It’s actually him
Gao Tianfang's eyelids jumped suddenly, and he seemed to have a premonition of something. He looked around and saw that he was far away from the city hall gate, so he didn't expect anyone to find him. He hesitated and was about to refuse, but for some reason he nodded, opened the back door and got in.
"drive!"
Chang Cheng stepped on the accelerator and the Audi sped away!
The place Wen Liang chose was in a teahouse in Sangqiu District that had just opened a few days ago. The decoration was elegant and grand. Walking into the gate, there was a quiet and winding path, surrounded by red wood railings, strange rocks, and lush wisteria flowers shading the sun. Rows of glass lamps were hung on both sides of the corridor, reflecting the elegant names of the private rooms such as Cao Ru Lian Ting, Zhu Lin Ting Yu, Qing Geng Yu Du, Yu Zhou Chang Wan, Lai Jin Yu Xuan, etc., which looked very high-end.
"What a great place! How did Master Wen find it?"
After all, Gao Tianfang is a well-known figure in Guanshan. There are many more people who know him than he knows, so it is necessary to choose a secluded place like this.
"A friend recommended it to me. This is my first time here. It's high up, how's the environment? Is it satisfactory?"
"Very good, thank you for your concern, Master Wen."
While Gao Tianfang was socializing, he was trying to guess Wen Liang's intentions in coming to find him. Logically, the last incident at the bathing club had been successfully resolved. No matter how tough he was, he would never come to trouble him again afterwards. That would be too shameless.
A person who can make such a great name in Jiangdong may be strong, but he will never be a rogue!
After entering the private room, Wen Liang signaled with his eyes for Chang Cheng to wait outside the door, and personally poured a cup of tea for Gao Tianfang. He smiled and said, "Biluochun shipped from Suhai is the best before the rain, and it is hard to taste it anywhere else."
Gao Tianfang didn't know tea and had no interest in drinking it. Especially at this moment, he still couldn't guess Wen Liang's intention, so he didn't have the heart to taste the tea before and after the rain. But he still smiled and thanked her, took the teacup and took a sip.
"Mr. Wen, I wonder what you want to talk to me about today?" Gao Tianfang couldn't help it after all. He only drank half of the tea in his hand, put down the teacup and asked.
Wen Liang narrowed his eyes slightly. This person is not very cunning and has little patience. No wonder he has been working in the city government for so many years and only became Chen Zongzhi's chief secretary by chance.
"It's nothing, actually..." Wen Liang picked up the teacup and said with a smile, "Thanks to Gao Chu's mediation last time, I didn't offend Secretary Min. I'll remember this favor. It just so happens that I came to Guanshan to do some work today, so I came to treat Gao Chu to a meal..."
Gao Tianfang raised his teacup helplessly, clinked it with Wen Liangyao's, and drank the remaining half cup of tea, but he didn't know what it tasted like. He didn't believe a word of Wen Liang's words. Although on the surface their status seemed to be very different, in fact, ten Gao Tianfangs were no match for one finger of the other. What was there that was worth asking him for
But since Wen Liang didn't say anything, he couldn't ask any more, so he had to be patient and pretend to be nice. As the two of them drank tea and chatted, Gao Tianfang had to admit that, apart from personal factors, Wen Liang was really a wonderful person. Not only was he humorous and knowledgeable, but he was also not overbearing at all. His occasional flattery made people feel like they were in the spring breeze.
After drinking tea, Wen Liang ordered the dishes to be served. A few minutes later, the waiter brought out a vegetarian meal that was delicious and tasty. Gao Tianfang was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Wen Liang, and began to understand why he came today - because everyone in Jiangdong knew that Mayor Chen Zongzhi's favorite dish was this kind of vegetarian meal that was prepared with great care.
As expected, Wen Liang picked up a dish for him with his serving chopsticks and asked, "It is said that the chefs here are all invited from Qingzhou Xiangji Kitchen. Have you heard of Xiangji Kitchen, Gao Chu? It's a great place in Qingzhou... Oh, by the way, I heard that Mayor Chen loves food. Gao Chu has followed Mayor Chen for so long, he must have learned many unique skills in appreciating food. Come on, please give me some comments, so that I, a country bumpkin from Qingzhou, can also broaden my horizons."
In Jiangdong Province, except for Lingyang, people in Guanshan have always looked down on other cities and counties. The people of Qingzhou have been fierce since ancient times, and they are even regarded as barbarians. However, Wen Liang's words were just a joke.
"No, it's all misunderstanding. Mayor Chen only eats out occasionally. He usually goes home on time. It's normal for him to just eat some steamed buns and instant noodles while working..."
"Really?" Wen Liang stopped eating with his chopsticks, his smile exuding a thrilling feeling, and said, "But I heard that Mayor Chen has booked a VIP suite in the Zhongyue Hotel all year round, and stays there ten nights a month..."
Zhongyue Hotel is a five-star hotel in Guanshan, which is affiliated with a foreign trade company under the Planning Commission. Usually, provincial and municipal leaders choose this place for entertaining. But if you don’t have a status like Chen Zongzhi, it is almost impossible to open a private room.
