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

"Mayor, to put it simply, I am Zhang Peng's superior. The reason Zhang Peng has this problem is because I failed to manage him properly, so I also bear some responsibility."

Wang Xiao heard the sarcasm in Lin Yi's words and realized that Lin Yi was determined to deal with him. He made up an excuse and replied, "Mayor, then you're busy."

After speaking, Wang Xiao saw Lin Yi nod, then got up and left.

The moment he turned around, Wang Xiao's expression changed instantly, like a chameleon. There was no fawning smile, no pleading or flattery, but instead a face full of resentment!

Since joining the He family faction, his career has been smooth sailing, rising to the rank of director-general. In Shenzhen, he can be said to have the power to do whatever he wants, and he has never bowed his head to anyone outside the He family camp.

This time, in order to apologize to Lin Yi, he specifically begged Zhou Xingwen and finally got Zhou Xingwen's permission.

Under these circumstances, Lin Yi refused his apology, and one can imagine how he felt.

Wang Xiao returned to his office with a gloomy expression and immediately dialed Zhou Xingwen's number: "Governor Zhou, is this a convenient time for you?"

"You said."

“Governor Zhou, I just went to Lin Yi and apologized to him, but he refused to accept it. It seems he is determined to take action. What should I do?” Wang Xiao first explained the situation and then asked for instructions.

“Take good care of Pengcheng’s team, play along with him, and the governor and I will support you from behind.”

Zhou Xingwen gave instructions to have Wang Xiao lead the members of the Pengcheng He Family Gang to fight Lin Yi.

Although he knew it was a very dangerous thing, the elders of the He family had given orders that they were not allowed to back down and that they should find a way to get the provincial party secretary, Guo Kaiping, to step in—an order they could not refuse!

Moreover, they also knew that even if they backed down, Lin Yi might not let them go!

Therefore, after receiving a call from Wang Xiao and learning that Wang Xiao was considering backing down, he specifically discussed the matter with Governor Liu Zhong. On the surface, he agreed to Wang Xiao bowing his head and apologizing, but in reality, he was using a strategy of retreat as a means of advancement.

Because both he and Liu Zhong judged that, given Lin Yi's style of doing things, there was absolutely no way he would let Wang Xiao go!

As long as Lin Yi refuses to let Wang Xiao admit his mistake, Wang Xiao will completely give up his illusions and will chase after Lin Yi like a mad dog driven to the brink of despair, fighting Lin Yi to the death!

By retreating in order to advance, Wang Xiao and the Pengcheng He family gang can fully unleash their strongest fighting power, thereby throwing Pengcheng into chaos.

If Shenzhen falls into chaos, eastern Guangdong will follow suit. If eastern Guangdong falls into chaos, Provincial Party Secretary Guo Kaiping will definitely not be able to sit still and will have no choice but to step in.

In this way, they completed the He family's mission.

Whether Guo Kaiping sides with the He family after leaving the scene, and what the final outcome will be, is not something they should be concerned with.

Because the real battlefield is never below – eastern Guangdong is just the front line!

"Yes, Governor Zhou!"

Wang Xiao understood Zhou Xingwen's meaning, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes!

It was just before I was about to leave work.

Chen Mo arrived at Lin Yi's office: "Mayor, I'm here to report for duty."

"Are all the formalities completed?"

Lin Yi stood up and greeted Chen Mo with a smile.

After taking office in Pengcheng, his first instruction to the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee was to transfer Chen Mo to the Pengcheng Municipal Government Office as Deputy Director.

As a city with independent planning status, the Pengcheng Municipal Government Office is at the deputy department level, and Chen Mo, as deputy director, is at the division level.

This was the first person Lin Yi wanted to use after taking office, and he was also Lin Yi's absolute confidant. Naturally, the Municipal Party Committee's Organization Department gave him the green light and handled the matter as a special case.

In addition, Lin Yi also contacted the Organization Department of the Southeast Provincial Committee, and they handled the matter as a special case.

Chen Mo nodded: "Yes, Mayor."

"Chen Mo, you're now the deputy director of the municipal government office, a full-fledged division-level cadre. Are you sure you still want to drive for me? Or maybe you should do some other work?" Lin Yi asked again.

