Absolute power in officialdom

Chapter 258 The Little Nurse Who Jumped Off the Building

At that moment, Zhang Ping even considered jumping off the building.

He touched his burning face with one hand; it was hot and bleeding.

Before Jiang Furong arrived, Cao Xiaojuan came and told him to divorce his wife, marry her, and then take her to Longcheng.

He was just playing around, how could he possibly marry Cao Xiaojuan?

Cao Xiaojuan said she was pregnant with his child.

He said he would give 50,000 yuan for an abortion.

Cao Xiaojuan said she could refuse to marry him, but he would give her five million.

Where would he get five million?

He was just a town mayor in a backward area, not a county magistrate or mayor.

Cao Xiaojuan stormed off, unexpectedly ending up on the rooftop.

"Mayor Zhang! Mayor Zhang!" Sun Dewang reminded again, "Cao Xiaojuan is on the roof, she's very agitated, she says she wants to see you, or she'll jump."

Secretary Wu and the other leaders have already gone upstairs. They want you to go there immediately! This is a matter of life and death!

"I...I..." Zhang Ping felt more embarrassed than ever before. The places on his face where Jiang Furong had scratched him were burning with pain, and the place on his shoulder where the ashtray had hit him was also throbbing with pain, but none of that could compare to the panic and despair in his heart.

My uncle has fallen, my support is gone, and I still haven't cleaned up the mess I made.

Now two women have come to my door one after the other, one demanding a job and the other demanding recognition of their status, both threatening suicide!

He felt like he was standing on the edge of a cliff, surrounded by abysses on all sides.

When Jiang Furong heard Cao Xiaojuan's name, she was taken aback at first, then said sarcastically, "Well done! Zhang Ping! You're something else!"

They're always looking for something better, even the nurses at the health center?

And you got her pregnant? You really are a great lover and a real charmer in our Xindian Town!

An official like you has absolutely no ability! If it weren't for your uncle's powerful backing, would you have been able to get to the deputy county level?

Besides womanizing, embezzling and accepting bribes, have you done anything decent all day long? Do you have any achievements to show for yourself?

Your arrival in Xindian Town is a tragedy for the people of Xindian Town!

Zhang Ping said with a wry smile, "Jiang Furong, how many town officials are truly doing good for the people? Aren't they all just thinking about getting personal benefits?"

If I weren't in this position, someone else in it would probably be even worse than me!

Sun Dewang corrected him without hesitation: "Mayor Zhang, you're wrong about that!"

You're not clean yourself, yet you assume everyone else has shit in their pants?

Look at Secretary Wu; he genuinely does good deeds and practical things for the people, winning their sincere support and praise.

Zhang Ping chuckled awkwardly, "Such cadres are extremely rare, aren't they?"

Jiang Furong was filled with resentment at the thought that Zhang Ping had secretly slept with Jiang Shan.

Of course, she didn't know that Jiang Shan's belt was actually very loose.

She grew angrier the more she thought about it and tried to attack again, but Sun Dewang and two other cadres who rushed over after hearing the commotion held her back tightly.

"Director Jiang! Director Jiang! Calm down! Calm down first!"

Someone is threatening to jump from the roof! No matter how serious the situation, saving lives must come first!

While trying to persuade her, Sun Dewang gave the others a look, signaling them to take the emotionally unstable Jiang Furong away from the office.

Jiang Furong was half-dragged and half-persuaded away, still cursing under her breath.

The office was a mess, with documents scattered everywhere, and broken teacups and ashtray fragments mixed together.

Zhang Ping stood there blankly, his face covered in blood, looking like a stray dog.

"Mayor Zhang, stop standing there! Let's go! We can't wait upstairs!" Sun Dewang urged coldly.

Zhang Ping walked upstairs in a daze.

Inside the office building, many people were peering out the windows to watch the commotion, but when they saw Zhang Ping walk out, they all turned their attention to him.

Seeing Zhang Ping's disheveled appearance, their expressions varied, ranging from surprise and disdain to schadenfreude.

As I climbed the stairs leading to the rooftop, I could already hear the commotion and attempts to dissuade me from above.

Wu Zhiyuan's voice came through: "...Xiao Cao, you are still young and have a long way to go. It's not worth it for someone like that!"

Think about your parents. Was it easy for them to raise you?

If you have any grievances, come down and tell me, and I'll stand up for you!

Zhang Ping's steps felt like they were made of lead, each step incredibly heavy.

He knew that once he stepped onto that rooftop, facing Cao Xiaojuan, Wu Zhiyuan, and so many eyes, his last shred of dignity would be completely torn away, and he would be utterly disgraced.

But can she not go? If Cao Xiaojuan really jumps down, resulting in the deaths of both herself and her unborn child, it won't just be a matter of personal conduct!

That would have led to someone's death and caused a huge uproar in public opinion. Even if his uncle hadn't fallen from grace, he absolutely couldn't have been saved!

Sun Dewang gave him a push from behind.

Zhang Ping steeled himself and went up to the rooftop.

It was very windy on the rooftop.

Cao Xiaojuan sat on the edge of a corner, her body swaying precariously, tears streaming down her face.

There were no firefighters in the town; only a few police officers were maintaining order.

