Chapter 96: Speeding

Zhang Chengyi unexpectedly approved the document so smoothly, and after the approval, it was handed over to Director Chen to be issued to the provincial transportation department for execution. Wang Jian and Ye Fengling felt elated after coming out, although Zhang Chengyi was rumored to be a difficult person to deal with, their impression changed after meeting him; he seemed quite reasonable and understanding!

Ye Fengling was also very pleased, not expecting things to go so smoothly. Even if Zhang Chengyi had some conflicts with Guo Yongchen, he wouldn't make things difficult for the colleagues handling the matter. To reach such a high position, one must have a sense of the bigger picture; otherwise, it would be unlikely.

The next day, Wang Jian and Ye Fengling went to the provincial transportation department to find Hu Zuoyun. Hu Zuoyun received the approval report from Director Chen along with a warning: "Why are you pushing the responsibility onto the leadership?"

This single sentence frightened Hu Zuoyun quite a bit. Not knowing what was going on, he asked in a low and humble tone and found out that Ye Fengling and Wang Jian had said bad things about him to Zhang Chengyi. It wasn't really bad, but the truth, and this truth made him feel an immense pressure. These two people really put him in a bind!

Seeing Ye Fengling and Wang Jian come to him again, his face showed displeasure, and he acted indifferent. Ye Fengling said, "Director Hu, the report has been approved. When will the money be given?"

"I don't know. This matter still needs to be handed over to the finance department!" Hu Zuoyun replied irritably.

"Does the transportation department have no money? Why do we need to go to the finance department?" Ye Fengling knew that the provincial transportation department had some funds and didn't need to go to the finance department, but now Hu Zuoyun was deliberately making it difficult.

"Where does the transportation department get its money? We don't print money; it all comes from the provincial finance department. You just wait, I'll hand it over to the provincial finance department as soon as possible to have them pay you!" Hu Zuoyun said, feigning difficulty.

The change in Hu Zuoyun's attitude surprised Wang Jian and Ye Fengling. They pondered the reason, and the only explanation they could think of was that he must have been influenced by Zhang Chengyi. But to sign the document and then delay it was really not fair.

"Then give us a timeline!" Ye Fengling said. Since Hu Zuoyun was going to the provincial finance department, let him do it and see what he would do.

"I can't give you a timeline. You know, the provincial finance department is a large organization. A word from me, the transportation department director, might not be heeded. Why don't you go to the provincial finance department and ask them for a timeline!" Hu Zuoyun dodged.

Well, they thought everything was going smoothly, but now there was a snag. It was really hard to do something for the people! Wang Jian was also getting angry. Things that should be straightforward were being made complicated. If any link in the chain was offended, the matter couldn't proceed. What kind of attitude was this? Did some people have so much power? Were they so arbitrary? Was the law just a piece of paper to them? Did the words of administrative leaders fall on deaf ears?

"Director Hu, this matter can't be delayed any longer. I request that you quickly allocate the funds to us. This is the approval from Governor Zhang, and the provincial finance department won't make things difficult, right? If your department has the money, please allocate it to us first!" Wang Jian pleaded, trying to keep his cool.

"I didn't say I wouldn't give it to you. I will do it as soon as possible, but our department really has no money. I can't give you a timeline. You just wait!" Hu Zuoyun said, unmoved.

Wang Jian wanted to say more, but Ye Fengling stopped him and said, "Alright, Director Hu, we'll go back first. We'll go to the provincial finance department and hope you can quickly get the funds!"

"Of course, I've always supported your road construction!" Hu Zuoyun said.

Ye Fengling and Wang Jian walked out. On the way, Ye Fengling said to him, "Hu Zuoyun's attitude has changed. It's no use talking more. Since Zhang Chengyi has signed the document, I'll find someone at the provincial finance department to expedite the allocation!"

Wang Jian sighed, "Things are never that smooth. Who knows what will happen at the finance department!"

Ye Fengling also knew about the bureaucratic style in the government. It was indeed difficult to get things done smoothly. Good things often come with many obstacles.

On the way back, Wang Jian suddenly remembered Gong Wei and asked, "Gong Wei was arrested. I wonder if he has been released yet?"

Ye Fengling hadn't inquired about this matter. Hearing Wang Jian's question, she took out her phone to call her female bodyguard to ask about the situation.

Before she could dial the number, Ye Fengling and Wang Jian saw Gong Wei driving a sports car alongside their car, making faces at them.

"Gong Wei!" Wang Jian exclaimed, surprised that he was released so quickly.

Ye Fengling put down her phone and quickly sped up, but she couldn't catch up with Gong Wei's sports car, which overtook them.

"Fengling, stop the car, I'll race him!" Wang Jian decided to give Gong Wei a taste of his own medicine.

