30: Chapter 30 Deadly

Secretary Hu Qiu's hands began to tremble. This wave was truly life-threatening!

"Secretary Hu, what do we do? Several of our brothers have already been arrested!"

Secretary Hu Qiu glared at him and said, "You're asking me what to do? How the hell should I know what to do!"

Sun Laosan immediately said, "Why don't we go to the County Public Security Bureau first?"

"You are the Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Commission and the Chief of the County Public Security Bureau. Even Police Chief Zheng cannot easily remove you from your post..."

"With you presiding over the bureau, the brothers below can rest easy."

"Otherwise, given the nature of that group, I'm afraid that once they're dragged in, it won't be long before they sell us out."

Secretary Hu Qiu pondered for a moment, then said, "The City Public Security Bureau's target definitely isn't just us. Secretary Chen Tianci's people must be on the list too."

"I believe Secretary Chen Tianci and County Magistrate Lan Tianxing won't just stand by and watch."

"You're right. The most urgent task is indeed for me to return to the County Public Security Bureau to take charge."

As he spoke, he glanced at the female student and said, "You know what should and shouldn't be said. I believe you are a smart person."

Sun Laosan immediately threatened the female student, "You know the consequences of running your mouth! Your family still owes us usury!"

"If you don't want your parents to have their hands and feet broken, then keep your mouth shut!"

The female student nodded, not saying a word.

The two of them walked out. Before leaving, Secretary Hu Qiu took off his police uniform.

The Chief of the County Public Security Bureau is definitely several heads shorter than the Chief of the City Public Security Bureau, but being the Secretary of the County Political and Legal Affairs Commission is much better.

Therefore, Secretary Hu Qiu didn't wear his police uniform; he went to the car and changed into his small suit.

After the two left, the female student walked to the window and lifted a corner of the curtain.

Downstairs, Secretary Hu Qiu's car was rushing out of the courtyard like a madman.

Seeing this, the female student lowered the curtain, then squatted down and picked up the police uniform that Secretary Hu Qiu had thrown on the floor.

She picked up her bag, pushed the door open, and left.

On the other side of the county, Secretary Wan Xiaohan was inspecting Changyuan County No. 1 Middle School.

Secretary Chen Tianci and County Magistrate Lan Tianxing accompanied him on the left and right, followed by the Director of the Education Bureau, the Principal of the No. 1 Middle School, and several vice-principals.

The group walked past the teaching building, the laboratory building, the cafeteria, and finally arrived at the edge of the playground.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan stood at the edge of the playground, watching the children having their physical education class.

"The playground is still a dirt track?"

The principal of the No. 1 Middle School hurriedly said, "Secretary Wan, the county's finances are tight, and there has never been funding for renovations..."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan glanced at him and said coldly, "Finances are tight, yet the office building is decorated quite beautifully."

Secretary Chen Tianci's expression changed slightly. He didn't know if Secretary Wan Xiaohan was referring to the County Party Committee office building or the office building here.

"Secretary Wan's criticism is correct. We will definitely prioritize ensuring investment in education."

Secretary Wan Xiaohan didn't speak again and continued walking forward.

At this moment, County Magistrate Lan Tianxing's phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the screen, and his expression changed immediately. Secretary Hu Qiu!

County Magistrate Lan Tianxing instinctively wanted to hang up, but those two characters were jumping on the screen like a death warrant.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan turned around and said indifferently, "County Magistrate Lan, if you have a call, just answer it. No need to accompany me."

County Magistrate Lan Tianxing's smile stiffened for a moment, and he said, "Secretary Wan, it's nothing important..."

"Answer it." Secretary Wan Xiaohan's tone was very calm, but County Magistrate Lan Tianxing could hear the weight behind it.

In the end, County Magistrate Lan Tianxing bit the bullet and pressed the answer button. "Hello..."

On the other end of the line, Secretary Hu Qiu's voice was practically screaming.

"County Magistrate Lan! The City Public Security Bureau has taken over the County Public Security Bureau! Zhou Dayong and Wu Jianshe have been suspended! County Magistrate Lan, what do we do?"

County Magistrate Lan Tianxing held the phone, feeling Secretary Wan Xiaohan's gaze landing on him.

