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

"Yes!"

Six traffic police officers from the First Traffic Police Brigade loudly accepted the order, feeling a surge of excitement rush to their heads, and every cell in their bodies trembling!

Although they all had a premonition that the director who had led his team to complete a drug bust and anti-gang operation with zero casualties, the director with the iron will of a soldier in his bones, the director who had followed Secretary Lin all the way and regarded the four things that Secretary Lin did not do as the working standard of Longzhou Public Security Bureau, would never be afraid of power!

However, when Kong Zhao personally called to issue the arrest order in order to stand up for them and uphold the sanctity of the law, they were still greatly shocked and felt an indescribable excitement!

Catch me?

At the same time, Xu Bin was stunned.

His face was no longer filled with the arrogance he had just displayed; instead, it was filled with disbelief!

In his view, as the deputy director of the municipal government office and the mayor's chief secretary, the traffic police leaders would definitely reprimand the officers immediately and make him leave once they learned of the situation.

Even if Kong Zhao called, Xu Bin was confident that Kong Zhao would never disrespect Liu Guoquan over such a trivial matter!

"Improve the vehicle and arrest the suspect!"

As if in response to Xu Bin, the team leader, Captain Li, glared at Xu Bin and gave the order.

"Yes!"

Several traffic police officers loudly obeyed the order, then rushed forward, pinned Xu Bin to the ground, and handcuffed him.

"You... you..."

Xu Bin was jolted awake and tried to struggle, but before he could utter his angry words, he was interrupted.

"Have him take a breathalyzer test. If he's driving under the influence or drunk driving, take him to the hospital immediately for a blood test!"

After finishing his sentence, Captain Li ignored Xu Bin and said to Bai Meng, who was sitting in the Porsche Cayenne with a blank expression, "Madam, please get out of the car. We need to impound this vehicle."

"Okay... okay."

Bai Meng woke up with a start and quickly got out of the car. She felt that what had happened tonight was very much in line with her name, just like a daydream. Xu Bin had acted very impressively from beginning to end. She thought she could use Xu Bin's connections to get promoted, but in the blink of an eye, Xu Bin was arrested for drunk driving!

"Bai...Bai Meng, please call Mayor Liu for me!"

While Bai Meng was in a daze, Xu Bin was forced to undergo a breathalyzer test, which showed that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. He then took the opportunity to shout at Bai Meng.

Clearly, Xu Bin knew that at this point, only Liu Guoquan could save him!

Bai Meng didn't dare to respond and just stood silently by the roadside.

The traffic police officers, including Zheng Yi, were not intimidated by the words "Mayor Liu." Instead, they directly put Xu Bin into the police car and took him to the hospital for a blood test.

Once the blood test results come out, Xu Bin's drunk driving and assault on the police will be irrefutable evidence!

After Xu Bin was taken to the hospital for a blood test, Bai Meng left, but she did not call Liu Guoquan.

Firstly, she was just the on-site manager of an ICBC branch, so how could she possibly have Liu Guoquan's phone number?

Secondly, even if she had Liu Guoquan's phone number, she wouldn't dare to call him—the traffic police, knowing Xu Bin's identity, still carried out orders from their superiors and took Xu Bin away, showing they didn't take Liu Guoquan seriously at all!

Although Bai Meng did not call Liu Guoquan, Liu Guoquan still learned about Xu Bin's arrest for drunk driving and assaulting a police officer an hour later.

This incident caused a sensation in Longzhou City. After learning about the situation, the director of the municipal government office immediately called Liu Guoquan to report it.

Upon learning the news, Liu Guoquan immediately dialed Kong Zhao's number: "Secretary Kong, this is Liu Guoquan."

"Mayor Liu, why are you calling me so late? Is something wrong?" Kong Zhao asked calmly, pretending not to know.

"Secretary Kong, I heard that my secretary, Xu Bin, was arrested by the traffic police tonight for suspected drunk driving?"

Kong Zhao's feigned ignorance infuriated Liu Guoquan, but he suppressed his anger and remained calm, calling the drunk driving "driving under the influence of alcohol" and omitting any details about Xu Bin assaulting the police or Kong Zhao personally ordering Xu Bin's arrest.

He wanted to test Kong Zhao's attitude and see if Kong Zhao would give him face on his own initiative.

Kong Zhao said coldly, "Mayor Liu, let me correct you. Your secretary, Xu Bin, was not driving under the influence of alcohol, but rather driving while intoxicated. Moreover, he did not cooperate with the traffic police and even assaulted one of them. Xu Bin's actions constitute drunk driving, assaulting a police officer, and obstructing official duties. I have ordered the traffic police to arrest him. Is there a problem with that?"

“Secretary Kong, this young comrade lost control after drinking and acted impulsively. Let’s give him a chance to make amends. I’ll have him apologize to the traffic police!” Liu Guoquan’s tone softened as he tried to plead for Xu Bin.

Because he could sense that Kong Zhao's tone was angry and his attitude was very tough!

"Drunk and out of control? A moment of impulse? Mayor Liu, are you joking?"

Kong Zhao not only showed no respect for Liu Guoquan, but also coldly questioned, "The hospital test results show that Xu Bin's blood alcohol content is 150 mg/100 ml, which is serious drunk driving! If the traffic police hadn't caught him, he would most likely have caused a traffic accident tonight. Would the victim's family have given him a chance to reform then?"

