Prefecture Hotline

If there was anything similar about the three siblings, it was perhaps only their greed and wickedness?

On this point, they were surprisingly consistent.

After the three siblings discussed some details on how to kill Chen Nan, Wang Yuane reported to Wang Yifu about the orphans she had recently acquired.

In fact, from Chen Nan's case, we can probably already estimate what kind of shady dealings this maternity hospital was involved in behind the scenes.

This hospital's greatest expertise was in obstetrics, not gynecology.

Procedures like abortions and C-sections were renowned throughout Wu City.

Through such means, they attracted many women of the right age in Wu City to come here.

From junior high students to university students; from working girls to young married women, anyone who got pregnant and didn't want to have the baby would easily choose this place.

Because such private hospitals had better solutions for protecting patient privacy.

After all, when doing something shameful, people want their privacy to be well concealed.

Therefore, Renxin Maternity Hospital was a very profitable business.

But this was not its only source of profit. Another way it made money was by sending newborn infants and premature babies, who were abandoned but could be saved, to orphanages after they were out of danger.

Although this was a transaction between the siblings, the children Wang Yuane sent to the orphanage were all meticulously recorded.

Later, she would receive a corresponding share of the total profits based on these records.

Wang Yuane explained all of this clearly and distinctly.

Originally, this was a family meeting called by the siblings to summarize recent business performance and the like.

They only came here to find information about Chen Nan.

Wang Yifu was extremely cautious and worried that this Chen Nan might actually have ties to that powerful Chen family.

Everything they discussed in their meeting was meticulously recorded by Chen Nan using surveillance.

It can only be said that Wang Yifu and the others were still ordinary humans, and many things were beyond their imagination.

Especially with Wang Yuane, they wouldn't have guessed in a million years that Chen Nan had already set up surveillance on her.

After processing all the information, Chen Nan made multiple backups and saved them.

Listening to the Wang siblings' conversation just now, he was truly terrified.

Especially the method Wang Yifu proposed, which made him detest them even more; at the same time, he felt fortunate:

Wang Yifu must have been overwhelmed with work recently. If this method of posting a missing person notice had been brought up earlier, he would have been in even greater danger.

Just as a world with too many bad people can lead to bad things, a world with too many good people can also lead to bad things.

Because to do good, one needs not only a kind heart but also sufficient wisdom.

It seemed that the time had come for the final showdown between his Wang Clan and himself.

"All troops, attack!"

It was a call from ancient times. Chen Nan tried to keep his mind as calm as possible, because the most crucial point of everything he had designed had arrived.

He had to handle what came next properly.

Although he was clearly not as intelligent or mentally strong as the transmigrators in those grand novels.

He would tremble with fear, break out in a cold sweat, and suffer from palpitations and difficulty breathing.

This made Chen Nan realize that the events in books were controlled by the author, which was why the protagonists there could be so powerful.

But he couldn't, because he was just a flesh-and-blood human, not a character in a literary work.

Therefore, it was difficult for him to achieve such a high level of composure.

However, he had to work harder and force himself to reach that state.

Wasn't his current situation a kind of omen?

No matter which path he took in the future, it would inevitably be fraught with thorns. He had to become strong, both inside and out.

So, it would start with this crucial phone call.

He had to control his breathing and heartbeat, speak very calmly, and not let the other party exploit any emotional vulnerabilities.

Looking at the time on his computer, it was exactly 2:16 PM. Chen Nan dialed the Prefecture hotline.

The phone emitted a "beep, beep" sound, and Chen Nan adjusted his breathing.

After a moment, a very sweet female voice answered, "Hello, this is the Prefecture Hotline. How can I help you?"

Chen Nan said in a steady tone, "Please find the Prefecture and ask him to take the call. Tell him that this call will have extraordinary significance for him.

Moreover, whether he answers it or not will produce such an effect."

Because Chen Nan's words were quite weighty, the Prefecture Hotline operator dared not make a decision on her own.

The idea of dismissing it as a prank call and hanging up was absolutely out of the question.

Otherwise, her job would be meaningless.

The female operator immediately replied, "Sir, please don't hang up. I will contact the Prefecture for you right away."

Chen Nan felt his throat grow dry after a long period of silence.

He was using his own phone, knowing the other party could likely pinpoint his location.

