Climbing the Career Ladder

Chapter 122

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"Mayor Wen, why don't you go and have a rest? There should be no news at this time. If there is a call, I will report it to you as soon as possible." Fang Zhicheng looked up and glanced at Song Wendi's wife Wenfeng. Although the two had just had a quarrel, after learning that Song Wendi had lost contact, she rushed to Yinzhou as soon as possible to wait for news from Song Wendi.

After all, they are married couple. A husband and wife are bound by a hundred days of grace. If Song Wendi falls, it will inevitably affect Wenfeng's career. These two people are connected even if their bones are broken. They are definitely more than just a traditional couple.

Wenfeng is in her forties and is very well maintained. She has short hair that reaches her ears and wears a professional suit with a white shirt underneath, which makes her look capable.

Wen Feng's voice was full of magnetism and penetration. She shook her hand and sighed, "If you are tired, go and rest first. I'm fine!"

Fang Zhicheng knew that Wen Feng was anxious at this critical moment, and even if she wanted to sleep, she would not be able to sleep peacefully.

Seeing Xiaoyan dozing off with her head nodding like a chick pecking at rice, Fang Zhicheng went into the bedroom, found a blanket for her to cover herself with, and then made a cup of strong tea for Wenfeng.

After drinking the strong tea, Wen Feng's complexion improved a little, and she chatted briefly with Fang Zhicheng, asking about Zeng Ru indirectly. Fang Zhicheng naturally kept silent, and he must not reveal anything at this critical moment, which would make things more complicated.

Around five in the morning, Fang Zhicheng's phone finally rang. Zhong Yang had obviously not rested all night. His voice was hoarse and he said with a hint of surprise, "We found Secretary Song's bus. It was pushed into Yuhu Lake in the eastern suburbs. Secretary Song's body was not found at the scene. He should still be alive."

Upon hearing the news, Fang Zhicheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, because this proved that Song Wendi was not absconding for fear of crime, as the rumors said.

Fang Zhicheng pondered for a while and asked, "The car can't be there for no reason. Someone must have tampered with it. Are there any clues left behind by the car?"

Zhong Yang said softly: "Judging from the marks on the front of the car, it should have been hit by another vehicle. We are waiting for daybreak to see if we can find any witnesses in the area."

Fang Zhicheng frowned and sighed, "Don't wait until daybreak. Arrange someone to knock on the door and investigate now. We must race against time now. We don't know how the situation will change after daybreak."

Zhong Yang nodded, revealing a serious look, and said: "You are right, we will go investigate now."

Seeing Zhong Yang about to hang up the phone, Fang Zhicheng asked, "Have you carefully checked the clue about Liu Xiongbin?"

Zhong Yang was slightly startled, and said softly: "His whereabouts are indeed suspicious. According to the neighbors, he often goes out after get off work recently."

Fang Zhicheng said softly: "Let's check his recent mobile phone call records."

Zhong Yang asked doubtfully: "Do you think this matter is related to Liu Xiongbin?"

Fang Zhicheng nodded and said in a deep voice: "If something happens to the boss, the people around him are most likely to take action. Although he has always been loyal to the boss, people will always change."

"Then we have to walk on two legs. I will contact you when I have news." After saying that, Zhong Yang hung up the phone and coordinated to continue tracking down Song Wendi's whereabouts.

"Why do you suspect Liu Xiongbin?" Wen Feng stared at Fang Zhicheng and asked thoughtfully.

Fang Zhicheng said softly, "I asked Xiaoyan. In the past, when Master Liu picked up the boss, he would always say a few words to her. But in the past week, Master Liu has always been waiting at the door and has not entered the house. Something must be wrong when something is abnormal, so I think there must be something fishy."

Wen Feng nodded and said softly, "You are very attentive. Perhaps Liu Xiongbin is indeed a good clue."

As soon as she finished speaking, she picked up her phone and walked to the balcony. From the fragments of information she heard, she realized that Wen Feng was mobilizing her own resources to collect clues, and her target was Liu Xiongbin.

Although Yinzhou police tried their best, they were unable to investigate two clues. Now that time was running out, Wenfeng brought in support to help share the pressure.

