In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong!

"Ouyang Qing?"

Hou Liangping muttered to himself.

Seeing this, Cai Chenggong seemed to see a glimmer of hope and continued, "It's her, the vice president of Jingzhou City Bank."

She took my money but didn't do anything. If she hadn't cut off my loan, I wouldn't be in this situation.

"Baozi, where's the evidence?"

Hou Liangping stared at Cai Chenggong, who wisely revealed the bank card number he had used to bribe Ouyang Qing.

"Okay, I understand."

"Tell me everything you know about the share pledges of Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group."

Hou Liangping originally thought that it would be easy to find out the secret by relying on his relationship with Cai Chenggong.

But Cai Chenggong pretended not to hear him.

He just kept his head down and didn't say anything...

"Say something!"

Hou Liangping also noticed Cai Chenggong's lack of cooperation and raised his voice slightly, but Cai Chenggong was unwilling to give any explanation on this topic.

Outside the interrogation room, Zhao Donglai, who was catching up with Chen Hai, heard the commotion inside and abandoned his conversation. The two of them went into the interrogation room and saw Cai Chenggong, who was silent with his head down, and Hou Liangping, who was seething with anger.

"Cai Chenggong, you said you would only confess if Director Hou came to question you personally. Now that Director Hou is here, how long are you planning to keep this a secret!"

Don't blame me for not warning you, the patience of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau is limited.

If you don't want to suffer, you'd better explain yourself now!

Zhao Donglai is now a semi-threat. Although the probability of being subjected to severe torture has decreased these days, it doesn't mean it won't happen; it just exists in a different form.

Unfortunately, Cai Chenggong had already decided not to say a word, so what could he do even if Zhao Donglai threatened him?

After giving Cai Chenggong a deep look, Hou Liangping gave him his final, earnest instructions.

"Cai Chenggong, whether you tell or not, the truth is there. If you take the initiative to explain clearly, you might be able to get lenient treatment. If you stubbornly deny it, it will only harm you in the end."

Think about it yourself...

After saying that, Hou Liangping left the interrogation room.

On the way back to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hou Liangping suddenly spoke.

"Hai Zi, do you know Ouyang Qing?"

Chen Hai, who was driving, paused upon hearing this.

"Ouyang Qing?"

"That's right, the vice president of Jingzhou City Bank!"

"Yes, I know. Ouyang Qing is the wife of Li Dakang, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City. Those of us who work in anti-corruption have basically learned about her."

Chen Hai initially thought Hou Liangping was just asking casually, but little did he know that Hou Liangping already had a plan in mind.

"Cai Chenggong just explained a situation to me."

Hou Liangping spoke calmly, without revealing any joy or sorrow.

"What's going on?"

"Li Dakang's wife, Ouyang Qing, is suspected of accepting bribes!"

boom!

Hou Liangping's words stunned Chen Hai instantly. This news was no less significant than knowing that a bureau-level official had accepted bribes.

"Monkey, are you saying that Ouyang Qing, the wife of Li Dakang, the Standing Committee member of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, accepted bribes?"

"That's right! Cai Chenggong said it himself!"

Ouyang Qing accepted his money but failed to approve the loan, leading to Cai Chenggong's eventual financial crisis and inability to repay the money to Shanshui Group, forcing him to pledge his shares.

Chen Hai exhaled a heavy breath.

"Monkey, this matter is a bit difficult. Although Ouyang Qing is only a deputy division-level cadre, she is, after all, a family member of a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, as Secretary Kang is. According to regulations, we need to report to Chief Prosecutor Ji first, and only after Chief Prosecutor Ji reports to the Provincial Party Committee can we conduct an investigation."

"Hai Zi, are you stupid?"

Reports were relayed up the chain of command, and Ouyang Qing had already gotten wind of it and disposed of the evidence of his bribery.

Besides, we don't arrest people.

"It's just an investigation and evidence gathering. If you don't tell me, and I don't tell me, Lao Ji won't know."

Chen Hai fell silent after listening to Hou Liangping's seemingly reasonable words. Could it really work to go against the rules like this?

Seeing Chen Hai's dilemma, Hou Liangping continued, "Hai Zi, think about it. If we report it first, will Secretary Li Dakang be able to let us find the evidence?"

He's a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee; a single word from him and all the evidence could be disposed of. Or are you trying to condone crime?

That last sentence really got to Chen Hai's nerves, causing him to suppress the caution that was ingrained in his bones.

"Okay, I'll do as you say!"

"That's right, this is the upright and incorruptible Chen Hai I know! You go ahead and conduct a secret investigation to gather evidence."

I'll take care of things with Lao Ji for now. You don't need to worry about the work at the bureau, I'll handle it.

We're brothers, I'll make sure you can investigate without any worries!

"good!"

Chen Hai replied with a smile, little did he know that he had been sold out by Hou Liangping and was even helping him count the money.

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Hou Liangping's anger at Cai Chenggong's lack of cooperation subsided somewhat.

Regardless of whether Chen Hai has found any evidence, he can control all the work within the bureau.

If they find evidence and report it themselves, they can get credit. If the higher-ups find out that they don't report, they will be investigated for violating regulations. Hou Liangping can then change his story and say that it was Chen Hai's idea.

Anyway, Chen Hai didn't record the conversation or have any evidence, so Hou Liangping isn't afraid of the outcome!

Back at the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hou Liangping acted as if nothing had happened and didn't tell anyone the news.

The investigation into Ouyang Qing was also conducted secretly by Chen Hai.

............................................................

Jinghai City.

A few days later, the investigation team conducted an in-depth investigation into the accounts and audio recordings provided by Huang Yao.

Evidence has been secured regarding the involvement of organized crime, as well as evidence of hiring a murderer and evidence of bribery.

The evidence is now quite substantial.

Lu Yike naturally reported this matter to Chen Luo.

"Comrade Lu Yike, the investigation into Jinghai Qiangsheng Group can now be moved from a private to a public investigation."

I will call An Changlin, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of Jinghai City, and ask him to fully cooperate with your inspection team. The day for the raid is set for one week from now.

"At that time, Secretary Tian Guofu of the Discipline Inspection Commission and I will personally make a trip to Jinghai."

Hearing Chen Luo's instructions over the phone, Lu Yike expressed her firm determination to carry them out.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Luo, who had been sitting in the office, got up and walked to the internal red telephone.

"Hello, is this the Jinghai Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission? This is Chen Luo. Please let Comrade Changlin answer the phone."

Chen Luo's voice was very calm, but in the office of the Jinghai Municipal Political and Legal Committee, An Changlin's secretary was sweating profusely after receiving the call!

"Secretary Chen, please wait a moment!"

After he finished speaking, the secretary immediately reported to An Changlin, the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Jinghai City. Less than a minute later, An Changlin ran to the office and took the call.

"Secretary Chen, I...I am An Changlin!"

An Changlin's voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that he had run quite fast and was a little out of breath.

"Comrade Changlin, the joint investigation team from the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission's Supervision Office, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, and the public security, procuratorate, and court is currently in Jinghai City. Comrade Lu Yike, the deputy commander and director of the Supervision Office, will contact you shortly."

The Jinghai Municipal Political and Legal Affairs Commission must resolutely cooperate with the investigation team and assist Director Lu in conducting the investigation.

I will also be visiting Jinghai City next Monday to inspect the work.

I will have the Provincial Party Committee General Office issue a document to the Jinghai Municipal Party Committee and Government regarding this matter. Before I arrive, Jinghai must not be in chaos!

Do you get me?"