Chapter 31

"Has Wu Bin been arrested?" Wu Hong immediately stood up from his seat, his face full of disbelief. He even felt that this was a joke, but today was not April Fool's Day.

"This is true. I heard that it was Tang Heng himself who led the disciplinary committee to make the arrest. They arrested over twenty people and immediately chartered a plane to transfer them to Yanjing. Apart from this, we have not received any other information; it’s clear that he has sealed everything off!" His secretary's voice also carried a sense of tension. Although Wu Hong was still unharmed, from this series of events, it was evident that the Wu family was about to face misfortune. Tang Heng was not a rash person.

"Click!"

Wu Hong lit a cigarette, his face slightly wrinkled under the cloud of smoke. This news came too suddenly and coincidentally.

But didn’t Wu Bin say that Li Mang was just a country bumpkin? Due to the lack of information, he could not determine if this was related to Li Mang.

"Is that Li Mang still around?" Wu Hong suddenly asked.

"He is no longer at the police station. We don’t know if he was released or sent to Yanjing." His secretary responded cautiously.

"..." Wu Hong held his forehead, feeling a headache. After some thought, he picked up the phone and called Tang Heng.

"Hello, this is Tang Heng!" Tang Heng's firm voice came through the receiver.

Wu Hong sneered. Tang Heng had been in Chengdu for two years but had always been suppressed by him. What airs did he have to put on! Of course, despite his thoughts, he remained polite on the surface: "Secretary, this is Wu Hong."

"Oh, it’s Governor Wu!" Tang Heng seemed to realize, and before Wu Hong could speak, he continued: "I forgot to tell you, your brother-in-law Wu Bin made a mistake and has been transferred to Yanjing. I’m sorry I couldn’t inform you beforehand."

"..." Wu Hong's smile was dry. He was outmaneuvered by Tang Heng, and the words he had prepared were forced back down. He managed a weak smile: "I see. Since he made a mistake, he should accept the organization's punishment."

"Ha ha, it’s good that Governor Wu understands!" Tang Heng's tone was very pleased. In fact, he was genuinely happy. Over the past two years, he had never felt so triumphant. When he received the instructions from Yanhuang, he knew his opportunity had arrived.

He was now a high-ranking official and knew more than the average person. He had long heard of Yanhuang's mystery and power. Even if the Wu family was a local tyrant, they were nothing compared to a dragon from the sky. This was why he treated Li Mang with respect and had the confidence to deal with the Wu family.

Wu Hong's expression was not good, but he couldn’t say anything about it. He forced a smile and asked casually, "Secretary, I heard that Wu Bin offended a young master from Beijing. Is there any truth to this?"

"Governor Wu, you’re asking me to break the rules! This matter has been classified as top secret, and no one can disclose it!" Tang Heng's tone was difficult, but his attitude was firm.

"..." Wu Hong hung up the phone heavily, suppressing his anger and began to ponder the information he had received.

Tang Heng's words were few but revealed many useful signals. First, Wu Bin's arrest was done by the higher-ups, and Tang Heng was following their instructions. He also used this to warn Wu Hong not to mess with him.

Second, Tang Heng had no intention of directly targeting the Wu family, otherwise, he wouldn’t have spoken to him in such a manner. This gave Wu Hong some reassurance.

Finally, Wu Hong realized that the matter was serious, so he decisively abandoned Wu Bin. However, he still had many questions, especially about Li Mang, the instigator of this incident. He knew almost nothing about Li Mang, and this lack of control made him uneasy.

Li Mang was not involved in these matters and did not understand them. Secular affairs were not in his world. The Wu family deserved punishment, but due to concerns about affecting his mission, Li Mang decided not to act immediately. He would have plenty of opportunities after completing his task.

At this moment, Li Mang had moved his luggage to a small hotel and entered the Shanhaijing space, where he fished by the Lijishui River.

However, there were no fish in the nearby waters, and the situation was clear. These creatures were too cautious; unless special methods were used to lure them, they were hard to catch.

But Li Mang was not fishing for fish; he was trying to calm his restless mind. Lying on the hotel bed, his mind was filled with the police officers he had killed, and he couldn’t fall asleep. The Shanhaijing world was a bloody and cruel place, but its beauty also allowed Li Mang to calm down, like a fairyland. It was his everything, and he always felt at peace when he came here.

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The next morning, Li Mang ran to a nearby company called Coral Culture, a business that dealt with publishing, film, and advertising. The owner was Chen Zishan, the young mistress of the Chen family, another target of Li Mang's mission.

"This mission is harder than catching ghosts!" Looking at the luxurious building, Li Mang scratched his head, feeling at a loss. He needed to get close to the Chen sisters to find out who the real psychic was.

Moreover, he only had half a month to complete the mission. One day had already passed, leaving him with only fourteen days. The revolution was not yet complete, and his comrades still needed to work hard.

"Boom..."

A red sports car appeared in Li Mang's line of sight, followed by two black sedans, all parking in front of Coral Culture.

A beautiful figure emerged from the red sports car, wearing a pink skirt and high heels, with sheer stockings that accentuated her beauty. Her hair was neatly tied up, and under it was a cold, beautiful face. It was Chen Zishan, the young mistress of the Chen family.

"Beep!"

A Lamborghini drove into Li Mang's view and stopped in front of Chen Zishan. Chen Zishan's eyebrows slightly raised but quickly returned to their cold expression.

The roof of the Lamborghini opened, revealing a man's upper body. His hairstyle was fashionable, and he had a scholarly air, but his face was thin, and his physique was not visible. Li Mang felt that this man looked familiar, but he couldn’t immediately identify him.

"Hi, Zishan!" The man waved to Chen Zishan.

"Hello, Mr. Gao." Chen Zishan nodded lightly, her tone indifferent.

Li Mang's mind flashed, and he finally recognized the man. It was Gao Di, a famous domestic writer and a successful commercial author whose books were bestsellers both domestically and internationally. He didn’t expect to meet him here.

"Zishan, have you had breakfast yet? There’s a great porridge shop at the south gate. Even high-end clubs can’t match it. Would you like to go together?" Gao Di invited her.

"Sorry, Mr. Gao, I have a morning meeting soon and can’t accompany you. Thank you for your kind offer." Chen Zishan politely declined.

"Your meeting starts at eight. There’s still time. It won’t take up too much of your time." Gao Di had already planned this.

Chen Zishan's brows furrowed. She didn’t want to have breakfast with Gao Di, but Coral Culture was about to sign an important agreement with him. If things went wrong, it would be a significant loss for the company.

Li Mang, who had been waiting for an opportunity, finally stepped forward, no longer just a bystander. He angrily walked up to the Lamborghini, grabbed Gao Di by the collar, and said with a sneer, "Gao Di, I finally caught you!"

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