55: Chapter 55 Rescue Has Arrived

The Party Secretary of the Heyang Province Discipline Inspection Commission is surnamed Shen.

Big shots always speak in riddles, but Zhao Xue had made things very clear.

If he still couldn't react to that, then he, as the County Commission for Discipline Inspection Party Secretary, would truly be useless.

After welcoming Zhao Xue inside, Tian Xiaojun immediately called Director Tang Youde.

Director Tang Youde had just finished investigating the matter regarding Sun Ning and was about to report it to Li Bing when he received the call from Tian Xiaojun.

Upon learning that Sun Ning had been reported anonymously, Tian Xiaojun unleashed a torrent of criticism at Director Tang Youde.

Director Tang Youde hurriedly reported the investigation results regarding Sun Ning.

Upon learning that Sun Ning had indeed been wrongly accused, Tian Xiaojun breathed a secret sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Sun Ning had not broken the law; otherwise, he truly wouldn't have known whether to compromise his conscience or uphold the justice in his heart.

After getting the answer he wanted, Tian Xiaojun didn't say another word and took his people to the Great Wall Hotel.

After Ma Gaoxiang and the others were dragged away, Tian Xiaojun reached out toward Sun Ning and said, "Comrade Sun Ning, this was an oversight in our work. It has now been verified that those accusations were purely slanderous. I will have Director Tang take you back immediately to dispel any negative impact."

"Thank you for coming in person, Secretary Tian."

"It was my poor management that caused such a misunderstanding."

"It is good that the misunderstanding has been cleared up."

Since Secretary Tian had come personally to admit his mistake, Sun Ning certainly wouldn't hold onto it.

Furthermore, cooperating with an investigation is every citizen's duty; no matter how one looks at it, the County Commission for Discipline Inspection was not in the wrong.

After a few more pleasantries, Sun Ning declined Director Tang Youde's offer to take him back.

Sun Ning being taken away by the County Commission for Discipline Inspection would inevitably lead to some gossip, but the negative impact wouldn't be that great.

He would return to the township tomorrow, and once he was back, all speculation would vanish.

Since Zhao Xue had traveled such a long way to come here, he certainly had to accompany her.

He still had some questions in his heart that he wanted to ask Zhao Xue.

Hearing that Sun Ning did not want to be taken back by the Discipline Inspection Commission, Tian Xiaojun turned his gaze toward Zhao Xue.

To put it plainly, the main character today was Zhao Xue; if Zhao Xue was not satisfied, then everything else would be in vain.

Sun Ning saw the small interaction between the two and knew that Tian Xiaojun was aware of Zhao Xue's status.

"Sister Xue..."

"For the sake of Sun Ning, I won't have you go to Mishui Township to clear things up. I will also give Secretary Shen a call in a little while."

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaojun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Was it that he didn't want to call Secretary Shen Congwen to report this matter? It was that he wasn't qualified to!

Secretary Shen Congwen had only asked him to investigate this matter properly and to ensure it was fair, just, and transparent.

He hadn't said he would listen to his report after the matter was concluded.

The person he wanted to hear from was Zhao Xue, or perhaps the person behind Zhao Xue.

Since Zhao Xue had shown him favor, Tian Xiaojun would naturally reciprocate.

He bowed slightly to Zhao Xue to express his gratitude and promised, "I will certainly deal with those who acted recklessly according to the law. Once there is a result, I will report it to Township Head Sun Ning immediately."

With the matter settled, Tian Xiaojun saw Sun Ning and Zhao Xue out of the Great Wall Hotel.

His expression darkened, and he said to Director Tang Youde behind him, "Li Bing's idea?"

"Party Secretary, it was Deputy Party Secretary Li who gave the instructions. This matter seems to be related to the Pi family."

At this moment, Director Tang Youde still wanted to exonerate his boss, but he had underestimated the situation.

"Call Li Bing and have him come over. You should perform meritorious service to atone for your crimes; it's fortunate that you still have some bottom line."

