Chen Fang didn't respond to his words.

Instead, he picked up a folder, glanced at it, and said, "In the few years since Shendong Group was established, it smuggled a total of 5 million tons of finished oil, monopolizing a third of the national oil market. Over 4,000 oil wells have suffered losses and closed down, and the state-controlled oil companies lost 7 billion in just one year."

As for these figures.

Cai Xiaodong seemed as if he hadn't heard them at all.

He appeared utterly indifferent.

Chen Fang continued, "Over the years, you smuggled in as many as 4 million cartons of cigarettes through false declarations and other means."

At this point.

Chen Fang took a pack of cigarettes in a white box out of his pocket and tossed it onto the table.

He said, "This brand is the imported brand most favored by our country's smokers. I've checked, and at least two out of every three packs of these cigarettes on the market were smuggled in by you. And that's not even including the fake tobacco that you've sold over the years. If we include those, the number would probably be even more astonishing, right?"

"And there's more…"

Chen Fang wanted to continue.

But Cai Xiaodong interrupted him, saying, "Chen Fang, these figures, predictably, were given to you by Zuo Jiadong. Of course, I admit they are all true, but what's the use? Who's going to let you investigate? Are you alone enough? You're not even a deputy director at the customs anymore. You think you've won just because you've shackled me here?"

"Are you so certain that no one dares to investigate you?"

Chen Fang asked with interest.

Cai Xiaodong yawned and said, "Chen Fang, oh Chen Fang, you're too naive. This world isn't simply black and white. In my many years in this business, I've faced every kind of storm. You surely don't believe you can manipulate everyone in your line of work, do you?"

"I believe in the law!"

Chen Fang said firmly.

Upon hearing this, Cai Xiaodong burst into loud laughter.

He said, "The law? The law is set up for the common people, for those who are poor. Someone like me doesn't need the law, and there's no law that can touch me. Don't worry, if you want to play, we can take our time. I've got nothing to do in the next few days, I'll entertain you. But just consider this—you might have the patience, but you don't have much time left. I guess the door you shut is about to be forced open again..."

And indeed.

No sooner had Cai Xiaodong's voice faded.

Hu Qin rushed in, saying, "Chen Fang, the provincial leaders have arrived."

Cai Xiaodong naturally heard this as well.

A slight smile crossed his face.

He looked outside the window.

And said, "Chen Fang, please continue. Let's see how much longer you can be imposing?"

"Fine, then watch closely."

Chen Fang nodded and left the "interrogation room".

As he came out.

Wen Mei came over to meet him.

With a frown, she said, "The situation is a bit dire. Secretary Dai Peng of the Provincial Political and Legal Committee has arrived. Additionally, quite a few people from the Provincial Public Security Bureau are here too. Look."

Upon finishing, Wen Mei pointed towards the distant mountains.

Between the trees of Qingquan Mountain, one could clearly see numerous police officers in action.

With Dai Peng's arrival, it looked like the police were ready for a full-scale assault. The officers active in the mountain might well include tactical police snipers.

As the two of them scanned the area.

There was a loud clanging noise.

The gates of the estate were directly rammed open.

Police officers carrying riot shields from the provincial department rushed in. Wen Mei had no choice but to urgently order all her people to withdraw around the buildings and confront the provincial police.

After the police from the provincial bureau and city bureau entered, they quickly got into formation, with riot police in the front and fully-armed tactical officers behind. Other police types, wielding weapons, swiftly occupied every corner of the garden. In the blink of an eye, the area where Chen Fang's people were able to move was further compressed.

Only to see that the shields in the middle suddenly parted.

A tall man in his fifties, with partly gray hair, walked over with a serious face.

This person was none other than Dai Peng, the Provincial Committee Member, Standing Committee Member, and Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee.

Following Dai Peng, were Wang Hengyi, the Director of the Rongjiang Customs, Yang Yi, the Deputy Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, Zheng Yingdong, the Deputy Director of the Provincial Tobacco Bureau, and others.

Of course.

The leaders from Wen'an City who had arrived early were also present at the scene.

A crowded sea of people, at least a dozen or twenty people, filled the area.

"Who is Chen Fang? Step forward!"

Dai Peng bellowed authoritatively.

Chen Fang pushed aside Wen Mei, who was standing in front of him protecting him, and said, "I am."

Dai Peng first glanced at him.

Then turned to a young man on the side.

That young man, likely his secretary, took a step forward and raised two sheets of paper.

He picked up the first one and read aloud, "After research and decision-making, Fan Xian is dismissed from the positions of Committee Member, Standing Committee Member, and County Party Secretary of Jinde County, Wen Mei is dismissed from the positions of Party Group Member, Deputy Director, and Captain of the Criminal Police Brigade of Jinde County Public Security Bureau, and Hu Qin is dismissed from the position of Deputy Director of the Western Chengxi Police Station of Jinde County, effective immediately."

After finishing reading the first sheet.

He picked up the second sheet and continued to read aloud, "After research and decision-making, Xu Lianyun is dismissed from the positions of Party Group Member and Deputy Minister of the City Organization Department of Wen'an City, effective immediately."

After the two red-headed documents were read.

Dai Peng said indifferently, "Continue."

Yang Yi, the Deputy Director of the Provincial Public Security Department, personally stepped forward.

He also took out three sheets of paper.

Glancing at Chen Fang with disdain, he said, "After investigation, it has been confirmed that Zhang Cheng, the actual controller of the Tiancheng Group, is suspected of organizing and leading a criminal gang. He was arrested this morning in Changming County, and the Provincial Public Security Department has joined with city and county government authorities to seal all properties under the Tiancheng Group."

Next.

He switched to the second piece of paper and continued to read, "Tonight, Hu Entertainment Management has been suspected of prostitution, organizing and leading a criminal gang, all Tonight Hu Bath City properties are ordered to cease operation for inspection."

After finishing the second piece of paper.

Yang Yi took out the third piece of paper.

This time, his voice was even louder.

"For suspected crimes of kidnapping, intentional injury, group brawling, and causing trouble, the Provincial Public Security Department has decided to issue warrants for the following persons: Chen Fang, Xu Lianyun, Fan Xian, Wen Mei, Hu Qin, Fang Mei, Fang Gui, and Gao Younan, effective immediately."

After a series of commands had been read out.

Everyone thought Chen Fang would be scared stiff.

The people standing behind Chen Fang would be frightened into begging for mercy.

However, there wasn't a trace of fear on anyone's face; it was as if they didn't care at all.

"What, this piece-of-shit warrant doesn't have my name on it? What, I'm not good enough? I was the first one to jump into this yard, and I took down Hua Limo, Cai Xiaodong's bodyguard. Am I being looked down upon?"

In the midst of silence.

Yu Zhengchuan stood out, dissatisfied, and said.

A bout of laughter erupted from Chen Fang's cohort of women.

With his outcry.

Qinshi Mingyue also stood out and said, "What about me? How come my name isn't on it? My name is Qinshi Mingyue, please add my name."

"Right, me too, my name is Ning Yi, and I didn't hear my name either,"

Ning Yi pouted, speaking with dissatisfaction.

Just when Chen Fang thought everyone had been included, another voice came from behind: "And me, my name is Zhong Xiqian, I want to be wanted too!"

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