The Strongest Master Venturing Urban-Chapter 919 - 921: With Our Relationship, What’s There to Thank For?

After finishing with Bao Shanshan, Chen Bin sat in the chair for a long time to rest.

Finally, he picked up the landline and called Gong Shanhai, the director of the city public security bureau.

"Come to my office; I have something to discuss with you."

Not long after, Gong Shanhai knocked on the door and walked in.

"Secretary Chen, what can I do for you?"

He was surprised by Chen Bin's call.

The two usually had little interaction. Not only had Chen Bin called him, but he had also asked him to come to the office.

It seemed like the matter involved was not insignificant.

Chen Bin gestured for him to sit and asked, "How many years have you been the deputy mayor and director of public security bureau?"

"I've been the director for nearly five years and the deputy mayor for less than three."

"It's been so many years, don't you plan on moving up?"

The words slightly surprised Gong Shanhai, "Secretary Chen, are you planning to promote me?"

"Yes, the committee's political and legal secretary will retire next year, and I want you to take his position. But whether you can grasp the opportunity depends on you."

"I don't know what Secretary Chen wants me to do."

"With the New Year approaching, I think it's necessary to conduct a city-wide security inspection. If you can achieve something, it will be a chance for your promotion."

Upon hearing this, Gong Shanhai felt a "thud" in his heart, but his face remained calm.

"Okay, I'll immediately gather the bureau leadership to deploy as per Secretary Chen's instructions for a thorough security inspection."

Slightly nodding, Chen Bin spoke meaningfully.

"Opportunities to climb up are not always available; I hope you don't disappoint me."

"Thank you, Secretary Chen, I understand."

The moment he left the office, Gong Shanhai's forehead was covered in sweat.

He never expected that Chen Bin wanted to deal with him!

Gong Shanhai knew that Chen Bin didn't really want to promote him.

After all, he was closely related to Min Tenghai, and the security inspection essentially meant investigating the Tianhe Leisure Group.

If they found something, it would be fine, but if not, he might not only lose the chance to be the political and legal secretary but also be unable to continue as the public security director.

Back at the city public security bureau, Gong Shanhai paced back and forth in his office.

After a long time, he called his wife.

"Hurry up and pack, buy tickets to the Beautiful Country, we leave tonight. No excuses, hurry!"

Immediately after, Gong Shanhai contacted Min Tenghai.

"Meet at the usual place at noon; I have something to tell you."

At noon, when he arrived at the restaurant's private room, Min Tenghai had been waiting for a while.

"Director Gong, is something wrong?"

Min Tenghai had interacted with Gong Shanhai for years; the latter had never contacted him actively.

Moreover, he asked for a lunch meeting, this unusual behavior made him very uneasy.

Without wasting words, Gong Shanhai spoke coldly.

"Nothing has happened yet, but it's close."

Min Tenghai immediately became tense and asked, "What's going on?"

"Chen Bin asked me to gather manpower to conduct a security inspection of all entertainment venues in the city. He explicitly instructed that something must be found."

Having been in business for many years, Min Tenghai instantly understood the implication.

His face gradually turned a bit grave, "This is clearly aimed at me."

"So what do you plan to do?"

"You definitely have to help; we are in this together."

Since offending Chen Bin, Min Tenghai had often been suppressed.

His most profitable assets were entertainment venues.

If they continued to be suppressed, he would lose nearly half of his income.

So no matter what, Min Tenghai had to choose to protect them.

With a sigh, Gong Shanhai's face looked troubled.

"After all these years, I don't want to deceive you. Chen Bin's actions aren't just aimed at you; he actually wants to take me down too."

"We can't just attack each other! I'm in a tough spot right now; you can't kick me while I'm down."

After a long silence, Gong Shanhai looked increasingly troubled.

"I can help you, but right now I'm spread too thin, barely managing myself."

"What's wrong?"

"My son is studying in the Beautiful Country and got into a fight that landed someone in the hospital. If I don't pay compensation, he might face a ten-year sentence. What should I do?"

Instantly understanding the implication, Min Tenghai quickly answered.

"With our close relationship, just call me when something happens. How much are you short on? I can help."

Gong Shanhai waved his hand, appearing a bit embarrassed.

"Maybe it's better to forget it. I've taken quite a lot from you already. I can't keep coming to you for everything."

"Don't say that. How about this: consider it a loan from me, okay? Just tell me, how much are you short by?"

Gong Shanhai didn't say another word but slowly raised five fingers.

"Five million?"

"Fifty million!"

Frowning deeply, Min Tenghai showed a hint of displeasure.

He could indeed gather fifty million, but he wanted a long-term relationship with Gong Shanhai.

Giving so much at once made him somewhat hesitant. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Just as Min Tenghai was hesitating, Gong Shanhai's voice sounded again.

"I do realize fifty million is no small amount. If you can't, forget it; I'll try to find another way."

"To be honest, since Chen Bin started suppressing me, business has been tough. But since it's for my nephew, I can't sit back and do nothing. Give me your account number, I'll transfer it before evening."

Nodding forcefully, Gong Shanhai was full of gratitude.

"Tenghai, thank you so much."

"With our relationship, why thank me?"

"Good, with your word, I'll say this: even if I lose my hat, I'll protect you."

After lunch, returning to the city public security bureau, Gong Shanhai soon received a call from his wife.

She said everything was packed, and the flight was at 9:30 PM, but it required a transfer in the Imperial Capital.

With a sigh, Gong Shanhai felt much relieved.

He immediately gathered the city public security bureau's leadership, conveying Chen Bin's instructions.

And he stated that within the next month, they must fight this security inspection battle well.

By evening, a text message arrived, confirming the fifty million had been fully transferred.

After driving his wife to the airport, Gong Shanhai handed her a bank card.

"Here's fifty million; the password is our son's birthday. Once you arrive in the Beautiful Country, deposit it into our son's account immediately."

Taking the card, Gong Shanhai's wife had a very serious expression.

"Honey, what do you mean? Aren't you coming with me?"

Shaking his head, Gong Shanhai replied in a deep voice.

"No, I have some matters to handle. In at most half a month, once I've settled everything here, I'll come to the Beautiful Country to find you and our son..."