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"How did your meeting with Cao Chuang go yesterday?"

Secretary Wang smiled and said, "Boss, the meeting went well."

"Cao Chuang has already promised us that he will take full responsibility for everything."

Zhao Lidong's face lit up with joy, but he also clicked his tongue in apparent annoyance: "Xiao Wang, I have to criticize you for this."

"Your understanding is lacking. What do you mean by saying Cao Chuang should take all the blame?"

"This clearly shows that Cao Chuang has turned over a new leaf under your tutelage and decided to confess and receive leniency!"

Secretary Wang was taken aback for a moment, then quickly put on a smile: "Yes, yes, the leader is right, I was wrong."

Zhao Lidong then revealed a satisfied smile, picked up his phone, and dialed a number.

As the mayor of Jinghai City, Zhao Lidong already wielded considerable power and influence.

At this moment, Zhao Lidong's face still showed a rare hint of flattery as he cautiously said, "Boss, it's me."

"Old Zhao from Jinghai City."

"Yes, yes, I know what you mean. It's difficult to delay the interrogation of Cao Chuang. This matter cannot be delayed for too long."

"But don't worry, I've already taken care of it overnight."

"I guarantee Cao Chuang won't say anything. Besides, Cao Chuang doesn't know about my relationship with you... Yes, don't worry, boss."

The person on the other end said a few more things before hanging up.

Zhao Lidong put down the phone, a hint of displeasure on his face.

Secretary Wang, who was standing nearby, stepped forward with great insight and massaged Zhao Lidong's shoulders, saying with a smile, "Boss, once we get through this hurdle, we won't have so many opportunities to ask for favors from others."

"Besides... don't we also have something on him?"

Zhao Lidong's expression softened, and he slowly nodded: "Yes."

"You absolutely must keep that voice recorder safe. The contents inside aren't just about me..."

As he spoke, Zhao Lidong's thoughts were churning.

The voice recorder was made by Huang Cuicui.

This street performer, even though she was already dead, was still the trigger for Xu Jiang's death!

Fortunately, my connections stopped the recording pen.

It contains all the recordings of my conversations with Xu Jiang at sea, as well as...

Others also attending the gathering at sea!

Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Investigation Team Departs! [Please give flowers! Please add to your favorites!]

Jinghai City.

Gao Qilin sat on the sofa at home, with the latest news playing on the plasma TV screen.

Chen Shuting used a toothpick to pick up a piece of melon and put it in her mouth: "Honey, wasn't Cao Chuang arrested? Why hasn't it been exposed yet?"

Gao Qilin smiled faintly: "How could it be that fast?"

“Cao Chuang is a veteran criminal investigator in the Municipal Public Security Bureau. If this gets out, the Municipal Public Security Bureau will lose face, and it will also negatively damage the image of criminal investigators. At least we should wait until the dust settles and the case is closed before we can report it.”

Chengcheng, standing to the side, glanced at her sideways and said, "You don't even know that?"

Chen Shuting rolled her eyes: "Chengcheng, are you deliberately trying to make me angry?"

"I'm only letting you stay here because of the child. Do you believe I can make you leave?"

Chengcheng chuckled, then hugged Gao Qilin's arm tightly: "Then I'll buy a house next door and see if Qilin comes back to your place or mine!"

Gao Qilin raised his hand and gave each of them a light tap on the head, saying with a wry smile, "Alright, you're all grown up now, what are you doing?"

Chen Shuting and Chengcheng then gave up.

But soon, Chen Shuting spoke again: "Qilin, I have something to tell you about Huang Ziqi."

Gao Qilin's eyes flickered slightly: "Huang Ziqi? What happened to him?"

Chen Shuting smiled helplessly: "Ziqi is usually picked up by her nanny, not her parents."

“Some ignorant children in the kindergarten are bullying Ziqi. The day before yesterday, Xiaoyue and Ziqi even got into a fight with someone else.”

Gao Qilin quickly replied, "There's no problem with this fight."

Chengcheng couldn't help but chuckle, while Chen Shuting gave Gao Qilin a reproachful look.

"Nonsense, what are little girls doing fighting?"

"Never mind, it's not important. I just wanted to let you know."

Gao Qilin nodded: "It's good that Xiaoyue can get along well with Old Huang's son now."

"However, Xiaoyue is still a child. Let her play freely and not let adult matters involve her."

Chen Shuting gave Gao Qilin a reproachful look: "How could I not know what you're saying? I understand everything."

"Chengcheng, can you hear me?"

Chengcheng snorted, snatched the toothpick from Chen Shuting's hand, and fed it to Gao Qilin: "You understand but I don't? From childhood to adulthood, in what way have I been inferior to you?"

"Right, Qilin?"

A helpless smile immediately appeared on Gao Qilin's face.

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at the same time.

Jinghai Municipal Bureau.

Meng Dehai sat in the interrogation room, with An Changlin, the current acting deputy director, beside him.

An Changlin and Meng Dehai were in the same situation; they were temporarily left in their current positions because of the emergency in Jinghai City.

The two are long-time partners.

He was also an old acquaintance of Cao Chuang.

At this moment, although the official approval for interrogating Meng Dehai had been issued, both An Changlin and Meng Dehai showed a hint of reluctance on their faces.

But no matter how reluctant I am.

At this moment, Meng Dehai finally spoke up: "Cao Chuang, explain your problem."

"What exactly is going on between you and Zhao Lidong?"

Cao Chuang didn't speak, but lowered his head and his eyes flickered a few times before he gritted his teeth and said, "There's nothing wrong between me and Zhao Lidong."

As Cao Chuang finished speaking.

Meng Dehai and An Changlin immediately showed puzzled expressions.

Meng Dehai asked in confusion, "Cao Chuang, what do you mean by this?"

Cao Chuang took a deep breath: "Zhao Lidong and I... really have no relationship."

“It’s all my own fault. I was first tempted by Xu Jiang’s huge sum of money, and then I colluded with Xu Jiang to betray the undercover agent An Xin.”

"Later, I was afraid that Xu Jiang would reveal what happened between us after he went to prison, so I killed him."

The words fell.

Meng Dehai slammed his hand on the table, a look of anger appearing on his face.

"Cao Chuang! Do you think Lao An and I are idiots?"

"You made it perfectly clear the day Xu Jiang died, so what does this attitude mean now?"

"Do you deserve the police uniform you've worn? Do you deserve the people? Do you deserve your apprentice An Xin?"

As he spoke, Meng Dehai's face showed a pained expression: "Old Cao..."

"You were transferred from the police station back then. We joined the municipal bureau around the same time. How did you end up like this?"

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Cao Chuang gave a wry smile.

Yes, how did he fall to such a low point?

At first, he just wanted to be a good policeman.

Later, he also thought that since he had already committed a crime, he might as well confess to Zhao Lidong's crimes.

But outside... he still has his wife and children.

Thinking this, Cao Chuang still raised his head and gave Meng Dehai a meaningful look.

"Director Meng."

"One wrong step leads to a series of wrong steps..."

"I have wronged everyone in my life."

"You must tell An Xin, whatever you do, she must not follow in my footsteps..."

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