What Zheng Bihui said was also in the hearts of other committee members.

Wu Qiangwei really went too far.

It's as if she doesn't even care to pretend anymore!

Song Guanchao, a crime suspect, was released just like that!

And yet Jiang Yuan and Mayor Zheng were made to sign.

Once they sign, it means they are accountable.

What's even more baffling is that they were all asked to sign, recommending Song Guanchao to be the head of the special investigation team!

What are they trying to do?

Let a crime suspect solve a case connected to himself?

He could just grab someone and declare them guilty, who would know otherwise?

However, Minister Zhou and Jiang Yuan were more contemplative.

With their understanding of Wu Qiangwei, she didn't seem like someone who would do such a thing.

Moreover, why does Song Guanchao want to take over this case?

If he really wanted a scapegoat, the best tactic would be to remain invisible.

Directly let Liang Jianfeng find a scapegoat to wrap up the case — wouldn't that be better?

Why take the stage himself?

It makes no sense at all.

When they saw Song Guanchao's smiling expression, they both thought to themselves that the kid probably had more to say.

Minister Zhou said, "Secretary Song, if there's anything more you want to say, let's hear it all."

Wu Qiangwei was also somewhat speechless.

This guy is doing it on purpose!

He could have told everyone first about what Secretary Lu did and then proposed himself as the head of the special investigation team.

But he chose to do the opposite.

He deliberately asked first, concealing crucial information.

She saw Song Guanchao staring at Zheng Bihui with a smile, unable to help but criticize inwardly the guy's perverse taste.

Liang Jianfeng was also speechless.

We're all adults, yet still so childish.

"There are indeed some more things."

Song Guanchao said, "Mayor Zheng, no need to get too excited. Listen to what I have to say first before deciding whether to sign."

"Before Director Yang was killed, the Tax Bureau received some reports about tax evasion."

"The total amount of reports involved nearly 200 companies."

"These reports happened within half a month."

"Based on the information I have, it was a woman named Zhu Qiushui who secretly made these reports."

"The Tax Bureau cooperated with Zhu Qiushui to penalize these companies."

"The purpose was to transfer these companies from Lingjiang to other cities."

Song Guanchao highlighted the main points, without going into much detail.

These committee members were very smart and didn't require much explanation.

Sure enough, after hearing Song Guanchao's words, they immediately understood.

They could hardly sit still at that moment.

Secretary Wang from the Disciplinary Committee asked, "Secretary Wu, is this true?"

Wu Qiangwei nodded, "It's already been verified."

Liang Jianfeng then handed out another document to everyone.

The document contained detailed information on more than a hundred companies that had been reported and dealt with by the Tax Bureau during this time.

Looking at the companies on the list, the committee members present were all shocked.

The companies listed included more than two-thirds of Lingjiang's major taxpayers!

Even with Jiang Yuan and Minister Zhou's calmness, they found it hard to remain composed at this moment.

This issue affected not just one or two people, but everyone in Lingjiang!

Jiang Yuan sternly asked, "Secretary Wu, is there evidence?"

He wanted to know whether there was supporting evidence or if it was just their analysis and conjecture.

Wu Qiangwei gently responded, "Mr. Liang, show them, please."

Liang Jianfeng took out another stack of documents and distributed them to everyone.

He explained, "These were scheduled emails found in Director Yang's inbox."

"This email was originally intended to be sent to Director Feng of the Industrial and Commercial Bureau."

Following Song Guanchao's suggestion, they searched the email and indeed found Yang's back-up plan.

The email detailed how Zhu Qiushui threatened him, how he discovered something was wrong, and verified it with Peng Xingrong, chairman of Futong Company.

Additionally, it discussed his distrust of Lingjiang's leadership and advised Director Feng not to disclose it to the Lingjiang leadership but to contact the Central Inspection Team directly, if possible.

After reading the email, everyone's hearts sank again.

Jiang Yuan's face was filled with rage, as he asked, "Who's behind Zhu Qiushui?"

Without any need for further explanation from Song Guanchao, they could immediately ascertain it was definitely someone in power.

"Mayor Jiang is truly muddled with anger."

Song Guanchao smiled and said, "Do I really need to say who it is?"

Jiang Yuan's brows tightened.

The next second, he heard Minister Zhou solemnly say a name: "Lu Zhizhong!"

Jiang Yuan suddenly realized, and so did the other committee members.

That's it!

It could only be him!

No wonder he left on the day of his appointment.

At the time, everyone was sighing — and even mocking — Lu Zhizhong for getting demoted.

But now it seems, where was the demotion for Lu Zhizhong!

Going to Tongzhou was probably something he proposed himself!

He likely used Yang Lang's murder as an opportunity to submit this request.

Making the province think he wanted to stay out of Lingjiang's troubles, and that's why he proposed a demotion.

"Secretary Lu is certainly deep and reserved!"

Jiang Yuan let out a big breath.

Secretary Lu had been low-key for three years, not attracting any attention at all.

But unexpectedly, he was building up for something big!

This operation forced the entire Lingjiang into a desperate situation.

With his demonstrated skills, if he had managed properly these three years, would he really be marginalized?

Couldn't he have turned the City Committee into a solid force long ago, eliminating the scope for Wu Qiangwei?

But this guy didn't manage Lingjiang well; instead, he thought about ruining it!

And he aimed to drag them down as well!

Minister Zhou and others wore expressions as dark as water.

This Secretary Lu, when he chooses not to act, it's fine, but once he acts, it's a sinister killing move!

Secretary Wang and others, amidst their anger, felt a deep sense of helplessness.

It was only now they realized, they were not in the same league as Secretary Lu.

The angriest of all was Zheng Bihui.

He had been deceived!

Tricked completely by Lu Zhizhong!

This bastard had disguised himself so well in front of him, and he hadn't seen through his true intentions at all.

Looking at everyone enveloped in gloom, Zheng Bihui suddenly wasn't as angry.

If Lingjiang really fell apart, he would lose the least.

Suddenly, he found a little schadenfreude.

"Everyone."

Song Guanchao's voice broke the heavy atmosphere.

"Can this be signed now?"

Sign it?

Only then did they remember the request Song Guanchao made earlier.

Secretary Wang asked, "Secretary Song, do you have a plan?"

The others also looked at him.

They knew that Song Guanchao was quite adept at handling cases.

Money transferred abroad had been retrieved by him.

Perhaps this time, he could also handle it!

Song Guanchao shook his head: "No plan."

"But I can give it a try."

"Of course, if you have better options, you don't need to sign."

He lit a cigarette, leaving the choice to them.

Zheng Bihui squinted, suddenly grabbed a pen, and quickly signed his name on two documents.

Song Guanchao was quite surprised that this guy was the first to sign.

"Mayor Zheng, do you trust me that much?"

Zheng Bihui sneered: "Trust?"

"You're thinking too much."

"I know what you're thinking, nothing more than trying to turn the tide and be a hero."

"If you can really resolve this peacefully, you can have the hero status and the limelight, what's the big deal?"

"Moreover, if it doesn't work out, you'll also bear the blame of being a sinner in Lingjiang."

"A long shot opportunity; if you're willing to wade through this mess, I have no reason to stop you."

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