164: Chapter 164 is just a trial

In the conference room of the Jinhe County Government, Xiao Bei carefully organized the three-hundred-page evidentiary material and solemnly handed it to the leader of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection investigation team, Zhang Yanzhi.

Outside the window, sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting mottled shadows on the floor and adding a touch of warmth to this serious moment.

"Team Leader Zhang, this is all the evidence we have on hand. Everything has been organized, including the video footage we collected while infiltrating the Live Streaming Company."

Xiao Bei's voice was somewhat hoarse; having likely not slept all night, dark circles were clearly visible under his eyes.

"The case involving Liu Fuzhi and Fu Chuanyi can now be considered closed in Jinhe County."

Zhang Yanzhi took the document and tapped his fingers lightly on the cover.

This experienced investigation team leader had a sharp, square face, and beneath thick eyebrows were a pair of eyes that could see right through people, though he wasn't wearing glasses today.

He opened the first page, quickly scanned the contents, and his brow gradually relaxed.

"Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, your operation this time was excellent."

Zhang Yanzhi closed the file and revealed a rare smile.

"Not only did you catch them in the act, but you also obtained such a complete chain of evidence. The provincial authorities will place great importance on this case, especially the parts involving the 'Beauty Alliance'."

Xiao Bei nodded, then suddenly remembered something: "By the way, what about Chen Zhiming's situation…"

"We have already arranged for his transfer to the Provincial Hospital."

Zhang Yanzhi interrupted him, "His parents have also been brought to the provincial capital. Considering the sensitivity of the case and his importance as a key witness, we will provide comprehensive protection."

As they were speaking, the conference room door was gently pushed open. A girl with a ponytail, wearing a light blue professional suit, poked her head in with a bright smile on her face.

"Dad! Are you done talking?"

The girl's voice was crisp and melodious.

Xiao Bei turned his head sharply, his eyes wide: "Team Leader Zhang Yining? You… what did you call him?"

Team Leader Zhang Yining skipped in and affectionately took Zhang Yanzhi's arm.

"Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, let me formally introduce you. This is my father, Zhang Yanzhi, Deputy Party Secretary of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection."

Zhang Yanzhi patted his daughter's hand dotingly and explained to the dumbfounded Xiao Bei:

"Team Leader Zhang Yining's temporary post in Jinhe County was my arrangement. Young people need experience at the grassroots level, but I didn't expect her to encounter such a big case as soon as she arrived."

Xiao Bei recalled Team Leader Zhang Yining's various performances during the investigation—she always managed to "just happen" to find key clues and "accidentally" obtain inside information. He also suddenly remembered Qin Ruoxi saying that her father was with the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

"So that day at the Live Streaming Company…"

Xiao Bei muttered.

Team Leader Zhang Yining stuck out her tongue, "I didn't tell him I was going to infiltrate it myself; it made him furious."

Zhang Yanzhi shook his head helplessly, "This girl has never been easy to worry about since she was little. But she performed well this time. The First Discipline Inspection Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection happens to be short-staffed, so I plan to take her back to work there."

"Dad!"

Team Leader Zhang Yining suddenly blushed, "I still want to learn more from Deputy County Magistrate Xiao."

Zhang Yanzhi gave Xiao Bei a meaningful look:

"Deputy County Magistrate Xiao is young and promising; he is indeed worth learning from. However…"

He changed the subject, "Team Leader Zhang Yining, is there something you're keeping from me? For example, that 'Xiao Bei Clipping Collection' in your room?"

"Dad!"

Team Leader Zhang Yining's face turned bright red to her ears. She grabbed her father's arm and dragged him out, "We have to go; the provincial video conference is about to start!"

Xiao Bei stood there, feeling his own face burning slightly. He didn't know what that clipping collection meant, nor did he know when Team Leader Zhang Yining's hair had grown long enough to be tied into a ponytail, nor did he know that Team Leader Zhang Yining was leaving. If she left, what about that young man from the traffic police team she had mentioned earlier that she was dating…

He watched the father and daughter push and shove as they left the conference room. At the door, Team Leader Zhang Yining suddenly turned back and made a face at him.

"Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, I will come back to see you!"

Her voice faded away along with the sound of her footsteps.

Xiao Bei shook his head with a smile and walked back to his office. He pushed the door open and froze—a familiar figure was standing with their back to him, admiring the plane trees in the County Government courtyard.

The person turned around, wearing a black professional suit, with a neat bun and a cold, beautiful face. It was County Magistrate Lin Ruohan.

"County Magistrate Lin Ruohan? Didn't you go to the provincial capital for a meeting?"

Xiao Bei asked in surprise.

"County Magistrate Lin Ruohan"'s lips curled into a cunning smile: "Deputy County Magistrate Xiao, you've mistaken me for someone else, haven't you?"

As she spoke, her expression suddenly became lively, and the coldness in her eyes melted into a beaming smile. She reached up and took off the hair tie holding her bun, and her waterfall-like long hair cascaded down.

"Bai Yunmo!"

Xiao Bei exclaimed, "How did you…"

"How did you end up here, and looking just like my sister?"

Bai Yunmo playfully spun around, "It's fun! The guard even saluted me when I walked in just now."

Only then did Xiao Bei notice the diamond earrings sparkling on her earlobes—it must be Bai Yunmo. Not only was County Magistrate Lin Ruohan extremely cold, she never wore such flamboyant jewelry.

He rubbed his forehead helplessly: "Do you know that impersonating a state official is illegal?"

Bai Yunmo pouted: "Oh, please. I didn't go around shouting that I was the County Magistrate. Who can I blame for looking like her? Besides, I'm the great hero who saved you all!"

She shook her phone, "Oh my, my eyes ache from all that gift-giving…"

Xiao Bei suddenly realized: "So it was you! No wonder…"

"No wonder what?"

Bai Yunmo stepped closer, and the faint scent of her perfume lingered at Xiao Bei's nose.

Xiao Bei stepped back half a step discreetly: "No wonder the tipping style was so… bold."

Bai Yunmo laughed out loud: "My sister says this is 'nouveau riche-style rescue'. But it was effective, wasn't it?"

She suddenly became serious, "Your hint for rescue was too subtle. What phone? What red color? I almost didn't react in time. Tell me… if I hadn't reacted and notified the police to rush over, what would have happened to you all… But seriously, I really didn't expect them to be involved with the medical aesthetics industry. That really is a profitable path…"

Xiao Bei coughed helplessly and looked at her: "The province will set up a Special Investigation Team to continue the investigation, but… does the great entrepreneur Bai Yunmo really need that little bit of money?"

"Hmph, who could complain about having too much money? But… if you need help, just contact me anytime."

Bai Yunmo handed him a gold-stamped business card, "I not only have money, I also have plenty of connections."

Xiao Bei took the business card, which felt delicate to the touch. It was simply printed with the three characters "Bai Yunmo" and a phone number, with no titles at all. This understated luxury fit her style perfectly.

"By the way,"

Bai Yunmo suddenly remembered something, "How is Su Yun? I heard she was drugged that day…"

"She recovered the same day, using quite a lot of ice."

Xiao Bei said, "Her report's view count broke ten million today, and she's busy writing the follow-up."

Bai Yunmo gave him a meaningful look: "That day, you two…?"

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