The Supreme Wild Young Master
Chapter 274: Tan Yaowei and Secretary Xia Fall from Grace_1

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Tan Yaowei and Secretary Xia Fall from Grace_1

Zhang Xian let out a chuckle but didn’t answer.

San Pao scratched his head and asked, "Brother Xian, why aren’t you saying anything?"

Zhang Xian replied, "You don’t need to worry about these things. Come with me to the municipal bureau and we’ll sort things out."

San Pao looked surprised and said, "Go... go to the municipal bureau?"

Zhang Xian smiled and said, "Don’t worry, if I’m there, they won’t catch you. My word carries more weight than that of the Disciplinary Committee Secretary."

San Pao hesitated, but upon seeing Brother Shao signaling him, he gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement.

Upon arriving at the municipal bureau by car, Zhang Xian directly brought San Pao to Zheng Youhua.

Knowing that San Pao was a criminal who was released by the Disciplinary Committee Secretary, Zheng Youhua was shell-shocked. However, he also felt excited. With San Pao in his hands, the Disciplinary Committee Secretary is as good as dead.

Zhang Xian lit a cigarette and said, "Director Zheng, San Pao is a good guy and he’s already out. You don’t need to put him back in."

Zheng Youhua replied, "Well..."

San Pao, seeing that Zheng Youhua was hesitating, became anxious.

Zhang Xian asked, "What, is there a problem? If there is, I will handle it myself."

"I don’t have the final say in this." Zheng Youhua said, "You better speak with Secretary Qian because this matter is too big for a city bureau director like me to handle."

Zhang Xian curled his lips, "You’re really good at passing the buck."

Zheng Youhua forced a laugh, "Well... I need approval from above, don’t I?"

"Hmm, I will talk to Secretary Qian about this. He has a lot of connections and influence so he should be able to sort it out." Zhang Xian nodded and asked, "Director Zheng, I want to meet with the investigators, ask them a favor. Would that be problematic? I have a plan that requires their involvement. Once successful, the likes of Secretary Xia and Tan Yaowei will be toast."

Zheng Youhua said, "That shouldn’t be difficult. They all work under Secretary Sun. Setting up a meeting with them is as easy as saying it."

Zhang Xian replied, "Alright, let’s go!"

Zheng Youhua glanced at San Pao and followed Zhang Xian out.

San Pao followed behind them, relieved to see Zheng Youhua had no intention of catching him. It seemed that this guy was more powerful than the Disciplinary Committee Secretary. Entering the municipal bureau felt like a breeze compared to his residence.

...

In a nondescript little building in TianDu City, on a sofa in the living room...

After lighting a cigarette, San Pao dialed a number on his phone, "Secretary Xia, you’re free now, right?"

"What do you need?"

San Pao replied, "Didn’t you ask me to kill someone? I did it. I want you to come and take a look."

"Is...Is it true?"

San Pao said, "Would I joke about such a thing?"

"Alright, wait there, I’ll be right over."

After hanging up, San Pao’s face revealed a chilling smile. It was rather eerie.

...

At a teahouse in TianDu City...

Once Tan Yaowei entered a private room and quickly closed the door, he walked over to Secretary Xia and asked, "Why did you drag me out again? Don’t you know I’m being watched very closely?"

Secretary Xia chuckled, "Don’t worry, relax, it’s nothing major."

Tan Yaowei, annoyed, replied, "Just tell me what you want! I don’t have much time. Those guys at the provincial level aren’t to be trifled with."

Secretary Xia asked, "Did anyone follow you here?"

Tan Yaowei said, "No. I don’t know why, but those guys disappeared today. I didn’t see anyone when I left."

"Forget about those guys." Secretary Xia grinned, "I called you here to share some good news."

Tan Yaowei asked, "What good news?"

Secretary Xia said excitedly, "Zhang Xian is dead. This means we have won this war. Without Zhang, Secretary Qian is helpless."

Tan Yaowei was incredulous, "Really? Have you seen the body?"

"Not yet..." Secretary Xia said, "I called you here precisely so you could go see it."

"Let’s go, let’s take a look now," Tan Yaowei said.

Their fight against Secretary Qian had reached a crucial point. Victory hinged on Zhang Xian who held evidence of their crimes while the investigation team didn’t uncover anything substantial.

Once Zhang Xian falls, they can claim victory and swiftly eliminate Qian Bo.

As a result, he was deeply concerned about Zhang Xian’s life or death. Without seeing Zhang Xian’s body, and without absolute certainty, he could never be at ease.

...

Inside the living room of the small building, San Pao was sitting back leisurely, watching TV.

"Thud, thud, thud..."

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

San Pao seemed surprised momentarily before rushing to the door and opening it, "Oh, Secretary Xia, you’re here!"

"Hmm!" Secretary Xia nodded and asked, "Where’s Zhang Xian’s body?"

Tan Yaowei stepped into the living room, scanning around, hoping to find Zhang Xian’s corpse. However, he was disappointed. The living room was clean, nothing there.

San Pao didn’t answer, but turned to Tan Yaowei and said, "Who the hell are you? Who let you in? Get out!"

