In name only: I will break the chess game in Handong

Upon hearing this, Liu Xinjian felt a vague unease, but thinking of the kindness the Zhao family had shown him, he made up his mind.

"Godfather, don't worry, I won't say a word. Besides, I'm already fifty-one, I've had my fill of enjoying life."

"Oh! Xinjian, our family has wronged you..."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Lichun walked into the courtyard of the siheyuan (traditional courtyard house). Looking at the old tree with peach blossoms in full bloom, the sense of desolation in his heart grew stronger. If the Zhong family really investigated the Handong Oil and Gas Group thoroughly, his son Zhao Ruilong would probably be in grave danger.

Just as Zhao Lichun was feeling sentimental, Zhao Xiaohui, from Jingzhou Shanshui Group, demonstrated a level of decisiveness far beyond what Zhao Ruilong could match.

Although the Zhong family blocked any possibility of leaving the country, Zhao Xiaohui still managed to use her own connections to send all the staff associated with Zhao Ruilong to Hong Kong overnight by bus.

At the same time, Gao Xiaoqin was put in charge of keeping an eye on these people, and the Shanshui Group suddenly became an empty shell.

Zhao Xiaohui could sense the approaching storm.

The Zhao family has done everything they should and could do.

On Thursday morning, the investigation team entered Handong Oil and Gas Group, and by the afternoon they had analyzed most of the data on Handong Oil and Gas Group's embezzlement of state-owned assets, and at the same time arrested Liu Xinjian.

In the interrogation room, Liu Xinjian remained silent, unwilling to reveal a single word. In just a few days, the Zhao family had already been besieged on all sides, while the old Zhong family still possessed considerable resources.

However, just when things seemed hopeless, a new path opened up. The energy and finance companies had initially planned to wait and see what the Zhao family would do, but the Zhao family went on a full-scale defensive stance, which was unacceptable!

In one night, the group compiled a list of the Zhong family's weaknesses, which were then exposed by Yun Haifeng.

Hou Liangping was already waiting at the barbecue restaurant outside Hou Liangping's residential area when Yun Haifeng arrived.

"Director Yun, you've arrived! Please have a seat!"

Yun Haifeng nodded and then sat down.

"Liangping, you've done a great job lately, but there's something I need you to do. It's up to you to see if you have the courage. My old boss said that if you can get this done, you'll be 'one of us' from now on!"

Hou Liangping was immediately tempted. These days, after separating from Zhong Xiaoai, he not only ate well but also felt incredibly free without any constraints. He didn't want to lose this kind of life.

"Director Yun, just say the word, and I'll definitely do it!"

Yun Haifeng smiled and then took a USB flash drive out of his pocket.

Have you heard of Liangping from Zhongfu Group?

The smile on Hou Liangping's face vanished completely at the mere mention of that name.

"Cloud Hall, what's up there..."

"Just tell me if you know or not."

"Sigh! I know a little!"

Hou Liangping first sighed, then slowly explained: "Zhongfu Group is a sub-provincial level enterprise. The chairman is Lin Manjiang. I have met this Lin Manjiang before. He visited Zhong Zhengguo at the Zhong family during the Spring Festival two years ago. I don't know the specifics of what they talked about."

However, Zhong Xiaoai had said at the time that Lin Manjiang was a protégé and former subordinate of the Zhong family, and therefore very crucial to them.

Chapter 212 Son-in-law's Backstabbing, Three Ways to Eat a Fish

Yun Haifeng nodded.

"This Lin Manjiang is indeed Zhong Zhengguo's old subordinate, and to put it bluntly, Zhongfu Group is the Zhong family's money bag."

It's the same as how Handong Oil and Gas Group treats the Zhao family.

This USB drive contains evidence of some violations of discipline and law by Zhongfu Group, though not all of it.

The above means you should make contact with Zhao Ruilong's second sister, Zhao Xiaohui, and get the Zhao family to help you take down the Zhongfu Group.

"Cloud Hall, this task is quite challenging!"

“It is indeed a challenge. If you succeed, the position of chief prosecutor of Jingzhou Procuratorate will be yours.”

Is this really true?

"I never lie, especially since this was a promise made by my former boss."

With a thud, Hou Liangping's initial reluctance to take on the task was instantly ignited.

"Yunting, I'll give it a try!"

"Hahaha, good!"

After chatting for a few more minutes, Yun Haifeng left, while Hou Liangping brought the USB drive back that very night and opened it to check its contents.

Zhongfu Group's Jingzhou branch suffered severe losses of state-owned assets, with 500 million yuan of shantytown renovation funds being embezzled.

This content is practically the lifeblood of Zhongfu Group!

If you want to find evidence, you just need to find the evidence based on the answer; it's much easier.

At three in the morning, Hou Liangping was still awake.

Friday morning at nine o'clock.

Hou Liangping arrived at the procuratorate with the documents he had spent the night compiling, and went to Ji Changming's office.

Quarterly inspection!

This time, Hou Liangping was no longer as unconventional as before; instead, he respectfully knocked on the door first.

"Come in!"

After receiving approval, Hou Liangping entered the office.

"Ryoping, please sit down."

Hou Liangping nodded, sat down in the chair, and then handed the compiled documents from his pocket to Ji Changming.

