At the Pinnacle of Power: My Insider Report Alarms Bigwigs in Beijing's Elite Circle

When Lin Yi accompanied Xiao Yuan downstairs, Xia Hong, along with the manager of the municipal party committee guesthouse, had been waiting for a long time.

"Director Xia, there's no need to be so polite. Go and get back to your work."

Xiao Yuan smiled slightly.

Although he learned from Lin Yi that his political enemies were planning to poison him and judged that Xia Hong must be involved, his attitude towards Xia Hong remained exactly the same as before.

He does not show his emotions.

This is an essential skill for people working within the system, and Xiao Yuan had naturally already mastered it.

"Mayor Xiao, my job is to serve you."

Xia Hong smiled charmingly, opened the car door for Xiao Yuan before Lin Yi could, and then waved goodbye after Xiao Yuan and Lin Yi got into the car.

After the car drove away, Xia Hong's expression changed instantly, just like a Sichuan opera actress. Her smile vanished, replaced by a terrifyingly gloomy look.

She would spread her legs for Wu Zhiqiang every few days, was it for Wu Zhiqiang's thirty seconds of insatiable desire?

She wanted to improve herself by following Wu Zhiqiang!

Originally, she had already fantasized about Wu Zhiqiang becoming mayor and herself becoming the secretary-general of the municipal government.

As a result, Xiao Yuan is fine now, but she can no longer make progress!

She smiled obsequiously at Xiao Yuan, that was professional conduct; hatred was the true reflection of her heart!

Xia Hong never dreamed that her face-changing performance was clearly seen by Lin Yi and Xiao Yuan through the car's rearview mirror!

"Buzz...buzz..."

Just then, Lin Yi's phone vibrated.

He took out his phone and saw that the caller ID showed Xie Wen calling.

Xie Wen is the deputy secretary-general of the Yunshan Municipal Party Committee and also serves as the secretary to Wang Haifeng, the secretary of the municipal party committee.

Lin Yi answered the phone: "Hello, Director Xie."

"Lin Ke, are you with Mayor Xiao?"

"Director Xie, Mayor Xiao and I are in the car, what's wrong?"

"Here's the thing, over a thousand people have gathered in front of the municipal government building, holding banners and demanding justice for Mayor Xiao. Director Guo of the Municipal Letters and Visits Bureau and Director Ye of the Municipal Public Security Bureau are trying to talk to the crowd, but they refuse to leave and insist on seeing Mayor Xiao. Could you please report this to Mayor Xiao?"

"Okay, thank you, Director!"

Lin Yi responded immediately, then ended the call and reported the situation to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan immediately ordered the driver to speed up.

Twenty minutes later.

Xiao Yuan's car arrived at the entrance of the municipal party committee and government building.

Just as Xie Wen said, the entrance to the municipal party committee and government was completely surrounded by crowds, a dense, dark mass that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Through the car window, Lin Yi was startled to see that some people in the crowd were raising their arms and shouting, while others were holding banners with slogans clearly visible:

"Mayor Xiao is a good public servant and would never accept bribes!"

"Self-discipline, dedication to public service, and diligence in serving the people—Yunshan needs Mayor Xiao!"

"Please give Mayor Xiao back to us!"

Ye Yunfeng, the director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, and Guo Guangda, the director of the Letters and Visits Bureau, were shouting something through loudspeakers, but the crowd completely ignored them.

"parking!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuan's expression turned serious, and he immediately gave instructions to the driver.

"Yes, Mayor Xiao!"

The driver obeyed and stopped the car.

Without waiting for Lin Yi to get out of the car and open the door for him, Xiao Yuan opened the car door himself and got out.

"Mayor Xiao!"

"Mayor Xiao is back!"

As soon as Xiao Yuan appeared, he was spotted, and a huge cheer erupted from the crowd, the sound echoing through the sky.

Then, the crowd surged towards Xiao Yuan and Lin Yi like a tide, surrounding Xiao Yuan like stars around the moon.

Upon seeing this, Guo Guangda, director of the Municipal Letters and Visits Bureau, and Ye Yunfeng, director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, also hurried over.

"Folks, quiet down!"

Xiao Yuan was very moved, and at the same time pressed his hands down to signal everyone to be quiet.

His movements seemed to possess some kind of magic, quickly silencing the restless crowd once again.

"Fellow villagers, I know you are here because of my situation. I am very grateful for your trust and support, but at the same time, I must remind you that what you are doing is wrong and illegal."

You have disrupted public order and interfered with the work of the municipal party committee and government!

As for my situation, don't worry. The organization has investigated the details and allowed me to return to serve you!

Now, I kindly request that everyone leave in an orderly manner. Thank you!