Ye Fengling abruptly stopped the car, and Gong Wei's car zoomed past. Wang Jian and Ye Fengling switched seats, and he accelerated to catch up.

Gong Wei thought Ye Fengling was going to turn around and run, so he slowed down to turn around and chase her. Unexpectedly, he saw Wang Jian driving past him and extending his little finger.

"Damn, you want to race me!" Gong Wei understood Wang Jian's intention, straightened the steering wheel, and stepped on the gas, and the car shot forward like an arrow.

Gong Wei's car, being a powerful sports car, quickly caught up with Wang Jian. It wasn't rush hour yet, and there weren't many cars on the road, but people saw the two cars speeding and quickly moved out of the way. Some even called the police.

"Fengling, let's call the police first!" Wang Jian said while driving. Racing on the road was illegal, and calling the police first would be advantageous. "Say someone is chasing us and trying to harm us!"

Ye Fengling immediately understood Wang Jian's intention and called the police. At this moment, Gong Wei caught up and laughed, giving Wang Jian the middle finger. Wang Jian stepped on the gas, and the car sped forward again.

The two cars were in a chase, with Gong Wei's car in better condition, but Wang Jian's driving skills were not bad. To completely overtake Wang Jian, Gong Wei found it difficult.

After a while, the police, who had received the call, arrived in a police car and set up a roadblock. Wang Jian saw this and suddenly accelerated. Ye Fengling, not knowing what he was doing, reminded him about the police roadblock, but he continued driving forward. Gong Wei, seeing this, tried to overtake him and was about to pass Wang Jian's car when Wang Jian suddenly braked and drifted on the road.

Gong Wei, who didn't take the police seriously, didn't realize Wang Jian's sudden brake and continued forward. The police officers quickly moved out of the way, and Gong Wei's sports car crashed into the roadblock, spinning several times before stopping.

The car was severely damaged, but Gong Wei was unharmed. He shouted from the car and continued to make threatening gestures at Wang Jian.

The police quickly ran over and subdued Gong Wei. Gong Wei, not being cooperative, shouted, "What right do you have to arrest me!"

Wang Jian and Ye Fengling got out of the car and approached the police, saying, "We just called the police. This person has been chasing us relentlessly, and we suspect he wants to harm us!"

The police had seen the situation and confirmed that Gong Wei was indeed chasing Wang Jian and Ye Fengling. They took a statement from the two and brought Gong Wei to the police station for further questioning.

Gong Wei had learned to be smart and didn't say things like "My dad is Li Gang," which would embarrass his father. He cooperated with the police, knowing that someone would come to his rescue at the police station.

"You wait and see!" Gong Wei said menacingly as he passed Wang Jian and Ye Fengling.

After the police took Gong Wei away, Wang Jian said to Ye Fengling, "This troublemaker is really persistent! I wonder how he got out. What do you think, Fengling?"

Ye Fengling, who had been in the car, was still shaken. Thanks to Wang Jian's driving skills, she wasn't particularly scared. Especially when Wang Jian suddenly accelerated and braked, it caught Gong Wei off guard and led to his arrest by the police.

Now, calming down, Ye Fengling said, "I'll call and ask."

Ye Fengling called her bodyguard, who said, "We handed the person over to the local police after the arrest. We don't know why they released him!"

Hearing this, Wang Jian and Ye Fengling understood. Once handed over to the local police, Gong Wei was essentially free. With his powerful father, he wouldn't fear the local police.

"This Gong Changqiu really doesn't discipline his son!" Wang Jian sighed.

"This will eventually harm Gong Wei!" Ye Fengling said.

After the conversation, they drove back to the New World Hotel. Jie Lianbing, who had been staying at the hotel, was eager to see them and greeted them warmly.

"How did it go?" Jie Lianbing asked Wang Jian. She had been in the provincial capital for a week and was eager to go home, hoping to finish the matter quickly.

Wang Jian replied dejectedly, "There are still some small issues, and it can't be resolved immediately."

"Party Secretary Han called just now and asked about your situation. She said to call her if you're back!" Jie Lianbing said. Han Yuting had called her to ask about Wang Jian's situation in the provincial capital.

Wang Jian didn't understand why Han Yuting called Jie Lianbing. After thinking about it, he realized that things were different now, and it might be more appropriate to contact him through Jie Lianbing.

Wang Jian walked to the side and called Han Yuting, asking what was up. When the call connected, Han Yuting asked, "Wang Jian, when can you come back?"

"Soon, just one last step!" Wang Jian said.

"Come back quickly. Ning Xingong is actively recruiting people. If you don't come back soon, everyone will be taken by him!" Han Yuting told him.

"What's going on?" Wang Jian asked anxiously.

"Come back and we'll talk about it!" Han Yuting said.

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Note: The last part of the original text seems to be a list of titles or names, possibly from a different context. It has been omitted in the translation as it does not fit the narrative.