"You..." Tan Yaowei was nearly bursting with rage.

Though he had been suspended, he was not yet entirely out of power. Once the fight was over, he would still be the mayor of TianDu City. How dare this bumpkin shout at him?

"Cough cough..." Secretary Xia cleared his throat and said, "He’s one of us, he’s on our side."

San Pao gave Tan Yaowei a once-over, and said, "Since you’re one of us, come on in! But you’re pretty damn rude. I didn’t invite you in and yet you just barged in."

Tan Yaowei glared at San Pao, his face turning ashen, his teeth grinding with fury.

Secretary Xia was somewhat curious.

When they first met, San Pao was the strong, silent type. It was strange that after just a few days, he couldn’t stop talking, just like a machine-gun?

Tan Yaowei didn’t quibble with San Pao, but instead asked with a frown, "Where’s Zhang Xian’s body? We need to see it first."

"Who do you think you are? You ask to see the body and I just show it to you? Just stay out of this. No room for you to talk here," San Pao said, his face full of disdain.

He didn’t know who Tan Yaowei was before, but now he did. He wanted to deliberately provoke him. Wasn’t this guy quite the big shot before? Well, I’m gonna make your life hell now.

"You..." Tan Yaowei was so angry he could hardly contain himself.

Damnit, he and Secretary Xia had come together, any idiot would know he wasn’t a nobody, right? What the hell was with this guy? Constantly picking on him, undermining him at every turn. Did he have a death wish?

San Pao smirked, no longer paying attention to Tan Yaowei. He turned to Secretary Xia and said, "Last time you said, if I kill Zhang Xian, you would let me out, remember?"

Secretary Xia replied, "That’s right, kill Zhang Xian and I’ll make sure you walk free. That was our deal."

San Pao responded, "It seems a bit sketchy to me. I’m a prisoner and I’ve just killed another person. How do I know you won’t just arrest me again?"

Secretary Xia said, "I’m a man of my word, I wouldn’t do anything like that. As soon as I see Zhang Xian’s corpse, I’ll get the police to release you. Plus, I’ll give you a big chunk of money."

San Pao’s eyes lit up, "How much are we talking about? Are you loaded?"

Secretary Xia coldly responded, "It’s not that much, but a million is something I can afford. That’s a lot money."

"A million, huh!"

San Pao gave a cold smile, sat down on the sofa, and said, "Yeah, a million is quite a lot. But I’m a bit curious, you don’t earn much monthly, where did all this money come from?"

Secretary Xia frowned and said, "That shouldn’t be a concern for you. Just take me to see Zhang Xian’s body."

San Pao ignored him, lighting up a cigarette instead.

"SMACK!...SMACK!...SMACK!..."

Just then, the sound of a slapping echoed.

Following, a young man walked out from inside a nearby room, laughing, "Oh, Secretary of Discipline Inspection, you’re something, casually offering a million!"

"What the..."

Secretary Xia turned to look, seeing Zhang Xian his face drastically changed, "How...how are you here?"

Tan Yaowei was equally shocked, his face ashen, as if smeared with a layer of soot.

"Impressive, the lot of you."

Following Zhang Xian were several middle-aged men; the delegation from the province. They had listened to the entire conversation between Tan Yaowei, Secretary Xia, and San Pao, missing no detail.

And they had recorded it. The audio was crisp and clear. If it hadn’t been for Zhang Xian’s stipulation, they would have even filmed it – but that would have been detrimental to San Pao.

"God damn..."

Secretary Xia and Tan Yaowei nearly jumped out of their skins.

Dammit, what was going on? How did San Pao end up colluding with Zhang Xian? And why were the provincial officials here? This couldn’t be!

"You guys are pretty slick, trying to get someone to kill me. Bravo!"

Zhang Xian leaned back on the sofa, saying, "Now I’ve got you guys. I’ve handed your crimes over to the investigation team. The game is up for both of you senior officials."

"You..."

Tan Yaowei was so shocked he nearly sat down on the floor.

Before he came, he thought he had won and Secretary Qian and the others were finished. But now...

Secretary Xia’s expression wasn’t any better. He didn’t understand why San Pao was siding with Zhang Xian. Did they know each other? After all, San Pao was arrested three years ago, right? At that time, he wouldn’t even have heard of Zhang Xian. Someone like Zhang Xian, who wouldn’t take a loss lying down, couldn’t have been dormant for three years. How did the two of them hook up?

"Director Zheng, please escort these men away!" A middle-aged man from the investigation team said.

Zheng Youhua smiled, signaled the two police officers by his side.

Following Zheng Youhua’s cue, the two officers took out a pair of handcuffs, locked them around the wrists of Tan Yaowei and Secretary Xia.

Zhang Xian wiped his nose, and said, "Mayor Tan, Secretary Xia, don’t think about me when you’re locked up! I’m very busy and don’t have time to visit you."

"Zhang Xian, I will not let you get away with this." Tan Yaowei angrily shrieked.

Zhang Xian replied, "I know you hate me and wish you could literally skin me. But, Mayor Tan, let me remind you, you’re not the mayor anymore. You’re finished!"