After Wu Qiangwei took a seat, Qu Xiangru handed her the anonymous letter.

After reading the contents of the letter, Wu Qiangwei asked, "Was it delivered by Secretary Wang?"

Qu Xiangru tapped the table: "When I arrived, the letter was already on the table."

A trace of astonishment flickered in Wu Qiangwei's eyes. She pondered in silence for a few seconds and then asked, "How does Secretary Qu plan to handle this?"

Qu Xiangru replied, "The letter was sent simultaneously to the City Committee and the Disciplinary Committee. Secretary Wang just came by, and I had him deliver the letter to the City Government."

Quickly sorting out the information Qu Xiangru shared, Wu Qiangwei mused, "The whistleblower likely didn't want the City Government to resolve this. Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent it here."

Qu Xiangru replied, "Let's see how it unfolds."

She naturally could guess this point as well.

She had Secretary Wang deliver it to the City Government mainly to see if the other party would continue to send a second letter.

If there is a second letter, it would indicate that the other party doesn't trust the City Government at all, so they're determined to have the City Committee handle the matter.

If Qu Xiangru continues to transfer this complaint to the City Government, the other party is likely to make the issue known to everyone.

Qu Xiangru does not lack the ability to solve it, nor the will to do so.

She simply doesn't want to be used as a tool.

Although Zhang Yulin is just a minor district chief, his cousin is Secretary Zhang Xiaoxian from the City Government Office.

If she deals with him, it would mean offending Zhang Xiaoxian.

No benefit and only the risk of offending a secretary, such a deal is not worth it.

Simultaneously, Qu Xiangru also wants to know who is behind this letter.

The fact that the other party could place the letter in her office without notice clearly indicates they are of unusual status.

Collecting her thoughts, Qu Xiangru asked, "Did the City Government discover anything suspicious over there?"

She was referring to the scammers involved.

Wu Qiangwei shook her head, "Nothing has been found yet."

It's only the second day, things don't move that quickly.

To detect something wrong can take anywhere from a few days to half a month.

She didn't stay long and soon left.

Returning to the office, she asked Song Guanchao to come in and told him about the letter.

Song Guanchao thought for a long time but couldn't figure out who had delivered the letter.

However, that's not the main concern.

The main concern is how to resolve the matter.

The fact that the other party could effortlessly place the letter in Qu Xiangru's office suggests they would instantly know that Qu Xiangru transferred the letter to the City Government.

But clearly, the other party wouldn't be satisfied with Qu Xiangru's actions.

Thus, there's a considerable likelihood that the other party will continue to report.

This is forcing Qu Xiangru to stand out and be the villain.

This method is quite unpleasant.

Nonetheless, the other party evidently underestimates Qu Xiangru's abilities.

Being able to serve as the Executive Deputy Governor, she's no slouch.

Using her as a pawn to eliminate someone is not that uncomplicated.

...

Secretary Wang went to the City Government and delivered the letter to Zheng Bihui.

Zheng Bihui listened to the background and frowned deeply.

Every damn day it's this sort of vexing thing!

"Alright, I understand," he said.

Secretary Wang left the letter and walked away.

Zheng Bihui summoned Secretary Sun: "Please ask Secretary Zhang to come over."

A few minutes later, Zhang Xiaoxian walked into the office.

"Mayor Zheng, you called for me?"

Zheng Bihui sighed before speaking, followed by a wry smile, which left Zhang Xiaoxian puzzled.

"This morning, the Disciplinary Committee and City Committee received a whistleblowing letter."

Zhang Xiaoxian remained silent, listening carefully.

He knew that the letter must have something to do with him.

Zheng Bihui said, "This letter was delivered directly to Secretary Wang and Secretary Qu's offices. We have no idea who sent it."

"Secretary Qu had Secretary Wang transfer the letter to the City Government, take a look."

He briefly explained the situation and handed the letter over.

Intrigued, Zhang Xiaoxian opened the letter.

After reading it, Zhang Xiaoxian's expression was slightly grim.

The contents of the letter had nothing to do with him, but they were related to his younger cousin.

Zhang Yulin, this person, has average abilities, and his position as district chief was entirely due to Zhang Xiaoxian's influence.

He had warned him several times not to get trapped by petty gains or engage in illegal activities.

If it was merely using his position to take advantage of some government projects, there would be no problem.

Even if he falls someday and this event gets unearthed, it would typically result in just a dismissal warning.

But this younger cousin, he's so disappointing!

He actually went to serve as a protector for a loan company!

Such actions are extremely notorious!

Moreover, since the other party has gone to the extent of writing a complaint letter, it basically indicates that this loan company is definitely shady.

Loan businesses are hardly ever clean, and companies like these are usually guilty when investigated.

While staring at the letter, Zhang Xiaoxian felt uncertain about whether the target was Zhang Yulin or himself.

Zhang Xiaoxian had been rooted in Lingjiang for many years, having a longer tenure than Jiang Yuan, with considerable connections.

Moreover, he never monopolized benefits and seldom offended anyone. Many in the political circle had received his favor.

At the moment, he truly couldn't figure out who he might have offended.

He guessed that the intent was likely aimed at Zhang Yulin, unrelated to himself.

Zheng Bihui said, "Secretary Zhang, we won't notify the police about this incident for now."

Zhang Xiaoxian understood, this was out of courtesy, intending to suppress the matter.

Zhang Xiaoxian nodded, "Thank you, Mayor Zheng."

"No need for such courtesy, Secretary Zhang," said Zheng Bihui with a smile, then added, "This matter, you should still pay attention to. After all, the letter was delivered directly to Secretary Qu's office. If the whistleblower continues to report, Secretary Qu may not transfer it again."

"I understand."

They're all smart people, none of this needed reminding; Zhang Xiaoxian was well aware.

Exiting the office, Zhang Xiaoxian returned to his own office.

He lit a cigarette, smoked half, then took out his phone and called Zhang Yulin.

When the call connected, Zhang Yulin's somewhat flippant voice came through: "Brother, what's up?"

"Where are you?" Zhang Xiaoxian's tone was very calm; just from the voice, it was impossible to sense his internal fury.

"In the office, what's the matter?"

"Come to Yuntang."

After saying this, Zhang Xiaoxian hung up the phone.

He only took one more puff of the remaining cigarette before snubbing it out and getting up to leave the City Government.

Yuntang was a teahouse industry owned by Zhang Xiaoxian, managed by his mistress.

In a secluded room on the second floor, Zhang Xiaoxian reclined on a Taishi chair, feigning sleep.

The mistress was a woman in her thirties, with petite and pretty looks, gentle and soft in demeanor, and one of Zhang Xiaoxian's favorite women.

Noting his unusual demeanor, she lit some tan xiang incense and approached him, using her soft hands to massage his temples.

At this moment, a man in his forties pushed open the door.

"Brother, why did you call me over?" The visitor was Zhang Yulin, the district chief of Zhujiang District.

He walked over, pulled out a chair, and was about to sit down when Zhang Xiaoxian suddenly opened his eyes and coldly said, "Did I say you could sit?"