299: Chapter 299 Zhou Chun under double regulation

Thump, thump, thump!

A forceful knocking sounded at the door. Zhang Wanning was stunned; who would be looking for Director Qin so late at night?

She had specifically chosen to come after ten o'clock to avoid interruptions and make it easier to execute her honey trap.

Ignoring the dazed Zhang Wanning, Qin Chuan walked over and opened the door. Old Liu and several others walked in. At this moment, Zhang Wanning hadn't even had time to button her shirt; she was completely dumbfounded.

A bad premonition rose in her heart. She looked at Qin Chuan in shock, then glanced at Old Liu and the others.

Qin Chuan said in a clear voice, "Zhang Wanning, you attempted to seduce me. You are being taken away now to undergo an investigation by the Joint Investigation Team. Any problems with that?"

What!

taken away for investigation!!!

Zhang Wanning finally reacted and hurriedly said, "Director Qin, no, I didn't! You've misunderstood!"

Still making excuses at a time like this.

Qin Chuan pointed to the lady's handbag on the table and said, "Old Liu, I found a pinhole camera installed in this bag. Check it."

Old Liu nodded, put on white gloves, and after a brief inspection, said, "Yes, this is a specially modified bag. It contains a full set of hidden camera equipment—imported and high-definition."

At that moment, Zhang Wanning knew her plan had completely failed. She nearly collapsed to the floor.

"Take her away!"

Soon, Zhang Wanning was taken away for investigation. She knew she was finished this time, and not just her—Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun was likely in danger too.

Speaking of Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun.

He waited until nearly midnight without any news, feeling slightly annoyed. It had been so long; the business should be finished by now. He didn't believe Qin Chuan's stamina was that great. Usually, it only took him three to five minutes; over an hour was just an exaggeration.

After waiting another ten minutes or so, he couldn't take it anymore and dialed Zhang Wanning's mobile phone.

At this time, Zhang Wanning was being interrogated.

To be safe, and as per Qin Chuan's request, the investigation team had not turned off the phone, waiting instead for Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun to initiate contact.

Seeing the caller ID, Old Liu warned, "Zhang Wanning, this is a call from Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun. You should know how to answer it."

Zhang Wanning had already been told how to answer and what to say. Facing the glaring members of the investigation team, she didn't dare make any suspicious moves.

As soon as the call connected, Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun's dissatisfied voice came through, "What's going on? Isn't it finished yet?"

Zhang Wanning lowered her voice, as if afraid Qin Chuan would hear, "Why are you calling now? Director Qin is in the shower. What if he hears? Let's talk on WeChat."

With that, she hung up.

Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun also realized he had been impatient. He shouldn't have called; if Qin Chuan found out, the plan might be exposed.

He began chatting with Zhang Wanning on WeChat. Of course, it wasn't voice messages but text, and the person replying was not Zhang Wanning herself, but someone from the investigation team.

After a few messages, he let out a slight sigh of relief.

Zhang Wanning said she was staying the night at Qin Chuan's place and that the matter was settled, telling him not to worry and that they would meet tomorrow.

Seeing this reply, Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun felt a weight lift from his heart. The matter was finally a success. Qin Chuan had taken twenty million from him and there was a video of him and Zhang Wanning in a heated battle; things were completely secured. He could sleep peacefully tonight.

The only thing that made him a bit unhappy was that his woman had been enjoyed by Qin Chuan for nothing; it was a bit of a loss.

The next day.

After breakfast, Qin Chuan prepared to visit the Municipal Party Committee Secretary of Xilin City. It had been decided that Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun would be taken away for investigation this morning.

To take away an Executive Vice Mayor for investigation, one should inform the local Party Secretary; it was a matter of respect.

Without bringing anyone along, Qin Chuan left the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse alone. Since it wasn't far, he didn't drive.

However...

Just as he stepped out of the guesthouse gates and was walking down the street toward the Municipal Party Committee Compound, a figure rushed over.

"Director Qin, Director Qin!"

Qin Chuan stopped and looked at the man rushing over in a hurry. He recognized him at a glance—it was actually the former chairman of Dongfang Dairy Group, Li Zhongtu.

"You are Li Zhongtu. What do you want with me?"

Li Zhongtu had a look of pleading on his face. "Director Qin, you must help me, you must uphold justice for me! I was framed. Under the manipulation of Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun and others, my company has changed owners. It's no longer named Li; it's been changed to Zhou..."

Qin Chuan waved his hand to interrupt. "This isn't the place to talk. Don't worry, we will definitely uphold justice. Even if you hadn't come to find me, our people would have sought you out this morning. How about this: I'll call someone over, and you can tell them everything that happened in detail."

"Yes, yes," Li Zhongtu nodded repeatedly.

The investigation team had been down here for two days and hadn't contacted him yet, which made Li Zhongtu a bit anxious. His biggest fear was that the investigation team and Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun would collude. Thus, he had been waiting outside the guesthouse since early this morning.

His luck was good; seeing Qin Chuan come out, he rushed over without a second thought, leading to the scene just now.

Soon, Old Liu arrived and took Li Zhongtu into the Municipal Party Committee Guesthouse. Qin Chuan didn't need to worry about how to talk to Li Zhongtu or how to understand the details of the case; the investigation team members were very professional and experienced, and they knew exactly what to do.

A few minutes later, Qin Chuan arrived directly at the office of the Xilin City Party Committee Secretary and explained his purpose: Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun was to be taken away for investigation this morning.

The Xilin City Secretary naturally didn't dare to oppose; in fact, he supported it wholeheartedly. This matter had too great and too negative an impact on Xilin City, especially on the business environment; many bosses didn't dare come to invest, and those who already had were living in fear.

Furthermore, Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun was not from his faction, so he wished he could have brought the man down sooner.

After a brief communication, Qin Chuan went straight downstairs and got into a car in the Municipal Party Committee Compound. The investigation team's vehicles had already arrived.

The Municipal Party Committee Compound and the Municipal Government Compound were separate, about two or three kilometers apart. A total of two cars drove directly to the Municipal Government Compound.

Qin Chuan personally led the team. As the group stepped out of the cars and walked directly into the Municipal Government Office Building, it drew the attention of many people.

The investigation team had been very low-key during their two days in Xilin City, and few people recognized them. Seeing Qin Chuan and the others, many people looked on while wondering who these people were and what they were doing.

Only a few guessed that they looked like people from the Discipline Inspection Commission. Could it be that some unlucky fellow was about to be investigated?

It was now past nine in the morning, the time when the office building was most crowded. Seeing Qin Chuan and the others, many people stopped to take a curious look.

Qin Chuan ignored the reactions of others and led the group directly to the door of Executive Vice Mayor Zhou Chun's office, personally raising his hand to knock.