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Chapter 40: Dismissal without hesitation

"You are... Master Bai!"

Zhou Yuping finally recognized the person in front of him, and his expression became very solemn.

He was once the underworld tyrant of Nancheng, and his menacing aura and authority were far beyond what a mere director of the Commerce Bureau could match.

But he quickly regained his composure and was no longer afraid.

"Bai Wu, you're still alive? You even dare to come back to Nancheng? You've become a dog for the Xiao family's discarded son, it's laughable!" Zhou Yuping mocked. "You can barely protect yourself, yet you want to protect that kid? Aren't you afraid the White Sand Gang and the River Dragon will wipe you out?"

Without saying a word, Master Bai took a step forward, creating a gust of wind, and quickly arrived in front of Zhou Yuping.

Zhou Yuping was horrified and quickly retreated, but it was no use; Master Bai grabbed him by the collar.

"You bastard! I'm the director of the Commerce Bureau, do you want to offend even the legitimate world? My third brother is now the second-in-command of the White Sand Gang. If you dare to touch me, you're asking for death!" Zhou Yuping shouted.

Master Bai smiled dismissively.

"Don't you know that the White Sand Gang has been wiped out?"

"What?" Zhou Yuping and Xiao Shanshan were both shocked.

The White Sand Gang was the number one gang in the South City, so how did it get wiped out?

The southern part of the city has been calm and peaceful for the past few days, with no news of any disturbances.

Zhou Yuping was alarmed.

So, the disappearances of Zhou Shih-hao and Zhou Wen-tao are related to the White Sand Gang...

"Nonsense! No one in the entire South City could easily wipe out the White Sand Gang, let alone do so silently!" Zhou Yuping questioned.

“That’s right, you’re definitely exaggerating!” Xiao Shanshan sneered, looking completely certain.

"No one knows the affairs of the various gangs in the South City better than me. If something happens to the White Sand Gang, how could I not receive any news? I am the Queen of the South City Underworld!"

Master Bai didn't even glance at her, completely ignoring her, which made Xiao Shanshan furious.

He had no interest in explaining to these people.

"Anyone who violates this clinic shall die!" Master Bai said coldly.

Zhou Yuping and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

But he wasn't so easily intimidated.

"Bai Wu, what kind of intimidation do you have now? Hmph, the Commerce Bureau is an important department. No matter how powerful you are, you can't fight against the officials! I'll shut down this clinic and arrest the people. You'd better protect yourself, or you'll regret it!"

A murderous glint flashed in Bai Wuye's eyes, and he was about to make a move.

"Put him down," Xiao Chen said.

"Yes," Master Bai replied respectfully, setting Zhou Yuping down.

"I didn't expect you to be so sensible." Zhou Yuping smiled, straightened his suit, and praised Xiao Chen with an air of pride.

However, it still doesn't change the outcome!

Zhou Yuping glanced around and saw that all the men he had brought had been injured or maimed by Master Bai. His expression darkened.

"Director Zhou, call for backup. In this situation, we can already request the mobilization of armed forces!" Xiao Shanshan reminded him.

Zhou Yuping sneered and was about to make a phone call to call for reinforcements.

"No need to make a phone call," Xiao Chen said casually.

"What? You want to beg for mercy?" Zhou Yuping paused, a mocking look on his face.

"Or are you going to kowtow to Yichen and apologize?" Xiao Shanshan also sneered.

"It's no use making this call; no one will come," Xiao Chen said expressionlessly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuping was very displeased.

"I am the director of the Commerce Bureau. Even though my power is limited, I can still mobilize a hundred or so people." He snorted coldly and continued searching for numbers.

“It stopped the moment you stepped into the clinic,” Xiao Chen said.

Zhou Yuping frowned, not wanting to pay attention, only wanting to quickly find someone to deal with Xiao Chen.

"You say it's not true, so it's not true? Who do you think you are? You think you can get rid of a bureau chief with just a few words?" Xiao Shanshan said with a look of disdain.

"How come I never noticed before that you were so arrogant?"

Xiao Chen didn't argue with her, but simply watched Zhou Yuping make the phone call.

"Immediately summon all personnel from the bureau, and also send a telegram to the Provincial Commerce Bureau requesting the mobilization of the provincial garrison!"

After giving his instructions, Zhou Yuping hung up the phone without waiting for a response.

"They actually want to mobilize the provincial garrison!" Xia Liuli's pretty face darkened, and worry flickered in her eyes.

This is a plan that is only activated in the event of a major incident such as a rebellion; if it is not handled properly, Xiao Chen could be shot dead.

"No...we're closing the clinic! Please, Director Zhou, rescind the order!" Zhang Qin cried out in terror.

"Too late!" Zhou Yuping said expressionlessly, his face cold.

"He brought this on himself. What's the use of regretting it now? He deserves it!" Xiao Shanshan said.

Not long after, two cars stopped on the street outside the clinic; they were vehicles belonging to the Commerce Bureau.

"Why are there only so few people?" Zhou Yuping was very dissatisfied.

Xiao Shanshan also frowned.

“Director Zhou, the others should still be behind us,” she said.

Zhou Yuping nodded.

He issued such an order; there couldn't possibly be only this much of a show of force.

Several people got out of the car and headed straight for the clinic.

"Li Qiang, what are you doing? Why aren't you following my orders?" Zhou Yuping reprimanded sternly.

The visitor, however, gave him no friendly look.

"Zhou Yuping, we're here to arrest you," the leader said coldly.

"Huh? How dare you!" Zhou Yuping roared. "Deputy Director Li, I think you don't want your job anymore, daring to be so disrespectful!"

"I'm sorry, but you ceased to be my superior twenty minutes ago. I am now the head of the Commerce Bureau, and you have been dismissed and are under investigation," the other party replied calmly.

In an instant, everyone in the clinic except Xiao Chen was shocked.

"Impossible! Li Qiang, stop spreading alarmist rumors! I am the director of the Nancheng Commerce Bureau. Even if I were to be dismissed, there would be a complicated process to follow. How can you dismiss me just like that?" Zhou Yuping was even more furious, pointing his finger at Li Qiang's nose and cursing loudly.

"I think you're so desperate to become the official one, just wait and see how I deal with you!"

Li Qiang smiled slightly and tossed a document to Zhou Yuping.

"This is an official document just issued by the provincial or ministerial authorities. Would you like to take a look?"

Zhou Yuping held the document, his pupils suddenly contracting.

"It has been found that Zhou Yuping, during his tenure as director of the Nancheng Commercial Bureau, committed multiple acts of embezzlement, bribery, and abuse of power. The evidence is complete. He is hereby dismissed from his post and escorted to the provincial or ministerial disciplinary authorities to await further instructions..." He read the words on the document with trembling hands, then suddenly his body went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

The seal on that document was that of a provincial or ministerial official; Li Qiang would never dare to forge it.

"How could this have happened..." Zhou Yuping said in disbelief.

He believed he had concealed everything perfectly and handled all the evidence cleanly, so why was he suddenly exposed?

"Take him away!" Li Qiang ordered, and the men dragged Zhou Yuping, who was covered in mud, into the car and drove off.

The clinic was quiet for a while.

Everyone looked at each other.

Xiao Chen's words came true; Zhou Yuping was indeed dismissed from his post...

This is too sudden, too coincidental.

"How did you know he would be investigated?" Xia Liuli asked.

"Just well-informed," Xiao Chen smiled slightly.

"what……"

Unable to accept it, Xiao Shanshan roared in anger...