"Deputy Director, then we're counting on you!"

Bai Yongqing, as if grasping at a lifeline, grabbed Zhang Wenfeng's arm and said urgently, "As long as you can help me resolve this matter, I can assure you that my parents will remember this favor!"

He has been working at the Industry and Commerce Bureau for two and a half years.

If he perseveres for another six months, and his parents use their connections to pull some strings, he should be able to climb the ladder smoothly.

However, there is a prerequisite!

That is, he cannot leave any stain on his record before that.

Otherwise, no matter how extensive his parents' connections or how much power they wield, once a stain is left on their record, let alone a promotion in six months, whether they can even stay in their current position is another matter entirely.

Therefore, at this critical juncture, he absolutely cannot afford to have anything happen to him.

"Then tell me honestly, do you have a grudge against the owner of that Niangui roasted green pepper sauce specialty store?" Zhang Wenfeng asked.

"this……"

Bai Yongqing hesitated for a moment before awkwardly saying, "Actually, it's not like we have a grudge, but a friend of mine does, so he asked me to help him out."

"I see..."

Zhang Wenfeng pressed further, "Who is your friend? And why are you targeting that roasted green pepper sauce?"

"Deputy Director, you know the Liu family, the richest family in Nanming County, right?"

A proud smile appeared on Bai Yongqing's lips. "My friend is the daughter of the head of the Liu family!"

"You mean, Liu Yanran?"

Zhang Wenfeng seemed to be quite familiar with the Liu family. "That female college student who went abroad to study?"

"Yes, that's her!"

Bai Yongqing nodded emphatically, "She planned to stay in China to develop her business, but the business she invested in was constantly overshadowed by the owner of Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce, which is why she came to me!"

"And then you'll use your power to cause trouble for her business rivals?" Zhang Wenfeng instantly understood.

"Uh... Deputy Director, I... I was just doing my job!" Bai Yongqing argued, his words sounding fierce but his heart was weak.

"It's just the two of us now, so you don't need to hide anything."

Zhang Wenfeng waved his hand. "Tell me the truth, and I can truly help you, understand?"

"Yes, Deputy Director!"

Bai Yongqing straightened his back and said truthfully, "I won't hide it from you anymore. I'm pursuing Liu Yanran, and she's agreed that she'll go on a date with me as long as I help her with a few things."

"Is this why you're targeting that Niangui roasted green pepper sauce?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, I understand!"

Zhang Wenfeng pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "If that's all there is to it, it's not a big problem!"

"So, Deputy Director, do you have any solutions?" Bai Yongqing asked eagerly.

"Inspecting shops and stores is within the scope of our Industry and Commerce Bureau's responsibilities. Even if the punishment is a bit heavy, it's not a matter of principle."

Zhang Wenfeng said with a half-smile, "If we really want to investigate, you can just admit your mistake."

He paused, then added, "I'll put in a good word for you then, and this matter can be resolved peacefully, or even completely forgotten."

"Thank you in advance, Deputy Director!"

Bai Yongqing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After making some preparations, he immediately went to the county discipline inspection commission building.

He was accompanied by three colleagues who had gone with him to check the store yesterday.

Fearing something might go wrong, Bai Yongqing carefully explained the precautions to his three colleagues along the way.

Liu Zhiyun, who was particularly emotionally unstable, was the person Bai Yongqing cared for the most.

After his patient persuasion, Liu Zhiyun, who was filled with fear, finally calmed down a bit.

When they arrived at the county discipline inspection commission office and faced Zhu Xingwang's interrogation, the four men gave almost identical testimonies.

Most importantly, they were all very sincere in admitting their mistakes.

They admitted that the punishment for Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Specialty Store was indeed too severe.

The reason was that Wang Qian, the owner of Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce, was too arrogant and didn't take them seriously, which made them agitated and led to the excessive punishment.

They have now realized their mistake, can withdraw the penalty against Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Specialty Store, and apologize to the owner, Wang Qian.

However, this only applies to cases where the punishment is too severe.

Bai Yongqing naturally didn't mention a word about private grudges or his intricate connections with the Liu family.

No matter how Zhu Xingwang tried to subtly probe, Bai Yongqing and the other three refused to budge.

Without evidence, Zhu Xingwang could only issue warnings to the four individuals and demand that they withdraw their punishment of Niangui Grilled Green Pepper Sauce Specialty Store and apologize to the owner, Wang Qian.

"Hehe, now you know what I'm capable of, right?"

As Bai Yongqing left the county discipline inspection commission building, he said smugly, "Even if Wang Qian wants to sue us, as long as I have someone backing me up, I'll be fine."

"You're really something, Brother Qing!"

A colleague flattered him, saying, "From now on, I'll follow you, Brother Qing. Just don't forget your brother if you get any benefits!"

"Me too!"

Another colleague added, "That kid Wang Qian actually dared to bite back! We'll see how he gets what's coming to him!"

"Well said!"

Bai Yongqing nodded in deep agreement, “Dare to go against us? He’s asking for death. He’d better not leave any evidence against him, otherwise if I catch him, I can make him suffer.”

“But we need to go to Beifeng Street to apologize to Wang Qian and withdraw yesterday’s punishment,” Liu Zhiyun said.

"It's just a formality!"

Bai Yongqing snorted coldly: "Even if we really apologize, Wang Qian should know that we are not sincere. If he is smart enough, he should treat us well, apologize to us, and try his best to build a good relationship with us."

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