At noon, I lay down on the folding bed in the office and rested for a while. The good thing about the government building is that there is central air conditioning, which keeps it warm in winter and cool in summer.

When it was almost time to go to work in the afternoon, Li Lin went to the bathroom and washed his face with cold water to make himself more awake.

When I returned to the office, I received a call from Xu Wen.

Xu Wen's voice sounded a little dull on the phone.

Li Lin asked her what was wrong?

Xu Wen said unhappily, "It's nothing. I just missed you so much after lunch break. Li Lin, when you are done with your work, come to school and stay with me for two days."

"Well, I'll go to the provincial capital to accompany you this Saturday and Sunday." Faced with his girlfriend's request, Li Lin readily agreed.

Xu Wen then laughed twice, and kept telling Li Lin on the phone to eat well and rest well, and not to damage his body. She also reminded him, "Are there a lot of beauties in your county government? I warn you, if I find out that you are having an affair outside, I will be angry..."

Li Lin was a little surprised. Xu Wen had never worried about him in this regard. What happened today?

Why did you suddenly become so petty?

But on second thought, the more a woman loves, the more she worries that her partner doesn't love her.

Just as the two were chatting and laughing, a strange phone call came in.

Li Lin frowned and saw that the caller ID showed a local number from Pingyang City.

So he said to Xu Wen, "I have something to do. I'll contact you later."

Xu Wen nodded obediently and said that she also needed to go downstairs to pick up a package and would make a video call in the evening.

Answering an unknown phone call.

Li Lin did not speak immediately.

Until a familiar voice came from the phone, saying, "Xiao Lin, this is Qian Lingyun."

Li Lin's first reaction was surprise.

Since Qian Lingyun contacted me using an unfamiliar number, it meant that something big must have happened.

Did he activate the new number to avoid signal tracking or to avoid suspicion?

Li Lin thought about it and agreed, "Boss, what happened to you?"

Qian Lingyun's voice sounded a little desolate and helpless on the phone. He sighed and said, "Xiao Lin, the situation is urgent. Don't ask. Listen to me... Contact Minister Li Lan and General Manager Sun immediately. The Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection will probably take you away for investigation soon. Be prepared and think about what to say and what not to say... Xiao Lin, I have tried my best, but I will not give up. I will find another way to support you... You must hold on. Don't admit that it is not your problem even if you are beaten to death... Okay, remember to delete the call records..."

Taken away by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection?

Because of the Liu Zhong case?

Li Lin's head buzzed, but he quickly calmed down.

He thought, this should be Lu Chengze's back-up plan...

How to deal with it?

Hang up the phone.

He first deleted the call records between the two of them on his phone as Qian Lingyun had instructed.

Then I called Li Lan...but the phone rang several times but no one answered...

Li Lin's expression became serious. He began to worry whether Li Lan had also been framed by Lu Chengze.

"No! Sister Lan is already a ministerial-level leader in Yanjing. How could she be easily influenced by an official who has retired to the second line?"

Thinking of this, he felt relieved.

Put down your phone and look out the window calmly.

A plump magpie was holding a branch twice as big as its body, flapping its wings with difficulty to fly forward. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and forced its body, which was suspended in mid-air, to retreat. It almost fell from the sky... But it still did not let go of the branch, because it would reach its nest not far away...

"Come on, don't be scared off by the evil wind!"

Looking at this scene, Li Lin actually showed a relaxed smile, and couldn't help but cheer for the magpie in his heart.

Suddenly, there was a knock on his office door.

When he turned around, he saw two uniformed members of the Discipline Inspection Commission walking in with serious expressions.

The two showed Li Lin the investigation letter from the Commission for Discipline Inspection, and then said to him in a cold tone, "Li Lin, there are some things that require your cooperation in the investigation. Come with us."

At this time, Zhang Yupei heard the news from somewhere and rushed in regardless. He stopped in front of Li Lin and said to the comrades from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, "Comrades, have you made a mistake? Deputy County Magistrate Li works diligently, how could he..."

"Yupei!"

Li Lin interrupted Zhang Yupei.

Zhang Yupei slowly turned around and looked at Li Lin, tears in his eyes.

Li Lin smiled and nodded at him, comforting him, "It's okay, I'm just cooperating with the investigation."

"But..." Zhang Yupei hesitated to speak, for he was afraid that as soon as he opened his mouth, he would burst into tears.

Although Li Lin said it lightly, once taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission, few people can escape unscathed. Even if they return without any problems, their future career will be greatly affected.

He didn't understand and couldn't figure out why a good official like Li Lin, who was loyal to the Party and dedicated to his duties, had to suffer such unfair treatment!

"Just focus on your work and don't worry about me."

As they passed by Zhang Yupei, Li Lin whispered to comfort him.

At this time, many people on the third floor poked their heads out of the house and secretly looked towards Li Lin's office.

They were also curious and surprised. How could Deputy County Mayor Li, who had just taken office, be suddenly taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission for investigation?

After this trip...I guess it’s all over!

Some people sighed, some laughed, and some made sarcastic remarks.

This feels like when Li Lin was the deputy head of Weishui Township and was humiliated by Lu Yuming's brother-in-law, there were many such looks from the upstairs of the township government...

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