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Chapter 1697: Caught a Big Fish (First Update, Please Subscribe)
Sunshine, beach, coconut trees...

All this, which we have been accustomed to for a long time, seems so charming.

Lin Caihan stood on the beach. The fine sand under his feet was soft and warm, as if gently massaging the soles of his feet.

The breeze blew across his face, carrying the taste of salty sea water.

The gentle sea breeze brings waves of family laughter.

His eyes never left his wife and children. His wife smiled so brightly, as if she had never experienced the torture of illness.

Her laughter and the children's playful voices intertwined, like a warm song, echoing in his ears. The sun shone on her face, reflecting her rosy cheeks, which was the color of health, and was the picture he had always dreamed of.

He walked over to his wife and gently held her hand. Her hand was warm and soft, and he could even feel the vitality of life coming from her palm.

"How do you feel today?" Lin Caihan asked softly, his eyes full of concern.

The wife turned her head and looked at her husband with a smile:

"It's great. It's never been better. The sunshine, the sea breeze, and you and the children around me, I feel like I'm living again."

Lin Caihan's heart trembled slightly, but he tried to make his smile look natural.

"That's good. Seeing you so happy makes me feel that everything is worth it."

His wife leaned lightly on his shoulder, her eyes cast towards the sea horizon in the distance.

"Caihan, you know what? Sometimes I think that if it weren't for you, I would have given up. You've always been by my side and given me so much strength."

Lin Caihan's throat felt a little tight, so he took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady.

"Don't talk about this. You are healthy now and we are together as a family. This is what is most important."

The wife nodded, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.

"Yes, it's better for us to be together as a family than anything else. The children are having a great time today. Look at them, their smiles are so bright."

Lin Caihan followed her gaze and saw children chasing and playing on the beach, their laughter clear and sweet. A warm current surged in his heart, but at the same time it was mixed with a hint of bitterness.

All of this has a price. Maybe you won’t have to pay the price now, but one day you will definitely have to pay the price for all of this.

"Caihan, what's wrong with you?"

His wife seemed to notice something was wrong with him and looked up at him.

Lin Caihan forced a smile and said:
"Nothing, I just feel a little tired. I've been busy at work lately."

His wife patted the back of his hand gently and said:

"Don't work too hard. Your health is important. The children and I need you."

Lin Caihan nodded, but his heart became heavier. He knew that he might leave them soon, or for a long time. But he didn't want to make his wife worry, so he pretended to be relaxed and said:

"Don't worry, I will take good care of myself. You are the most important to me."

His wife smiled and leaned back on his shoulder.

"Let's go traveling again after some time. Like before, take the children to a quiet place and relax."

Lin Caihan felt a pang of sadness in his heart, but he still nodded and said:
"Okay, we'll go after we're done with this."

The two of them sat quietly on the beach, enjoying the tranquility of the moment. The sea breeze blew gently, bringing with it a salty and humid smell. Everything showed the beauty and impermanence of life.

"A talented man," the wife said suddenly in a low voice.
"Thank you for always being by my side."

Lin Caihan's eyes were a little moist, but he suppressed his emotions and gently kissed her forehead.

"Don't say that, we are a family and we will always be."

His wife did not say anything else, but just held his hand tightly. Lin Caihan knew that this was exactly what he wanted.

As his wife walked towards the children, a smile appeared on Lin Caihan's face, thinking about his wife's health and his children's happiness.

Isn't this exactly what he has always dreamed of?

Just then, two people came over. Their attire was out of tune with the surrounding environment because they were wearing formal clothes. Who would wear such clothes on the beach?
The moment he saw them, Lin Caihan's heart sank, but he was not surprised. He had expected this day to come.

But it came so fast that it was beyond his imagination.

"Mr. Lin, we are from the Civil Servant Crime Investigation Bureau. Now please cooperate with our investigation."

The lead investigator produced his credentials, his tone calm but unquestionable.

"I know why you're here."

Lin Caihan took a deep breath and nodded. He glanced at his wife and children, and a wave of sadness welled up in his heart. He knew that he was about to leave them, and for a long time.

Everything happened so fast, fortunately my wife has recovered now.

"I will cooperate with your investigation,"

He whispered:
"But please give me some time to say goodbye to my wife and children."

The investigators looked at each other and finally nodded. They had already understood the situation before coming.

Lin Caihan turned to his wife and tried to make his expression look calm.

"I have something to take care of, so I might be gone for a while. You and the kids can play first, don't worry."

The wife was a little confused, but nodded, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

"Caihan, what happened? Where are you going?"

Lin Caihan hugged her gently and whispered:

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as possible. You and the children live well and wait for me."

His wife held his hand tightly, her eyes full of worry. "Caihan, you must be careful and come back soon."

Lin Caihan nodded, suppressed his reluctance, and turned to walk towards the investigator.

In the car, Lin Caihan remained silent. He knew that the next investigation would reveal everything. But he was ready. He didn't want to escape or hide anything anymore.

