172.Discussing matters of the heart

Mr. Zhang, who oversees Jinmen's judiciary system, holds a high and powerful position with great influence.

Such an assassination attempt would surely be a major event.

Chen Zhizhong went over everything once more, making sure there were no oversights, then went to bed early, as usual.

But as he lay in bed, he could not fall asleep, tossing and turning instead.

That slap had completely undermined his authority, and Chen Zhizhong could only wait for a result.

As he silently counted the ticking of the clock, at 3 a.m., a telephone call came through!

Chen Zhizhong suddenly sat up, "A call at this hour must mean a big commotion is happening."

When he answered the phone, it was a duty officer from his office on the line – Chen Zhizhong was prepared for any news.

But the next second, his expression changed drastically, and he even exclaimed,

"The Chuyun Leased Territory has been hit by continuous artillery shelling, with heavy casualties! Mr. Zhang has tragically perished?!"