Xiao Yuan spoke again, his tone firm and his voice loud enough for everyone to hear clearly.

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply to the crowd who had come to plead his case!

"it is good!"

"We'll listen to Mayor Xiao!"

"Everyone, please disperse!"

As soon as Xiao Yuan finished speaking, someone in the crowd immediately responded.

Then, the crowd dispersed, and those who had gathered left in an orderly manner.

This is what a public servant should be like!

Seeing this, Lin Yi quietly clenched his fists!

After his rebirth, he had many choices.

No matter which path he chooses in life, he can rely on the power of his "prophecy" to live a comfortable life.

Ultimately, he chose the most dangerous path—to rescue Xiao Yuan and continue his political career!

This would embroil him in the power struggles of Yunshan City and even Dongjiang Province, and if he is not careful, he could be utterly destroyed!

But he never wavered, nor did he ever regret it!

Because he felt that a good leader and official like Xiao Yuan shouldn't die!

The ones who truly deserve to die are Ye Hao and those scumbags behind him!

Also, he wanted to make up for the regrets of his previous life—he wanted to make a difference, but he had no place to do so, and his ideals and ambitions died in the womb!

just now.

When he saw the scene before him.

He was glad he made that choice.

He not only saved Xiao Yuan's life and changed his own destiny, but will also bring benefits to the people of Yunshan!

"Mayor Xiao."

As the crowd dispersed, Ye Yunfeng and Guo Guangda squeezed to Xiao Yuan's side, their expressions extremely unpleasant.

They were talking until their throats were dry, but those people were like old men, not moving an inch!

As a result, Xiao Yuan solved the problem with just a few words!

Xiao Yuan ignored the two of them and instead smiled and waved to the crowd who kept turning around to look.

"Go back to work."

Five minutes later, after all the gathered crowd had left, Xiao Yuan gave instructions to Ye Yunfeng and Guo Guangda.

"Yes, Mayor Xiao!"

Ye Yunfeng and Guo Guangda immediately accepted the order.

Xiao Yuan said no more and led Lin Yi into the municipal government compound.

Mayor Xiao is back!

Inside the municipal government office building, many staff members who had been silently worried about Xiao Yuan were overjoyed to see him return safely.

Meanwhile, some people are in a very bad mood!

Because power struggles are not just a matter between two individuals, but between two groups; a single move can have far-reaching consequences!

Xiao Yuan's safe return will shatter the dreams of people like Xia Hong, and may even cause them sleepless nights and loss of appetite!

When Lin Yi returned to his office, he found that the oppressive atmosphere had disappeared, and the air was filled with a relaxed and pleasant feeling.

When Xia Li appeared at the office door, the smiles on the faces of those happy colleagues vanished instantly.

They all lowered their heads and began to work.

Xia Li frowned, glanced at everyone, then strode to Lin Yi's desk and forced a smile:

"Lin Ke, I've coordinated with the Municipal Public Security Bureau. You don't need to go over there to assist them in the investigation. You can focus on your work."

"Okay, Xia Ke, I'll report this to Mayor Xiao in a bit."

Lin Yi said expressionlessly.

Xia Li's smile froze: "Lin Ke, do we need to report this to Mayor Xiao?"

"Xia Ke, the Municipal Public Security Bureau is investigating the online posts about Mayor Xiao. Mayor Xiao definitely needs to know about this!"

Lin Yi smiled slightly, appreciating Xia Li's wonderful expression. "Of course, Xia Ke, don't worry, I will definitely tell Mayor Xiao that you have given strong support to the work of the Municipal Public Security Bureau!"

"Thank you!"

Xia Li said thank you, but the smile on his face disappeared.

He had come here hoping to mend his relationship with Lin Yi, but he never expected that Lin Yi would feed him shit!

Lin Yi smiled slightly: "Xia Ke, you're welcome."

"hiss……"

Xia Li gasped in anger, but ultimately didn't lose his temper. Instead, he left with a dark expression.

Watching Xia Li's departing figure, Lin Yi's eyes gleamed.

Xia Li also fell from grace during the anti-corruption storm in Dongjiang in his previous life. He was like a fly that was easily swatted, and his crimes included embezzlement, bribery, power-money transactions, and power-sex transactions.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi suddenly had an idea:

In the previous life, the anti-corruption storm that swept through Yunshan City and even Dongjiang Province was due to the death of Mayor Xiao.

Now that Mayor Xiao has returned safely, and his opponents have abandoned their pawns to settle the matter, will the nationwide anti-corruption storm still be ongoing?

If there were no anti-corruption campaign, how could I make scum like Ye Hao and Xia Li face trial under Party discipline and national law?