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

Chapter 28 Hawkish General: Zhong Zhengguo really has a good son-in-law! I have learned a lot!

At this moment, the power core of the entire Handong Province was shocked by a phone call from far away Beijing.

Ji Changming held the phone in his hand. He could clearly see the expressions of everyone present. In an instant, their expressions all changed from gray to a strange, iron-green color.

It’s over.

These two words were the only ones left in Ji Changming's mind.

This time it's really over.

Ji Changming turned off the phone silently.

Handong Provincial People's Procuratorate, Anti-Corruption Bureau Interrogation Room.

The metal door made a heavy "click", isolating everything from the outside world.

Hou Liangping casually threw his cell phone onto the table, his face filled with the excitement of a successful mission, the kind of look a hunter would have after capturing a beast that was more ferocious than he expected, a mixture of pride and boasting.

He turned around and patted Chen Hai's shoulder so hard that Chen Hai staggered.

"Old Chen, did you see that? Done!"

His voice echoed in the small interrogation room with undisguised pride.

"I told you, to deal with these old foxes in Handong, we have to use some drastic measures! That old fox Ji Changming was playing dumb with me at first, but as soon as I mentioned Sha Ruijin, he immediately backed off."

Chen Hai's expression was far less relaxed than his, his brows were twisted into a knot.

He rubbed his numbed shoulders and asked hesitantly, "Liangping, did you...did you really tell Inspector Ji that? Did you tell him to 'tell' Secretary Sha?"

"That's not the case!"

Hou Liangping raised his chin and said matter-of-factly, "How can I calm him down if I don't say that? This is called making a show of force! I want the entire Handong Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government to know that we, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, are here to investigate cases, not just for fun! Anyone who dares to shield me or intercede will have to think twice!"

He spoke passionately, as if he had become the embodiment of justice, holding the imperial sword and about to wipe out the muddy water in Handong.

Chen Hai opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to start.

He always felt that Hou Liangping's actions were too risky, even a little...

Out of line.

That's not just a warning to scare the tiger, it's like throwing a stone directly into the tiger's mouth, it's a provocation.

But looking at Hou Liangping's excited look, any words of advice seemed so inappropriate.

Hou Liangping didn't notice Chen Hai's worry. His attention was completely shifted to the silent "prey" on the interrogation chair.

He walked to the interrogation table with the stride of a winner, supported himself on the table with both hands, leaned forward, and looked down at the middle-aged man who had remained unusually calm from beginning to end.

"Hey, did you hear that?"

Hou Liangping's voice was filled with cat-and-mouse playfulness. "Didn't you specifically ask to see Gao Yuliang? Do you think he can protect you?"

He scoffed and stretched out a finger, almost poking the other person's nose.

"I'm sorry, your little bit of face may work with Secretary Gao, but it won't work with me!"

"I've found you a higher-ranking official. Sha Ruijin, the top official in Handong Province and the provincial party secretary, will be here soon!"

Hou Liangping's tone was deliberately raised, and every word he said was like a heavy hammer hitting the other party's psychological defense line.

"I want to see with my own eyes how long you can hold your tongue when Sha Ruijin sits here and interrogates you!"

He was looking forward to seeing even the slightest bit of panic, fear, or despair on the other person's face.

This is how a corrupt official should react when he hears that his biggest backer has fallen.

However, he was disappointed.

The man in the interrogation chair didn't even lift his eyelids.

He just leaned there quietly, his posture even a little lazy.

The cheap jacket did not make him look shabby, but rather strangely incongruous. A general temporarily changed into a soldier's uniform, but the majesty and bearing that were deeply rooted in his bones were not diminished at all.

The strong light shone on his face, casting a clear outline and illuminating his calm eyes.

Those eyes were terrifyingly deep, seeing through everything and yet taking nothing into consideration.

When he heard Sha Ruijin's name, the corners of his mouth even twitched upwards very slightly.

It wasn't a sneer, nor a mockery, but more of a...

confirm.

