Official excuse: I was sent to work at the grassroots level for training, and Hou Liangping arrested

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Lu Yike shook her head helplessly and spread her hands: "Prosecutor Hou, it's not that we don't want to investigate, but we have to be careful about the methods. Right now, there is no direct evidence to prove that Lin Yunfei or his wife Zhao Lan are directly related to these two cases. We can't just act recklessly based on suspicion."

"When handling cases, evidence is essential."

Lu Yike made a startling remark, leaning forward: "Have you ever considered that other people's mothers or relatives are in business?"

"If Zhao Lan's mother is a billionaire, is it wrong for a mother to spend money on her daughter?"

Hou Liangping's face turned ashen. He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and paced back and forth in the office: "We can't just wait like this. These two cases are definitely not that simple. There must be something fishy going on behind the scenes."

"Based on the current clues, it was Lin Yunfei who gave the order to Zhao Donglai. He ordered Zhao Donglai to take the municipal police to seal off Huilong Group."

"Furthermore, Lin Yunfei issued an order requesting five banks to assist in freezing 30 billion yuan of Huilong Group's funds."

Hou Liangping was extremely stubborn. He recalled being forcibly tied to a bed and subjected to electric shocks at the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, where he was treated as a mentally ill person. He was unwilling to accept this; he had not yet avenged himself.

“Lu Yike, I now suspect that Lin Yunfei premeditatedly murdered (Zhao Donglai).

"Premeditated murder? Where's the evidence? This isn't just empty talk."

"When we do things, we must find evidence. Only in this way can we be legal and compliant."

Seeing Hou Liangping's anxious expression, Lu Yike stood up, walked to his side, and patted him on the shoulder: "Prosecutor Hou, I understand how you feel, but we must remain calm now. We can start from other angles, such as investigating the connection between Lin Yunfei and Zhao Donglai before and after Huilong Group was seized, to see if we can find any new clues."

Hou Liangping stopped, pondered for a moment, and slowly nodded: "You're right, but... Zhao Donglai was killed, and now there's no way to prove it."

Lu Yike was stunned, and then suggested an idea: "Could we, like China Mobile... investigate Lin Yunfei's phone call records?"

Hou Liangping's eyes lit up, as if he had grasped a lifeline: "Yes, that's a way! Through the call records, we might be able to find a connection between Lin Yunfei and Zhao Donglai's murders. Even if there's only the slightest clue, we can't let it go."

The two acted quickly. Hou Liangping personally contacted the mobile company and requested their assistance in retrieving Lin Yunfei's recent mobile phone call records.

After some effort, the mobile company finally provided a detailed call log. Hou Liangping and Lu Yike sat at their desks, analyzing the time, the other party's number, and the call duration for each record.

However... Lin Yunfei and Zhao Donglai only spoke on the phone two days before the incident. The call lasted 28 seconds.

. . . . .

The following day, Hou Liangping, along with Lu Yike and Lin Huahua, arrived at the Guangming District Government Building in Jingzhou City, outside Lin Yunfei's office.

Liu Can, wearing a white shirt, looked at the "monkey" and sarcastically asked, "Hey, isn't this Director Hou? You're discharged from the hospital?"

"I'm so lucky, I'm not dead."

Liu Can even deliberately pursed his lips, his expression full of sarcasm.

Hou Liangping suppressed his anger and stared intently at Liu Can, saying slowly and deliberately, "Secretary Liu, I'm not here to argue with you today. I'm here to ask Secretary Lin for some information."

Liu Can smiled dismissively, arms crossed: "Understand the situation? Hmph, do you think you can just see Secretary Lin whenever you want? Don't you know your own limitations?"

Hou Liangping frowned, about to explode, when Lu Yike gently tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to calm down. Hou Liangping took a deep breath, trying to keep his tone calm: "Secretary Liu, these two cases are no small matter; they concern the lives and property of many people. We must find out the truth as soon as possible."

Liu Can remained unmoved, rolling his eyes: "The truth? What have you found after investigating for so long? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have some power. This isn't a place where you can run wild."

At this moment, Lin Huahua couldn't help but speak up: "Secretary Liu, please show some respect. We are handling the case according to the law."

Liu Can glanced at Lin Huahua sideways and said disdainfully, "Handling a case according to the law? I think you're just making things up. Do you have any evidence? You're just using these unfounded suspicions to make a fuss about Secretary Lin."

