37: Chapter 37 Disciplinary Committee Investigation

Su Yun was silent for a moment, appearing to be organizing her thoughts. She whispered:

"Actually... I've always felt so useless. I clearly know what kind of person Station President Jia Chengzhi is, yet I'm still controlled by him, doing so many things against my conscience."

Xiao Bei did not interrupt her, just listening quietly.

Su Yun continued:

"I've wanted to be a host since I was a child, but... after entering the TV station, I realized that this circle is much more complicated than I imagined. Station President Jia Chengzhi... he used my dreams to force me step by step to where I am now."

Her voice choked up, and tears welled up in her eyes again.

"Secretary Xiao, tell me, is my life hopeless?"

Xiao Bei stubbed out his cigarette, turned his head to look at Su Yun, and said:

"This world is just like this—the law of the jungle. However, all we can do is try to make it a little fairer."

The two talked for a long time, and Xiao Bei learned more about Station President Jia Chengzhi's evil deeds from Su Yun.

His disgust for Station President Jia Chengzhi deepened, and he also felt deep sympathy for Su Yun's plight, while Su Yun gradually developed an inexplicable feeling for Xiao Bei.

As for what exactly that feeling was, she couldn't say.

By the time dawn was breaking, Su Yun finally fell into a deep sleep.

Xiao Bei leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest while calculating his next plan in his mind.

Early the next morning, as soon as Xiao Bei walked out of his room, he saw Station President Jia Chengzhi standing in the hallway, his face full of smiles.

"Oh my, Secretary Xiao, how did you rest last night?"

Station Chief Jia came up to meet him, his expression carrying a hint of sleaziness.

Xiao Bei gave a cold snort and said:

"Not bad. Sorry to trouble you, Station Chief Jia."

Station President Jia Chengzhi's eyes flashed with triumph, and he asked with feigned concern:

"Did that girl Su Yun serve you comfortably?"

Xiao Bei sneered inwardly, but his face remained impassive:

"Not bad. Miss Su is quite understanding."

Station Chief Jia laughed heartily and patted Xiao Bei on the shoulder:

"As long as you're satisfied, Secretary Xiao! I didn't lie to you, did I? That girl Su Yun, isn't she capable? In the future, we must cooperate more. You really must look after our station's work!"

Xiao Bei smiled faintly, his tone carrying a hint of hidden meaning:

"Station Chief Jia, rest assured. As long as it is work beneficial to Canglan City, I will definitely support it fully."

Seeing Xiao Bei's attitude change drastically, Station President Jia Chengzhi was even more pleased, believing his plan had succeeded.

He said with a smile:

"Secretary Xiao, you really are a straightforward person! Then it's a deal. Another day I'll treat you to a meal, and we can have a good chat about cooperation."

Xiao Bei nodded and said:

"Alright, let's chat another day then."

Seeing Xiao Bei agree so readily, Station President Jia Chengzhi felt even more certain, believing he had firmly grasped Xiao Bei's weakness.

He said with a smile:

"Well then, Secretary Xiao, you go ahead and get busy; I won't disturb you. If you like that girl Su Yun, you can come to our station to sit for a while often in the future."

After Xiao Bei left, Su Yun walked out of the room with a blushing face, her head lowered, her fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes.

Her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush, and her eyes darted around, as if she didn't dare to look anyone in the eye.

Seeing this, Station Chief Jia's face was immediately filled with a lewd smile, and he deliberately raised his voice, teasingly saying:

"Oh my, Su Yun, how did you rest last night? Looking at you like this, are you exhausted?"

Hearing Station Chief Jia's words, Su Yun blushed even more, lowered her head further, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz:

"Station Chief Jia, please don't joke..."

Station Chief Jia laughed heartily, deliberately stepping closer, his tone carrying a hint of mockery:

"Oh, why be shy! Secretary Xiao is a popular figure in our Canglan City. Being able to serve him is your good fortune! How about it, was Secretary Xiao satisfied with you?"

Su Yun's face was as red as a ripe apple. She bit her lip, her voice almost inaudible:

"Station Chief Jia, I... I still have work, I'll leave first..."

Without waiting for Station Chief Jia to speak again, she turned around in a hurry and walked quickly toward the end of the corridor, her steps somewhat flustered, as if she wanted to escape this awkward scene as quickly as possible.

Station Chief Jia watched Su Yun's retreating figure, smiled triumphantly, and muttered to himself:

"Stinky bitch, what are you pretending to be pure for in front of me! However, it seems Xiao Bei has really taken the bait..."

He took out his mobile phone, dialed a number, his face carrying a hint of excitement and malice.

The call was connected quickly, and the low voice of Director Yan Jinghui from the Municipal Government Office came from the other end:

"How did the matter go?"

Station Chief Jia chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of triumph:

"Director Yan, rest assured, Xiao Bei has taken the bait! Last night that girl Su Yun served him comfortably. This morning I saw his attitude change drastically; he was very polite to me!"

Upon hearing this news, Director Yan Jinghui's tone also revealed a hint of satisfaction:

"Very good, Old Jia. You did well this time. Xiao Bei is Qin Ruoxi's right-hand man. As long as we can control him, Qin Ruoxi will be easy to deal with."

Station Chief Jia nodded repeatedly, his tone carrying a hint of obsequiousness:

"Yes, yes, yes, Director Yan, you are right! However, I think this kid, Xiao Bei, is not someone to be trifled with. We must be careful not to let him see any flaws."

Director Yan Jinghui sneered, his tone carrying a hint of disdain:

"Rest assured, no matter how smart he is, he is just a greenhorn who can't make any waves. Act according to our plan; this time we must make sure he can never recover!"

Station Chief Jia replied hurriedly:

"Understood, Director Yan, I will go do it immediately!"

Director Yan Jinghui paused, his tone carrying a hint of coldness:

"Also, you must keep an eye on that girl Su Yun; don't let her ruin our plan."

Station Chief Jia chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of confidence:

"Director Yan, rest assured, that girl Su Yun has been tightly controlled by me; she wouldn't dare to mess around."

Director Yan Jinghui nodded, his tone carrying a hint of satisfaction:

"Good, that's it then. Contact me if anything comes up."

After hanging up the phone, the smile on Station Chief Jia's face became even more triumphant.

He looked in the direction Xiao Bei had left, a flash of malice in his eyes, and muttered to himself:

"Xiao Bei, oh Xiao Bei, do you think you can escape from my palm? Hmph, just wait and see, the good show is yet to come!"

Sure enough, the next morning, as soon as Xiao Bei arrived at the office of the First Secretary Section of the Municipal Government Office and sat down, before he could tidy up the documents on his desk, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

Knock, knock!

Immediately after, the office door was knocked on.

"Please come in."

Xiao Bei looked up and said.

The door was pushed open, and three men wearing dark suits with Discipline Inspection Commission badges pinned to their chests walked in.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a serious expression.

Behind him followed two young cadres, holding folders, their expressions equally stern.

"Comrade Xiao Bei, we are from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

The middle-aged man showed his work ID, "Someone has reported you for suspected lifestyle issues. Please cooperate with our investigation."