After daybreak, Xia Xiang and Zhang Guoxin began to take action. Taking advantage of Song Wendi's absence, they convened a Standing Committee meeting to discuss emergency preparedness after Song Wendi's disappearance. They kept reporting to the provincial party committee, seemingly asking for reinforcements, but in fact they were increasing pressure on Li Siyuan, the secretary of the provincial party committee.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Li Siyuan had to issue an instruction, and Mayor Xia Xiang would temporarily replace Song Wendi to be in charge of Yinzhou's related affairs.

After Xia Xiang took office, he made three arrangements. First, he removed the relevant powers of Ding Feng, the executive deputy director of the Public Security Bureau. Second, he ordered the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection to investigate whether Song Wendi's disappearance was related to corruption and bribery. Third, he made adjustments to the key personnel related to the Yuhu Ecological Zone real estate project.

After these changes, the Song faction was undoubtedly even more panicked, including the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department Minister Qiu Hengde, who was also very worried and called Fang Zhicheng four or five times to inquire about Song Wendi's news.

The Song faction is in chaos, but Fang Zhicheng is helpless and can only hope that Zhong Yang and the task force can find Song Wendi's whereabouts as soon as possible.

At 5 pm, there was still no news about Song Wendi. A mass incident occurred at Yinzhou Heavy Machinery. Many employees gathered to make trouble because of the restructuring and listing. Xia Xiang urgently summoned personnel to respond and reported the situation to the province, pointing out that the restructuring and listing of Yinzhou Heavy Machinery was strongly promoted by Song Wendi and was not the will of the people.

Disputes continued, chaos occurred frequently, the head coach disappeared, and the Song faction was defeated in this change!

Wen Feng finally couldn't wait any longer. She sighed, stood up and said, "Xiao Fang, I still have work to do, and I will have to leave Yinzhou later. If there is any news about Lao Song, please inform me as soon as possible." It was no use to just sit and wait patiently. Wen Feng decided to rush to Qiongjin. If Song Wendi really encountered an accident, she would have to grit her teeth and hold on to withstand the pressure.

Fang Zhicheng nodded, sent Wenfeng away, and returned to the house. An idea suddenly occurred to him, and he said to Xiaoyan, "Is the study locked? Can I go and take a look?"

Xiaoyan treated Fang Zhicheng as her own, took out the key from the drawer, and then took Fang Zhicheng to the study. Song Wendi's study was very tidy. Fang Zhicheng searched around for a while and finally found what he was looking for in a folder in the bookcase.

Fang Zhicheng sighed secretly, now he could only buy time.

This is the material that Fang Zhicheng has recently collected and sorted out. It is about the details of the demolition case of Yuhu Ecological Zone. Song Wendi has been holding it in his hand as a means of deterring Xia Xiang. He will not throw out the nuclear weapon until the critical moment. Now it has come to the critical moment, and Fang Zhicheng can't care so much.

Xia Xiang sat in the office and invited Zhang Guoxin to have tea.

Zhang Guoxin took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and praised: "Thank you Mayor Xia for your help. After the incident at Yinzhou Heavy Machinery, it is only natural for Young Master Ye to take over in the future."

Xia Xiang waved his hand and smiled faintly: "If it weren't for the help of Mr. Ye, how could Yinzhou be stabilized so easily after Song Wendi disappeared?"

Zhang Guoxin and Xia Xiang smiled at each other. Even though Xia Xiang was a traitor to the Quan'an Gang, they came from the same source and their common enemy was Song Wendi. So after Song Wendi disappeared, the two of them quickly joined forces to clean up the Yinzhou officialdom. In less than two days, the Song faction had been brought under control.

Xia Xiang knew that without the help of Zhang Guoxin, he would not have been able to do so smoothly. After all, key departments such as the Discipline Inspection Commission and the Organization Department were occupied by the Song faction. Without the support of the Ye family, he would not be able to chew so many bones.

The chaos was brought under control and the two began to divide the profits.

The Ye family didn't ask for much, but they were determined to get Yinzhou Heavy Machinery. However, Xia Xiang had no interest in Yinzhou Heavy Machinery, so he readily agreed to the request of Zhang Guoxin, the spokesperson of the Ye family.

"What should we do if Song Wendi is found?" Zhang Guoxin suddenly asked with a smile.

Xia Xiang said calmly, "If it were so easy to be found, would I still have the leisure to drink tea and chat with Comrade Guo Xin here?"