291: Chapter 291 It's possible I'd invite you for tea.

After venting his temper, Governor Su Qi questioned his secretary.

Upon learning that the Viper Gang had hired the assassin through the Dark Web, he felt relieved. Having served as the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, he knew it would be very difficult to trace it back to Zhao the Third.

Even if it was traced back to Zhao the Third, what did it have to do with him, Su Qi?

Relieved, he cursed in his heart, 'Motherf*cker, this Qin Chuan has such good luck. He actually survived twice.'

A moment later, he received a notice to convene a meeting of the Provincial Party Standing Committee.

With such a major incident occurring, especially one involving Elder Qin's grandson, the Northwest Provincial Party Secretary dared not be negligent. He had to convene the Standing Committee to solve the case as quickly as possible.

Before the meeting, despite it being just past six in the morning, he personally called Elder Qin to apologize and guaranteed that the case would be solved quickly to root out the mastermind.

After finishing the call, he realized his entire back was soaked with sweat. Even as a Provincial Party Secretary, the pressure of facing Elder Qin was immense.

At 6:30 AM, the Northwest Provincial Party Committee held an emergency Standing Committee meeting.

During the meeting, it was first announced that Comrade Qin Chuan, the Deputy Director of the 6th Inspection Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, had been targeted by an international assassin. Even though every member of the Standing Committee already knew, their expressions still shifted slightly.

After the briefing, the Provincial Party Secretary instructed that the case be solved immediately and the mastermind be brought to justice.

The meeting lasted only twenty to thirty minutes, demonstrating high efficiency. After it adjourned, the entire public security system of Northwest Province went into full operation, and a Task Force of elites was formed.

After the meeting adjourned, Governor Su Qi returned to his office with a rather grim expression.

Was such a massive mobilization really necessary? Investigating like this might actually turn something up within a few days.

This wasn't what he wanted to see. With a dark expression, he pondered if he needed to take some measures. A moment later, his office door was pushed open.

Despite it being early morning and far from official working hours, almost all high-level officials in Northwest Province had come to work early because of the gravity of the incident; the Provincial Party Secretary was no exception.

The person who pushed the door open was precisely Secretary Liu of the Provincial Party Committee.

It was relatively rare for the Provincial Party Secretary to take the initiative to visit the Governor's office.

Governor Su Qi guessed it was likely about Qin Chuan's matter, but he only guessed half of it.

"Governor Su, Comrade Qin Chuan was targeted by an international assassin. Not only is Secretary Qian Gang of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection furious, but so is Elder Qin. I just called Elder Qin to apologize, and I was still severely reprimanded by him..."

He briefly explained the situation.

Governor Su Qi was dumbstruck.

How did this matter involve Elder Qin? He was a pillar of stability within the system, a figure as vast as the heavens.

"Secretary Liu, how is this related to Elder Qin?"

Secretary Liu said, "Governor Su, you might not be aware. Comrade Qin Chuan is Elder Qin's only grandson and the only male of the Qin Family's third generation."

What!

Even as a Governor with strong psychological resilience, Governor Su Qi's expression changed upon hearing this news.

Stormy waves surged in his heart!!!

He had guessed that Qin Chuan might have some background, otherwise he couldn't be a deputy bureau-level official at such a young age, but he never dared to imagine the background was so heavenly.

Elder Qin's only grandson!

The only male of the Qin Family's third generation!!!

Governor Su Qi was so frightened his face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Seeing his extreme reaction, Secretary Liu asked, "Governor Su, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No... no." Governor Su Qi quickly shook his head, but the turmoil in his heart would not subside for a long time.

His subsequent conversation with Secretary Liu was somewhat absent-minded. After seeing Secretary Liu off, Su Liang—no, Su Qi—finally couldn't hold it together.

Cold sweat poured from his forehead. He wiped it repeatedly with tissues, then paced back and forth in his office like an ant on a hot pan.

To reach the position of Governor, Governor Su Qi also had some connections, but compared to the Qin Family, they weren't even in the same league.

No, this won't do, this won't do...

Finally, he made up his mind. He had to abandon his brother Su Liang. The current priority was to draw a clear line between them. Furthermore, he had to quickly clean up his own mess, then apologize to Qin Chuan, state his position, and strictly discipline Su Liang.

Yes, that's what must be done.

Su Liang is Su Liang, and I, Su Qi, am Su Qi. Since his corruption is so severe, I must state my position and support the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in dealing with him strictly.

Around eight or nine in the morning, Governor Su Qi specifically went to find Qin Chuan.

He put on a show of deep concern, without any of the airs of a Governor, completely different from the last time he saw Qin Chuan.

"Comrade Qin Chuan, I was very worried when I heard you were targeted by an assassin. Fortunately, you weren't injured. Otherwise, how would our Northwest Province explain this to the higher-ups!"

"Rest assured, we will do our best to find the mastermind as soon as possible, bring them to justice, and give you a satisfactory explanation..."

After saying this, he stated his stance again: "Su Liang is my brother, but I didn't expect his corruption to be so severe. Don't go easy on him just because I am his brother. Everyone is equal before the law. Deal with it as it should be dealt with; I fully support it."

Qin Chuan watched his performance with a neutral expression.

His heart was as clear as a mirror. He knew Governor Su Qi was behind all of this. Within two or three days, you'll be arrested. Let's see if you still have this attitude then.

After quietly listening to him finish, Qin Chuan said, "Governor Su, I remember just a day ago, you specifically came to me to request leniency for Su Liang and even threatened me."

What!

There was such a thing? Governor Su Qi actually threatened Director Qin!!!

Secretary Lu Wangshu, Old Liu, and others were nearby. Hearing this, their expressions changed one after another.

As for Governor Su Qi, his old face turned red.

He never expected Qin Chuan to expose his scars in front of so many people. I am a dignified Governor; don't I need to save face?

If it were before, his entire face would probably have darkened, but now that he knew Qin Chuan had such heavenly connections, he didn't dare show even a hint of temper.

With a forced smile, Governor Su Qi said, "A misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I hope Director Qin doesn't take it to heart. I apologize to Director Qin for my words and actions yesterday."

Heh.

Qin Chuan gave a cold smile and waved his hand. "If there's nothing else, Governor Su, you may leave. We still have a case to handle. We must fully investigate all of Su Liang's corruption issues today."

He directly issued an order for him to leave.

Even if you are the Governor, I won't give you any face. I'm kicking you out in public, so what can you do?

Governor Su Qi truly didn't dare to get angry. With a smiling face, he said, "Yes, yes, we shouldn't interfere with Director Qin's work. We'll leave now. If you have time, Director Qin, you're welcome to come to my office to sit and have some tea."

Qin Chuan waved him away. It was impossible for him to go there for tea, but it was quite possible he would invite Su Qi to 'have tea' instead.