Gao Zhenghao hung up the phone, threw off the covers and got out of bed, his movements swift and decisive.
The bedroom door opened, and Gao Datong, wearing pajamas and rubbing his eyes, came to greet him.
"Dad, it's so late..."
"Change your clothes and come with me."
Gao Zhenghao's tone left no room for argument.
"ah?"
"Just go when I tell you to!"
Gao Da was startled and quickly ran back to his room.
The Santana drove into the city government compound, where the office buildings were brightly lit, like a giant beast that had been awakened.
As soon as Gao Zhenghao got out of the car, several cadres surrounded him, all with solemn expressions.
Where is Secretary Zhou?
Gao Zhenghao dusted off the corner of his clothes.
"In the reception room, comfort Zhang Cheng."
Inside the reception room, the aroma of tea, meant to welcome guests, filled the air.
Zhang Cheng held the teacup, his hands still trembling slightly, his face pale, and he looked exceptionally thin sitting on the large sofa.
Opposite him was Zhou Huai'an, the municipal party secretary.
Zhou Huai'an was wearing a well-fitting Zhongshan suit, and the Party emblem on his chest reflected the light.
He didn't look at Zhang Cheng, but slowly stroked the pen in his hand, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable weight:
"Xiao Zhang, since you've come to Jiaxing to invest, you're a guest of Jiaxing."
"When guests came to our house, they were bullied by thugs. This is a disgrace to me, the head of the family."
Zhang Cheng quickly looked up, his eyes reddening:
"Secretary Zhou, please don't say that! I believe the vast majority of people in Jiaxing are good people."
But... there are always a few bad apples.
"One bad apple can ruin the whole bunch."
Zhou Huai'an put down his pen and issued a statement.
"despair"
With a soft sound,
"Don't worry, I'll clean this pot of soup myself."
As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the reception room was pushed open, and Gao Zhenghao strode in.
Zhou Huai'an stood up, looking directly at Gao Zhenghao with a half-smile:
"Old Gao, you've come at the perfect time."
I've heard that you arranged Zhang Cheng's accommodation.
Now that something has gone wrong, you have to take responsibility.
Gao Zhenghao's face was ashen, and he nodded heavily:
"Don't worry, Secretary Zhou."
Whether they started the fire or passed the torch from behind, I will not let them go.
His gaze swept over Zhang Cheng, who immediately wore an expression of shock and impending tears.
Gao Zhenghao sneered inwardly, "What a lad, it's a waste of his talent not to be an actor."
But at the same time, a surge of anger burned even brighter.
"Old Gao, why don't you talk to Xiao Zhang first?"
Zhou Huai'an patted Gao Zhenghao on the shoulder.
"I'm going to a meeting."
He turned to Zhang Cheng, his face regaining its amiable expression.
"If you have any grievances or requests, you can raise them with Mayor Gao."
"That's reasonable, and our municipal party committee agrees with it."
"Thank you, Secretary Zhou!"
After Secretary Zhou left, only the two of them remained in the reception room.
Gao Zhenghao pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Zhang Cheng, leaning forward slightly, like a mountain pressing down on him.
"Tell me about it."
Zhang Cheng understood immediately, his voice trembling slightly:
"Mayor Gao, this afternoon, Feng Sanyao and his gang from Jiaxing invited me to dinner, specifically requesting a pre-selected project for the industrial park."
I didn't dare agree, and said that everything would be done according to the city's bidding rules..."
"As soon as the dinner party ended, the water and electricity in my room were cut off."
I was scared, so I moved to another place to stay.
"Luckily I left, otherwise..."
Zhang Cheng looked terrified, as if he had recalled some horrific scene.
Gao Zhenghao's eyes were sharp as knives:
"So, the fire started after you left?"
"yes!"
Zhang Cheng nodded vigorously.
"I...I left something at the guesthouse, I'll go back to get it."
As soon as I got nearby, I saw several people throwing...molotov cocktails at the wall...
He seemed terrified, and his words were incoherent.
"My mind went completely blank; all I could think about was running to the city government..."
"I see."
Gao Zhenghao leaned back in his chair and squinted his eyes.
That little fox never tells the truth.
But who started the fire is no longer important.
Importantly, this fire gave the municipal party committee a long-awaited weapon.
"Okay, I understand."
Gao Zhenghao stood up.
"I'll give you an explanation within three days."
I'll send a few men to protect you.
It's called protection, but it's actually surveillance.
He now strongly suspects that this fire is the one right in front of him.
"victim"
I ordered it myself.
Meanwhile, in the municipal party committee meeting hall, smoke filled the air, and the atmosphere was oppressive and icy.
Zhou Huai'an sat in the main seat, his gaze sharp as lightning, slowly sweeping over everyone present.
"The municipal party committee guesthouse was set on fire."
Let's discuss, what are your thoughts?
Director Yan of the Public Security Bureau immediately stood up:
"Secretary Zhou, I pledge that I will bring the arsonist back within ten hours!"
"Bring them back?"
Zhou Huai'an sneered.
"Then what?"
A deputy mayor tentatively spoke up:
"A citywide fire safety inspection will be conducted first thing tomorrow morning..."
"Bang!"
Zhou Huai'an slammed his hand on the table, causing the entire conference room to tremble.
He stood up, pointed at the crowd, and spoke sternly:
"Fire inspection?"
Are you genuinely clueless, or are you just pretending to be confused?
In recent years, some businessmen have formed cliques, suppressed their counterparts from other places, engaged in monopolies, and resorted to shady practices!
Don't think I don't know!
For the sake of development, I turned a blind eye! But what about now?
They've dared to provoke the municipal party committee!
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