong laughed heartily and said, "No particular reason, really. I, Xu Tingsong, am always hospitable. Director Chen has just taken office today, and if I don't show some courtesy, I'll keep feeling uneasy."

After saying this,

he walked up to Chen Fang.

He wrapped an arm around Chen Fang's shoulder and said, "Director Chen, how about I treat you to another round?"

"I just arrived today and I'm a bit tired, so I'd like to rest early."

Chen Fang removed his arm from his shoulder and said.

Xu Tingsong was taken aback and asked, "Tired? I know a great place where you can relax."

"I'm not interested."

Chen Fang's response.

Made Xu Tingsong's face show a trace of malevolence.

However, he didn't erupt in anger.

He chuckled and said, "Usually, when a man says he's not interested, it means he's thinking about women. Director Chen, young and vigorous, naturally has his desires. No worries, in all of Wen'an City, whatever woman Director Chen desires, I, Xu Tingsong, can bring her to your bed, no bragging."

"Mr. Xu, you have such capabilities?"

Chen Fang asked nonchalantly.

Xu Tingsong slapped his chest and said, "Don't believe me?"

Having finished speaking,

his eyes began to dart around.

After a sweep, they finally landed on a receptionist at the restaurant's entrance.

He elbowed Chen Fang, pointed toward the receptionist, and then exaggeratedly drew two "S" shapes with his hands, asking, "What about this babe? Big chest, big butt; she must be quite the ride in bed."

Chen Fang didn't see clearly at first.

He just squinted for a better look.

Xu Tingsong then snapped his fingers.

Instantly, four men in black walked up to the receptionist.

One of them said something to her,

and led the young woman over to them.

Xu Tingsong suddenly took hold of her chin, turned to Chen Fang, and asked, "Officer Chen, how about it? Want her to spend the night with you?"

I've seen outrageous, but never this outrageous.

Seeing the situation, the receptionist

hastily tried to pull away.

Xu Tingsong pulled out a stack of money, slapped it on the receptionist, and said, "Here's the money, how about you spend a night with our Officer Chen?"

"Shameless, scoundrel…"

The woman cursed and struggled.

Unfortunately, all her exits were blocked.

"Director Xu, stop it, I'm not interested,"

Chen Fang said quickly, seeing the woman being harassed.

No one expected that a perfectly normal reaction

would suddenly make Xu Tingsong explode.

He turned around and slapped the receptionist, berating her, "Ungrateful wretch, believe me, I could strip you right here."

Seeing the woman was about to be harmed,

Chen Fang was about to intervene physically.

At that moment, a forceful reprimand came.

"You sons of bitches, stop!"

Hearing this voice,

Xu Tingsong's face instantly changed.

At the entrance of the restaurant,

two middle-aged men came out.

One of them Chen Fang recognized; he was Wen'an City's Committee Member, Standing Committee Member, and Deputy Mayor Ge Weijun.

The other man appeared to be about forty, dressed in a suit, standing tall and distinguished, radiating not an ordinary presence.

"Dad…"

Xu Tingsong deflated.

He lowered his head and called out.

Ge Weijun swung his hand and slapped Xu Tingsong across the face.

Xu Tingsong spun around, leaving a bright red handprint on his face.

"Still haven't learned your lesson? How many times have I told you to keep a low profile outside, to keep it low, but you just won't listen, will you?"

After he had finished scolding,

Ge Weijun knocked on Xu Tingsong's head with another blow.

Xu Tingsong cringed, not daring to make a peep.

Just as he was about to strike again,

the man beside Ge Weijun intervened, grabbing Ge's wrist, and said, "Deputy Mayor Ge, it's just a receptionist, no need for such anger."

Having spoken,

he took out a stack of money from his pocket.

It looked to be about ten thousand yuan.

He threw it coldly on the ground and said to the whimpering receptionist, "This is to compensate you, take the money and disappear from my sight."

Such a cold statement.

The receptionist didn't dare say anything.

She picked up the money from the ground and fled.

The middle-aged man's gaze landed on Chen Fang and he walked over to him, asking, "Are you the new Officer Chen?"

"I am."

The man smiled slightly.

He said, "Zuo Jiadong, Chairman of Tiandong Group."

Chen Fang hadn't heard of him.

He wasn't interested in knowing either.

Ignoring the hand extended to him, Chen Fang instead said to Ge Weijun, "Deputy Mayor Ge, Director Xu has had too much to drink, you should take him home to rest."

Upon hearing this,

Zuo Jiadong looked somewhat embarrassed.

Before Ge Weijun could speak,

Zuo Jiadong said, "Officer Chen, I suggest you'd better shake this hand."

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