The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 360: Watch How I’ll Deal With You!

Every official harbors a dream of climbing higher, and Feng Huzhou was certainly no exception.

Thanks to the Xiong family’s backing, his political journey had been smooth sailing since day one.

That was until he made a major blunder that almost ended his career.

After years of lying low, he had now finally returned to the frontline.

Feng Huzhou knew very well that at his current age, becoming the Provincial Committee Secretary was out of the question.

But with the Xiong family’s assistance, he still had a shot at serving a term as governor.

Now, the arrival of Xiong Wubing presented an opportunity.

He felt that he still had a chance to move up one more step!

After parting ways with Feng Huzhou, Xiong Wubing returned to the Dragon Mountain County Guest House.

Recalling Chen Bin, he felt a lingering sense of guilt.

But he did not regret it.

After all, Liao Ruoji was his true love, and as for Chen Bin... he was nothing, really.

Meanwhile, in his hospital room, Chen Bin received another piece of news.

Xiong Wubing was actually joining forces with Feng Huzhou!

"This... why the hell is this happening?!"

Chen Bin simply couldn’t wrap his head around how things had come to this point.

He also knew that matters were developing in a direction unfavorable to him.

Without wasting time, he immediately called Cao Sanjin.

"Father-in-law, we’re in danger now! Xiong Wubing not only refuses to help us but also plans to team up with Feng Huzhou to take us down!"

Bang!

Before Chen Bin could finish speaking, Cao Sanjin furiously smashed his phone on the ground.

He never imagined that things would escalate to this.

Without taking much time to process it, he grabbed Jiang Ninghan’s phone and called Qiu Hao.

"Minister Qiu, it’s Sanjin..."

He then laid out everything that had just happened, down to the last detail.

"At such a critical moment, how could you be so careless? I can’t help you. You’re on your own!"

Qiu Hao had always been someone who avoided muddy waters, which explained how, as an ordinary man, he had managed to rise to power in the Imperial Capital.

Now hearing that the Xiong family was involved, he steered even farther away.

Listening to the dial tone on the other end, Cao Sanjin slumped into his chair.

He knew he was finished!

That very evening, Cao Sanjin collapsed at home and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

When Chen Bin received word of this, it was already the next day.

He immediately went through the discharge process and rushed to Tianhai to visit Cao Sanjin.

Upon arriving at the hospital, he learned from Jiang Ninghan that Cao Sanjin’s condition was not serious, which brought him some relief.

After Cao Sanjin sent Jiang Ninghan away, Chen Bin, looking grim, spoke out.

"I still can’t figure out why Xiong Wubing would do this. I..."

Before he could finish, Cao Sanjin waved his hand dismissively.

"Talking about that now serves no purpose. What’s the status of the investigation into Ye Hong’s illegitimate daughter?"

"Still working on it, but there’s been no progress whatsoever."

Chen Bin was at a loss, unable to fathom where Ye Hong and Cui Yongjuan had hidden the child.

They had already checked all of their relatives, but no trace of the child could be found.

Letting out a sigh, Cao Sanjin seemed to have aged a decade overnight.

He no longer carried the vigor he had when first arriving in Tianhai.

"Jiang Pu won’t hold out much longer. Though I have no vested interest in him, he is my brother-in-law. This time, I’ll just have to accept the loss. But don’t worry, they still can’t bring me down with that!"

Nodding slightly, Chen Bin finally felt a bit at ease.

As long as Cao Sanjin wasn’t implicated in Jiang Pu’s situation, things would still be manageable.

At this moment, Cao Sanjin continued.

"I may not hold the top position in Tianhai for much longer, but before I step down, as long as you manage to uncover the issue of Ye Hong’s illegitimate daughter, I’ll have him fully dismissed. Then, you’ll take over as the secretary of the County Committee. That’s the most I can do for you."

At this moment, he resembled a twilight figure, giving his final instructions.

Chen Bin also understood that Cao Sanjin truly cared about him.

Taking a deep breath, he etched this gratitude firmly into his heart.

Yet he still voiced the concern that worried him most.

"But if Xiong Wubing aims to become the secretary of the County Committee, what will I do?"

"The Xiong family’s influence is indeed intimidating, but here in Tianhai, my word is final, even if Xiong Guoqiang himself were to come!"

As he spoke, a hint of madness flickered deep within Cao Sanjin’s eyes.

"If Xiong Wubing accrues any political scandals during his tenure here, then he will absolutely be unfit to take the top spot in Dragon Mountain County!"

Chen Bin’s eyes lit up, as though struck by sudden inspiration.

Meanwhile, in his efforts to get Jiang Pu to talk, Feng Huzhou arranged another meeting with Disciplinary Committee Secretary Mao Bocheng.

"Still no progress with Jiang Pu?"

"No, that guy has an unbelievably hard mouth!"

Frowning, a trace of dissatisfaction colored Feng Huzhou’s tone.

"Didn’t you say you’d take more aggressive measures last time? What happened to that?"

"Ah, you don’t understand. Governor Zeng has been keeping an eye on Jiang Pu’s case. He’s demanded that I handle it both thoroughly and by the book. I’m stuck with no room to maneuver!"

Hearing that the governor was involved, Feng Huzhou began to speculate.

"Governor Zeng doesn’t really want you to go easy on Jiang Pu, does he?"

"He’s never explicitly said anything of the sort."

"Could it be that Governor Zeng has some sort of connection with Cao Sanjin?"

"That, I’m not sure about. Don’t bother guessing; I’m already at my wit’s end!"

Seeing Mao Bocheng’s growing frustration, Feng Huzhou decided to apply some pressure.

"Who would’ve thought a minor deputy division-level official like Jiang Pu would involve so many parties? From what I understand, even Chairman Xiong is paying attention to this matter."

"Chairman Xiong? Which one?"

"How many Chairmen in the Imperial Capital have the surname Xiong, in your opinion?"

Eyes wide, Mao Bocheng exclaimed in shock.

"My God, are you talking about Xiong Guoqiang?! Why would he be interested in this?" freewebnoveℓ.com

"His grandson, Xiong Wubing, is serving as the deputy secretary of the County Committee in Dragon Mountain County under Tianhai. The local county magistrate happens to be Cao Sanjin’s prospective son-in-law. The two clashed slightly, and Cao Sanjin took sides. Naturally, Chairman Xiong wouldn’t stand idly by!"

Mao Bocheng didn’t doubt a word of it.

After all, Feng Huzhou’s connection to Xiong Guoqiang was well-known among the elite.

Pattering Mao Bocheng on the shoulder, Feng Huzhou offered a reminder.

"Old Mao, I hope you see the big picture. If you aim to climb higher, you can’t do it without help."

Clenching his fists, a resolute look crossed Mao Bocheng’s face.

"If that’s the case, I certainly won’t disappoint Chairman Xiong!"

Seeing his goal within reach, Feng Huzhou couldn’t suppress a laugh.

"Do your best. Chairman Xiong has already promised to help me advance further. Once I become governor, you won’t be left out of the rewards!"

Mao Bocheng didn’t respond. He simply raised his glass and drained it in one gulp.

Soon after, he left without another word.

Watching him walk away, Feng Huzhou snorted coldly, muttering under his breath.

"Cao Sanjin, oh Cao Sanjin, in the end, you’ll fall into my hands. And Chen Bin, daring to put a green hat on my son? Let’s see how I deal with you!"

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