Courtyard House: Drunk and barging into the Xu family's house, I woke up numb.

"Alright, you're already here, what are you still standing there for?"

"Tell me, what do you want from me?"

Xu Damao walked into the office and stood in front of Cao Xu. He took a deep breath and said...

"Section Chief Cao, I want to report this."

Cao Xu smiled.

"Report? 4.6"

"This isn't the first time you've reported someone to the security department. Tell me, who are you planning to report this time?"

"By the way, don't mention He Yuzhu or Qin Huairu. The factory has already settled their affairs."

After saying that, Cao Xu picked up his teacup and drank some water.

"Section Chief Cao, I want to report the Lou family!"

Pfft! Cao Xu spat out all the water he had just drunk, spraying it directly onto Xu Damao's face.

"Cough cough cough..."

Zhao Dong, who was standing nearby, quickly ran over and asked.

"Section Chief, are you alright?"

Cao Xu waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, and looked Xu Damao up and down, whose face he had sprayed with tea, to confirm again.

"Xu Damao, say it again, who are you going to report?"

Xu Damao raised his hand to wipe the tea off his face and said seriously.

"I want to report the Lou family, and I want to report Lou Xiao'e's father, Lou Wanshan!"

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Cao Xu had intended to get the Lou family out of the capital as soon as possible before the storm started, but he never expected Xu Damao to still jump out.

The reason he spared no effort to eliminate Li Huaide was not only because he had designs on Ding Qiunan, but more importantly, to remove potential threats.

Xu Damao had already been demoted to the workshop, ruining his political future. With Deputy Director Li's downfall, he had even less of a chance, so he wasn't in a hurry to deal with him.

He had long planned to deal with Xu Damao, intending to take care of him once he had settled things with Deputy Factory Director Li.

Unexpectedly, before he could even make a move, this guy had already rushed over to report the Lou family.

This was truly unexpected for him, but he quickly recovered.

Cao Xu took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, then sat back down in his office chair.

"Xu Damao, are you sure you want to report the Lou family?"

"Don't forget, you yourself were once the Lou family's son-in-law."

"You should know that when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. I advise you to think twice before you act."

Cao Xu's attitude surprised Xu Damao, who had already prepared himself to be beaten before he spoke.

You know, some time ago someone said bad things about Lou Xiao'e, and this guy went up and punched her without any mercy.

His father, Xu Fugui, was old and an elder, so he wasn't beaten, but now he's also pushing coal from the coal yard to the No. 18 furnace every day at the factory.

In his mind, if he came to report the Lou family, Cao Xu would probably beat him half to death, given his temper.

The reason he hesitated in front of the door was for this reason; when he finished speaking, he closed his eyes and made a gesture as if he were going to his death.

Now, Cao Xu not only didn't hit him or scold him, but was even lecturing him here, which made him very confused.

"Section Chief Cao, I've thought this through very clearly."

“The Lou family are big capitalists, and their house is full of filth. I’m here today to uphold justice and eliminate their relatives.”

"Therefore, please accept my report, Section Chief Cao, and detain Lou Wanshan for investigation!"

Cao Xu tapped his fingers on the table, looking at Xu Damao with amusement.

“Xu Damao, others may not know about my relationship with the Lou family, but you should know very well.”

"What do you mean by coming here to report the Lou family?"

"Aren't you afraid that I might get angry and beat you up without even asking what happened?"

Xu Damao said with his head held high and chest out.

“Of course I know about Section Chief Cao’s relationship with the Lou family, but I trust you won’t hit me. You’re a person who distinguishes between public and private matters.”

"Besides, Section Chief Cao just arrested Li Huaide, a major corrupt official, so he certainly won't show favoritism to protect the Lou family."

Cao Xu nodded.

“You’re right. Although I’m protective of my own, I can still tell right from wrong.”

After saying that, Cao Xu turned to Zhao Dong, who was standing to the side, wishing he could devour Xu Damao.

"Dongzi, go and invite Deputy Director Xia over. Also, check if Director Sun has left yet; if not, invite him over as well."

Upon hearing his section chief's words, Zhao Dong's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he immediately responded and went out.

Upon seeing this, Xu Damao stepped forward and asked.

"Section Chief Cao, Lou Wanshan is just an ordinary person now, why would we need to invite the director?"

"If you ask me, couldn't you just send out any small team to handle it?"

Cao Xu leaned back in his chair and said.

“Xu Damao, I know I am not one to show favoritism.”

"However, to avoid being reported for leaking information or other unnecessary trouble, I think it's better to have a leader take charge."

A short while later, Sun Guofu and Xia Jie entered Cao Xu's office.

Cao Xu had already brewed the tea and politely pointed to the chair next to him.

"Sorry to bother you, leaders. Here, have a cup of tea to soothe your throats."

Xia Jie picked up the teacup and drank without any hesitation.

"Cao Xu, you've got quite the airs."

"You're a section chief, it's a bit against the rules for you to have your secretary run to your office and call us over to find you."

Sun Guofu, who was standing to the side, knew that Xia Jie was trying to help Cao Xu out of a tight spot. He frowned as he looked at Xu Damao standing to the side.

"Cao Xu, tea is unnecessary."

"I can't be bothered with these superficial things. Just tell me, why did you call us here?"

"I have to hurry back now, my wife and kids are waiting for me at home for the holiday."

Cao Xu gave Sun Guofu a thumbs up.

"Director, putting everything else aside, just the fact that you're so eager to go home to spend the holiday with your wife and kids tells me you're a good husband and a good father."

Sun Guofu waved his hand and said.

"Alright, enough of this nonsense, let's get down to business."

Sun Guofu knew that although Cao Xu liked to act first and report later, he still understood the rules of conduct.

Now he had Zhao Dong call them over, and Xu Damao, who was there for exchange and learning at the branch factory, was also standing next to them. There must be a story behind this.

Cao Xu pulled up a chair and sat down near Xia Jie.

"Director, I'm afraid you won't be able to go home on time for the holiday today."

“We’re in the same boat. I have to stay at the factory and work my shift even though it’s my birthday.”

Cao Xu picked up the teacup beside him and glanced at Xu Damao.

"Xu Damao, I've invited the two directors in charge to come to you."

"Now, please report what you want to report to the two leaders again."

Xu Damao recounted his report against the Lou family, making numerous promises to Sun Guofu and Xia Jie along the way.

After hearing this, Xia Jie frowned slightly, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust as she looked at Xu Damao.

But Sun Guofu was cursing under his breath. He finally understood why Cao Xu had called them over.

Xu Damao's report against the Lou family is no small matter; Cao Xu is trying to drag others down with him.

But Cao Xu's plan was a legitimate and open scheme, so he couldn't criticize him. He held his breath and turned his anger towards Xu Damao.

"Xu Damao, do you have any evidence for what you're saying?"

"After all, Lou Wanshan was an original shareholder of the steel rolling mill and an early supporter of the public-private partnership."

"Without reliable evidence, it's probably not enough for the security department to detain him based solely on your personal report."

Seeing that Sun Guofu was playing games with him, Xu Damao immediately confronted him directly.

"Director Sun, Section Chief Cao raided Deputy Factory Director Li's home solely because the canteen director, Wang Jiaxing, reported him for embezzlement and bribery."