Shen Qingxin never imagined that Bai Zhe had no idea about the so-called important evidence before meeting him, and it was entirely him who betrayed him.
After explaining everything, he realized from Bai Zhe's smile that he had been fooled.
"Bai Zhe, you are very cunning, I fell into your hands, I admit it!"
Shen Qingxin stared at his bloodshot eyes and gritted his teeth at Bai Zhe.
Bai Zhe smiled lightly and said, "You should thank me. I gave you the chance to admit your mistake. Isn't it?"
Shen Qingxin closed his eyes and nodded miserably: "Okay, I hope you can laugh to the end."
Bai Zhe raised his eyebrows: "Of course, I also hope that you can reform well in prison and try to get out as soon as possible."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out of the interrogation room gracefully.
Shen Qingxin was taken away by the prison guards and handed over to the guards to be taken into a small cell.
In the small room, there are many talented people, and there are twelve people living in one bunk.
At ten o'clock in the evening, the iron door opened and two little red riding hoods greeted Shen Qingxin. The others had already gone to bed. When they saw Shen Qingxin come in wearing a white shirt and trousers, they knew it was a job crime.
The prison boss lay on the bed and asked, "Why did you come in?"
From a deputy governor to a prisoner, it seemed like only a few hours. Even now, Shen Qingxin has not adjusted his mentality. He is still arrogant and looks down on these people.
"You are a prisoner of labor reform, what qualifications do you have to ask me?!"
She didn't want to worry about it, she just wanted to find a place to have a good sleep. However, when she saw the black padded quilt, Shen Qingxin frowned and picked the cleanest and most spacious place, put on his slippers and got ready to go to bed.
He was so sleepy that he didn't sleep all day and night.
His move shocked everyone. They didn't expect to meet such a master today.
With a wink from the cell leader, the two assistant guards took advantage of him not paying attention and kicked him to the ground. They covered his head with a quilt. A group of people swarmed up and kicked and punched the quilt.
Shen Qingxin wanted to struggle, but he was pinned to the ground and even shouting had no effect.
After being beaten, everyone poured cold water on his quilt. Shen Qingxin lay on the wet quilt and cried heartbrokenly.
Only then did he realize that the glorious first half of his life was far away from him, and what awaited him would be decades of prison life.
…
"Although Shen Qingxin has handed over all the evidence, in my opinion, the battle has just begun. Bai Zhe, we still have a long way to go."
After hanging up the call with Yuan Fuchun, Guo Dakang sighed.
Bai Zhe pursed his lips and nodded: "Yes, the other party's social relations are very complex, and there are many people involved in the case. It may be difficult to bring all these people to justice."
Guo Dakang nodded heavily: "Yes, but this time the central government's anti-corruption efforts are very strong. No matter how complicated the situation is, we must persist to the end."
Bai Zhe said thoughtfully: "Although he has grasped the clues about Li Simin, he did it very covertly. Even his financial dealings with Shen Qingxin were not flawless. It was more about the promotion and support of these people, which did not constitute enough for him. The chain of evidence is hard to shake."
Guo Dakang nodded: "Yes, if it cannot pose a threat to Li Simin, it will make handling the case more difficult. This is indeed very difficult."
Bai Zhe nodded silently, thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Secretary Guo, do you remember that Shen Qingxin's confession mentioned the former Executive Vice Governor Guo Zhentao?"
"My uncle?"
Guo Dakang was very surprised why Bai Zhe suddenly mentioned this name that he didn't want to mention.
Bai Zhe breathed out and looked out the window. After a long moment, he turned back to Guo Dakang and said solemnly: "I am thinking that it is true that the massacre of the Tang family was planned by Guo Zhentao, but there is still a very important part that cannot be ignored. Without Li Simin's participation, Guo Zhentao would never be forced into desperation and take such a big risk alone, and there must be important opinions from Li Simin."
"And on the night of his escape, he must have had a phone call with Li Simin, who arranged the escape route for him. Otherwise, he would not have been able to successfully evade the search with the dragnet he laid out."
Guo Dakang nodded: "Your analysis makes sense. This is very possible."
"However, if Guo Zhentao cannot be caught, everything can only be guessed."
Bai Zhe stared at Guo Dakang silently, and their eyes collided involuntarily.
Guo Dakang was stunned for a moment, then exhaled and said: "I can express my position to you now about Guo Zhentao. Although he is my uncle, I promise the party that my position will not be affected by personal affairs. So what do you have? Whatever you say, you can trust me completely."
"Okay." Bai Zhe breathed a sigh of relief, and his plan to avoid Guo Dakang was wiped out.
"Secretary Guo, I hope to go to the United States in person and arrest Guo Zhentao and bring him to justice."
Guo Dakang looked at Bai Zhe in surprise.
"What? Are you going to the United States?"
Bai Zhe nodded and said, "Yes, Guo Zhentao escaped from under my nose. I must shoulder this responsibility and cannot let him go unpunished again."
"However, you currently serve as the secretary of the Party Working Committee of the Development Zone. If you go abroad for official duties, you will be subject to many constraints and it will not be suitable for handling cases."
