Gao Wu: I inherited the evil organization in the game

Chapter 588 The New Warden.
Of course, Li Hanyu was no pushover either, and Du Changle couldn't just rush to the hospital to talk about it; people would think he'd lost his mind.

He still needs to find a suitable opportunity to see Li Hanyu again.

Du Changle's mind raced, and his fingers swiped rapidly across the screen as he dialed another number.

Once the call connected, he gave the order in a deep voice:

"Send someone to secretly investigate Wang Cong and Feng Mu. Find out their true background. Be careful with your methods; these two are very dangerous!"

He wanted to emphasize a few more points, but another call came in; it was from Councilor Wang Xinfa.

Du Changle quickly hung up the phone and transferred the call to a member of parliament.

"Councilor, you—"

The voice on the other end of the phone was eerily calm.
"Something has gone wrong with the Second Prisoner's matter. You need to come here immediately."

…………

The third meeting room on the seventh floor of the Executive Government building.

The thick sound-absorbing carpet swallowed up all other noises, leaving only the low, regular hum of the central air conditioning system.

The long conference table is made from a single piece of dark walnut wood, so shiny it reflects the cool white light from the recessed ceiling lights, illuminating the various expressions on the faces of the people sitting around it.

Lou Duan sat upright in the third chair on the left, his eyes sinister.

The meeting was chaired by Liu Bo, who sat in the main seat, his gaze behind his silver-rimmed glasses calm and unwavering.

"Everyone is aware of the situation."

Liu Bo's voice was not loud. He looked around at the various high-ranking officials in the prison system.

"Qian Huan's situation is not optimistic, but the Second Prison cannot be without a leader for a day. Tianguang Investment has already submitted their recommended candidate."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, capturing every subtle change in expression, before slowly uttering a name—"Du Changle".

Due to the complex web of interests and unique "cooperation" model behind the Second Prison, the appointment of the prison warden requires the mutual approval of both parties, or rather, a power struggle.

However, the recent series of incidents surrounding the Second Prison have almost forced the prison system to concede defeat.

Therefore, today's meeting is more like going through the motions.

Everyone present knew perfectly well that no matter whether Tianguang Investment recommended Du Changle or some nobody, their resistance would be minimal.

"Du Chang Le?"

After a brief silence, a slightly hesitant voice rang out.

"He's neither part of our prison system nor an employee of Tianguang Investment. Isn't this a bit inappropriate in terms of procedure?"

He deliberately emphasized the word "procedure," which was the prison system's last stand and its last shred of dignity.

However, before Liu Bo could answer, the prison's high-ranking official sitting opposite him said quietly:

"Du Changle, I've heard of this person before. I think he's one of Councilor Wang's men?"

Liu Bo then spoke up and added:

"Yes, the list was handed over by Secretary Hou. I heard that Councilor Wang treats Qian Huan like his own son."

The atmosphere in the meeting room grew increasingly oppressive.

The person who had just raised the question froze, then leaned back in their chair.

He loosened his tie, his Adam's apple bobbed twice, but ultimately remained silent.

program?

What it is!
Liu Bo took it all in without any reaction.

He didn't want to get involved in the mess at the Second Prison from the bottom of his heart. Qian Huan's miserable state and the recent bloodshed at the Second Prison made him keenly sense the unsettling depth and danger involved.

Staying away from the vortex and protecting oneself is the best policy.

Since no one has any other opinions,

Liu Bo picked up a pen, preparing to sign and stamp the document.

"Then, let's appoint Comrade Du Changle as the supervisor of the Second Prison..."

"--Wait a moment!"

All eyes turned to the source of the sound; it was Lou Duan.

"cough……"

Lou Duan cleared his throat forcefully and interrupted in a deep voice:
"Everyone, I don't think Du Changle is suitable."

Liu Bo's hand holding the pen froze in mid-air. He turned his head slightly to look at Lou Duan, and for the first time, a clear look of astonishment appeared on his face.

The prison officials present all looked at him with expressions that said, "You've gone mad."

Rejecting Du Changle is tantamount to slapping Wang Xinfa in the face, and Wang Xinfa's popularity in the executive government has been rising in recent years, making him a hot candidate for the next chief legislator.

Lou Duan also felt that he was going crazy, but he was driven crazy by Li Hanyu.

He would never have wanted to directly offend Councilor Wang Xinfa if he had any other way out, but as soon as he closed his eyes, all he could hear was the sound of two white, wet lips.

