Chapter 53

Of course, Wu Wenxiang's study had a computer. Qin Lang opened the USB drive, and the evidence inside was presented before Wu Wenxiang.

This evidence not only showed that the Chunjumei Bay Club indeed engaged in illegal business activities but also涉嫌 forced underage girls into prostitution. More shockingly, there were many explicit photos of important officials and businessmen in Xiayang City, which were undoubtedly taken by Andesheng to threaten and control these people.

Wu Wenxiang carefully went through the evidence but did not seem to see his own photos. Just as he was about to look again, Qin Lang laughed, "Mayor Wu, don't worry, you're not in here. However, they don't have your photos, but I do!"

"Hey..."

Feeling his thoughts were seen through, Wu Wenxiang awkwardly chuckled, "Are these pieces of evidence reliable? I never thought there would be so many corrupt officials in our civil service system!"

When Wu Wenxiang said this, he spoke with righteous indignation, completely ignoring that he himself was also a "corrupt official."

A moment later, Wu Wenxiang also realized this and explained, "That day was my first time at Chunjumei Bay. I had just been transferred to Xiayang City, and after drinking a bit too much, I couldn't control myself and ended up going there. Now, thinking about it, I really feel I have let down my identity as a Party member and even more so, the trust of the organization and the people!"

Qin Lang didn't have the time to listen to Wu Wenxiang's "self-criticism" and interrupted him, feigning deep thought, "Hmm, I find this strange too. However, after a thorough investigation, I found that the Chunjumei Bay Club has been using various drugs and narcotics to control the people they need. So, I carefully considered it and thought that you might have been drugged, which is why you couldn't control yourself—"

"Damn, it must be that way!"

Wu Wenxiang, following Qin Lang's lead, immediately scolded, "I, Wu Wenxiang, am also an old Party member. With my twenty years of Party training, there's no way I could be so easily corrupted by sugar-coated bullets! They must have secretly drugged me—these scoundrels will stop at nothing!"

"Indeed." Qin Lang responded, but in his heart, he thought, "You, Wu Wenxiang, have no Party training at all. I'm just giving you a way out, as I still need to use you to deal with Andesheng and others." Then, Qin Lang continued, "Mayor Wu, I've brought the evidence. What do you plan to do with these people?"

"Qin, don't be so agitated." Wu Wenxiang said solemnly, "You say this is a 'big gift,' but it's also a 'bomb.' It involves many officials and businessmen in Xiayang City. If we pursue all of them, it could cause a huge upheaval with unpredictable consequences, which even I cannot bear—However, Qin, tell me your plan."

Wu Wenxiang knew that the things Qin Lang had given him were a double-edged sword. If used well, they could indeed help him advance and consolidate his position in Xiayang City, but if used poorly, they could lead him to a disastrous end. Therefore, Wu Wenxiang first needed to understand Qin Lang's intentions. He knew this young man wouldn't purely out of kindness give him such a "big gift."

"Mayor Wu, you're a smart man, so I'll be straightforward—I want to deal with Andesheng. As for the corrupt officials who collude with him, if they still can't see the situation and try to stop me, please have them brought to justice. As for the others, you can handle them as you see fit."

Hearing Qin Lang's words, Wu Wenxiang couldn't help but feel relieved. He was most worried that Qin Lang would demand that all these people be brought to justice, which would involve too many people and might touch on some unwritten rules in the officialdom, offending many high-ranking leaders, and ultimately, he, Wu Wenxiang, would not benefit. After all, he, Wu Wenxiang, was not entirely a clean official.

"Qin, you have a deep understanding of the situation, and I'm relieved." Wu Wenxiang smiled, "Rest assured, I will ensure that the outcome satisfies both sides. We will severely punish those who willingly fell into corruption, and we will rescue and educate those who were controlled by Andesheng with drugs..."

At this moment, Qin Lang's phone rang.

It was an unknown number.

Qin Lang pressed the answer button and heard the other party say, "Kid! I told you, you don't have the right to negotiate with me! Now, bring all the evidence you have to the top of Qingyun Mountain! Otherwise, your beautiful teacher will be dead!"

This was Andesheng's call, and from the phone, Qin Lang heard Tao Ruoxiang's voice.

Clearly, Tao Ruoxiang had fallen into Andesheng's hands!

Qin Lang clenched his fists, realizing he had underestimated Andesheng's methods.

But Tao Ruoxiang should have been at school, how did she fall into Andesheng's hands? In Qin Lang's view, Tao Ruoxiang was a meticulous person and unlikely to be easily captured.

After some thought, Qin Lang quickly called Zhao Kan, asking him to find out how Tao Ruoxiang left the school today.

Zhao Kan, who had a wide network of information, quickly responded to Qin Lang, saying that in the afternoon, a police officer found Tao Ruoxiang, and she seemed to know him, so she left the school with him.

Police? Acquaintance?

"Could it be Lu Jun!"

Qin Lang vaguely guessed the general course of events, it seemed Tao Ruoxiang had trusted the wrong person.

"Qin, what happened?" Wu Wenxiang, seeing Qin Lang's expression change, couldn't help but ask.

"Mayor Wu, please immediately inquire if the police system has any major operations tonight. I need detailed information because a corrupt official has already taken action and kidnapped my teacher!"

"What! This is unacceptable!"

Wu Wenxiang let out a cold snort. He knew Qin Lang was truly angry. If this young man was really provoked, he could send the evidence to the provincial level, causing a storm in Xiayang City, and even he would suffer! Therefore, Wu Wenxiang absolutely could not allow the situation to get completely out of control. He immediately called the head of the Xiayang City Public Security Bureau, Zhao Zhiwei, to ask about the police system's actions tonight.

Sure enough, from Zhao Zhiwei, Wu Wenxiang learned that the Chengnan District Public Security Bureau had arranged a major anti-crime operation, with the main target being Han Sanqiang and his gang. Additionally, a small team had been dispatched to Qingyun Mountain to "investigate."

"Zhao Zhiwei! Quickly remove Zhang Guanrong from his position!" Wu Wenxiang angrily ordered. Although he was not from the police system, with his years of political experience, he immediately guessed that the Chengnan District Public Security Bureau Chief, Zhang Guanrong, was problematic. At this critical moment, the one causing trouble must be Andesheng's lackey, and Wu Wenxiang had seen Zhang Guanrong's photo before, knowing that he had financial dealings with Andesheng.

Zhao Zhiwei, sensing Wu Wenxiang's displeasure, asked, "Mayor Wu, why are you so angry?"

"Quickly do it!" Wu Wenxiang knew time was of the essence, "You personally take charge, remove Zhang Guanrong, and surround the Chunjumei Bay Club! Don't worry, I'll cover for you at Chunjumei Bay! Xiayang City is about to change!"

Zhao Zhiwei was startled when he heard Wu Wenxiang was targeting the Chunjumei Bay Club, but he was reassured when Wu Wenxiang said he would cover for him. He knew that if Wu Wenxiang had spoken, he must have some confidence. If Xiayang City really "changed," then following Wu Wenxiang, he would surely share in the victory.

Qin Lang did not oppose Wu Wenxiang's arrangements but only said to Wu Wenxiang, "Mayor Wu, don't let anyone go to Qingyun Mountain tonight!"

"Qin, are you going alone?" Wu Wenxiang was taken aback, thinking this young man was crazy. Didn't he know that there were Andesheng's people on Qingyun Mountain, and corrupt police officers with guns?

But Qin Lang had already walked out of the study.

{Piaotian Literature}