Police Chief's Anti-Organized Crime Storm

"Du Juan is not dead. If you tell me what happened the night Gao Lan died, in exchange I can tell you Du Juan's whereabouts and the truth about the case back then."

"You...you're threatening me?" Li Shuwen looked at Lin Ying, his eyes blazing with anger, staring intently at her as if he wanted to tear her apart. However, he was helpless. It has to be said that Lin Ying had found his weakness. That matter had troubled him for ten years, a full ten years!

"Li Wenshu, I'm not threatening you, but helping you. If you continue to be stubborn, you'll only go further astray. You should know very well that you participated in the murder of County Magistrate Gao Lan. Therefore, there is only one path in front of you: cooperate with the police investigation, strive for meritorious service, and strive for leniency. Otherwise, you will only die, and even if you die, you will never know the whereabouts of Du Juan."

Lin Ying's gaze held a sharp, cold glint that sent chills down one's spine; it seemed as if she wanted to dissect Li Shuwen completely. The latter, his face filled with anger and resentment, was utterly helpless. Years ago, he had turned love into hatred, but he had misunderstood his beloved, leading him to accidentally wipe out her entire family, which was why he had fled in disarray.

If he hadn't killed her back then, if she hadn't died, wouldn't all of his years on the run have been a joke, a colossal joke?!

Li Shuwen completely lost his temper. His gaze toward Lin Ying was filled with a morbid ferocity, and his face was terribly gloomy: "I won't betray Brother Long. It doesn't matter if you don't tell me. I'll find out myself."

"You found out yourself? You're overthinking it. Once you're here, you're not leaving until the day of trial. And let me tell you, based on your crimes, whether you confess or not, we have evidence to convict you. Do you think Li Jianmin won't confess? That he won't tell you what happened that night? Hmph, Li Wenshu, don't be naive. Nobody is as stupid as you. Besides, you know very well what Wang Dahu was planning. He wasn't trying to save you; he was trying to kill you to silence you!"

"You're talking nonsense. Don't try to fool me. Brother Long won't send anyone to kill me. He won't. I know very well that no one is worth Brother Long rescuing except me." Li Shuwen was full of confidence. Lin Ying found it somewhat laughable that Li Shuwen was still as naive as he had been back then. This was an extremely dangerous person.

"Li Shuwen, your identity will be found out soon, and your file will be transferred immediately. Even if you don't confess, you're still doomed. Think it over carefully. If you can get a reduced sentence, you might be able to see Du Juan. I can find a way to get her to come here." Lin Ying's words were full of temptation. She knew very well how much Li Shuwen resented what happened back then.

Li Shuwen glared at Lin Ying, his eyes blazing with fury, his breathing rapid, and his expression terrifying. Then, a look of hesitation crossed his eyes. Clearly, Lin Ying's words had stirred something within him.

Lin Ying knew that Li Shuwen was not so simple; his actions and behavior just now were likely all an act. This man was extremely cunning. However, it could also be a genuine reaction, so she didn't delve into it further. As long as she mentioned the name Du Juan, Li Shuwen would definitely take the bait.

Ignoring the other party, Lin Ying walked out of the interrogation room. Xie Zhijun didn't say a word from beginning to end.

"Boss, it's almost time. Shall we go see Ma Guoliang?" Duan Fei walked over quickly.

Lin Ying looked up, checked the time, and nodded slightly: "Let's go, let's meet this Brother Gao Shan." After saying that, Lin Ying quickly walked out of the office and got into the car.

A black SUV slowly emerged from the depths of the mountains and disappeared in the blink of an eye around the bend of the mountain road.

In Liu Yixiong's office at the county bureau, Chen Zhengyang's expression was not good. He could tell that Liu Yixiong was trying to get Cui Tingting's whereabouts out of him. Could it be that they had really found Cui Tingting?

He began to feel uneasy.

"Xiao Chen, I know you're a little unhappy about being transferred from your criminal investigation post. But you have to understand. You're fixated on the 530 case, which has been closed for many years. We can't just overturn the achievements of our colleagues, nor can we assume there's a problem with the case based on a few words from others. That was the 530 tragedy! You're a police officer; you should know the weight of that case."

Chen Zhengyang remained silent. He wasn't stupid; he understood what Liu Yixiong wanted to do—simply tell him to stop dredging up old cases. But how exactly did those victims die? Were they really killed by landslides caused by torrential rain and mudslides? Why was Cui Tingting so fixated on the case? Why, after all these years, was no one willing to mention that tragedy? And why did some people react negatively, even facing exclusion and suppression, whenever he touched upon the case?

If there's nothing wrong with that case, then why be afraid of being investigated? Do you really think he's stupid?

"Director Liu, I understand. Don't worry, I know what to do." He could no longer be the same naive young man he was back then, who wouldn't even know he'd been betrayed.

Liu Yixiong looked at Chen Zhengyang with a hint of suspicion, then a relieved smile: "Little Chen, have you really thought it through?" If Chen Zhengyang is sensible, then things will be much easier. After all, nobody wants to be watched all the time.

"I've thought it through, Director Liu. Do you think I could return to the criminal investigation team? I want to come back and handle cases." Chen Zhengyang deliberately showed an expectant look. He knew that if he really wanted to overturn the case of Cui Ting and the others, he first had to make Liu Yixiong and the others lower their guard.

Liu Yixiong's lips curled into a smile, his eyes filled with amusement; he wasn't so easily fooled.

"Xiao Chen, it's good that you want to come back. I'll definitely discuss it with the leaders in the bureau. However, as you know, Director Lin now holds the reins of the county bureau, so this matter might not be easy to handle!"

Chen Zhengyang was startled. He knew that this matter was not so simple, and the old man definitely had a backup plan waiting for him.

"Director Liu, as long as I can get back to the Criminal Investigation Team, I'll do anything you ask. I'll do whatever you say." Chen Zhengyang's statement startled Liu Yixiong. He looked at Chen Zhengyang seriously, a look of doubt on his face. Why was this kid being so sensible today? It's a bit unusual! In the past, this kid had always been at odds with Lü Dayong and Li Jianmin, and several times he had openly stated that he would overturn the 530 case and investigate it thoroughly. Has he really changed his ways this time? Wasn't it said that Lin Ying had already let him return to the Criminal Investigation Team?

Is he just fooling himself?

Liu Yixiong gave a strange smile, his gaze toward Chen Zhengyang becoming somewhat unfocused.

He couldn't wait any longer.