Two policemen stepped forward on both sides, took out handcuffs, and said, "Secretary Song, please cooperate with our work."

The words of Director Qin and the actions of the two policemen stunned the two Secretaries and the Mayor present.

Song Guanchao was surprised, but not unexpected.

Since receiving that phone call from Director Yang, he had already guessed that such a situation might occur and was mentally prepared for it.

Moreover, Director Qin's attitude provided him with some information.

Director Qin directly had him handcuffed, indicating that he had obtained some evidence that directly proved he was the murderer.

The evidence must be very convincing.

Otherwise, Director Qin wouldn't dare handcuff him in front of Wu Qiangwei.

Song Guanchao couldn't help but be curious about who killed Director Yang.

Did they kill him just to frame me?

Am I that important?

Or does this person hate me to such an extent?

At this point, Wu Qiangwei and the other two reacted.

No need for much explanation, they could deduce one, two, three.

Wu Qiangwei said coldly, "Director Qin, please explain."

Director Qin said, "According to the chat records on Director Yang's phone, Secretary Song is the criminal who kidnapped and murdered Zhang Fang and her children."

"Secretary Wu, please forgive me for not reporting to you beforehand. The situation is urgent, and I was worried Secretary Song might detect something was amiss and might escape, so I had no choice but to have them handcuffed first."

Song Guanchao smiled and extended his hands, "Since there is evidence, let the law take its course."

Snap!

The young policeman took out handcuffs and cuffed his hands.

Wu Qiangwei showed no emotion, her face expressionless.

It wasn't until Song Guanchao was taken into the police car that Wu Qiangwei turned around and got into the car.

Secretary Lu and Mayor Zheng stood frowning, unmoving.

After she and Director Qin left, Mayor Zheng said, "Secretary Lu, what's going on with this matter?"

Secretary Lu shook his head, "You ask me, who am I supposed to ask?"

Seeing his confused expression, Mayor Zheng was surprised.

This young man, who has he offended?

This matter, it's too damn sudden!

"Let's go back, talk about it tomorrow."

Secretary Lu sighed, rubbed the center of his forehead, and left.

...

Shangguan City No.1.

Lingjiang Top Villa District.

Liu Lanzi lives here.

At this moment, the lights are bright in Villa No. 10.

Living here is the Chairman of Ronghe Company.

On the sofa, the suddenly visiting Mr. Ruan smiled and said, "Chairman He, sorry for the sudden bother."

Chairman He was a bit weary; he's old and was already preparing to rest.

But upon hearing this, he still waved his hand and said, "What brings Mr. Ruan to me?"

Mr. Ruan said, "I'm here to remind Chairman He that your time is running out."

"At the latest by tomorrow, if you haven't made a decision, this matter will end here. And if your company encounters problems in the future, you'll have to solve them yourself, Chairman He."

Chairman He frowned; this statement was clearly a threat.

Forcing him to make a decision immediately.

Chairman He said, "Is Mr. Ruan in any kind of trouble?"

Mr. Ruan sighed, "Some things happened tonight, beyond my expectations. I didn't expect the higher-ups to move so quickly. If I continue contacting you, I may also be in danger."

Chairman He said, "Mr. Ruan, please don't be mysterious."

Mr. Ruan said, "Director Yang of the Tax Bureau is dead."

Chairman He's hand lightly trembled.

Despite no visible change on his face, a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.

"Director Yang?"

"Yes."

Mr. Ruan said with a heavy tone, "This case involves quite a few people, that's all I can say. At the latest by tomorrow, regardless of the decision Chairman He makes, please let me know. The day after tomorrow, I will leave this chaotic place in Lingjiang."

With that, Mr. Ruan got up to leave.

That night, Mr. Ruan visited the residences of various company chairmen.

That night, Lingjiang's business community was shocked!

Mr. Ruan had previously talked to them about Lingjiang's crisis, but some people still remained skeptical.

Now, Director Yang is dead.

The last doubts were dispelled.

That night, Mr. Ruan received many calls.

These companies made their decisions.

They decided to leave Lingjiang!

...

Liang Jiajia kept busy until late at night, returning home at two in the morning.

The house was empty.

She knew Song Guanchao had been arrested.

She wanted to call her dad, but it was too late.

Her dad had been busy with work ever since going to the Provincial City, with hardly any time to rest.

She forced herself to stay awake until dawn.

Early the next morning.

At eight o'clock, Liang Jiajia called her dad.

"Dad, something happened to Song Guanchao."

...

Chu Xiao'e arrived at the City Committee and suddenly received a call from her cousin Feng Hongtao.

From his mouth, she learned that Director Yang of the Tax Bureau and his family of four were dead.

Not yet recovered from the shock, she heard another piece of news that shocked her even more.

The primary suspect in Director Yang's murder case, Song Guanchao, has been arrested.

Chu Xiao'e felt the world dim, her mind blank for ten seconds, only regaining clarity through Feng Hongtao's voice.

She clenched her phone tightly and asked, "How could Song Guanchao do such a thing?"

Feng Hongtao laughed wryly, his cousin's reaction bigger than he imagined.

This showed that she had already invested genuine emotion in Song Guanchao.

"Sis, I don't believe Secretary Song would do such a thing either, but there's evidence."

"What evidence?"

"I can't say," Feng Hongtao sighed, "Just know that the evidence is substantial, or the Municipal Bureau wouldn't have arrested him."

"You know about this, that's enough. Besides, I'll find a way to investigate the case and make sure to catch the real culprit and clear Secretary Song's name."

"Sis, I'm going to get busy."

"... Go ahead."

Chu Xiao'e was downcast, her eyes vacant.

At that moment, Secretary Xiao Xu walked in, "Secretary, Secretary Lu's notice: There's an emergency standing committee meeting at 9:30 Monday morning."

"Alright, I know."

Chu Xiao'e quickly composed herself; she knew the meeting was definitely going to discuss the matter.

...

Wu Qiangwei sat in her office, the ashtray in front of her filled with cigarette butts.

The incident was too sudden.

Moreover, she didn't have her own people in Lingjiang City Public Security Bureau.

Any first-hand information about the case would reach Director Qin first.

She originally wanted to contact Liang Jianfeng, but Liang Jianfeng is the head of Jiangzhou Public Security Bureau, not the Provincial Bureau, and can't control Lingjiang.

She wanted to contact the Provincial Bureau, but now Secretary Lu was in charge of the case, and it's not appropriate for her to exceed her authority.

Of course, if she wanted, she could report beyond her authority.

But she knew too well that the more critical the moment, the less one should act recklessly.

The opponent's apparent target seems to be Song Guanchao, but who can say the real target isn't Wu Qiangwei?

At such times, everything must follow the rules, absolutely no rashness.

If chaos ensues, the opponent might seize the opportunity to bring her down too.

She must remain calm.

Song Guanchao had been controlled; only she could save him.

If she acted rashly too, Song Guanchao would indeed have no chance.

Now she can only wait, wait for Secretary Lu to report to the provincial leadership!

Wait for him to finish reporting, observe the attitude of the provincial side.

Then, at the committee meeting tomorrow, she'll propose her opinion.

At this moment, Secretary Lu was on his way to the Provincial City.

He needs to go to the Provincial City and report to Secretary Gao face-to-face!

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