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A new official arrived at the ministry. As the saying goes, a new official always makes a big splash, and this fire spread from the domestic market to overseas markets.

The Discipline Inspection Commission set up a special team to conduct on-site investigations abroad, and Chen Rancheng accompanied them throughout the process.

When they met the person in charge, the two smiled at each other, hugged and patted each other on the shoulder, "Long time no see, it really has been a long time!"

Deng Yixiao was the head of the inspection team and a childhood friend of Chen Rancheng, a close friend who grew up in the same compound.

"Not a single word from you, so quiet." He patted Deng Yixiao's shoulder forcefully.

"It's the rule."

Chen Rancheng nodded to indicate that he understood, "I'll rip you off later." He knew it, but he was still going to rip you off.

The group boarded a private car.

Deng Yixiao's inspection tour was ostensibly a work inquiry, but in reality, it was a cleanup of problems and a sweeping up of long-standing issues.

But the surface work must be done properly.

After finishing his work, Chen Rancheng stayed inside.

Deng Yixiao loosened his tie. "How's it going? Your mom isn't urging you to go back?"

"I've been urging them; every time they call, they ask when I'm going to be transferred back."

"That's all it takes for your dad to make a phone call."

"No way, I didn't abuse my power, Team Leader Deng. Everyone has families to support, I can't be left alone."

Deng Yixiao laughed too. Yes, everyone has families to support, otherwise he wouldn't have volunteered.

"Is Dou Minlin also in France? I saw on his WeChat Moments that his son is already this big." He stretched out his hand to show the size.

"South France, that kid's shrewd, just like his dad."

As she spoke, she recalled the incident from last time and recounted it to Deng Yixiao.

Later, when he got back, he hugged Dou Le and asked him why he called him "Dad".

Dou Le's answer was that this way, the older sister would only like him.

There was a knock on the office door, and both of them composed themselves.

"Enter."

Chen Rancheng and Deng Yixiao exchanged a glance and went outside.

The sudden arrival of the inspection team immediately put the atmosphere in the department on edge, with everyone keeping a close watch and listening intently, eager to get the first piece of information.

In a room on the second floor of the office building, Wang Wukun brushed a few strands of hair from his head and stared at the calligraphy and paintings on the wall, lost in thought.

He then pressed the internal phone on the desk and said, "Come to my office."

Guo Wei was Wang Wukun's secretary and driver, and he accompanied Wang Wukun from China to abroad.

When Wang Wukun first arrived abroad, the ministry offered him a driver, but he refused, citing a shortage of personnel in the ministry, and instead had Guo Wei take on the role of driver.

Guo Wei has a simple social circle, is single, and has only an elderly mother at home. A few years ago, she suffered a sudden heart attack, but fortunately, she was rescued in time and her life was saved.

Wang Wukun found a well-known cardiovascular specialist for his mother in the city and paid for her hospital treatment.

"Was the place cleaned up properly last time?"

"It's clean, don't worry, they won't find a trace of it."

Wang Wukun's brows were still furrowed, and he felt a little panicked. "Behave yourself for a while." He pinched his brow and lay back in the leather chair.

Guo Wei nodded, then, as if remembering something, asked, "What did they say over there?"

"What do you mean? You're asking me?" Wang Wukun glared and cursed. People from above were coming to investigate, and a bunch of things were waiting for him. This matter was even more of a headache for him.

Guo Wei remained silent, pursed his lips, and left.

"Wait a minute!"

Just as he placed his hand on the handle, Wang Wukun called out to stop him, "Keep a close eye on Chen Rancheng, and that new team leader too."

Next to the balcony on the third floor was a lounge. Guo Wei stubbed out his cigarette, made himself a cup of coffee, and ignored the footsteps, continuing to work with his head down, watching the coffee machine.

Deng Yixiao took an egg tart from the table, sat down in a chair, and looked out the window.

When Guo Wei turned around and saw Deng Yixiao, his heart tightened. "Team Leader Deng, you're here to rest too." He handed Deng Yixiao a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Deng Yixiao waved his hand, "How long have you been here?"

Guo Wei wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead. "It's been four or five years."

The sound of the coffee machine grinding amplified imperceptibly, and just when Guo Wei thought Deng Yixiao had left, he spoke again, "You follow..."

Guo Wei inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "I am Wang Si's secretary."

Deng Yixiao nodded thoughtfully.

The coffee was ready, and Guo Wei picked it up and took a sip. Just then, his phone, which was on the counter, rang.

Both of them unconsciously looked towards their phones.

Guo Wei's pupils contracted sharply, while Deng Yixiao glanced at Guo Wei with an indifferent expression.

Guo Wei forced a smile, covered the phone, and went out, leaving behind only the fragrant coffee.

Guo Wei is fat, and he walks with his heels swaying. If you look closely, you can see the friction on the soles of his leather shoes, and the outer side of his soles is worn smooth.

Deng Yixiao recalled what Chen Rancheng had said to him in the office, and looked meaningfully at Guo Wei's departing figure.