At the Pinnacle of Power: The Female Leader and Her Chief Advisor

If it were anyone else, hearing such words would probably make their blood pressure spike and they'd probably take action.

Lu Ming just chuckled and didn't care at all.

"Heh, you're quite tolerant."

Zhu Chaoyang scoffed and tossed the document in his hand to Lu Ming.

"These are Liang Fei's medical examination and test results. She's suing you for rape, and she'll win every time."

"Hand over what Song Chuhe left behind, and I'll make her drop the charges. Otherwise, the charge of rape against you will be confirmed!"

Zhu Chaoyang's undisguised threat clearly indicated that he felt he had Lu Ming completely under his control.

Just as Lu Ming was about to speak, Zhu Chaoyang's phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the incoming call, paused for a moment, and then quickly answered the phone.

"Secretary Qiao... I'm at the hospital... Hehehe, Qiao's phone is really amazing. That's right, I am indeed in Lu Ming's ward... What's the point of it being special? I just happened to see it and came to check on the way."

Upon hearing Zhu Chaoyang address Secretary Qiao, Lu Ming's lips curled into a smile.

It seems Mayor Yu has already taken action.

After Zhu Chaoyang finished his call, he saw Lu Ming smiling at him, and he couldn't help but feel a little angry.

"Lu Ming, did you hear what I just said?"

"If you don't want to go to jail, hand over the stuff obediently!"

Lu Ming said, "Mayor Song did leave some things behind."

Zhu Chaoyang's eyes lit up instantly, and he asked eagerly, "Where is it?"

"Don't worry, I keep my word. As long as you give me the documents, I'll immediately have Liang Fei drop the charges. It absolutely won't affect your continued service as Mayor Yu's secretary!"

"Lu Ming, you've finally become the mayor's secretary again, you'd better think carefully about your future."

"Song Chuhe is dead. Leaving his things with you is more of a curse than a blessing."

"If you give me the things, I'll consider it a favor I owe you. What do you think?"

Seeing that Lu Ming had given in, Zhu Chaoyang began to subtly seduce him.

Lu Ming sighed and said, "Giving you the things... isn't impossible, but you have to promise me one thing."

"No problem, tell me, do you want money or something else?"

Lu Ming grinned and said, "I'm not that precious. Just kneel down, kowtow to me, and call me 'Dad'!"

Zhu Chaoyang's smile froze instantly, his eyes turning fierce as he said, "Lu Ming, you really won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!"

Lu Ming said with a playful expression, "Seriously, Mayor Zhu? You can't even fulfill such a small request?"

"If you don't think it over carefully, you can have the stuff if you just kowtow and call me 'Dad'."

Zhu Chaoyang was so angry that he wanted to slap Lu Ming across the face.

He pointed at Lu Ming and said, "Fine, you've got guts!"

"Just you wait, there'll be a day when you'll be begging me on your knees!"

After saying that, Zhu Chaoyang turned and left.

As I reached the door, I suddenly heard Lu Ming's lazy voice behind me.

"Mayor Zhu, why would Secretary Qiao call you out of the blue?"

Zhu Chaoyang stopped and turned around, asking, "What do you mean?"

Lu Ming smiled as he got out of bed and walked to the window.

Looking down, several Audi A6s had just come to a stop in the parking lot, and Secretary Qiao and his disciplinary committee members got out of the cars!

With his back to Zhu Chaoyang, Lu Ming said, "You're bold enough, but you're not thorough enough in your work."

"It's one thing for you to mess around with Liang Fei, but you had to do it in my house! Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

"You don't really think I'm completely unprepared, do you?"

A sudden sense of foreboding rose in Zhu Chaoyang's heart, and he asked, "What do you mean?"

Lu Ming slowly turned around and smiled, "I installed surveillance cameras at home."

Zhu Chaoyang felt a sudden boom in his head, his body swayed violently, and his face turned deathly pale.

There are security cameras in the house?!

Does that mean that all of my conversation with Liang Fei was recorded?

"What...what does your installing surveillance cameras have to do with me? That's ridiculous!"

Zhu Chaoyang still tried to struggle.

Lu Ming said, "I handed the video over to Mayor Yu before Liang Fei called the police."

"What do you think Secretary Qiao called you for just now? To show concern for you?"

"Stop dreaming, he's here to arrest you!"

Zhu Chaoyang stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence.