However, Chen Nan believed the Prefecture wouldn't do that yet, as the situation was still unclear.

A steady male voice came through the phone: "Hello, this is the Wu City Prefecture. You can speak directly to me if you have something to say."

Chen Nan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "What I need to say is best not spoken under these circumstances.

This hotline is probably being recorded, isn't it? And it's easy to eavesdrop. Once I reveal everything, the consequences will be more than you can handle."

The Prefecture was silent for a moment before asking, "Are you threatening me?"

Chen Nan sneered, "A naked threat!"

The Prefecture's voice carried a tone of authority and sincerity, conveying that his honor was not to be violated and that he operated with integrity, making him immune to threats.

He said, "Everything I do is solely for the service of the people. Words like yours won't scare someone who is dedicated to the public.

I am clean and have nothing to be threatened about."

With that, the call was abruptly disconnected.

Chen Nan was taken aback for a moment, then he started to laugh. We'll see if I can be threatened or not, that remains to be seen.

Indeed, less than half an hour later, another call came in.

Chen Nan deliberately let it ring a few times, wanting to make the other party anxious, which would help break down their psychological defenses.

About thirty seconds later, Chen Nan finally answered. The voice on the other end clearly showed signs of emotional distress.

"Who are you, and what is your objective?"

Chen Nan sneered, "No need to rush that. Let's video call first. I need to confirm you are the Prefecture himself.

This is for both your sake and mine."

The other party was silent for a moment before sending a video call request.

Chen Nan accepted, and a man in his fifties, slightly balding with thick eyebrows and large eyes, appeared on screen.

His camera was covered, so the Prefecture couldn't see Chen Nan.

"Is that satisfactory?" the Prefecture asked, his face grim.

Chen Nan smiled, "Perfectly. And you'll find that once I explain everything, you'll be grateful for my careful handling of this.

Because if someone impersonated you and heard what I have to say, you'd be completely finished.

Please forgive me, I've always been this straightforward."

The Prefecture said, "Very well, I appreciate honesty. You can proceed."

Chen Nan immediately stated, "There are two matters. First, regarding the tallest building in Wu City, the 96-story commercial tower, you accepted a bribe of twenty million Qingyang Coins and a luxury sports car.

Second, for the Wu City subway project, you received another bribe of thirty million Qingyang Coins.

In our Qingyang Kingdom, corrupt officials are always severely punished. The total of these two offenses is enough to warrant a death sentence."

After a moment of silence, the Prefecture asked, "What do you want me to do?"

Chen Nan sneered, "Aren't you going to question it? Don't you want to negotiate terms?"

The Prefecture said, "No need for beating around the bush. Tell me, what do you want?"

Chen Nan replied, "I want you to live up to your words!"

The Prefecture asked, "What do you mean?"

Chen Nan sneered, "Have you forgotten your grand pronouncements? Didn't you say you were dedicated to serving the people?

Now, I'm giving you an opportunity.

This is far more practical than setting up a fake Merit Tree at an orphanage and then hypocritically publicizing it.

I want you to eradicate the cancer of Wu City, the Wang Clan. I don't believe you are unaware of their wicked deeds.

I already possess considerable evidence. You simply need to act in your capacity as Prefecture, adhere to the law, and bring them to justice. This will be a great merit for you.

Eliminating such a massive criminal organization can be added to your political achievements, becoming a significant entry in your official record, and may even be remembered in local history.

This is your choice: either your corruption is exposed, leading to ruin and disgrace, or you punish evil, advance your career, and leave a lasting legacy.

I believe you will make the right choice."

After a long silence, the Prefecture said, "You are Chen Nan, aren't you?"

Chen Nan hadn't altered his voice, so it was natural for the Prefecture to deduce his identity.

He smiled and replied, "Yes, that's me."

The Prefecture said, "You truly possess courage and insight. For a child to achieve this is truly unimaginable.

However, aren't you afraid I'll join forces with the Wang siblings? Because I can pinpoint your exact location now."

Chen Nan smiled, "Of course, I'm afraid. But I don't believe you'll do that. Furthermore, I know you'll do everything you can to get rid of the Wang siblings.

Don't try to find me, or the files and audio recordings of you accepting bribes will be spread all over the internet."