Name: The Holy Son of the Energy Department Enters Handong

At the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province, a short-haired woman wearing sunglasses and carrying a bag walked in. After stating her name, she was quickly brought before Hou Liangping.

"Ouyang Jing, what do you want from me?"

Now that you're awake, shouldn't you take advantage of Li Dakang's unconscious state to find an excuse to go abroad?

"Did you come here to your death, or to provoke me? We in the anti-corruption bureau don't dare to continue arresting or questioning you because we think Li Dakang is still in bed!"

Hou Liangping crossed his legs and sized up the uninvited guest in front of him, Ouyang Jing.

If it weren't for her, Li Dakang might not have had the car accident.

He didn't have to go in and suffer himself, so Hou Liangping had a great deal of resentment towards this woman.

Hou Liangping was surprised to hear his subordinate mention Ouyang Jing's name; he hadn't expected Ouyang Jing to dare to infiltrate their anti-corruption bureau.

Ouyang Jing gave a bitter smile in response to Hou Liangping's mockery.

She had also considered leaving, since she and Li Dakang were already divorced, and after she left, Li Dakang wouldn't have to become a "naked official" (an official whose family members have emigrated abroad).

But when she saw with her own eyes the pain Li Dakang had endured in bed for her, the scars of surgery.

That already thin face became even thinner.

She then recalled how, in the instant the car accident occurred, Li Dakang had shielded her with his body.

She can't forget any of those incidents.

"Director Hou, I'm here today to beg you. I know you have powerful connections, but I hope you won't make things difficult for my husband, Lao Li. I'll take responsibility for my own actions and mistakes, but please don't drag Li Dakang into this!"

He truly serves the people wholeheartedly, focusing solely on GDP and development; he has no ill intentions. Don't keep harping on him. I will confess everything I've done." The usually arrogant Ouyang Jing bowed her head before Hou Liangping for Li Dakang's sake.

"Alright, Ms. Ouyang Jing, if you confess everything, we naturally won't implicate your husband!" Hou Liangping smiled.

He was still worrying about how to break the existing power structure in Handong Province when Ouyang Jing came knocking on his door.

Hou Liangping had no reason to refuse, and as for not pursuing Li Dakang, Ouyang Jing was completely overthinking it.

Hou Liangping started investigating Ouyang Jing in order to find out about Li Dakang.

How could Li Dakang be spared just because Ouyang Jing voluntarily surrendered herself to the police?

Once Ouyang Jing says something that involves Li Dakang, Hou Liangping will definitely investigate it thoroughly.

"Okay, Director Hou!" Ouyang Jing lowered her head.

Having believed Hou Liangping's words, he came today with a pleading attitude.

He believed that someone with Hou Liangping's background would keep his word and would definitely honor his promises.

Little did they know that Hou Liangping was just a phoenix man with eyes wide open at the sight of merit, a hungry wolf.

"Okay, tell the truth!!"

"No, this isn't the right place. Let's go to the interrogation room!" Hou Liangping grinned, immediately taking advantage of the situation and trying to detain Ouyang Jing, as if afraid she would escape.

"Okay!" Ouyang Jing nodded slowly, with little thought of running away.

All she wanted now was to make Hou Liangping as comfortable as possible.

Since Li Dakang has confessed, Hou Liangping should be able to let him go.

At this moment, Ouyang Jing was thinking that surrendering meant losing half the battle.

Unfortunately, Hou Liangping did not have the idea of ​​surrendering and accepting defeat without further consequences.

Hou Liangping only cared about credit.

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Meanwhile, in Zhao Xia's office, her secretary, Chen Xiaodong, walked in with a troubled expression, holding a phone.

"Governor Zhao, Judge Wu called and said she wants to meet with you to discuss something, and she's already at the Provincial Party Committee building."

Zhao Xia paused slightly in her hand, holding the pen.

The information was leaked. Who leaked it?

Oh, it should be Gao Yuliang.

Zhao Xia recalled her phone call with her father, during which only Gao Yuliang was present, and even the secretary was waiting at the door.

Judge Wu received the news so quickly, it must have been Gao Yuliang who tipped him off.

