Right path to power

"What's going on? Why are you in our Xiguan Township? The boss didn't mention anything. Oh, right, didn't you meet with Zhu Xiaolong last night? Did he say anything?"

As soon as he entered the office, Qu Wu bombarded Xiao Yan with a series of questions.

"Commander Qu, this is what happened..."

Xiao Yan put on a helpless expression and told Qu Wu what had happened at Jinxing Restaurant the night before. After listening, Qu Wu immediately sneered.

"They're making a mountain out of a molehill. I'd like to see what tricks they can pull. Also, that Xu Jingnan is just showing off his seniority because he has some military medals. Doesn't he even realize who's in charge?"

Qu Wu was a trusted confidant promoted by Zhan Shixiong, and his style of doing things also followed Zhan Shixiong's path. He was also consistently arrogant and disdainful of others.

After thinking for a while, he took out his phone and called his boss, Zhan Shixiong. He exaggerated the incident and angrily said that the police station already had a lot of work pressure, and now they had to cooperate with some special inspection. It was simply preventing people from working properly!

At this moment, Zhan Shixiong was also on his way to the county government. After listening to Qu Wu's report, he indeed sneered, then said with a smile, "You just need to keep a good eye on the Xiguan Township Police Station. Do what you're supposed to do. In short, let me tell you, the police force won't change!"

"Yes, boss!"

After hanging up the phone, Qu Wu smiled and said to Xiao Yan, "Don't worry too much, the Earth is still rotating on its original trajectory."

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

Meanwhile, Zhan Shixiong muttered to himself in the car: It seems that the guy surnamed Gong really has something up his sleeve. Let's wait and see!

Soon, the car drove into the county government compound. Zhan Shixiong first went to Hong Feng's office and chatted for a while before slowly walking into the county magistrate's office.

"Secretary Lin, is the county magistrate here?"

Seeing that the secretary's office door was open, Zhan Shixiong walked straight in without knocking, and his voice was rather loud.

Lin Xiao looked up and said calmly, "The county magistrate is busy, Director Zhan, please wait a moment."

Lin Xiao remained seated in her office chair, and after finishing her speech, she began to organize the documents in her hands again, showing no intention of making Zhan Shixiong a cup of tea.

Zhan Shixiong also raised his head and gave a slight snort. He sat down on the sofa next to him, crossed his legs, and picked up a newspaper to read with great interest.

Ten minutes passed in a flash, and Zhan Shixiong was getting a little impatient. He deliberately made a rustling sound as he turned the newspaper.

However, Lin Xiao, sitting at her desk, paid no attention, focusing instead on slowly looking at the documents, taking notes, and occasionally picking up her teacup to take a sip.

Another ten minutes or so passed before Zhan Shixiong finally lost his temper. His face hardened, and he said sternly, "Xiao Lin, hasn't the county magistrate finished his work yet?"

Lin Xiao said calmly, "Director Zhan, please be patient. I'll go in and take a look."

He then slowly got up, tidied up the documents, and went into the inner room. He first poured some tea into Gong Lei's teacup, then whispered something to Gong Lei, before coming out and saying to Zhan Shixiong, "Director Zhan, County Chief Gong is still busy. You will need to wait a little longer."

"But I..."

Zhan Shixiong stood up from the sofa in anger, gritting his teeth, wanting to lash out. But he remembered Hong Feng's instructions—no matter what, he had to remain calm and not reveal his weaknesses to others. Besides, the county magistrate had told him to wait; even if he was powerful, he wouldn't dare disobey!

About ten minutes later, it was lunchtime. Zhan Shixiong leaned back on the sofa with his eyes closed, while Lin Xiao went into the inner room, wandered around for a moment, and came out to say, "Director Zhan, the county magistrate is still busy. He wants you to come back at nine o'clock tomorrow."

Zhan Shixiong suddenly stood up, his face full of anger, and said to Lin Xiao, "Fine, I'll come again tomorrow."

After leaving the secretary's office, he turned around and went into Hong Feng's office.

"Luckily I warned you, otherwise, knowing your personality, you probably would have caused something serious. Am I right? He was deliberately picking a fight, trying to provoke you." Hong Feng remained calm.

"Hmph, such petty tricks? I'm actually looking forward to seeing what he can come up with." Zhan Shixiong also calmed down a bit, still looking disdainful.

That evening, the county government's inspection office also broadcast a notice on television announcing a special inspection of the county's public security system, soliciting clues from the public.

The relevant reporting hotline, acceptance time, email address, mailing address, and visiting address have all been published in detail.

Upon hearing this news, Zhan Shixiong, who was lying in a rocking chair, almost fell off the chair while turning over, and then frowned deeply.

Early the next morning.

Lin Xiao had just sat down in the secretary's office when Zhan Shixiong came up to him and said softly, "Director Lin, I'm here to report to County Chief Gong. Could you please go in and inform him?"

Lin Xiao looked up, hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded slightly and said, "You're here early, Director Zhan!"

"Of course."

A flash of anger crossed Zhan Shixiong's eyes, but he quickly spoke calmly.

In fact, no matter what kind of special inspection work it is, as long as the scope is limited to internal matters, it can be resolved internally. However, once clues are solicited from the public, it has the implication of taking real action and doing so ruthlessly.

Zhan Shixiong, relying on a relative who was a member of the municipal party committee, often acted arrogantly. However, Gong Lei, the newly appointed county head, seemed to be heading towards a complete breakdown in relations, which made Zhan Shixiong somewhat uneasy, since his own background was not without any flaws.

As the saying goes, a local official is more powerful than a distant one. When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. At least you have to do the outward appearances. So even when faced with Lin Xiao's cold treatment, he still suppressed his anger.

As a result, another hour passed. During this time, Lin Xiao went into the inner room two or three times, but she did not seem to want to invite him in.

Zhan Shixiong waited with a livid face, deliberately humming loudly a few times, but Lin Xiao never looked in his direction. He was so angry that he was panting heavily, but there was nothing he could do.

Nearly half an hour later, Lin Xiao finally went back into the inner room. After a moment, Lin Xiao came out and said, "Director Zhan, please go back now. The county magistrate doesn't have time to listen to your report today."

"Director Lin, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing is bad. Even killing someone shouldn't go too far..." Zhan Shixiong stood up angrily and shouted.

Lin Xiao sneered and interrupted him, questioning, "Director Zhan, what do you mean by shouting like this in the county magistrate's office?"

"I......"

Zhan Shixiong took a deep breath and suppressed his anger, saying, "Fine, since the county magistrate is unavailable, I'll come another day."

After saying that, he walked out of the office with a dark face. He didn't go to Hong Feng to complain anymore. Instead, he went downstairs, got into his car, and took out his phone to dial a number.

"Uncle Hou, there's something I need to report to you..."

Although their ages are far from the line between uncle and nephew, in terms of seniority, Zhan Shixiong should indeed address Hou Xiangdong, a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, as "uncle." In addition, in order to establish this relationship, Zhan Shixiong is willing to be more polite in his words, and with his frequent visits, this distant relative has long lost its awkwardness and is now comparable to a real uncle and nephew.

"I understand. Lately, even the wind direction in the city has been a bit off. Anyway, be careful."

The voice on the other end of the phone sounded somewhat tired, so Hou Xiangdong hung up immediately after speaking.

Meanwhile, Zhan Shixiong held his phone in a daze for a long time before finally letting out a sigh and putting it away, his face full of resentment and anger.

After thinking for a moment, he took out his phone and dialed again.