A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

"You guys, do you think Guan Hongfeng really has a twin brother?"

"To be honest, why would Guan Hongfeng, as the head of the criminal investigation team of the Jinhai City Public Security Bureau, do something so foolish?"

"That's not necessarily true. Let me tell you, when people are emotional, they're capable of doing anything."

Han Ming ignored what others said and handed over the task of investigating whether Guan Hongfeng had any brothers or sisters to Jiang Guangming, who was standing to the side.

At this moment, Guan Hongfeng was being held in the interrogation room of the Jinhai City Public Security Bureau.

Zhou Xun, the deputy captain of the criminal investigation team, was sitting opposite Guan Hongfeng.

In the original drama, Zhou Xun was played by actor Wang Longzheng.

"Captain Guan, what problem can be solved by you not saying anything?"

Guan Hongfeng looked at Zhou Xun calmly, remaining silent.

"It's been twelve hours since the incident, what's the point of you keeping this up?"

Seeing that Guan Hongfeng still didn't react, Zhou Xun sneered.

"Captain Guan, to be honest, I always admired you, but I never expected you to be so ruthless when it came to killing people!"

As he spoke, Zhou Xun walked up to Guan Hongfeng and offered him a cigarette.

Guan Hongfeng did not reach out to take it, and remained sitting there expressionless.

In an instant, Zhou Xun suddenly slammed both hands on the table in front of Guan Hongfeng.

A loud "bang" echoed throughout the room.

Zhou Xun deliberately lowered his body and said.

"Captain Guan, your case has already been reported to the provincial department. Once the instructions from above come through, you're finished even if you don't say anything!"

Upon hearing this, Guan Hongfeng raised his head expressionlessly and looked at Zhou Xun in front of him.

"Didn't you always want to be the captain of the criminal investigation team? Now that I'm gone, that position will be yours."

"Guan Hongfeng, don't overestimate yourself. Do you need the provincial department leaders' approval to be dismissed? A mere nod from the bureau leaders and you're out of office as usual. Besides, you're now a suspect in a family annihilation case. You don't really think you can keep that position, do you?"

Just then, the door to the interrogation room opened.

Trainee police officer Zhou Shutong walked in.

In the original drama, Zhou Shutong was played by Liang Yuan.

"Captain Zhou, we've received a letter from above. They want to investigate Captain Guan... Oh! No, I mean, whether Guan Hongfeng has any brothers or sisters, especially twins or the like."

Zhou Xun was surprised to hear Zhou Shutong's words.

"What? Such a big matter, and this is the only instruction given from above? Who gave this instruction? Haven't the provincial leaders heard about the situation yet?"

Zhou Shutong looked at Zhou Xun in front of her.

"Team Leader Zhou, I heard it was approved by Director Qi of the Provincial Department."

Upon hearing the name Director Qi, Zhou Xun's expression immediately turned sour.

"Why did Director Qi investigate Guan Hongfeng's siblings first in such a serious matter?"

"Captain Zhou, what should we do?"

"What else can we do? We can only report Guan Hongfeng's situation truthfully to the provincial department and then wait for instructions from the provincial leaders..."

"Yes!"

After Zhou Shutong left, Zhou Xun looked at Guan Hongfeng again.

He noticed a strange look in Guan Hongfeng's eyes.

"Guan Hongfeng, what's wrong with you? You're not expecting something, are you? You don't think the provincial leaders will speak up for you, do you?"

Guan Hongfeng smiled.

"Zhou Xun, it seems you're determined to get this position from me?"

"Guan Hongfeng, let me remind you again, you are a suspect now. Don't mention the captain's position to me. No matter what, this criminal investigation captain will definitely be replaced this time!"

"Don't be too confident, nothing is certain yet."

Upon hearing Guan Hongfeng's words, Zhou Xun couldn't help but reveal a playful expression once again.

"Comrade Guan Hongfeng, I advise you not to keep thinking about your job. Instead, use this time to think about how to honestly explain your mistakes."

In Handong Province, there has recently been a major reshuffle of officials, with Qi Tongwei becoming the director of the Handong Provincial Police Department.

Sha Ruijin, the newly appointed director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province, has also taken office.

At this moment, in the office of Ji Changming, the chief prosecutor of the Handong Provincial Procuratorate, the newly appointed director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Sha Ruijin, was sitting opposite Ji Changming.

“Chief Prosecutor Ji, I’ve read the letter from Gao 1.7 Qi Qiang’s last report against Qi Tongwei. There are still many questions surrounding this case, and I don’t think we can close it hastily!”

Upon hearing Sha Ruijin's words, Ji Changming couldn't help but gasp.

"Comrade Sha Ruijin, we cadres always have some taboos. I advise you not to try to investigate everything."

"I am the newly appointed director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Handong Province. Naturally, I am responsible for the cases under my jurisdiction. Is there a problem with quarterly inspections from an organizational perspective?"

Ji Changming looked at Sha Ruijin, who was in front of him, and he seemed to be making a big show of things as a new official.

