Chapter 100 Intrigue and Deception in Officialdom
Wu Duowen, having weathered many years in the bureaucratic world, quickly discerned the double meaning in Lin Fan’s words and hastily asked.
"I know... of course I know... so please, Mayor Lin, show leniency. If you have any demands, just let me know."
"Director Wu, I’m discussing the case with you, how can you turn this into personal affairs? If that were the case, wouldn’t I be abusing my authority? If this escalates, I won’t be able to get away with it."
Lin Fan leaned back in the sofa, aware that their conversation might be being secretly recorded. Asking for any favors could have unthinkable consequences, so he chose his words with great care.
"Mayor Lin... I truly did not mean that, and I’m not prepared to offend you in any way. It’s just that my son cannot have a criminal case hanging over him, that would ruin our whole family, so I came here especially to seek a private resolution. After all, nothing major has happened. It’s not too late to mend the fold after a sheep is lost, just state your demands and I will comply."
Wu Duowen hastily waved his hands and placed his cell phone on the coffee table, trying to show that he did not have any hidden recording devices.
"Captain Wu drunkenly harassed the female general manager at Tianhou Hotel and even attempted to assault her. The men he brought have given recorded statements ready for confrontation; this is certainly no small matter... But after all, we’re all within the system, I don’t want to embarrass you, Director Wu. After all, if the son is useless, there’s still the grandson. It would be unfortunate if the grandson’s future is ruined because of this."
After extinguishing his cigarette butt in the ashtray, Lin Fan continued with a smile, "It’s just a simple suggestion of mine. Captain Wu has made such a serious mistake, I’m afraid he can no longer stay in the team. As for you, you’re not young anymore, there’s no need to wait until retirement age to retire. Better take him home and guide him with patience. After all, only when fathers and sons spend prolonged time together can the father effective teach his son."