Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 112 Dragon Plays in Shallow Water and Gets Teasing from Shrimp

"Sister-in-law, what exactly has Zhao Zhao caught you doing wrong?"

Previously, Liu Yan said that she was just flirting with Zhao Zhao, but they didn't sleep together, but Wu Zhiyuan doubted the truthfulness of her words.

"Zhiyuan, I swear to God I really didn't sleep with Zhao Zhao, but I did flirt with him."

Once, under his influence, I unwittingly engaged in a nude video chat with him, and he probably took photos, that's how it happened.

Nude chat?

This Liu Yan is really too flashy!

If he hadn't discovered it by accident, even if she didn't sleep with Zhao Zhao now, it would have been a matter of time.

"Zhiyuan, Zhao Zhao is a scoundrel and a madman. I regret it so much. How could I get involved with someone like that?" Liu Yan said with some regret.

Wu Zhiyuan sighed inwardly. These days, why are there more and more men and women having affairs? Is it simply due to moral decline? Or are there more complex human nature underlying the issue?

On the other end of the phone, Liu Yan's voice was choked with sobs: "Zhiyuan, I really regret it! I was so blinded by greed back then, thinking he was funny, willing to spend money, and good at making people happy..."

I never imagined he would be such a scumbag, secretly recording me!

He's threatening me with this now, saying that if I don't continue our relationship, he'll send the photos and chat logs to Datong!

"With Datong's temper, if he finds out, he'll beat me to death! This family will fall apart! Zhiyuan, I beg you, please help me think of a solution!"

Wu Zhiyuan advised, "Sister-in-law, things have come to this point, and running away and being afraid won't solve the problem."

Zhao Zhao is a greedy person; the more you fear him, the more he will take advantage of you.

I think the best way is for you to take the initiative and be honest with Datong.

"As long as Datong forgives you, Zhao Zhao's threats will have no effect."

"No! I won't tell the truth! How can I explain something like this? Datong won't believe me!"

He'll just think I cheated on him! Then it won't be as simple as just a divorce!

Wu Zhiyuan smiled bitterly to himself. Liu Yan was still hoping to cover things up.

He patiently explained, "Sister-in-law, the truth will out. Since Zhao Zhao dared to threaten you, it means he has something to hide."

If you confess now, you can at least maintain the initiative, keep things under control, and strive for mutual understanding.

If we wait until Zhao Zhao reports this to Datong, the situation will completely change, and you won't even have a chance to explain!"

"No! I can't say that the Datong Society doesn't want me!" Liu Yan said firmly.

Wu Zhiyuan tentatively asked, "Sister-in-law, what should we do?"

Liu Yan clung to him like a drowning man grasping at a straw: "Zhiyuan, please, could you call Zhao Zhao and tell him to stop harassing me?"

Wu Zhiyuan felt another wave of bitterness. If it were before, when he was still the "number two leader" with real power, Zhao Zhao would have been afraid of him.

But now that Secretary Xu has fallen from power, he is in dire straits and is probably nothing in the eyes of a snobbish person like Zhao Zhao.

But after hearing Liu Yan's pleas, he finally agreed.

Wu Zhiyuan dialed Zhao Zhao's number.

The phone rang several times before being answered. Zhao Zhao's voice, slurred with drunkenness and full of mockery, came through: "It's Section Chief Wu, huh? You used to be Boss Xu's favorite, but you never thought to call me. Now that Boss Xu's business has stalled, you're all bored and remember to call a nobody like me?"

As the saying goes, "Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future."

But Zhao Zhao wore his snobbery on his face; he probably didn't know that the word "comeback" existed in the dictionary.

Such a person is unwilling to even speak politely in public and is destined to never achieve great things.

Suppressing his anger and trying to remain calm, Wu Zhiyuan got straight to the point: "Mr. Zhao, excuse me. There's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Talk? Talk about what?" Zhao Zhao sneered. "Let me guess, is it about that woman Liu Yan?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhao—"

Zhao Zhao interrupted Wu Zhiyuan: "Could it be that you've also taken a fancy to this woman? However, she is indeed a stunning beauty; any man would have fantasies about her."

However, a person should know their own limitations. Xu Youwei has fallen, and you can't even protect yourself, so what right do you have to interfere in my bedroom affairs? It's none of your business which woman I sleep with.

Wu Zhiyuan finally couldn't hold back any longer and said angrily, "Zhu Datong is my brother, and Liu Yan is my sister-in-law! Zhao Zhao, I'm warning you, stop harassing her immediately, or you'll face the consequences!"

Zhao Zhao laughed wildly: "Bear the consequences yourself? Hahahaha!"

Wu Zhiyuan, who the hell are you trying to scare? Without Xu Youwei, you're nothing but a stray dog!

Still trying to act all high and mighty with me? Let me tell you, I'm going to have my way with Liu Yan!

If you know what's good for you, get lost and don't make a fool of yourself! Otherwise, I'll take care of you too!

Damn it, what a shameless bastard! Does he really think he's someone important?

Wu Zhiyuan said coldly, "Zhao Zhao! I'll say it one last time, stop immediately!"

If you harass Liu Yan again, I guarantee you'll pay the price for every word you said today!

"Hey Wu, stop spouting nonsense! When I was in Longcheng, you were still a liquid!"

Trying to fight me? You're still too green! Show me what you've got, I'm waiting! Let's see who kills whom first!

After saying that, Zhao Zhao hung up the phone, leaving only the dial tone.

Wu Zhiyuan gripped his phone, trembling with rage.

A tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs; a dragon swimming in shallow waters is mocked by shrimp.

At that moment, he changed some of his preconceived notions.

I once thought that with my abilities, talents, and a public-spirited heart to speak up for the people, I could establish myself within the system and accomplish something.

But reality dealt him a heavy blow. Zhao Zhao's true colors and Gan Simiao's sudden change of heart were like a mirror, reflecting the most authentic side of officialdom: without power and without a backer, you are nothing!

Wu Zhiyuan dialed Sun Runcai's number.

When Xu Youwei was first sent to Qinglongshan Forest Farm, and when he was suspended from his post this time, Sun Runcai was among the first to call and comfort him.

True friends can add to your joy and offer help in times of need.

After listening to Wu Zhiyuan's account, Sun Runcai was filled with righteous indignation: "Damn it! Zhao Zhao, that bastard! He's a complete scumbag!"

The last time we ate together, the way he fawned over you was disgusting.

Now that Secretary Xu has gotten into some trouble, he's already showing his true colors. This guy, relying on his money, has a constant stream of women around him and frequents shady places.

Next time I'll keep a close eye on him. When he goes to a prostitute, I'll arrest him and teach him a lesson...

After hanging up the phone, Wu Zhiyuan couldn't help but smile bitterly. Although the secretary called him "the number two leader," his power was dependent on the leader.

The leader is the "skin," and the secretary is the "hair." If the skin is gone, where will the hair attach?

Continue watching the video.

Wu Zhiyuan discovered a shocking video.

Huang Zhongwei, the current director of the Municipal Forestry Bureau, found two beautiful girls at once.

Huang Zhongwei was only recently promoted and is still in his probationary period.

There is a one-year probationary period for the promotion of leading cadres.

As long as you don't make any mistakes during the probationary period, it generally won't affect your chances of becoming a permanent employee.

Wu Zhiyuan was still resentful that he hadn't been able to fulfill Zhu Datong's request. Giving Zhu Datong Huang Zhongwei's video would be a way of indirectly helping him.