Chapter 445: Asking to Die

Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

By the time Ye Mo arrived in Xi Tong Town, it was daytime. He didn't know where Shi Xiu lived, so he called him. Shi Xiu answered immediately, sounding far from sleepy. Ye Mo could tell he hadn't slept that night.

He didn't know what had happened, but Ye Mo went to Shi Xiu's temporary residence. Shi Xiu and Song Xiaotan were waiting at the door.

"Shi Xiu, why are you living in a place like this? Wu Ze has some nerve!" Ye Mo might not be in politics, but he wouldn't let Shi Xiu live in such a dilapidated place.

Shi Xiu's eyes were red, and dark bags hung beneath them. He hadn't slept well in a long time. Though curious about Ye Mo's visit, he didn't ask. He saw Ye Mo's anger, and quickly said, "This has nothing to do with Mayor Wu or Brother Zhou Ping. They're also in trouble."

Ye Mo realized there was another reason. Wu Ze wouldn't have dared do this alone.

After Ye Mo sat down, Shi Xiu explained. When Shi Xiu arrived, he wasn't admitted to the Senate due to lacking experience. This prevented him from helping Wu Ze, while Mayor Hong Zhao's secretary held considerable power. Before Wu Ze's arrival, he controlled everything. So, Wu Ze only had Zhou Ping's help, putting them at a disadvantage.

If Luo Yue hadn't had problems, Wu Ze might have had more power, but reports surfaced about the beauty pill's negative effects. Since Luo Yue was brought in by Wu Ze and Shi Xiu, their situation worsened.

Despite Wu Ze being a Li family member, he was powerless without their help. Li Chunsheng couldn't help either, as he was also in trouble.

"My job is essentially meaningless. Everything is controlled by Hong Zhao's men, and Mayor Niu supports Hong Zhao. Xiaotan and I talked all night last night. She wanted me to resign, but I'm not satisfied. You helped me get this position, and I don't want to give up before I've even started," Shi Xiu said helplessly.

Ye Mo nodded. No wonder Xi Tong's dam incident was suppressed; even the secretary was Mayor Niu's man.

Ye Mo patted Shi Xiu's shoulder. "Don't worry, I can solve this. You know about the dam incident, the one that got you your position?"

Shi Xiu nodded. "Of course. Everyone does. Still, the higher-ups suppressed it. I suspect Mayor Niu, but no one dares say anything without evidence. My instinct says Mayor Su was wronged."

Ye Mo commended Shi Xiu's political instinct.

"Your suspicion is correct; I have evidence of Mayor Niu's money laundering." Ye Mo produced a card and told Shi Xiu to turn on his computer.

Half an hour later, Shi Xiu was stunned. This information was top-secret, including Yuan Bei Corporation's schemes.

"Ye Mo...this..." He couldn't believe Ye Mo obtained this. The beauty pill's side effects were only reported yesterday, yet Ye Mo already had this evidence. He was too powerful! How could Yuan Bei Corporation fight him? It was suicide.

Fighting Ye Mo was indeed suicide.

Ye Mo patted Shi Xiu's shoulder. "I copied the info to your computer. Use it as needed. If you can't rise now, I won't help anymore, and you can join me at Flowing Snake."

"Ye Mo, you're my best friend. Saying 'thank you' is meaningless, but if I can't rise, I might as well die. I'll go to Flowing Snake. After revenge, I'll leave. I like politics, but Xiaotan doesn't," Shi Xiu said.

Ye Mo nodded. "Then what will you do next?"

"I'll notify Wu Ze, then find Mayor Li in He Feng. He's troubled lately. If he gets this, he'll know how to use it," Shi Xiu said. He knew his power was low; giving it to Li Chunsheng maximized its potential.

"Okay." Ye Mo was pleased. Shi Xiu was mature.

Ye Mo called Yu Miaodan, sent her the video, and told her to post it on the official Luo Yue website immediately.

Yu Miaodan couldn't believe Ye Mo obtained this evidence so quickly. The meeting was clearly recorded; no wonder Ye Mo told her to get a good camera.

Yu Miaodan suspected Ye Mo recorded it firsthand.

Regardless, Luo Yue was safe. Yu Miaodan felt greater respect for Ye Mo and wondered how he'd done it.

After sending the video, Ye Mo went to He Feng with Shi Xiu.

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Li Chunsheng felt immense pressure in He Feng. He wasn't a true Li family member, but he realized the city's complexities.

After a few meetings, he could barely save himself. He was only a Vice-Mayor. Luckily, he was also a Vice-Secretary; otherwise, he wouldn't even speak.

Li Chunsheng knew he couldn't ask the Li family for help. He was only a Vice-Mayor before, and only because of Li Qiuyang did he become a Vice-Secretary. He essentially took the position from Mayor Niu's group.

This was due to the Li family's power, or perhaps Mayor Niu was about to be removed. Otherwise, Li Chunsheng couldn't have gotten the rank.

However, it also meant that if Li Chunsheng made progress, he might become He Feng's next mayor.

If he failed, he'd be deemed useless and discarded by the Li family.

Li Chunsheng knew today's meeting aimed to suppress him, because of bringing in Luo Yue, which sold fake medicine.

Li Chunsheng sighed. He knew Mayor Niu was scheming, but he had to go. Just as he was about to leave, someone unexpected appeared.

"Mayor Shi, how are you here? Did something happen in Xi Tong?" Li Chunsheng sensed trouble.

Shi Xiu's situation was worse than his, and they were on the same team. Something must have gone wrong in Xi Tong.

Then, Li Chunsheng saw Shi Xiu's red eyes, but also excitement.

"Mayor Li, we can turn the tables this time!" Shi Xiu was excited.

Li Chunsheng's political awareness surpassed Shi Xiu's. He looked around carefully and calmly said, "Shi Xiu, come in and sit."

Then, Li Chunsheng brought Shi Xiu inside and closed the door.