When he arrived at the investigation bureau, Lin Caihan was very cooperative. He answered all the investigators' questions truthfully, from his wife's illness to the black market organ trade, to the process of him applying for a visa for the other party. He did not try to defend himself or shirk responsibility.

"I know my actions have violated the law, and I am willing to pay the price for my actions. But... I must save my wife."

After listening to his confession, the investigators had mixed feelings. They obviously felt sympathy for his experience, but no one could be exempted from the law.

"Lin Caihan, we understand your situation, but your act of accepting bribes has violated the law. Considering your cooperation with the investigation, we will plead with the judge, but the final result will still be handled according to the law."

An investigator said.

Lin Caihan nodded silently. He knew that he would face legal sanctions, but he did not regret it. For the sake of his wife's life, he was willing to bear all the consequences.

However, when he thought of his wife and children, his heart was still filled with reluctance.

Although he was reluctant, he also understood that people always have to pay the price for their actions.

At the same time, in another interrogation room, the atmosphere was solemn and depressing. Zhu Hongjie, the owner of the Crown Football Club, sat on a chair with his hands crossed on his chest, looking calm. His lawyer sat aside, staring at the investigator opposite him with a hint of impatience in his tone.

"My client has made it clear that he has no questions to answer."

The lawyer said coldly,
"If there is no solid evidence, you only have the right to detain him for 48 hours. When the time is up, we will leave immediately."

The investigator frowned, opened the folder in his hand, and asked again:
"Mr. Zhu, regarding Pele's work visa, we hope you can answer truthfully. During the period when your club processed this visa, were there any illegal transactions?"

Zhu Hongjie still said nothing. He just raised his eyelids slightly, glanced at the investigator coldly, and then lowered his head, as if he didn't care about it at all.

Seeing this, the lawyer immediately added:

"My client has the right to remain silent. If you don't have evidence, please don't waste each other's time."

The investigator took a deep breath and was about to continue to apply pressure when the door of the interrogation room was suddenly pushed open. Another investigator walked in with a document in his hand, walked straight to the table, and placed the document on the table.

"Mr. Zhu, you can choose to remain silent. This is your right,"

The new investigator spoke calmly, but with a sneer of contempt on his face:
"But Lin Caihan from the Immigration Bureau has confessed everything. He explained in detail the transaction between you, including how you applied for Bailey's work visa through him, and the exchange of interests between you."

Zhu Hongjie's expression changed slightly, but he soon regained his composure. He raised his head, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, but he still didn't speak.

The investigator continued:
"We will invite all the people involved in this case to come over for 'coffee'. Even without your confession, we have enough evidence to bring you to court. If you choose to cooperate now, you may be able to buy yourself some opportunities.

Otherwise, you'll just have to spend the rest of your life in jail."

The other party's words were very vulgar, but Zhu Hongjie frowned slightly, obviously these words hit his soft spot.

He knew exactly what he had done and didn't want to spend the rest of his life in jail.

After weighing the pros and cons in his heart, he lowered his head and whispered a few words to the lawyer. The lawyer nodded, then turned to the investigator and softened his tone.

"My client is willing to cooperate with your investigation and provide very valuable clues."

The lawyer said,

"But he hopes to be able to become a prosecution witness in exchange for immunity."

The investigator nodded and smiled with satisfaction.

"If Mr. Zhu is willing to cooperate and the information he provides is indeed valuable, we will consider his request."

Zhu Hongjie finally spoke, his voice low and calm:
"I can tell you something. Maybe it has nothing to do with this matter, but it involves big people, real big people, so I need you to protect my safety."

The real big shot?

The investigators looked at each other and nodded.

"We'll keep you safe. Now, please get started."

Zhu Hongjie took a deep breath and said slowly:
"Pele's work visa was indeed handled by Lin Caihan, but this is just a small matter. It can be said that it is not worth mentioning.

You all know this very well, and of course I will definitely pay a price, and I know this, but I have more important clues to give you.

What I need to say next is that there is a big man involved. I can testify against him, but it requires more than just immunity.
Because compared to his status, immunity is a joke.

You must keep my family and me safe.

After all, he is a big shot who can enter and leave the official residence."

The investigator's expression turned serious, and he looked at him and asked:
"Who is this big shot?"

Zhu Hongjie was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered a name.

The atmosphere in the interrogation room froze instantly, and the faces of the investigators became solemn. Obviously, the weight of this name was far beyond their expectations.

"I need a waiver signed by the judge. After I get it, I will confess some of the transactions between me and him one by one."

"We will deal with this matter immediately."

The investigator said,
"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Zhu. We will arrange for you to serve as a prosecution witness as soon as possible."

Zhu Hongjie nodded, with a look of relief, but more of mixed emotions.

After Zhu Hongjie left, the investigator looked at his colleague who had a serious expression on his face and asked:

"Brother Shan, what should we do now?"

"Now……"

Brother Shan took a deep puff of his cigarette and said:
"Let's go to Chang'an. This time we are going to take down a big shot."

(End of this chapter)