Zhou Yi was genuinely surprised to receive a call from Wu Daojun.
He had never met Wu Daojun, and their work had never really overlapped... well, that wasn't entirely true. A few days earlier, he had led the team that arrested Yi Yingxiang and handed her over through the Provincial Procuratorate to the Supreme People's Procuratorate's Special Task Force-in other words, to Wu Daojun.
"You're too kind, Division Chief Wu. Whatever you need, just say the word. If I can help, I certainly will!" Deputy Department Director Zhou replied warmly.
He knew all about Wu Daojun-the future director of the Anti-Corruption General Bureau!
Although he was certain he would never have anything to do with corruption in this lifetime, having connections in high places made things easier. There was no harm in building a good relationship.
Besides, he could guess that whatever favor the man needed, he would certainly be able to help if he wanted to.
"Director Zhou, here's the situation. After questioning Yi Yingxiang and reviewing and analyzing the evidence we have, we've provisionally concluded that she's still concealing a large number of crimes."
"We have reason to suspect that the diaries and discs found in her home represent only a small fraction of the evidence. Yi Yingxiang must have hidden more crucial evidence elsewhere. So I'd like to ask for your assistance with a discreet investigation."
Wu Daojun smiled at his junior colleague, who looked rather disgruntled beside him, and lowered his voice.
This was no spur-of-the-moment idea. It was perfectly normal for procuratorial authorities to request assistance from public security during an investigation. Besides, Deputy Department Director Zhou's reputation preceded him. Alongside "Lone Star of Calamity," "Officialdom Killer," and "Crime-Busting Director," he also held the very significant title of "Case-Solving Expert"!
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