With a cold snort, Chen Bin imdiately understood the reasoning behind it.
Gan Qiu was about to fall from power, and Zang Xingke was evidently aware of the danger.
He definitely intended to feign illness to retire early and achieve self-preservation.
Turning his head towards Quan Luochi, Chen Bin asked, "How many years have you been the dean here?"
Suppressing his excitent, Quan Luochi replied.
"Almost five years now."
"Do you plan to continue working at the hospital, or do you want a change of scenery?"
"I've spent most of my life in the hospital and would really like a change."
"The term of the director of the Municipal Health Bureau is about to end, prepare yourself to take over when the ti cos."
Upon hearing this, Quan Luochi nodded repeatedly.
"Alright, thank you, Secretary Chen, for your support!"
Back at the municipal party committee office, Chen Bin imdiately called Liao Jiangming to discuss the plan to deal with Zang Xingke.
That afternoon, Zang Xingke indeed knocked on the office door.
"Secretary Chen, I'm here to ask for a leave."
Chen Bin glanced at the bag in the other's hand and asked, "What's the matter?"
"I want to go to the Imperial Capital for dical treatnt."
As he spoke, Zang Xingke offered the parcel with both hands.
After looking through it, Chen Bin murmured.
"How did it beco so severe? I thought you seed fine recently."
Zang Xingke sighed, his face looking grim.
"Actually, I haven't been feeling any discomfort, just so unease a while ago. After a hospital check-up, they discovered I have colon cancer."
"That's indeed serious. I know the deputy dean of Yanxi University Affiliated First Hospital, why not let her arrange a check-up for you? After all, it's the best hospital in the province, and what if the diagnosis in Tianhe was wrong?"
Seeing Chen Bin pick up his phone, Zang Xingke quickly gestured with his hand.
"No need for such trouble, I have acquaintances in the Imperial Capital, and it's already arranged."
"Colon cancer is a major illness, it's always wise to get checked at multiple places."
As the words fell, Chen Bin dialed a number.
"Dean Yuan, a friend of mine was diagnosed with colon cancer, but I suspect it might be a misdiagnosis, could you arrange sothing? Yes, alright, thank you."
Hearing Chen Bin had already made the call, Zang Xingke frowned, feeling a rush of anxiety.
After putting away his phone, the forr took out so paper and a pen, writing down a string of numbers.
"Don't eat tomorrow morning, call this number when you arrive, and ntion my na, she'll arrange for your examination."
Zang Xingke took the note with both hands, forcing a smile.
"I'm really grateful, Secretary Chen. I only ca to ask for leave, but ended up causing you trouble."
"No trouble at all, it's just a call. Previously, Mayor Gan was diagnosed with a heart problem, but it turned out to be a misdiagnosis. For your safety, I still think you should get checked at a major hospital."
Leaving Chen Bin's office, Zang Xingke felt increasingly uneasy.
He crumpled Chen Bin's note into a ball and casually tossed it on the ground before driving ho.
Sitting on the sofa silently smoking until the ashtray was full, he finally took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Get a ticket to the Imperial Capital or Shanghai, as soon as possible!"
Shortly thereafter, the phone rang, and the other party inford him the ticket was booked, destined for Shanghai.
He didn't say a word, just hung up the phone.
With a hat and sunglasses on, he grabbed his suitcase and left.
Downstairs in the neighborhood, he hailed a taxi with a wave.
After placing the suitcase in the trunk, Zang Xingke had just settled into the back seat.
When two n suddenly got in from both sides, pinning him between them.
He instantly sensed trouble and shouted out.
"Who are you? I was the first to get in this taxi!"
The man on the right replied, "We are from the Provincial Disciplinary Inspection Commission, and we need to take Mayor Zang back for so inquiries."
These words almost scared Zang Xingke out of his wits.
He struggled frantically, "How can you prove you're from the Provincial Disciplinary Inspection Commission? Get out of the car now, or I'll call the police!"
The man on the left tightly gripped his arm, replying, "Mayor Zang, you'd better cooperate with our work. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good if soone got hurt."
Seeing no way to break free, Zang Xingke could only sigh.
Simultaneously, the taxi sped off in a certain direction.
After work in the evening, Bao Shanshan was just about to return to her rented apartnt when she received a call from her father, Bao Chili.
"Shanshan, co ho tonight, sothing big has happened!"
Since Bao Shanshan moved out, she rarely contacted her family, only sharing updates with Bao Chili occasionally.
This ti, if it's said to be a big deal, it certainly wouldn't be trivial.
"Alright, I'll head ho right away."
Back at ho, Bao Shanshan noticed Bao Chili didn't look well, and imdiately asked.
"Dad, what's going on?"
Bao Chili answered with exhaustion, "I'm fine, but your mom and brother are in big trouble!"
Bao Shanshan's heart skipped a beat in fear, "What happened to them?"
"They're both involved in a pyramid sche now."
"Pyramid sche? How could it happen?!"
"Tianci said Chen Bin started a secret project in Tianhe to benefit the people, requiring public investnt. I felt sothing was wrong back then and told him not to get involved. Unexpectedly, he went ahead and even dragged your mom into it."
Already having a poor impression of Bao Tianci, Bao Shanshan was even angrier upon hearing this.
"How could Tianci do this? Isn't being honest and upright enough? Why engage in such ssy matters."
"Actually, Tianci had doubts at the ti, but it was introduced by Gou Xiaotian, and he believed it."
"Gou Xiaotian?"
Bam!
Bao Shanshan slamd her fist on the table in anger.
"She's too much! As a governnt official, she's engaged in illegal activities. I treated her as a good friend all along, never thought she would sche against my brother."
As she spoke, she took out her phone, intending to call Gou Xiaotian.
But Bao Chili stopped her, "There's no point in confronting her now. You should report this to Chen Bin and find a way to get your mom and Tianci out and clear their nas."
Nodding, Bao Shanshan felt that made sense.
The last ti she concealed sothing, she was overlooked by Chen Bin for a long while.
She couldn't endure that kind of loneliness anymore.
"Alright, I'll go now."
With those words, Bao Shanshan didn't think twice, quickly driving to the Municipal Party Committee No. 1 Courtyard after descending the stairs.
anwhile, Chen Bin was receiving a report in his study.
"Zang Xingke was apprehended while attempting to flee. He's currently being interrogated; it won't be long before he confesses everything."
"Alright, proceed then."
After ending the call, Chen Bin contacted Liao Jiangming.
"Don't disclose Zang Xingke's matter publicly for now. I want to observe Gan Qiu's reaction; there might be more revelations."
The latter replied, "Alright. But you must keep an eye on him, ensure he doesn't escape."
"Don't worry, I've got it under control."
As Chen Bin put away his phone, Bao Shanshan arrived.
"Secretary Chen, there's sothing urgent I must report to you..."
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