Nominal: Hou Liangping blocking the door? He was slapped away!

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In a government staff residential compound located within the Second Ring Road of Beijing.

The night was deep, and the cold wind howled outside the window, but the room was warm and cozy.

"The appointment document from the Organization Department in Handong has been sent over. I will report to Jingzhou next week to serve as the head of Hexi District."

He Xia brought over a plate of sliced ​​fruit, her voice filled with joy, but a hint of worry lurked in her brows.

She was wearing a casual cotton nightgown, her long, smooth hair draped over her shoulders, and her face was bare, yet she still couldn't hide the gentleness and intellect unique to women from Jiangnan.

Sitting opposite her, Shen Zhong simply watched her quietly.

The woman before him was his wife.

He is a time traveler, a former elite soldier who crawled out of a pile of corpses in his previous life. An accident transported him to the world of "In the Name of the People," where he became a soldier with the same name.

The original owner had just returned from the blood-and-fire border battlefield, boasting a terrifying record of single-handedly annihilating hundreds of enemies and earning more than a dozen first-class merits. Carrying an indelible aura of murderous intent, he returned to his long-lost home.

"What's wrong? You seem unhappy?"

Shen Zhong picked up a piece of apple, his deep voice carrying a soothing power.

His gaze calmly fell on his wife's face, and the subtle, fleeting sorrow did not escape his eyes.

He Xia forced a smile and shook her head: "It's nothing, I just feel uneasy. There are too many people eyeing that position in Jingzhou, and each of them has a powerful background. I'm just someone without any connections..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Zhong already understood.

This is the officialdom.

Invisible confrontations can sometimes be more deadly than battlefields.

As a time traveler, he certainly knew what "Handong" and "Jingzhou" meant; they were a cutthroat arena of fame and fortune with a dense network of relationships.

He Xia got to where she is today entirely through her own abilities and achievements, without any factional background.

She was like a lonely chess piece, seemingly glamorous, but in reality, she could be cleared off the board at any moment by a powerful figure outside the game.

"I'm back, and no one can touch you."

Shen Zhong's words were few, but they were firm and resolute.

He disliked so-called power struggles and games. In his previous life, any conspiracy that stood in his way would be torn apart by him in the most direct and violent way.

Truth lies only within the range of cannons.

Fist is the ultimate deciding factor.

Hearing her husband's domineering yet reassuring words, He Xia felt a warmth in her heart, and the worry on her face dissipated considerably.

Just as she was about to say something, a rough and urgent knocking sounded without warning throughout the entire hallway.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

The sound wasn't like knocking; it was more like pounding on the door with a fist, full of impatience and rudeness.

He Xia's expression changed instantly.

At this time and in this manner, it is by no means a visit made in good faith.

Shen Zhong frowned slightly, and the fierceness that had just been suppressed by Wen Qing began to quietly gather in his deep eyes.

He gestured to his wife not to move, then got up and went behind the door.

"Who?"

A haughty and loud voice came from outside the door, carrying a condescending interrogation tone.

"Open the door! We are from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate! We are here on official business!"

As the voice spoke, a work ID was pushed through the peephole, clearly showing the three characters "Hou Liangping" and a sharply defined face.

Shen Zhong's pupils contracted slightly.

Hou Liangping?

He showed up so quickly.

Moreover, it was done by visiting the home to "perform official duties".

In a flash, all the information in Shen Zhong's mind came together: his wife was about to be transferred to the position of district chief of Jingzhou District in Wuhan; other forces were eyeing the position; Hou Liangping from the Anti-Corruption Bureau was blocking his door late at night...

This is no coincidence!

This is a political attack targeting He Xia!

Someone wanted to drag her down with the "assistance in the investigation" tactic before she took office, so that even if no evidence was found in the end, her promotion would still be affected.

What a ruthless means!

Shen Zhong didn't open the door immediately. He turned to look at his wife, who looked panicked, and gently comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

After saying that, he slowly opened the door.

Outside the door stood four or five men in suits, led by Hou Liangping.

Hou Liangping, with short hair and sharp eyes, frowned when he saw that it was a man who opened the door. He asked in a firm tone, "Who are you? Where is He Xia?"

His gaze bypassed Shen Zhong and went directly to He Xia inside the room. He showed his identification and raised his voice.

"Comrade He Xia, we are from the Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. I am Hou Liangping, the director of the Investigation Division. We need your assistance in investigating a case. Please come with us immediately!"

His words left no room for negotiation; they were entirely in a commanding tone.

He Xia had never seen anything like this before. Her face turned pale and her body trembled slightly.

"Assisting with an investigation? What case?"

"You'll know when we get there. Now, please cooperate!" Hou Liangping said, and tried to squeeze through the door.

However, a large, iron-like hand blocked his way.

It is heavy.

"Do you have a search warrant or an arrest warrant? Are you trying to force your way in? Why should I go with you?" Shen Zhong stood at the door, his figure as solid as a mountain, firmly protecting He Xia behind him.

His eyes were terrifyingly cold, as if he were looking at a dead man.

Hou Liangping's heart skipped a beat when he saw that gaze, and a strange chill rose up his spine.

He sized up Shen Zhong, noticing his ordinary home clothes, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

"You're her husband? I'm warning you, we're on official business. You should know the consequences of obstructing official duties! Don't jeopardize your future for your wife!"

Seeing this, one of his subordinates immediately stepped forward and reached out to pull He Xia away.

"Comrade He Xia, please!"

Before his hand could even touch He Xia's clothes, Shen Zhong's icy gaze swept over her.

What kind of eyes were those!

There was no anger, no threat, only deathly silence.

It was as if a colossal beast from the abyss had opened its eyes, and the terrifying killing intent contained within them caused the subordinate's body to freeze instantly, his outstretched hand to stop in mid-air, and a layer of cold sweat to instantly appear on his forehead.

He felt that if he dared to move even slightly, the man in front of him would tear him to pieces on the spot!

The atmosphere froze instantly.

Hou Liangping's face turned extremely ugly. He hadn't expected that an ordinary veteran would dare to be so tough.

In his view, this was simply like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

He sneered, his tone becoming even more threatening.

"It seems you won't learn your lesson until you're faced with the truth! He Xia, I'm giving you one last chance! Will you leave on your own, or will we 'invite' you out? Think it through carefully. Once we take coercive measures, your political career will be over!"

His words were piercing, each one striking precisely at He Xia's most vulnerable spot.

He Xia's political career was the culmination of half a lifetime of hard work.

Shen Zhong held his wife's slightly trembling hand in his palm, and that familiar, reassuring warmth was transmitted to her.

He looked at Hou Liangping, who was hailed as the "embodiment of justice" in the original work, but whose face was now incredibly ugly.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau and the assistance in investigations are nothing more than a sharp knife in the hands of certain people, used to eliminate dissidents and install cronies!

His wife, He Xia, was a victim of this knife!

Shen Zhong laughed, a chilling, icy laugh.

He slowly raised his head, looked directly at Hou Liangping, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"investigation?"

"I think you're here to die!"