214: You're such a bad guy!

With the help of this pack of Liqun (Fuchun Mountain Abode) cigarettes...

...He Youwen's status in his father-in-law's heart would be raised to another level... In a certain residential area in Zhang City.

Zhao Hengyuan's face was as dark as water as he sat on the sofa, smoking one cigarette after another.

It wasn't until half an hour ago...

...that he received the news that his younger brother, Zhao Hengming, and his son, Zhao Qinghong...

...had been taken away by people from the Provincial Supervisory Commission last night.

Even his classmate Huang Zhiling, the Chief Prosecutor of the Fengcheng City People's Procuratorate, was taken away for investigation this morning... Zhao Hengyuan's wife was restless.

She paced back and forth anxiously in the living room.

"Old Zhao, do you think there's still any room to save this situation?"

Zhao Hengming sighed softly, "The higher-ups ordered the Provincial Supervisory Commission to personally investigate in Maple City; there's no way to turn it back now."

"Everything was fine, so why would the Provincial Supervisory Commission suddenly go to Maple City to investigate? Could it be one of your rivals playing dirty behind your back?"

"That possibility can't be ruled out!"

Zhao Hengyuan had reached his current position by stepping over the corpses of countless rivals.

Naturally, there were countless opponents in the shadows who wished for his downfall.

However, this time Zhao Hengyuan had miscalculated.

No matter how much he racked his brains, he couldn't imagine that the fuse for everything was his worthless nephew, Zhao Qingyang.

Of all the people to provoke, he just had to provoke Chen Su.

And he even planned to use his influence to suppress him!

It would be laughable if word got out... While Zhao Hengyuan was feeling melancholy...

...far away in Maple City, ZhangBingchun and Shen Minghua were overjoyed.

This time, they assisted the Provincial Supervisory Commission in bringing down Zhao Hengming, Huang Zhiling, and that low-ranking but troublesome Zhao Qinghong.

The two of them deserved the greatest credit.

In principle, the person most responsible for this success was Chen Su.

But Chen Su was not part of the system and didn't care for such empty fame.

In the end, the credit would still fall to the few of them... At 9:30 PM.

Inside a private room at the Youji Private Kitchen in Maple City.

Zhang Bingchun, Shen Minghua, Chen Su, and He Youwen were gathered together.

Because they had to assist the people from the Provincial Supervisory Commission, they had been busy until now.

As soon as they got off work, they called Chen Su.

They asked him to come over for a late-night snack... "Uncle Zhang, Brother Shen, congratulations on your new achievement!"

Chen Su raised his cup filled with herbal tea and toasted the three of them.

Opening champagne halfway through is a major taboo.

Since the people from the Provincial Supervisory Commission hadn't left yet, none of them drank alcohol; they all drank tea instead.

"Same to you, same to you!"

The removal of Zhao Hengming and his nephew also saved Chen Su a lot of trouble.

It's better to deal with a thief once than to have to watch out for one every day.

If those two weren't taken out, with that fly Zhao Qingyang buzzing around in the background...

...they would surely cause trouble frequently.

He wouldn't even be able to run his business in peace.

The downfall of Zhao Hengming and Huang Zhiling...

...left two important positions suddenly vacant within the Maple City system.

Both of these positions were roles that held real power.

If friends of Zhang Bingchun or Shen Minghua were to take those seats...

...then his future development in Maple City...

...would be even more like a fish in water.

Although having Gao Hansong was already more than enough...

...he couldn't go to him for every little thing.

That would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

...This dinner party lasted until 11:00 PM.

After seeing off Zhang Bingchun and Shen Minghua...

...Chen Su drove He Youwen back.

"After this incident, is there any hope for your director to move up another position?"

Zhang Bingchun and Shen Minghua were different from He Youwen.

Chen Su was relatively restrained when speaking with them.

Many things were inconvenient to ask directly.

But He Youwen was different.

As long as it didn't violate any matters of principle...

...he could ask whatever he wanted.

He Youwen shook his head.

"That's quite difficult. Director Shen and Director Zhang have both just been promoted recently. However, Director Shen's friend, Inspector Wang from the Procuratorate, might be able to take a step further."

After Huang Zhiling's downfall, Wang Qiang took over as the acting Chief Prosecutor.

All matters of the Fengcheng City People's Procuratorate were now under his responsibility.

Often, this is how progress happens.

One acts in a role, and before they know it...

...the word 'acting' is removed, replaced by a completely new status...

After dropping He Youwen off at the Wenchang District Public Security Sub-bureau...

...Chen Su didn't linger and headed straight home.

He still had takeout from Youji Private Kitchen in the car.

He planned to bring it back for Li Chuxia... When he got home, Li Chuxia was lying on the sofa, scrolling through short videos.

"You're back?"

"Yeah, I brought you your favorite Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs. Come and eat quickly."

Chen Su placed the takeout dishes one by one on the dining table.

Hearing there were Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Li Chuxia quickly got up from the sofa.

She came running over with a skip in her step.

She picked up her chopsticks and held a piece of rib to Chen Su's mouth.

"Boyfriend, you eat first."

Chen Su opened his mouth and gently bit into the rib.

He began to eat with a look of enjoyment.

"Mmm, the ribs my girlfriend feeds me are the best!"

Li Chuxia also put a piece in her own mouth.

She spoke while chewing.

"Chen Su, I've realized you really are a big bad guy!"

"How am I bad?"

"You intentionally lured fans to the streets near Feng University for a 'Water Splashing Festival.' And you still say you're not bad? Many of my fans said they were maliciously guided there by you."

"Then, after they went, you just had to repost that news to disgust them."

"I didn't tell them to go; they went there on their own."

Chen Su spoke with an air of righteous confidence.

"Besides, I didn't know the septic tank there would leak."

"Hmph! I don't believe you!"

"Stop, stop, stop. When eating, don't discuss topics that ruin the appetite."

Chen Su forcefully changed the subject... Time passed unknowingly, and it was midnight again.

After showering, Chen Su sat on the sofa and summoned the Intelligence System.

Although the uncle and nephew, Zhao Hengming and Zhao Qinghong, had been arrested...

...and his troubles were temporarily resolved...

...Zhao Qinghong still had a father who was a Mayor, so he had to stay on guard.

He still chose to obtain the information directly.

[Today's intelligence has been refreshed]

[Today's Intelligence 1 (Grade B): In recent years, the short drama market has been exceptionally hot. Zhou Changyu, a graduating student from the Fengcheng University Film Academy, is preparing to film a short drama titled "Trump Falls in Love with Me, the White House Cleaner." Since Zhou Changyu is a fresh graduate with little experience, and the script is quite bizarre, no one is willing to invest. Note: Once released, this drama will become a massive hit in the USA. Investing in this drama can yield huge returns. Zhou Changyu's contact info: 188******]

[Today's Intelligence 2 (Grade C): This year is the first year of male awakening. With the Qixi Festival approaching, fresh flowers in major flower shops will face severe overstocking. To avoid losses, please enter the industry with caution.]

[Today's Intelligence 3 (Grade D): The Starch Sausages that the Host usually likes to buy—three yuan for one, five yuan for two—are not primarily made of starch, but rather Bone Meal. Note: Bone Meal may contain heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium. It has low nutritional value and poses safety risks; it is not recommended for human consumption.]

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