He has no choice but to go crazy right now!
Lou Duan abruptly stood up, the chair legs scraping harshly on the carpet, and braced himself on the conference table with both hands:

"The recent series of heinous incidents at the Second Prison, with the sacrifice of many colleagues, proves that the situation at the Second Prison is extremely complex and dangerous."

"Under these circumstances, pushing someone with no prison work experience into the position is not only irresponsible to the tens of thousands of inmates in the Second Prison, but also irresponsible to all the prison guards in the Second Prison, and even more so, it shows a disregard for the life and safety of Du Changle himself!"

Lou Duan took a deep breath and said fiercely:

"Therefore, I oppose this appointment and hope that Station Chief Liu and his colleagues will reconsider."

The conference room fell into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.

Liu Bo slowly put down his pen, leaned forward slightly, crossed his hands on the table, and remained silent for a full three seconds.

"What do you suggest?"

Liu Bo finally spoke, his voice eerily calm.

Lou Duan met Liu Bo's gaze and, steeling himself, said in a harsh voice:
"I think the position of warden of the Second Prison should be given priority for promotion from within the Second Prison."

"Inside the Second Prison?"

Liu Bo's tone remained unchanged, and he turned his gaze to the others, seemingly seeking their opinions.

Someone nearby immediately chimed in, their tone suspicious:
"I remember that several of the original wardens of the Second Prison have all run into trouble, haven't they?"

A few restrained chuckles rang out in the conference room.

The people present exchanged knowing glances, and no one mentioned Wang Cong or Feng Mu.

In their eyes, these two names don't even deserve to be in the discussion.

It was a nominal prison that managed an empty death row ward, with not a single living person in it.

The other internal investigation department was merely a plaything for Qian Huan on a whim; now that Qian Huan has fallen, it will soon be easily wiped out by the succeeding warden. Lou Duan continued:
"If we can't promote someone from within the Second Prison, then we should transfer someone from another prison to take charge, such as... Ling Song, the warden of the Fifth Prison."

He has done an excellent job at the Fifth Prison over the years. I spoke with him privately, and he offered to be transferred to the Second Prison to take on this important responsibility.

In my personal opinion, Ling Song is the most suitable candidate right now!

Liu Bo's gaze swept over the others present again:
"What do you think?"

His voice remained flat and emotionless, revealing no particular inclination.

There was a brief silence.

The prison system's high-ranking officials exchanged quick glances, their silent messages flowing through the air.

They dared not directly confront Councilor Wang Xinfa, as that would be tantamount to political suicide.

But if someone is willing to stand at the front and draw fire, while they only need to cheer from behind, that's a different story.

After all, if there is even the slightest possibility that the "meat" of the Second Prison can be kept within the prison system, who would really be willing to hand over the meat in the pot to outsiders?
A high-ranking prison official said slowly and in a deep voice:

“Ling Song, you have indeed done a good job in the Fifth Prison these past few years. There haven’t been any major problems, and the prison’s output has been quite good.”

Another senior executive chimed in:
“Indeed, the reputation of the Five Guards has always been very good. Ling Song’s abilities are definitely not a problem. It doesn’t seem like a bad idea to transfer him there.”

Someone else added:

"What's rare is that Ling Song was willing to be transferred over there to clean up the mess at the Second Prison. This kind of courageous and responsible style is commendable."

The atmosphere in the conference room was subtly shifting.

Although no one openly voiced their support for Ling Song and opposition to Du Changle, the underlying bias in their words was obvious to even a fool.

Liu Bo's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and his fingertips unconsciously rubbed the metal clip of the pen.

His position dictates that he must prioritize the overall interests of the prison system, regardless of personal preferences, as it is his duty.

If his subordinates all cower in fear, he can remain silent and observe from the sidelines.

But if his subordinates are charging into battle or cheering him on, then he can no longer remain silent.

Whether he likes it or not, he has to stand up for the collective interest.

However, for Liu Bo personally, if he were to reject Du Changle and support Ling Song today, then the anger of Councilor Wang Xinfa, who made the final decision, would inevitably be directed at him.

This clearly contradicts Liu Bo's consistent approach of avoiding sticky situations.

Liu Bo gave Lou Duan a deep look and said meaningfully:

"In principle, I agree with your suggestion, but the attitude of Councilor Wang will be a problem."

Lou Duan sneered inwardly; this old fox was indeed going to pass the buck back to him.

