In name only: The land of Handong, I shall rule its fate.

The second episode of "Clean Handong" has premiered as scheduled.

This time, only Sha Ruijin, Tian Guofu, Fang Denggao, Pan Lin and Zuo Tao remain as special guests, but the host Tong Li remains the same, as do the provincial departments, the provincial party committee, provincial representatives and provincial associations.

The survivors from the previous episode, Min Zhong, Qian Laizhi, and Feng Guangshan, returned to the stage. Even though the three tried to muster their energy at the signal, the audience, both online and offline, could still tell that they were not in good spirits.

As expected, the opening act was a thunderous blow:

Tong Li released the scene of the gunfight at the Dark Night Club, detailing the numerous crimes and past life of the gang leader Si Tianyu, thus revealing the shocking secret of how Qian Laizhi, the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of Jiangdong City, pressured, bribed, and instructed key positions in the four major systems of public security, procuratorate, court, and justice to illegally bring out a death row inmate.

Other violations of rules and regulations by the Jiangdong Municipal Political and Legal Committee, such as accepting bribes and altering judicial judgments, are too numerous to list.

The ruler, originally meant to uphold the dignity of the law, has now become a tool for corrupt officials to amass wealth, which is outrageous.

Executive Vice Mayor Min Zhong was no less egregious; his illegal land approvals and protection of businesses led to his removal from office by the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection.

The only lucky one, Feng Guangshan, felt a chill in his heart but also a sense of relief as he looked at the four completely empty seats on his left. He had gone to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection a couple of days ago, and... well, the Donghu Chemical Plant incident really had nothing to do with him, which was how he escaped.

Before the end, Tong Li still criticized his dereliction of duty, but it was already a great blessing that he survived and didn't go to jail.

The airing of the two episodes of "Clean Handong" truly shocked viewers across the internet. The scale of the cases and the decisiveness of the handling were unprecedented and set a precedent in history, causing panic and unease to spread rapidly among the general public.

However, under the guidance of Pan Lin and the provincial publicity department, the main topic quickly shifted to Handong Province's determination to "crack down on organized crime and eliminate evil forces".

The anti-corruption and anti-organized crime campaign in Handong is a true fight against both "flies" and "tigers," determined to create an open, transparent, and clean social environment for the people of Handong.

The initial unease slowly transformed into a sense of peace.

Meanwhile, in Jiangdong City, the epicenter of public opinion, a special guest arrived.

The young girl stood awkwardly at the Municipal Bureau with her backpack on, and Lü Liang and the lawyer who had come with her gave her an encouraging look.

"Han Hall!"

After exchanging greetings with Han Shiwei, Lü Liang said, "This is Bern. With the approval of the provincial department, he has applied to meet with the criminal suspect Si Tianyu as a family member, accompanied by his defense lawyer."

Lü Liang had already assisted in completing the internal special approval process in advance, and now it was just a formality. After all, the situation in Jiangdong City was special, and Si Tianyu, who should have been detained in a detention center, was still being held in the city bureau.

"Can!"

Han Shiwei took the application form, which had been approved by the provincial department, and led his men directly to the interrogation room.

"Don't be nervous. When you meet your brother, take your time to talk and chat. Talk about everyday things."

Lü Liang whispered instructions to Bern, while giving a wink to the lawyer sent by the legal aid center.

The lawyer felt a chill run down his spine, but he nodded nonetheless.

Such a dubious and well-documented pro bono defense is something that, apart from a few newcomers who want to make a name for themselves, no one wants to touch.

After all, ordinary people don't care whether you are assigned this job voluntarily or not. If you speak up for bad people, you are one of the bad elements. But Si Tianyu's case is of great importance. The newcomers couldn't handle it, so he was the unlucky one who was assigned here.

"Do not exceed thirty minutes."

Han Shiwei glanced at his watch and reminded the defense lawyer.

"Thanks!"

Bernie nodded nervously and hurriedly ran into the waiting room, with the lawyer quickly following.

Is it necessary?

Han Shiwei crossed his arms, signaling for the provincial criminal police to come in and accompany him, but he was speaking to Lü Liang.

"Director Han, who ever complains about having too many backup plans?"

Lü Liang laughed and said, "After all, investigating overseas accounts is not like investigating domestic ones. If that person is really powerful, it's hard to say how long it will take. It's better to defeat them from the start."

"Perhaps Si Tianyu can proactively reveal the decisive clues."

"Just an ordinary young girl."

Hearing the crying in the waiting room, Han Shiwei felt annoyed without even turning around to look through the one-way glass. "I'm afraid it won't work out and will leave you with a lifelong psychological trauma. You'll have to take responsibility."

"Isn't it me?"

Lü Liang waved his hand repeatedly, "The young lady asked to come. Perhaps she just wants to see her brother one last time. Perhaps there will be a surprise. Why not make the trip?"

In order to imprison Si Tianyu.

The waiting room has been modified, with a crash-proof iron fence separating the two spaces. The already small space feels even smaller, and apart from a wire bed for sleeping, it's difficult to even turn around.

Si Tianyu looked dejected, no longer the carefree person he once was. The spatial constraints were one thing, but the fear in his heart was the real torment. His shallow sleep was repeatedly interrupted by nightmares.

Ever since Wang Junlai met him, what he feared most was not being sent to court for trial, but that his ruthless grandfather would send someone to kill him to silence him in order to protect himself.

Old Deng really has that ability; he knows better than anyone how the former secretary of the municipal discipline inspection commission died.

I think about it day and night.

Even though no one came to interrogate him anymore, his fear deepened. He became restless at the slightest disturbance.

"elder brother!"

Bern's soft call, mixed with sobs, startled Si Tianyu, who was lying on the bed with her knees drawn up, awakening her with a shudder.

A fear that seeps into your very bones!

"En'er!"

Si Tianyu finally escaped from the nightmare, crawling frantically on all fours. The metal bed creaked under her weight. She clung tightly to the iron bars, but then, as if remembering something, she covered her face with her hands in terror and screamed, "I'm not your brother! Your brother is dead! He died three years ago! Get out! Get out!"

"elder brother!"

Bernie was pushed back into her chair by the detectives and lawyer, tears streaming down her face. "Why didn't you come back to see me and Mom and Dad all these years? They miss you so much!"

Ah!

Just this one sentence.

Si Tianyu, however, seemed to have gone mad, flailing his arms and legs, wildly punching the air, and laughing softly like a wild beast out of control. "Two old, filthy, decrepit people don't deserve to be my parents! They don't! And you're not my sister!"

"I don't have such poor and lowly blood. Do you know who my biological parents are? Do you know who my grandfather is? Hahahaha!"

Si Tianyu's eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at Bern, as if he wanted to devour him. "You still want to persuade me to confess? Dream on! I won't die! I couldn't die three years ago, and I still can now!"

"I'm his only grandson, hahaha!"

"you!"

"Get out!"

"Go back to that poor, dilapidated, filthy house, where it rots and stinks, and I won't say a word to you."

"elder brother!"

Bernie stopped crying, stubbornly looking at her brother who was now unrecognizable, and took out a tattered doll, a razor, and a bottle of skincare products that had long since been used up and whose bottle was oxidized from her backpack...