Chapter 75: Behind the Scenes Manipulation

In the lakeside villa district of the southern suburbs of the provincial capital, Villa A.

Gong Changqiu's tall figure cast a long shadow by the lake, while Gong Wei stood nonchalantly beside him.

"Causing trouble everywhere, you even dare to mess with Huaxin News Agency's reporters, can't you give me a break!" Gong Changqiu shouted angrily, scolding Gong Wei, who knew his father's temper well and remained calm, saying nothing.

Gong Changqiu's face twitched. This youngest son was more of a liability than an asset, always showing off and causing trouble. Although he was the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, no one dared to touch a hair on Gong Wei's head, but these incidents would all turn into political pressure on him, providing his political opponents with enough ammunition. In the provincial party committee, Secretary Guo Yongchen had always harbored resentment towards him, and although Governor Zhang Zeyi had a good relationship with him, he was also dissatisfied with Gong Wei's constant troublemaking and had warned him several times.

Seeing that Gong Changqiu had stopped speaking, Gong Wei said, "Dad, this can't all be blamed on me. The other side was also very arrogant, and they beat up my people. I found out the name of the person who beat them; he's just a small township chief in Simeng City. If it weren't for him, that female reporter wouldn't have been involved."

"A small township chief is not a big concern, but the female reporter is the key. She can command the head of the Public Security Department, so she must have a significant background. If she reports your misconduct to the central government, how can I explain it to them? I think you should go abroad to avoid the heat for a while!" Gong Changqiu sighed helplessly.

Gong Wei had been abroad for several years and didn't want to go back. After hearing Gong Changqiu's words, he said, "Dad, is it really that serious? Although the incident was caused by me, the people who were beaten were not the reporter or the small township chief, but my subordinates, and there were no serious injuries. Is it really necessary?"

"But you provoked that female reporter! She even named herself, and you still dared to flirt with her. She's a reporter from Huaxin News Agency, not a reporter from Hedong Province. You can't just do whatever you want with these reporters. Their identities are very special, and I can't control them. If you don't go abroad, you can go and accept public security punishment!" Gong Changqiu came up with another idea.

Gong Wei's eyes widened in shock. "What are you saying, Dad? You want me to spend two days in the police station? Where will I put my face after that!"

"If you accept public security punishment, not only will it prevent you from becoming a target for others, but it will also enhance my political reputation, showing that I can take action against my own family. The higher-ups might even look at me differently. Do you understand?" Gong Changqiu looked at Gong Wei and said.

"Then I'll go abroad for a while!" Gong Wei said.

"No, I've already decided! You're only going to spend two days in the police station, and you won't suffer any hardship. When the time comes, I'll have a reason to deal with that small township chief who fought with you, to get revenge for you. How can you not see the benefit in this!" Gong Changqiu revealed his plan.

Gong Wei was delighted to hear this. "Dad, can you really punish those people?"

"Everyone is equal before the law. If my son can be punished, what's a small township chief? This logic holds true anywhere!" Gong Changqiu said coldly.

Experience is the best teacher. By taking a step back, he could advance several steps. Gong Wei couldn't help but admire his father's deep calculation.

The next day, Wang Jian went to meet Hao Li. Under her guidance, he found a deputy director of the Transportation Department. Hao Li's father was the former director of the Transportation Department, so the deputy director couldn't refuse her. Hearing that Wang Jian only needed a 2 million yuan project, he readily approved it. Wang Jian was very happy and wanted to invite the deputy director to dinner. However, the deputy director, being in a high position, didn't care about a small township chief's invitation, so he waved his hand and declined.

Hao Li knew the deputy director wouldn't attend, so she took Wang Jian away. As they left the deputy director's office, Wang Jian said, "Director Hao, thank you so much. I'll treat you to a meal and invite Zhao Yixuan!"

Hao Li waved her hand and smiled. "No need. Journalist Ye and Xiao Zhao are my sisters. It's only right to help you!"

"That won't do, Director Hao. You must give me a chance to express my gratitude!" Wang Jian insisted.

Seeing Wang Jian's sincere expression, Hao Li smiled and said, "Alright, let's do it tonight!"

After Hao Li agreed, Wang Jian smiled and said goodbye to her, planning to contact her again in the evening. He then called Han Yuting to tell her the good news. Han Yuting was also very excited. "Wang Jian, you're really capable. You can even get projects in the provincial capital. When are you coming back?"

"I'll be back in a couple of days. I'll also contact some classmates to see if they can bring in some projects!" Wang Jian said.

"That's good. There's nothing much happening at home. Zheng Shiguang is always in low spirits, just waiting to be dealt with. If anything happens, I'll report it to you in a timely manner!" Han Yuting said.