"Did you know that Ding Yizhen betrayed the country? You didn't know. Your Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Procuratorate is a bunch of useless trash." Liu Can was extremely arrogant.

Seeing Liu Can's arrogant demeanor, Hou Liangping could no longer suppress his anger. He slammed his hand on the table and said, "Liu Can, don't try to cause trouble here. We have reason to suspect that Lin Yunfei is involved in these two cases, and we must find him and get to the bottom of this."

Liu Can was startled by Hou Liangping's actions, but quickly regained his arrogant expression: "Fine, then go ahead and sue, and see if anyone will listen to you."

Just as the two sides were at an impasse, the office door suddenly opened, and Lin Yunfei walked out slowly with a blank expression: "What's going on? Why are you making such a racket here?"

. . . . .

Liu Can immediately ran to Lin Yunfei's side and said aggrievedly, "Secretary Lin, they insist on seeing you and say that you are related to the case. It's simply unreasonable."

Lin Yunfei glanced at Hou Liangping, a subtle, complex look flashing in his eyes, before saying calmly, "Director Hou, just say what you need to say."

Hou Liangping stared intently into Lin Yunfei's eyes and said, "Secretary Lin, we retrieved your call records and found that you had a 28-second phone call with Zhao Donglai two days before the incident. I'd like to ask, what did you say on that call?"

Lin Yunfei remained calm and said slowly, "It was just a regular business call to arrange some work-related matters."

Hou Liangping clearly didn't believe this explanation, and he continued to press: "A regular official phone call? What a coincidence that Zhao Donglai was killed just two days later."

"Secretary Lin, don't you think this is a bit suspicious?"

Lin Yunfei smiled slightly, his eyes revealing an undeniable authority: "Director Hou, suspicion requires evidence. You can't draw conclusions based solely on a call record. I, Lin Yunfei, am upright and honest, and I'm not afraid of your investigation."

Hou Liangping gritted his teeth and said, "Secretary Lin, we will continue our investigation. We hope you can cooperate with our work."

Lin Yunfei nodded: "Of course, I have nothing to hide. However, I also hope that you can find out the truth as soon as possible and stop making unfounded speculations that could disrupt normal work order."

After saying that, Lin Yunfei turned around and returned to his seat.

Liu Can gestured, signaling them to leave: "Hurry up and go, don't disturb Secretary Lin's work."

150. Zhong Xiaoai lets loose and betrays Hou Liangping once again.

150. Zhong Xiaoai lets loose and betrays Hou Liangping once again.

Hou Liangping looked at Liu Can, his heart filled with immense anger, his face turning ashen. He felt humiliated.

Hou Liangping roared and threatened, "Lin Yunfei, don't be arrogant. I will find the evidence one day. Let's go, Lu Yike."

Lin Yunfei sat in his chair, looking at Hou Liangping expressionlessly, and said calmly, "Director Hou, haven't you learned your lesson yet?"

“You took my wife away without even asking what happened. Zhong Xiaoai understands the consequences of doing so better than you do.”

Lin Yunfei's face revealed a look of disdain: "Hou Liangping, I've discovered that you are truly, truly naive."

"You think you can be so smug just because you caught a few corrupt officials at the county level in Beijing?"

“If it’s not your wife, it’s Zhong Xiaoai.”

Hou Liangping was trembling with anger. He pointed at Lin Yunfei and shouted, "Lin Yunfei, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have some power. The law is fair, and it will not let any lawbreaker or criminal go unpunished."

Lin Yunfei, however, seemed to have heard something amusing. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a mocking smile: "Director Hou, let's wait and see who will stumble in the end."

After saying that, he waved his hand lightly, indicating to his secretary Liu Can that he no longer needed to pay attention to Hou Liangping.

Hou Liangping gritted his teeth, turned around and left with Lu Yike, secretly vowing to get to the bottom of Lin Yunfei's crimes.

Liu Can walked into the corridor and spat: "Pah! What the hell?"

. . . . .

At the same time, Zhong Xiaoai asked the leaders of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for leave and flew directly to Jingzhou City, 543 provinces, in Handong.

As soon as the plane landed, Zhong Xiaoai called Qi Tongwei and asked him to come out.

"Hey senior, let's have a drink together. Tonight, at the hotel..."

