Snap!
Zhang Tianlai slammed his hand on the table.
"Old Zhao, today we're dealing with your son's matter, so please show me the proper attitude!"
Zhang Tianlai knew he was in the wrong, so he could only use the authority of the top leader to intimidate them.
But Zhao Guangcai was not one to be trifled with. He sneered, "We are a collective team, not a one-man show. If we're going to investigate, then we should all investigate properly and not show favoritism!"
"you!"
Before Zhang Tianlai could say anything more, Wang Renfeng suddenly spoke up.
He said calmly, "Mayor Zhang, what Leader Zhao said is right. Since we're going to investigate, let's investigate properly. Our police station still has a lot of criminal records against Zhang Wanlin. If we're talking about the harm caused, I think Zhang Wanlin is more serious. Over the years, the Zhang family's tyranny has caused the people to suffer. For the sake of the people's property safety and social stability, I think we should investigate the Zhang family first!"
silence!
No one else dared to speak.
No one expected that Wang Renfeng would dare to stand up and challenge Zhang Tianlai at this time.
In everyone's impression, Wang Renfeng was usually someone who could get along with everyone and didn't easily choose sides. But at this moment, it was clear that he was on Zhao Guangcai's side.
Zhang Tianlai cursed inwardly. He remembered that he was the one who promoted Wang Renfeng in the first place. Wang Renfeng never proved useful in crucial moments, and now he was openly siding with Zhao Guangcai.
What an ingrate! Looks like I should have taken you down with me!
Zhang Tianlai cursed inwardly.
He said coldly, "Wang Renfeng, what are you doing? Are you trying to form cliques and start factional struggles?"
Wang Renfeng said calmly, "Mayor Zhang has misunderstood. I was merely stating the facts in my capacity as a police officer. As a police officer, I desire stability and peace for the people more than anyone else! Anyone who opposes the people is my enemy! Just now, Zhang Wanlin committed a kidnapping, which had an extremely negative impact! Although he died unexpectedly, the Zhang Wanlin Group was not destroyed! Now that Zhang Wanlin is in trouble, some of the Zhang Group's lawbreakers are unrestrained and will only become more rampant! These are all destabilizing factors in Harbin, so I believe the primary task is to thoroughly investigate the Zhang Wanlin Group!"
Wang Renfeng spoke with righteous indignation, but in truth, he had no ulterior motives; these were his heartfelt words. Zhang Wanlin's life might not necessarily be a good thing, but his death would certainly bring trouble. If it weren't for the relationship between the Zhang Group and Zhang Tianlai, he would have already taken action.
However, he knew that the Zhang family was Zhang Tianlai's kinship, and if anything was found out, Zhang Tianlai would also be implicated!
What should he do? He was in a dilemma!
But for the sake of the people, no matter how difficult it is, we have to do it!
So now, he seized the opportunity to bring the matter to the forefront. "You, Mayor Zhang, want to investigate violations of discipline and regulations? Fine, but if you don't even investigate the Zhang Group, which has the most serious problems, what's the point of this thorough investigation?"
Everyone nodded in agreement, though no one explicitly stated their opinion; they clearly agreed with what Wang Renfeng said.
At this moment, Xu Dong stepped forward and said, "Director Wang, you're wronging Mayor Zhang. Mayor Zhang's meeting today isn't targeting anyone in particular. Whether it's Zhao Jianguo or Zhang Wanlin, anyone who harms the interests of the country and the people must be investigated and arrested! Before this meeting, Mayor Zhang had already sent comrades from the Discipline Inspection Commission to Zhang's Group and Zhao Jianguo's company!"
After Xu Dong finished speaking, he exchanged a glance with Zhang Tianlai, their eyes both containing a hint of a smile.
The two had already met beforehand, and naturally had anticipated and prepared for some of the situations that arose during the meeting.
With Zhang Wanlin dead, some problems naturally couldn't be concealed. It's better to investigate myself than wait for someone else to do it. The disciplinary department sent out this time were all Zhang Tianlai's own people; they weren't afraid of finding anything.
Wang Renfeng looked coldly at Xu Dong.
“Deputy Director Xu, you should know how serious Zhang’s problem is. If it’s not dealt with seriously, it will cause great harm to the people! If those criminals aren’t dealt with, there will be huge chaos!”
This Xu Dong usually doesn't do any personnel work in the department, he just knows how to form cliques and oppose him. He just didn't expect that on such a matter of principle, the other party would actually go against him.
Will Zhang Tianlai send someone to investigate thoroughly?
Most of those criminals were members of the Zhang clan. Would Zhang Tianlai target his own family?
Impossible!
If Zhang Wanlin truly had no selfish motives, how could he have been so arrogant until now? He deliberately indulged the Zhang family members!
In his case files, the Zhang family's various gentry members had committed acts of forced buying and selling and abducting women over the past ten years, enough to fill a Xinhua Dictionary!
Xu Dong frowned. "Director Wang, what do you mean by this? Are you the only one who cares about the people? Don't any of us care about the people?"
He snorted and said sarcastically, "Seeing how much you defend Leader Zhao, you must be getting something out of Zhao Jianguo, right?"
"Outrageous! What the hell are you spouting!" Wang Renfeng was so angry that he couldn't help but slam his fist on the table and curse.
"I think you're being presumptuous!" Zhang Tianlai glared at him and said, "Wang Renfeng, what are you getting so worked up about? Are you angry or guilty? Let me tell you! This whistleblower letter also involves some issues with the police system. I've also assigned the Discipline Inspection Department to investigate the police system! From now on, you and Deputy Mayor Zhao are temporarily relieved of your posts and suspended from exercising any power! We'll wait for the investigation results!"
"What?! Zhang Tianlai, you!"
Upon hearing that he had been dismissed from his post, Zhao Guangcai was so angry that he couldn't help but stand up. In his agitation, his blood pressure spiked, he felt a wave of dizziness, and he collapsed back down.
"Leader Zhao!"
Wang Renfeng was startled and quickly went over to support Zhao Guangcai, repeatedly pinching his tiger's mouth and pressing his philtrum.
"Mayor Zhang, Leader Zhao has just recovered from a serious illness and his body can't take it anymore. We should send him to the hospital as soon as possible!" someone suggested.
Zhang Tianlai remained unmoved and sneered, "Who knows if he's faking it? I've already said that today's meeting is a closed meeting. No phone calls are allowed, and no one is allowed to leave until the investigation results are in!"
"Mayor Zhang, you, you're simply making a fool of yourself!" Wang Renfeng was so angry he couldn't help but curse.
He picked up Zhao Guangcai and was about to leave when a group of guards suddenly appeared and stopped them.
Wang Renfeng stood there, trembling uncontrollably. He was filled with immense anger, but anger was useless; after all, the other person was the top leader…
"Renfeng, put me down..."
At this moment, Zhao Guangcai slightly opened his eyes and said weakly.
"Leader Zhao..."
Wang Renfeng looked helpless and had no choice but to put Zhao Guangcai down.
Zhao Guangcai took a breath and calmed down a bit. He then said to Zhang Tianlai, "Mayor Zhang, we've worked together for nearly ten years. We know each other quite well. I think we can have an open and honest talk about some things. What do you think?"
He knew that Zhang Tianlai had set this up for him.
The other party is the top leader, and I am the second-in-command. I can't fight city hall, and I'm probably going to lose this time.
However, he wanted to figure out just how far the other party wanted to go!
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