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Zhao Ruilong's influence goes without saying.

My presence here today is merely a formality.

It won't be long before someone gets him out of there...

……

at the same time.

In Zhong Xiaoai's office.

Upon receiving her father's call, Zhong Xiaoai's face lit up with an almost imperceptible joy, and she asked excitedly, "Dad, what's up?"

But soon.

The words from the other end of the phone made Zhong Xiaoai's face turn ugly.

"Release them? Dad, are you crazy?!"

"Do you know who's behind the Shanshui Group? If we catch Gao Xiaoqin, maybe we can..."

The words have not yet fallen.

The voice on the other end of the phone abruptly interrupted Zhong Xiaoai: "Xiaoai, stop fooling around!"

"The waters here are too deep; you can't just stir them up like that!"

"Listen to me, release them, and we'll have countless opportunities to investigate later."

"But now, the other party has assured me that as long as Gao Xiaoqin is released, she will stay far away from Jinghai City and will no longer interfere in these matters."

As he spoke, Zhong Xiaoai's father sighed, "Xiaoai, let's stop here. Since the expressway project in Jinghai City can continue, let's continue it for now."

"Gao Xiaoqin is insignificant. She'll just be a caged bird, someone else's plaything... Let her go."

Chapter 183 Forced Release, An Xin and Du Cheng's Argument

At this moment.

As the father finished speaking.

Zhong Xiaoai's face still showed a hint of resentment.

After all, once Gao Xiaoqin is caught, it will definitely implicate a series of important figures.

but……

Zhong Xiaoai knew perfectly well that her father was a vice-state-level leader.

The underlying relationships are even more complex.

Even her own father personally spoke up, saying he wanted to let Gao Xiaoqin go.

That further suggests that someone even more powerful is speaking up behind Gao Xiaoqin.

Perhaps he's at a similar level to his father...

Just thinking about this made Gao Xiaoqin even more unwilling: "Dad..."

And soon.

A steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Ai, be good."

"They made us release Gao Xiaoqin, which means we have leverage over them."

"They might be able to do even more things by relying on this leverage in the future."

"Xiao Ai, sometimes you have to be flexible when you're in officialdom."

Zhong Xiaoai immediately fell silent.

They can find even more incriminating evidence...

This was undoubtedly very tempting for Zhong Xiaoai.

Otherwise, even for other reasons, Zhong Xiaoai would absolutely not agree!

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Thinking this through, Zhong Xiaoai finally relented: "Dad, I understand."

……

After a while.

Jinghai City, a dazzling metropolis.

At Gao Qilin's home.

At that moment, Gao Qilin received a call from Zhong Xiaoai.

Hearing the familiar voice, the words on the other end sounded slightly hurried: "Gao Qilin, what are you doing?"

Gao Qilin was somewhat confused and said, "Nothing, just reading at home, what's wrong?"

Zhong Xiaoai immediately bit her lip, a look of guilt flashing across her face.

Zhong Xiaoai knew perfectly well that Gao Qilin's report on Gao Xiaoqin was a mutually exploitative relationship between them.

But whatever.

President Chen did indeed accept a bribe and was going to tell Gao Qilin about letting Gao Xiaoqin go...

Zhong Xiaoai always felt a sense of guilt.

But after taking a deep breath, Zhong Xiaoai still hesitated before speaking: "Gao Qilin, I...I have something to tell you."

“My dad called me and said that the people behind Gao Xiaoqin demanded that Gao Xiaoqin be let go, and that from now on, Gao Xiaoqin would withdraw from the Jinghai Market.”

As Zhong Xiaoai finished speaking.

A rare look of surprise appeared on Gao Qilin's face, and he suddenly stood up!

Is Gao Xiaoqin going to withdraw from the market in Jinghai City?

Doesn't this prove...?

Gao Xiaoqin is going back to Handong Province.

If I remember correctly, Gao Xiaoqin was Zhao Ruilong's person.

Giving up the market is tantamount to giving up one's career. One can only imagine what Gao Xiaoqin will face then.

And most importantly.

There is an old saying that goes well.

The people do not fight against the officials.

With Gao Xiaoqin here, the two could still manage to put up a fight.

But after Gao Xiaoqin left, the only people Zhao Ruilong sent were Mayor Qi Tongwei and Vice Governor He Liming.

There won't be any businessmen like Gao Xiaoqin to provide a buffer then.

After hesitating for a moment.

Gao Qilin hesitated before speaking, "Okay, I understand."

Zhong Xiaoai was silent for a moment before saying, "I'm sorry, I didn't bring Gao Xiaoqin to justice."

Gao Qilin gave a faint smile.

“It’s alright. I didn’t expect that a mere Bank Manager Chen could arrest Gao Xiaoqin.”

"Besides, letting Gao Xiaoqin go this time might also help your father, right?"

"After all, Gao Xiaoqin's backer is no ordinary person."

As Gao Qilin finished speaking.

A look of surprise immediately appeared on Zhong Xiaoai's face.

How could Gao Qilin even think of something like this?

This kind of speculative ability is probably quite astonishing...

However, Zhong Xiaoai quickly took a deep breath and spoke again, "It would be best if you could understand."

……

The next morning.

Jinghai City.

At the entrance of the Municipal Bureau.

Gao Qilin slowly stepped out of the car, tall and elegant.

The policewoman at the front desk quickly poked her head out and greeted Gao Qilin: "Brother Qilin."

"Why are you here again? Are you bringing us prisoners again?"

As she spoke, the policewoman teased, a blush creeping onto her face.

Gao Qilin smiled upon hearing this: "Am I a cat? I bring you mice every day."

"I'm here to pick someone up."