Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Lu Xiaola stood aside and added casually, "Hou Liangping, you need to be down-to-earth and avoid being impetuous. Case handling requires a chain of evidence, not just wild guesses based on enthusiasm."

You're still too green.

Fang Ping crossed his arms, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Director Hou, a bet's a bet. You can't just call me 'Grandpa' all you want."

A written review is essential.

Our Department of Chemical Energy is not a marketplace where you can come and go as you please.

Pressure was applied at every level, and the pressure was mounting step by step.

Hou Liangping's men all lowered their heads, none daring to look up and meet his gaze.

Hou Liangping took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his anger.

He reached into his briefcase and pulled out another document.

The monkey's arrogant spirit was rekindled.

"Minister Song, I may not need to write a written self-criticism."

This is my third search warrant.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on that document.

Song Yunhui raised an eyebrow slightly. "The third place? Hou's place? Where?"

"Imperial Capital Villa," Hou Liangping said calmly.

His voice was strong and resonant, full of confidence.

Zhao Dehan's expression suddenly changed. "Director Hou, why are you making trouble for me alone? Do I have a grudge against you?"

Hou Liangping sensed something was wrong when he saw Zhao Dehan's behavior; there was definitely something wrong with this guy.

"Zhao Dehan, you're the one I'm investigating. I, Hou Liangping, am making this clear today."

If not even a trace of embezzled funds or goods are found at the Imperial Garden Villa today, I am willing to submit a written self-criticism and publicly apologize to the Ministry of Energy and Zhao Dehan in front of everyone.

We must burn our bridges and leave no way out.

Because Zhao Dehan looked like he was about to cry, his expression was as if he had lost his parents.

Because I believe Zhong Xiaoai, the report is definitely not unfounded.

The monkey was still very confident that he would take down Zhao Dehan in one fell swoop.

Song Yunhui paused for two seconds, then nodded. "Alright. I'll give you a chance."

I'd like to see what you can find out.

Let's be clear from the start: if we continue investigating, we still won't find anything.

Hou Liangping, not only do you have to apologize, but your father-in-law Zhong Zhengguo and your Director Qin also have to apologize to us.

"Okay, it's a deal." Hou Liangping went all out.

He couldn't control Qin Siyuan and Zhong Zhengguo; whether they apologized or not was not up to him.

Half an hour later.

Dijingyuan is a high-end villa area.

The gate to the detached villa opened, and the group entered.

The interior is luxuriously decorated and exquisitely furnished, a world apart from Zhao Dehan's old and dilapidated apartment.

Song Yunhui and Lu Xiaola sat calmly on the leather sofa in the living room, smoking cigarettes.

The two men remained calm, as if the villa in front of them and Zhao Dehan had nothing to do with them.

Fang Ping crossed his arms and watched coldly from the sidelines.

Hou Liangping had sharp eyes and quickly scanned the entire room before finally fixing his gaze on the double-door refrigerator.

Having investigated numerous cases, I am intimately familiar with the common tricks of corrupt officials.

Hiding money in refrigerators is a common tactic used by corrupt officials.

Hou Liangping strode forward and reached out to touch the refrigerator door handle.

The instant your fingertips touched the refrigerator.

A muffled thud.

Zhao Dehan's legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground.

My back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, and my face turned ashen.

fear.

He could no longer feign even a hint of incorruptibility.

"Director Hou! I beg you! Please listen to me!"

Zhao Dehan's voice trembled, his tone panicked, "I, Zhao Dehan, really didn't dare spend a single penny! I didn't touch a single cent here!"

He spoke recklessly in his panic, admitting his mistake without being asked.

Hou Liangping paused, then slowly turned his head to the side.

Looking down at Zhao Dehan kneeling on the ground, his tone was icy and chilling, "Zhao Dehan, so you're admitting you accepted bribes?"

Zhao Dehan was trembling all over, his jaw chattering.

"I……"

Fang Ping gave him a look that said, "Zhao Dehan, shut up right now."

"Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely." Hou Liangping interrupted him. "Zhao Dehan, I've heard you're a well-known filial son. You regularly send your parents, who still live in the countryside, a living allowance every month."

The purpose of persuading Zhao Dehan was to successfully obtain Zhao Dehan's account book.

Because after submitting the report yesterday, Zhong Xiaoai said to him, "Monkey, what Dad means is that arresting people isn't important; what's important is getting Zhao Dehan's account books. Once we have the account books, we'll have leverage over everyone listed above, which we can use to our advantage. With the account books in hand, you'll immediately become a deputy director."

Looking back now, since Zhong Zhengguo was so eager to get his hands on the account book, he had to go all out for his own advancement.

When his parents were mentioned, Zhao Dehan's eyes reddened and he broke down in tears. "Director Hou, I only send three hundred yuan home every month!"

My ancestors for generations were honest and hardworking farmers; my grandparents and parents were all farmers who made their living by working the land.

I'm terrified of being poor, I'm really terrified of being poor!

"Are you terrified of poverty?" Hou Liangping suddenly raised his voice, his tone sharp and intimidating. "Zhao Dehan, is your family's poverty an excuse for embezzlement and bribery? Is your humble origins a pretext for your corruption and depravity? The Ministry of Chemical Industry and Energy offered you high-ranking positions and generous benefits, yet you remained insatiably greedy, putting the cart before the horse!"

Hou Liangping was tempted by such good benefits.

His question was stern and resounding.

Zhao Dehan lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Song Yunhui and Lu Xiaola leaned back quietly on the sofa, smoking without saying a word.

The two men had indifferent eyes, as if they were watching a pre-arranged farce.

Hou Liangping stopped talking and forcefully pulled open the refrigerator door.

pat!

Stacks of banknotes fell to the ground.

The refrigerator was stuffed with neatly bundled stacks of cash.

Layers of bright red banknotes were stacked up, filling the entire refrigerated compartment.

The visual impact is overwhelming, both dazzling and shocking.

Zhao Dehan's pupils constricted sharply, and he shouted in a hoarse voice.

"Director Hou, I'm innocent! It's not mine!"

Who put money in my refrigerator?!

I have no idea!

That's a total rip-off!

His panicked explanations were full of holes.

Hou Liangping smiled and seized on the loophole in the conversation.

"Oh? Now you admit this is your home?"

A single sentence cuts to the heart of the matter, hitting the nail on the head.

Zhao Dehan's body stiffened, his lips trembled, and he could no longer utter a word of explanation.

Hou Liangping snorted coldly, "Zhao Dehan, I'm asking you a question."

Rumors circulate that you hold the ledger in your hand, recording all the people who come and go, and the amounts involved.

Where are the ledgers? Hand them over!

This can be treated as a voluntary surrender, which could reduce your punishment.

This sentence was the final straw that broke Zhao Dehan's back.

Zhao Dehan collapsed to the ground, his back pressed firmly against the cold wall.

His eyes were unfocused.

"Director Hou, it's... in the false ceiling of the bathroom."

Hou Liangping didn't hesitate any longer and strode towards the bathroom.

Fang Ping followed closely behind.

Hou Liangping raised his hand and removed the ceiling panel, revealing a small black waterproof bag.

Hou Liangping grabbed the small bag and quickly unzipped it.

Three notebooks with kraft paper covers lay quietly in the bag.

With the ledger in hand, the evidence was irrefutable.

Hou Liangping could not hide his excitement and immediately took out his phone to contact Chen Hai.

No amount of credit is too much.

Ding Yizhen must be arrested.

Tear open the breach in Handong.