"Hahaha!"
"You don't actually believe the nonsense of this lunatic, do you?"
"The evidence he holds must be fake, fabricated! I am the Director of the City Patrol, am I not more trustworthy than him?"
Jiang Hehai laughed loudly, masking his inner turmoil, with a hint of malevolence flashing in his eyes.
He wished to personally kill Gu Chen!
The crowd exchanged looks, unsure whom to trust.
Even the City Patrol seemed to have lost its backbone momentarily, unable to make a decision.
"Squeak—"
Just then, the sound of urgent brakes echoed.
A man in a formal suit, impeccably groomed with a briefcase in hand, burst into view.
"Stop all of you!"
"I am the Chief Secretary of the city, acting under the Mayor's orders, here to read out the documents."
The man briskly ascended the steps, finding a vantage point and loudly proclaimed.
"Gu Chen, it's over, it's over. Even the Mayor has been alerted. Are we going to be executed by firing squad?" Wu Anqi was on the verge of tears this time.
The situation was escalating, and it would surely be dealt with severely. She and Gu Chen were in grave danger.
Gu Chen silently glanced at her, saying nothing.
At this moment, Jiang Hehai stepped forward and asked, "Secretary Jin, what are the Mayor's instructions? Should I execute this troublemaker on the spot?"
"Director Jiang, calm down. Someone else hasn't arrived yet. You'll understand soon," Secretary Jin replied calmly with a smile.
Jiang Hehai hesitated for a moment, feeling inexplicably uneasy about his smile, with a sense of foreboding creeping over him. He hurriedly asked, "Secretary Jin, may I ask who you are waiting for?"
Secretary Jin gazed into the distance, pointing his finger and said, "Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. That's who I'm waiting for."
Jiang Hehai followed his gaze and saw a commercial vehicle approaching from afar, his pupils dilating instantly.
A sense of unease quickly spread within him.
Ignoring his reaction, Secretary Jin greeted the approaching vehicle and opened the door for the person inside.
It was none other than the Mayor himself.
But the focus wasn't on him; it was on a woman who even commanded the Mayor's utmost respect.
Graceful and elegant, without any trace of makeup, she surpassed all worldly beauty.
Truly, she was peerlessly beautiful!
"What a beautiful and elegant woman."
Even Wu Anqi, a woman herself, couldn't help but sincerely praise.
But the next moment, she was full of confusion. "Gu Chen, it seems like she's looking at us?"
"More precisely, she's looking at me," Gu Chen casually replied.
"Don't flatter yourself. Do you really think you're so charming that everyone loves you at first sight?" Wu Anqi said incredulously, rolling her eyes.
Because of this stunning appearance, she almost forgot the current dangerous situation.
Too busy admiring the beauty.
"Mayor Chen, let Secretary Jin read the documents." The woman withdrew her gaze and said.
Mayor Chen nodded immediately, indicating that Secretary Jin could begin.
Secretary Jin quickly returned to his original position. Passing by Jiang Hehai, his eyes were filled with pity.
Jiang Hehai suddenly clenched his fists, seemingly guessing the contents of the impending announcement, which boded ill for him.
He immediately interrupted, "Mayor, that troublemaker hasn't been apprehended yet. I suggest we deal with him on the spot before announcing the documents."
"Are you questioning my decision?" Mayor Chen's face darkened.
This guy beside him, Jiang Hehai, really didn't know what's good for him.
Jiang Hehai stiffened and said, "I dare not, but as the Director of the City Patrol, it is my responsibility to maintain law and order."
"Let's wait until the documents are read." Mayor Chen suppressed his anger.
After speaking, he waved to Secretary Jin, indicating that he didn't need to worry about this side, and could proceed with the announcement directly.
Secretary Jin cleared his throat and read, "Based on reports, Director Jiang Hehai of the City Patrol is suspected of accepting bribes. After discussion, it has been decided to suspend him pending investigation. The truth will be determined before any further action is taken."
Boom!
Jiang Hehai's mind was reeling, as if struck by thunder, confirming his ominous premonition.
"This...this can't be true. Someone must be framing me. You can't suspend me."
"Who? Who is framing and accusing me? I demand to confront them face to face!"
Jiang Hehai was completely frantic, shouting hysterically.
"No need to look any further. I'm the one who reported you."
At this moment, a soft voice sounded.
Jiang Hehai turned abruptly, and Gu Chen appeared behind him, seemingly out of nowhere.
"It's you!"
Jiang Hehai gritted his teeth.
Gu Chen shrugged nonchalantly, "Yes, you read that right."
"You bastard, why are you trying to harm me?" Jiang Hehai wished he could tear him apart on the spot.
"No, no, no, I didn't harm you. I just faithfully recounted the contents of your phone conversation," Gu Chen said innocently.
His expression was really asking for a beating.
Even when Wu Anqi came over and heard, she couldn't help but think the same.
But more than anything, she admired Gu Chen. No wonder he had always been fearless. It turned out he had everything under control.
This kind of strategist was truly worthy of her deep affection.
"Mayor Chen, this is just a madman. You can't believe his slanderous words."
"I...I am absolutely innocent, I have never done any of the things he said," Jiang Hehai argued, but when it came to the word "innocent," he felt a little guilty.
Chen Xingxian didn't express his opinion, but turned to the woman beside him. "Miss Liu, what do you think?"
"It doesn't matter what I think."
Liu Hanyan smiled lightly, "If Director Jiang is innocent in his heart, then he should accept the suspension pending investigation."
"I believe that Mayor Chen will never wrong a good person, nor will he let a bad person go."
Chen Xingxian nodded in agreement, "Miss Liu's words make sense."
Nonsense, Jiang Hehai cursed inwardly, but said, "I don't agree with what this lady said."
"I am the Director of the City Patrol. If I am suspended pending investigation because of a madman's malicious slander, and if others follow suit in the future, won't it be chaos?"
He figured it out. This woman was obviously taking sides. No wonder Gu Chen had always been so confident.
If he accepted this result, he would truly never have a chance to turn the tables. So, even if it meant offending Chen Xingxian, he had to keep fighting.
"Jiang Hehai, you dare to be so insolent!"
Chen Xingxian was furious, "Do you dare to question Miss Liu too?"
Jiang Hehai's face turned pale. It seemed that this woman surnamed Liu had quite a background. But he gritted his teeth and said, "I don't care who she is, but you can't suspend me, even if you're the mayor."
With that, he pointed at Gu Chen and shouted at the City Patrol, "Everyone, listen to me! Immediately apprehend this madman, regardless of life or death!"
He couldn't compete with Chen Xingxian and couldn't afford to delay any longer. He could only shift everyone's attention.
He firmly believed that as long as he killed Gu Chen, everything would be resolved.
"Don't move! No one is allowed to move!"
Chen Xingxian shouted loudly, "Jiang Hehai has been suspended and has no right to command any of you. Stay where you are."
On one side was the mayor, on the other was the director.
The City Patrol was at a loss, not knowing whose orders to follow.
"You think you can force me to submit like this?"
"Then you're underestimating me too much. Today, I will personally execute this madman!"
Jiang Hehai's face twisted with rage, and he quickly grabbed the gun at his waist.
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