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

"Director Zhao, don't waste your energy. I don't trust you. I only trust Hou Liangping, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau!"

I won't tell anyone but him!

Faced with this result, Zhao Donglai could only call Li Dakang to ask for his opinion.

"Hey, Secretary Dakang!"

"Speak, Donglai."

Li Dakang sounded clearly busy, so Zhao Donglai didn't dare delay and directly explained his purpose.

“Secretary Dakang, our municipal bureau has arrested Cai Chenggong, the owner of Dafeng Factory. However, Cai Chenggong refuses to answer our questions and even requests to see Comrade Hou Liangping, the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, saying that he will not talk to anyone except Comrade Hou Liangping.”

After a pause, Li Dakang gave a direct instruction: "Here's what you do, call the director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and have him come over."

"Yes, Secretary Dakang!"

After ending the call, Zhao Donglai immediately called Hou Liangping.

"Hello, is this Director Hou?"

Hou Liangping had been waiting for news for the past few days, and he never expected that Zhao Donglai would actually call.

"It's me, Director Zhao!"

"Director Hou, our municipal bureau has already apprehended Cai Chenggong, but he says he won't talk to anyone except you and refuses to answer any questions. Secretary Dakang wants you to come to the municipal bureau so he can personally inquire about the results."

Zhao Donglai also specifically mentioned Li Dakang, just to tell you Hou Liangping that it was Secretary Dakang who allowed you to meet Cai Chenggong, and you should remember Secretary Dakang's kindness.

Unfortunately, Hou Liangping was an ingrate at heart.

They didn't take it to heart at all.

"Alright, alright, Director Zhao, wait for me, half an hour, no, twenty minutes! I'll bring people over right away!"

After hanging up the phone, Hou Liangping called Chen Hai and they went straight to the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau.

Fifteen minutes later, the car stopped in front of the Municipal Bureau.

Hou Liangping and Chen Hai quickly got out of the car and headed straight for the interrogation room.

Upon arriving at the interrogation room, Chen Hai intended to greet Zhao Donglai first, but Hou Liangping spoke first.

"Director Zhao, where is Cai Chenggong?"

Zhao Donglai was taken aback, mainly because he hadn't expected Hou Liangping to be so impatient. He glanced at Chen Hai, and seeing Chen Hai nod, Zhao Donglai pointed to the interrogation room next door.

Without saying a word, Hou Liangping headed towards the interrogation room.

"Chen Hai, your Director Hou is very dedicated to his work."

Chen Hai smiled and shook his head.

That's just his personality.

The two chatted casually for a while.

And what about Hou Liangping?

Upon meeting Cai Chenggong, Hou Liangping went straight to the point.

"Baozi, I'm here. Just say what you want to say."

Cai Chenggong was very excited.

However, after cautiously looking around, she whispered in Hou Liangping's ear, "Monkey, save me! I've been wronged! It's Li Dakang's wife, Ouyang Qing. If she hadn't taken my money and refused to do my job, I wouldn't be in this situation!"

Suddenly, Hou Liangping's eyes lit up – there was a big fish!

Chapter 68 Chen Hai: Sold Out and Still Counting the Money for the Seller

"Ouyang Qing?"

Hou Liangping muttered to himself.

Seeing this, Cai Chenggong seemed to see a glimmer of hope and continued, "It's her, the vice president of Jingzhou City Bank."

She took my money but didn't do anything. If she hadn't cut off my loans, I wouldn't be in this situation.

"Baozi, where's the evidence?"

Hou Liangping stared at Cai Chenggong, who wisely revealed the bank card number he had used to bribe Ouyang Qing.

Okay, I understand.

"Tell me everything you know about the share pledge involving Dafeng Factory and Shanshui Group."

Hou Liangping originally thought that it would be easy to find out the secret by asking Cai Chenggong, given his relationship with him.

But Cai Chenggong pretended not to hear him.

He just kept his head down and didn't say anything...

"Speak up!"

Hou Liangping also noticed Cai Chenggong's lack of cooperation and raised his voice slightly, but Cai Chenggong was unwilling to give any explanation on this topic.

Outside the interrogation room, Zhao Donglai, who was catching up with Chen Hai, heard the commotion inside and abandoned his conversation. The two of them went into the interrogation room and saw Cai Chenggong, who was silent with his head down, and Hou Liangping, who was seething with anger.

