The matter ca too suddenly, so much so that Wang Zhanting did not take any asures before watching the power slip away from his grasp. He looked at the person in front of him with an untrusting gaze, while those who once followed him, offering advice or pretending to obey, had vanished without a trace.
Those loyal subordinates were either found guilty after investigation in just a few days or were transferred to other regions for so reason, ostensibly as a promotion but actually stripping the city's power. The seemingly valid reasons and the docunts issued by the central governnt left Wang Zhanting speechless, without even an excuse to refute.
The internal announcent board still carried an order about him, stating that due to Wang Zhantian's involvent in illegal activities, he was temporarily confined at ho, awaiting trial before returning to his position, which was supposedly to avoid suspicion. It sounded good, claiming it was a asure taken to ensure judicial fairness due to close family ties. But on the other hand, it was actually isolating him, making it uncertain when he could return.
Everyone passing by Wang Zhanting treaded carefully, afraid of accidentally stepping on this landmine and getting caught up in the scandal. Nobody wanted to get involved now. Who in the city isn't aware of the Wang Family's disgrace? Not to ntion the reasons, even the act of hiring a hitman was already a serious cri, especially since the target was Hua Muyun, which indeed was a reckless move.
Although the Wang Family was the leader among Yanjing's four major families, especially during Fatty Wang's ti in power, where he handled affairs adeptly and garnered respect from both legal and criminal sectors. But ever since the illegal business was exposed due to soone's scheming, the reputation suffered, although the relationships remained intact and did not affect the overall situation.
In contrast, the Hua Family was far inferior to the Wang Family in this regard, unable to surpass the Wang Family in business for years, only resigning themselves to second place. Now that they've seized the opportunity, the overt and covert battles between the Hua and Wang families should co to an end.
At this mont, nobody dared to speak on behalf of the Wang Family; for those at the top, having two such forces present is a good thing, as they keep each other in check. Now, watching as one side diminishes, the other will inevitably rise to support the entire scene. Excessive indulgence can also lead to trouble, so the Wang Family might not completely be finished.
Wang Zhanting stood before the announcent board for about ten minutes, knowing that people behind him might be pointing fingers—when misfortune strikes, there are bound to be petty individuals.
Carrying his briefcase, he headed towards Hua Muyun's office. Having been in the political scene for years, it's impossible without so protection from above. Everyone knows the Xiao Family supports the Hua Family, and with such a strong backing, even more figures like Wang Zhanting aren't that intimidating, although they are wealthy and powerful, it doesn't matter without top-tier support.
He pushed open Hua Muyun's office door, but the secretary stationed outside couldn't stop him. The secretary looked at the leader still inside having a eting with a face full of grievance.
"You may go now," Hua Muyun instructed the secretary calmly, only revealing his true emotions after the higher-ups issued a secret order. The previous friendliness was rely waiting for an opportunity. The arrogant are not that scary, just pitiable; those who fail to understand their position and situation are foolish, so he had no need to hide his disgust towards Wang Zhanting. "Minister Wang should have seen the ssage on the announcent board. It's not appropriate for you to barge in now as we are currently holding a eting to discuss this case. You should perhaps step away, things can be discussed later."
Wang Zhanting glanced around the room; he recognized a few people, and another appeared young, presumably prosecutor Guang Lingyi, a notoriously difficult personality. Any case handed over to him, even the dead can be claid alive, black only gets darker.
He specialized in taking on only those cases which deserved heavy sentencing, he would scrutinize wrongful convictions until the truth erged. His investigation thods were extraordinarily peculiar; almost nobody had t him before a trial. His mystery was one of his characteristics, many significant figures fell due to his unconventional thods, causing Wang Zhanting's pupils to constrict as if he was already prey under surveillance.
At this ti, he noticed Wu Mian was also present and recalled what he said at the police station that day. Previously considered instigative words now perhaps provided him with a good path. It was genuinely hard to say where this director stood, as neutral individuals were characters he always despised.
"I won't take up much of your ti, just ten minutes," Wang Zhanting stood there, fighting for ti given his circumstances. Before the case is defined, his movents are limited. If Guang Lingyi doesn't nod, he might still have a chance to rise again.
"What do others think?" Hua Muyun turned to inquire amongst those in the eting.
"Secretary Hua, how about taking a break, while we continue our discussion? What do you think?" The speaker was Guang Lingyi, it's rare for him to speak on behalf of soone, having nearly filled his lap with dossiers, it felt quite overwhelming.
"Alright, let's have everyone head to my break room, enjoy so tea and snacks; today's eting will be lengthy, I hope everyone is ntally prepared." With Guang Lingyi speaking up, Hua Muyun raised no objections, letting Secretary Luo lead the group to his break room, leaving the office for him and Wang Zhanting alone.
"Now that nobody else is here, Minister Wang, speak freely, don't waste others' ti" Hua Muyun maintained his position, orderly reviewing evidence sorted over the past few days. Articles were spread across the coffee table carelessly; he wasn't afraid Wang Zhanting would see its contents, as it will be presented in court eventually.
"Secretary Hua, I think there might be so misunderstandings in this matter," Wang Zhanting took a deep breath, placing his briefcase on the coffee table, pressing down on a pile of docunts. Hua Muyun glanced at the position but said nothing.
"Minister Wang, if you are only here to exonerate the Wang Clan, I believe these ten minutes are entirely unnecessary. You should be correcting your attitude now, not finding reasons and excuses contrary to the facts here. I know you have soone above, but face the evidence, you should learn to focus on facts."
"If it was instructed by my elder brother, I would definitely not intervene. However, I hope Secretary Hua can spare the other mbers of the Wang family for the sake of our years of association." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit qidian to vote for recomndation tickets, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation.)
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