Gao Tianfang frowned, not because of Chen Zongzhi's private room in the hotel. It was not a big deal to have a private room in a hotel these days. Not to mention the mayor of a provincial city, even the head of a poor county would often take the pitiful poverty alleviation funds in his hands to book a room in a big hotel, and book it for several years. But the problem was where Wen Liang got the news from, because apart from himself, the hotel manager and the exclusive waitress who served the room, no outsider should know about it. Chen Zongzhi was not a fool, and of course he would not leave evidence in the hotel in his name. He did all these things by himself, and he used his private name. No matter how powerful Wen Liang was, it would be difficult for him to verify anything. What's more important, he chose to tell me at this time, and the meaning contained in it could not help but make people think more.
"Young Master Wen, you're joking. A VIP suite in Zhongyue costs a thousand dollars a night. How can Mayor Chen afford it..."
Wen Liang smiled, opened the bag beside him, took out a black notebook and handed it to Gao Tianfang. Gao Tianfang took it with doubt, opened the cover, and his face changed instantly. There were densely written dates and times on it, such as March 9, 11 o'clock in the evening; April 17, 3 o'clock in the morning, and so on. If it were someone else, they would definitely not understand it, but Gao Tianfang was not someone else.
Because this was his notebook, and those dates and times were secretly recorded by Chen Zongzhi every time he went to Zhongyue.
"you!"
Gao Tianfang stood up suddenly, his eyes blazing with anger, and said, "How...how did it get into your hands..."
Wen Liang leaned back in his chair, admiring Gao Tianfang's expression. After a while, he smiled and said, "Whoever you gave the things to, that's who I got them from."
"Mo Xiaoya?" Gao Tianfang's mouth was twisted, his face was ferocious, and he cursed viciously: "This bitch!"
After saying that, he turned around and left without even looking at Wen Liang. But when he reached the door and put his hand on the doorknob, it seemed as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. The door that he could usually open easily seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.
Wen Liang leisurely picked up a piece of vegetarian chicken and put it into his mouth, not worrying that Gao Tianfang would leave. The atmosphere in the room became extremely solemn, as if even mosquitoes were frozen in the air and could not move forward.
After a moment, Gao Tianfang's hand left the door handle and turned back to the dining table. Wen Liang pointed to the seat and said calmly, "Sit down. We have time today. Stay calm and let's talk slowly."
Gao Tianfang clenched his hands tightly and his thighs were shaking slightly. He was a little angry, but more of him was afraid of Wen Liang. He didn't know how this person got the notebook, nor did he know why he came to see him today. It was this unknown that made him extremely uneasy.
After a while, Gao Tianfang slowly sat down. With his experience as a city government secretary, he had calmed down after the initial panic. He said, "This notebook is just for me to practice writing. It doesn't mean anything."
"Don't worry, I don't plan to use it to explain anything, just take it back." Wen Liang didn't care about the notebook at all. Just as Gao Tianfang said, it couldn't explain anything. He said, "I just want to tell Gao Chu that we shouldn't lie in front of others. Let's be honest and don't beat around the bush."
Gao Tianfang was able to let go of the situation and lowered his attitude. He said with a pleading look, "Mr. Wen, I'm just a nobody, working in the government to make a living. I don't know much, and I understand even less. No matter what you want to do, I'm afraid I can't help you..."
Wen Liang smiled and said, "A small person? No way. Gao Chu has a three-bedroom apartment in the most prosperous area of Guanshan, and two two-bedroom houses in Xicheng and Dongjiao. In addition to the single apartment allocated by the unit, the provincial capital is very expensive. I know of four apartments, and I don't know how many more I haven't found. What small person in what unit or place can have such ability? Gao Chu, you are really too modest!"
Gao Tianfang's face started to become a little stiff, and he said: "This... this, is all from friends..."
"I understand that the house is registered under Mo Xiaoya's name, but do you think the comrades of the Discipline Inspection Commission will believe that a little girl with no power, no influence, and no background can own a house worth hundreds of thousands of dollars? Especially since your relationship with this girl is extraordinary..."
"If these are not direct evidence, then can you explain the 800,000 yuan in your bankbook? Oh, there seems to be a crime against public officials, what is it called... Oh, the crime of having huge amounts of property from unknown sources, if the total amount exceeds one million, the minimum penalty is life imprisonment, and immediate execution is not impossible..."
Gao Tianfang's forehead was already covered with sweat. He wanted to deny it, but he didn't know where to start. Wen Liang didn't give him a chance to refute. His eyes were filled with indescribable coldness and ruthlessness. He said, "Gao Chu should also understand that Mo Xiaoya knows too much about you. Since she has come to me, she will tell me everything she knows. To be honest, your career prospects, including your freedom, are now all in my hands!"
He took out his cell phone, found Zhao Xiujie in the contacts, turned it over and held it in front of Gao Tianfang, and said, "I'll give you two choices. First, I'll press this button, and all the information about you, including Mo Xiaoya, will be handed over to Secretary Zhao. Whether you live or die in the future depends on your luck. Second,"
He paused and said lightly: "Do one thing for me!" (To be continued)