Chapter 808 - 685: Transaction

Chapter 808: Chapter 685: Transaction

Zheng Geng found this matter increasingly suspicious:

"Who is it that has me by the throat? Wang Xinfa, or... the Chief Member? But if it’s the Chief Member, why won’t he let me continue speaking?

Isn’t the Chief Member stepping down soon, hasn’t he been increasingly disengaged these past two years?

Why would... was the Chief just helping Mr. Wang? But everyone in the Executive Government knows the Chief doesn’t really like Mr. Wang?"

Zheng Geng swallowed, his throat feeling increasingly dry and tight.

He once again looked at the heavy wooden door in front of him, carved with intricate patterns, and felt a chilling sensation.

The "scenery" behind this door is likely more dangerous, more unpredictable, by hundreds of times than he previously imagined.

He just... wanted to go in and see it clearly.

The meeting didn’t last long; it ended quickly.

According to the original agenda, there were still a few topics about the archiving of the Blank People and the allocation of Hidden Sect resources to discuss, but the Members of Parliament, having just finished a substantial "gossip," were already distracted.

The Chief Member, very "considerate," announced the adjournment ahead of time.

Member Zhang Deming was the first to stand and walk out of the meeting room.

At the door, Zheng Geng had finished reporting his work but hadn’t left, waiting quietly.

Zhang Deming was not the least surprised to see Zheng Geng still outside, almost as if he had anticipated it.

The smile on his face deepened, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out, and he spoke first, his voice gentle:

"Special Commissioner Zheng, haven’t you left yet? Are you waiting for someone?"

Zheng Geng forced a smile on his face, awkward and unsightly, as it was evident he wasn’t used to smiling; his zygomatic major, zygomatic minor, and orbicularis oris muscles were stiff:

"Yes, I wanted to ask you something, about the Special Commissioner."

The creases on Zhang Deming’s face grew deeper, a perceptive gleam flashed in his eyes, and he acted extremely courteous and enthusiastic:

"Special Commissioner Zheng, you’re too polite. If there’s anything you wish to ask, feel free, it’s all for official duty, to rescue the Special Commissioner as soon as possible.

This is the top priority. As long as this old man can help, I’ll do my utmost, sparing no words."

As he spoke, he gestured a friendly "please" motion to Zheng Geng, indicating they should walk and talk.

Zheng Geng quickly stepped aside, half a step back, and followed half a step behind Zhang Deming, as they walked along the corridor, heading into the distance.

The muted sounds of their conversation faintly drifted over, intermittently, and soon dissipated into the silence of the corridor.

Wang Xinfa exited the meeting room and this was the scene that met his eyes.

"I wondered where a small Mechanical Department officer got such audacity from, turns out it’s that old fox Zhang Deming giving him the backbone?!"

Wang Xinfa sneered inwardly, his eyes flashing with a thick murderous intent, and he let out a cold snort as he strode forward.

Hou Wendong, who had also been waiting in the corridor for some time, hurried forward to meet him...

About fifteen minutes later.

Inside a lavishly appointed and superbly soundproofed black sedan.

Wang Xinfa leaned back against the spacious and comfortable leather seat in the rear, patiently listening to Hou Wendong’s work report. His tightly furrowed brows finally eased a little, but the heaviness in his eyes remained undiminished.

After a moment of contemplation, he asked in a low voice:

"You say Li Shang went missing because he ran into [Mask], and then survived only by hiding in the underground sewer?

So, was his car hijacked by [Mask], which is why it appeared in Jade Garden?"

Hou Wendong nodded affirmatively:

"According to Li Shang, that’s the case."

Wang Xinfa frowned:

"Can you prove what he said is true?"

Hou Wendong’s competence was certainly exceptional. He had anticipated that the Member of Parliament would question the evidence, so before coming to report, he had already completed as much verification work as possible.

He nodded again and reported clearly:

"There are police body camera recordings that indeed captured [Mask], which basically aligns with Li Shang’s account. The constables who rescued him can also verify it.

Additionally, I had the technical department investigate the vehicle’s travel path, and there was no issue; there indeed was an unexplainable explosion near the chemical factory last night, and Li Shang’s vehicle record shows he was active in that vicinity during that time.

All these pieces can corroborate each other and make sense."

Wang Xinfa was very satisfied with Hou Wendong’s work but emphasized:

"It’s not enough for it just to make sense. Li Shang absolutely cannot have any problems right now, not a single issue, do you understand what I mean?"

After some thought, Hou Wendong said:

"I’ll let Li Shang know. Zheng Geng is onto him, and it was you, the Member, who vouched for him; otherwise, he might have already..."

Wang Xinfa sneered coldly:

"Of course, you have to tell him. He must clearly understand who is protecting him, and the kind of danger he is in.

Not only that, but you must also tell him to focus on the investigation and find a way to rescue the Special Commissioner."

Hou Wendong showed a suitably hesitant expression, asking tentatively in a low voice:

"Member, I will definitely convey your instructions.

However, forgive my bluntness, if... if in the end, we can’t rescue the Special Commissioner? After all, the hope might be very slim."

Wang Xinfa’s face turned somber, and after a few seconds of silence, he spoke again with a voice cold as ice:

"Then make sure to catch the ones who killed the Special Commissioner, not a single one can slip through.

Let him investigate from top to bottom, layer by layer; no matter who is ultimately found, to what level, even if it’s someone in the Executive Mansion, don’t be afraid.

Have no misgivings about anything! What I need is the truth, the ironclad evidence that can utterly nail the enemy! Understand?!"