In officialdom: After she left, I rose rapidly through the ranks!

Chen Jingcheng looked at the money in the file folder, sighed, and said, "County Magistrate, according to others, this is a bribe I solicited."

Upon hearing this, Li Feitu's expression immediately turned ugly, and a complex look appeared in his eyes.

He naturally believed in Chen Jingcheng, but his concern for Chen Jingcheng far exceeded Chen Jingcheng's own expectations.

Therefore, at this moment, he did not hear clearly what Chen Jingcheng was saying, but only heard the words "bribes" being demanded, and these words made Li Feitu feel uncomfortable.

This is Chen Jingcheng.

This is not Chen Jingcheng from Linchuan County, but Chen Jingcheng whose true identity is from the Chen family of Yanjing. He is Chen Min'en's son and the grandson of Old Master Chen.

Did he solicit bribes?

Are you kidding me!

Of course, considering that Chen Jingcheng lived in Linchuan County, came from an average family, and had no girlfriend because of money, he could sense that Chen Jingcheng was indeed short of money. However, no matter how short of money he was, he shouldn't do such a stupid thing!

This is more than just affecting one's own future; it's clearly affecting one's entire future.

Taking a deep breath, Li Feitu looked at Chen Jingcheng and said in a deep voice, "Jingcheng, if you need money, just ask. Putting aside everything else, I can have someone transfer 100,000 or 200,000 to you anytime. Any more than that is no problem at all."

"But I don't want you to go down the wrong path, you understand?"

"I've seen this file folder; I'll forward it to the disciplinary committee for you!"

"Remember, you have a bright future ahead of you. Money is just an external thing. You will not lack money in the future. Don't lose everything for such a small gain."

Chen Jingcheng was deeply moved at that moment.

However, there is also a sense of helplessness.

The shrewd Li Feitu, the county magistrate, even when he was outwitting Secretary Zhao at the Standing Committee meeting, managed to turn the tide and win against Secretary Zhao when no one expected him to win.

Why didn't he hear what I just said?

He said that, according to others, this was a bribe he had solicited.

It's based on what others say, rather than on what you actually ask for.

Moreover, he had already taken out the money voluntarily, which clearly meant he wasn't trying to hide anything from Li Feitu; it was obvious he had something to report.

But what's going on with Li Feitu?

Is concern leading to confusion?

However, while Chen Jingcheng could understand Li Feitu's reliance on him, this concern was somewhat unbelievable to him.

This was no longer just simple concern for him; it was excessive, to the point that Chen Jingcheng began to wonder if he and Li Feitu were long-lost brothers.

Especially Li Feitu's gaze and the words he spoke—they were definitely not the kind of emotions one would expect from someone addressing a subordinate.

However, at this moment, Chen Jingcheng couldn't very well ask directly why he cared so much about him.

Helpless, Chen Jingcheng could only speak up quickly, fearing that Li Feitu would continue to misunderstand.

"No, no, County Magistrate, you've misunderstood."

"No matter how poor and destitute I, Chen Jingcheng, am, I will never betray my beliefs. Besides, you trust and rely on me so much, how could I let you down?"

"I know that my actions represent more than just myself; they also represent you and will affect you. So please rest assured, I will never do anything to disappoint you."

"Here's the story about the money."

Then, Chen Jingcheng told Li Feitu everything that had happened that day.

The conversation turned to Yangshulin Village, Yanggen, and how the village officials were absent from their posts, collectively defying regulations in the middle of the day, and drunk. It also mentioned how excessive they were, how they bribed and threatened others, and how Secretary Han from Xiaoshiqiao Town came and directly took photos, coerced and lured Chen Jingcheng into betraying him.

As he said these words, Li Feitu's eyes were practically spitting fire.

Those fists were clenched tightly, and the veins on his neck were bulging.

"Bang!"

Li Feitu slammed his fist heavily onto the sofa. It was only because the sofa was genuine leather that it made a dull thud; otherwise, if that punch had landed on the table, the sound would have been heard throughout half the hallway. Within minutes, everyone would know that Li Feitu had unleashed a furious rage after Chen Jingcheng entered his office.

"That's too much!"

"This is absolutely outrageous! Completely lawless! Utterly lawless!"

"This blatant framing, with the township party secretary and village head colluding together, is utterly despicable!"

"Do they have any party spirit left? Do they have any principles left? They don't even have the bottom line of being a human being."

"It is because of leaders like them that entrepreneurs are unwilling to invest here, and the people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with us."

"Damn it, absolutely damn it!"

Li Feitu was genuinely angry.

In fact, given what has happened, who wouldn't be angry?

Li Feitu was angry not because these people wanted to harm him, but because he never expected them to be so bold.

It's so big it's unimaginable; so big it's practically ruthless.

Seeing Li Feitu lose his temper, Chen Jingcheng didn't hesitate and took out his phone and placed it on the table.

"County magistrate, I felt something was wrong at the time, so they thought I had no evidence, but in fact, I had recorded the whole situation."

"This recording can prove my innocence, and it can also prove how lawless they are."

Then, Chen Jingcheng opened the recording, and Li Feitu listened to the entire recording.

After listening, Li Feitu did not immediately lose his temper this time, but said coldly, "It seems that, just as I guessed, this matter may have been their spur-of-the-moment decision. After all, you chose the place randomly. However, even if it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, there must have been someone behind the scenes giving instructions."

"The only thing we don't know is who this person is, and whether Secretary Zhao was involved at all."

At this point, Li Feitu fell silent, then suddenly looked up, a glint in his eyes, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Jing Cheng, since they've already gone to such extremes, then we have nothing more to say."

"I was thinking of waiting a little longer, but now it seems there's no need to wait any longer."

"Issue a report!"

"Send me a copy of the recording. I'll communicate with Secretary Li of the Discipline Inspection Commission tonight. This time, I want to see what tricks they can pull."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingcheng nodded and said, "Okay, County Chief, I understand."

"Then we'll issue today's report together after tonight's night inspection is over."

Li Feitu nodded, then checked the time and said, "Jingcheng, you've had a hard day and suffered some injustice. Otherwise, you could rest tonight. Let others investigate these matters."

Li Feitu was concerned about Chen Jingcheng. After all, Chen Jingcheng had only been working for a short time and was still a young man. He had already experienced such coercion and inducement, and even intimidation. Although Chen Jingcheng did not show any abnormal emotions, Li Feitu was still worried that Chen Jingcheng's mentality would be under pressure and affected.

That's why they wanted Chen Jingcheng to go back and rest.

Li Feitu meant well, but Chen Jingcheng showed no intention of going back to rest.

If he goes home to rest today, then who will investigate the hot pot restaurant?

Isn't it said that 80% of the people who dine and drink are public officials?

Didn't they say the secret sauce costs 500 yuan a serving?

Didn't I say I wanted to make myself look good?

Tonight, he wants to see who will get what's coming to whom.

We must investigate, and not only investigate, but we must investigate openly and transparently, in a high-profile manner, so that everyone knows about it!