"When did this old Gao become such a gossip?" Zhao Xia frowned slightly.

Since Lu Yike had the relationship of being the daughter of her father's former subordinate, Zhao Xia didn't intend to deal with it too seriously.

Lock her up for a few more days to teach this little girl the importance of procedural justice, then release her.

After all, it's a matter that can be big or small.

Whatever you do, it's compliant and legal.

However, Gao Yuliang's tip-off put Zhao Xia in a passive position.

Judge Wu must have come to apologize to him; there's no need to guess.

Does Gao Yuliang really intend to let the other side fight him head-on?

Don't be ridiculous, Gao Yuliang wouldn't dare to do that.

If Judge Wu were to fight him head-on, Gao Yuliang wouldn't have a good ending either.

Zhao Xia checked the time; it was still damn 5:20.

At this point, he would be ready to leave work in 10 minutes.

The conversation with Judge Wu must have taken at least 10 minutes, even just to make tea.

"When did Gao Yuliang become an opportunist?" Zhao Xia murmured to himself, then looked up at his secretary who had asked him the question.

"Let her in. Tell her time is of the essence and she should report back immediately if anything comes up!" Zhao Xia's tone was very impolite.

It sounded somewhat like he was complaining about his secretary.

You've been with me for so many years, don't you know I have to get off work at 5:30? And you're still answering the phone at that time.

A short while later, Judge Wu walked in, his body hunched over.

Zhao Xia was speechless. He was clearly still young, but he insisted on pretending to be a hunched old man, acting like a vulnerable person, to evoke pity.

"Judge Wu, please sit down. You have dedicated half your life to the political and legal work of our Handong Province. Do you have any suggestions for me?"

If it's related to law enforcement, you should contact Secretary Gao Yuliang. I think he's your brother-in-law.

"You two should have a lot in common," Zhao Xia said, her tone casual and impeccable.

Judge Wu knew that if he didn't get straight to the point, he probably wouldn't have another chance to speak.

So he placed his hands in front of him, and said awkwardly and embarrassedly, "Governor Zhao, I'm so sorry to have bothered you!"

I have something I'd like to tell you...

Judge Wu lowered his head and spoke in a slightly softer voice.

She recounted the misunderstanding and the logical chain that Gao Yuliang had laid out for her.

In the end, she said, "Governor Zhao, we are all family. Isn't this like the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple?"

I'm so sorry... but since we were unaware of the situation and nothing serious happened, please calm down. I've come to apologize to you personally, and I hope you can forgive me.

"If you need anything in Handong Province in the future, just let me know. As for Lu Yike, you can educate her however you like!"

After listening to Judge Wu's account, Zhao Xia raised an eyebrow speechlessly.

Does he seem like a petty person?

Not to mention the fact that Lu Yike is the daughter of one of her father's men.

Even without this relationship, Lu Yike would at most be suspended from her duties to reflect on her actions.

After all, Zhao Xia knew the ins and outs of the matter; it was all Hou Liangping's doing.

Lu Yike tried to persuade him more than once.

Even her mistake was less serious than the joint responsibility of Chen Hai, the supervisor.

She was just an innocent little girl, following Hou Liangping's orders!

"Judge Wu, I've heard of Lu Yike. She's an innocent and naive little girl. She was just following the orders of that bad guy, Hou Liangping. I know what I'm doing. Don't worry, I'll investigate quickly and let the child come home with you for dinner."

Since they've pledged their loyalty, how could Zhao Xia possibly refuse?

So Zhao Xia spoke in a rather gentle tone.

"Great, great, great!!" Judge Wu stood up excitedly.

Upon hearing Zhao Xia's words, Judge Wu felt the immense pressure vanish.

"Governor Zhao, I don't know how to thank you enough. You are truly a just and upright official. Should I kowtow to you?"

Judge Wu approached Zhao Xia, bent over, and was about to kowtow.

Zhao Xia was startled and quickly helped him up.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "Don't outsiders say that Judge Wu considers himself a scholar and that a senior judge can't let go of his airs?"

And are they really that arrogant?

Why do you have to kneel down whenever you see someone?