"Inspector Ji, I received an anonymous tip a few days ago, accusing Zhongfu Group's Jingzhou branch of embezzling state-owned assets and embezzling funds for shantytown renovation. They even sent me some evidence, which I've been compiling for several days. I'm bringing it here for you to see, Inspector Ji."

Ji Changming was taken aback, then took the document and began to read it.

"Liangping, you've changed a lot lately. You seem much more mature since your divorce from Xiao Ai."

While watching, Ji Changming didn't forget to bring up this matter.

Hou Liangping smiled brightly.

“Ji Jian, people change. I used to rely on Xiao Ai’s family to cause trouble everywhere. Now I can only rely on myself. I know that it’s better to keep a low profile.”

"Hmm, you've certainly grown in your understanding of the Doctrine of the Mean."

As they talked, Ji Changming frowned more and more. What kind of nonsense was this, embezzling 500 million yuan of shantytown renovation funds?

There is also an estimated loss of billions of yuan in state-owned assets.

This is a big case!

"Liangping, are you really going to investigate?"

Ji Changming's inquiry was well-intentioned. After all, Zhongfu Group is a state-owned enterprise at the sub-provincial level, and the people involved behind it are definitely not simple. He didn't want to be retaliated against before finding out the results.

"I'm not afraid of quarterly inspections!"

Besides, I was investigating the Jingzhou branch of Zhongfu Group, which is only at the level of a department-level unit. There's absolutely no problem investigating it.

"Um... how about this, I'll report this matter to Secretary Chen and hear his opinion."

"Okay, quarterly inspector, go ahead and ask."

Nodding, Ji Changming picked up the red phone on the table and dialed.

"This is Ji Changming. Connect me to Secretary Chen of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission!"

The call was connected in no time.

"Hey Comrade Changming, what's up?"

"Secretary Chen, there is indeed something I need to report to you, it's like this..."

After listening to Ji Changming's report, Chen Luo became clearly interested. He knew about Zhongfu Group; wasn't it the Zhong family's money bag? Hou Liangping actually wanted to investigate Zhongfu Group?

"Yes, Comrade Changming, I understand about this matter. After all, the Jingzhou Zhongfu Group branch is not a sub-provincial level unit, so I agree to your request to investigate thoroughly."

By the way, is Comrade Hou Liangping next to you?

Ji Changming was taken aback, then nodded and said, "Secretary Chen, Hou Liangping is right next to me."

"Okay, give him the phone. I need to give him a few words of advice."

Ji Changming did as instructed and handed the phone to Hou Liangping.

"Hello, Secretary Chen!"

Hou Liangping was very respectful, while Chen Luo said calmly, "Comrade Hou Liangping, your Anti-Corruption Bureau has the courage to investigate the subsidiaries under Zhongfu Group, which is commendable. I give your Anti-Corruption Bureau a thumbs up for that."

However, since we've started this investigation, we can't give up halfway. You don't need to worry about who's protecting Zhongfu Group's Jingzhou branch. As long as you're conducting the investigation in accordance with the law and regulations, no one can stop you. Report the evidence you find, and I'll help you solve any difficulties you encounter!

However, you must remember to investigate thoroughly. No matter who is involved, no matter who tries to persuade you to go easy on them, you must ignore them, understand?

Behind you are the procuratorate, me, and the provincial party committee. Evil will not prevail over good, and the law will show no mercy. We will resolutely investigate this matter to the end!

"Understood! Please rest assured, Secretary Chen and the Provincial Party Committee, our Anti-Corruption Bureau will investigate this matter thoroughly!"

"Okay, I believe in you!"

After hanging up the phone, Hou Liangping was energized, as if he'd been injected with adrenaline. Had he really gotten support from above?

Ji Changming, who was standing to the side, heard everything clearly. He keenly sensed that something was definitely unusual behind this. However, since Secretary Chen had said he would investigate to the end, he decided not to remind him. If the sky were to fall, someone taller would hold it up.

Having obtained the investigation permit, Hou Liangping led dozens of staff members from the Anti-Corruption Bureau straight to the Jingzhou branch of Zhongfu Group, giving them no chance to react. Following the pre-planned evidence collection, they obtained the necessary information in just two hours.

The speed was astonishing.

That afternoon, the person in charge of Zhongfu Group's Jingzhou branch was taken away for investigation.

The head office couldn't possibly be unaware that the branch office had been raided. Lin Manjiang was furious. How dare someone raid Zhongfu Group's branch office without saying a word?

After finding out it was Hou Liangping, Lin Manjiang was dumbfounded. Wasn't this his old leader's son-in-law?

What, you're putting the greater good before family?

However, considering that Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping seemed to have divorced, Lin Manjiang could only suppress his anger and report the matter to Zhong Zhengguo. Upon hearing the news, Zhong Zhengguo was furious. The betrayal from his former son-in-law was too disgusting.

Not only did the Zhong family receive this news, but Zhao Lichun also noticed it. He had originally wanted to investigate the Zhongfu Group, but unfortunately, he had too little time to prepare and the evidence collection was too slow.

Just when you're about to fall asleep, Hou Liangping happens to be there for you; he really did Zhao Lichun a big favor.

As evening fell, Hou Liangping was still interrogating the head of Zhongfu Group's Jingzhou branch. As soon as he left the interrogation room after the interrogation, he found several missed phone calls.