Hou Liangping arrested a hawkish general, and his father-in-law panicked

His words were flawless, demonstrating that he had made proper arrangements as the secretary of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee and showing the style of Jingzhou in a subtle way.

However, Qi Tongwei, who was at the end of the team, suddenly had his eyelids twitching when he heard the words "Shanshui Manor". His expression, which had just recovered a little, instantly became ugly again.

Chapter 21 Chen Qingquan, who studies foreign languages

Damn it, Li Dakang!

Did you get kicked in the head by a donkey?

Qi Tongwei cursed in his heart.

What's the difference between mentioning Shanshui Manor at this time and lighting a cigarette next to a powder keg?

What is that place?

That was Qi Tongwei's paradise, his and Gao Xiaoqin's cozy nest, and the unspoken den of money-losing in the Jingzhou officialdom.

Doesn’t Chen Qingquan, Vice President of Jingzhou Municipal People’s Court, go there every night to “learn foreign languages”?

This matter has long become a joke in the circle.

Mentioning Shanshui Manor in front of this military evildoer who came out of nowhere, isn't that just handing the handle to him?

What if Zhou Shoujing casually asked, "What is Shanshui Manor for?", how would Li Dakang answer?

How can I clear myself of this?

In an instant, a layer of cold sweat broke out on Qi Tongwei's back. He could even feel Gao Yuliang's complex and incomprehensible gaze towards Li Dakang's back. It probably contained both contempt for Li Dakang's political acumen and indifference of watching a good show.

Just as Qi Tongwei was frightened, Zhou Shoujing, who was walking in front, stopped without warning.

The entire team froze in an instant.

Zhou Shoujing turned around slowly. He didn't look at anyone else. His sharp eyes stared straight at Li Dakang, who was smiling.

He said nothing, just looked at her. There was no anger or questioning in his eyes, only a bottomless calm.

But it is this calmness that makes people feel more uneasy than any rage of thunder.

The smile on Li Dakang's face froze for a moment, but he was Li Dakang after all. He had been in the officialdom for many years, and his skin had long been so thick that it was invulnerable to swords and guns.

He just slightly restrained his smile and put on a humble attitude of listening attentively.

The air froze for a few seconds.

"I came to Handong,"

Zhou Shoujing finally spoke, his voice calm, but he accurately saw through Li Dakang's thoughts, "This isn't just a sightseeing trip."

In one sentence, crisp and clear, it was like a silent slap in Li Dakang's face.

The corridor was dead silent.

Sha Ruijin's eyes twitched imperceptibly, but he said nothing.

There was a subtle curve at the corner of Gao Yuliang's mouth, showing both sarcasm and appreciation of a good show.

Qi Tongwei's heart was in his throat. He was really afraid that Zhou Shoujing would ask the question about Shanshui Manor next.

However, Li Dakang's reaction exceeded everyone's expectations.

There was no trace of embarrassment on his face. Instead, he showed an expression of sudden enlightenment and sincere conviction.

He slapped his thigh with a loud, reverent sound.

"Oh! Look at my brain! Chief of Staff Zhou, your criticism is correct!"

He took half a step forward, lowered his posture, and spoke in a more earnest tone. The person who had just suggested traveling was not him at all.

"Who are you, Chief of Staff Zhou? You're the Chief of Staff of the 20th Army, and you're here to solve the big problems for Handong! I'm too ignorant, too shallow!"

He first made a straightforward self-criticism, taking all the responsibility on himself and putting on a very humble attitude.

Then, he changed the subject and a brighter smile appeared on his face, a smile full of "deep understanding" of Zhou Shoujing.

"What I said just now was actually wrong! My original intention was that the Armed Forces Department was a place that was absolutely quiet and safe! Separated from the messy Shanshui Manor, it would perfectly demonstrate your noble character of being incorruptible and untainted by the dust!"

As soon as these words came out, even the curve of Gao Yuliang's mouth froze.

This Li Dakang is truly a talent!

He could actually turn a failed flattery into a more clever and covert praise in an instant without changing his expression.

Not only did he clear himself, he also stepped on Shanshui Manor and took the initiative to draw a clear line between them. He, Li Dakang, was the person in Handong who hated corrupt entertainment venues the most.

This is not over yet.

Li Dakang looked at Zhou Shoujing with sincere eyes.