Chen Mo quickly shook his head and said, "Mayor, rank is not important to me, and I can't do any other work. I just want to serve you."

"Alright, then I won't force you."

Lin Yi smiled wryly, then asked, "By the way, how has Xiao Jing been these past two days?"

"Mayor, my sister isn't doing well. She's still unable to get over what happened." Chen Mo's expression darkened as he mentioned his sister.

"You go home and take care of Xiaojing first. After get off work, Kong Zhao and I will go see Xiaojing together."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and then, seeing that Chen Mo was about to say something, he waved his hand and said, "It's settled then. You can go now."

"Yes, Mayor."

Chen Mo had no choice but to swallow back the words he was about to say and turn to leave.

6:30 p.m.

Lin Yi and Kong Zhao arrived at Chen Mo's residence.

As the deputy director of the municipal government office, a division-level cadre, and Lin Yi's driver, Chen Mo was provided with accommodation by the municipal party committee. It was a three-bedroom, two-living-room house, more than 120 square meters.

After Chen Mo officially registered, Chen Jing also moved out of the dormitory and lived with Chen Mo.

When Lin Yi and Kong Zhao met Chen Jing, she was alone in the bedroom, curled up in a corner, staring blankly out the window.

Originally in the prime of her youth, she no longer possessed the vigor and vitality of her peers, but instead gave off a listless and gloomy feeling, with a sallow complexion and poor mental state.

Even when she saw Lin Yi and Kong Zhao, Chen Jing no longer showed the excitement she had when she called Lin Yi to thank him that day; instead, she seemed very depressed.

Seeing this, Lin Yi knew that Chen Jing was deeply mired in the shadow of the rape incident.

This situation is similar to many people who suddenly lose a close relative without being psychologically prepared. At first, they are completely stunned, and only later do they realize the unforgettable pain.

"Chen Mo, Xiao Jing can't get over what happened, she's become depressed." Lin Yi and Kong Zhao left Chen Jing's room and said to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo nodded and said, "Yes, Mayor. Her story has spread throughout her class, her major, and even the school. She's afraid to go to school and doesn't dare to face her former classmates and teachers."

"Here's what we'll do: take her to see a psychologist tomorrow so they can help her. Also, I'll find someone to help Xiaojing transfer schools, to schools in Pengcheng or other parts of eastern Guangdong."

Lin Yi knew that if he wanted Chen Jing to completely get out of the shadows, she had to leave her current environment. So he decided to call Lu Mingrui and ask him to talk to his "uncle," the Minister of Education, to transfer Chen Jing to a school of the same level.

"mayor……"

Chen Mo was deeply moved and wanted to say something, but Lin Yi waved him off.

Lin Yi said to Kong Zhao, "Kong Zhao, according to Xiao Jing, she was raped by Cai Fei at her roommate's birthday party that day. This means that the girl in her room is very likely involved in this. Investigate. If she really was involved, make her pay for her actions!"

"Yes, Mayor!" Kong Zhao accepted the order.

"Jingle Bell--"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kong Zhao's phone rang. He took out his phone, answered it, and his expression changed immediately after hearing the report!

Lin Yi noticed Kong Zhao's unusual behavior and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Mayor, I contacted the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection this afternoon to ask Wang Xiao's secretary, Zhang Peng, for some information. Just now, the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection called to say that Zhang Peng committed suicide by jumping off a building during the evacuation!" Kong Zhao said, his eyes filled with anger.

Even a fool could tell that Zhang Peng's death was not an accident, but a carefully orchestrated scheme to prevent any evidence from being presented and to avoid implicating others, including Wang Xiao!

"It seems our opponent has taken the initiative."

Lin Yi narrowed his eyes and said, word by word, "Kong Zhao, you personally lead the interrogation of Cai Fei. Get him to confess his blood relationship with Wang Xiao as quickly as possible. Then summon Cai Xiaoqin and investigate her! Cai Xiaoqin has been with Wang Xiao for so many years and even gave birth to his son. She must know and be involved in some of Wang Xiao's affairs! Remember, solidify the evidence and leave them no way out!"

"Yes, Mayor!"

Kong Zhao accepted the order once again, his face filled with murderous intent.

The sharp blade is unsheathed.

He wanted to fight for Lin Yi's first battle in Shenzhen, just like he had done before!