106: Chapter 106

Financial Director Wei Xue had been waiting at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau for two hours, from four in the afternoon until the sky darkened and the streetlights began to flicker on one by one.

She leaned against her car, holding her phone, staring repeatedly at the message she had already read countless times.

"Wei Heng's case is being personally supervised by Director Xu!"

Her brother had been inside for seven days!

In those seven days, she had sought out everyone she could and prayed to every deity she could think of.

Deputy Director Chen Ling had agreed readily enough, but that old lecher hadn't done anything substantial to help, other than taking liberties with her.

Yesterday, she had someone inquire, and it turned out Deputy Director Chen Ling hadn't said a word during the bureau meeting; Wei Heng's case was proceeding exactly as planned.

She finally understood that Deputy Director Chen Ling was just a good-for-nothing.

A marginalized deputy director who was useless for anything other than taking advantage of women.

The only person who could truly save her brother was him.

A black Passat drove out of the courtyard. Financial Director Wei Xue's eyes lit up, and she hurried to meet it.

The car window rolled down, revealing Xu Weidong's young face.

"Director Xu!"

Financial Director Wei Xue's voice trembled slightly, but she tried her best to remain composed.

"Director Xu, could I take a few minutes of your time?"

Xu Weidong glanced at her; he recognized this woman.

She was the financial director of Hengmo Logistics and Wei Heng's younger sister.

During that conflict at the KTV last time, when he had led his team to stop it, this woman had treated him like some young kid.

At that time, he was still the executive deputy director and had gone in plain clothes.

Financial Director Wei Xue didn't know who he was and just thought he was a meddlesome young man.

Later, when she found out, it was said she had been so regretful that she hadn't slept for three days.

"General Manager Wei."

Xu Weidong nodded and signaled for the driver to stop.

He pushed the door open, stepped out, and stood by the car.

"What is it?"

Financial Director Wei Xue took a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady. "Director Xu, regarding my brother's matter... could I invite you to a meal, and I can explain it to you in detail?"

"No need."

Xu Weidong said in a flat tone, "Wei Heng's case is currently in the investigation stage. If you have anything to say, say it directly."

Financial Director Wei Xue bit her lip. She knew Xu Weidong was not like Deputy Director Chen Ling; he couldn't be swayed by a few words, couldn't be drunk on a few glasses of wine, and certainly wouldn't stare at her legs like Deputy Director Chen Ling did.

She had to change her approach!

"Director Xu."

She took half a step forward and lowered her voice. "I know that Dongting Club has been planning something big recently."

"Chen Dong is gathering people, intending to swallow up our Hengmo Logistics while my brother is inside."

"My people have already found out the specific time and location."

Xu Weidong's eyes flickered slightly, but his face remained expressionless.

"This is your brother's business. What does it have to do with me?"

"It has everything to do with you."

Financial Director Wei Xue looked up and stared directly into his eyes.

"Director Xu, the Crackdown on Organized Crime is a project you are leading."

"If Chen Dong really makes a move, it will be a large-scale armed brawl. If lives are lost, you will also face trouble."

"I can help you obtain their plan, allowing you to deploy your forces in advance and capture them all in one fell swoop."

Xu Weidong was silent for a few seconds, then glanced at his watch and said, "Get in the car and talk."

Financial Director Wei Xue felt a surge of joy and quickly followed him into the car. The driver, Old Liu, very tactfully raised the partition.

The space inside the car was small. As Financial Director Wei Xue sat next to Xu Weidong, she could smell the faint scent of aromatherapy on him, unlike the reek of cigarettes and alcohol that clung to Deputy Director Chen Ling.

"Go ahead."

Xu Weidong leaned back in his seat, his tone calm.

Financial Director Wei Xue laid out all the intelligence she had gathered. Chen Dong had spared no expense this time, hiring over thirty thugs from out of town, planning to raid several of Hengmo Logistics' warehouses and transport hubs in the early hours of next Wednesday.

If they succeeded, Hengmo Logistics' network would be paralyzed overnight.

"Director Xu."

After she finished speaking, Financial Director Wei Xue suddenly turned to face him, her voice becoming very soft.

"I know that this information alone is not enough to get my brother out."

Xu Weidong looked at her without speaking.

Financial Director Wei Xue gritted her teeth and made the most difficult decision of her life.

"Director Xu,"

Her voice was almost inaudible. "I can be your woman. I don't need a title, and I don't want anything."

"Whenever you need me, I will be at your beck and call."

"Anything you find inconvenient to handle personally, I will do for you."

"I can do all the dirty work."

She paused, her eyes slightly red. "I only beg you to spare my brother."

The car was so quiet that one could hear their breathing. Xu Weidong looked at her.

Financial Director Wei Xue kept her head down, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

She was dressed very conservatively today, in a high-necked shirt and long trousers, a complete contrast to when she met Deputy Director Chen Ling.

Financial Director Wei Xue was a smart person; she knew how to handle different kinds of people.

"General Manager Wei."

Xu Weidong spoke. His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

Financial Director Wei Xue looked up, her eyes glistening with tears that didn't fall.

Xu Weidong looked at her and suddenly smiled.

