106: Chapter 106 Pressing Closer

It was over, it was over. The reporters coming this time definitely weren't bringing any good news.

Before he could even react, a chaotic noise came from the doorway.

"Look, look, this is Inspector Zhong's office! We have to push harder; we must get the exclusive!"

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Inspector Zhong is inside the office."

The voices outside were getting closer and closer. Before he could tell his subordinates to close the door, a large crowd of reporters rushed into his office.

"Inspector Zhong, I am a reporter for the Zhili Country Daily. I would like to ask you a question; do you have a moment?"

Cameras and microphones were shoved toward Inspector Zhong. They seemed to have taken stimulants, possessing endless energy.

"Everyone~" Inspector Zhong shouted at the top of his lungs.

But the voices of the reporters completely drowned his out. In that moment, he felt what it was like to be at a loss. Fortunately, he was used to such scenes, so he had his subordinate slam the table, signaling everyone to quiet down.

"Fellow reporters, please don't be chaotic. Everyone, ask your questions one by one. Rest assured, as a government official, I will certainly tell you everything I know without holding anything back. I will tell you everything you want to know."

Although he knew these reporters were here with ill intent, he decided to take a gamble. If he won the gamble, he would become famous. Forget about promotions and wealth; he might even reach the top in one leap.

At this moment, Inspector Zhong was still daydreaming.

Hearing Inspector Zhong say this, the reporters finally quieted down.

"Inspector Zhong, I am a reporter from Zhili TV. We received information. We came here to ask you: how did you discover that the Aolu Group is currently trafficking drugs?"

A reporter picked up a microphone and asked. Damn it!

In that instant, those were the only two words in Inspector Zhong's mind. He thought these reporters were here to ask about other matters. He didn't expect them to ask this question right off the bat. Had this matter really reached the point of being known to everyone? But he hadn't released any information to the outside world.

Before he could think too much, another reporter immediately asked.

"Inspector Zhong, since you have found that the Aolu Group is currently trafficking drugs, how do you intend to handle it? You know that drugs are something that every country detests. Furthermore, getting involved with this stuff means prison time at the very least, and the death penalty at the worst. Reliable sources say that a large amount of drugs was found on the Aolu Group's ship this time. How do you intend to give the people of Zhili Country an explanation?"

... Inspector Zhong's face darkened.

"Inspector Zhong, since a large amount of drugs was found, shouldn't you hand it over to the police to handle?"

The reporters' questions were like a barrage of cannon fire. He had no idea how to answer. At this moment, Inspector Zhong was truly starting to panic. If he had arranged this, he wouldn't be worried at all. But this matter was too sudden. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

He felt his brain momentarily short-circuit. What to do? What to do?

He couldn't deny it now. If he denied it, it would prove he was engaging in malpractice and favoritism. It might even invite a government investigation. But if he didn't deny it, he couldn't produce any evidence. These reporters were truly troublesome.

He hardened his heart and decided to insist that the Aolu Group was trafficking drugs.

If he just had one night, he could arrange everything. By then, he would become a hero of the entire Zhili Country.

"Fellow reporters, please calm down. The information you received is accurate. We did indeed find a large amount of drugs on the Aolu Group's ship. That is why we detained their vessel."

Although they received an answer from Inspector Zhong, these reporters were not satisfied.

"Inspector Zhong, I heard that you have a good relationship with the Sun Group. Now that the Aolu Group has acquired the Sun Group, are you taking this opportunity to retaliate? Are you trying to take revenge for your friends at the Sun Group?"

Hearing this, Inspector Zhong was stunned. He never expected there to be such a connection. How did he not know the Sun Group had been acquired by the Aolu Group? Now he couldn't clear his name of these associations.

Thinking of this, Inspector Xu broke out in a cold sweat. He never expected that his friendship with the president of the Sun Group had also been dug up.

Damn it! He knew that even if he regretted it now, it was too late. He and the Aolu Group were in this situation now. Either he dies, or the Aolu Group dies.

The eyes of the reporters were very sharp. Seeing cold sweat bead on Inspector Zhong's forehead, they became even more excited.

"Could it be true? Was the Aolu Group's drug trafficking this time orchestrated by you, Inspector Zhong? Was it just to take revenge for your brother?"

Listening to the reporters' questions becoming increasingly sharp, he knew he couldn't remain silent any longer.

"Everyone, we do not know if this drug trafficking has anything to do with the Aolu Group. However, we did indeed find a large amount of drugs on the Aolu Group's ship; this is an indisputable fact. There is no such thing as me settling a personal vendetta. Please report the facts accurately. Do not spread false information to the public."

Inspector Zhong shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Then, Inspector Zhong, how do you plan to handle what is currently being detained inside? Will you hand this matter over to professional anti-narcotics police to handle?" the lovely reporters continued to ask.

"After our procedures are approved, we will hand this matter over to the police. This matter is of great importance; we will definitely handle it with caution and will certainly give everyone an explanation."

Inspector Zhong's statement appeared to say he would hand it over to the police, but in reality, it was watertight. He said he would hand it over to the police, but he didn't say which police.

"Inspector Zhong, as far as we know, the Aolu Group has not yet been allowed to board the ship to inspect their goods. We have only heard from you that drugs were found. This wouldn't just be your one-sided story, would it?"

A young reporter looked at him coldly. Seeing his gaze, Inspector Zhong's heart skipped a beat. A bad premonition arose. This kid was going to cause trouble.

"I'm sorry, this is confidential. Before we have fully investigated this matter, we cannot disclose it to you."

Inspector Zhong said, parrying the attack.

"Is that really so? We also interviewed the person in charge at the Aolu Group. They said you have been refusing to let their people near the ship. What facts are you trying to cover up?"

The young man would not let him off.

"Do not try to confuse the public here. You are definitely a shill for the Aolu Group."

Inspector Xu's face changed.