"Besides, Chief of Staff Zhou is impartial and righteous! Your residence at the Armed Forces Headquarters is a role model in itself! Our local armed police officers and soldiers, as well as local cadres, can all feel your righteous spirit every day when they look at your residence! This is a silent spur and a huge boost to the cadre team building of our entire Jingzhou!"

The words were spoken passionately and righteously.

Such a small matter as arranging accommodation has been forcibly elevated to the level of ideological construction, team building and anti-corruption and integrity promotion.

Qi Tongwei was stunned as he listened from behind. His contempt for Li Dakang was instantly replaced by an absurd admiration.

What the fuck...

What is the face made of?

The corner of the city wall?

Zhou Shoujing's face, which had been as cold as an iceberg for thousands of years, finally showed a slight softening.

He looked at Li Dakang for three full seconds, his eyes as if he was studying some rare species.

In the end, he just let out an almost inaudible "hmm" through his nose, then turned around and continued walking forward.

Although still indifferent, the oppressive chill seemed to have dissipated a little.

Li Dakang let out a long sigh and wiped his forehead calmly.

He knew that this hurdle was passed.

Not only did he resolve the embarrassment, he also successfully created a "dedicated to the public, occasionally dumb" character in front of Zhou Shoujing.

The image of a practical person.

Gao Yuliang looked at Li Dakang's back, his eyes becoming more and more serious.

He was increasingly wary of his former student, now his rival, because of his ability to survive and adapt in officialdom.

Sha Ruijin didn't say a word from beginning to end. He just walked quietly. Everything happening before his eyes had nothing to do with him.

But those deep eyes clearly recorded every expression and every word of Li Dakang and stored them in his huge and sophisticated political database.

The shadows of each of the people in front are cast on the huge chess pieces on the Handong power chessboard.

Sha Ruijin's calmness, Gao Yuliang's restraint, Li Dakang's sharpness, and Zhou Shoujing's military aura that keeps people at a distance, are intertwined into an invisible web.

As for Ji Changming, he was at most a pawn crossing the river, with no choice.

He could only follow from a distance, maintaining the humble and safe distance that a subordinate should have.

This distance allowed him to show respect in seeing them off while avoiding being caught up in any sparks that might arise between the giants in front of him.

Ji Changming frowned and took out his cell phone very quietly.

The three words that lit up on the screen made his temples throb.

Hou Liangping.

This name, now, meant trouble to him.

He subconsciously wanted to hang up, but his mind told him that this young man who was parachuted in from Beijing could do anything relying on his status in the Anti-Corruption Bureau and Zhong Xiaoai's family background.

If he doesn't answer, God knows what bigger trouble he will cause.

Ji Changming quietly took a few steps back, hid behind a thick pillar, and used his body to block any possible sight.

He swiped his thumb across the screen and put the phone to his ear.

"What? Didn't I tell you not to call me?"

Chapter 22 Hou Liangping interrogates Zhao Yuanchao

There was no politeness in his tone, which was filled with anger and warning at being forcibly interrupted.

On the other end of the phone, Hou Liangping's voice was extremely excited, with an eagerness to seek credit and reward and unquestionable confidence, completely ignoring Ji Changming's anger.

"Quarterly inspection! Quarterly inspection! There's a major breakthrough! I'm telling you, a huge breakthrough!"

Ji Changming held the phone in his hand and felt his blood pressure rising steadily.

"Tell the important point!"

He squeezed out three words through his teeth.

"That's the suspect Chen Hai and I caught! He finally let go!"

Hou Liangping's voice rose an octave, and in the background, he could still hear Chen Hai's faint voice urging him to speak more quietly. "He said he can confess! But he has a condition!"

When Ji Changming heard the word "conditions", his heart skipped a beat and an ominous premonition instantly enveloped him.

Those who raise conditions at the critical moment of interrogation are either trying to play tricks or have a powerful background.

"What conditions?"

he asked in a deep voice.

Hou Liangping paused on the other end, as if he was organizing his words to make the request sound more reasonable and to highlight the importance of his case.

"He said that to interrogate him, we need someone of sufficient weight present! He named them! He said you, Inspector Ji, Director Qi Tongwei of the Provincial Public Security Department, and Secretary Li Dakang of the Jingzhou Municipal Party Committee must all interrogate him together! He said that as long as the three of you are there, he guarantees to tell you everything he knows!"

There was a bang.

Ji Changming felt like a bomb had exploded in his head, making a buzzing sound and his vision becoming dizzy.

He almost leaned against the pillar to prevent his body from shaking.

Who?

Did he hear it correctly?