The pinnacle of power: starting with having sex with a female leader-Chapter 384 - 0: Don’t Make False Accusations

Cheng Yuan’s gaze sank; Jin Pengfei was not even trying to hide it anymore!

Before he could react, Shen Manwen stood up like a tigress protecting her cub, shielding Cheng Yuan behind her!

"Has the County Disciplinary Inspection Committee reported to me, the County Chief, about taking our county government leaders? Or does Section Chief Jin think there is no need to report to me, the County Chief?"

Shen Manwen’s presence was so formidable that Jin Pengfei’s heart gave a violent throb, and he subconsciously took a step back.

However, Jin Pengfei quickly realized they were acting on Secretary Weidong’s orders and had no reason to fear Shen Manwen!

Jin Pengfei took a deep breath and met Shen Manwen’s gaze without flinching!

"County Chief, we are acting on the orders of..."

Jin Zhanpeng, whose skills were much higher than his beloved son, quickly interrupted him.

"County Chief, I had telephoned you earlier, but your phone was off. Since we are now face to face, I should report to you in person."

Jin Pengfei’s heart chilled.

Goodness!

He was nearly trapped by Shen Manwen’s clever ploy!

If he had spoken those words just now, he indeed could have used the secretary of the municipal committee, Zhang Weidong’s authority to overwhelm Shen Manwen.

But Shen Manwen could have definitely accused him of disrespecting and looking down on a superior leader afterward!

His political career would be utterly ruined!

Which leader likes to be publicly defied by their subordinates?

Shen Manwen took a deep look at Jin Zhanpeng; this old fox was too cunning, seeing through her stratagem.

Shen Manwen’s expression became serious.

"Comrade Zhanpeng, please give your report." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Yes, County Chief, here is the situation..."

Jin Zhanpeng reported the background of the joint investigation team with utmost seriousness, and then his expression turned stern.

"County Chief, based on the current intelligence, I have serious suspicions that Comrades Cheng Yuan and Yang Lei are involved in significant corruption and bribery! I request that these two persons be brought to the specified location at the specified time to explain their issues immediately."

After speaking, Jin Zhanpeng looked at Shen Manwen with a mocking gaze; he wanted to see if Shen Manwen dared to defend Cheng Yuan, the ’corrupt official,’ in public.

Shen Manwen did not disappoint Jin Zhanpeng, casting a faint glance at him.

"Comrade Zhanpeng, your words were very appropriate. Director Cheng and Group Leader Yang are only under suspicion and there is no conclusive evidence to prove they have indeed engaged in corruption or bribery! They should not be treated as corrupt officials."

Jin Zhanpeng looked at his communication officer, Cao Ziyang.

It was as if he was saying to record the County Chief’s words exactly as spoken.

Cao Ziyang instantly understood Jin Zhanpeng’s intentions and quickly noted down Shen Manwen’s words.

For this, Shen Manwen was unconcerned, such a trivial tactic could not faze her.

Jin Zhanpeng turned back, looking confidently at Shen Manwen.

"Evidence, of course, I have. Why would I falsely accuse our comrades?"

After a pause, Jin Zhanpeng looked toward Zhu Haitao and Zhuang Qiang.

"The party and government’s policy has always been leniency for those who confess and severity for those who resist."

"I suggest you immediately confess the truth, how much have you benefited Director Cheng and Group Leader Yang?"

One could not deny Zhu Haitao’s acting ability.

Instead of directly accusing Cheng Yuan and Yang Lei, he carefully glanced at them before ducking his head like a frightened rabbit, frantically waving his hands.

"No, I have given no benefits to Director Cheng or Group Leader Yang."

Cheng Yuan merely narrowed his eyes while Yang Lei, lacking his Qi Cultivation Skills, exploded like a cat whose tail had been stepped on!

"Zhu Haitao! What do you take me for? You dare to swear to heaven? Have I ever taken a single penny from you?"

Zhu Haitao cast a timid glance at Yang Lei and quickly shook his head.

"No, absolutely not."

The more he denied, the more the onlookers suspected something was amiss!

Even Shen Manwen began to feel doubtful.

Could Yang Lei really have taken something?

Yang Lei was absolutely furious, not being able to control his language!

"Zhu Haitao! Are you trying to send me to my grave? When have I ever taken your money? You can’t lie without a conscience!"

Zhu Haitao cast a ’timid’ glance at Yang Lei and kept his head down, saying nothing.

Jin Zhanpeng stepped forward, sternly reprimanding, "Yang Lei! As a public servant! Are you threatening a witness?"

After speaking, Jin Zhanpeng turned his head, looking at Zhu Haitao with an incredibly gentle gaze.

"President Zhu, speak with confidence. I will stand up for you!"

Zhu Haitao, as if throwing caution to the wind, loudly said, "I gave Group Leader Yang a watch, the latest Patek Philippe model, worth over a million!"

Patek Philippe?

Over a million?

This was utterly nonsensical!

Yang Lei, instead of panicking, raised his wrist to show off the watch, looking calmly at Zhu Haitao.

"Zhu Haitao, don’t slander me! This watch was purchased from a corner watch repair shop! It’s a counterfeit! It only cost me two hundred yuan!"

Cheng Yuan and Shen Manwen were taken aback!

Both knew their stuff, and the watch on Yang Lei’s wrist, so exquisitely beautiful, was very likely to be authentic!

This Yang Lei must have been framed!