Tian Xiaojun didn't say the rest, but Director Tang Youde knew what he meant.

Director Tang Youde apologized and stormed angrily toward the hotel.

Just as Tian Xiaojun had said, it was fortunate he still had some bottom line, or his fate would have been the same as Ma Gaoxiang and the others.

He had to go back and nail Ma Gaoxiang and the others to this spot.

Zhao Xue drove out of the Great Wall Hotel's gate and pulled over to the side of the road.

After unbuckling her seatbelt, she wrapped her arms around Sun Ning.

"Sun Ning, I'm sorry, I came too late. I didn't expect them to be so despicable."

As she spoke, this young woman shed tears.

Come to think of it, Zhao Xue had indeed been frightened.

"Sister Xue, you didn't come late at all. I just didn't expect you to actually come."

"They even brought out clubs; it scared me to death! If something happened to you, how would I explain it to Rou Rou!"

Sun Ning hurriedly patted Zhao Xue's back, comforting her incessantly.

After Zhao Xue's mood calmed down, she drove toward Wenxin Residential Compound.

"Sister Xue, which big shot did you find? Look at how scared Secretary Tian was. Didn't I tell General Manager Li Tao to contact Senior Brother Gao Xiang?"

"General Manager Li Tao called Rou Rou. I was anxious, so I wanted to come myself. Rou Rou probably didn't contact your senior brother again!"

The two compared notes and realized the discrepancy was quite significant, and they smiled at each other.

If the call had been made to Gao Feng in the first place, the subsequent series of events would never have happened.

In the car, Sun Ning picked up his phone and reported his safety to Shang Rou, General Manager Li Tao, and Secretary Xue Hongtao.

After hanging up, Zhao Xue chattered on and explained everything.

After she got off the plane in Zhongzhou, she called the famous He the Second.

This "Second Brother" had been famous in their circle since childhood for being a good fighter and loyal.

The Zhao family patriarch was once a top general under the He Family patriarch, and the two families had been on good terms for generations.

Zhao Xue was the type to follow He the Second around the compound to raid bird nests when she was still a child.

And He the Second's second uncle was the Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

He the Second called Deputy Secretary He's secretary, which led to the intervention of Secretary Shen of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

After listening to Zhao Xue's account, Sun Ning smiled helplessly.

"You guys, making such a mountain out of a molehill. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to thank Secretary Shen."

Sun Ning's words were truly not overestimating his own capabilities.

Setting aside his status as the last disciple of Elder Shang, just based on his senior brothers, he was qualified to accompany Zhao Xue to visit Secretary Shen Congwen.

Although Sun Ning stood upright and was not afraid of the petty scoundrels in Gongfan County, they had helped him after all.

Especially since Zhao Xue was in Heyang, she had to go and thank him.

This etiquette had to be observed to avoid losing the standing of the old Zhao family.

This was also the expected thing to do.

It wasn't that Sun Ning was eagerly trying to curry favor with the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection Party Secretary.

The difference in their levels was too great; at their level, it wasn't something that could be affected by any one person or one incident.

Unless there was an exchange of interests or a faction leader spoke up.

Of course, if Sun Ning performed outstandingly and caught the old man's eye, that would be a different matter.

At Wenxin Residential Compound, Sun Ning simply changed into casual clothes and took Zhao Xue out to buy food.

This time, Zhao Xue was leveraging her favor and insisted that Sun Ning do the cooking.

There was no other way; Sun Ning could only indulge her.

The two drove to the Gongfan Grand Market, an agricultural market that served the entire county and even the surrounding townships.

Surprisingly, Zhao Xue, a young lady of high status, actually quite liked the bustling atmosphere of this market.

He took her around to shop stall by stall, and she even grew to like the thrill of bargaining.

She stuck close to Sun Ning the whole time, letting him enjoy that majestic mountain.

After the meal, Sun Ning had just finished showering when Zhao Xue started clamoring to take a bath.