Chapter 1381 - 1380: Instinct

Chapter 1381: Chapter 1380: Instinct

The lady boss smiled and said, "No wonder, are you here for work or fun?"

"Work." Jiang Cheng picked up the spoon, took a sip of congee, and pretended to ask casually, "I wonder what the security situation is like here and whether it’s suitable for work."

The lady boss pouted, "Besides Yanbang, nowhere else has good security these days."

Jiang Cheng’s heart skipped, "So, the security here isn’t great? Then I really need to think it through. I came here to earn money, not to end up in trouble."

The lady boss hesitated for a moment, but felt Jiang Cheng seemed decent, and whispered in his ear, "Young man, if you just want to work and earn some petty cash, it’s fine. But if you’re thinking about doing business here, I advise you to leave quickly."

Jiang Cheng’s heart skipped again. He lowered his head, drinking congee, but still asked, "Why? Are the gangsters really that rampant here?"

The lady boss shook her head, but didn’t want to continue, "Alright, I have more things in the kitchen. Come by when you have time."

Jiang Cheng shouted, "Boss lady, haven’t settled the bill yet." The lady boss slapped her forehead, "Thirty-seven bucks."

Jiang Cheng paid the money, stood up, and said, "Big sister, your food tastes so good and it’s so cheap."

The lady boss said proudly, "This is an ancestral skill passed down through generations. No one in Gui Village doesn’t know about my little shop."

Jiang Cheng nodded with a smile, stood up, and walked outside. As he reached outside, Ning Jing asked, "It seems the lady boss has something she didn’t tell us."

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and said, "Looks like getting any information from regular folks isn’t going to work."

"What are we going to do next?" Mount Da asked.

Ning Jing said, "Why don’t we check out the entertainment venues here? In places with a mix of fish and dragons, we might get some useful information." Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and said, "That’s our only choice." With that, the five of them went to search for entertainment venues in Gui Village, probing for many days until someone caught Jiang Cheng’s attention.

From Yangtian Town, Xinyang Village, now the village director and party secretary, he is also both Gui Village and Shancheng Prefecture’s representative. These are nothing, but what’s noteworthy is that Huang Xin forms a blood brotherhood with the crime boss of Gui Village, and such a person involved in crime, how did he get elected as village person and became representative at both levels of Gui Village?

After many inquiries, Huang Xin is also a well-known local entrepreneur, with a catering and entertainment group under his name, the most famous being Emperor’s Palace. However, when they wanted to investigate further, no one was willing to talk more about Huang Xin or the Emperor’s Palace. Jiang Cheng didn’t continue investigating, fearing alerting the snake.

Ning Jing sat on the sofa and said: "Many people strangely dying or disappearing, I think it’s strongly connected to Huang Xin."

Jiang Cheng boredly fiddled with the objects in the room, "Tell me your thoughts."

Ning Jing organized his words and said, "The fact that someone involved in crime like Huang Xin can be a representative itself is problematic, and whenever we mention Huang Xin’s name, everyone stops talking and some even look frightened, shows how domineering he’s been."

"Can such an arrogant person not offend others? Surely there are many who want him dead."

Zhang Mengmeng said, "Are you suggesting those who mysteriously died and disappeared were Huang Xin’s enemies, killed by him?"

Ning Jing nodded, "Possibly."

Killing three successive Zai Wei secretaries, an entire village leader could be arranged to die accidentally, if there weren’t insiders, it’s impossible. Looks like Gui Village’s leadership is completely corrupt, and it’s very likely people in the prefecture are involved too."

Zhang Mengmeng said, "This is indeed a dangerous mission. Jiang Cheng curled his lips into a smile, "I’m reporting tomorrow; the rest of you go in a few days. Remember, once at the unit, don’t mention our relations, try to win their trust. Facing exclusion is inevitable, but we must overcome difficulties and build our own power, otherwise, we will fall into the same fate as people before us."

The four nodded, "Alright, let’s rest."

The next day Jiang Cheng arrived at Zai Wei Zhai Mansion, explained to the elderly in the reception room, and was only let through after the elder confirmed with a phone call above. Jiang Cheng was received by a Vice Minister Zheng from the Zhai organization department.

"I’ve heard half a month ago there was a young Zai Wei secretary to be appointed, didn’t expect you to be so young. On behalf of Gui Village, Zai Wei welcomes your arrival." Minister Zheng’s words were courteous, but lacked warmth. Jiang Cheng sensed this but still smiled and said, "We’ll have to rely on Minister Zheng for more cooperation in future."

Vice Minister Zheng glanced at Jiang Cheng’s luggage in his hand but showed no intention of inviting him over. "Accommodation has been arranged, someone will take you there later, I have things to attend to, so I’ll leave now."

Jiang Cheng wasn’t surprised by Vice Minister Zheng’s attitude. Although he was Zai Wei’s secretary and the highest leader in Zai, he was a newcomer without knowing anyone. More importantly, Jiang Cheng’s resume was made too ordinary from above, just a small director in a safety foreign affairs team, without any background. Their attitude is kind enough. Also, it’s clear why Jiang Cheng came, as Gui Village folks know well. Three consecutive Zai Wei secretaries died; likely, he’ll lose his life too. Better keep distance; lest misunderstood by some people.

Jiang Cheng got into the official mansion’s car, it didn’t take long before it stopped at the mansion’s front gate.

Jiang Cheng got out, examined the mansion building — a 9-story office building standing tall. Between the sixth and seventh floors, a huge district emblem flashed brightly under the sunlight.

Jiang Cheng stood at the entrance for a while, then let the driver go first, greeted the guard, and went in.

As the guard phoned about the new boss arriving, a somewhat pretty woman hurriedly came out from the office building.

"You must be Boss Jiang, I’m Director Chen Meijia of Zai Wei’s office." She extended her hand to shake with Jiang Cheng’s, surprised at his youth; so young, it’s hard to believe. But the woman’s instinct told her this young leader is not simple; the aura he carries wasn’t felt from the three former leaders.

Jiang Cheng nodded, "Director Chen, no need for formalities, we’re colleagues, mutual support in work is crucial." Having grown up accustomed to dealing with others, Jiang Cheng was adept at social interactions.

Chen Meijia’s smile was radiant, "Boss Yang, you’re too kind." Then she looked behind Jiang Cheng, "Did you come alone?"

Jiang Cheng nodded. Chen Meijia felt a bit odd. Usually, a new worker’s appointment involves an organizational leader accompanying. From this, it appears the new leader might not have a strong background; he likely reached this leadership position based on his capability.