A layer of fine cold sweat seeped from his back. Are you kidding me, buddy? Are you trying to make me look like a traitor?

Daring to self-destruct like this in front of the Municipal Party Committee Secretary? Even a suicide bomber wouldn't dare to play like this!

"Comrade Hu Qiu, the City Public Security Bureau's action was approved by the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. You must cooperate fully with the County Public Security Bureau."

There was silence on the other end of the line for two seconds. Secretary Hu Qiu clearly didn't understand why County Magistrate Lan Tianxing was saying this, while Secretary Chen Tianci, standing to the side, could barely suppress a smile.

"County Magistrate Lan, but..." "No buts!"

County Magistrate Lan Tianxing's voice suddenly became stern, "Go to the Public Security Bureau right now, hand over all the clues you have to the City Public Security Bureau, and cooperate fully! This is an instruction from the County Government!"

Subsequently, County Magistrate Lan Tianxing said circuitously, "Secretary Wan is right here!"

"He just requested that all cadres in Changyuan County must resolutely implement and understand the decision-making and deployment of the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government to ensure the safety of people's lives and property."

"I am officially conveying this spirit to you."

On the other end of the line, Secretary Hu Qiu's voice softened completely. "Yes... yes, County Magistrate Lan, I'll go right now."

County Magistrate Lan Tianxing hung up the phone, put it back in his pocket, and turned around.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan had already continued walking forward. He followed behind, discovering that his legs were a bit weak.

Secretary Chen Tianci glanced at him without asking anything, looking very much like he was willing to sacrifice his comrade to save himself.

The two continued to accompany Secretary Wan Xiaohan on the inspection, walking past the playground, the teaching building, and the row of newly painted bulletin boards.

Secretary Wan Xiaohan never mentioned the phone call again, but County Magistrate Lan Tianxing knew that the leader was keeping it in mind.

In the evening, the working group of the City Public Security Bureau held the first case briefing at the Changyuan County Public Security Bureau.

Police Chief Zheng Xilin sat in the main seat, with Deputy Captain Liu Jianguo, Deputy Captain Wang Tiejun, and several key members of the City Public Security Bureau beside him.

Secretary Hu Qiu sat in the corner, head lowered, not saying a word.

Deputy Captain Liu Jianguo was reporting, "... This afternoon, the Criminal Investigation Brigade, based on leads, successfully arrested seventy-four suspects involved in organized crime and evil forces, destroyed four dens, and confiscated eighty-three controlled knives and over eight hundred thousand yuan in cash..."

Police Chief Zheng Xilin nodded and said, "Good work."

Seeing that Deputy Captain Liu Jianguo seemed to have more to say, Police Chief Zheng Xilin asked with a smile, "Do you have any other issues to add?"

Deputy Captain Liu Jianguo stood up and said, "Police Chief Zheng, those arrested are just small fries,"

"The real protective umbrella is still out there."

He didn't look at Secretary Hu Qiu, but everyone in the room knew who he was talking about.

Police Chief Zheng Xilin was silent for a few seconds, then said, "The protective umbrellas will be collected one by one."

"Let's stop here for today and continue tomorrow."

Police Chief Zheng Xilin walked to the door and stopped again. "Comrade Hu Qiu."

Secretary Hu Qiu raised his head, but Police Chief Zheng Xilin did not turn back.

"Someone might call that phone of yours." "When you answer, remember to put it on speaker."

Subsequently, Police Chief Zheng Xilin pushed the door open and left.

The room was quiet for a long time, and Deputy Captain Liu Jianguo and Deputy Captain Wang Tiejun also stood up and left.

The others left one after another, leaving Secretary Hu Qiu sitting there alone.

When a person is unlucky, even drinking cold water makes their teeth ache!

During the day, he was still holding a female student, singing and dancing, but in the blink of an eye, he was lectured like a grandson, full of sarcasm and irony!

What is going on? Has the city gone crazy? Not caring about balance at all?

Why are they specifically targeting him? The biggest organized crime boss in the county isn't being touched, so what's the meaning of targeting him?

Are they picking the softest target? No... how can all these unlucky things happen to him!