Fortunately, he was prepared for this. He looked around at everyone and replied:

"To be honest, my recommendation of Ling Song today was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather inspired by Councilor Zhang Deming."

Councilor Zhang Deming is the most senior member of the Executive Council and has a great deal of influence. He is also a strong contender for the next Chief Councilor.

Liu Bo's pupils contracted slightly, and he thought to himself, "So that's how it is."

No wonder Lou Duan dared to stand up so boldly today; he had secretly contacted Councilor Zhang Deming in private.

The prisoners exchanged bewildered glances, then revealed a knowing look.

Bringing out Zhang Deming, this formidable figure, would indeed allow him to compete on the same stage as Wang Xinfa.

Most importantly, Liu Bo, as the decision-maker in the prison system, will find his situation to be "safe" and "detached" like never before!
He no longer needs to worry about being purged for offending Wang Xinfa. On the contrary, in order to win his support, the two bigwigs may even compete to curry favor with him and show goodwill!
The situation instantly turned around and became much better!
Having figured all this out, the lines on Liu Bo's face seemed to soften a little.

He lowered his eyelids slightly, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly twice on the table, then looked up and surveyed the crowd, his voice steady and powerful:
"Given the new developments and the need for further coordination and communication among all parties, the question remains: regarding the selection of the warden for the Second Prison..."

He paused, his gaze finally settling on Lou Duan's face.
"We'll discuss this later!"

These four words temporarily put Lou Duan's heart, which had been hanging in his throat, back into his stomach.

No one knows what he went through to get close to Councilor Zhang Deming. All we can say is that when you have a crazy woman following you around, your initiative is so strong that it scares even yourself.

"The position of warden of the Second Prison has been temporarily suspended. Now we'll have to rely on that crazy woman, Li Hanyu."

Lou Duan didn't know how long he could hold out, maybe a day, maybe a week?
It all depends on the game between the two legislators, or rather, the exchange of bargaining chips, and when both sides can be satisfied.

Lou himself had become a pawn in the hands of Councilor Zhang Deming, and the subsequent developments were no longer within his control.

After all, he could no longer control how Zhang Deming used him as a pawn.

It remains to be seen whether it will be used as a bargaining chip, a bargaining chip, or even a favor given to Wang Xinfa.

Lou Duan couldn't remember how he left the meeting room or how he got back to his office.

He slumped into the leather swivel chair, only to find that the back of his shirt was already soaked with cold sweat.

He knew he was walking a tightrope, and one wrong step would lead to utter ruin.

"In the end, it's because I'm too weak that I was blackmailed by Li Hanyu and had no choice in what I was doing. This feeling of not being able to control my own destiny is really terrible!"

Despite being coerced by Li Hanyu, Lou Duan had reached a point where he had no way out and could only hope that Li Hanyu's plan would succeed so that he could continue walking this tightrope.

"Perhaps, only by climbing to the position of a member of parliament can I control my own destiny."

Lou Duan took a deep breath to calm himself, his eyes flashing with unprecedented madness and ambition.

However, within the government compound, the high-ranking seats for councilors were already filled with old men, and no one was willing to move aside.

What should we do?

Lou Duan's previous career goal was to reach the position Liu Bo was in, but now he has new ambitions.

"Perhaps Li Hanyu is secretly betraying Councilor Wang Xinfa, and Wang Xinfa seems unaware. In that case, this crazy woman might be a good partner?"

Lou's mind raced. It was true that Li Hanyu had something on him, but conversely, did this also mean that he had something on Li Hanyu as well?

If Li Hanyu can die with him, then can't he also die with Li Hanyu?
Lou Duan didn't want to die, and neither did Li Hanyu. In other words, they could climb up together.

Li Hanyu did it for his son, while Lou Duan did it for himself.

Lou cleared his mind, then turned on his computer, bent down and reached deep into a drawer to retrieve a USB flash drive, which he then inserted into the port.

The screen flickered, and he skillfully logged into [Libra.net].

—[Libra.net] was the code name he gave to this murder website without his permission.

After all, he still didn't know the website's real name.

He had tentatively asked the administrator, but never received an answer.

Lou Duan didn't find it strange. He just thought that the murder website probably didn't have a name. After all, murderers should keep a low profile, and names are too conspicuous.

"Welcome back, esteemed Bronze Member."

A cold system notification appeared on the screen, followed by the familiar dialog box.

[The Joker] is always online.
(End of this chapter)