Anti-gang campaign: Female bureau chief

Zhou Wenxuan's heart skipped a beat; he certainly understood what Shen Wangshan meant.

Silencing someone in a detention center is too risky, so risky that just thinking about it makes his scalp tingle.

"Brother Shan, this is too risky. The detention center is definitely under tight surveillance now, and Jiang Ruolan isn't stupid; she'll definitely anticipate our actions. And what if things get exposed—"

"That's why it needs to be done cleanly," Shen Wangshan interrupted him.

"Don't use outsiders, use insiders. There are more people locked up in the detention center than just ours. Find someone who has a grudge against Zhao Biao and give him a 'chance'."

Zhou Wenxuan remained silent for a long time, then nodded slightly:

"I see."

"Furthermore," Shen Wangshan said, as if remembering something,

"Call Gu Changhe and move tonight's meeting to 2 PM."

Let's change the location. Don't do it at any other teahouse; come here. What I need to discuss with him must be kept secret from everyone.

At 2 p.m., an inconspicuous black Passat quietly drove into the underground parking lot of Fengmao Group.

The car had a regular civilian license plate, and the windows were tinted dark, making it impossible to see who was inside from the outside.

At the deepest part of the parking lot, Shen Wangshan's private elevator had already opened its doors, and Zhou Wenxuan was waiting at the elevator entrance.

The back door of the Passat opened, and a man in his fifties wearing a dark blue jacket stepped out.

His hair was neatly combed, his expression was calm yet dignified, and he walked with a steady, measured gait. Gu Changhe, Executive Vice Mayor of Yi'an City.

Zhou Wenxuan stepped forward and respectfully greeted him:

Mayor Gu.

Gu Changhe nodded slightly, said nothing, and walked directly into the elevator.

Zhou Wenxuan followed behind and pressed the button for the top floor. The elevator ascended silently, and the three of them stood in the small space without speaking, only the low hum of the elevator could be heard.

They had arrived at the top floor. Shen Wangshan personally stood at the elevator entrance to greet them, dressed in a well-tailored dark gray Zhongshan suit, with a perfectly appropriate smile on his face.

He extended his hand: "Mayor Gu, it is an honor to have you here."

Gu Changhe squeezed his hand, the force just right, the duration just right, every detail perfectly measured.

That's just how he is; he's like a precisely calibrated instrument that never makes a mistake in any detail.

Shen Wangshan led the people into his private reception room.

The reception room is not large, but it is decorated with great care. From the furniture to the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, everything exudes an understated luxury.

The only thing that seemed a bit out of place was a set of purple clay teaware on the coffee table—it wasn't a common item you could buy on the market; it was a unique piece that Shen Wangshan had acquired from a master potter at a high price.

"Mayor Gu is usually very busy with official duties. It is really a great honor for me, Shen, that he was able to take the time to sit down today."

Shen Wangshan personally poured tea for Gu Changhe with practiced skill, clearly indicating that he had received special training.

Gu Changhe picked up the teacup, smelled it, took a sip, and nodded slightly.

"Good tea. Da Hong Pao, from the mother tree?"

"Mayor Gu has excellent taste. It is indeed from the mother tree. A friend brought it back from Wuyi Mountain. It only weighs two ounces in total."

Shen Wangshan smiled and poured himself a glass as well.

"However, we didn't invite you here today for tea. Let's get straight to the point."

Gu Changhe put down his teacup, leaned back in his chair, crossed his hands in front of his abdomen, and waited for Shen Wangshan to speak.

"Mayor Gu should have already heard about the new Director Jiang. This Director Jiang has been here for less than a week, and first he arrested my people, then he investigated the traffic police team, and I heard he even summoned Qian Deming."

If this trend continues, it won't be long before the fire spreads to all of you here.

As Shen Wangshan spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Gu Changhe's face, observing his every micro-expression.

"I'd like to ask Mayor Gu today, what's your opinion on this matter?"

Gu Changhe picked up his teacup, took another sip, and said slowly:

"Director Jiang was sent down by the provincial department. Her task was very clear: to investigate Yi An's problem."

As the municipal government leader in charge of this matter, my stance is very clear—I support the province's decision and cooperate with Director Jiang's work.

As for what problems are found, then we'll investigate those problems; we should be objective and truthful.

Shen Wangshan laughed, a soft laugh, but one full of meaning:

"Mayor Gu, it's just the two of us here, so let's skip the formalities. Let's be pragmatic—those four words have been put into practice in Yi'an, and none of you here can escape that responsibility."

Gu Changhe's expression remained unchanged, but the fingers holding the teacup tightened slightly.

He put down his teacup and looked calmly at Shen Wangshan:

"Chairman Shen, is this what you wanted to talk to me about today?"

"No." Shen Wangshan's smile faded, and he leaned forward slightly.

"I'm here today to discuss a deal with Mayor Gu."

"What kind of deal?"

"I helped Mayor Gu get Jiang Ruolan away, and Mayor Gu helped me stabilize the situation."

Gu Changhe remained silent, simply looking at Shen Wangshan, waiting for him to continue.

"Mayor Gu is a smart man, so I won't beat around the bush. I know how long the task period is for Jiang Ruolan this time—three months."

If she cannot produce any significant results within three months, the provincial department will lose face and will naturally transfer her back.

During these three months, Mayor Gu doesn't need to do anything; he only needs to "cooperate" with the procedures.

When Shen Wangshan said the word "cooperation," he deliberately slowed down his speech.

"For example, when she applies to access information from certain departments, she can just follow the normal procedures; when she talks to certain officials, she can just make normal arrangements."

Mayor Gu is aware of Yi'an's administrative inefficiency; it's normal for a process to take ten days to half a month to complete.

Gu Changhe picked up his teacup and slowly swirled the tea inside. He didn't respond immediately, but remained silent for a moment before saying:

"Chairman Shen, you don't need to ask me about these things. Yi An's administrative efficiency has always been like this; it's not like anyone is specifically targeting her."

"Of course, of course," Shen Wangshan nodded with a smile.

"Yi'an's administrative efficiency has always been like this. Of course, I didn't come to Mayor Gu to talk about that. I wanted to talk about something else—if Jiang Ruolan still hasn't left after three months, then Mayor Gu might need to step in."

"What do you mean?"

"The executive vice mayor is in charge of public security, justice, and petitions. These departments happen to be the most crucial support systems for Jiang Ruolan's investigation."

If Mayor Gu could offer her some timely "guidance"—for example, reminding her to pay attention to case-handling discipline, emphasizing the importance of procedural justice, or slightly raising the approval threshold when she applies for inter-departmental cooperation—I believe that even if Jiang Ruolan wanted to continue her investigation, she would find it extremely difficult to proceed.

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