Chapter 993 - Chapter 993 Chapter 949 The Incident Escalates
Chapter 993: Chapter 949 The Incident Escalates Chapter 993: Chapter 949 The Incident Escalates Chen Le’s brow furrowed, no wonder Jinbihuihuang was so difficult to investigate–the rumors about Shengding Group seemed not to be unfounded. Such defiance from a person in charge of Jinbihuihuang, to demand a step back to speak, indicated that this wasn’t the first time they had encountered such a situation.
With a thought in mind, Chen Le took two steps forward and said in a deep voice, “Do you have anything to say?”
As soon as these words fell, a voice came from outside the gate: “Secretary Chen gracing us with your presence, I apologize for not meeting you further away, I am truly sorry.”
Hearing this sentence, Chen Le immediately frowned–it seemed unlikely that he would be able to coax any useful information from the man.
Upon hearing this voice, the man’s face instantly revealed a smile as he went up to her very respectfully, “General Manager Zhang, you’ve arrived.”
At the entrance, a woman about forty years old came in, clad in a black velvet mink coat. She exuded an aura of elegance and luxury; even amidst such a police presence, she maintained a calm demeanor–a sure sign of a person accustomed to high society.
The woman smiled and said, “Secretary Chen, you are an esteemed guest we could never invite by request. Let me introduce myself, I am the executive director of Shengding Group and the chairwoman of Golden Splendor Entertainment Co., Ltd., Zhang Suying.”
After she spoke, Chen Le’s secretary whispered in his ear: “Boss, Vice Governor He’s wife is named Zhang Sue.”
Chen Le had pretty much figured it out: Zhang Sue, Zhang Suying. In this world, there couldn’t possibly be such a coincidence. Evidently, He Yusheng’s sister-in-law had her own backing.
He then nodded and said, “A fine name, Zhang General, reflective of a learned father.”
Chen Le’s words were cryptically naming a few things, indirectly telling Zhang Suying that he was aware of her relation to Vice Governor He.
However, Chen Le quickly changed the subject: “General Manager Zhang, this operation is the beginning of a comprehensive security management campaign for the entire province. Tonight’s inspection of various hotels, hostels, and entertainment venues in Hongcheng City is just the start. I hope for your full cooperation.”
Zhang Suying nodded slightly, a flicker of dissatisfaction crossing her face, but she was well aware that Chen Le’s rank was slightly above her brother-in-law’s. It was clear that using her influence was not going to work here. With the situation at hand, the only option was to cooperate fully; otherwise, things would only escalate and become more rigid, eventually leaving her no room to maneuver.
Just as she was about to speak, a police officer hurried down from the upstairs, whispering to the secretary.
Suddenly, the color drained from Chen Le’s secretary’s face as he whispered: “Boss, there’s a problem–the person in the private room on the fifth floor has climbed out of the window and is quite agitated. There is a risk he might jump at any moment.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Le’s expression changed instantly, and he said firmly, “Let’s go, up to take a look.”
But as soon as Chen Le and his group stepped out of the elevator into the fifth-floor corridor, they heard a loud bang coming from a private room, followed shortly by another bang from below, and then the piercing sound of screams and shouting echoed up to them.
Chen Le’s head started to spin. The very first day of the surprise inspection had brought about this kind of incident. It wasn’t hard to imagine the strong opposition that would arise from the members of the provincial standing committee. Even more, Chen Le could foresee that many would turn their criticism towards him and Secretary Nie Zhenbang.
With a stern face, Chen Le commanded, “Everyone else, get ready for follow-up work. Notify the technical staff from the provincial department of forensic medicine to come over, seal off the scene, and begin an investigation.”
As a group of people hurried downstairs, at that very moment, in the parking lot outside Golden Splendor, on an open space, lay a middle-aged, obese man, naked except for a pair of briefs.
Around them, the police who had been waiting downstairs had already arrived, and they were starting to set up the cordon. At this very moment, looking at the person lying on the ground, Chen Le’s face was somewhat somber. The pool of blood on the ground said it all–the man had landed headfirst after his fall, clearly having no chance of survival.
After a pause, Chen Le turned his head and instructed, “All the clothes of this person, including any items in the room, must be preserved as evidence. Also, the woman who was in the room at the time must be taken in for investigation assistance.”
Chen Le had these measures in reserve. But an unexpected incident had occurred during the surprise inspection, and without these items, he might face overwhelming pressure that could potentially render the operation fruitless. By then, as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Committee, he would become the laughingstock of the entire province. Not only that, if it were only him, it would still be manageable, but Chen Le was well aware that this incident might also have a severe impact on Secretary Nie.
As Chen Le’s voice faded, Zhang Suying’s expression changed, and she turned around and left, heading straight for her car. The luxury and grandeur of the Mercedes 600 emphasized her stature in every aspect.
The moment she got into the car, Zhang Suying took out her phone and dialed a number, “Brother-in-law, are you resting now?”
From the other end came He Yusheng’s voice, “Suying, what’s the matter?”
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Provincial Party Committee Office Building
It was already eleven o’clock at night, but the seventh floor of the Provincial Party Committee Building was still brightly lit. The offices of the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary on the seventh floor shone like daylight. The staff of the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee were busily working in the conference room, with a cup of strong tea placed on each desk.
In the conference room, four cabinet air conditioners were running at full capacity, and in the right-hand corner, an indoor humidifier was also in operation. Everyone knew that running the air conditioning for extended periods during winter could be extremely drying. The use of a humidifier naturally played a role in counterbalancing this effect.
At half-past eleven, all the standing committee members who were at home had arrived one after another. The atmosphere inside the meeting room felt heavy and abnormal. Nie Zhenbang was seated in his place, his gaze fixed on the notebook in front of him, his pen moving occasionally, lost in thought.
At that moment, the door of the meeting room was pushed open. Liu Yong entered in a hurry, and upon seeing all the standing committee members, including Nie Zhenbang, already present, he gave an embarrassed smile and said, “Hehe, I’m really sorry. I’ve gotten older and fallen asleep early.”