Furthermore, he openly resisted traffic police enforcement and assaulted officers, constituting the crimes of assaulting a police officer and obstructing official duties—if an apology could solve the problem, what would be the point of the law?

"Secretary Kong, could you please give me some face?"

Liu Guoquan was speechless after being questioned, and he was so angry that his liver and testicles ached, but he still suppressed his anger and asked in a pleading tone.

"I'm sorry, Mayor Liu, this isn't about giving you face, it's about Xu Bin's illegal and criminal activities!" Kong Zhao refused without hesitation and then hung up the phone.

Grass!

Liu Guoquan was so angry that he blurted out a phrase from the national quintessence, then lit a cigarette to use nicotine to sober himself up.

For him, Xu Bin was not only his secretary, but also his housekeeper.

Over the past few years, Xu Bin has helped him with so many things and knows so much. He can't just stand by and watch Xu Bin be dismissed from his job and even forced to work on a sewing machine because of what happened tonight!

After the cigarette burned out, Liu Guoquan picked up his phone and dialed the number of Xu Gang, the vice governor and director of the provincial public security department.

Xu Gang was once a subordinate of Liu Guoquan's father.

Because of this connection, Liu Guoquan and Xu Gang had a fairly good personal relationship.

"Mayor Liu, why are you calling so late?" Xu Gang answered the phone a few seconds later, asking with some confusion.

"Governor Xu, I'm sorry to bother you so late. There's something I'd like to ask for your help with," Liu Guoquan said, apologizing before explaining the purpose of his call.

Xu Gang asked, "What's the matter?"

"Governor Xu, it's like this..."

Liu Guoquan quickly told Xu Gang about Xu Bin's situation, and then said, "Governor Xu, no matter what, Xu Bin is my secretary. Kong Zhao's actions have put me in an awkward position. Please help me out."

“Guoquan, your father is my former boss. Because of that connection, I’ll do anything to help you since you’ve come to me.”

Xu Gang paused here, then changed the subject, "But I really can't help you with this."

"Governor Xu, I don't understand what you mean." Liu Guoquan raised an eyebrow, feeling that Xu Gang was playing a game of rhetoric with him.

"Guoquan, you should know very well that in Southeast Province, when it comes to Lin Yi, no one's word matters! Tonight's matter could be a big deal or a small deal, so I suggest you talk to Lin Yi directly!"

Xu Gang had no choice but to make his point clear: Liu Guoquan, if you want to protect your secretary, you must personally apologize to Lin Yi, beg him to show leniency!

Clearly, for Xu Gang, choosing between Liu Guoquan and Lin Yi was a must!

"Thank you, Governor Xu!"

Liu Guoquan finally understood, and he was so angry that his liver ached again, but he still expressed his gratitude politely.

After the call ended, Liu Guoquan lit another cigarette.

This time, he smoked three cigarettes in one go before picking up his phone and dialing Lin Yi's number.

"Mayor Liu, you've come to see me about your secretary, Xu Bin?"

Before Liu Guoquan could speak, Lin Yi brought up the matter himself, indicating that he was already aware of it.

"Secretary Lin, Xu Bin is a bastard. Not only did he drive under the influence of alcohol, but he also got into an argument with the traffic police officers. It's really outrageous. He definitely needs to be taught a lesson!"

Liu Guoquan first criticized Xu Bin, then changed the subject and said, "But, Secretary Lin, Xu Bin is my secretary after all. Could you please give him a lenient sentence for my sake?"

"cannot!"

Lin Yi answered bluntly, "Xu Bin's case is known throughout the city. If we handle it leniently, how can we explain it to the other drunk drivers who were caught? And how can we explain it to the traffic police officer who was assaulted?"

"—"

Liu Guoquan's face darkened, but remembering Xu Gang's reminder, he lowered his voice and said humbly, "Secretary Lin, I failed to manage my secretary well. I apologize and apologize to you. I hope you can be lenient. I promise that from now on, I will resolutely obey the leadership of the municipal party committee with you at its core and carry out all tasks according to your instructions!"

"Comrade Guoquan, this is Xu Bin's problem, not yours. Apologizing on his behalf won't help!"

Lin Yi refused Liu Guoquan's offer of concession.

Because Liu Guoquan had said something similar to Lin Yi after he learned that he was going to work in Longzhou, but he didn't do it that way—he's a two-faced person who says one thing and does another!

Even so, Lin Yi had given Liu Guoquan a chance before, but Liu Guoquan did not cherish it. Instead, he turned around and attacked Lin Yi at the democratic life meeting, completely breaking off relations with him!

Now, Liu Guoquan's manhood—Xu Bin—is in Lin Yi's hands. How could Lin Yi possibly let Xu Bin go so easily?

Unwilling to give up, Liu Guoquan finally asked, "Secretary Lin, is there really no room for maneuver at all?"

There's no room for maneuver!

Lin Yi was resolute and gave Liu Guoquan two options: either obey me absolutely and ensure that things go smoothly during the team-up period, or seek the support of Hua Canghai and Zhang Dongfeng and fight me, and I will blow you all up!