“Sha Ruijin, let me tell you, your predecessor, Zhang Yong, was taken away by the Discipline Inspection Commission during the interrogation of Qi Tongwei. Of course, there's also Liang Qunfeng, the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Affairs Commission, who was the main driving force behind this case. I imagine you knew all this before you came here, didn't you?”

Chapter Sixty-Two: The Murderer is Not Guan Hongfeng

Upon hearing Ji Changming's words, Sha Ruijin suddenly frowned.

That's right. Although Sha Ruijin is portrayed as a dignified and imposing figure in the original drama, his ability to rise to the rank of minister in the past proves that he is a character with a certain political acumen.

"So, Prosecutor Ji, is there something I haven't understood about Qi Tongwei's case?"

As Sha Ruijin spoke, he smiled casually.

Ji Changming breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Sha Ruijin's reaction.

"Comrade Shao Ruijin, I have already reported on this case to the newly appointed Secretary Pan Yue of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. Secretary Pan Yue's opinion is that Gao Qiqiang has already been brought to justice, and some things should be put to rest. Secretary Pan feels that there is no need to delve into many things any further; it's time to turn the page."

Sha Ruijin understood Ji Changming's meaning, which meant that the newly appointed Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Pan Yue, had made the decision that this matter needed to be brought to a close.

“Prosecutor Ji, I just realized that I had a few leads before I came here. I believe that Comrade Qi Tongwei’s case is a complete fabrication. I will submit a report to you when I get back. This case will then be completely closed and filed.”

Upon hearing Sha Ruijin's words, Ji Changming smiled.

He had to admire Sha Ruijin, the newly appointed head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

He certainly has a unique perspective. He originally brought up Qi Tongwei's case to prepare for a major upheaval upon taking office.

After understanding the situation, instead of putting the case on hold, they chose to close it on their own initiative.

"Comrade Ruijin, you are very efficient. Let's do it this way!"

When Sha Ruijin heard Ji Changming address him, he changed how he addressed himself.

He has changed from Sha Ruijin to Comrade Ruijin.

This proves that I did the right thing.

After leaving Ji Changming's office, Sha Ruijin took a deep breath.

He had to admit that the waters in Handong were indeed very deep.

I almost got myself into trouble just now because I wasn't paying attention.

Inside the police department of Handong Province, Qi Tongwei was holding a meeting with the deputy directors.

At this moment, Han Ming knocked on the conference room door and walked in with a few sheets of paper in his hand.

"Director Qi, the information you asked me to investigate regarding Guan Hongfeng's family situation has been verified."

Qi Tongwei was speaking when Han Ming came in, and Qi Tongwei took the materials from Han Ming's hands.

"Han Ming, how many times have I told you..."

Before Qi Tongwei could finish speaking, Han Ming pointed to the conference room door.

"Director Qi, I knocked on the door before coming in this time!"

Qi Tongwei saw Han Ming's puzzled expression and helplessly pursed his lips.

"Han Ming, can't you see we're having a leadership meeting?"

Seeing this, Liu Jianhua smiled.

"Director Qi, Comrade Han Ming is just straightforward, nothing to worry about. By the way, last time I was in Director Qi's office, I overheard something about the case of Guan Hongfeng, the criminal investigation captain of the Jinhai Police Bureau. I guess Han Ming, you're here to report on the investigation of that case to Director Qi?"

Han Ming nodded after hearing Liu Jianhua's words.

“That’s right, Director Liu, the results are in. Guan Hongfeng does indeed have a twin brother named Guan Hongyu. He used to be an armed police officer, but is now retired and unemployed. So, I’d like to ask Director Qi what the next step is? Guan Hongfeng is still in prison!”

In an instant, Liu Jianhua's eyes widened.

"What?! Guan Hongfeng really does have a twin brother, just like Director Qi said?"

"That's right, there really is one! And from what we've learned, his brother is a prime suspect."

Hearing the conversation between Han Ming and Liu Jianhua, the deputy directors present all involuntarily gaped open.

Good heavens, Director Qi has performed another miracle, predicting the case so easily again?

Liu Yuyan realized that Liu Jianhua had already gone to Qi Tongwei's office in private.

There's only one spot left for advancement. Good grief, didn't you and I both look down on Qi Tongwei?

Since you've betrayed us, don't blame me for being unjust if you're ruthless.

It's just flattery, isn't it? Anyone can do that!

"Director Qi has always been like this. No matter how difficult or complicated the case is, Director Qi can solve it at a glance. Others would go through the process of understanding the situation, investigating the scene, and conducting technical appraisals to solve a case, but our Director Qi can see the problem at a glance. What do you call that? A discerning eye!"

Qi Tongwei listened to Liu Yuyan's words without any extra expression on his face. He then turned to look at Han Ming.

"I asked you to investigate Guan Hongbin to tell you not to judge things by appearances. This case has absolutely nothing to do with Guan Hongbin."

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, everyone present gaped in astonishment.

Liu Yuyan and Liu Jianhua, two veteran comrades, had prepared their lines of flattery.

The version about catching Guan Hongbin and solving the case is now being contradicted by Qi Tongwei, who says the murderer is not Guan Hongbin.