As if strolling leisurely, Lu Ming said casually, "In three minutes, Secretary Qiao will come in with staff from the Discipline Inspection Commission to read out the decision on double regulation to you and implement double regulation measures."

"Afterwards, Secretary Qiao will tell Officer Mu that Liang Fei made a false police report, and that I was framed by the two of you."

"Then, Secretary Qiao will announce my acquittal!"

"And you, my Mayor Zhu, will be featured on the government website tonight because the evidence is conclusive."

"Vice Mayor Zhu Chaoyang has been placed under investigation for suspected serious violations of rules and regulations and has been transferred to the public security authorities for criminal prosecution!"

After saying that, Lu Ming raised his wrist to check the time and said, "It's time, Mayor Zhu, you should be on your way!"

As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps could be heard outside the ward.

The next second, the door opened.

Qiao Shoujing, a high-ranking official from the Discipline Inspection Commission, wearing a suit and a national emblem brooch on his chest, appeared in the ward with his entourage.

Mu Xueqi stood at the door, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Zhu Chaoyang's face was deathly pale, and his eyes were filled with fear.

"Joe..."

He had barely opened his mouth when Qiao Shoujing interrupted him: "Zhu Chaoyang, you've been placed under investigation. Come with me."

These words shattered Zhu Chaoyang's last glimmer of hope.

For a moment, he felt as if all his strength had been drained, and his legs felt like lead, making it impossible for him to move.

Seeing that he remained motionless, two members of the Discipline Inspection Commission stepped forward and dragged him away.

Qiao Shoujing glanced at Lu Ming and smiled, "Secretary Lu, the case has now been investigated and cleared up. We will transfer the relevant evidence to the police later, and you will be released without charge soon."

Lu Ming handed over the things left behind by Song Chuhe to Yu Wei, which meant that Yu Wei's position as mayor was now secure.

A seasoned veteran like Secretary Qiao would naturally not mind going along with it and doing him a favor.

"Thank you, Secretary Qiao."

"Secretary Lu, please get some rest!"

Qiao Shoujing exchanged a few polite words and then turned and left.

Mu Xueqi was still standing at the door, her face filled with shock.

Zhu Chaoyang has been placed under investigation!

Moreover, Secretary Qiao just said that Lu Ming will be released without charge soon?

Mu Xueqi felt that there was a strong possibility that the two events were related.

Just then, the phone rang.

Mu Xueqi took out her phone and saw that it was Director Ma calling. She quickly answered the call.

"Hello, Director Ma... Yes, I understand, I'll head back right away."

Over the phone, Ma Kai told Mu Xueqi that there was a new development in Lu Ming's case.

The disciplinary committee provided evidence proving that Liang Fei was falsely accusing Lu Ming.

Tell Mu Xueqi to come back quickly and complete the formalities for Lu Ming.

Mu Xueqi hung up the phone and stared blankly at Lu Ming.

Lu Ming deliberately said, "Although I'm handsome, you don't need to stare at me like that, do you?"

Mu Xueqi's lips twitched, and she asked, "What exactly is going on?"

He now believes what Lu Ming said before.

He was truly framed and falsely accused.

Mu Xueqi said, "You already knew you would be acquitted?"

"That's right."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xueqi sincerely said, "You're right. I had preconceived notions and misunderstood you. I apologize!"

Lu Ming was somewhat surprised that she admitted her mistake so readily.

He thought Mu Xueqi would renege on her promise because of her pride, but he was wrong.

I accept your apology.

"Can you tell me now what exactly happened?"

Lu Ming rubbed his stomach and said, "I'm a little hungry!"

Mu Xueqi knew this guy was doing it on purpose, and gritted her teeth, saying, "I'll treat you to dinner."

"Since you're so sincere, I'll reluctantly accept your invitation."

Seeing Lu Ming's smug expression, as if he had gotten a good deal but was still acting innocent, Mu Xueqi's pride swelled with anger, and she said, "Come back with me to complete the formalities."

Lu Ming lay down on the bed and said, "Go ahead."

"And you?"

"What am I supposed to do there? I'm a patient, I need to rest!"

"you……"

Mu Xueqi gritted her teeth in anger, and her proud figure swayed again.

That guy is awful!

"I'll go, I'll go."

Mu Xueqi turned and left angrily.

I had just come out of the hospital building when I saw Captain Li leading two police officers inside...