...
Over an hour later, the city government parking lot.
Ji Liyang dialed a number again, speaking briefly: "Secretary Kong, is the leader in a meeting? I'd like to see him."
After a moment of silence on the other end, the response was: "Mr. Ji, the leader is on a business trip and won't be back until next month."
Ji Liyang was stunned for a moment, then finally said, "Okay, thank you."
After hanging up, he looked up at the office building opposite, his frown deepening, a vague sense of unease rising within him.
The troubles he was currently facing weren't exactly insurmountable for him; what truly worried him was that some people's attitudes toward him seemed to have changed.
This change was extremely dangerous for someone of his status.
...
At seven in the evening, as dusk fell.
Puxin District, by the roadside at the entrance of Yushuiwan Bathhouse.
Inside a van, Chen Wei looked up at the luxuriously decorated entrance, his gaze grim.
