"Director Hu…"

"This is the last time I'm saying this. I've already made it perfectly clear: I am now the acting director of Yunshan City, and I have authority over all cases here! Unless there's a direct order from above, I will absolutely not hand anyone over to you!" Liu Tiannan's anger was also ignited.

I've lived in Yunshan for so many years, it's not like I don't have any connections higher up! How dare this guy threaten me like this? He's completely underestimating me!

"Very good…"

"Then I'll tell you officially: you can stop being the acting director. All your duties are suspended, effective immediately. From now on, I am in charge of everything in Yunshan!" Hu Tianhua declared coldly.

At the same time, he gave an order to Chen Jiangsong and the others beside him. "I order you to bring Zhao Dabao out to me at once!"

But after he spoke, no one present made a move. Liu Tiannan's subordinates just glanced at each other, looking at Hu Tianhua as if he were a fool.

Is there something wrong with this guy's head?

"Are you all deaf? Can't you hear me when I speak? Do you all want to rebel?" Humiliated, Hu Tianhua roared with anger.

I'm a mysterious and powerful figure! How could these people show me no respect at all? What is the meaning of this?

"Haha…" Just then, a contemptuous laugh came from the side as Chen Zheng slowly walked over.

"Director Hu, you certainly wield a lot of official power, don't you? I wonder what kind of benefits the Fan Family offered for you to personally make a trip to Yunshan. But you won't be getting anything this time. Yunshan isn't a place where you call the shots!" Chen Zheng snorted, his voice incredibly cold.

"You little punk… Don't get ahead of yourself!" Hu Tianhua's face flushed red. He had just been publicly humiliated! There was no way he could swallow this insult!

Thinking of this, he immediately pulled out his phone. "I'm calling for reinforcements from Jiangnan right now. We'll see what you've got. Do you really think you can defy the heavens?"

"Exactly, exactly…" Zhao Huiru chimed in with supreme contempt. "You damned bastard, you're nothing but small fry. Do you really think you can do whatever you want in Yunshan? If you know what's good for you, release my brother right now! Otherwise, when Director Hu's men arrive, it'll be too late for you to have any regrets!"

Yunshan is just a small city. How powerful could anyone here be? The Fan Family has significant influence in Jiangnan and even the entire Jingzhou region. I refuse to believe we can't handle a single Chen Zheng!

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chen Zheng also made a call. He was, of course, calling his old subordinate, Liu Zhenguo.

"Marshal Chen, what brings you to call me today? This is a great honor!"

"Old Liu… you sound like you have some complaints?" A slight smile touched Chen Zheng's lips.

"No, no, no, how would I dare?" Liu Zhenguo quickly explained. "I forgot to tell you, Marshal. When Xiaoran contacted me a while ago, she went out of her way to mention you. She said she must thank you for getting her into the Flying Dragon Military Academy! She ranked first in the comprehensive exams and has even signed up for the special training camp. That girl is far more outstanding than I was in my day! When you come to Jiangnan in the future, Marshal, I must thank you properly!" Liu Zhenguo couldn't help but laugh heartily.

His daughter was becoming more and more impressive. He couldn't help but smile, even in his dreams.

"We can talk about that later. There's something I need you to handle right now." Chen Zheng turned his head to look at Hu Tianhua. "You should have someone in your department named Hu Tianhua, right?"

"You know our Director Liu?" Hu Tianhua's brows furrowed as he watched Chen Zheng speaking so nonchalantly into his phone.

But he quickly shook his head.

What kind of status does Director Liu have? How could he possibly know some small fry from Yunshan? This guy must be putting on an act!

"Go on with your act…" Zhao Huiru couldn't help but mock him. "You damned bastard, you should be in the movies. Pretending to know Director Liu? A man of his stature would consider it a waste of time just to speak with you!"

That's Director Liu we're talking about! He has countless matters to deal with every day! Chen Zheng is just a hotel owner, such an insignificant character. Director Liu wouldn't even bother with him! This guy is obviously just putting on a show!

Chen Zheng quickly explained the situation to Liu Zhenguo. After hearing the story, Liu Zhenguo was naturally furious.

This Hu Tianhua is unbelievable! How dare he so blatantly abuse his authority and go all the way to Yunshan! But the worst part… he actually offended my former superior, causing me to lose face in front of the Marshal! Despicable!

"Marshal, this is all my fault. Please, just have Hu Tianhua take the phone. I'll handle the rest," Liu Zhenguo said, his voice laced with anger.

Chen Zheng calmly held out the phone. "Director Hu, your superior needs to speak with you."

A sneer remained on Hu Tianhua's lips. Hearing this, his smile froze for a moment before he shook his head with great disdain.

"You little punk… Enough with the acting. Who do you think you are? You think I'll take the phone just because you tell me to? Do you think I'm a lunatic who escaped from a mental hospital like you?"

In his eyes, Chen Zheng was no different from a lunatic—and an unmedicated one at that! Just picks up a phone, pretends to say a few words, and really thinks he's talking to my boss? Has he gotten addicted to his own act?

On the other end of the line, Liu Zhenguo heard every word clearly.

That damned scoundrel! How dare he call the Marshal a lunatic? The nerve!

Without a moment's hesitation, Liu Zhenguo hung up and immediately dialed Hu Tianhua's number.

Less than a minute later, Hu Tianhua's cell phone rang. When he saw the caller ID, he froze on the spot.

Good heavens. It really is Director Liu! Why would Director Liu be calling me?

Suddenly, a deeply unsettling feeling washed over him.

"Director Hu, your phone is ringing. Don't you want to answer it?" Chen Zheng said sarcastically.

"I refuse to believe the Director would call me because of you!" Hu Tianhua huffed, taking his phone and stepping to the side…

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