It looked like a deadlock had now turned into an unsolvable situation.

Originally, in the eyes of Xie Shanglin and Yuan Yunqiu, Chen Fang's research was just to get something out of the shop owners in the rental market.

After Yuan Yunqiu arrived.

Xie Shanglin sent people to threaten these shopkeepers.

Under his tyranny, those shopkeepers dared not speak the truth.

This naturally led to breaking the deadlock.

Chen Fang had no evidence in hand, and of course, could not randomly inspect the office's accounts, especially since Xie Shanglin had someone backing him up.

It was not something that could be checked just because he wanted to.

But now it was different.

He claimed Wang Gaoxing had framed him.

So, if Chen Fang said he wanted to help you maintain your reputation and you agreed, then, the accounts had to be shown to Chen Fang.

If you didn't agree, that would appear suspect.

Thus, Yuan Yunqiu also felt somewhat distressed at this point.

Xie Shanglin quickly cleared his throat.

He said, "Mayor Zhao, I appreciate the good intention of Secretary General Chen. Wang Gaoxing, that kind of person, suspected of illegal and criminal activities, should not be taken seriously. I don't pay attention to what he says. If there is any issue with the market, I will inspect it myself when I return, so there's no need to trouble the municipal government officials."

Chen Fang said with a smile, "From what you've said, Mayor Zhao, Minister Yuan, you've just heard it yourselves. The public speaks highly of Director Xie, their satisfaction is very high. If our government doesn't protect his image, it would be like slapping our own municipal government in the face. I think we still need to clarify the facts, to give everyone an explanation, right?"

Xie Shanglin had already cursed Chen Fang's ancestors silently several times over by now.

He was just about to retort.

Zhao Yiping said, "Secretary General Chen makes sense. Director Xie, such a good comrade, if we don't care after he has been wronged, I, Zhao Yiping, wouldn't know where to put my old face. So, Director Xie, just stay here, Secretary General Chen, you take some people and go back to clear this up."

"Okay, I'll go now!"

After Chen Fang agreed to this, he made a phone call.

Shortly thereafter.

Two cars from the Audit Bureau, which had been prepared earlier, arrived at the entrance of the market.

Quite a few auditors alighted from the cars.

Following this.

Under the leadership of Chen Fang, they marched into the market imposingly.

Xie Shanglin wanted to stop them.

But since Zhao Yiping had spoken, what more could he say.

He kept looking towards Yuan Yunqiu.

Yuan Yunqiu was at a loss for words too.

She certainly couldn't tell Zhao Yiping that even if Xie Shanglin was wronged, there was no need to clear his name, could she? That wasn't something she could say out loud.

Xie Shanglin was so anxious he was practically jumping.

He was just about to reach for his phone.

Zhao Yiping, who had been watching him, noticed.

He said, "Director Xie, it seems you're a bit nervous. I suggest you better not touch your phone. If Wang Gaoxing accuses you of something else later, it could really become unclear. I'm suggesting this for your own good."

Mournfully, Xie Shanglin had no choice but to slip his hand back into his pocket again.

A group of people present at the scene.

Some were joyful, others concerned.

Especially those who had ties with Xie Shanglin, were now considering how to disassociate themselves.

The Starlight Night Market could not be unchecked anymore.

Previously, with someone higher up covering for them, no one dared to investigate.

But now, using the excuse of clearing his name, Chen Fang could investigate openly.

Didn't that mean their doom was near?

They waited.

For about over an hour.

Zhao Yiping was not in a hurry.

Even if Chen Fang found nothing, this matter could naturally come to an end, as it initially began under the guise of clearing someone's name.

If something was found.

That would be even better.

The issue with the Starlight Night Market could be settled in one fell swoop.

This being so,

Zhu Hanmin was set to suffer a heavy loss once again.

Suddenly,

someone in the crowd shouted, "Secretary-General Chen is back."

All eyes turned towards Chen Fang.

Chen Fang, with a stern face, walked over to Zhao Yiping.

He leaned towards his ear and whispered something.

Zhao Yiping's face changed immediately.

At that change,

everyone's heart skipped a beat.

Especially Xie Shanglin, who could clearly feel that his smug expression had disappeared, replaced by nervousness.

"Mr. Xie, it seems the situation isn't very optimistic. There indeed is a 'Yin Yang Accounts' book, and, your Wan Family Market Management Limited Company has seen substantial turnover. From what the investigation has shown so far, this market is nothing but a money-gathering tool for you, Xie Shanglin,"

Chen Fang said to Xie Shanglin.

Xie Shanglin felt his heart leap to his throat.

His body began to tremble incessantly.

Chen Fang continued, "Moreover, your management is seriously flawed, fostering criminal organizations to suppress shop owners. Just now, you coerced the shop owners into not disclosing the real rent to us. Whoever speaks out would face the consequences of having their shop smashed. Mr. Xie, this is gangsterism. It looks like Wang Gaoxing didn't wrong you after all."

Upon hearing this,

Xie Shanglin's legs went weak instantly.

He fell to the ground with a thump,

shaking like a sieve.

He said, "Mayor Zhao, Secretary-General Chen, I… I was wrong… I was blinded by greed, I…"

Zhao Yiping's face was dark.

He said, "I was originally thinking of helping you clear these accusations, but now, it turns out everything is true. The more we investigate, the more problems there are. Comrade Chen Fang, since you were the first to discover this problem, you will be responsible for leading the investigation. No matter who it involves, no matter what obstacles you encounter, report to me, and I will support you!"

After dropping this statement,

Zhao Yiping feigned anger and got into his car.

The others, though anxious,

had no choice but to leave since Zhao Yiping had left.

…

In Zhu Hanmin's office,

he was enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

Lying on the sofa with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, a series of rapid knocks on the door sounded.

Secretary Lin Xia hurried in.

She said, "Leader, it's bad news. Something has happened. Xie Shanglin has been arrested."

Zhu Hanmin's eyes sprang open.

He asked, "What happened? Didn't Yuan Yunqiu go over? How could he still get arrested?"

Lin Xia relayed the situation she had learned in detail.

Zhu Hanmin slapped the sofa's armrest angrily and said, "Fools, a bunch of fools, can't even handle a small matter properly."

Angry though he was,

and despite having scolded,

Zhu Hanmin managed to calm himself down.

He asked, "Where is Xie Shanglin now?"

Lin Xia said, "Mayor Zhao has handed over the investigative authority to Chen Fang. Secretary-General Chen has established a Starlight Night Market Issue Handling Team, and this team is conducting all investigations, with him as the leader."

With the man in Chen Fang's hands,

handling this matter just got difficult.

Zhu Hanmin knew Chen Fang's character.

After taking a deep breath, he said, "Once Starlight Night Market is investigated, pulling one carrot may bring up the whole mud. It's likely that many people in our faction will be affected."

That's why Zhu Hanmin was so nervous.

Because Starlight Night Market was crucial to him.

It was the source of his confidence to stand up against Zhao Yiping in Wulan City.

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