"Cai Chenggong, you said you would only confess if Director Hou came to question you in person. Now that Director Hou is here, how long are you planning to keep this a secret!"

Don't blame me for not warning you, the patience of the Jingzhou Public Security Bureau is limited.

If you don't want to suffer, you'd better explain yourself now!

Zhao Donglai is now a semi-threat. Although the probability of being subjected to severe torture has decreased these days, it doesn't mean it won't happen; it just exists in a different form.

Unfortunately, Cai Chenggong had already decided not to say a word, so what could he do even if Zhao Donglai threatened him?

After giving Cai Chenggong a deep look, Hou Liangping gave him his final, earnest instructions.

“Cai Chenggong, whether you tell or not, the truth is there. If you take the initiative to explain clearly, you may be able to get lenient treatment. If you deny it to the death, it will only harm you in the end.”

Think about it yourself…

After saying that, Hou Liangping left the interrogation room.

On the way back to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hou Liangping suddenly spoke.

"Hai Zi, do you know Ouyang Qing?"

Chen Hai, who was driving, paused upon hearing this.

"Ouyang Qing?"

"That's right, the vice president of Jingzhou City Bank!"

"Yes, I know. Ouyang Qing is the wife of Li Dakang, the Party Secretary of Jingzhou City. Those of us who work in anti-corruption have basically learned about her."

Chen Hai initially thought Hou Liangping was just asking casually, but little did he know that Hou Liangping already had a plan in mind.

"Cai Chenggong just told me about a situation."

Hou Liangping spoke calmly, without revealing any joy or sorrow.

"what's the situation?"

"Li Dakang's wife, Ouyang Qing, is suspected of accepting bribes!"

boom!

Hou Liangping's words stunned Chen Hai instantly. This news was no less significant than knowing that a bureau-level official had accepted bribes.

"Monkey, are you saying that Ouyang Qing, the wife of Li Dakang, the Standing Committee member of the Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee, accepted bribes?"

"That's right! Cai Chenggong said it himself!"

Ouyang Qing accepted his money but failed to approve the loan, leading to Cai Chenggong's eventual financial crisis and inability to repay the money to Shanshui Group, forcing him to pledge his shares.

Chen Hai exhaled a heavy breath.

“Monkey, this matter is a bit difficult. Although Ouyang Qing is only a deputy division-level cadre, she is, after all, a family member of a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, as Secretary Kang is. According to regulations, we need to report to Chief Prosecutor Ji first, and only after Chief Prosecutor Ji reports to the Provincial Party Committee can we conduct an investigation.”

"Hai Zi, are you stupid?"

Reports were relayed up the chain of command, and Ouyang Qing had already gotten wind of it and disposed of the evidence of his bribery.

Besides, we don't arrest people.

"It's just an investigation and evidence gathering. If you don't tell me, and I don't tell me, Lao Ji won't know."

Chen Hai fell silent after listening to Hou Liangping's seemingly reasonable words. Could it really work to go against the rules like this?

Seeing Chen Hai's dilemma, Hou Liangping continued, "Hai Zi, think about it. If we report it first, will Secretary Li Dakang be able to let us find the evidence?"

He's a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee; a single word from him and all the evidence could be disposed of. Or are you trying to condone crime?

That last sentence really got to Chen Hai's nerves, causing him to suppress the caution that was ingrained in his bones.

"Okay, I'll do as you say!"

“That’s right, this is the upright and incorruptible Chen Hai I know! You go ahead and conduct a secret investigation to gather evidence.”

I'll take care of things with Lao Ji for now. You don't need to worry about the work at the bureau, I'll handle it.

We're brothers, I'll make sure you can investigate without any worries!

"it is good!"

Chen Hai replied with a smile, little did he know that he had been sold out by Hou Liangping and was even helping him count the money.

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Hou Liangping's anger at Cai Chenggong's lack of cooperation subsided somewhat.

Regardless of whether Chen Hai has found any evidence, he can control all the work within the bureau.

If they find evidence and report it themselves, they can get credit. If the higher-ups find out that they don't report, they will be investigated for violating regulations. Hou Liangping can then change his story and say that it was Chen Hai's idea.

Anyway, Chen Hai didn't record the conversation or have any evidence, so Hou Liangping isn't afraid of the outcome!

Back at the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hou Liangping acted as if nothing had happened and didn't tell anyone the news.

The investigation into Ouyang Qing was also conducted secretly by Chen Hai.

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Jinghai City.