"How is it going?"
In the inspection team's office, the chief secretary asked in a low voice:
"Lord Gu's orders are to dig deep, dig ticulously. We can't let a single clue slip by. We must root out the corrupt elents hidden among us, leaving only those who truly serve the people of East Sea City."
Although the aning was the sa, he phrased it beautifully. The inspection team leader understood imdiately and said with a smile:
"Of course. Half a month ago, the leadership of East Sea City underwent a major reshuffle. This Ji Bochang was the only one whose position didn't change. Furthermore, he's a very jealous person who filed a false report against his superiors. Such behavior ans he must have so problems."
After a pause, the young inspection team leader added with another smile:
"I've already had my n start making inquiries. We will, without a doubt, find sothing on Ji Bochang..."
Before he could finish, a mber of the inspection team hurried in to report:
"We found sothing!"
"Oh?" Both the team leader and the chief secretary looked over. The team mber quickly said, "We just questioned so mbers of the Inspectorate and actually found a few leads!"
He took a breath and continued:
"Over a month ago, Ji Bochang broke regulations to hire a clerical worker. According to his file, the man's na is Zheng Shan. He used to be a butcher..."
He paused and broke into a grin:
"And so Inspectorate employees have also reported to us that Zheng Shan is illiterate—can't recognize more than a few words. Yet, not only does he hold a clerical position, but he also seems to receive special treatnt from Ji Bochang on a daily basis."
The inspection team leader and the chief secretary exchanged a glance, smiles appearing on their faces.
'This wasn't actually a big deal. In fact, it was hardly anything at all...'
'Even if they latched onto it and refused to let go, under normal circumstances, the most Ji Bochang would get is a minor derit. It wouldn't even be enough to get him dismissed from public office. But... all they needed was a pretext.'
"Ahem."
The team leader coughed twice, his expression turning solemn and righteous:
"Given the current situation, it seems Director Ji has likely accepted bribes. If he's even taking bribes from a butcher, who knows what else he's done in secret? Take Ji Bochang into custody. Also, have soone arrest that Zheng Shan. We'll deal with them after the Speaker's inspection is complete!"
"Yes, sir!"
...
"Is everything arranged?" In Shengjing, Li Yutong asked, looking to the side.
"It's all arranged. We've already started building anticipation, and all parties are paying close attention."
Li Yutong nodded slightly, stood up, and said with a smile:
"Good. Then arrange a private jet to East Sea City... and have Du Hongfu escorted along as well."
As he spoke, he drained his teacup in one gulp, a dark glint flashing in his eyes.
'Li Yutong didn't know what that Lu Xuan planned to do, or why he required so much power, but...'
'If Lu Xuan truly was the reincarnation of the Ancient Lu Zi, and had now awakened his Innate Wisdom, then whatever Lu Zi intended to do surely couldn't be anything bad.'
With that thought, Li Yutong looked aside and added:
"Also, tell the dia the true reason for the visit to East Sea City. Have them publicize it well."
The secretary nodded and asked respectfully:
"Your Excellency, I'll send out the notice right away... The true reason is?"
"A visit to Lu Zi," Li Yutong said calmly. "Lu Zi, one of the Ancient Sons from a hundred thousand years ago. Go ahead and release the confird details of his deeds to the public. Let everyone know."
The secretary first nodded out of habit, then his expression suddenly froze.
'The... Lu Zi from a hundred thousand years ago??'
'An Ancient Virtuous One?!'
He sucked in a sharp breath.
...
"Co, co, have so tea, have so tea!"
Butcher Zheng chuckled as he placed two cups of steaming hot tea on the table, saying:
"Old Chen gave this the other day. Said it's top-quality green tea, a real treasure!"
Lu Xuan smiled and nodded. Old Zhu, sitting beside him, did the sa, but inwardly he was starting to feel puzzled. 'Why is Venerable Fusheng being so kind to two mortals?'
He looked at Butcher Zheng and Sister Zheng again and again. 'Hmm, I can confirm it. They're definitely just two mortals, right?'
'Could they also be great Ancient Immortals and Buddhas who have erged from Reincarnation and been reborn here?'
Just as these thoughts were running through Old Zhu's mind, Sister Zheng shot a glare at Butcher Zheng before smiling and saying:
"Xiaoxuan, you haven't been back for about two months... Is Langya University on break?"
As she spoke, she gave Old Zhu a polite smile. Although she was curious about who this portly old man was to Xiaoxuan, she didn't ask directly, knowing it wouldn't be very polite.
"It's not a break, exactly. It's just a special situation..."
Saying this, Lu Xuan took a sip of the green tea. As he savored the fragrance that filled his mouth, he remarked with so surprise:
"This really is good tea. Uncle Chen is so generous!"
"That's all thanks to you!"
Sister Zheng said with a broad smile:
"Director Ji knows we're acquainted with you, so he looked out for us a little. He got Old Zheng a clerical job at the Inspectorate... The neighbors even brought over lots of congratulatory gifts!"
Saying this, she glanced sideways at Butcher Zheng and added:
"It's just that Old Zheng is a complete rustic. How could he understand any of that office work? He cos ho every day complaining to , saying he'd rather be back at the old market selling pork..."
"What do you an, a rustic?" Butcher Zheng grumbled. "I've been reading books lately, haven't I? I've learned a lot of new words. Besides, I've been involved in a lot of the Inspectorate's affairs..."
Lu Xuan smiled gently and asked:
"Director Ji... A few months ago, before I went to Langya City, Director Ji told he was planning to resign. I didn't expect him to still be the head of the Inspectorate."
"There was no one else at the Inspectorate who could take over, so Director Ji just stayed on."
As he said this, Butcher Zheng seed to rember sothing and slapped his forehead:
"But now Director Ji's in so serious trouble... He's been suspended!"
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