Special Forces Medic-Chapter 725 - 692: Buried by the Pit You Dug for Yourself

"Since the funds were not in place, why didn't you report it instead of casually auctioning off the land? As a planning department official, you should be very clear about the specifics of land auctions."

"Knowing is one thing, doing is another. Besides, I was just an office staff at the time."

"What?" Yao Zheng, who was on the phone not far away, suddenly shouted. Hua Qingyi glanced in his direction. Ah, he should have received the call by now, but it seemed to be taking longer than he expected. Could his brother have encountered some difficult person?

"What's the matter, District Chief Yao? You look anxious."

"Director Hua, I think I'll have to excuse myself first. I have to rush to handle something."

"It's fine. I was just about to go down and have a look. District Chief Yao, you go ahead and get busy."

"Minister Shen, would you mind riding back with me?"

"District Chief Yao, I'd like to invite Minister Shen to accompany me down to arrange the housing for the few residents at that time. If you want me to find them on my own, I really can't tell who's who."

"Minister Shen, do accompany Director Hua well, I'll be off then."

"No worries, District Chief Yao. I will see Minister Shen back."

After Yao Zheng's car drove away, Minister Shen turned around. "Shall we go down?"

Hua Qingyi grabbed Minister Shen, who turned to look at him, puzzled. "No need to go! Let's talk here."

"Talk about what?" Minister Shen withdrew his foot that had stepped out and asked, glaring at Hua Qingyi.

"Don't you have a lot you want to say?" Hua Qingyi chuckled, his dazzling eyes fixed on Minister Shen. "Didn't you have some cryptic hints in every word you said just now, Minister Shen?"

"I just want to ask, how far can Director Hua go this time?"

"Far beyond your imagination," Hua Qingyi saw through his concerns and decided to give Minister Shen enough time. "Minister Shen, advancing from a staff member to a minister in just a few years is not easy. We both know the details without needing to spell them out. As you said, knowing is one thing and doing is another. And the issue of land by itself is already a major case, not to mention the funding issue that both you and I are aware of."

"Director Hua..."

"Minister Shen, you don't have to say anything to me now," Hua Qingyi interrupted Minister Shen. "I'm a straightforward person. You can choose not to speak, but if you do, it must be everything. Think it through whether it's the North District or the Municipal Committee. You are a cautious person. After weighing it, come to the North District Guesthouse or the North District Police Station."

"Thank you for understanding, Director Hua," Minister Shen couldn't help but take a few more looks at Hua Qingyi.

"If Minister Shen encounters any difficulties during this period, you can contact me at any time. Your safety is my safety."

"Director Hua, the Planning Department is just a small department. If you have time, you might want to learn more about the Finance Department and the Tax Department." Minister Shen walked a few steps behind Hua Qingyi, speaking in a low voice as he caught up with him.

"Hmm, those two departments are a matter of time, but I also need your Planning Department to make some noise, don't I? Also, I can give you a piece of news: your District Chief Yao's days might not be so easy now."

In the car, Yao Zheng was almost roaring into the phone. Ji Weihua was being scolded badly while rushing to the destination. Yao Zheng was now very angry, almost having the impulse to kill. Beigong was taken down in an instant, and it all ended up in Dragon Soul's hands without his knowledge. Where exactly did it go wrong, or who leaked the secret?

After calming down, he loosened his collar and opened the car window to feel the wind. "Stupid!" The driver was startled by his sudden exclamation and glanced at the frustrated Yao Zheng through the rearview mirror, not daring to speak.

Having dug a pit for himself to fall into, when he saw Ji Weihua, he slapped him twice without uttering a word before Ji Weihua could even react. The sounds reverberated in the small room. The latter stood there without a temper, not resisting or explaining.

"You said they found the bones!" Yao Zheng still seemed a bit incredulous and wanted to confirm. "Isn't there a possibility it could be something else?"

"I saw it with my own eyes. It was indeed bones." No sooner had he spoken, Yao Zheng swung another slap.

"Didn't I tell you to make sure everything was cleared up? How could the bones be found?"

"I carefully followed your instructions, but I didn't expect Yan Fengying to be so bold." Ji Weihua was frustrated, supporting Yao Zheng as he sat down and poured him a full glass of water. "District Chief Yao, I am not trying to be petty, but with the Yan sisters being so arrogant, they will drag you down sooner or later." Ji Weihua then recounted to Yao Zheng everything that happened just now, mixing in plenty of negative remarks about Xiao Lin, of course.

"Too arrogant. Who is he to Dragon Soul?" Yao Zheng slammed the table upon hearing it.

"Not clear yet. He brought many people to surround Beigong, completely disregarding you."

"Find out who this kid is. If he's the one who came with Hua Qingyi, find a way to take care of him for me. Dragon Soul are people too, you understand?" Yao Zheng opened a bottle of alcohol. "Also, find a couple of reliable people to monitor the Planning Department's minister. Don't alert them, and anyone trying to leave the organization should be dealt with mercilessly."

"Got it."

"Don't let anything go wrong this time. It's a critical period. Let those below stay sharp and not act recklessly."

"Then how do we handle the people on Fourth Lord's side?" Yao Zheng fell into silence, and now was the time for him to make a decision. "District Chief Yao, now is not the time for benevolence. I can tell that group is targeting the pharmaceutical factory, and if we shoulder this matter now, we'll inevitably be implicated. Beigong is a property of the Hengfei Group. Should we take this opportunity to cleanly distance ourselves from this matter?"

"Shut up!" Yao Zheng sternly interrupted Ji Weihua's suggestion. How could he easily retreat when Yan Juanjuan was his first woman? Although he should withdraw now, he still felt a bit of reluctance. Moreover, that woman did a lot for him, and if this was exposed, it would cost countless lives, and still not be enough to make up for it.

"District Chief Yao, I know what you're thinking. Haven't I been following you long enough to understand?" Ji Weihua had his own thoughts. He had been by Yao Zheng's side the longest, but people die for wealth as birds for food; people are selfish. If he didn't pave a way for himself now, he wouldn't know how he would die in the future. Because he understood, Ji Weihua prepared a backup for himself, not wanting to end up being the one shoved out in the end. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)