CHAPTER 444: CHAPTER 444: PUNISH HIM MERCILESSLY!

After receiving the room card, Cheng Zhuang went upstairs with Chen Bin.

At the door to the room, just as he was about to swipe the card to enter, Chen Bin stopped him.

"Hold on. They just went in. It’s impossible for them to have started so quickly."

Nodding in agreement, Cheng Zhuang felt the reasoning was sound.

Moments later, until the muffled moans of a woman echoed from the room, Chen Bin gestured for Cheng Zhuang to open the door.

As the latter entered the room, he saw two people locked in a heated encounter.

He shouted sharply, "What the hell are you two doing? Pull out, now!"

Standing outside the room, Chen Bin couldn’t help but laugh at those words.

When Zhai Bocong pulled out the "caterpillar," the woman slithered under the blanket like a mudfish.

The man hurriedly pulled up his pants, his face rigid with tension, blurting out his question.

"Who... who are you? Why did you suddenly barge in?"

Cheng Zhuang immediately flashed his police badge and snapped harshly.

"What’s your relationship with her?"

Zhai Bocong glanced at the woman beside him and instinctively said.

"We’re a couple."

"A couple? Then what’s her name, where’s her family from, and where does she work?"

Faced with Cheng Zhuang’s barrage of questions, Zhai Bocong was instantly at a loss for words.

Confirming the two were not in a legitimate relationship, Chen Bin finally stepped into the room from outside.

"You might as well come clean. What exactly is your relationship?"

Looking at the suddenly appearing Chen Bin, Zhai Bocong was struck with bewilderment.

To him, the latter should have had no chance of showing up here.

"Chen Tai, how did you..."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Bin deliberately responded.

"Funny. How do you know my surname’s Chen? Could it be that we know each other?"

In a flash of inspiration, Zhai Bocong grabbed Chen Bin and pulled him aside.

"Chen Tai, I was really just being foolish for a moment. Since we both work at the television station, I beg you to help me out here."

In Zhai Bocong’s view, since Chen Bin arrived with Cheng Zhuang, they must have another purpose.

No matter what, he couldn’t be taken away by the police today.

Otherwise, not only would he lose his job, but his wife would likely leave him.

A perfectly good family might be shattered like that.

Chen Bin feigned hesitation, saying, "I can help you, but it depends on your performance."

Upon hearing this, Zhai Bocong nodded repeatedly like a pecking chick.

"Chen Tai, as long as you’re willing to help, I’ll do anything you ask in the future."

"All I need from you now is honesty," Chen Bin replied.

After saying this, Chen Bin gave Cheng Zhuang a meaningful look.

The latter nodded slightly, then shouted sharply at the woman.

"Hurry up and put on your clothes. You’re coming with me!"

Seeing Cheng Zhuang’s police badge, the woman dared not resist.

She hastily dressed and was taken away immediately.

After the door closed, Chen Bin sat on a chair nearby.

With an impassive expression, he asked, "What were you discussing with Hong Ke in the car today?"

This was a sensitive topic, one Zhai Bocong generally wouldn’t have disclosed.

But now that Chen Bin had dirt on him, he had no choice but to cave.

"She’s currently competing with Lan Hui for ad revenue. Given her position, she can only leave such matters to me."

"And what’s the specific arrangement?"

"She instructs advertisers to sign contracts directly with me, and she takes the commission to split privately. As for salespeople, they receive corresponding benefits and allowances."

"How many salespeople like you are in the station?"

"This kind of thing isn’t openly discussed. As far as I know, there are no more than ten of us."

Chen Bin finally realized that both Hong Ke and Lan Hui were two peas in a pod.

Since Chen Bin had never worked at the television station before, he wasn’t sure what else to ask.

He could only say, "Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone about tonight’s incident. We’re not enemies, and I wouldn’t ruin your livelihood for no reason."

Zhai Bocong was so moved, he nearly fell to his knees.

"Thank you, Chen Tai! If you ever need anything in the future, I swear I’ll go to any lengths for you!"

But Chen Bin didn’t believe that kind of empty promise.

He got up and left without saying another word.

When he stepped out of the hotel, Cheng Zhuang had already sent the woman away.

Before the two parted ways, Chen Bin didn’t forget to remind him, "Don’t forget the main task."

"Don’t worry!"

About a week later, Cheng Zhuang completed the assignment.

When they met at the restaurant again, he handed over the investigative report to Chen Bin.

"Tao Qian doesn’t have much of a background. He performed well academically in college. After graduating, he started working at the provincial TV station. Initially, he was dirt poor, but he suddenly became wealthy after Lan Hui joined the station."

Frowning, Chen Bin’s impression of Lan Hui worsened further.

Who would’ve thought that someone over fifty would still be intent on seducing younger men?

And Chen Bin was not the type of person to allow others to suppress him.

Despite his lack of attachment to the provincial TV station, if he had the chance to seize Lan Hui’s weaknesses, he would definitely take it.

If possible, he aimed to replace her entirely.

Meanwhile, in a private room at Yanxi Hotel, Lan Hui was chatting with a man.

The man’s name was An Siwei, director of the Yanxi Province Bureau of Broadcasting, Film, and Television, and Lan Hui’s immediate superior.

Shortly after, the room’s door was pushed open, and Feng Huzhou walked straight in.

Lan Hui and An Siwei promptly stood up to greet him.

"Governor Feng."

Although Feng Huzhou had already retired, everyone in the Yanxi political circles knew he had the Xiong family backing him.

No one dared offend this influential figure.

Feng Huzhou smiled faintly, "Have a seat."

Waiting for Feng Huzhou to sit down, the two of them sat down afterward.

Soon after, the waiter began serving dishes.

An assortment of exquisite, aromatic dishes was presented, and the three chatted companionably, eating with pleasure.

Midway through the meal, Feng Huzhou suddenly looked at Lan Hui.

"Your station recently brought on a deputy director named Chen Bin, right? What’s he like?"

Lan Hui wasn’t sure what prompted the sudden question and hesitated before answering.

"I haven’t interacted much with him yet, so I haven’t formed an opinion."

An Siwei assumed Feng Huzhou was there to pave the way for Chen Bin, so he immediately said.

"I’ve heard that Chen Bin is quite capable, very talented in various areas."

Lan Hui quickly chimed in, "Yes, he’s a discreet and amicable person. He gets along well with many in the station. Governor Feng, do you know him?"

A flicker of malice passed through Feng Huzhou’s eyes as he said solemnly.

"Of course I know him, but I don’t like him. I hope Director Lan can pay special attention to him."

Realizing Feng Huzhou’s intent, Lan Hui’s expression hardened.

"Since Governor Feng has spoken, I’ll naturally keep an eye on him. But how should I handle it?"

"Handle it however you see fit. I only have one request—ruin him completely!"

As the head of the provincial TV station, Lan Hui was keenly aware of which tasks were easy and which were challenging.

To deal with someone like Chen Bin, a newcomer to the field, it was almost effortless.

"Governor Feng, please rest assured. A small fry like Chen Bin is a piece of cake for me..."