Liao Changwei's unusual reaction startled Zhao Dongwen.
If the person in front of him wasn't Liao Changwei, Zhao Dongwen would have cursed.
What was all the fuss about? Just mentioning a name?
Mayor Liao, I'm talking about Xia Feng, the one who recently attended the medical exchange conference in the United States. Zhao Dongwen, thinking he hadn't been clear enough, reiterated.
M-immediately stop the investigation. Liao Changwei shouted anxiously.
Xia Feng.
That was Xia Feng. He was someone who joked around with Elder Huang. The last time Elder Huang and Elder Li came to Modu for inspection, they stayed at Xia Feng's house.
He, Liao Changwei, had the honor of entering once, and such a scene was rare in a lifetime.
Wh-why is this, Mayor Liao? Zhao Dongwen was completely confused.
In fact, what Mayor Liao said was somewhat inexplicable.
Zhao Dongwen, also from a police background, had exceptional observational skills. When Xia Feng's name was mentioned, Liao Changwei's tone was clearly off.
It could even be said that he was somewhat panicked.
Yes, exactly, panic. A deputy mayor of Modu, and one with real power, was extremely panicked about a professor who taught at a school.
This made Zhao Dongwen find it very bizarre. But how could he dare to question his superior? He only asked symbolically why the investigation was being terminated.
After all, this matter fell under his purview, and he could ask.
Regardless of the reason or the outcome, all investigations concerning Professor Xia must stop. Do not even inquire about it. This is an order and will be the highest directive.
Liao Changwei directly issued his unquestionable command.
Even if he had to be a dictator this time, he just couldn't continue investigating Xia Feng.
Mayor Liao, then how do we explain this to the foreign investors from Japan?
Zhao Dongwen didn't dare to ask why the investigation into Xia Feng was being stopped, so he could only ask how to explain it to the Japanese foreign investors.
After all, explaining to the Japanese foreign investors was his responsibility, and if he didn't handle it well, it would have consequences.
Explain nothing. If they're missing, they're missing. Just find some excuse to fob them off. Liao Changwei completely abandoned the investigation.
He wasn't stupid. These people were clearly after Xia Feng.
If it weren't for Xia Feng, Liao Changwei wouldn't have thought so far ahead. These people didn't disappear earlier or later, but disappeared right after meeting Xia Feng. There must be a deep connection.
Since he was certain that the disappearance of the Japanese people was related to Xia Feng, why would he continue the investigation?
Explain nothing.
Zhao Dongwen was awkward and didn't know how to respond.
It was the first time he had heard Liao Changwei use such vulgar language.
Mayor Liao, then what should I say? Zhao Dongwen asked after thinking.
Do you still need to ask me about these matters? You don't need to worry about matters above your pay grade. Just do your job properly, and the responsibility won't fall on you.
Liao Changwei looked at Zhao Dongwen and instructed.
Alright, I'll head back to the Municipal Bureau then. Zhao Dongwen nodded dully.
Liao Changwei nodded, signaling Zhao Dongwen that he could leave.
After Zhao Dongwen left, Liao Changwei immediately called Zheng Ming.
Secretary Zheng, I have something to report to you. I'm prepared to ignore the pressure from the Japanese government. Liao Changwei stated his purpose directly.
What do you mean? Zheng Ming asked suspiciously.
The two missing Japanese people went to see Professor Xia Feng yesterday. Liao Changwei said.
Upon hearing this, Zheng Ming understood everything. He deepened his voice and said sternly, China is so vast, it's normal for a couple of Japanese people to get lost sometimes, especially since they're not familiar with the roads. Just reply to them that we are trying our best to find them.
Zheng Ming's words were quite clear: your people are not familiar with the area and got lost, what can I do?
Anyway, we are doing our best to find them. Whether we can find them, or when we find them, we don't have a definite answer.
If you want to drag this out, then just wait and drag it out.
Okay, I understand. Liao Changwei replied.
After they hung up the phone, Liao Changwei reached for the cigarette pack on his desk, took one out, lit it, and took a heavy drag.
He didn't expect the matter to be related to Xia Feng, so it wasn't a problem anymore.
It was likely that these two Japanese people were not good people either. They must have come to China with a purpose. On the surface, they were legitimate businessmen, but who knew what they were plotting behind the scenes?
After Zhao Dongwen returned to the Municipal Bureau, he issued a strange order: withdraw the investigation.
Those who were ready to go all out were bewildered.
They left in good spirits, but why did they return insane?
Did Director Zhao get driven mad by Mayor Liao?
Highly possible.
This was everyone's first reaction.
Director Zhao, you said to withdraw the investigation? Did we hear wrong, or did Director Zhao not make himself clear? Lei Peng asked bravely.
Everyone had just received instructions that the case must be solved today, and an explanation must be given to others. Director Zhao's change of heart after visiting Mayor Liao was completely unreasonable.
I repeat, withdraw the investigation. Those who are on leave can take their leave, and those who are working can continue working. Don't waste manpower for two Japanese people. Zhao Dongwen slapped the table and said it again.
This time, everyone understood. It meant they wouldn't bother anymore.
Yes, Director Zhao. Everyone responded excitedly.
It was originally a thorny issue, and they might have been criticized. Now that it was over, everyone was happy.
As for the reason, that was not something they needed to worry about.
Director Zhao must have received new instructions from Mayor Liao.
Those who were prepared for a tough battle were now relieved.
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Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan discussed it and decided to call Xia Feng.
After all, the police had come looking for them, and the matter could be big or small. It would be bad if it had any impact on Teacher Xia.
Teacher Xia, this is Yun Yan. Yun Yan called and said sweetly.
Luo Hanxiang leaned close to Yun Yan's ear to eavesdrop.
What's wrong? Xia Feng asked.
The police came to the academy looking for us today and asked for your phone number. We didn't give it to them. Yun Yan said truthfully.
Xia Feng understood immediately.
It must be about the two Japanese people.
There are monitors all over the academy now, so it's not difficult to investigate.
Don't worry about it, it's fine. Did they give you any trouble? Xia Feng inquired.
Not really, they just asked some detailed questions. Yun Yan said.
Good, continue attending classes with peace of mind. Don't overthink it. Xia Feng specially comforted them, fearing they would worry.
Got it, thank you, Teacher Xia. It's good that nothing happened. Teacher Xia, goodbye. Yun Yan shouted and hung up the phone with Xia Feng.
Teacher Xia said it's fine, yay! ✌ Yun Yan looked at Luo Hanxiang and playfully made a triumphant gesture.