It wasn't mockery or perfunctory; it was a smile that inexplicably made one feel at ease.

"I reject your proposal."

Financial Director Wei Xue's face turned pale instantly.

"But..."

Xu Weidong reached out and gently placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Your brother's matter can be discussed."

Financial Director Wei Xue was stunned. Tears welled up in her eyes and finally fell.

"Director Xu..."

"Get up."

Xu Weidong helped her straighten up and withdrew his hand, his tone returning to a professional, business-like flatness.

"Wei Heng's case, involving armed brawling with over thirty people, is indeed serious in nature."

"But if you can provide accurate intelligence on Chen Dong's side and help us prevent a larger conflict in advance, this is called a significant meritorious service."

"With this, I can coordinate with the Procuratorate, and the court can also deal with it leniently."

Financial Director Wei Xue's tears couldn't stop flowing, but she tried her best not to sob out loud, only nodding repeatedly.

"As for what you said..."

Xu Weidong glanced at her and said, "Do not mention it again."

"I, Xu Weidong, do not rely on such things to get things done."

Financial Director Wei Xue wiped her face with her sleeve, took a few deep breaths, and tried hard to calm herself down.

She was a smart person; she knew that Xu Weidong wasn't just being polite—he truly didn't want that.

But she also heard another meaning: he didn't want her as a person, but rather the Wei family as a chess piece.

"Director Xu."

Her voice still trembled a little, but it had steadied.

"From today on, our Wei family is willing to work like oxen and horses for you. Whatever you say, we will do."

"My life is yours."

Xu Weidong didn't deny it, nor was he polite.

He leaned back in his seat, looking at the receding nightscape outside the car window, and was silent for a moment.

Speaking of this, Xu Weidong thought of another uncle who always sent people to give him gifts during holidays.

President Liu, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC, Vice Chairman of the Hanzhong Province Federation of Industry and Commerce, the richest man in Hanzhong Province, Chairman of Tianwen Group, a pioneer in charity, President of the Hanzhou Chamber of Commerce...

And before he met his father, he was just a small-town businessman. Later, he got connected with his uncle, Governor Zhou Wenbin, and began his complete transformation.

Xu Weidong turned to look at her, his gaze calm but profound.

"The underground forces of Changyuan County indeed need someone who can keep them in check. Not the kind who just fights and kills, but someone who can stabilize the situation."

"If your brother can understand this principle, I can give you a chance."

Financial Director Wei Xue's heart was pounding. She understood.

Xu Weidong didn't want her as a mistress, nor did he want those petty profits.

What he wanted was control over the entire underground force of Changyuan County!

Did Financial Director Wei Xue have a choice?

Her brother was stuck inside, Chen Dong was sharpening his blade outside, and that old lecher Deputy Director Chen Ling was still waiting for her to "invite him alone."

If Financial Director Wei Xue didn't grab onto this lifeline, the Wei family would be finished.

"Director Xu."

Financial Director Wei Xue's voice was very soft, but very firm.

"I understand what you mean."

"Rest assured, from today on, the Wei family is your people."

"I will talk to my brother. If he dares to have any disloyal thoughts, I will be the first to disown him as my brother."

Xu Weidong nodded and didn't say anything more.

He took a business card out of his pocket and handed it to her.

"Before next Wednesday, send Chen Dong's specific plan to this phone."

"As for your brother's matter, I will have someone coordinate with the Procuratorate tomorrow."

"With significant meritorious service and active compensation for the victims, about two years can be achieved."

Financial Director Wei Xue took the business card, her hand still trembling slightly.

Two years!

Her brother led over thirty people in an armed brawl; under normal sentencing, it would be at least seven or eight years.

Two years was already a huge favor.

"Thank you, Director Xu."

Her voice choked up. "Thank you..."

"No need to thank me."

Xu Weidong opened the car door for her and looked back at her.

"Remember what you said."

Financial Director Wei Xue got out of the car and left, expressing her endless gratitude.

"Old Li, it's me."

"Don't rush to send Wei Heng's case to the Procuratorate just yet."

"Yes, there's some new information."

"Additionally, arrange for someone to keep an eye on Dongting Club."

"There might be a big move before next Wednesday."

After hanging up the phone, he stood under the streetlight, looking at the lights of the county town in the distance.

His father had supported President Liu back then to have a force he could call upon in Hanzhong Province.

Tianwen Group was not just a business empire, but also his father's eyes and hands in Xishan Province.

Many things that were inconvenient to do officially, President Liu would do.

Many pieces of news that couldn't be heard on the surface, President Liu would find out.

Now, it was his turn.

Regarding the underground forces of Changyuan County, rather than letting others grow uncontrollably, it was better to support someone he could keep in check.

Although he hadn't had much contact with Wei Heng, Financial Director Wei Xue was a smart person.

With her acting as a go-between, Wei Heng should be able to figure out which side to stand on.

Of course, that was assuming Wei Heng was trustworthy.

But it didn't matter; even if Wei Heng couldn't be relied upon, there was still Financial Director Wei Xue.

This woman was much sharper than her brother and knew what should and shouldn't be done.

"Old Liu, let's go home."