The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 111 - 0: You’ve Got the Wrong Person

Liu Xi let out a long sigh.

"I just heard the boss talking on the phone with a leader, and that leader doesn’t seem optimistic about the boss becoming County Chief. He advised the boss to plan ahead, consider transferring back to the province, or doing a stint in a Beijing ministry."

Cheng Yuan’s face also darkened.

He had just been transferred to the County Government Office; if Shen Manwen were to be transferred away at this time, he would be left like a child without a mother!

Jin Zhanpeng would definitely suppress him ruthlessly!

He had experienced that desperate and helpless feeling once before and did not want to go through it a second time!

Therefore, he had to use all his strength to keep Shen Manwen here!

"Director Liu, we’re now grasshoppers on the same rope – if the boss leaves, we’ll both be sidelined. So, you must tell me what’s really going on."

Liu Xi looked deeply into Cheng Yuan’s eyes, knowing he was right; her fate was currently tied to Cheng Yuan’s – for better or for worse!

"Isn’t it because of that 800,000 issue?"

Cheng Yuan asked with a puzzled look, "Hasn’t the issue with the 800,000 been resolved? I personally delivered the materials to the province."

Liu Xi smiled bitterly and shook her head.

"It’s not completely resolved. The materials you delivered can only play a balancing role."

"At a critical time, they can lead to mutual destruction."

"One leader insists that though it can’t currently be proved that Managing Director Shen is corrupt, Managing Director Shen is also unable to explain where the 800,000 came from!"

"Therefore, Managing Director Shen hasn’t completely shaken off this stain! The upcoming election looks doubtful."

Cheng Yuan’s pupils contracted sharply!

One must never underestimate anyone!

Jin Zhanpeng even had connections in the province!

And he dared to arm-wrestle with the provincial governor!

Several names popped up in Cheng Yuan’s mind.

"So, the key to solving the problem now is to find the source of the 800,000?"

"Right, if we can find the source of the 800,000, we can completely clear our boss’s name! And then the chances of our boss becoming County Chief are almost certain!"

"Okay, got it."

Thud thud thud.

Cheng Yuan knocked gently and entered Shen Manwen’s office.

In fact, Cheng Yuan’s facial injuries had mostly healed, but he deliberately put a lot of plasters and gauze on his face.

Cheng Yuan’s thoughtfulness succeeded, as a well-hidden look of concern flashed across Shen Manwen’s eyes.

"Xiao Cheng, are your injuries better?"

"Thank you, Managing Director, for your concern, I’m much better." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Shen Manwen sighed.

"Cheng Yuan, I must tell you something. My work may change soon, so you better plan ahead."

Cheng Yuan shook his head firmly.

"There’s nothing much for me to plan for here. I’m committed to following the Managing Director for life."

Shen Manwen sighed and said apologetically, "Cheng Yuan, I am not victorious returning home in glory – I’m fleeing in defeat. Just to handle my transfer, leadership has to use a lot of resources for exchanges. I’m afraid your situation..."

Cheng Yuan confidently said, "Managing Director, you won’t be fleeing in defeat. With me here, I guarantee you will win battle after battle! Give me three days, and I promise to bring the person to justice!"

Shen Manwen smiled bitterly, "Cheng Yuan, you’re oversimplifying it! Captain Nan has already mobilized the entire police force of Ji County, scouring the surveillance footage around my house, frame by frame. They looked all night and found no trace at all. How can you, on your own, manage to find the person?"

"Let’s just give it a try! It’s not like the Managing Director has anything to lose anyway. Besides, doesn’t coordinating work relations take at least three days?"

Shen Manwen’s pupils flickered slightly. Honestly, she wasn’t willing to leave Ji County in such a dejected way.

"Fine! I’ll delay for three more days. Whether it works out or not is up to you."

"Please grant me three days off, Managing Director. I’ll report back to the County Government Office after that."

"Okay, I’ll give you a heads-up on their side."

Cheng Yuan bowed slightly to Shen Manwen, slowly exited the Managing Director’s office, and then took out his cellphone to call Xue Yang.

The call went unanswered.

Soon after, Xue Yang sent a text message.

[A Yuan, what’s up? I’m in a meeting.]

[Brother Yang, I remember you once mentioned that all old thieves know each other. I’m looking for an old thief, do you have a way to find him?]

[We can’t clear it up in one or two sentences; I’ll contact you after the meeting is over.]

[Okay.]

An hour later, Xue Yang called back.

"A Yuan, my meeting is over. Where are you? I’ll come pick you up."

"I’m at the entrance of the county bureau."

"Okay, I’ll be right out."

Soon, Xue Yang’s car drove out, taking Cheng Yuan straight to the City Gate vegetable market in the east of the city.

Xue Yang parked the car and led Cheng Yuan through the market with practiced ease, eventually arriving at a fish stall.

The fishmonger lay leisurely on a recliner, his face covered by a hat, lightly fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan.

Cheng Yuan noticed sharply that the fishmonger’s right hand had only three fingers!

Xue Yang took two steps forward, plucked the hat from the fishmonger’s face.

The fishmonger, furious, sat up with a start, about to curse reflexively!

But as soon as he saw Xue Yang’s face clearly, the anger vanished, replaced by a sycophantic smile.

"Officer, you’ve got the wrong man! I’ve been on the straight and narrow! It’s been several years since I’ve lifted a finger!"