Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 795: 791 The Conspiracy to Rebel

Chapter 795: Chapter 791 The Conspiracy to Rebel

“Director Ye has returned,” Wang Xianzhong said to Miao Jian in a solemn tone.

Hearing this, Miao Jian’s expression lit up with joy as he exclaimed, “Haha, that’s great!”

Wang Xianzhong frowned and asked, “Are you really that happy?”

“Why shouldn’t I be?” Miao Jian retorted, “With Director Ye back, we won’t have to be pushed around by Director Zhao like slaves anymore.”

Wang Xianzhong pursed his lips and said, “Have you forgotten what we’ve been doing all this time? Ye Fan isn’t someone easy to talk to. Remember Chen Kunfei who opposed him? He’s still in prison.”

Miao Jian’s smile faded.

“Scared now, are you?” Wang Xianzhong continued, “Now you and I are in the same boat. We’d better think of something fast. Otherwise, we’re definitely going to be dealt with by Ye Fan.”

“Really?” Miao Jian suddenly sneered, “I’m not in the same boat as you. I haven’t done anything to betray Director Ye.”

“Just because you say so?” Wang Xianzhong’s face darkened as he replied, “Don’t forget our initial agreement. Don’t think you can deceive Ye Fan.”

Miao Jian stepped back, putting distance between him and Wang Xianzhong, and said, “You did come to me with a proposal, and I agreed not to take sides in your feud with Xu Xiangli, that’s all. But you seem to have forgotten, Xu Xiangli isn’t Director Ye. As long as I don’t get involved in your feud, whether I support Xu Xiangli or not, I’m not wrong.”

“You!” Wang Xianzhong trembled with anger, “You’re so insidious! You contribute nothing and profit from others’ efforts.”

Miao Jian shook his head and said, “Don’t pin your own scheming on me. Director Ye promoted me, and I naturally know to be grateful. My relationship with Xu Xiangli is irrelevant, not attacking her or helping her is perfectly justified. Everyone wants to climb up, but the key is to focus on one’s duties. I merely choose not to get involved in your irrelevant conflicts with Xu.”

“Holding me up for so long, I need to hurry back and see Director Ye,” Miao Jian said, then turned and strode away.

Wang Xianzhong stayed where he was, furious, resentful, and regretful, letting out a bitter laugh to the sky.

Hearing how definitively Miao Jian had distanced himself, Wang Xianzhong was left alone awaiting Ye Fan’s reckoning.

After standing dumbfounded for half an hour, Wang Xianzhong gathered his spirits again.

“Ye Fan isn’t so frightening,” he told himself, “He’s young and has only worked at the police station for a few months, then been away for several more. His foundation is unstable, many don’t respect him. Plus, Director Zhao has major issues with him, always undermining him. Why don’t I seek a way through Director Zhao? Right, the Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department, Fan Feipeng, doesn’t get along with him either. Maybe I could take him down now that he’s just returned!”

After pondering for a while, he concluded that approaching Zhao Lina directly wouldn’t work due to his lower rank, so he decided to contact Fan Feipeng first.

With that thought in mind, he immediately took out his cellphone, scrolled to Fan Feipeng’s number, and made the call.

The call connected after a few rings.

Wang Xianzhong immediately put on a smiling tone and said, “Hehe, Captain Fan, hello. This is Wang Xianzhong.”

“Oh, it’s you. What do you need?” Fan Feipeng asked indifferently. He wasn’t in a good mood because Ye Fan had returned.

Besides hating Ye Fan, the main reason was that including himself, several deputy directors thought Ye Fan wouldn’t be able to return and were eyeing his position, eager to take it over.

Wang Xianzhong said with a fawning smile, “It’s almost noon, I was thinking of inviting you, Captain Fan, for a meal. I wonder if you could honor me with your presence?”

“This…” Fan Feipeng hesitated for a moment, then burst into laughter. “Haha, no problem.”

He suddenly remembered that during the months Ye Fan was away, there had been some infighting in the public security team. Wang Xianzhong, the first deputy captain, did not accept Xu Xiangli as the head of the public security team. Just after Ye Fan had returned, Wang Xianzhong sought him out, probably because he was afraid of Ye Fan. If he could get something out of Wang Xianzhong, perhaps it could be used to bring Ye Fan down. Of course, he was happy to oblige.

Next, the two arranged a place to meet for the meal.

At twelve noon, Wang Xianzhong and Fan Feipeng sat in a private room of the appointed restaurant.

After the food and drinks were served, the door was locked from the inside, and Wang Xianzhong courteously toasted Fan Feipeng.

After eating a few bites, Wang Xianzhong said, “Captain Fan, it’s been what, over half a year since we last sat down to eat together?”

“Uh, about that,” Fan Feipeng took a sip of his drink and said, “Previously, the criminal investigation team and the public security team often dined together. Unfortunately, after someone arrived, what should have been a close and collaborative relationship between the two teams became estranged.”

“Exactly,” Wang Xianzhong said immediately, “Sometimes I want to gather with the brothers from the criminal investigation team, but I always have to be cautious.”

After indirectly complaining about Ye Fan for three or four minutes, Wang Xianzhong finally sighed openly, “I won’t lie to you, Captain Fan, my situation isn’t great.”

“Oh? Why’s that? Director Ye is back. Your public security team should have more confidence,” Fan Feipeng knowingly asked.

Wang Xianzhong gave a bitter smile. “The one with more confidence is Xu Xiangli, not me. For all I know, I might be demoted.”

“That can’t be true. You haven’t made any mistakes, have you?” Fan Feipeng continued to feign ignorance.

Wang Xianzhong said, “I haven’t messed up in my work, but I’ve offended Xu Xiangli these past few months. Now that Director Ye is back, Xu Xiangli, with Director Ye backing her, is definitely going to target me. Director Ye will definitely side with Xu Xiangli.”

“Oh. I see. Well, I did occasionally hear about some issues in your public security team,” Fan Feipeng chuckled. “Xu Xiangli really isn’t your equal in any way. She just lucked out by getting close to Director Ye. It’s only natural for you not to accept her.”

“Exactly!” Wang Xianzhong felt like he had found a kindred spirit, “That Xu Xiangli is utterly useless. She was just a civil servant handling household registrations, a woman who knows nothing about public security management. If it weren’t for Miao Jian and me helping her, she wouldn’t be able to do anything! It’s only because she’s somewhat attractive and got close to Director Ye that she gained favor!”

Fan Feipeng kept a mild smile on his face until he heard Wang Xianzhong say Xu Xiangli used her femininity to get promoted by Ye Fan. His expression then changed immediately, asking, “Is Director Ye very close to Xu Xiangli?”

“Very close,” Wang Xianzhong confirmed. “When Director Ye first moved into the office dormitory, all the furniture, appliances, and bedding were personally arranged by Xu Xiangli. Also, Xu Xiangli often took advantage of reporting work to frequently visit Director Ye’s office.”

“Oh…” Fan Feipeng nodded his head slowly, guessing, “Director Ye is so young, full of vigor, and Xu Xiangli is quite attractive. Do you think it’s possible…”

He paused there, looking at Wang Xianzhong, his implication clear.

Wang Xianzhong pondered and his heart began to race: If there was indeed something going on, just reporting it could, given Chief Zhao’s attitude toward Ye Fan, perhaps bring Ye Fan down.