The crowd grew larger and larger, like someone watching a circus.

An old lady even brought a small stool, ready to watch the opera.

A blond-haired young man shouted from below: "Why isn't he jumping yet? I've been waiting for ages!"

A policeman scolded the blond-haired man and sent him away.

"Xiaojuan, don't do anything foolish," Zhang Ping said tremblingly.

"Zhang Ping! You beast! You bastard! You finally dared to show your face!"

"Xiaojuan, let's talk this out calmly. Why take such an extreme approach?"

"Don't come any closer!" Cao Xiaojuan screamed hysterically. "If you come any closer, I'll jump! I'll make you pay with your life! Two lives lost!"

Zhang Ping was so frightened that he immediately stopped in his tracks: "Okay, okay, I won't go over!"

Xiaojuan, don't be impulsive. Let's talk this out, okay? I promise you, I promise you everything!

"Promise me? What makes you promise me?" Cao Xiaojuan cried. "How did you promise me back then?"

You said you would divorce your wife and marry me, you said you hated your wife who looked old and haggard, you said you would treat me well!

And now? You're being transferred to the city, so you don't need us anymore!

I call you but you don't answer, I send you messages but you don't reply!

What do you take me for? A plaything?

Zhang Ping, I'm telling you, I'll die right here today, and even as a ghost I won't let you go, I'll make sure you never have a moment of peace again!

Wu Zhiyuan said to Zhang Ping in a deep voice: "Comrade Zhang Ping, your personal lifestyle issues have caused such a terrible incident, with extremely bad consequences!"

You must apologize to Cao Xiaojuan now, make any promises you can keep, and persuade her to come down! This is an order!

Zhang Ping's face flushed red and then turned pale. He apologized helplessly, "Xiao Juan, it was my fault. I was a bastard. I deceived your feelings."

I apologize to you, I sincerely apologize.

"Come down here, let's talk about the child properly, okay? I'll definitely take responsibility!"

"Take responsibility? How can you take responsibility?" Cao Xiaojuan didn't believe it.

"I...I'll give you money, or if you want to give birth, I...I'll admit it..." Zhang Ping stammered.

"Money? Who wants your filthy money!" Cao Xiaojuan cried. "I want you to marry me! I want to give my child a complete family! Can you do that?"

This is what Zhang Ping fears most.

Marry her? No way!

He has a wife and children at home, and his relationship with Cao Xiaojuan was just a fling. Little did he know that it would lead to such big trouble.

Some women are best avoided!

Wu Zhiyuan spoke again: "Xiao Cao, we have all heard about your experience, and we sympathize with and understand it very much."

The organization will definitely investigate and deal with Comrade Zhang Ping's problem seriously, and give you and the people an explanation!

But please believe that solving problems requires the organization and the law, not using your precious life to punish someone who doesn't deserve it!

"Please come down first, let's talk properly. On behalf of the Party Secretary of Xindian Town, I assure you that I will protect your legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law and regulations!"

Just then, Cao Xiaojuan's mother arrived, sobbing: "Xiaojuan! You can't do anything foolish! If anything happens to you, I don't want to live anymore!"

"Mom! I'm sorry, I have no face to live anymore... He lied to me... He doesn't want me anymore..." Cao Xiaojuan cried, her whole body trembling.

Xiang Jing also arrived and comforted her from the side: "Little Juan, look at your mother, her heart is broken."

It's not worth it for such a bastard! You need to get down first; only by getting down can you get justice.

Secretary Wu said the organization will stand up for you! We all support you!

Wu Zhiyuan also advised, "Xiao Cao, listen to your mother, and listen to our advice as well."

Get down first, it's too dangerous there.

I assure you that this matter will be handled fairly.

The organization will definitely investigate Zhang Ping's case seriously!

We will definitely fight for your legal rights! But the prerequisite is that you stay safe and sound!

Just as Cao Xiaojuan relaxed her guard, Wu Zhiyuan quickly approached and grabbed her arm firmly.

Xiang Jing and the others rushed forward and dragged Cao Xiaojuan back from the edge of the rooftop to a safe area.

"Alright, alright, he's saved!"

"Very good!"

People finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Cao Xiaojuan collapsed into her mother's arms, and the mother and daughter embraced and wept bitterly.

Several men in dark jackets with serious expressions walked up.

Wu Zhiyuan had worked at the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and recognized these people as members of the Commission, so he greeted them.

"Comrade Zhang Ping, we are staff members of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection."

According to preliminary investigation, you are suspected of serious violations of discipline and law.

Following an investigation by the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and approval by the Municipal Party Committee, it has been decided to place you under detention. Please cooperate with the investigation. Now, please come with us.

Zhang Ping's legs were like two limp noodles, completely unresponsive. His body swayed, and he collapsed to the ground.

Immediately afterwards, a fishy, ​​foul odor filled the air.

A dark patch of water quickly spread across the ground beneath him, and his trouser legs were visibly damp.

He actually urinated in public and lost control of his bladder!

The surrounding crowd instinctively took a half step back, their expressions varying—some disgusted, some contemptuous, and some sighing.

Two staff members immediately stepped forward and lifted Zhang Ping, who was limp as a rag doll, up from either side.

"Take him away!" the person in charge said in a deep voice.

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