Finally, he spoke slowly. His voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard in every corner of the interrogation room. He was stating a fact that had nothing to do with him in a steady manner.

"I'm waiting for Sha Ruijin."

Just six simple words, no emotion, no waves.

The smile on Hou Liangping's face froze.

None of the reactions he expected happened.

There was no collapse, no begging for mercy, not even a wavering.

A nameless anger suddenly rose up.

"you!"

Hou Liangping slammed the table in anger, "You're still being stubborn! Who do you think you are? Huh? You're about to die and you're still pretending to be so high and mighty!"

"Okay! You've got guts!"

He pointed at the man's nose and said through gritted teeth, "Just wait! When Secretary Sha comes, I'll see how you can still pretend!"

After saying that, he paced back and forth in the interrogation room in annoyance, his leather shoes making a "clacking" sound on the floor, breaking the suffocating silence.

Chen Hai stood aside, feeling more and more uneasy.

He is not Hou Liangping, he does not have that kind of confidence and sharpness that comes out of nowhere.

He has worked in the Handong Procuratorate for so many years, and he has seen at least eighty corrupt officials.

Those people, from the department and bureau level to the section clerks, were all sweating profusely and fidgeting after being brought to this room.

Even if a person has a good psychological quality, when he hears that the provincial party secretary is going to interrogate him personally, he will definitely not behave like the person in front of him.

This is so abnormal.

Chen Hai couldn't help but look carefully at the man on the interrogation chair.

The man sat with his back straight and shoulders steady, and even though he was tied to the chair, he had a military attitude.

His eyes seemed calm, but Chen Hai could sense that beneath that calmness, there was an absolute control hidden.

That is not something that can be pretended, but something that is developed from being in a high position and giving orders for a long time, and it is something that is engraved in the bones.

A thought suddenly popped up in Chen Hai's mind, making him shudder.

this person……

Who is he?

He pulled Hou Liangping, who was still angry, and said in a low voice, "Liangping, come here."

"what?"

Hou Liangping shook his hand off angrily.

"Don't you think... there's something wrong with this person?"

Chen Hai's eyes were serious. "He's too calm. Being too calm is abnormal. Should we... verify his identity again?"

"Verify what?!"

Hou Liangping was furious and refused to listen. "Ding Yizhen has already identified him, how could it be fake? He's just mentally strong and holding on! Old Chen, you're just too cautious. How can you be so cautious when handling a case? Wait until Sha Ruijin arrives, and see if he can hold on!"

Hou Liangping walked back to Zhao Yuanchao, as if he wanted to completely overwhelm him with his momentum.

But this time, before he could speak, Zhao Yuanchao raised his eyelids, looked him straight in the eye for the first time, and asked calmly, "Is your father-in-law Zhong Zhengguo?"

This question made Hou Liangping stunned again.

"Yes, my father-in-law is Zhong Zhengguo, and I am the Director of the Investigation Department of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Hou Liangping!"

He subconsciously straightened his chest and reported his official position to give himself more confidence.

Zhao Yuanchao nodded, said nothing more, and closed his eyes again. With just a casual question, he got all the information he wanted.

The interrogation room fell into dead silence again.

Only the clock on the wall is ticking.

As they walked, every step struck Hou Liangping and Chen Hai's hearts.

"Zhong Zhengguo really found a good son-in-law! I've learned a lot!"

The air solidified.

Chapter 29 Hou Liangping, the Ghost Who Doesn’t Know How to Die

Zhao Yuanchao's light words accurately pierced Hou Liangping's hard shell built of self-confidence and power.

That was not a question, nor was it a plea for mercy, but a condescending judgment.

Threat!

A naked threat!

Hou Liangping's face instantly turned purple, and blood rushed to his head.

You ungrateful animal!

"Okay, very good!"

Hou Liangping squeezed out a few words from between his teeth and laughed in anger.

He turned around abruptly and pushed away Chen Hai, who was standing next to him with a worried look on his face.

"get out!"

He pointed at the door and ordered in a hoarse voice, "I'll give him some good food myself to see how tough his bones are!"