Bai Zhe said sincerely: "This is what I want to say. Currently, the United States has very strict entry and exit policies for our country. I need to use my business identity to infiltrate there, so I want you to do me a favor."
At this point, Bai Zhe stopped and looked at Guo Dakang.
"What's the business? Tell me."
"Give me a party suspension check."
"You have to think carefully..."
Guo Dakang was stunned and looked at Bai Zhe in disbelief.
In order to handle a case that had nothing to do with his duties, he did not hesitate to discredit his resume.
Even the secretary of the provincial party committee may not be able to achieve this spirit of sacrifice.
Bai Zhe took a breath and said: "I think clearly, now it is equivalent to breaking up with Li Simin. Even if I continue to stay in the position of Secretary of the Party Working Committee, he will never let me go easily. It is better to take the initiative to accept Punish him and give him an illusion to let him relax his vigilance. Maybe before Guo Zhentao’s evidence is obtained, he will have new evidence.”
Guo Dakang showed a struggling look on his face: "But have you ever thought about it, there is more chaos in the United States than at home, and it will be more unsafe for you to go there. What's more, the suspension inspection will be announced within the party, which will damage your reputation. It’s huge.”
"I know this, but I'm not allowed to worry too much now, otherwise this will be a dead end."
Looking at Bai Zhe, Guo Dakang felt a sense of admiration in his heart.
He placed his hand heavily on Bai Zhe's shoulder and sighed: "Okay, I respect your decision, and I promise you that when you return from abroad, whether Guo Zhentao is arrested or not, I will report it to the province." The committee proposes to promote you as an exception."
Bai Zhe waved his hand quickly: "No, I'm not doing this to get promoted, it's all to complete the mission as soon as possible."
Guo Dakang shook his head and said firmly: "I know this, but I must give you back what should belong to you."
Bai Zhe could only acquiesce to Guo Dakang's persistence.
When you become the secretary of the Party Working Committee, the struggle is already so fierce. It is conceivable that when you get to a higher level, it may be even more cruel than what you see now.
However, Bai Zhe admits that he has never been afraid of any challenge. Anyone who dares to raise the butcher's knife above his head will become his own stepping stone.
Even a being as powerful as Li Simin can't do it!
Guo Dakang said worriedly: "As the secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the help I can give you is very limited. When you arrive in the United States, your personal safety must be the top priority. Don't take risks."
Bai Zhe smiled faintly: "No, don't worry."
"Who are you going with?"
Bai Zhe looked forward and said, "I need to discuss this matter with Tang Yiran, chairman of Tang Group, and she will arrange it for me."
Guo Dakang nodded: "Okay, then I'll be relieved."
The Tang Group at least has business dealings in the United States, and its strength cannot be underestimated.
With her protection, I believe everything will be safe.
…
When I got home, it was already late at night.
But the lights are still on at home.
Qi Chao, Li Ke, Tang Yiran... everyone is here, waiting for Bai Zhe's safe return.
The moment he saw his family, Bai Zhe suddenly felt a sense of relief.
With so many people caring about you, what else is there to be afraid of?
After hugging and comforting them one by one, everyone relaxed and dispersed one after another.
Qin Shuya was sent to bed by Bai Zhe to rest. After she fell asleep peacefully, she quietly left the room.
He knew that someone was still awake, so he left the door open for him, waiting for him.
Opening the door, the lights in the room were dim. When he walked into the bedroom, Bai Zhe saw that only one bedside lamp was on.
"You finally came."
Under the light, Tang Yiran was wearing a long skirt and sitting on the bedside, smiling at Bai Zhe.
"Have you been waiting for me?"
Bai Zhe approached, hugged Tang Yiran's shoulders, and then hugged her into his arms.
Tang Yiran sighed softly, rested her chin on Bai Zhe's shoulder, closed her eyes and felt Bai Zhe's embrace affectionately.
It was a long-lost comfort, very warm, and felt very comfortable.
"You know, I rented this room only because of you."
Bai Zhe stood up and looked at Tang Yiran's pretty face and smiled: "Don't say that, why do I feel like I'm being taken care of?"
Tang Yiran punched Bai Zhe's chest angrily and said, "You feel wronged by being taken care of by me. Don't forget, this is your house, and I still have to look at her elegant face."
Bai Zhe chuckled, touched Tang Yiran's face and said, "Fool, we support each other, is that okay?"
Tang Yiran pursed her lips: "That's pretty much it."
The two hugged each other again.
Looking at the night outside the window, I felt a little lost for a moment.
"Bai Zhe, if you say you love someone, would you really give up yourself for him?"
Bai Zhe was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "I think so. At least I love my people, so I am willing to die."
Tang Yiran laughed and scolded: "Hey, I can't do without your people. In your eyes, I am so unattractive. I am not as good as those miserable farmers?"
Bai Zhe smiled and hugged her delicate body tightly: "Yes, how can you not be attractive? I'm here."
The two people stared at each other affectionately, and their lips touched each other unconsciously. Their gentleness gradually turned into trying to absorb each other.
