30: Chapter 30 Reporter's Follow-up Photography

Meanwhile, two other police officers rudely burst into the bedroom, snapping photos for evidence. The two girls had just put on their lingerie, covering themselves and screaming repeatedly.

"You are suspected of prostitution and engaging in group promiscuity. Come with us!" The dark-faced police officer grabbed Secretary Zhang's arm aggressively.

Secretary Zhang dodged nimbly and rebuked, "What are you doing? A setup? You've used this trick in the wrong place, and it's too low-class, isn't it?"

"What? Caught red-handed, and you still want to quibble?" The dark-faced police officer suddenly pulled a pair of handcuffs from behind his back, intending to cuff him.

Secretary Zhang dodged and took a step back, quickly regaining his composure. His gaze was like a knife as he stared at the officer. "You don't ask any questions, and you want to cuff me right away? Have you got the guts of a bear or a leopard?!"

His imposing authority and refined temperament blended together, creating a suffocating official presence.

The dark-faced policeman was stunned. He thought to himself, 'Didn't the boss say there were no leaders at Green Field Resort tonight? Just go ahead and make the arrest. Is this guy just putting on an act?'

He toyed with the handcuffs, curled his lip in disdain, and asked, "What the hell are you pretending for? What's your name? What's your profession? How many times have you done this today?"

These grassroots police officers rarely watched TV news, so they naturally didn't recognize the newly appointed Secretary Zhang. Besides, Secretary Zhang hadn't appeared on local TV news yet.

In fact, within the public security department, there were photos and vehicles of municipal leaders, county leaders, and the heads of various bureaus and offices that they were required to recognize to avoid accidental injury during law enforcement. This was a prerequisite for police officers before starting duty.

There were no leaders above the division level tonight, so they could arrest anyone with their eyes closed, but this person felt very imposing.

Before Secretary Zhang could answer, a man and a woman squeezed into the room from outside. The man was carrying a video camera, and the woman was holding a microphone with a station logo.

Municipal TV station reporters!

The male cameraman was already recording, and the female reporter asked immediately, "Captain Hu, can we come in and film now?"

They had actually called reporters to follow the shoot!

The dark-faced police officer was named Hu Zhengren, and he was the captain of the Second Squadron of the Wanghai County Public Security Brigade.

Captain Hu nodded domineeringly, "Yes. However, this client is not cooperating, so give him more screen time. Let the people of the whole city see what a lecherous gentleman looks like!"

The female reporter looked toward Secretary Zhang. Her already large eyes widened further, and her mouth formed an "O" shape. "Secretary... Secretary Zhang? Are you Secretary Zhang?"

Since taking office, Secretary Zhang had attended several Municipal Party Committee meetings, and the reporter had participated in recording at the venue, so she had a very deep impression of him.

Captain Hu's expression froze, "Secretary Zhang? Which Secretary Zhang?"

The female reporter ignored Captain Hu. Being sensible, she immediately stopped her colleague from filming and said, looking slightly embarrassed, "Secretary Zhang, I am a reporter from the Municipal TV station's current affairs channel. My name is Reporter Ye Xiaoni. Tonight, the Wanghai County Public Security Bureau is conducting a 'sweeping yellow and striking illegal' autumn special campaign and invited the TV station to participate throughout. I didn't expect... is this a misunderstanding?"

Secretary Zhang smiled faintly, "Reporter Ye Xiaoni, what do you think?"

Reporter Ye Xiaoni was confused. Did he actually engage in prostitution or not? She instinctively craned her neck to look into the bedroom, just as the two police officers were bringing the two fallen women out.

Seeing that the situation was not right, Captain Hu stared intently at Secretary Zhang, feeling as though he had seen him somewhere before but still couldn't recognize him. He asked tentatively, "Who exactly are you?"

Reporter Ye Xiaoni was speechless at this confused police officer. She whispered in his ear, "Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary Zhang Huaijing. You don't even recognize him? You investigated him; how am I supposed to expose this?"

'Damn, I touched a tiger's backside!' Hu Zhengren was terrified and panicked. He didn't know what to do for a moment and stammered, "Are you really Secretary Zhang?"

"Who I am is not important. What is important is that you are the people's police. Have you achieved the basics of fair and just law enforcement, upholding justice, and protecting the interests of the masses?!" Secretary Zhang's barrage of questions left Hu Zhengren speechless.

"Cameraman, you may continue recording. Please witness how the police participate in a 'setup'!" Secretary Zhang pointed to the two fallen women and ordered in an unquestionable tone, "You two, come here."

He was so imposing that the male cameraman obediently raised the camera. The two fallen women were also clever people; seeing that even Captain Hu was respectful, they knew this Secretary Zhang was not someone to be trifled with, so they obediently walked in front of him.

Secretary Zhang's face was as cold as a knife as he stared at the two. "You know best whether I engaged in prostitution. Now, I will give you a chance to explain exactly how you came in and what you did after entering. Speak, go ahead!"

The two girls looked at each other, knowing they were unlucky tonight and had gotten into trouble, so they had no choice but to tell the truth: There was a young man in the county named Ah Shun who often organized prostitution activities. Around nine o'clock, he gave each of them two thousand yuan and a master key card to the room, instructing them to proactively serve the guest in this room well.

After swiping the card and entering, they found the guest was drunk and sleeping soundly. After calling out a few times without waking him, they took showers and then took off their clothes, wanting to help the guest complete the act of man and woman in his sleep.

As a result, before the guest's pants were even off, he woke up, scolded them, refused the service, and then the police arrived.

Secretary Zhang asked, "Did you know the police would come?"

"We didn't," Xiaoyun said in a low voice with her head down, and Xiaoyu nodded as well.

Secretary Zhang turned to look at Captain Hu, "Captain Hu, you went to survey the scene; you should have been able to draw a conclusion easily. Why did you decide I was engaging in prostitution as soon as you arrived, and then try to cuff me?"

Hu Zhengren stammered, "I... I was handling the case based on experience. After all, it was past one o'clock, and those two girls are repeat offenders."

Reporter Ye Xiaoni was already shocked, "Secretary Zhang, is someone trying to target you?"

Secretary Zhang smiled coldly, noncommittal, and ordered, "Captain Hu, have your men take the two girls away first; I have something to say to you."

Captain Hu was completely bewildered; how could he dare to disobey? He gave a look, and the two police officers took them out.

Reporter Ye Xiaoni gave a signal, the male cameraman turned off the camera, and closed the door.

Secretary Zhang nodded at them with satisfaction and said, "Do not let outsiders know about internal affairs. The two fallen women were just here to do business; administrative punishment will be sufficient. Other matters may not be related to them. Reporter Ye Xiaoni, who called you to follow the shoot?"

"Director Tu! He called us here. He's playing me for a fool! Damn it!" She was actually only twenty-three years old and had a feisty personality.

"Who is Director Tu?"

"Director Tu Jianping, the Wanghai County Public Security Bureau Chief."

Secretary Zhang asked with a sharp gaze, "Captain Hu, was tonight's operation arranged by your Director Tu?"

"It was an emergency deployment at eight o'clock in the evening. I was responsible for this area, but the room number was reported by someone anonymously."

Captain Hu realized the severity of the problem. At this moment, he was honest and dared not speak too much; more words meant more mistakes.

He was an old hand and understood that tonight's farce might involve a political struggle.

Secretary Zhang pondered for a moment and ordered, "Captain Hu, call Secretary Ji immediately and report the situation to him."