Wang Jian hung up and then called Zheng Shiguang. The more he respected Zheng Shiguang during his low period, the more likely he would speak up for him when he was transferred. Zheng Shiguang was indeed flattered by the call, although his mood wasn't great, he still happily accepted Wang Jian's message.

After calling Zheng Shiguang, Wang Jian remembered to call Jie Lianbing to update her on the situation in the provincial capital. Jie Lianbing was very happy to hear Wang Jian's voice. Wang Jian told her about meeting Ye Fengling, and Jie Lianbing was also surprised, thinking that the world was full of coincidences, and there might really be someone so similar.

After making these calls, Wang Jian got into Lü Jun's car and headed to Chen Yu's company!

When they arrived at the building he had visited before, Wang Jian took the elevator to the 11th floor. As soon as he entered, he was stunned by the scene inside!

"Chen Yu, what's going on? Why is everything in such a mess!" Seeing Chen Yu sitting on a chair, holding his head, Wang Jian hurriedly walked over and asked.

Chen Yu looked up at Wang Jian weakly and said after a long pause, "The business and tax authorities came to investigate, saying I was tax evading and had incomplete licenses. Damn, these people are pure bandits. They didn't say this when I was giving them gifts!"

"What's really going on? Haven't you smoothed things over with them?" Wang Jian asked.

Chen Yu said, "I asked, and they said it was an order from above, and they couldn't do anything about it. Do you think this has something to do with Gong Wei?"

Mentioning Gong Wei, Wang Jian couldn't help but think along those lines. It seemed that Gong Wei wasn't going to let it go and was now targeting Chen Yu. If a well-established company were to be shut down, the losses would be significant.

"Let's go find Ye Fengling!" Wang Jian thought for a moment and felt that only she could help.

Chen Yu said, "Is it right to trouble her with this? My situation is big or small, depending on how you look at it. Which company doesn't have some issues? If they get serious, there's nothing we can do."

Wang Jian understood what Chen Yu meant. Companies like Chen Yu's often had some tax evasion issues, and investigating him wasn't wrong. The problem was selective enforcement, which was very unfair to him. If Gong Wei insisted on having him investigated, Ye Fengling wouldn't have many reasons to protect him.

"Regardless, the only person we can rely on now is her. Although Zhao Yixuan is in the provincial party committee, she still has to follow Gong Changqiu's lead. Ye Fengling is from Beijing, and even Gong Changqiu can't do much to her. Let her intervene and see if she can resolve the issue!" Wang Jian said thoughtfully.

Chen Yu thought for a moment and agreed. Wang Jian took out his phone and called Ye Fengling.

When Ye Fengling received Wang Jian's call and heard his story, she said, "Township Chief Wang, Gong Wei has started to counterattack, but it's not him personally; it's his father. I have some news for you: Gong Wei has voluntarily gone to the police station to accept public security punishment. This is the prelude to his counterattack. I didn't expect him to target your friend so quickly. Be careful over the next couple of days. I'll report this to the higher-ups urgently!"

Wang Jian didn't expect the situation to be so serious and said anxiously, "Journalist Ye, are you saying that Gong Changqiu is preparing to punish us by punishing his son? What will his next move be?"

"It's hard to say, but the most likely scenario is that they will also send you to the police station. So if the police station contacts you to go, don't fall for it!" Ye Fengling said.

"Are you okay, Journalist Ye? You need to be careful too!" Wang Jian said with concern.

"I'm fine. They can't do much to me, but I won't abandon you. I don't believe Gong Changqiu can rule Hedong Province with an iron fist!" Ye Fengling said firmly.

Wang Jian said, "Journalist Ye, take care of yourself. We'll be cautious!"

After the call, Wang Jian felt the situation was serious. He didn't expect to encounter such a situation in the provincial capital, which could not only affect his road construction project but also involve Chen Yu. If only he had held back at the time. What should he do now?

Should he seek protection from Zhao Bingzhi? But how could he explain it to him? Tell him that he got into a fight with someone? And that the person he fought with was the son of the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission? Would Zhao Bingzhi risk offending the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission for his sake? After publishing an article at the Hedong Development Forum, he had received recognition from his superiors, and while Zhao Bingzhi might have played a role, it was more due to the praise from Secretary Guo Yongchen. Meeting Guo Yongchen was impossible, so his only hope now was on Ye Fengling!

What if Ye Fengling couldn't help either? If the police station arrested him and put him in detention, what would the county committee think? What would Ren Pingyi and Liu Qingshan do? Would they still see him as a rising political star? At that point, everything might become a mirage, and being demoted to his original position was very likely. And if Gong Changqiu wanted to punish him, it would be as easy as stepping on an ant!

Wang Jian thought for a long time and felt that the situation was indeed serious. His hard-earned position as township chief might be taken away.

As he was thinking, his phone suddenly rang. Wang Jian subconsciously took out his phone and saw an unfamiliar number!