Chapter 56

And today, Xu Chunming went to great lengths to frame Wu Potian, which was completely beyond Wang Hu's understanding of Xu Chunming. However, thinking about Xu Chunming's despicable methods, Wang Hu naturally wouldn't miss the chance to mock him. He said to Xu Chunming, "Deputy Xu! You didn't call me for the events of last night, did you? You have a very impressive son who claims that in Han Cheng, he is the boss and can kill anyone he wants."

"Deputy Xu! You are a very capable leader, but you shouldn't neglect your child's education because of work. Being a daddy's boy is great, but if you're not lucky, it often turns into a daddy's burden. I hope you don't become another Li Gang."

"You!" Despite Xu Chunming's cultivation of composure, when he heard Wang Hu's mockery, his whole body trembled. His sunken eyes, like two fiery beads, stared at Wang Hu. After a long time, he whispered in Wang Hu's ear, "Wang Hu! Don't think I don't know what you did behind my back yesterday. Some things are not within your control as a mere deputy. I advise you to be more sensible."

When Wang Hu heard Xu Chunming's threat, he finally understood why Xu Chunming went to such lengths to frame Wu Potian. He didn't expect his actions from yesterday to be discovered. From his understanding of Xu Chunming, Xu Chunming wouldn't easily confront him without a surefire plan. Thinking about Wu Potian's safety and whether the old leader could successfully oust Xu Chunming to become the chief, Wang Hu became indecisive.

Wang Hu's expression didn't escape Xu Chunming's notice. Seeing Wang Hu's indecision, Xu Chunming's face showed a deep smile. He patted Wang Hu's shoulder and whispered, "Wang Hu! I heard you and Wu Potian grew up together. I hope you don't harm your friend for temporary gain."

After saying this, Xu Chunming turned to look at the curious gazes around him and then whispered to Wang Hu, "Wang Hu! I'll give you a day to think it over. Come back to me when you've made up your mind." With that, he walked towards the stairwell.

Watching Xu Chunming disappear into the stairwell, Wang Hu felt a burning sensation in his nose and mouth, as if filled with thick smoke. His brain felt like it was about to explode, and the anger in his heart flared up like gasoline. He cursed in his heart, "What a bastard! How dare you use my brother to threaten me. If I don't strip you of your police uniform, I won't be this wretched cop anymore."

Thinking of the word "wretched," Wang Hu's eyes suddenly lit up. He cursed in his heart, "Wang Hu! Wang Hu! You think you're smart, but you can't even see Xu Chunming's true intentions. Why didn't he call you to confront you over the phone? Instead, he lowered himself to come to the criminal investigation team in person. This shows he's nervous, or perhaps the so-called evidence is just a fabrication. He's trying to deceive me to buy time for the ruffians in the public security department."

Thinking about Xu Chunming's character and the usual methods of the ruffians in the public security department, Wang Hu felt his reasoning was highly plausible. To prevent Wu Potian from suffering at the hands of the public security department, Wang Hu quickened his pace towards the stairwell.

Just as Wang Hu reached the first floor, ready to drive to the public security department, his phone rang.

Instinctively, Wang Hu pulled his phone out of his pocket. Seeing it was his old leader Chen Shengping's number, he thought it must be about the argument with Xu Chunming in the corridor. He immediately put the phone to his ear and respectfully greeted, "Old leader! What instructions do you have?"

"Little Tiger! I heard you had an argument with Xu Chunming in the team. What's going on? Although I don't get along with him, he is still the deputy director and your superior. How could you argue with him? Didn't I warn you before? Have I not disciplined you for a long time, so you're itching for a scolding?" As soon as Wang Hu finished speaking, a voice that sounded both authoritative and kind came from the phone.

Wang Hu had developed immunity to Chen Shengping's scolding. At this moment, he wasn't afraid and even laughed, "Old leader! How could I ignore your scolding? It wasn't me who started it; it was that despicable old man who came to trouble me."

"What old man? Although I have differences with Xu Chunming in work, he is still a leader in the bureau. By not respecting him, aren't you telling others that my men are no good?" Chen Shengping, hearing Wang Hu's response, slapped his desk and scolded Wang Hu severely.

Wang Hu, hearing Chen Shengping's scolding, felt extremely wronged. He immediately retorted, "Old leader, if he wants me to respect him, he should at least respect others. Do you know what he did? Last night, one of my friends came back and had a conflict with Xu Guozheng, a rich brat, at the Diamond Club. Just half an hour ago, that bastard Xu Chunming had the public security department frame my friend and take him to the public security department."

Chen Shengping's face darkened when he heard Wang Hu's words. However, based on his understanding of Xu Chunming, Xu Chunming shouldn't do such low-level things. He then asked Wang Hu seriously, "What! Is that true? Wang Hu! Are you telling the truth?"

Xu Chunming's visit made Wang Hu instinctively think that Xu Chunming wanted to use him to prevent the old leader from competing for the position of director. When he heard Chen Shengping's question, he angrily replied, "Old leader! Since you took charge of the criminal investigation team, has Xu Chunming ever come to our team? When I received a call from my classmate's mother and was about to go to the public security department, Xu Chunming blocked me at the office door and said not to harm my friend for temporary gain. This is a blatant threat."

Hearing Wang Hu's account, Chen Shengping believed him to a large extent. He couldn't imagine that Xu Chunming would use such despicable methods to become the director. Thinking that such a person, who would do anything for personal gain, would become the director, he finally made up his mind and muttered to himself, "I didn't have much enthusiasm for competing for the position of director, but since it's like this, I'll compete with him."

Seeing Chen Shengping's determination, Wang Hu, thinking about the information he had, confidently assured Chen Shengping, "Old leader! As long as you are willing to compete, I guarantee the position of director will be yours by... ." Before Wang Hu could finish, his phone rang again.

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