Zhong Xiaoai, pulling her suitcase, said with a resentful look, "Senior, don't refuse. It'll do you good."

She is a woman too, and she also has physiological needs.

Hou Liangping was transferred to Handong and then shot.

Zhong Xiaoai hasn't played poker for a long time.

As the old saying goes, at thirty one is like a wolf, at forty like a tiger, and at fifty one sucks the earth.

Now her lover, Chen Hai, has been sentenced to prison.

Qi Tongwei looked surprised, but when he heard Zhong Xiaoai say this, he said, "Okay, Xiaoai."

Zhong Xiaoai's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on her lips: "It's settled then, senior. We'll be at the Jingzhou Grand Hotel, room 628."

. . . . .

After hanging up the phone, Zhong Xiaoai had a complicated smile on her face. She pulled her suitcase, got into a ride-hailing car with light steps, and headed towards the Jingzhou Hotel.

Along the way, her mind kept replaying her campus life with Qi Tongwei during her university years, and those ambiguous moments that seemed to exist between them became exceptionally clear at this moment.

Meanwhile, Qi Tongwei sat in his office, phone in hand, his eyes somewhat unfocused. He couldn't figure out Zhong Xiaoai's intentions.

After all, Qi Tongwei was wary of Zhong Xiaoai's identity.

Teacher Gao Yuliang once revealed that Zhong Xiaoai's father, Zhong Zhengguo, was originally the secretary of the provincial party committee of Handong Province. He was later promoted and reaped the benefits.

. . .

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath, stood up, straightened his clothes, and then walked out of the office, driving his Toyota Prado to the Jingzhou Hotel.

When Zhong Xiaoai arrived at the hotel room, she put her suitcase aside and sat on the edge of the bed, quietly waiting for Qi Tongwei to arrive. Looking at the room's furnishings, she felt a mix of emotions. She knew her behavior might be inappropriate, but at that moment she just wanted to indulge herself this once.

Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

Zhong Xiaoai stood up, straightened her clothes and hair, and then slowly opened the door. Qi Tongwei stood in the doorway, and the two exchanged a glance, both seeing a peculiar emotion in each other's eyes.

Zhong Xiaoai stepped aside to let Qi Tongwei in, then gently closed the door.

. . . . .

The room was dimly lit, and the atmosphere was slightly ambiguous. Zhong Xiaoai broke the silence first, and said softly, "Senior, it's been so long since we last met. Let's catch up today."

Qi Tongwei nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Zhong Xiaoai for a moment before he asked, "Xiaoai, what is it you wanted to ask me out this time?"

Zhong Xiaoai walked up to Qi Tongwei, took his hand, and said, "Senior, I'm feeling down and just want to talk to someone. Why don't you have a few drinks with me?"

Qi Tongwei hesitated for a moment, but still followed Zhong Xiaoai to the table, where wine and several snacks were already laid out.

Zhong Xiaoai poured two glasses of wine, handed one to Qi Tongwei, and picked up the other for herself, saying, "Come on, senior, let's have a drink first." Qi Tongwei took the glass, clinked it with Zhong Xiaoai's, and drank it all in one gulp.

After a few drinks, Zhong Xiaoai's face flushed slightly. She looked at Qi Tongwei with a hint of tenderness in her eyes and said, "Senior, do you remember when we were in college? You were so popular back then, a real star on campus."

"A drug enforcement hero, shot three times at Lone Eagle Ridge. He was awarded the title of First-Class Combat Hero."

Qi Tongwei gave a wry smile and said, "That's all in the past. I'm not the same person I was back then."

Zhong Xiaoai leaned gently against Qi Tongwei, her voice tender, her soft hand unconsciously reaching down to touch him: "In my heart, you have always been that outstanding senior."

Qi Tongwei's body stiffened slightly. He looked at Zhong Xiaoai and said, "Xiaoai, you're a little different today."

Zhong Xiaoai raised her head, looked into Qi Tongwei's eyes, and said, "Senior, I just want to let myself go this once and get rid of all my worries and constraints."

Qi Tongwei was silent for a moment, then said, "Xiao Ai, you need to think carefully about the consequences."

Zhong Xiaoai smiled and said, "I don't care about the consequences, I just want to be happy now."

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door, as if people were arguing.

Zhong Xiaoai: "Senior, don't worry about it. I've already locked the gate with a chain lock."